1906

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 89.

[image] RUDBECKIA OR GOLDEN GLOW.

RUDBECKIA, or Golden Glow.--A glorous [glorious] new hardy plant that should find a place in every garden. It is of fine habit; vigorous growth, with early, continuous and immense blooming qualities. It will be found excellent also for cut flower purposes. The stems are long and gracefully poised. The foilage [foliage] is abundant and ornamental. It attains a height of six to eight feet, and a small plant set out in the spring will produce hundreds of blossoms during August and September, each one as large as a good sized chrysanthemum. Thousands of flower lovers have admired this plant on our place. It is of easiest culture and sure to please all. Nice for a screen row at back of lawn. Price 10c, dozen $1.00.

[image] PHLOX SUBLATA OR MOSS PINK.

PHLOX.--Sublata.--(Moss Pink.--One of the finest of low, turfy-growing plants, fine for carpeting under trees, aronnd [around] rock-work, edging beds, etc. Early in spring is very showy with its cloud of bright pink and white blossoms. We do not understand why this is not more widely grown, for it is perfectly hardy, and will care for itself. Each 10c, doz. 60c. LYSIMACHIA.--A small creeping plant sometimes called "Creeping Jenny;" quite useful for borders and cemetery planting, forming a mat of green foliage. Each 10c, doz. 75c. HOLLYHOCKS.--These old favorites are again becoming quite popular and they are both showy and desirable for backgrounds and massing. Choicest varieties; mixed colors. Strong plants. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.

PERENNIAL ASTER.--On [One] of the finest of the perennial plants; very showy, exceeding strong-growing and free-flowering, presenting a mass of small, bright rosy pink flowers in large clusters during late summer and autumn. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. HARDY PHLOX.--We know of nothing in hardy perennials more showy or effective than a fine collection of hardy phloxes, and the new and improved varieties that have been introduced recently will add very much to their popularity. Some of the varieties have exceeding brilliant shades of color. In others the flowers are very large and the coloring very desirable. They bloom from June until very late fall. Fringed Queen.--A novelty and the most beautiful pure white variety ever sent out. The trusses or flower heads are of immense size and each floret is large and beautifully fringed or feathered. Each 20c. Pearl.--Best pure white variety. Large beautiful flowers. Each 15c. Amphion.--Deep purplish crimson. Each 15c. Wm. Robinson.--An elegant, large, fine, rosy salmon variety. Each 15c. Amorite.--White overlaid with lilac. Center rosy crimson Each 15c. Bayard.--Attractive new variety. Bright rosy lilac. Each 15c. Mixed Varieties.--A fine assortment at a low price. Each 10c, doz. 85c. Large field grown clumps, each 25c. MARGUERITE--Golden.--(Anthemis.) A fine yellow flowered perennial; a continuous bloomer the entire summer, withstanding both wet and dry weather. The flowers are of the exact form of a daisy, but clear yellow. Each 15c.

[image] HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX.

DAY LILY.--White.--(Funkia.)--A very beautiful plant for partly shady places. Large, round, heart-shaped leaves, clusters of fragrant lily-shaped white flowers. Each 15c, doz. $1.50. Blue.--Like above only flowers are of a lovely blue color borne on tall spikes. Each 15c, doz. $1.25. Variegated.--Beautifully mottled dark green and pure white leaves, lilac flowers. Each 20c, doz. $2.00. DICENTRA.--Spectabilis.--The old Bleeding Heart, as lovely as ever. In early spring it bears its long chains of pendulous bloom of exquisite beauty. Each, 25c. DELPHINIUM--Formosum.--(Hardy Larkspur.)--Its long spikes of bright blue flowers are produced continually from June until frost. Handsome in clumps. If clipped off as they begin to fade they produce a succession of bloom all summer. Each 15c, doz. $1.50. SAPONARIA.--(Bouncing Betsey.)--Old fashioned perennial with pink flowers. Each 10c, doz. 75c. HELIANTHUS.--Multiflorus Plenus.--A plant that should be in every garden, and one that will give entire satisfaction. The flowers are from 3 to 4 inches in diameter, as double as any Double Dahlia, and cover the plant from the ground to the top. Color a bright golden yellow. It should have a sunny position and a rich soil. Each 15c, doz. $1.25. SPIRAEA.--Blue.--(Caryopteris.)--A handsome shrubby plant from China; hardy; cover with straw during winter. Color a beautiful azure blue; a fine plant for pots or open ground. Blooms luxuriantly from mid-summer untll [until] heavy frosts. Each 20c.

[image] BLUE SPIRAEA.

COLUMBINE.--The Columbines are old favorite late spring and early summer blooming plants, growing about two feet high, that succeed in any ordinary garden soil. The varieties offered are a selection of the best kinds. Each 15c, doz. $1.25. FOXGLOVE.--These are among the most satisfactory of the summer-flowering hardy perennials, succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but trifling attention will give a wealth of flowers during June and July. They are used extensively with good effect for naturalizing in shrubberies and other shady situations. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. EULALIA.--Zebrina.--A stately ornamental grass for the lawn or hardy border. The variegated foliage is evenly striped crosswise with broad bands of golden yellow; hardy; produces 50 to 100 plumes. Each 25c. HARDY GARDEN PINKS.--Dwarf hardy plants that will grow anywhere and increase in beauty every year; delightful clove-like fragrance; long blooming. Her Majesty.--A grand variety; plants grow to large size, spreading and producing immense numbers of pure white, perfectly double flowers. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. Abbotsford.--Deep carmine, marbled with white; rich clove fragrance. Each 10c. Mary Gray.--Reddish purple, lacing of white. Ea. 15c. Lord Lyons--Dark maroon; lighter shading. Ea. 10c. Gertrude.--White with maroon markings. Each 10c. Large field-grown clumps assorted, unnamed varieties of Garden Pinks, 20c each, $1.75 per dozen.

[image] HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORUS PLENUS.

WE INVITE FLOWER LOVERS TO VISIT OUR TRIAL GROUNDS--12 ACRES OF FLOWERS.

90. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] FESTIVA MAXIMA PAEONY

PAEONIES. EVERYONE know the old-fashioned red "Piny" of our grandmother's garden--but the specialists of America, Europe, and particularly those of Japan, have been at work so that there are now more than one thousand named varieties, many of them of the most curiously beautiful shapes, and colors. It is truly a noble flower, rivaling the rose in brilliancy of color and prefection [perfection] of bloom, while greatly surpassing it in size and stately grandeur. One writer has well said: "The paeony fully equals the rose, except in poetry, perfume, thorns, bugs, and disease." They are as hardy as an oak, requiring no protection even in the severest climate. They are of the easiest culture, most vigorous habit, and free from all disease and insects. The foliage is rich, glossy and ornamental even when plants are not in bloom. Many of the newer varieties are quite fragrant and no other flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets, the blooms selling readily in Chicago and other large eastern cities for ten dollars a hundred and the supply does not equal the demand. We have acres of paeonies including a vast number of sorts, but name only a few of the most popular and offer the others in mixture. Festiva Maxima.--This variety is by far the finest double white paeony grown. The flower is of immense size, perfectly globular, the guard petals being large, while the inner petals are crimped, thus making it appear extremely double. The color is of the purest snow white with sometimes slight carmine marks in the center. Usually sell at $1.00 each, but we offer it at only 75c, dozen $8.00. Victoria Tricolor.--Has a very large full flower. The outer petals pale rose mottled with pink; center yellowish white. Each 25c, doz. $2.50. La Esperance.--An exceedingly fine vivid rose colored flower, growing compact and highly perfumed, early, free flowering. Each 35c, doz. $3.50. Andre Lauries.--A very double flower of deep bright red that blooms till late in the season. Each 25c, doz. $2.50. Grandiflora Rubra.--Extra large perfect balls of pure blood red, magnificent flowers. Probably the largest red variety in existence, often eight or nine inches across, and so double as to appear like perfect balls. Give it rich soil and you will be surprised. Each 50c, dozen $4.75. Double White.--Large size double flowers which appear to be pure white on the bush, but when placed beside Festiva Maxima show a slight creamy tint. It is about as pure white, however, as any other double white and is a free bloomer. Ea. 50c, doz. $4.00. Rubra Triumphans--An early blooming, very sweet scented flower of rich, brilliant, glowing, satiny crimson color. Each 25c, dozen $2.00.

Golden Harvest.--It is probably the nearest approach to a yellow Paeony. A very sweet and showy flower. Each 60c, doz. $5.50. Marie Lemoine.--A very lovely large silky flower; white shaded with soft delicate flesh color. Full double, a good bloomer, fragrant. Each 40c, dozen $3.50. Medium Pink.--A very extra fine, large flower of handsome, bright pink color. Blooms freely. Each 25c, doz. $2.50. Ruth.--An especially choice sort. Foliage rich, glossy green, ornamental even when plant is not in bloom. Flower is of good size, perfectly double and of a clear handsome pink color. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.

TRITOMA.--Pfitzeri--Sometimes known as Flaming Torch or Red Hot Poker Plant. At floral exhibitions and when sent as cut-flowers to market, this plant attracts great attention. It grows from 3 to 4 feet high, the flower measuring 12 to 15 inches long. They are of dazzling scralet [scarlet], lower half of flower tinged with rich orange. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.

[image] ¼ SIZE GRANDIFLORA RUBRA PAEONY.

Fine Mixed.--This mixture contains many of the choicest American and foreign sorts, but as we have a very large stock we offer them at only 20c each, $2.00 per dozen, $12.50 per 100, charges prepaid. Why not put in a large bed or border your drive with them? SWEET WILLIAM.--Well known, free blooming, hardy perennial plants, which produces masses of lovely, brilliant, sweet scented flowers through a long period, making a splendid effect in beds. One foot high. Flowers borne on heads or umbels, with individual florets nearly an inch across. Color white, pink, crimson, carmine, purple, etc., with eyes and rich markings. Each 10c, doz. 85c. ICELAND POPPY.--Fern-like foliage and bear an immense number of elegant flowers. Hardy. Each 15c, doz. $1.25.

[image] SWANLEY WHITE VIOLET.

VIOLETS.--Of all perfumes that of violets is no doubt the most delicate and pleasant and easily places these modest little blue flowers among our greatest favorites. Violets grow and bloom freely if given a cool situation, but will not succeed in a warm place, and should be well covered to insure [ensure] their protection during the winter months. Swanley White.--Unquestionably the finest double variety in existance [existence] and is a decided acquisition. Plants are of vigerous [vigorous] growth, producing a great many of the pure, snowy white, double flowers. It has such a delightful odor that it has been called the "Queen of Fragrance." Each 10c, doz. $1.00. Marie Louise.--To contrast with the white we ofier [offer] this, the finest double blue violet grown. Color deep violet blue; very fragrant; continual bloomer. It is of easy growth. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. California.--Grand new single variety. A sturdy grower, dense, heavy foliage, free from disease. Flowers fragrant, a clear unfading violet purple. Flowers are large and borne on stems ten to twelve inches long. Hardiest of all. Each 10c, doz. $100. Princess of Wales.--Broad pansy-like flowers of a beautiful violet purple shade, with lighter center. A vigorous growing plant with clean, healthy foliage and stiff, long stems. It is one of the most beautiful and free flowering violets. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. YUCCA--Filamentosa. (Adam's Needle.)--Tropical looking plant with long, narrow leaves; remains green the entire year. Grows in clumps and throws up a flower stalk from 3 to 4 feet high, from which hangs from 100 to 300 creamy white bell-shaped flowers. It blooms a long time. Each 15c, doz. $1.50; strong 2-year plants 30c. PLATYCODON.--(Bush Clematis.) A low-growing, bushy, herbaceous plant with extremely handsome deep green foliage and bearing grand clusters of beautiful, large bell shaped flowers; lovely violet blue; from 1 to 2 feet high. Blooms June to October. Each 15c. White.--Similar to the foregoing; white flowers. Each 15c.

[image] YUCCA FILAMENTOSA.

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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 91.

[image] LILIUM AURATUM

BEAUTIFUL LILIES. NOTHING can surpass the Lily in beauty, purity, delicacy and stately magnificent grandeur. A few clumps planted in some place in in your yard where they will not be disturbed from year to year, will reward you with abundant flowers. These varieties are, perhaps, the most popular lilies grown, being of easy cultivation, and producing large flowers of delicate beauty on strong stems. Bloom better the second year and thereafter. AURATUM.--(Japanese Gold Banded Lily.)--This is justly entitled to the name often given it, "The Queen of Lilies." The immense flowers are produced in great profusion and are deliciously fragrant. The large white petals are thickly spotted with rich chocolate crimson, and have a bright golden yellow band through the center of each. Each 20c, doz. $1.75; extra large bulbs each 80c, doz. $2.75. SPECIOSUM RUBRUM.--These are perhaps the most popular Lilies grown, being easy of cultivation and produce large flowers of delicate beauty on strong stems; height from 2 to 4 feet. Blooms in August. Flowers are white, with a deep rosy or crimson band on each petal, with deeper colored spots between. They are 5 to 6 inches in diameter, very fragrant, and have all the hardiness of the Speciosum class. Each 15c, 3 for 40c. SPECIOSUM ALBUM.--Has large white flowers of great substance, beautifully recurved. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. TIGRINUM SPLENDENS.--An improved Tiger Lily growing sometimes six feet high, and producing large pyramids or [of] orange red flowers spotted with black. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. LONGIFLORUM.--(Easter Lily.)--This mammoth white trumpet Lily, with flowers 4 to 5 inches long, is one of the best of Lilies for winter blooming, because its grand trumpet-shaped flowers, which give forth a delicate perfume, are wonderfully beautiful and expressive. When planted in the open ground they should be protected during the winter. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. THUNBERGIA ELEGANS.--A strong grower, dense foliage, 3 feet high, flowers upright, cup-shape, and borne in clusters of 5 to 12. Color a dark orange spotted brown. Perfectly hardy. Each 15c, 3 for 40c.

[image] LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM.

DOUBLE TIGER LILY.--A double form of the old Tiger Lily. The flower is densely double, color orange red, spotted with black. Blooms freely and should be more largely grown. Each 15c, doz. $1.35. TENUIFOLIUM.--The lovely Coral Lily of Siberia. Brightest of all Lilies, of shining coral red color. Foliage finely cut. This is indeed a little beauty. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.

LILY OF THE VALLEY. A well-known and universally admired spring flowering plant, bearing bell-shaped, freely produced and powerfully fragrant flowers. To grow in open ground select a partly shaded rather moist situation, and they are charming when grown in large patches, as their handsome green leaves and lovely sprays of flowers make a beautiful effect together. When once planted and established, the crowns increase in number and the larger ones flower each year without attention. Now is the time to set out a bed of these delightful flowers. Our price is low for choice stock such as we send out. Four strong roots for 15c, doz. 35c.

[image] DOUBLE TIGER LILY.

[image] LILY OF THE VALLEY.

MELPOMENE.--Words cannot describe the beauty of this variety. Frosted white, spotted, clouded and bearded with pinkish crimson. Petals are deeply recurved and widely bordered. Each 20c, doz. $1.75. CANADENSE.--A handsome native variety which should be planted in a shady place. Has drooping bell-shaped yellow and red flowers. Each 15c, doz. $1.25. LEMON LILY.--Each 15c. ORANGE LILY.--Each 15c.

Lily Collection. One nice bulb each of the Auratum, Rubrum, Album, Longiflorum and Melpomene Lilies for only 75 cents postpaid.

WINTER BLOOMING BULBS. Some of the most beautiful and fragrant of all the flowers grown belong to this class, and when potted in the house, they come in bloom just at the time when flowers are most wanted and most difficult to obtain. Our bulbs arrive from Holland about Sept. 15th. The best way is to order during the spring or summer, then your order will be filled as soon as bulbs are received. We name only a few kinds here. You should send for fall catalogue which contains a full descriptive list. Ready September 1st. Hyacinths.--Either double or single mixed. Each 8c, doz. 85c. Crocus.--Mixed colors. Doz. 10c. Narcissus, or Daffodils.--Mixed varieties. Each 5c, doz. 50c. Tulips.--Double or single mixed. Each 4c, doz. 30c. Scilla Siberica.--Each 4c, doz. 35c. Chinese Sacred Lily.--Each 15c. Snowdrops.--Single--extra fine bulbs, 15c per doz. Double--extra fine bulbs, 25c per doz. Freesias.--Each 3c, doz. 20c.

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REMEMBER THAT BULBS CAN BE KEPT THROUGH THE WINTER AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY NEXT YEAR.

92. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

NURSERY STOCK. Nothing is more healthful than fruit, and nothing more easily grown. No farm, garden or city lot is complete without a few fruit trees and small fruit plants. It is essential that you secure good plants and trees in order to grow good fruit. We aim to send out only the very best stock, which with necessary care in planting and cultivating will surely give satisfactory results. The following prices are all for first-class stock, carefully packed for shipping. Fifty or more of any variety at the hundred rate. Where quoted "by express" the purchaser is to pay the transportation charges by express or freight. Orders for nursery stock must amount to at least fifty cents. Ask for special prices on large orders, sending list of wants.

RASPBERRIES. NEW CARDINAL.--This wonderful berry surprises all by its great growth, extreme hardiness, exceeding productiveness and the unusual richness of its pure flavored, large purple berries. Leading horticulturists everywhere have pronounced it oue [one] of the fruit wonders of the century and the most profitable of all sorts. Each 20c, doz. $1.25, prepaid. By express per 100 $2.75. CUMBERLAND.--This is undoubletdly [undoubtedly] the best blackcap variety yet introduced. It is of very large size, good quality, firm and handsome, and an excellent shipper. Plants vigorous and hardy, productive and free from disease. Each 20c, doz. $1.25 prepaid; by express per 100 $2.50. CONRATH.--Resembles the Gregg in many ways, but is much earlier, better quality and hardier. It makes a very strong, healthy growth and is considered one of the iron-clad varieties. Each 15c, doz. $1.00 prepaid; by express per 100 $2.25. GREGG.--Too well known to need description. Has been one of the leading blackcap varieties for many years. Each 15c, doz. 75c prepaid; by express per 100 $2.00. WALLACE'S RED.--Considered by many to be the best flavored red raspberry grown. It is healthy and roots from tips; does not sucker; commences to ripen about July 1st, and continues bearing for several weeks. Each 15c, doz. $1.25 prepaid; by express per 100 $3.00.

[image] CARDINAL RASPBERRY.

HAYMAKER.--Purple red color cap, not so dark as Columbia or Shaffer but larger and firmer than either of these varieties; never crumsbles [crumbles] and stands up well in shipping. Considered the best purple cap yet introduced. Roots from the tips. Each 25c; doz. $2.00.

STRAWBERRIES. Perfect flowered varieties are marked (s); the imperfect, marked (p), must have perfect flowered sorts planted with them or they will not fruit. Ask for price by the thousand.

[image] ERIE BLACKBERRY.

ROUGH RIDER (s).--This new variety has proved to be one of the most vigorous growing and productive varieties yet introduced. The fruit is very large, slightly irregular, quite firm and of most excellent quality. Ripens from medium to late. Per doz. 50c, per 100 $2.25 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.75. SAMPLE (p).-- Of large size, fine shape, good quality. It has been claimed that it produced 16,000 quarts per acre on the grounds of the originator in Massachusetts. The season for ripening is long, and it holds its size well to the last picking; also does well in matted rows. Per doz. 50c, per 100 $2.00 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.75. CLYDE (s).--This has been one of the most popular varieties in the west for the past few years. It is of vigorous growth and very productive. The berries are a deep scarlet in color and moderately firm. Decidedly the best early sort. Per doz. 40c, per 100, $1.25 postpaid. By express, per 100 $1.00. SENATOR DUNLAP (s).--A medium sized variety; very hardy, productive and vigorous grower. Remains in bearing until quite late. It is unsurpassed in quality. Claimed to be the best all round variety yet introduced. Per doz. 50c, per 100 $1.75 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.50. BISMARCK (s).--This resembles Bubach, of which it is a seedling, but is not quite so large, but much better in shape, color and quality. It is very productive and ripens late in the season. Per doz. 40c, per 100 $1.25 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.00. SEAFORD (p).--Of extraordinary merit. Begins ripening early and continues late. A most excellent variety for home use. It is a deep, glossy crimson, of excellent quality. The plant is an exceptionally vigorous grower. Per doz. 40c, per 100 $1.25 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.00. WARFIELD. (p).--This is one of the best known market berries, of medium size and excellent quality and a good shipper. It is one of the best early sorts and maintains its size well throughout the season. Per doz. 30c, per 100 $1.00 postpaid. By express per 100 75c.

BLACKBERRIES. OHMER.--A valuable late variety. Fully as hardy a [as] Snyder; very productive and of excellent quality. Each 20c, doz. $1.25 postpaid. By express 100 for $3.00. ERIE.--Very productive. Fruit large and of fine quality. Makes a very attractive appearance on the market. Each 20c, doz. $1.25 prepaid. By express per 100 $3.00. ANCIENT BRITON.--This is regarded as one of the hardiest blackberries and especially adapted to Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Each 15c, doz. $1.00 prepaid. By express 100 $2.25. SNYDER.--Extremely hardy and very productive. The standard sort for the west. Each 15c, doz. 75c prepaid. By express per 100 $2.00.

[image] CLYDE.

[image] ROUGH RIDER.

BEDERWOOD (s).--This is one of the best known varieties for planting with Warfield or Crescent, as it produces a large amount of pollen. It is of excellent color and a good shipper. Ripens early. Per doz. 30c, per 100 $1.00 postpaid. By express per 100 75c. CRESCENT (p).--One of the old standard varieties, which will produce a large crop where other varieties would fail, as it will stand an unusual amount of neglect. The berry is of medium size and fair quality. Per doz. 30c, per 100 $1.00 postpaid. By express per 100 75c. NICK OHMER (s).--Very large in size, uniform in shape, dark glossy red, firm and excellent flavor. Season rather late. Per doz. 50c, per 100 $1.50 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.25. LOVETT'S EARLY (s).--This variety succeeds well almost everywhere. It has a perfect bloom and bears heavy crops of medium sized berries, which are firm and of good color. Produces very early fruit. Per doz. 30c, per 100 $1.00 postpaid. By express per 100 75c. BRANDYWINE (s).--Large berry, vigorous strong grower and makes a large heavy plant. It is fine for market, being large, firm and a handsome red color. The blooms are perfect, making it a good fertilizer for other varieties. Per doz. 40c, per 100 $1.25 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.00. PARKER EARLE (s).--One of the most vigorous and best sorts for family garden. Per doz. 50c, per 100 $1.75 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.50. WM. BELT (s).--Plant large and a thrifty grower. Berry large, of brilliant glossy red color and best quality. Per doz. 50c, per 100 $1.85 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.50.

Certificate No. 76. State of Iowa, CERTIFICATE OF NURSERY INSPECTION. This is to certify, that the nursery stock for sale by The Iowa Seed Co. of Des Moines, County of Polk, State of Iowa, has been inspected according to the provisions of Chap. 53 of the 27th Gen. Assembly, and that no indications have been found of the presence of the San Jose scale or other dangerous insect or plant disease. This certicate [certificate] is invalid after June 1, 1906. July 29, 1905, Ames, Ia. H. E. SUMMERS, State Entomologist.

IF YOU WANT A LARGE LOT OF NURSERY STOCK WRITE FOR PRICES.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 93.

[image] CAMPBELL'S EARLY.

GRAPES. McPIKE.--This grand new sort is now pronounced the most valuable black variety ever offered. A great improvement on the Worden. Early, bunches large and compact, ripens evenly and berries are of enormous size. Each 50c, doz. $4.00 postpaid. CAMPBELL'S EARLY.--Strong grower with large healthy foliage. Very productive, its keeping and shipping qualities are unequaled by any other early grape. Ripens with Moore's Early. Bunch and berry large, glossy black with blue bloom. Sweet and juicy; clusters are usually shouldered. Each 35c, per doz. $3.50 postpaid. By express per 100, $15.00. MOORE'S EARLY.--Bunch large, berry very large and round, vines exceedingly hardy. A very desirable early market black variety, extremely hardy. Each 25c, per doz. $1.75 prepaid. By express per 100 $5.00. WORDEN.--A large grape of the Concord type, much earlier, larger and of better quality, hardy and more productive. The best all around black grape. Each 25c, per doz. $1.50 postpaid. By express per 100 $4.25. CONCORD.--The well known standard black variety. Succeeds well everywhere. Each 20c, per doz. $1.50 postpaid. By express per 100 $4.00. LUCILE.--A beautiful bright red grape, supposed to be a seedling of the Wyoming Red. Berry is very large and bunches large and compact. Is an enormous bearer of excellent fruit. Has never been known to winter kill, and is free from mildew and disease. Each 50c, per doz. $4.00 prepaid. AGAWAM.--Berries very large, bright red, with thick skin, very vigorous grower. Fruit of good quality. Each 25c, per doz. $1.50 postpaid. By express per 100 $4.50. WOODRUFF.--Of iron-clad hardiness, a rank grower and very healthy. Fruit large and very attractive. Usually shouldered. Sweet and of fair quality. Ripens soon after the Concord and stands at head of list of red varieties. Each 35c, doz. $2.50 postpaid. By express per 100 $8.00. NIAGARA.--This is a leading white variety, very productive and hardy. Bunch and berries large, green or white, changing to pale yellow when fully ripe; the skin thin and tough. Quality extra fine. Each 25c, per doz. $1.75 postpaid. By express per 100 $5.00.

DEWBERRY. LUCRETIA.--The best dewberry yet introduced for this section. Berries much larger and better in quality than blackberries. Each 15c, doz. $1.25 prepaid. By express per 100 $3.00.

PEARS. Any of the following varieties by express each 50 cents, per dozen $4.00. KIEFFER.--Large, rich colored and good quality. Excellent for canning; will keep until late in the winter. BARTLETT.--Large size of excellent quality. One of the leading varieties. SECKEL.--Small, but of excellent quality; tree extremely hardy.

PEACHES. Price each 30 cents; per dozen $2.50. Purchaser to pay express charges. CHAMPION.--Fruit large, beautiful in appearance, excellent flavor, skin creamy white with red cheeks, extremely hardy with freestones. CROSBY.--Medium size, bright orange yellow, streaked with carmine. One of the best standard sorts and claimed to be the hardiest of all peaches. Ripens in September.

CRAB APPLES. TRANSCENDENT.--Medium size, golden yellow, rich, crimson red cheek, hardy and an abundant bearer. HYSLOP.--Large, produced in clusters. Color dark rich red. Late. WHITNEY NO. 20.--Red striped. Fruit of medium size. Flesh firm and juicy. Early. Each of above 35c, dozen $2.75 by express.

APPLES. Price 25c each; $2.25 per dozen. Purchaser to pay transportation charges. Ask for prices by the hundred. SUMMER VARIETIES. BENONI.--Medium size, red, tender, juicy, productive. RED JUNE.--Medium, of excellent quality. DUCHESS.--Good size, very early, rich, juicy fruit. AUTUMN VARIETIES. MAIDEN'S BLUSH.--Beautiful blush cheek, large. DYER.--Light yellow, excellent quality. FAMEUSE.--(or Snow Apple.)--Medium size, striped with deep red; flesh very white, juicy, excellent quality. SWEET SWAAR.--Large, yellow, tender, spicy. WINTER VARIETIES. MAMMOTH BLACK TWIG.--Resembles Winesap, but is from one-third to one-half larger; very vigorous, strong grower. Productive, good quality and hardy. INGRAM.--Is from the seed of Rawle's Janet but is larger; tree very productive; valuable for a long keeper. BEN DAVIS.--Large, handsome, standard western variety for market. GRIMES' GOLDEN.--Good size, yellow, of highest quality, very productive. JONATHAN.--Medium, red, extra quality. GANO or BLACK BEN DAVIS.--An improved Ben Davis, nearly covered with deep dark red. RAWLE'S JANET or JENETIN.--Medium, yellow striped with red. Rich, crisp and juicy; a long keeper. TALMAN SWEET.--Medium, yellow like snow apple. WAGENER.--Is one of the most beautiful winter apples ever grown. Supposed to be a seedling of the Northern Spy. It is much brighter red and of the highest quality; the flesh being crisp, tender, aromatic. NORTHWESTERN GREENING.--Hardy, yellow, of rich flavor and a good keeper. Price:--any of above 25c, doz. $2.25, by express or freight, at purchaser's expense. Ask for prices by the hundred.

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CURRANTS. POMONA.--The most productive and vigorous red currant ever introduced, ripens early, but remains on the bush longer than any other sort. Of remarkably fine quality. Each 20c, doz. $1.75 prepaid. FAY'S PROLIFIC.--One of the most prolific, of excellent quality. Each 15c, doz. $1.25 prepaid. WHITE GRAPE.--Each 15c, doz. $1.00 prepaid.

GOOSEBERRES. JOSSELYN.--A new variety of gooseberry of superior merit. Very large, hardy, productive and free from mildew. Regarded the best of recent introduction. Be sure to secure one or more plants of this variety. Each 35c, dozen $2.75 prepaid. PEARL.--One of the most prolific gooseberries known, very hardy, entirely free from mildew. Superior in size and productivenes [productiveness] to Downing. One of the best of recent introduction. Each 25c, dozen $2.25 prepaid. INDUSTRY.--The best English sort yet introduced in this country. Each 25c, dozen $2.25 prepaid. HOUGHTON.--Each 20c, dozen $1.25 prepaid.

PLUMS. Any of the following sorts by express each 50 cents, dozen $4.00. BURBANK.--Considered by some to be the best of all the European sorts. Color clear cherry red with a thin lilac bloom. The flesh is a deep yellow color, very sweet and agreeable. LOMBARD.--A valuable market variety, one of the most hardy and popular. Late. FOREST GARDEN.--Large, nearly round, mottled red and yellow, very sweet and rich, early. DE SOTO.--Medium bright red, hardy and productive. WEAVER.--Flesh firm, red, juicy, with flavor resembling the apricot; freestone, early bearer and very productive, hardy and said to be curculio proof. WILD GOOSE.--Large, rich, melting and delicious. Tree strong grower and very prolific, season medium.

CHERRIES. Price each 50 cents, dozen $4.50. Purchaser to pay express or freight charges. EARLY RICHMOND.--Medium size, dark red, juicy acid flavor. One of the most valuable of the early varieties; unsurpassed for cooking. MONTMORENCY.--Large red acid cherry, larger than Early Richmond and about ten days later. Very productive. WRAGG.--Large late acid variety, dark purple; very productive.

EVERGREENS. Our Evergreens are all nice shaped and transplanted. Purchaser to pay express charges. [table] [column headings: Variety. Size. Each. Doz.] American Arbor Vitae. 12 to 18 inches. $ .30. $2.50. American Arbor Vitae. 18 to 24 inches. .50. 4.00. American Arbor Vitae. 24 to 36 inches. .75. 6.00. American Arbor Vitae. 36 to 60 inches. 1.00. 10.00. Scotch Pine. 12 to 18 inches. .30. 3.00. Scotch Pine. 18 to 24 inches. .50. 4.50. Scotch Pine. 24 to 36 inches. .75. 6.00. Norway Spruce. 12 to 18 inches. .40. 3.50. Norway Spruce. 18 to 24 inches. .60. 5.50. Norway Spruce. 24 to 48 inches. .85. 9.00.

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"AYE, KEEP PLANTIN' A TREE JOCK, IT'LL BE GROW'N WHILE YOU'R SLEEPIN."