1905

35th Annual Catalogue 1905

Iowa Seed Co.

Improved American Flag

Des Moines Iowa, U.S.A

Gold Standard

Prosperity

McKinley

McKinley Day Collection 5 Carnations for 50 cts.

Roosevelt

Seedsmen to the American people

Variegated Boston Ivy

[Image: Roosevelt and Prosperity Carnations.]

McKinley Day Collection Of Carnations. One of the most beautiful customs which has ever been established is the observance of a memorial day for our beloved martyred president Wm. McKinley. If you are in any large city on this day September 14, it seems as though practically everyone was wearing a carnation, President McKinley's favorite flower. It is such a charming custom that its observance seems to be growing rapidly everywhere. Laboring men as well as business and professional men, shop girls as well as stylishly dressed ladies all bave a carnation pinned to their dresses or coats on that day. Carnations vie with roses in beauty, rich color and delicate tints. Instead of being difficult to grow as is usually supposed they are of easy culture and bloom freely both in summer and winter. We are pleased to offer this year five of the finest varieties ever sent out. 'l'hey are illustrated on the front cover of this book, but the artist could not do them justice. We have made a low price for these novelties so that all can have them. No matter where you live or what your politics are don't fail to grow the McKinley Day carnations this year. Five plants for 50 cts.

McKinley. - A large, beautiful flower with smooth petals arranged to perfection. Color clear beautiful shining pink very showy and attractive either for wearing or for vases. Plant is of low, but strong vigorous growth throwing up stiff stems of medium length which support the large flowers gracefully. Blooms early and constantly and the flowers are of fine spicy fragrance. Each 15c.

Roosevelt. - One of the richest, deep velvety crimson flowers ever sent out. The color Is so deep that it shades into maroon. Plant is a vlgorons, healthy grower. free from any disease whatever. Flower of beautiful form; made up of a great number of petals into a full round flower. It is one of the most perfect dark colored carnations ever sent out and is of such good shape and color that it is sure to be popular. Each 15c

Gold Standard, or Golden Beauty. - A novelty and by far the best yellow carnation ever sent out. Flowers are extra large, three inches in diameter, well filled and double to the center. They are borne on long stems, thus making them of greater value. Color is a beautiful clear lemon yellow slightly tipped with pink. Very fragrant. Plant is a strong vigorous grower and good bloomer. Each 15c.

Improved American Flag. - Tbe old American Flag was always popular but it was not as vigorous and free blooming as might be desired. This improved sort is of very strong robust growth, a profuse bloomer, bearing its large flowers almost continuously. The showy flowers are pure white elegantly striped with bright scarlet. We consider it the most showy of all the fancy flowered carnations. Delightfully fragrant. Each l0c.

Prosperity. - Unquestionably the largest carnation of any color ever before offered, the flowers measuring 4 inches in diameter. The flowers are full and double and have a delightfull clove fragrance. The color is a pure white ground, overlaid wllh shadings of soft pink, reminding one of the beautlfu tints seen In Azaleas and Rhododendrons. This may well be called the "American Beauty," among carnations, commanding a higher price in the cut flower market than any other variety. In habit and growth it is ideal. A continuous all-season bloomer Each 20c.

One plant each of the above five Carnation Novelties for only 50 cts.

Variegated Boston Ivy. A novelty of superior merit which is a sport from Ampelopsis Veitchi, or Boston Ivy. The leaves are handsomely variegated dark green with pure white, and the young leaves and stems are red, thus making it quite attractive. It is of special value for window boxes. but has also proved just as hardy as the ordjnary variety for growing in the open ground. The variegation of the leaves is especially showy during the summer season. It Is a handsome vine which our customers will be pleased with. Each 25 cts.

About Ourselves. The first question which comes to the mind of the prospective buyer about any seed house is "are they reliable?" Almost everyone in Iowa who uses seeds knows the Iowa Seed Company and our Choice Iowa Seeds are sown in every neighborhood in the state, but as this catalogue goes to many in all parts of the world who have not dealt with us, a few words about our business may help us to become better acquainted. This business was established in 1870-thirty-four years ago-and it has grown until now it occuples a very prominent place in the seed trade of the country

The business has been under the same management for many years past, the present manager having been connected with the company for twenty seven years. During all this time we have been constantly in close touch with the farmers and gardeners, and know what will prove the most satlsfactory in the various localities. Success in the seed trade depends almost entirely on the confidence of the people, and our customers have learned that they can rely implicitly on us. What more can you ask? Please give us a trial order this year and test the superior merits of our Choice Iowa Seeds.

Our Establishments.

This business has now reached such proportions and is so diversified that it is impossible to conduct it all under one roof, and the accompanying illustrations will help you appreciate our efforts in building up one of the most substantial business enterprises in the world today.

The Iowa Seed Store is so weil known In Des Moines that it would be dltficult to find even a child in this city of 100,000 inhabitants who does not kuow its location. It occupies the large building at 613-615 Locust Street within three or four blocks of the postoffice, express offices and principal railroad passenger stations. The large store room is full of interest to everyone who has a farm or garden, or who loves flowers. Here are also located the offices and correspondence department. During our busy season last spring we received 2,000 to 5,000 letters every day, and it required seventeen typewriters to answer the correspondence. We are always glad to have our customers call and examine our stock and manner of doing business. We have no secrets and freely invite everyone to inspect all departments.

24 New Greenhouses erected during the past three years are devoted exclusively to growing plants for the mail order trade, they contain a greater variety of plants than any other greenhouse the west. Hundreds of plant orders are filled daily during the busy season; small plant orders can be mailed direct from the branch postoffice nearby. They are located on a 48-acre tract of ground about two miles from the store, convenient to the electric car line and fronting on Kingman Boulevard, one of the finest driving streets in the city. Here we devote fully twenty acres to flowers, making the finest display to be found In any part of the west.

The Warehouse on South Fifth street we have occupied for many years for storage purposes only. Large lots of seeds which come in after harvest, are thoronghly cleaned and then put away in this building and held in readiness for the spring trade.

Mail Order Building. - Our trade has increased so constatnyl that in 1900 we were compelled to look for larger quarters and we purchased the ground at 208, 210, 212 South Eighth St. about six blocks from the store, and erected thereon a large building specially arranged to accommodate our trade. The railway tracks beside the building give us unexcelled facilities for handling carload lots, and we are centrally located between the various freight depots, so that small shipments can he made promptly. Our machinery is operated by four electric motors, and we claim that our mills for cleaning seeds cannot be surpassed. We can readily fill 3,000 to 4,000 orders per day in this bulldlng, and they are handled in such a careful way that errors seldom occur. Most of our employees have been with us many years and appreciate the importance of each order, no matter whether small or large, and no "green hands" are permitted to handle seeds in bulk.

[Image: Establishments of the Iowa Seed Company Des Moines Iowa]

Seed Farms. - It requires the seed crop from about 8,600 acres to supply our trade and the farms are widely isolated so as to avoid any danger of mixtures. Some seeds cannot be grown to advantage here, and we contract with practical seed growers in other states and a few in Europe to grow for us. For instance, we pay our growers in Denmark about three times as much for cauliflower seed as it would cost to have it grown in this country, but it is much superior.

[Image: Established 1870]

1870-1905 Thirtyfive Years Successful Business!

Des Moines, Iowa, January, 1905.

To our Friends and Patrons:

It is a pleasure to again greet our many friends at the beginning of the new year, and we extend to you our sincere wishes for a most Happy New Year. May success and prosperity attend you, and good health be ever present. Most heartily do we thank you for the past seasons trade, and we feel that while you have helped us by a liberal patronage, we also have tried to assist you to have a prosperous farm, a successful garden, beautiful flowers and a handsome lawn. For thirty-five years we have been growing and distributing our Choice Iowa Seeds to every part of the country Thirty-five years is a long time and it has been a record of almost constant growth from a small beginning until now our mall order trade Is the largest of any in this line west of the Mississippi, and the second in magnitude west of Philadelphia. There must be some good reason for this and it lies in the fact that our Choice Iowa Seeds are unsurpassed, that our prices are right and that we please and satisfy our customers.

More than ever are we determined this year to give each customer the best seeds that they have ever had and to fill their orders promptly and well realizing that in the past our promptness and care in filling orders has made many friends. It is our highest ambition to merit the title which has so often been applied to us, namely:

"Seedsmen To The American People"

Read What Prominent Men Say.

They are a proof of merit. Such testimonials cannot be bought.

"I have bought seeds of you for several years past and have found them very satitifactory. 1 have used them on my own farm and also sold them to others and have had no complaints. Have also purchased some from other firms, but could not depend on them as on yours." R. J. Johnson, Humboldt, Iowa, President Iowa State Agricu!tural Society.

"l am pleased to state that all seeds, both garden and field, that I have bought of your firm during the past twelve years have been perfectly satisfactory, and I am always pleased to recommend the Iowa Seed Company to any and all who are in need of anything in their line." -M. J. Wragg, Waukee, lowa, President Iowa State Horticultural Society.

In spite of the unfavorable season in many localities for maturing the seed crops, our crops have with very few exceptions been harvested in excellent condition, and are of superior quality.

We grow our own seeds, either on our own place or have them grown from carefully selected stock seeds, and it requires the entire seed crop from about 8,600 acres to supply our trade. The soli and climate of Iowa are specially adapted to growing and maturing most seed crops, still there are some varieties which will produce better seed in other localities, and we spend a large part of the summer and fall in travelling around among our growers inspecting the growing crop.

Again thanking you for past favors, respectfully soliciting a continuance of your patronage, and wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year, we remain,

Your friends, Iowa Seed Company.

M. Kurtzweil, President. Chas. N. Page, Treasurer and Manager.

Kind Words From Old Friends.

Very few Seed Dealers can equal this record.

I have bought seeds every year from your company since 1871, after Mr. Fuller started the business at Des Moines; have always found your seeds good. -W.S. Maxwell, Lawndale, Tex.

I have been a customer of hte Iowa Seed Co. since 1875 and always intend to be so long as they prove as satisfactory as in the past. Both they and their seeds are reliable. -J.C. Jessup, Fairmount, Indiana.

This is my 29th year getting seeds from your firm and they are all O. K. We are back in "Peerless Old Iowa," again after four years in California and eight years in Arkansas. -Bryant Graves, Lenox, Iowa.

Suggestions To Customers.

Order Early. - The best time to order is just as soon as you receive this catalogue, as we can always give your orders more of our personal attention if they come in before the rush or the spring trade. Please use the order sheet as it makes it more convenient for us in filling orders. Terms are invariably cash with order as we keep no book accounts in our mall order department, and the expense of sending goods C. O. D. is quite large. Postage stamps received as cash.

Shipping. - There are five express companies and fifteen railroad lines at Des Moines, so that quick shipments can be made to any town in the United States. It is well to remember that express charges are usuaily much higher on heavy goods, and you should order them sent by fast freight.

Charges Prepaid. - All Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, except those noted, are sent prepaid by mail or express by the qulckest and most direct routes unless ordered otherwise, and we guarantee their safe arrival. Seeds sold by the peck or bushel, field seeds, potatoes, implements and other heavy goods are sent by freight or express, purchaser paying charges.

Our Prices. - Our constant aim is to make the highest quality the first consideration, and next to put our prices as low as good reliable seed can be sold.

Discounts. - On all orders for seeds in packets the purchaser may select twenty-five cents worth extra for each one dollar sent us. This refers only to seeds in packets, not in bulk. Each year we put up thousands of packets of seeds for free distribution among our customers, by adding liberally of them to orders. We will allow you a discount of ten cents per pound on vegetable seeds, such as are listed as prepaid, if you are willing to have them sent by express or freight at your expense.

Small Orders. - If you only want a single packet, do not hesitate to send for it. We take as much pains to fill small orders promptly and correctly as we do large ones. Orders for Flower Plants and Nursery Stock, however, must amount to at least fifty cents.

Plant Orders. - Orders for plants will be filled as early in spring as we consider it safe send them. lf ordered for immediate shipment In severe weather they wlll be sent at purchaser's risk.

What We Guarantee. - That all money sent us for seed shall reach us if sent by registered letter. P. O. or express money order, or bank draft, made payable to our order. That your ofder will be filled promptly and well. That goods ordered will reach you safely. Keep a copy of your order. Sometimes persons think they have ordered articles which they have omitted, and blame us for not sending them.

Our Responsibility. - As this book will probably go into the hands of many who are unacquainted with us, this question will naturally arise, and in answer to same we refer you, by permission, to the Valley National Bank, or Century Savings Bank, of this city, to the postmaster, or to any of the various express companies.

About Warranting. - We thoroughly test all our seeds and nothing is sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect. When it is considered how many are the contingencies on which the success of any crop depends, such as sowing too deep or too shallow, too wet or dry soil, unfavorable weather, insects, etc., our customers wlll readily see that it would be sheer folly for anyone to warrant them to produce a perfect crop, and we want it plainly understood that while we exercise great care to have all seeds pure and reliable, and also true to name, we do not give any warranty, express or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they are to be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded. No officer, agent or employee of this company is authorized to make any warrarty whatsoever. However, we have so much confidence in our seeds that we hereby agree to refill any retail order for vegetable or fiower seeds free of charge should they prove otherwise than as we represent them. We know of no responsible seed firm in the world which guarantees seeds any further than this. Compare with other seed catalogues and you will find that we are right.

Market Gardeners and others who buy vegetable seeds in bulk to the amount of $5.00 or more, are requested to send for our Market Gardeners' Price List. This list for market gardeners is intended only for large buyers, and is exclusively for those who order vegetable seeds alone by weight or measure amounting to $5.00 or over. Club orders which call for this amount of bulk seeds altogether are entitled to these prices.

Prepaid Railroad Stations. - Many of our former customers live at Prepaid Railroad Stations where there are no agents. In such cases we must request them to send sufficient money to prepay freight charges on heavy shipments, also in cases where perishable or other goods are ordered to be sent by freight or express to such great distances that cost of transportation will nearly or quite equal the value of goods.

Our German Friends will be pleased to notice that we also issue a catalogue in the German language, and we will take pleasure in sending a copy free on request. Tell your German neighbors about it.

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Foreign Orders. -- Our trade with European countries, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the West Indies and other foreign countries is increasing constantly, and while it is still somewhat expensive and slow to send large shipments by freight, small lots can be sent by mail quite easily. We are willing to prepay the postage on all vegetable and flower seeds offered by the packet or ounce, at the prices named in this cataIogue, to Canada, Mexico, all parts of Europe, and all countries of the Postal Union. Not more than 12 ounces can be sent in each package.

We are pleased to receive samples of new, rare or superior seeds you may send us for trial.

2 Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.

Vegetable Seeds.

[Image: seed testing and trials.]

Our stock of vegetable seeds we are sure cannot be excelled either in quality or selection by any firm in the country, as we watch our growing crops with great care, taking pains to isolate and keep pure and true to name. Every variety listed Is desirable and has our recommendation. The packets are, we believe, as well tilled as any reliabe seed dealer's In the Unlted States, and in fact, a comparison has shown that they contain more seed on the average, than those of any other firm whose packets we have secured. We pay the postage at these prices, except on Beans, Peas and Corn at the peck or bushel rates.

We make it a rule to carefully test all seedsas soon as received from the grower, or as soon as they are brought in from our seed farms. We also carry on extensive trials on our grounds by which we are enabled to offer only those strains of seeds which come up to the standard of purity and excellence, and are of the highest vitality, and the result is that we very rarely have complaints as our Choice Iowa Seeds are sure to please.

A choice list of the best novelties are described on the colored pages in the center of this book.

[Image: Large green globe artichoke]

Asparagus.

One ounce will sow forty feet of [illegible]

Asparagus is so easily grown and such a large quantity is produced on a small amount of ground that every garden should contain a bed. A bed ten feet square, requiring 50 plants, will give an abundant supply for any ordinary family. Soak the seed 24 hours in tepid water; sow early in spring, in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. Ask for circular giving instructions for making an asparagus bed.

Columbian Mammoth White. - A new and entirely distinct variety, that produces shoots which are white and stay white as long as fit for use. It is more robust and vigorous it habit and throws up larger shoots and fully as many of them as Conover's Colossal, and requires no earthing up in order to furnish the white shoots so much sought after. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Palmetto. - Stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter, and, even when twelve inches long, are perfectly tender when cooked. Per Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/2 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Conover's Colossal - The standard variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c.

Asparagus Roots. - We can furnish strong roots of either the Palmetto or Conover's Colossal at 35c per dozen; $1.25 per 100. Columbian Mammoth White 40c per dozen; $[1?].50 per 100 postpaid. Ask for price in quantity.

[Image: Brussels sprouts.]

Artichoke.

This vegetable is a great delicacy, highly valued in all parts of Europe, and also one of the most prominent table vegetables in California and other parts of this country. It is a perennial producing the large fiower heads, which are the part eaten the second season and every year thereafter. Sow seed early in hotbeds or boxes in the house, and when weather becomes settled transplant in rows four feet apart and two feet apart in the row. When started early it sometimes blooms the first year.

Large Green Globe. - The best variety for general use; buds large; scales green, very thick and fleshy. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

Artichoke Roots. - These are an entirely different plant from the above and used mainly for stock food. See description in Farm Seed Department. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight pk. 40c, bu. $1.25.

Broccoli.

One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.

Growth and habit like the Cauliflower, except that it is more hardy and the heads are not as compact. Cultivate the same as Cauliflower.

Early Purple Cape. - A popular sort; heads well and is very hardy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.

Early Large White. - Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

Curled Chervil.

An ounce will sow 100 teet of drill . Leaves used in soups and salads. They have a pleasant aromatic taste which is greatly liked. Cultivate like parsley. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

[Image: Columbian Mammoth Asparagus.]

Brussels Sprouts.

One ounce will produce about 3000 plants.

Of the cabbage family, producing numerous heads on the stem of most delicious quality, as well as a cabbage-like head at the top. Use and cultivate same as winter cabbage.

American Mammoth. - A new and greatly superior variety of American growth which forms heads ready for picking about three weeks earlier than other varieties. It has the additional merit of making stronger plants and more heads. A profitable crop for market gardeners. Pkt 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

English. - Pkt. 5c, oz 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

Borecole, or Kale

One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.

A hardier vegetable than cabbage; excellent for greens during winter and spring; splendid winter food for poultry. Cultivate like cabbage.

Extra Curled Mosbach. - Fine crimped leaves; light green; admirable for garnishing. Best cooking Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Dwarf German Green. - Popular. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Thousand Headed. - Grown mainly for forage. See description elsewhere. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, l/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Corn Salad.

One ounce will sow abnnt 20 sqnare feet. A nice winter salad. Sow in September in drllls. Just before cold weather cover with straw or leaves. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.

Chickory.

One ounce will sow about 15 square feet.

Large Rooted. - Used as a substltute for coffee. Cultivate the same as carrots. Take up the roots in the fall, cut into sma11 pieces and put away to dry. When wanted for use, it it roasted and ground like coffee. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, l/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Endive.

One owwe will sow about 60 square feet.

Preferred to lettuce by those who have tried it. Should be more largely used. One of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. When leaves are eight inches long tie them together with string near the top to blanch.

Green Curled. - Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Giant Fringed. - A handsome winter sort of fine quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

[Image: Extra curled mosbach kale.]

Set out a bed of asparagus this year and have it fresh daily.

Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

[Image: Improved Valentine]

BEANS. Dwarf Bush Varieties.

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One quart will sow 100 feet of drill. Dwarf or bush beans require no support and should be plauted in drills an inch and a half deep and drop the beans three inchesapart in the drills. Beans are tender annuals, and cannot be planted until danger of frost is past. A sandy loam is the best. The half pint packages will be found very desirable for small families. We furnish pints at oue half the quart price. Packages contain about two ounces. Prices includes postage except at peck and half peck rates. Deduct 1c from quart rate if to be shipped by express. All varieties of beans are scare owing to crop failure in many sections.

Erfurt Early Prolific Broad - See novelties; per packet, 10c; 1/2 pint, 20c; quarts, 65c.

Improved Early Valentine. - About ten days earlier than the common Early Valentine. In addition to this it is more robus and vigorous, and produces the true, round, curved pods very abundantly. Unexcelled in quality and uniformity of ripening, nearly the whole crop can be taken at one picking, usually within 35 days after planting. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 10c; qt. 45c; my express or freight, 1/2 peck, 85c; peck $1.50.

Early Mowak. - Vearly early and will stand more cold than most bush varieties. Vines large and stout with very large coarse leaves; will stand a slight frost. This variety is largely grown in the southern states for northern markets. Pods are from 5 to 6 inches long; the seeds, when ripe are drab color with purple spots. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 15c; qt. 45 c. By express, 1/2 peck, 80c; peck, $1.40.

Stringless Green Pod Bush. - The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation. Consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long, green pods are absolutely stringless, and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. It is of immense value not only to the market gardener but also to the amateur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pint 15c; quart 50c; by express, 1/2 pk $1.10; pk. $2.[0]0.

Burpee's Bush Lima. - A dwarf or bus form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They are of bush form, growing 18 to 20 inches high, of stout erect growth, yet branching and virgorous. An immense yielder. Does not always mature dry shelled beans in this latitude, but you are sure of a good crop of green ones. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 20c; qt. 60c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.25; pk. $2.25.

Challenge Black Wax. - Earlier, more productive and of better quality than the old Black Wax. Pods tender, round, fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 5x; 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10; pk. $2.00.

California Branch, or Prolific Tree. -This is quite a valuable variety for field culture. Grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely, sometimes yielding 45 bu. per acre. The beans closely resemble White Navy. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt.12c; qt. 35c; by express, 1/2 pk. 70c; pk. $1.25.

Remember - That we prepay the postage at the quart rates.

[Image: Burpee's New Stringless Green Pod]

Improved Golden Wax -In spite ofall the new sorts of beans being introduced every year, our trade calls for more Golden Wax than any other variety. This great popularity is due largely to the fact that the variety we have is a great improvement on the old Golden Wax, having larger pods and beIng more prolific. This improved stock is one of the handsomest beans we have ever seen, the pods being of dark, rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape For family or market you make no mistake in planting them. Pkt. 5c; 1/2. pt. 15c; qt 50c; by express, 1/2 pk $1.10; pk $2.00.

Early Regugee, or Thousand to one. - Most prolific green podded sort, thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 15c; quart 45c; by express, 1/2 peck, 85c; peck. $1.50.

Long Yellow Six Weeks. - Very early and prolific; long, green, tender flat pods; matures quickly. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 15c; qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 peck 75c; peck $1.35.

Davis White Wax -A new white, rustless, productive, wax-podded bean; pods flat. very long, white, straight and handsome; seeds clear white; excels all others in hardiness and productiveness Valuable for market gardeners' and canners' use. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 15c; quart 60c; by express, 1/2 peck, $1.25; peck $2.25.

Henderson's Bush Lima. - Grows in compact bush form, prodcing enormous crops of delicious Lima beans which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush bean; is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing Limas; produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 15c; qt. 60c; by express 1/2 pk. $1.25; pk. $2.25.

Wardwell's Kidney Wax. - One of the earliest, hardiest and most productive of all Wax Beans; a week earlier than the Golden Wax, yields one-third more, and almost free from rust and spots. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt. 15c; qt. 65c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.50; pk. $2.75.

Large White Marrow. - Excellent as a shelled bean. The beans are ivory white and double as large as the Navy. Pkt. 5c; 1/2 pt 15c; qt 45 c; by exp. 1/2 pk 75c; pk. $1.35.

Chinese Sago Beans. - A very small variety from China, which is quite a curiosity. See description with novelties. Pkt. 10c.

[Image: Henderson's Dwarf Lima]

[Image: Wardwell's Kidney Wax Bean Hardiest and most productive]

The improved navy beans listed with farm seeds are a profitable crop for farmers.