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42. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

SEED POTATOES
"The Proof of the Potato Is in the Eating."
With no other seed is the importance of change more essential than with potatoes and by using our northern grewn [grown] seed you are assured of early maturity, increased yield and vigorous growth. The following varieties are, we think, the best and most satisfactory sorts for growing in Iowa and other states of the same latitude. Most of our seed potatoes are grown in Minnesota or the Dakotas and are of superior quality. Order as early as possible and we will ship as soon as weather permits. Prices are subject to important market changes. Ask for quotations on large lots.
POUND PRICES.--All varieties 25c per lb., 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid, except where noted.
Read T. B. Terry's new book "A B C of Potato Culture." Price 40c, postpaid.
EARLY WHITE TRIUMPH.--The earliest and best variety of all. In shape it resembles the Bliss Triumph but is of better color. Has proven earlier than Early Ohio and still exceptionally productive, yielding a large crop of good sized perfect shaped tubers. Looks a little like the Peachblow in shape and has the same fine grain, mealiness and excellent flavor which was characteristic of that old variety. It has won prizes at the Iowa State Fair and wherever exhibited. Last spring the demand was so great that we were obliged to return money to fully two-thirds of the customers owing to stock being exhausted. Don't fail to order early as the supply is limited. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By freight, ½ pk. 50c; pk. 85c; bu. $2.50.

[image] WHITE TRIUMPH

BLISS TRIUMPH--The earliest potato in existence, equaled only by our new Early White Triumph. A handsome round variety which matures before the Extra Early Ohio, and is wonderfully productive. The tubers are not large, but are of a nice medium size for early use, round as a ball, and a beautiful red color. For several years it has been the most popular variety in the southern states, and hundreds of carloads are shipped to the northern markets and bring fancy prices. Not so desirable for main crop. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.75, 5 bu. or more @ $1.50.
EXTRA EARLY OHIO.--Fancy Northern Grown Stock.--For several years past we have been having these grown in the noted Red River valley, about 400 miles north of Des Moines, and careful tests have proved them to be fully ten days earlier than the Iowa grown stock. This is a great advantage to the gardener, and puts this variety at the head--the most popular of all. They are all of good average size, strictly pure, smooth and free from scab or rot, and outyield other early sorts. It is an especial favorite with marketmen, and the most profitable potato they can grow. The sprout is very strong and the vines grow erect, making it easy to cultivate, and on account of its early maturity you can get the highest market prices. They will keep firm till late in the spring. This variety is frequently sold under name, Extra Early Six Weeks. This is our specialty in standard varieties. Also desirable for late planting as they keep well for winter and spring use. Pk. 60c, bu. $1.75, 5 bus. or more at $1.50.
EARLY OHIO.--Grown in Iowa. Our stock is as nice as any which can be obtained, we think, and is desirable both for early and main crop. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, 5 bus. or more @ at $1.25.
The barrel of seed potatoes received from you were fine in every shape, form and fashion. Grand they were. I will remember you, gentlemen, for more farm seeds the coming year.--S. A. Kester, Bagley, Iowa.
Lee Hudler, the well known gardener of Audubon Co., Iowa, says: "I consider the Early White Ohio the finest early potato I have ever grown."

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[image] EXTRA EARLY OHIO. (Grown in Red River Valley.)

EARLY WHITE OHIO.--There is a great demand now in many markets for a white potato, and even the good old standard Early Ohio has to suffer because of the color of its skin. Here we have, however, a genuine Early Ohio identical with the old variety in every way except in the improved color. It is of quick, vigorous growth, making many tubers which are compact in the hill, and has produced a crop of 2,500 bushels on five acres in this state. Per peck, 65c, bushel $2.00, 5 bushels or more @ $1.75.
ROSE OF THE NORTH.--An improvement on the old Early Rose which has been grown on the virgin soil of the far north. It is very early being only a trifle later than the Early Ohio and much larger. Is smooth and of handsome rose color. Quality superb, either baked or boiled and yields immensely. Keeps sound and fresh well into the spring. Peck 60c, bu. $1.75, 2 bu. or more @ $1.50.
Your seeds always give good results. The seed potatoes last year exceeded all expectations and gave an enormous yield of fine, large sized potatoes, some weighing 22 ounces each.--J. J. Lemon, Tacoma, Wash.
CARMAN NO. 1.--One of the best main crop varieties grown and more desirable for many soils than the Carman No. 3. The tubers grow very large, and will produce small ones only in unfavorable seasons. It is an enormous producer of handsome and well-shaped tubers which are of the best table qualities. Skin is of a yellowish white color; flesh is white and fine grained and cooks very even throughout, also dry and mealy. The tubers are always nice and clean and free from disease. In maturing it is medium late. We recommend Carman No. 1 very highly as the potato to grow for profit. Peck 60c, bu. $1.75, 5 bu. or more @ $1.50.
RURAL NEW YORKER NO. 2.--One of the largest yielding varieties in existence. Large and unusally [unusually] smooth, with few and shallow eyes, skin white as is also the flesh, which is of superior quality. Medium late and the best drouth resister. There is no other potato of more handsome appearance than the Rural New Yorker. Although it is a large yielder it grows but few and small vines. It is very hardy and will stand the heaviest manuring without getting scabby or spotted. For this reason it is one of the most desirable varieties for farmers and potato growers near large cities to grow for main crop for market. Under ordinary circumstances they will yield from 300 to 400 bushels per acre and by heavy manuring this yield can be almost doubled. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, 5 bu. or more @ $1.25.
CARMAN NO. 3.--This handsome main crop potato is of large size yielding immense crops of uniform size and shape. It is of perfect form, almost every potato being of same size and shape, and averaging nearly one pound each in weight, in good seasons. It has but few eyes and they are shallow, the skin and flesh are extremely white and its cooking qualities are very fine. It is a remarkably handsome potato, enormously prolific, and will please all potato growers. Keeps well. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, 5 bu. or more, $1.25.
The potatoes you shipped me are the nicest I have ever seen in size, smoothness and purity.--Geo. M. Graff, Orleans, Illinois.
Potatoes received O. K. and they are very nice. L. Woodman, Blocksburg, California.
The barrel of Extra Early Ohio Potatoes received from you were all right in every respect.--D. E. Hoffman, Arcanum, Ohio.
POTATO KNIFE.--Concave and curved. Each 35 cts. postpaid.
HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED.--Potato seed from the flower boll (the true seed). It is from such seed that the choice new varieties of potatoes are originated. The result is interesting, and often very profitable, as you are just as apt to obtain a choice new variety as an experienced potato specialist. Packet 10c, 3 for 25c.

SLUG SHOT WILL KILL THE BUGS. BETTER ORDER SOME WITH YOUR POTATOES AND BE PREPARED. SEE PAGE 97.