1904

4 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] ICEBERG LETTUCE

Lettuce. One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill. Sow in hot bed in March and in open ground as early as it can be worked, thinly in drills one foot apart. For a succession sow every three weeks during the season. The soil should be rich and mellow. Thin out plants as they grow. ICEBERG.-The large curly leaves that cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. The center is thoroughly blanched. Whether in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, the quality is simply perfect. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON.-Nearly double the size of the ordinary Curled Simpson. Stands the summer well without becoming tough or turning to seed quickly. Is by far the most popular variety for greenhouse forcing, making large, handsome heads in a very short time. Gardeners are always pleased with our seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. GRAND RAPIDS.-A forcing variety of superior quality and beautiful appearance, strong grower, free from rot, and keeps crisp and tender without wilting when exposed for sale, longer than any other forcing lettuce. It is also a desirable variety for sowing in open ground. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.20. NEW CONTINUITY.-In this grand new variety we have one of the most desirable sorts now on the market. The outside leaves are a very dark brown color tinged with purple, while the inside of the head is fine creamy white, tender, crisp and well-flavored. It is especially recommended for holding on through the hot dry weather. We most highly recommend it and believe that it will please everyone. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

RELISH.-It is one of those rich, buttery flavored sorts which after one becomes accustomed to, they always prefer to the crisp leaved varieties. It is the blanched, yellow center of the head that is eaten with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. A desirable sort for family use and market gardeners, either for forcing or growing in the open ground. Early and hardy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c. EARLY CURLED SIMPSON.-An improved variety with large, loose heads; excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER.-A variety with round, solid heads. Outside the heads are of medium green. Are of good size, compact, very hard and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.20.

DENVER MARKET.- An early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c. IMPROVED HANSON.- For general use no variety can surpass our improved, carefully selected strain of Hanson Lettuce. Resists summer heat exceptionally well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb 30c, lb. $1.00. PRIZEHEAD.- Very tender leaves. Heads large and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c. MIXED VARIETIES.- Seed of about 20 early, medium and late sorts mixed together, thus giving lettuce for the table during the entire season and giving an opportunity to examine all the leading varieties with but little expense. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Musk Melon. One ounce will plant about 80 hills; two pounds to the acre. The soil best adapted to the culture of melons is a warm, rich, sandy loam. Plant in hills five or six feet apart each way, ten or twelve seeds in a hill. When they begin to vine thin out leaving only four of the most thrifty. ROCKY FORD.-This new variety is in great demand by the high class hotels and restaurants. The flesh is thick, of a light green color and a fine juicy, luscious flavor. It is very early and the melons are of just the right size for table use, slightly oval in shape. It is wonderfully productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c lb. $1.00. OSAGE GEM.-Outside like Netted Gem, inside like Osage; it pleases the eye on sight and confirms that impression by its color and exquisite flavor when cut. This new hybrid of Osage and Netted Gem much resembles Paul Rose in size and inside salmon flesh, but in outside skin and netting it is exactly like the Oval Netted Gem with the best style of netting. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c. WINTER PINEAPPLE or SANTA CLAUS.-This is distinct from any other variety. The skin, instead of being netted, is deeply corrugated, and when ripe of a rich yellow intermingled with green. The flesh is light green, unusually spicy, melting and delicious, having a rich, aromatic pineapple flavor. As it does not ripen on the vines, it should be picked before hard frost and kept in a cool, dry cellar, where it will keep for months; a few days before wanted for use it should be placed in a warm room to ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. EMERALD GEM.-The finest in flavor of all varieties of musk melon. It is also the earliest to ripen; rather small and flattened at both ends. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. GRAND RAPIDS.-The main characteristic is its extreme earliness. The flesh is pure yellow clear to the rind. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. CHAMPION MARKET.-A superb variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. PRINCESS or PERFECTION.-The flesh is of a rich salmon color and they ripen early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25. IMPROVED GREEN NUTMEG.-A greatly improved strain of the old Green Nutmeg. Of fair size, flesh light green and very rich in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. NETTED GEM.-An excellent small melon and very popular. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c. IMPROVED EARLY HACKENSACK.-Large size, rich flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20. OSAGE.-One of the best melons on the market for family use. The skin is thin, of dark green color and slightly netted. The flesh is salmon color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. MIXED MUSK MELONS.-All of the above and a few other kinds, the seed mixed together. Will produce melons throughout the entire melon season. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20.

Citron Melon. Very nice for preserving and they are largely used for this purpose. APPLE PIE.-Best flavored of all. The melons keep fresh all winter, so that they can be used at any time. Pkt. 10c. COLORADO PRESERVING.-Pkt. 5c, oz. 15, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. RED SEEDED CITRON.-Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

[image] ROCKY FORD MUSK MELON.

Water Melon. One ounce is required for forty hills; three pounds will plant an acre. A light, sandy soil with good exposure to the sun is the best for water melons. It should be prepared deep and receive shallow cultivation. Plant in hills eight to ten feet apart each way. Plant eight to ten seeds in a hill, and when danger of insects is past, leave three strong plants. IMPROVED TRIUMPH-(The largest of all melons.)-Mr. Girardeau, the originator of several of the finest melons on the market, has brought out this grand new sort and to prove his claim of largest size, he offered prizes aggregating $210.00 and the first prize was won with a melon weighing 149 3/4 lbs. It is solid, of dark green color, matures fairly early and is of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. PEERLESS or ICE CREAM.- White seeded. Of unquestionable quality; very early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.75. BLUE GEM or ICEBERG.-Is of dark, bluish green color, bright red flesh and black seeds. Grows to large size and is a good shipper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. PHINNEY'S EARLY. - Medium size and quite productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. GYPSY or GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE.-A superior or early market variety; large, oblong, the skin green, mottled and striped. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. DIXIE.-It is early, has a remarkably thin, tough rind, and will keep and ship well. The flesh is bright scarlet and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c. MONTE CRISTO.- (Kleckley's Sweets.) The skin is dark green, faintly striped, flesh bright red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.20. KOLB'S GEM.-The color is a dark green with lighter narrow stripes. Very thin and tough rind; flesh bright red and of good flavor. Our seed is choice. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20, lb. 50c. McIVER'S WONDERFUL SUGAR.-It is a large melon, averaging 35 lbs. each. They are long, rind thin and tough, flesh a delicate red, tender and juicy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. SWEETHEART.-Early, large, handsome, heavy, good shipper, long keeper, bright color and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. DUKE JONES.-It has been grown to immense size and even the largest specimens hold their good flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1 20. COLE'S EARLY. - Decidedly the finest early variety for the private garden, but is too brittle for long shipments. It is very early and will mature further north than most other sorts. Of medium size, very productive, continuing to bear throughout the season. Flesh of bright red color of granulated, sparkling appearance. In flavor it is lusciously sweet and refreshing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. MIXED.- 25 varieties of the finest water melons, the largest, earliest, sweetest; grown separately and carefully mixed by us. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

[image] COLE'S EARLY.

KILL THE BUGS BY USING THE INSECTICIDES AND SPRAYERS. SEE PAGE 38.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 5

Onions. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow one acre. The soil for onions should be a rich loam thoroughly enriched with well rotted manure and pulverized before sowing the seed. It should be as free from weeds and grass as possible. As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills 14 inches apart, covering one-half inch. MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER. - This is without doubt the largest, handsomest, finest flavored, and in every way the best variety of yellow onion in the world. It is admittedly the largest of all varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.50; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $5.00. COPPER KING or MAMMOTH POMPEII.-Have been grown to the enormous weight of 5 pounds and 6 ounces. Copper color, flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. MAMMOTH SILVER KING -This giant sort is the largest of all white onions. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. GIANT VESUVIUS. - This grand new mammoth variety is a foreign sort. Globe-shaped, red, grows to an immense size and has pleased all who have tried it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. MAMMOTH WHITE PRIZE WINNER.-One enthusiastic grower says: "I raised a White Prizewinner measuring 17 inches in circumference and weighing over 4 pounds, which astonished my neighbers and took first prize at county fair. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. The "Five Giants." One packet each of above for only 25c.

[image] WHITE PORTUGAL RED GLOBE YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD WHITE GLOBE NEW CROP AMERICAN ONION SEED

AUSTRALIAN BROWN.-A new, medium sized, wonderfully hard and solid variety. Color is a peculiar clear amber brown. In keeping qualities it exceeds any other variety that we know of. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $3.40.

YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.-Round or globe-shaped variety of large size, very firm and best of keepers; has yielded 1,000 bushels per acre, and one of our customers states that his crop averaged over 800 bushels per acre for nine years. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 90c, 4 lbs. not prepaid, $3.00. EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.-This is the very earliest onion in cultivation. They are of pure paper white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and 1/4 of an inch in thickness. For table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

LARGE RED WEATHERSFIELD.- The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender sorts are not profitable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $3.50. WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVER SKIN.-Matures early, mild flavor, medium size. Best variety to grow sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $1.75; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $6.50. LARGE WHITE GLOBE.-This is comparatively a good keeper and undoubtedly the best white sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $8.00. EXTRA EARLY RED.-Matures very early. It is recommended particularly for the north and northwest. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.20; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $4.00. SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.-Grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $4.25.

$10.00 PRIZE. We offer a prize of $10.00 for the largest onion grown this year from seed purchased direct from us.

Parsnips. IMPROVED TABLE GUERNSEY.-A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. A very heavy cropper; the roots are smooth, with a deep, hollow crown and a small top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.

IOWA CHALLENGE.- An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. The good qualities of the Extra Early are the most nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines 18 inches. Pkt 6c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. *PREMIUM GEM.-Height 1 foot; early and prolific. Pods long and of dark green color. A popular sort for family use. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00. *AMERICAN WONDER.- The most popular extra early variety for family garden, growing about 10 inches high, and produces a profusion of well-filled pods packed with finest peas. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.20, pk. $2.10. ALASKA.-Height 2 feet, pods rather small, dark green color, well filled, earliest pea known. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50. *CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.-One of the richest, best flavored peas grown. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, 1/2 pk. 65c, pk. $1.15.

[image] GUERNSEY PARSNIP.

Peas. One qt. will plant about 100 ft. of drill; 2 to 3 bu. to the acre. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil not too rich. May be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills 2 to 4 feet apart, according to varieties and 3 or 4 inches deep for general crop. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. 15c per quart discount if sent by express. FIRST AND BEST.-A standard first early variety, popular with gardeners in all parts of the country. Crop is very short this year. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c; by express 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50. *ABUNDANCE.-A standard, medium early sort. Large and productive. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50. *NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.-Mr. George Buchanan writes: "I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table use within forty-three days from planting." Quality very superior. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 55c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. *IMPTROVED [IMPROVED] SRATAGEM.-Late variety for family or market use. An enormous cropper. Pods long and filled with seven to nine large peas of extra fine quality. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. *DWARF CHAMPION.-This extra choice new variety is a great improvement on the old Champion of England which has been one of the sweetest, best and most popular varieties for the last thirty years. The old variety is very tall (six feet) while this new sort grows only two and one-half feet, and still the vines are vigorous with a great profusion of very large pods filled with very large sized peas of superior quality and very sweet. It is medium late and suited to main crop. Everyone who wants extra choice peas for family use should plant a few of these. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 90c, pk. $1.60. *TELEPHONE.-Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellent, sugary flavor. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00. *JUNO.-Its height is two feet, its season from medium early to main crop. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. WHITE MARROW.-An improvement on the old Large White Marrowfat. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c. By express, 1/2 pk. 50c, pk. 90c. BLACK EYED MARROWFAT.-Is grown largely by gardeners, and also sown as a field pea for stock. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c. By express, 1/2 pk. 60c, pk. $1.00. *EVERBEARING.-Height two feet; late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper; pods and peas of large size and good quality. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25. MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR.-This new sugar pea bears much larger pods than any other variety, often six to seven inches long, and an inch and one-half broad. They should not be shelled, but the peas and pods eaten together. They are very nutritious for family use. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.

NO ORDER IS TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL TO RECEIVE OUR CAREFUL ATTENTION.

6 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

[image] EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.

Radish. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Eight to ten pounds will sow one acre in drills. Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks until midsummer. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.-A most excellent early radish for garden culture. It forms small top and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Its fine shape is well illustrated in the accompanying engraving. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ROSY GEM.-Their shape is perfectly globular, with rich, deep, scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bottom. Tender, crisp, delicious. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. FRENCH BBEAKFAST.-Olive shaped, small top of quick growth, crisp and tender, of beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip which is a pure white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 60c. SCARLET GEM.-An extremely early variety which has matured fit for the table in 17 days. Quality is unsurpassed, tender, crisp and appetizing. An excellent sort for forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. CRIMSON GIANT FORCING.-This grand new variety is the largest and best forcing radish ever introduced. Develops roots six to seven inches in circumference, remaining firm and crisp and of mild flavor. Color is a beautiful deep crimson. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. NEW TRIUMPH.-Is very early, crisp, tender and of good flavor. Round, with white skin striped bright scarlet. Will please everyone. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c. WHITE STRASBURG.-Of a handsome, oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are pure white. Possesses the most desirable character of retaining crispness even if old and large. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. IMPROVED CHARTIER or SHEPHERD.-The roots come to usable size very early, remaining hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of an inch or more. They are long, cylindrical for the upper two-thirds and then gradually taper to the tip. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavored. Stands hot weather well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. NEW ICICLE.- A splendid new long variety of almost transparent whiteness, crisp, brittle and of best flavor. It vies in earliness with the earliest forcing sorts. Producing nice roots in 22 days from date of sowing, and it continues in prime condition for a longer period than any other variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c. WHITE LADY FINGER.-Large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet, and similar in shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.-A small, round red, turnip-shaped radish, with a small top and very quick growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. MODEL WHITE BOX.-It is of most handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ALL SEASONS or CELESTIAL.-Introduced by us in 1890 and has proved of great value as a summer and fall sort, keeping also quite well for winter use. Pkt. 50, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP.- An old standard variety of quick growth, with long, slender roots. Radishes are ready for market about twenty-five or thirty days after planting seed. Flesh crisp and mild. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. IOWA SEED CO.'S RADISH MIXTURE.-A superb mixture of all kinds of radishes, early, medium, fall, winter, Chinese, etc. Sow a row of it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Winter Radishes. CHINA ROSE WINTER.-Bright rose-colored, winter variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.-Grown extensively by Chinese in California, 8 to 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick; white, solid and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c. LONG BLACK SPANISH.-A large, black skinned radish with firm, white flesh, of pungent flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Squash. One ounce early varieties will plant about 40 hills; one ounce late varieties will plant about twenty hills, 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in the hill. The soil cannot be too rich. ALEXANDRIA.-A new variety of superior merit. Is a rapid, vigorous grower; produces a large number of fruits and is an excellent keeper. Shell is smooth and very hard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.35. TRUE HUBBARD.-This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. WARTY HUBBARD.-A new strain of the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. FAXON.-Flesh deep orange yellow; sweet, very dry and matures early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. GOLDEN BUSH.-The earliest of all squashes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.-Similar to the Golden Bush; color creamy white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.-Splendid summer sort, early, productive, fine quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.-Early and productive, the two most important features for the market gardener. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. BLUE HUBBARD or MARBLEHEAD.-A splendid winter variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. MAMMOTH CHILI.-The "Jumbo" of the squash family. Most profitable to grow for stock. Keeps well the entire winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. PERFECT GEM.-Is a strong grower, as many as 24 squashes having been produced on a single vine. The squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; of a creamy white with a thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. The flesh cooked, is dry, sweet and rich in flavor. It is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

Spinach. NEW VICTORIA.-The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. Excellent for spring sowing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 35c. LONG STANDING.-Standard with gardeners. Leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled; slow in running to seed. Leaves round and of a dark green color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.00. PRICKLY or WINTER.-A very hardy variety; needs only a slight protection of leaves and straw; used for fall sowing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. BLOOMSDALE.-A Savoy-leaved, curled variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 35c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.10.

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Pumpkin. One ounce will plant 25 hills; 4 lbs. will plant one acre. The best, most enterprising and most prosperous farmers put in a crop of pumpkins every year. They can be grown separately or with a corn or potato crop and do not seem to interfere in the least. They are valuable for feeding to stock, and what is a fair without pumpkins or a Thanksgiving dinner without pumpkin pie? YANKEE PIE.-This is the noted New England Pie or Small Sugar Pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticut Field, but smaller, very sweet, fine grained and one of the best varieties for table use. Early and very productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. CALHOUN.-A great improvement on the Large Cheese Pumpkin. Color creamy brown, flesh deep, salmon·yellow, fine-grained. Rind thin. When cooked it is very yellow and makes pies of a rich color, sweet and of the finest quality. Has been recently renamed "New Thanksgiving Pumpkin.'' Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 70c. NEW ATLAS.-A specimen of this variety exhibited at the World's Fair weighed 481 pounds; probably the largest pumpkin ever grown. Pkt. 10c. KING OF MAMMOTHS. - Largest variety of true pumpkins. Flesh and skin of bright golden yellow, fine grained; good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. LARGE CHEESE.-(Ky. Field.)-An excellent keeping variety, with thick flesh of exceptionally fine quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. CONNECTICUT FIELD.-The field or cow pumpkin. If you have stock to feed it will pay you to put in a few acres. Oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. by mail 40c. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $2.75, bu. (25 lbs.) $5.50. JAPANESE PIE.-Earlier than any other pumpkin; seeds are marked with curious indentations. Flesh very thick and of rich salmon color, nearly solid. Dry and sweet, making rich pies without eggs. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. A PRIZE OF $10.00 will be paid for the largest pumpkin grown from our seed this year, the report to be sent in not later than October 15th. Won last year by Mrs. J. F. Fox, Saegertown, Pa.

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[image] THE EARLIEST TOMATO IN THE WORLD EARLY MINNESOTA.

TOMATO. GOLDEN NUGGET.- Fruit beautiful golden yellow, about the size of a walnut; prolific yielder. It will pay you to try this variety. Pkt. 10c. BOND'S EARLY MINNESOTA.- This handsome new variety is, we believe, the earliest in existence; fruit good size, dark red, excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/2 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.25. SUPERB.-It is indeed a superb new variety which is sure to please every one with its high quality. Is very productive, hardy and stands a frost which will kill other sorts, and it is also an excellent drouth resister. The fruits are of medium size, superior quality. When other varieties were badly affected with blight Superb showed no signs of it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. STONE.-One of the best of all the standard sorts. The color is a desirable bright red. The fruit is of large size, perfectly smooth and of best table quality in every respect. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.25. WHITE'S EXCELSIOR.-The best purple tomato ever introduced. The fruit is of a dark, glossy, purplish red, very handsome. A heavy yielder which will please our customers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY.-Originated with the late Mr. A. W. Livingston, of Franklin county, Ohio, and is one of the best ever introduced. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. FAVORITE.-Vine medium sized, with large green leaves, having numerous clusters of three to seven tomatoes, of a rich dark red color, of oval outline, very smooth; flesh firm. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.75.

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GOLDEN QUEEN.-The superior flavor of the yellow varieties is bringing them into favor as table fruit. This beautiful fruit is as smooth as the best of red varieties, and of a fine and distinct flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. ACME.-Specially valuable for early market use. Fruit of medium size, round, color glossy red, with purplish tinge, ripens all over and through at the same time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. YELLOW PEAR.-A favorite with all who know them. Highly esteemed as a table delicacy raw, but more used for preserving or to make "tomato figs," also excellent pickled. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 75c. LEMON BLUSH.-The skin and flesh are a bright lemon yellow with a faint rose blush or crimson tint diffused over part of the surface. Choice table variety for home use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. DWARF CHAMPION.- Dwarf and compact, is almost self-supporting when laden with fruit. In productiveness it is unsurpassed. The fruit is of a purplish pink color, always smooth and symmetrical and the flesh solid and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. MATCHLESS.- Worthy of its name, for in beauty of color and symmetry of form it is indeed without a peer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. CRIMSON CUSHION.- Can be grown on trellises and in this way three or four times as much fruit can be grown on same space. Grows 7 to 10 feet high, if desired, most of the fruit is borne three or four feet from the ground, well out of reach of chickens. Fruit is of unsurpassed quality exceeding any variety on our list. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50. MIXED TOMATOES.- For the advantage of some of our customers who would like to try all kinds, we have prepared this mixture of the varieties named and several others, which we think will please all. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 85c.

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PERFECTION.- This is one of the handsomest tomatoes grown, and all who have tried its invariably large, round, smooth, handsome, red fruit, pronounce it of highest quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.75. IMPROVED TROPHY.-Our Improved Trophy is vigorous and productive; much liked for canning, as well as fresh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.00.

GROUND CHERRY IMPROVED YELLOW.- It is a great improvement on the wild Ground Cherry. For sauce they are excellent, and for pies nothing can equal them for taste and flavor, are delicious as preserves. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c.

PEPPER RUBY KING.- Very large size. When ripe they are of a beautiful bright ruby red color, mild and pleasant to the taste. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c. MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN.- Eight to ten inches long, bright waxy, golden yellow, and mild flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 80c. LARGE BELL, OR BULL NOSE.- An early standard sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c. SWEET MOUNTAIN OR MAMMOTH.-Similar to the above, but milder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c. RED CAYENNE.-Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 90c.

CITRON MELONS. APPLE PIE.- Excellent for preserving. Best flavored of all. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. COLORADO PRESERVING.- The standard. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. RED SEEDED CITRON.-A very satisfactory sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.

TURNIP. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.- One of the earliest sorts in cultivation. The bulb is very flat, smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and of light color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. EARLY SNOWBALL.- A white-skinned turnip, which is exceedingly productive. The flesh is fine grained, firm and of very delicate flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. GOLDEN BALL OR ORANGE JELLY.-Bright yellow turnip of medium size and of universally sweet and delicious flavor. Flesh extremely firm and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED.-The standard for this part of the country for late planting. Round, flat, good sized, small top, good flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, 35c per lb. PURPLE TOP GLOBE.-Similar to above, except shape. The largest yielder of any turnip on the list; desirable for table use or stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. or more not prepaid, 35c per lb. MIXED TURNIPS.- All the table varieties of turnips mixed in equal proportions. A desirable mixture for family use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

RUTA BAGA. MONARCH.-This new and distinct form of the ruta baga, is, by far the best of all. Only variety succeeding on our prairie soil. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. IMPROVED AMERICAN.- Good shape, small neck, smooth skin, keeps well, a choice strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 45c. WHITE SWEET GERMAN.-Large size, oval form and very solid; flesh pure white and sweet. The best keeping variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c. CARTER'S IMPROVED HARDY SWEDE.-Large size, excellent quality and immense yielder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c.

A NICE LAWN ADDS GREATLY TO THE VALUE OF ANY PLACE - SOW LAWN GRASS SEED.

8 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

ASPARAGUS. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.-A new and entirely distinct variety that produces shoots which are white and stay white as long as fit for use. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 25c, pound 75c. PALMETTO -Stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 25c, pound 60c. CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.-The standard variety. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 15c, pound 40c.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS. AMERICAN MAMMOTH.-A new and greatly superior variety which forms heads ready for picking about three weeks earlier than any other variety. Per packet 5c, ounce 30c, 1/4 pound $1.00. ENGLISH.-Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, 1/4 pound 40c.

CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS. EARLY CURLED.-A well known salad. Sow early and at intervals during the season. Cover seed lightly. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c. TRUE WATER.-Per packet 5c, ounce 35c.

COLLARDS. GEORGIA.-The most satisfactory for general use. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 30c, pound $1.00.

CHICKORY. LARGE ROOTED.-Used as a substitute for coffee. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 25c, pound 75c.

EGG PLANT. IMPROVED NEW YORK.-Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white and of excellent quality. Per packet 5c, ounce 40c, 1/4 pound $1.25. EARLY ROUND PURPLE.-The earliest variety in existence. Per packet 5c, ounce 35c, 1/4 pound $1.10.

ENDIVE. GREEN CURLED. -Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, 1/4 pound 40c, pound $1.25. GIANT FRINGED.-A handsome winter sort of fine quality. Per packet 10c, ounce 30c, 1/4 pound $1.00.

GARDEN LEMON. Thinner in flesh and more acid than vine peach thus dispensing with the sliced lemons which are so important in putting up the latter; directions for cooking with each packet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

KOHL RABI. GOLIATH PURPLE.-Of immense size, solid and sweet. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, 1/4 75c, pound $2.00. EARLY WHITE VIENNA.-Flesh white and tender. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, 1/4 pound 60c, pound $1.75.

LEEK. LARGE ROUEN.-Largest and most uniform of all. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, 1/4 pound 45c, pound $1.35.

OKRA, OR GUMBO. DWARF WHITE VELVET.-Pods round, very tender and of a superior flavor. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 25c, pound 75c.

PARSLEY. MARKET GARDENER'S.-An extra choice stock, with dark green beautifully curled mossy leaves, very ornamental in its growth and very productive. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, 1/4 pound 50c. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.-A very select stock, leaves beautifully crimped and curled. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 25c. HAMBURG.-Turnip rooted variety, used for flavoring soups, etc. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, 1/4 pound 20c, pound 65c.

RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT. IDEAL MAMMOTH.-Largest and best. Per packet, 10c, ounce 25c. VICTORIA.-The old standard sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. MAMMOTH SANDWICH lSLAND.-Roots are white, smooth and notwithstanding their enormous size are of superior quality. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, 1/4 pound 45c, pound $1.25.

VINE PEACH. A splendid novelty introduced by us. The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped and of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat russetted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserves they are superb. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, 1/4 pound 50c.

MUSHROOMS. The ease and certainty with which a crop of mushrooms can be grown to perfection in an ordinary house cellar, wood shed or barn, and the astonishing success of so many who have taken up this new industry both for profit and their own use, induces us to call special attention to the subject. Price per lb. 30c postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid @ 15c per lb. Directions for culture on request.

GARDEN PLANTS. Orders must amount to at least 25 cents. We prepay postage. Express at purchaser's expense. BALSAM MINT.- Each 15c, three for 40c, dozen $1.25. ARTEMESIA or BROTAN.-Each 15c, three for 40c. CALAMUS (Acorus).- Grows best in wet soil. Each 20c. CATNIP or CATMINT.-Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c. CHIVES-Little perennial members of the onion tribe and are grown entirely for their tops, which are used wherever the flavor of onion is required. Roots per bunch 15c, four for 50c. MONARDIA DIDIMA-Also called Scarlet Bergamont and Oswego Tea. Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c. PEPPERMINT.-Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c.

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GENUINE PENNYROYAL.-Each 15c, three for 40c, dozen $1.25. ROSEMARY.-Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c. HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE.-Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c. VARIEGATED MAMMOTH SAGE.-Each 20c, three for 50c. SPEARMINT.-Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c. VARIEGATED SPEARMINT.-Each 25c, six for $1.00. SASSAFRAS.-A well kown [known] medicinal plant. Each 20c, dozen $1.75. TANSY.-Each 15c, three for 35c, dozen $1.00. TARRAGON.-Each 15c, three for 40c, dozen $1.25. GOLDEN VARIEGATED THYME.-Each 10c, three for 25c, dozen 75c. GARLIC.-A species of onion propagated by offsets; used for flavoring soups, stews and other dishes. Per pound 40c, postpaid; by express, per pound 25c, ten pounds for $2.00. HOP ROOTS.-A few hop vines are nice on any place for making yeast, etc. Each 15c, dozen $1.00. HORSERADISH SETS.-Per dozen 15c, one hundred 75c, postpaid; by express, 60c per hundred.

RHUBARB ROOTS. VICTORIA.-The standard for general use. Each 15c, five, 50c, doz. $1.00. IDEAL MAMMOTH.-The largest and best variety. Strong roots 30c.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS. PALMETTO and CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.-Per dozen 35c, per hundred $1.25, postpaid; by express or freight, per 100, 75; 1,000, $5.00. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.-Per dozen 40c, per hundred $1.50 postpaid; by express, per hundred, $1.00; per thousand $6.50.

ONION SETS. White Bottom... Per pt. 20c, qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 90c, bu. $3.00. Yellow Bottom... Per pt. 15c, qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 75c, bu. $2.50. Bed [Red] Bottom... Per pt. 15c, qt, 30c, postpaid; pk. 85c, bu. $2.75. White Multiplier... Per pt. 20c, qt. 40c, postpaid; pk. $1.25... Red Top or Button Sets... Per pt. 20c, qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 90c, bu. $3.00.

VEGETABLE PLANTS. CABBAGE PLANTS-EARLY VARIETIES - Ready April 10th-By mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 50c; 1,000, $3.50. CABBAGE PLANTS-LATE VARIETIES-Ready May 15th - By mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 40c; 1,000, $2.00. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS-Ready April 15th-Henderson's Snowball. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00. CELERY PLANTS-Ready May 1st - By mail, doz. 20c, 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 60c; 1,000, $4.00; after June 10th, per 1,000, $3.00. EGG PLANTS -Ready May 1st-By mail, doz. 25c, 100, $1.25; by exp., 100 $1.00. PEPPER PLANTS-Ready May 1st-By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 75c. TOMATO PLANTS-Ready May lst-By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 75c; 1,000, $5.00; not transplanted, 50c per 100; $3.00 per 1,000. GROUND CHERRY-Ready May 15th-By mail, doz. 25c; 100 $1.25; by express, $1.00 per 100. SWEET POTATO PLANTS - Ready May 1st-Plants strong, vigorous, well rooted and hardy. We can furnish either the Yellow Nansemond or Early Yellow Jersey. Write if you want a large lot. Prices vary. By mail, 100, 50c; by express, 100, 25c; 1,000, $2.00. NEW VINELESS SWEET POTATO PLANTS- A novelty of great merit; is of dwarf bush-like growth; the tubers are yellow, of medium to large size and lie compactly in the hill. When cooked are of best possible quality. Per 100, 75c, postpaid; by express, 100, 50c; per 1,000, $4.00.

HERBS. Any kind 5c per packet. Anise... Oz. 10c. Balm... Oz. 25c. Basil, Sweet... Oz. 15c. Borage... Oz. 15c. Caraway... Oz. 10c. Coriander... Oz. 10c. Catnip... Oz. 30c. Castor Oil Plant... Oz. 10c. Chamomile... Oz. $1.50. Dill... Oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c. Dandelion... Oz. 35c. Fennel, Sweet... Oz. 10c. Horehound... Oz. 20c. Hysopp... Oz. 20c. Lavender... Oz. 25c. Marjoram, Sweet... Oz. 15c. Rosemary... Oz. 25c. Rue... Oz. 15c. Saffron... Oz. 15c. Sweet Woodruff... Oz. 60c. Sage... Oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c. Tansy... Oz. 40c. Thyme, Broad-Leaf... Oz. 20c. Wormwood... Oz. 20c.

SET OUT A FEW SAGE PLANTS - NO GARDEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT THEM.