1906

14. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS WHITE PORTUGAL LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD RED GLOBE WHITE GLOBE NEW CROP AMERICAN ONION SEED

Good onion seed is of the utmost importance as they are one of the most important crops grown, both in market and family gardens and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than onions. There is more money in onions grown from seed than almost any other crop. Fully realizing this, we have for many years made a specialty of onion seed which is all grown from choice, selected bulbs, critically examined before being set out for seed. In vitality it is very strong, being carefully tested, and we are sure that OUR ONION SEED CANNOT BE EXCELLED in purity, vitality or high quality. Large onions can easily be grown the first year from the seed by obtaining our American grown new crop onion seed. The crop was short this year and prices may advance. In comparing our prices with others, remember that we pay the postage. Deduct ten cents per pound if to be sent by express. Ask for prices in large lots. Packets contain about 1,000 seeds. CULTURE.--One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow one acre. The soil for onions should be a rich loam thoroughly enriched with well-rotted manure and pulverized before sowing the seed. It should be as free from weeds and grass as possible. As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills 14 inches apart, covering one-half inch. Commence hoeing as soon as the rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die, pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For pickles or sets the seed should be sown very thickly and in broad drills, about fifty pounds to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 pounds for pickling. For sowing onion seed and cultivating the crop, it will pay you to purchase a good drill and hand cultivator. See description elsewhere. Lang's Hand Weeder, price 30c, postpaid, is the best hand weeder made. Try it. New Onion Culture Book, 50c.

AUSTRALIAN BROWN.--A new medium sized, wonderfully hard and solid variety of onion, and one which is quite attractive for the market, both in form and color. They are extremely early in ripening, and produce a crop of fine bulbs which are very uniform in size. Color is a peculiarly clear amber brown, quite distinct from any other variety. In keeping qualities it exceeds any other variety that we know of. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.25. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.--A very handsome, round or globe-shaped variety of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early, sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. This is one of the best cropping varieties in existence, has yielded 1,000 bushels per acre, and one of our customers states that his crop averaged over 800 bushels per acre for 9 years. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.--This is a distinct new variety; the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Queen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety on the market. They are of pure paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, 1½ inches in diameter, and ¾ of an inch in thickness. For table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

[image] EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA BEST FOR PICKLING

LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.--The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender sorts are not profitable. Growers who prefer the red varieties will find this a magnificent strain, far surpassing the ordinary Red Wethersfield in size, productiveness and keeping qualities. Of the finest form, skin deep purplish red, flesh purplish white, finer grained than many of the red sorts. Our seed of this variety is extra select and cannot be excelled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

SPECIAL PRICES As prices named above are subject to change, we request persons desiring to purchase a large quantity to write for Special Quotations.

GOLDEN GLOBE.--Most desirable for main crop. See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. LARGE WHITE GLOBE.--The handsomest market variety in existence, making beautiful, clean, pure, silvery white bulbs of large, even size, globe shape, mild and pleasant flavor, and outsells every other variety. It is comparatively a good keeper and undoubtedly the best white sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. EXTRA EARLY RED.--Matures very early. Of medium size, flat shape, deep red in color; very closed grained, solid and heavy. This will often form bulbs in cold and mucky soils where other varieties fails. It is recommended particularly for the north and northwest where the seasons are short and cool. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. YELLOW DUTCH.--A standard yellow variety also called Large Strasburg and Flat Danvers in some markets. Early; a sure cropper; makes large, fine-shaped bulbs and the best sort to grow onion sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.25. WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVER SKIN.--The standard white variety for general culture. The bulbs grow to good size, ripening early and quite evenly. It is a good keeper. The flesh is very mild and sweet, the thin skin a clear, silvery white, of very handsome appearance. The best onion for pick- 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 70c, lb. $2.25. SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.--This is a very handsome variety and is deserving of general cultivation. It is medium early (none of the perfectly globed-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 70c, lb. $2.25. WHITE BERMUDA.--A favorite iu [in] the south. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 80c, lb. $2.75.

ALLIED VEGETABLES. If you like the onion flavor why not try some of the other vegetables of the same class; for some purposes they are superior. Notice Chives and Garlic on page 23 and Leek on page 11.

THE ONION SEED CROP IS VERY SHORT THIS YEAR AND PRICES MAY ADVANCE.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 15.

Big Onions. For table use large onions are much preferable to small ones and they will also bring a better price on the market. The five varieties listed on this page are of immense size, splendid quality and yield wonderfully large crops. While they do not keep quite as well as some other kinds, still they are usually good till January or Febuary [February].

[image] VESUVIUS

THE FIVE GIANTS One Packet Each of Mammoth Prizetaker, White Prizewinner, Copper King, Giant Vesuvius, and Silver King FOR ONLY 25 CENTS With each of these "Five Giant" collections we will send a circular giving full directions for "Growing Big Onions."

MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER.(--See cut No. 1.) This is without doubt the largest, handsomest, finest flavored, and in every way the best variety of yellow onion in the world. It is admittedly the largest of all varieties, having been grown to the enormous weight of over six pounds, and it is withal a handsome fine-flavored sort. Of a clear, bright straw color, and uniform, perfect globe shape. Produces enormous crops, one report being over 1,200 bushels per acre, and they bring an exra [extra] price, being sold on the market as fancy onions. Keeps wonderfully well. Our seed is unexcelled, and is in great favor with our customers in all parts of the United States. They ripen up hard and firm, and present the handsomest possible appearance in market, while the pure, white flesh is fine grained, mild and delicate in flavor. To grow the largest size, sow seed early in hotbeds and transplant to open ground as soon as weather is favorable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.50; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $5.00. COPPER KING or MAMMOTH POMPEII.--(No. 2.)--Have been grown to the enormous weight of five pounds and six ounces, and notwithstanding their large size they retain their shape and fine quality. To obtain an idea how large this really is, just weigh the largest onion you can obtain and compare weights, or weigh out five pounds and six ounces of common onions and imagine them all in one. Copper color, flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. MAMMOTH SILVER KING.--(No. 3.)--This giant sort is the largest of all white onions, no other white variety approaching its mammoth size. It is of attractive form, flattened, but thick through, as shown in the illustration. Single bulbs often attain weights of from 2½ to 4 lbs. each. The skin is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh a snowy white; so sweet and tender is the flesh that it can be eaten raw like an apple. Matures early and is of uniformly large size and perfect form, and consequently will bring a large price in the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

[image] BOTTOM ONION SETS TOP ONION SETS EGYPTIAN OR PERENNIAL ONION SETS POTATO ONION SETS

YELLOW BOTTOM SETS.--Like the White, except color. More used than any other kind. Pt. 15c, qt. 30c; not prepaid, pk. 85c, bu. $2.75. RED BOTTOM SETS.--Like above, except that they are of dark red color. Very hardy. Pt. 15c, qt. 30c; not prepaid, pk. 85c, bu. $2.75. WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION SETS.--Pure silvery white; frequently producing as many as twenty bulbs in a single cluster; excellent quality; very early. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c; not prepaid, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00. RED TOP or BUTTON SETS.--Still largely called for in some sections. Pt. 20c, qt. 30c; not prepaid, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.

GIANT VESUVIUS.--(No. 4)--This grand new mammoth variety is a foreign sort. It is well shown by our illustration. In rich soil, under good cultivation, they grow to an immense size the first year. They are of a handsome globe shape, somewhat elongated, veritable beauties, and will attract attention anywhere. Color almost a blood red, flesh nearly white, quality most excellent; much more tender and mild than the American sorts. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 70c, lb. $2.25. MAMMOTH WHITE PRIZE WINNER.--In magnificent shape and enormous size, the White Prize Winner is the exact counterpart of the Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker, which has become so popular in the last few years, differing only in its handsome silvery white skin. Hundreds of market gardeners and onion growers have tried it, and say that no other white onion equals it. One enthusiastic grower says: I raised a White Prize Winner measuring 17 inches in circumference and weighing over 4 pounds, which astonished my neighbors and took first prize at our county fair." Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

We offer a prize of $10.00 FOR THE LARGEST ONION grown this year from seed purchased direct from us. The mammoth varieties we list on this page may compete. Reports must be in by October 15th. The prize last year was won by Mrs. Louise Eberlein, Aurora, S. D., Wt. 3¾ lbs.

Onion Sets. Indispensable for early onions for bunching, as in a very few weeks they are ready for the table. While it is much cheaper to grow onions from seed, still it is considerable work to keep them weeded, and many of our customers who have only a small garden, prefer to grow them from the sets, and gardeners plant sets for the early market. Our stock is carefully grown and very nice. Price by pt. and qt. include postage (deduct 15c per qt. if by express.) Price by the pk. or bu. is subject to market variation, and shipped at buyer's expense. Top sets are sold at 28 lbs. per bu. Other kinds 32 lbs. per bu. or stroke measure on all small lots. If you want a large lot write for prices. WHITE BOTTOM SETS.--White onion sets grown from seed are the most popular and best for early use and large onions. Pt. 20c, qt. 30c, postpaid; not prepaid, pk. 90c, bu. $3.25. POTATO or MULTIPLIER ONION SETS.--Early cropper; matures quickly; mild flavor. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c; not prepaid, pk. $1.10, bu. $3.75. PERENNIAL or WINTER SETS.--Also called Egyptian or Tree onions. Usually set in the fall; produce the earliest spring onions without winter protection. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c; not prepaid, pk. 75c, bu. $2.50.

JOHN SHAW, OF FAIRPORT, KAN., SAYS: "I grew some Onions from your seed weighing four pounds each."

16. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] AMERICAN WONDER

PEAS. One qt. will plant about 100 feet of drill; 2 to 3 bushels per acre. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil, not too rich. May be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills 2 to 4 feet apart, according to varieties, and 3 or 4 inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered 1½ inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. They should be sown thicker in the row than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot if the ground is wet. Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. 15c. per qt. discount if sent by exp. Packets contain about 2 ounces. IOWA CHALLENGE.--An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. We can in confidence say that after a trial of nearly all extra early varieties offered to the trade we have not found one possessing more merit, hence its name. For the market gardener it has no superior. It is not only extra early and prolific, but it is of good flavor. All the good qualities of the Extra Early are most nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines 18 inches. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By exp. ½ pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. *PREMIUM GEM.--Height 1 foot; early and prolific; a type of and an improvement on the McLean's Little Gem. Pods long and of dark green color. The most popular sort for family use. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, ½ pk. 90c, pk. $1.50. *GRADUS, or Prosperity.--One of the finest peas for family use. This remarkable pea is not only large and of the best quality but it is nearly or quite as early as the small round, extra early sorts. Gradus is a wrinkled pea with vine growing about 30 inches high. The pods are of a bright green color, and measure 4 inches or more in length, as large as Telephone, and equally well filled with luscious Peas--8 to 10 or more in a pod. The peas are of highest table quality and retain in a remarkable manner their color and attractive appearance after cooking. It is a grand Pea in all respects. Pkt. 10c, ½ pt. 20c, qt. 60c. By express, ½ pk. $1.60, pk. $2.75.

[image] A.BLANC IOWA CHALLENGE

*AMERICAN WONDER.--The most popular extra early variety for the family garden. Being very sweet it cannot be planted quite as early as smooth sorts as it will not stand as much cold, wet weather but it is far superior to the extra early, smooth sorts in flavor and table qualities. Of dwarf and robust habit, growing about 10 inches high, it produces a profusion of good-sized, well-filled pods fairly packed with the finest flavored peas. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By exp. ½ pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. ALASKA.--Height 2 feet, pods rather small, dark green color, well filled; the earliest pea known, being two days earlier than the First and Best, and ninety per cent of the pods can be gathered at the first picking. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, ½ pk. 75c, pk. $1.25. FIRST AND BEST.--A standard first early variety popular with gardeners in all parts of the country. The crop is short this year. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, ½ pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.

[images] DWARF CHAMPION.

*DWARF CHAMPION.--This extra choice new variety is a great improvement on the old Champion of England, which has been one of the sweetest, best and most popular varieties for the last thirty years. The old variety is very tall (6 ft.), while this new sort grows only 2½ ft., and still the vines are vigorous with a great profusion of very large pods filled with large sized peas of superior quality and very sweet. It is medium late and suited to main crop. Everyone who wants extra choice peas for family use should plant a few of these. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, ½ pk. 90c, pk. $1.50. *TELEPHONE.--Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellent sugary flavor; vines very strong, the pods are of large size, with six or seven large delicious peas; height 4 feet. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, ½ pk. 90c, pk. $1.50. *EVERBEARING.--Height 2 feet; late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper, pods and peas of large size and good quality. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, ½ pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.

[image] NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.

*ABUNDANCE.--A standard medium early sort. Large and productive. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, ½ pk. 85c, pk. $1.50. *NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.--A superb new variety, and we are sure our customers will welcome it as an ideal family garden pea. It is fully as sweet and delicious as the American Wonder and grows one-half taller. Pods are larger and it is far more productive than the Premium Gem, and it is within a day or two as early as the first early smooth peas. Mr. George Buchanan writes: "I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table use within forty-three days from planting." Quality very superior. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, ½ pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. *IMPROVED STRATAGEM.--Late variety for family or market use. Half dwarf, vigorous, branching habit, and under favorable conditions an enormous cropper. Pods long and filled with seven to nine large peas of extra fine quality. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, ½ pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR.--This new sugar pea bears pods much larger than any other variety, often six or seven inches long and an inch and one-half broad. They should not be shelled, but the peas and pods eaten together, as they contain so much sugar, starch and gluten; are very nutritious for family use. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 20c, qt. 60c. By exp. ½ pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. *CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.--One of the richest, best flavored peas grown. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 12c, qt. 35c; exp. ½ pk. 60c, pk. $1.00. DWARF WHITE MARROW.--An improvement on the old Large White Marrowfat. Pkt. 5c, ½ pt. 10c, qt. 35c. By express, ½ pk. 55c, pk. 90c. FIELD PEAS.--See list of Miscellaneous Field Seeds.

USE WIRE NETTING, LISTED ON PAGE 99, FOR SUPPORTING PEA VINES.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 17.

[image] GUERNSEY PARSNIP

PARSNIP. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to an acre. Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been plowed deep, in drills 15 inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five or six inches apart in rows. They are improved by frost. IMPROVED TABLE GUERNSEY.--A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gathered. A very heavy cropper; the roots are smooth, with a deep hollow crown and a small top. The flesh is fine grained, sweet and of excellent quality; cooks evenly all the way through to the center which is as fine, soft and even quality as outside portions. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 60c. HOLLOW CROWN or LONG SUGAR.--The old standard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 40c.

PARSLEY. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Sow in March thinly in drills one foot apart and half an inch deep. Soak seed in warm water a few hours before sowing. For winter use protect in a glass frame or light cellar. MARKET GARDENER'S.--An extra choice stock with dark green beautifully curled mossy leaves, very ornamental in its growth and very productive. Valuable for either garnishing or flavoring. Earlier than other varieties and what is more important it retains its dark green color late in the fall and continues to produce well throughout the winter when transferred to the greenhouse. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.

[image] MARKET GARDENER'S PARSLEY

CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.--A very select stock; most beautifully crimped and curled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 65c. HAMBURG.--Turnip rooted variety, used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

PEPPER. One ounce will produce about 1,800 plants. Sow seed in hot bed early in spring; transplant to open ground when the weather is favorable, in warm, mellow soil, in rows 18 inches apart. Seeds germinate slowly, and require considerable heat. Packets contain about 600 seeds.

[image] RUBY KING PEPPER

KALEIDOSCOPE.--A beautiful new variety, the plant when loaded with fruit being very ornamental, as the fruit differs so greatly in color. The fruit is of a yellowish cream color, and then changes to canary, then deepens to orange, then turns into pink until it becomes a deep shining scarlet. The fruit is the size of a plum. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. RUBY KING.--Very large size, 4½ to 6 inches long by 3½ to 4 inches thick. When ripe they are of a beautiful bright ruby red color and are always remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. Produces large, handsome fruits. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 65c. MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN.--Average a third larger than Ruby King. Eight to ten inches long. Bright waxy, golden yellow, and mild flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 80c. JAPANESE FANCY.--A very ornamental variety bearing little heart-shaped fruits of various colors, purple, white, yellow, orange and red all on the same bush. Pkt. 10c. CORAL GEM BOUQUET.--This new red hot pepper is the finest of the smallest sized varieties. Excellent for pepper sauce. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. RED CHILI.--Small, very hot. Used for pepper sauce. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20[c], ¼ lb. 60c. LARGE BELL, or Bull Nose.--An early standard sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c. SWEET MOUNTAIN, or Mammoth.--Similar to the above, but milder. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 65c. RED CAYENNE.--Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 90c.

[image] YANKEE PIE PUMPKIN

PUMPKIN. One ounce will plant 25 hills; 4 pounds will plant one acre. The best, most enterprising and most prosperous farmers put in a crop of pumpkins every year. They can be grown separately or with a corn or potato crop and do not seem to interfere in the least. They are valuable for feeding to stock, and what is a fair without pumpkins, or a Thanksgiving dinner without pumpkin pie. Planted with corn, two pounds will plant one acre.

NEW ATLAS.--See Novelties. Pkt. 10c. BIG TOM.--See Novelties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. YANKEE PIE.--This is the noted New England Pie or Small Sugar Pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticut Field but smaller, very sweet, fine grained and one of the best varieties for table use. Pleases everyone for making pies. Early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. WHITE CUSHAW, or Jonathan.--Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. A large bottle-shaped variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. LARGE CHEESE, or Improved Kentucky Field.--Large, round, flat fruits with creamy buff skin. Thick fine flesh. Called Sweet Pumpkin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 65c. KING OF MAMMOTHS.--The largest variety of true pumpkins. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine grained and of good quality. We know of one specimen that reached the enormous weight of 245 pounds. One customer writes us that he grew one that weighed 158 pounds, and on the same vine had five other pumpkins from 90 to 104 pounds each in weight--over 640 pounds grown from one seed. Farmers and gardeners, just think of that kind of a crop! Will it not pay to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed is from select specimens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

TRY THE COLLECTION OF Mammoth Pumpkins ONE PACKET EACH New Atlas, Mammoth Tours, King of Mammoths, And Mammoth Etampes, ONLY 20 CENTS

A PRIZE OF $10.00 will be paid for the largest pumpkin grown from our seed this year, the report to be sent in not later than October 15. Full directions for growing large specimens sent with each collection. The prize last year was won by Peter Oachs, Mapleton, Minn., weight 212½ lbs.

MAMMOTH TOURS.--Also called Mammoth Whale. Originated near Tours, France, where it is largely grown both for feeding cattle and table use. Grows to an immense size, sometimes three feet in length and to a weight of 100 to 200 lbs. Flesh of a salmon color. Seed of a peculiar shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. JAPANESE PIE.--This is similar in size and form to the well known Cushaw, but the skin is deep green, with darker stripes, turning to yellow as fruit ripens; earlier than any other pumpkin; seeds marked with curious indentations. Flesh very thick, a rich salmon color, nearly solid, dry and sweet, making rich pies without eggs. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. CONNECTICUT FIELD.--The common field or cow pumpkin, called by some seedmen the "Yankee." If you have any live stock to feed it will pay you to put in a few acres of these. They help to keep cattle and hogs in good health. Per oz. 5c, ¼ lb. 15c, lb. by mail 40c. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $2.75, bushel of 25 lbs. $5.50.

CALHOUN.--A great improvement on the Large Cheese pumpkin. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, fine grained, while seed cavity is very small. Rind thin. When cooked it is very yellow and makes pies of a rich color, sweet and of the finest quality. Recently re-named by one dealer the "New Thanksgiving Pumpkin." Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. MAMMOTH ETAMPES.--A giant variety from France. Bright red color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.50.

[image] KING OF MAMMOTHS PUMPKIN.

PLEASE YOUR WIFE BY ORDERING SOME FLOWER SEEDS OR PLANTS FOR HER.

18. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] EARLY SCARLET GLOBE

RADISH. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill; Eight to ten pounds will sow one acre in drills. Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks, until midsummer. Radishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of radishes" and we think it cannot be surpassed. CRIMSON GIANT FORCING.--See novelties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. SCARLET GEM.--See Novelties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. NEW TRIUMPH.--See novelties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.--The most popular variety for hotbeds and forcing, as it is the earliest of all. Of handsome color; crisp, juicy and tender. It forms small top and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Its fine shape, well illustrated by the accompanying engraving, makes it sell for a higher price and more rapidly than any other shaped sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 70c. NON PLUS ULTRA.--An improvement on the Deep Scarlet Turnip. Remarkably fine in quality, of very quick growth and ready to pull within 20 days after sowing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 65c.

[image] NON PLUS ULTRA

MODEL WHITE BOX.--Of most handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or boxes, and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. It is of a clear white color, solid, juicy, and unsurpassed in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ROSY GEM.--A handsome globe shaped variety of rosy scarlet, shading to pure white at tip. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.--A small round, red, turnip-shaped radish, with small top and of quick growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c. WOOD'S EARLY FRAME.--Smaller and considerably earlier than Long Scarlet, which it very much resembles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c. FRENCH BREAKFAST.--Of a medium size, olive-shaped, with small top, of quick growth; beautiful scarlet color shading to white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. CINCINNATI MARKET.--A most excellent long radish of glossy brilliant scarlet color, having unusually small top. It is undoubtedly the best long red radish for forcing, and will outsell any other on the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. WHITE STRASBURG.--Of a handsome, oblong, tapering shape, both skin and flesh are pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender and retains its crispness even if old and large. Excellent for summer use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. GOLDEN DRESDEN.--A little beauty, with golden brown skin, white flesh, crisp, juicy and of finest flavor. One of the quickest growing sorts, tops small, admitting of close planting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. 90c. CHINA ROSE WINTER.--Bright rose colored, winter variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[image] COPYRIGHTED 1889 BY A.BLANC MODEL WHITE BOX

ROUND SCARLET CHINA or China Globe.--A handsome new variety of medium size, bright scarlet color and globe shape; grows rapidly; flesh is pure white, crisp, brittle, and most agreeable flavor. When sown late make an excellent winter sort and keep well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.25. IMPROVED CHARTIER.--Roots are long and cylindrical, scarlet rose above, shading into pure waxy white at the tip. Flesh is white, crisp and mild flavored. Stands hot weather well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c. WHITE LADY FINGER.--An improvement on White Naples, or Vienna. Large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet, similar shape. Very desirable sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. ALL SEASONS, or Celestial.--Of great value as a summer and fall sort, keeping quite well also for winter use. Large ivory white roots of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ICICLE.--A splendid long variety of almost transparent whiteness. Produces nice roots in 22 days from date of sowing, and it continues in prime condition for a long period, so that in one sowing of seed nice, crisp radishes may be had from spring until midsummer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

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EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP--An old standard variety; quick growth, long slender roots. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 50c. CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.--Grown extensively by Chinese in California; 8 to 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick; white, solid and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 80c. LONG BLACK SPANISH.--A large, black skinned radish, with firm white flesh of pugnent [pungent] flavor. A good keeper, lasting till spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. IOWA SEED CO'S RADISH MIXTURE.--A superb mixture of all kinds of radishes, early, medium, fall, winter, Chinese, etc. Sow a row of it and it will furnish you delicious radishes throughout the year. The early and medium ones as they mature and are pulled, make room for the larger growth of the fall and winter varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

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OUR IMPROVED VARIETIES OF RADISH SEED ARE THE BEST AT ANY PRICE.