1906

44. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD

Washington Wakefield Cabbage. For many years the Jersey Wakefield Cabbage has been the most prominent early sort with market gardeners and many attempts have been made to improve upon it, with heretofore but limited success. In this grand variety which is well shown by our illustration, we have a most superior strain, well worthy the name it bears. It is a leader, and first in head, first in market and first in the hearts of the gardeners! It is very early, the heads pyramidal in shape, larger than the Jersey Wakefield, very solid, with few outside leaves. Grows remarkably uniform, heads of even size and shape. Unequaled for market or family garden. Try it this season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 85c, lb. $2.75.

Zenith Red Cabbage. Many persons prefer the red cabbages, considering them of finer flavor, but it has been difficult to secure a strain which was desirable in all respects. This grand new variety is a medium early, of very dark handsome red color, thin ribbed and very solid. It is desirable in every particular. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

Erfurt Early Prolific Broad Beans. For many years past we have had inquiries from our customers who formerly lived in England, for the English Broad Beans, but we did not handle them, as the leading variety, Broad Windsor, does not succeed well in this country, owing to its lateness and liability to be affected by unfavorable weather. When traveling through England we found that they had a greatly improved variety which was very much earlier, more prolific and resisted drouth and rust better than any other kind and we therefore secured a supply of them. The Broad Windsor usually has three or four beans in each pod, while this new variety has from five to nine beans of large size and delicate flavor. The plant is of robust, upright growth, entirely different from any of the ordinary varieties of beans. Pods measuring 10 to 12 inches in length are not uncommon and they are broad and of handsome appearance. They are more hardy than most varieties of beans and may be planted earlier in the season. Plant in rows about two feet apart, and six inches apart in the row, covering 1½ to 2 inches deep. The top of the stalk should be nipped off as soon as the plants begin to flower, as this induces earliness. Pkt. 10c; ½ pt. 20c; qt. 65c, postpaid. By freight, ½ pk. 85c; pk. $1.50.

[image] ERFURT BROAD BEANS.

All Seasons Pole Beans. This splendid variety which we introduced has been grown by one family for about sixty years. It is a vigorous climbing sort, immensely productive, beginning to bear very early in the season and continuing until severe frost. It is of superior quality and flavor and the pods which are 6 to 8 inches long hang in great clusters. Has matured here when planted as late as July 15th. Seed is very scarce this year so that we can only offer it in packets. Per pkt. 10c.

Ostrich Plume Mustard. The leaves are long, ruffled and frilled, and curved as gracefully as an ostrich plume, making them desirable for garnishing. Can be cut quite early and is unsurpassed for "greens." Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c.

Danish Giant Cauliflower For many years past Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower has been the most popular of all varieties, but now a new sort has become a strong competitor for the first place, and we believe the Danish Giant will soon stand first among the growers in this country. It originated in the same locality in Denmark which produced the Snowball. The heads are extra large in size, pure white and very solid. It also has larger leaves which help to protect the head. It is about ten days later than the Snowball, but has proven much more desirable for growing in the open ground and does well dry seasons when other varieties show failure, keeping plump and fresh during the hottest, dryest [driest] weather. One grower whom we believe to be the largest grower of cauliflower in the country (his crop amounting to ninety acres), tested the Danish Giant and has placed his entire order for this variety for the coming season. He claims that he has tried all strains of cauliflower and will hereafter grow no other. Our seed is obtained direct from the best cauliflower growers in Denmark, the home of the cauliflower, and our customers will be especially pleased with it. Per pkt. of 100 seeds 15c, per oz. $3.00.

Upland Cress. This is not a novelty but is such a desirable variety that we are glad to call special attention to it. It is a perennial and can be grown in the same manner as spinach except that it lives over the winter. Produces well and the leaves have the same flavor as Water Cress. Can be grown on high, dry land and does not run to seed rapidly. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.

[image] DANISH GIANT CAULIFLOWER.

[image] CHINESE SAGO BEAN.

Chinese Sago Beans. When traveling in California we spent considerable time on a 600 acre farm which was devoted to growing standard vegetable and flower seeds and novelties from all parts of the world. We noticed here that the kind of food called Loukdaw, which seemed to be the most relished by the farm workmeu [workmen], was a small, round, green bean, smaller than a kernel of popcorn or about the size of sago. To prepare it for the table it was soaked in water for several days, changing water frequently until it began growing and the sprout was about half an inch long. When boiled they then make a nice, fresh dish for the table. In this way fresh vegetables can be had in the winter. We tried growing them on our place last summer and they yielded wonderfully well, so we take pleasure in offering them to our customers. It will make a new dish for your table and a fresh vegetable ready at any time of the year. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 50c.

Yard Long Beans. A great curiosity, and withal a bean of excellent quality. It is a climbing variety of strong, vigorous growth and belongs to the Dolichos family. Pods usually being 13 to 24 inches, but frequently 30 inches and sometimes 36 inches in length. An excellent table vegetable, the pods being tender and of a rich asparagus flavor. Seed quite scarce this year. Per pkt. 10c.

African Horned Cucumber A remarkably curious novelty which is not only an excellent fruit for table use or pickling but is a highly ornamental climbing vine of most luxuriant growth and fine for trellis or screen. The fruit averages when mature about 4 in. loug [long] by 2½ in diameter, and is covered with strong protruding points or horns. Shading from dark green to orange. Pkt. 10c.

WE ARE PLEASED TO RECEIVE NEW OR RARE VARIETIES OF SEED FOR TRIAL.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 45.

Early Express Cucumber. We are pleased to introduce this most remarkable and valuable new variety, which originated with Mr. C. P. Coy, the well known seed grower, and may be called the best novelty in this line which has been brought out for many years, especially for the private garden. It is by all odds the earliest variety in existence, producing fruit several days ahead of Early Siberian, Extra Early Russian and other early sorts, and nearly double them in size. Quality is the very best, being free from any rank, strong flavor, and it is as fine a variety for slicing as any later sort. The plant is very productive, bearing fruit which is quite uniform in size and shape. Color is a lively green, shading to nearly white at the blossom end as they grow older. Our cut shows compact growth of vine. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.

[image] EARLY EXPRESS CUCUMBER.

Continuity Lettuce. In this grand new variety we have one of the most distinct and desirable sorts now on the market. The outside leaves are of a very dark brown color tinged with purple, while the inside of the head is a fine creamy white, tender, crisp and well flavored, making it in all respects a very desirable sort. It is especially recommended for holding on through hot, dry weather, such as we had in 1901, and remaining crisp and brittle at all times. We most highly recommend it and firmly believe that it will please one and all who give it a trial. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c.

European-African Musk Melons. Many Varieties Mixed. We grow large quantities of melon seed, and when in Europe recently we tried to make arrangements to supply the dealers there, but they would not purchase as they liked their native varieties better. Personally we do not think that they equal the American sorts, but some of our customers may think differently, and we would like to have you compare them. We secured seed from various parts of Europe and Africa and offer them in one grand mixture, which includes many curious sorts, one of which is shown in our cut. Per pkt. 10c.

[image] NEW CONTINUITY LETTUCE.

New Ideal Mammoth Rhubarb. The Rhubarb (or pie plant) is a vegetable which it is difficult to improve and it takes many years to fully establish a new variety. About 25 years ago Dr. Kennicott, of Illinois, in growing roots for seed, found one which was so far superior to, and different from all others, that he saved it carefully, and the root has been divided and propagated from year to year until finally we purchased the stock. Like all other highly improved sorts it seeds sparingly and comes more nearly true to name when grown from seed than most other sorts. The stalks are as large, if not larger, than the Victoria, and are produced in much greater abundance. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. Strong roots 25c each, doz. $2.00. H. A. Terry, of Crescent, Iowa, writes us: "I pulled six stalks from one plant of the Ideal Rhubarb which weighed with the leaves cut off, 11 pounds.

[image] AFRICAN MELON.

Winter Pineapple or Santa Claus Musk Melon. 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. It is almost solid flesh. The flesh is light green, unusually spicy, 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 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. 10c, oz. 25c.

Osage Gem Musk Melon. 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. It has two advantages for the gardener. First, it will sell for highest prices in any market where "Gems" are popular, on the appearance as a first class type of that variety. Second, it will please all customers who prefer salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

[image] NEW IDEAL MAMMOTH RHUBARB.

[image] APPLE PIE MELON

Apple Pie Melon. This is a novelty which will be appreciated in many sections of the country and especially so during seasons when apples are scarce or high in price. The vine and fruit are quite similar to a water melon and they are easily grown on any good soil. Each vine produces from five to fifteen fruits, and one of the large size melons will make as many pies as half a bushel of apples. We have estimated carefully in our field that one vine would produce an average of about 300 pounds. The flesh is white, solid throughout and of excellent quality for making pies, sauce, preserves, etc., and it resembles apples in flavor. They keep nice and fresh all winter, so that they can be used at any time and any surplus you may have can be fed to the live stock. In fact it would pay to grow them for this purpose alone as they can be kept and fed fresh all winter. Sold this year in packets only. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. for 25c.

Lemon Cucumber. A unique curiosity. The fruits are nearly round, with the yellow and green markings and smooth skin of a lemon, while the flesh is exceedingly tender and crisp, with a sweet flavor surpassing all other cucumbers. For slicing they excel; for pickling, ripe or green, one of the best and most attractive, on account of their quaint form. At their best just as they are turning yellow, and if pickled at that time will keep in good condition for several weeks. The vines continue to grow and produce fruits until killed by frost. It is a decided novelty. Per pkt. of 25 seeds 10c. March 4.--Last year we raised fully $20.00 worth of celery from one five-cent package of your seed and I never saw finer quality. MRS. SCOTT ASHER, Trenton, Mo.

NOTICE THE ILLUSTRATION OF VEGETABLE NOVELTIES ON BACK COVER OF THIS BOOK.

46. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] NEW TRIUMPH RADISH.

Crimson Giant Forcing Radish. This may well be considered the most valuable new variety which has been sent out for many years past. It is a rapid growing sort, developing roots of beautiful deep crimson color, perfect shape and more than double the size of any other forcing variety. The old standard sorts, such as Non Plus Ultra and Scarlet Globe, usually measure from two to three inches in circumference at time of marketing, while the Crimson Giant forms roots six to seven inches in circumference without getting pithy or hollow, and they retain their firmness and tenderness of flesh. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c.

New Hester Squash. This extra choice new variety, which we introduced, may be called a yellow Sibley squash, as it is a strain of that well known variety which was selected and improved by Mr. Wm. Hester for many years. It is of the same shape as the parent variety, but the color is of a pinkish yellow, slightly striped at the point with light green. They are early and quality is excellent even when fruit is quite small, so that they can be used as an early summer squash. From then until mid-winter they are superior to the Hubbard and the best of all squashes, and under proper conditions will hold their own until spring. When stewed or steamed, they are drier than when baked and they make the most delicious pies. We recommend them highly and advise our customers to give them a trial. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c.

[image] NAPLES GIANT SQUASH.

Scarlet Gem Radish. An extremely early variety which has matured fit for the table in 17 to 20 days from the time of sowing the seed and is fully grown in less than four weeks. It is of a perfect globe shape, and of a bright rich scarlet color, tipped with white, thus making it particularly handsome on the table. The Scarlet Gem has very few leaves, therefore is an excellent variety for forcing, and gardeners will find it an "A No. 1" seller on the market. In quality it stands unsurpassed--tender, crisp and appetizing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Triumph Radish. A beautiful and valuable new variety of radish which is a decided novelty. It is of the shape shown in our illustration, round, with white skin striped bright scarlet, being decidedly ornamental when placed on the table. It is very early, has very small top, thus adapting it to cultivation in hotbeds. The flesh is white, crisp, tender and as good flavor as any radish grown. It being a sport, some of the roots are always of solid color, not variegated. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. $1.25.

[image] NEW ATLAS PUMPKIN.

Naples Giant Squash. We have been much pleased with this new mammoth variety which was first brought to to this country from Italy last spring and everyone who visited our seed farms was delighted with it. The vines grow to prodigious length and are well loaded with large squashes 2½ to 5 feet long and solid throughout except a small cavity at one end. Our photograph shows the daughter of the president of the Iowa Seed Co. holding the two sections of one of the squashes which had been cut in two. The specimens sometimes weigh 100 lbs. each and are fairly fine grained and of good quality. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.

A BIG TOMATO. Mrs. Amelia Cronin, Akron, Iowa, says: "I planted the Majestic tomato seed in February in a box in the house and later transplanted to anot her [another] box. At proper season I set them out on a very rich piece of ground where a straw stack had been burned. They were watered every night. When 18 inches high I cut the tops off, and by allowing only 2 or 3 fruits to ripen on some of the plants it threw all the strength to these fruits and my largest weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs.; others 5 lbs."

[image] COPYRIGHTED 1889 BY A.BLANC. SCARLET GEM RADISH.

New Atlas Pumpkin. What do you think of a pumpkin weighing 300 pounds? It is not an impossibility, as that weight has been exceeded in this variety, which is an improvement on the Mammoth Chili. One specimen shown at the World's Fair is said to have weighed 481 pounds, but such a weight is extraordinary. Our seed is the result of years of selection, and was saved only from the largest sized, perfect shaped specimens, which will be sure to produce enormous fruits if properly grown. It is just the thing for exhibition at fairs, etc., and just think of the enormous weight that can be grown from one seed. Flesh is a rich yellow, very thick, and excellent quality, nutritious and profitable to grow for stock feeding. Keeps well. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

A Prize of $10.00 Will be paid for the Largest Pumpkin grown from our seed this year, the report to be sent in by October 15th. Full directions for growing large specimens sent with each packet. From one seed of the Atlas Pumpkin received from you I grew one vine which produced four pumpkins. The largest weighed 175 lbs., second 168 lbs., third 138 lbs., fourth 96 lbs., or 577 lbs. in all. Hardy Hughes, Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

"Big Tom" Pumpkin. A greatly improved strain of the common Yankee or Connecticut Field Pumpkin which has been selected up for many years to secure the most uniform type. Per oz. 10c; ¼ lb. 30c; lb. 60c postpaid. By freight per lb. 40c; 10 lbs. or more @ 35c.

AWARD OF PRIZES. The following prizes were awarded during the past season: Largest Mangel--40 lbs., Abel Steele, Ferguson, Ontario. Largest Onion--3 lbs., 12 ozs., Mrs. Louise Eberlein, Aurora, S. D. Largest Pumpkin--215 lbs., Mrs. S. J. Hawkins, Garnett, Kansas. Longest Jonah's Gourd--57 inches, Abel Steele, Ferguson, Ontario.

Golden West Corn-- To Walter Kimble, Valley Junction, Ia. Iowa Silver Mine Corn-- To Fred Hethershaw, Des Moines, Ia. Iowa Gold Mine Corn-- To Fred Albright, Ankeny, Iowa. Farmers' Reliance Corn-- To J. H. Runner, Altoona, Iowa. Sweepstakes Corn-- To Fred Hethershaw, Des Moines, Ia.

Tomato Prizes.--The $100.00 in prizes offered on Majestic Tomato last year attracted a great deal of attention and reports were sent in from all parts of the U. S. and Canada. We thought last year the limit had been reached, but this year all 5 of the prize winners grew specimens weighing over 6 lbs. each.

MARKET GARDENERS SHOULD SEND FOR A COPY OF OUR WHOLESALE GARDENERS' PRICE LIST.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 47.

[image] Cluster of Majestic Tomatoes grown on one stem by A. F. Horner, Topeka, Kansas.

Try the New Majestic Tomato The greatest vegetable novelty of the season and by all odds the largest, finest flavored and most productive variety of tomato in existence. Thousands of letters received from our customers last fall speak of it in terms of the highest praise and hundreds of them sent photographs of the plants or fruit. We knew before that it was a grand good variety, but the reports far surpassed our anticipations. Last year we offered $100.00 in cash prizes and there was a strong competition from all parts of the country and a very large number of reports of specimens grown which weighed 3 to 7 lbs. each, the largest specimens were, of course, grown by special culture allowing only one or two fruits to ripen on the plant. In this way the whole strength of the vine goes to the fruit and the size is increased greatly. There were also many reports of 140 lbs. to 160 lbs. of tomatoes grown on one plant. Just think what a profit there would be on an acre of such tomatoes! It is of fine shape, beautiful color and unsurpassed in quality. See more full description of this grand sort on page 101 of this catalogue and don't fail to plant it this year. The first year it sold at 40 cts. per packet of 100 seeds. This year seed is scarce, but still we have reduced the price to 15 cts. per pkt. of 200 seeds. Ten packets for $1.00.

$100.00 IN CASH PRIZES are offered this year, divided as follows: For Largest Tomato--(Weigh it.)--First Prize $20.00; Second Prize $10.00; Third Prize $5.00. For Largest Yield From One Plant.--(Weigh it as it ripens.)--First Prize $15.00; Second Prize $10.00. For Best Photograph--Either of fruit or plant.--First Prize $15.00; Second Prize $10.00. For Best Description of Majestic Tomato.--First Prize $10.00; Second Prize $5.00. You must buy the seed from us in 1906 in order to compete for the prize and the empty packets should be returned to us with your report. Weight [Weigh] your largest tomato carefully and exactly and also your crop from one plant, as they mature, and send in reports by October 20th signed by two witnesses. Be sure that your weights are made so accurately that you can make affidavit to them if necessary. The photographs and descriptions should also be sent in at as early a date as possible, so that prizes can be awarded by October 20th.

[image] TENERIFFE CANARY.

Farm Seed Novelties. Most of the Novelties in Farm Seeds which we offer will be found listed in the Farm Seed Department, and we offer here only a few items.

[image] GIANT CUZCO CORN.

TENERIFFE CANARY GRASS. A wonderfully productive grass from the Canary Islands which succeeds in all parts of America from Florida to Manitoba and makes a grand crop of hay and seed even in sections where Millet proves a failure. It has been tested for several years past in a small way in various parts of the country and has proven to be a good pasture grass and has yielded an immense crop of good hay. It has also proven highly profitable to grow for the seed, and the straw or hay after the seed has been threshed out retains much of its nutritive value, being considered better than millet, and is relished by the cattle. In 1903 a Canadian farmer grew a crop of 1392 lbs. seed and two tons of hay per acre. Last year a farmer who had confidence in the crop, put in 400 acres and in spite of being somewhat ignorant as to how to handle the crop, it produced about 1250 lbs. (25 bushels) per acre. At that time Canary seed was wholesaling in the Chicago market at $5.20 per 100 lbs., so that at that rate the product would be worth about $63.00 per acre in addition to the value of the straw for feeding. There is not a city, town, nor even a country neighborhood where canary seed is not used for feeding birds, and it is also of high value for feeding little chicks and will make a fine grade of flour which is used in some parts of Europe for making bread, and large quantities of it are used for stiffening cloth. Last year 6,597,500 lbs. (equals about 132,000 bushels) was imported into this country and paid a high import duty. DESCRIPTION.--The Teneriffe Canary Grass is of special value for growing here. It belongs to the class known botanically as Phalaris Canarensis. The seed is smaller than wheat and it requires 25 lbs. to sow an acre. It may be sown broadcast, but does better if put in with a wheat drill. Looks much like wheat when growing, the leaves being broad, and it grows to a height of 3 or 4 feet. It is a highly ornamental grass, the spikelets being striped green and white. The seed heads are large, oval and contain upwards of 100 seeds each. It grows well even on poor sandy or clay soils, but does much better on good ground. Can be grown on high land or low, wet spots, and is desirable for sloping land which is inclined to wash. May be sown as early in spring as oats. Do not get this confused with other varieties of Phalaris which are inferior in productiveness or quality, but insist on having the true Teneriffe Canary seed. Price, large pkt. 10c, lb. 35c, 3 lbs. for 90c postpaid. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.50, 25 lbs. $3.00; per bushel (50 lbs.) $5.50.

THOUSAND HEADED KALE. Will yield a much heavier crop than Dwarf Essex Rape and is now considered much superior to the rape in some sections. The seed can be sown early in April or any time thereafter till midsummer. It grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet, and is so covered with small whorls of leaves that the name of Thousand Headed Kale was given it. Sow broadcast 3 lbs. per acre or in rows 18 inches apart, using one pound per acre. Per pkt. 5c, ¼ lb. 15c, lb. 50c postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, by express @ 25c.

GIANT CUZCO CORN. A strange and curious corn from Peru, with kernels of truly mammoth size, as shown in our illustration, each one being as large as 4 to 10 kernels of ordinary field corn. It will cause wonder and astonishment in everyone who sees it. It is quite late in maturing and therefore should be started early in pots in the house. Sold in packets of 10 seeds for 10c.

NEW HULLESS BUCKWHEAT. Also called Rye Buckwheat owing to the resemblance of the grain to rye. A great novelty from Russia which we introduced and it has greatly pleased our customers, yielding immense crops. It is a curious variety of buckwheat and it is exactly like the ordinary varieties in foliage, blossom, shape of plant and habit of growth, except that it produces grains free from hulls. Seed may be sown any time from April 1st to August 1st. Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By freight, ½ pk. 65c, pk. $1.15, bu. $3.50.

UPLAND RICE. An early variety which can be grown on any ordinary land without irrigation, although it prefers a moist situation, and has matured in Illinois. Its growth is similar to wheat. Sow early in drills 2 feet apart, and drop the seeds one inch apart in drills, covering about 1½ inches, one peck per acre. It stools out very heavily. Price per pkt. 5c, ¼ lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By express or freight, ½ pk. 65c, pk. (11 lbs.) $1.00, bu. $3.75.

[image] THOUSAND HEADED KALE.

WE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO HAVE OUR CUSTOMERS REPORT RESULTS OF THEIR TESTS OF OUR FARM SEED NOVELTIES.

48. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUlDE.

FLORAL NOVELTIES. All flower lovers will want to try some of these "Gems of the Floral Kingdom" this year as our list contains many varieties which are specially desirable and of surpassing beauty. Most of them are very easily grown and we are sure that they will give satisfaction. Why not beautify your garden this year with some of these floral gems?

[image] FAIRY ROSES.

[image] GLORIA, OR BUTTON HOLE ASTER.

AUSTRALIAN STAR FLOWER. (Cephalipterum Drummondi.)--A half hardy annual lately discovered in West Central Australia. This surpassingly unique and beautiful plant grows readily from seed in any ordinary garden soil, preferring a rather sandy one. Blooms early in the season and continues in bloom for a long time. The fragrant flowers are of a peculiarly pleasing rosy crimson shade, sometimes approaching pure white, are produced in large graceful clusters which when cut will retain their form and color in perfection permanently. Full grown plants are about one foot high and the same across. Sow early in the open ground, or may be started early in the house and transplanted. Pkt. 10c.

GLORIA OR BUTTONHOLE ASTER. One of the prettiest little plants for bedding that we know of. The plants grow to a height of 10 inches, are very branching and free blooming. As many as 40 flowers have been counted on many plants. The flowers are about 2½ inches in diameter, and pure white with a brilliant scarlet margin. Pkt. 10c.

NICOTIANA SANDERAE. A grand novelty and one which will delight all flower lovers. The old Nicotiana Affinis has always been a favorite on account of its pure white flowers and delightful fragrance and the Sanderae is much like it except that it is of a beautiful rosy carmine color and blooms more freely. Grows about two feet high, branches freely and is fairly loaded with flowers which are open all day instead of being a night bloomer like some other sorts. Sow seeds early in the house and transplant in May to the open ground. Pkt. 15c.

MISS ALICE ROOSEVELT ASTER. A most charming new variety from England, named in honor of our president's daughter. It belongs to the Victoria class and is of a pale, creamy yellow, or primrose tint, changing to a beautiful rosy pink. It is a continuous bloomer, and shows several shades and colors at all times on the same plant, thus making a showy novelty. Pkt. 15c.

FAIRY ROSES. These little beauties are very easily grown from seed. The roses are only about an inch across, usually very double, and seldom single; they are borne in large clusters and are of many colors. What is most remarkable these Fairy roses grow only 10 to 15 inches high and will commence blooming in a few weeks after the seed is sown, and continue year after year in uninterrupted profusion from May until frost. Also nice for pot plants for winter blooming. Per pkt. 10c.

SWEET SCENTED MAY FLOWER VERBENA. This is of the same trailing habit as the Arbutus or Mayflower, its branches creeping over the ground and hugging it closely. Its blossoms are of the same shape and about the same size. Has lovely pink and white color, making its flowers resemble the arbutus; and has the same fragrance. Pkt. 10c.

[image] Miss Alice Roosevelt--Aster.

CLITORIA TERNATEA. A beautiful perennial plant which is suitable for pots or the garden, and which blooms freely the first season from seed; blossoms shaped like Sweet Peas and of a dark, rich indigo blue with a white center. Pkt. 10c.

INTERNATIONAL NOVELTIES MIXED. A mixture of floral novelties from various parts of the world, which includes many sorts not generally grown in this country. See description on page 68. Pkt. 10c, 3 for 25c.

BIRD OF PARADISE FLOWER. This plant properly known as Poinciana Gillesi, may be considered one of the wonders of nature, as it is of curious and strange form. Flowers are 2½ ins. in diameter and produced in large trusses, of a rich golden yellow, the attractive part being the large pistils, which are of crimson color and spread out in fan shape. If started early will produce a profusion of blooms the first year. Per pkt. of 10 seeds 10c.

STOKESIA CYANEA. A beautiful native plant sometimes known as Cornflower Aster; blooms from July to October; blossoms looks like Centaurea and are of a beautiful lavender blue color. Pkt. 15c.

COMMELINA SELLOWINA. A lovely perpetual flowering "Wandering Jew," suitable for the garden in summer or for pots all the year. The flowers look like blue butterflies; blooms in a very short time from seed. Pkt. 10c.

[image] GOLD AND SILVER FLOWER.

GOLD AND SILVER FLOWER. A great novelty from New South Wales botanically known as Polycalmna which we introduced last year. We were much surprised and pleased at the beauty of this flower, and we are sure our customers will be. The plants have long narrow leaves while the flowers somewhat resemble small quilled asters, about 1½ inches in diameter or just the size of a silver dollar. The plant is literally covered with these flowers, our cut being a very poor illustration of the bush. Flowers are silvery white, while center petals are yellow, giving the appearance of a five dollar gold piece laid in the center of a silver dollar, which at a few feet distant is quite striking and has given the plant its name. It is intensely double; blooms freely and is decidedly ornamental not only in beds but also for cut flowers. This is not all however, as the flowers not only retain their beauty like other flowers when kept in vases, but they are everlasting and look as pretty when dry as fresh, so that the cut flowers can be kept in good condition. Pkt. 10c.

AMERICAN BANNER LARKSPUR. This handsome flower originated on our grounds and was so distinct from all other flowers that it sprang at once into favor. The illustration represents a single stem showing how loaded the plants are with flowers. The name American Banner was given because it is the only flower we know of that combines the national colors--red, white and blue--in each flower. Plants grow to a height of about 2 feet, of good, regular shape, with delicate fern-like foliage, a vigorous grower, and it is not injured by dry weather. The plants are fairly loaded with long spikes of double striped and blotched flowers, having various shades of pink, carmine, dark blue, purple and white, delicately and beautifully blended, sometimes four or five shades on a single floret. Pkt. 10c.

[image] AMERICAN BANNER LARKSPUR.

PERENNIAL PHLOX ARE BECOMING "ALL THE RAGE," AND THEY ARE GRAND FLOWERS. SEE PAGE 89.