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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 21.

TURNIP. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre.
For early, sow in April in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart; thin to 6 inches apart in the drill. For main crop sow broadcast in July and August, and just before or during a shower if possible.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.--One of the earliest sorts in cultivation. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and of light color; growing very compact and making exceedingly small strap-leaved top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
EARLY WHITE MILAN.--Much like the above, but it is pure white all over, instead of having purple top. Quite popular with gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 85c.
EARLY SNOWBALL.--A globe-shaped, white-skinned turnip, which is exceedingly productive. The flesh is very fine grained, firm and of delicate flavor. It is one of the best keeping of the white fleshed sorts, very early, and particularly adapted for family or market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
WHITE EGG.--A quick growing egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety with small top and rough leaves. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never having the rank strong taste of some of the early varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

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EXTRA EARLY MILAN
EARLY SNOWBALL
GOLDEN BALL

GOLDEN BALL, Or Orange Jelly.--A very beautiful and bright yellow turnip of medium size and of universally sweet and delicious flavor. It is hardy and one of the best of keepers. Flesh extremely firm and solid. Brings a good price on the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED.--The standard for this part of the country for late planting, and we sell immense quantities of it every year. It is one of the best table and stock varieties on the market, being fine grained and of mild flavor. It is of good size, flat shape, pure white below with purplish red top. Leaves short, narrow and erect. A good cropper and excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. or more not prepaid, @ 30c.

PURPLE TOP GLOBE.--Similar to Strap Leaved except shape. The largest yielder of any turnip on the list. Desirable for table use or stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, 35c per lb.
SCARLET KASHMYR.--This new, extra early, bright scarlet turnip has a striking resemblance to a large radish. The flesh is white and crisp. Matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, and when cooked is of unsurpassed quality. A good keeper, and with its beautiful scarlet color, early maturity and fine quality, it is entitled to a place among garden favorites. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
MIXED TURNIPS.--All the table varieties of turnips mixed in equal proportions. Desirable for family use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

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AMERICAN IMPROVED RUTA BAGA
MONARCH SWEDE
RUTA BAGAS OR SWEDES

RUTA BAGA
Largely grown in the northern states and Canada for stock feeding, and for this purpose they are superior to turnips. Sow not later than June in drills two feet apart and thin out to eight inches in the row.
MONARCH.--This grand, new and distinct form of the ruta baga is, we believe, by far the best of all. The bulbs are of tankard shape, with very small neck, skin dark red above ground and yellow below, flesh rich yellow, fine grained and best quality. Only variety succeeding on our prairie soil. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 35c.
IMPROVED AMERICAN.--Very solid, fine quality, valuable for the table and for feeding stock; good shape; smooth skin, small neck; keeps well; a choice strain. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 30c.
WHITE SWEET GERMAN.--Large size, oval form and very solid; flesh pure white and sweet. The best keeping variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 35c.
CARTER'S IMPROVED HARDY SWEDE.--Large size, excellent quality, and immense yielder. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 25c.

ONE COW If you have even one cow, it will pay you to grow some
RUTA BAGAS, MANGELS, CARROTS, AND PENCILARIA.

PEANUTS.
Peanuts can be grown in Iowa, and everyone should plant at least a few, for the children.
RED CROSS.-- This very desirable variety is early as the earliest, the most hardy, very prolific and of the best quality. Boys, here is a chance for you. Think of growing peanuts in your own garden and having plenty of them to eat. Shell the nuts carefully so as to not break the inside skin, and plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, from two to three feet apart each way, four or five to the hill, covering two inches. The soil should be deep and mellow. They produce 25 to 70 bushels to the acre and are as easily cultivated as corn. Price per large package 10c, lb. 40c postpaid. By express 5 lbs. or more @ 25c. per lb.
SPANISH.--A very early variety, but the pods are small. Per package 10c, lb. 50c.

TOBACCO.
One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and produce plants for one acre.
This is a paying crop and will do well in this state. The following varieties have been thoroughly tested in this climate. Early in the spring burn a brush pile on the ground to be used for seed bed. Then thoroughly pulverize the soil, digging and mixing in the ashes. Sow seeds very shallow. When plants are six inches high transplant into rows 4 feet apart.

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MAMMOTH MUSCATELLE.--Originated in the private gardens of the Shah of Persia. Very early, leaves long, small ribbed and of the finest possible texture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, ¼ lb. 85c.
BIG HAVANA.--The most popular of all. Heavy cropper, fine texture, delightful flavor, earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, ¼ lb. 85c.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.--Well adapted to this climate, and largely grown in some sections for cigar wrappers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 65c.

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