1910

ESTABLISHED 45 years Francois Levet 1910 TRIUMP

TRIUMP ROSE COLLECTION Large 2 Year old plants 75¢ Large 2 Year old plants

$1.75 Charges prepaid

30 LARGE GREENHOUSE 12 ACRES IN FLOWERS AT OUR CITY ESTABLISHMENT

Iowa Seed Co SEEDSMEN TO THE AMPERICAN PEOPLE ONLY ONE THE BEST QUALITY Des Moines Iowa U.S

Triumph Rose Collection. All of Ironclad Hardiness. All constant or perpetual bloomers (except Henri Martin) and will grow larger, more beautiful and valuable each year. The following six grand sorts, illustrated on front cover of this catalogue, for only 75 cents; or in large two or three year old plants for $1.75, charges prepaid: TRIUMPH.-This superb new variety from England is the most remarkable new sort introduced for many years. It is known in its native country under the name of its grower, "Hugh Dickson," and it is predicted that it will displace all other hardy red roses as soon as it becomes well known, as it has so many points of exceptional merit. It seems to be perfectly hardy everywhere, is a free and continuous bloomer, of strong, upright, vigorous growth, with handsome foliage. 'l'he blooms are of mammoth size, very full and magnificently formed with high pointed centers. The color is an intense glossy crImson, flamed with scarlet, brilliant in the extreme, with large, smooth petals slightly refiexed on the edges. The color is fast and does not burn under the strong sunlight. Very highly perfumed. Was awarded the Gold Medal of the National Rose Society of England. Each 2Oc: large field grown dorman pants 5Oc. FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI.- A strong growing, extremely hardy new variety with large heavy foliage. The glory of this plant, however, is its flowers, which are immense in size, and an ordinary plant will produce hundreds of magnificent flowers, which are full, very deep and double, and of splendid substance; petals broad, long and pointed. Color snow-white, without a tinge of yellow, pink or any other color. Often called the White American Beauty. Each 20c; large 2 year old plants 35c. HELENA CANBIER.- A charming new rose of French origin; hardy and a continuous and free bloomer; a free grower, making a shapely, compact bush; flowers of good size and splendid substance; color copper yellow, changing to lemon yellow in the outer petals, making a pretty and striking combination.. A splendid garden rose. Each 20c; large 2 year old plants 40c. BLACK PRINCE.- There is not one among all of the hardy roses that attracts more favorable comment than this rose does. It is unapproached in color, and may be best described as a blackish crimson. In the bud it is darkest; as the bud expands vivid smokycrimson shades are brought to light. The blossom is very large and double; highly scented; absolutely hardy. The finest deep rich red variety grown. No garden is complete without this glorious rose. Each 15c; large 2 year old plants 35c. FRANCOIS LEVET.- An exquisite cherry-pink, delicately shaded with carmine and blush. Very free flowering. Absolutely hardy. Its charming color, beautiful form, delightful fragrance, long stems, freedom of bloom and perfect hardiness make a combination of desirable qualities not to be found in another rose of this class and color. Each 20c; large 2 yr. old plants 40c. HENRI MARTIN.- A magnificent Moss Rose. Extra large and perfectly double; color a deep rosy-carmine, shaded a bright crimson; very mossy and delightfully fragrant, without doubt the finest Moss Rose grown; one of the hardiest, most rampant-growing Roses to be found in any class, and a most profuse bloomer in its season. Each 15c; large 2 year old plants 35c. TRIUMPH ROSE COLLECTION Consists of one strong plant each of the above six varieties for only 75 cents, or a large sized 2 year old plant of each, ready to begin blooming at once, for only $1 .75, sent prepaId to any town in the United States or Canada. Four collections for $5.50.

American Beauty Rose Collection. Who bas not heard of the American Beauty. the rose famed in story, poetry and song? The cut flowers being frequently sold during the winter season at $10 00 to $25.00 per dozen. What flower lover has not hoped to some day have a "garden of roses" with American Beuaties galore? This collection has proven very popular and we are growing vast numbers of plants for the immense demand. Read carefully the list of varieties fully described in the Plan List and notice the low prices. American Beauty, White American Beauty, Black Beauty, Striped Beauty, Pink Beauty, and Moss Beauty. SPECIAL One strong plant each of the above six roses for 75c. One large 2 year old plant of each for $1.85. Sent by mail to any town in the United States or Canada.

International Rose Collection The Rose is the world's most popular flower, and almost every civilized country has a favorite variety of its own. The American Beauty, of course, heads the list, but our collection contains also the favorite varieties of the English. German, Irish, Swedish and French Nations, Full descriptions in the Plant Department. American Beauty, Rosy Crimson; England's Favorite, Golden Yellow; Kaiserin, Pearl White, Killarney, Bright Pink; Marechal Nell, Bright Yellow; King Oscar, Dark Crimson. International Rose Collection consists of one strong plant each of the above six varieties for only 75c; or a large sized 2 year old plan of each, ready to begin blooming at once, for only $1.75, sent prepaid to any town in the United States or Canada. 4 collections for $5.75.

"Complete Garden" Collection 35 Varieties Best Garden Vegetables.

FOR $1.00

All Good Desirable Sorts Sure to Please You.

Consists of one full-sized packet each of Improved Golden Wax Beans, Old Homestead Pole Beans, Market Gardener's Beet, Henderson's Snowball Caulifiower, Washington Wakefield Cabbage, Shortstem Drumhead Cabbage, Oxheart Carrot, White Plume Celery, Early Cory Corn, Country Gentleman Corn, Perfect White Spine Cucumber, Improved Ground Cherry, American Mammoth Brussells Sprouts, Page's Striped Rice Pop Corn, Continuity Lettuce, Improved Hanson Lettuce, Rocky Ford Musk Melon, Duke Jones Watermelon, Large Red Wethersfield Onion. Mammoth Prizetaker Onion, Nott's Excelsior Peas, Early Scarlet Globe Radish, White Icicle Radish, Improved Table Guernsey Parsnip, Ruby King Pepper, Early Crookneck Squash, Long Standing Spinach, Mammoth Sandwioh Island Salsify, Market Gardener's Parsley, Iowa Standard Tomato, Matchless Tomato, White Egg Turnip, Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip, Monarch Ruta Baga, and Vine Peach.

Total of 35 Full Sized Packets Sent Postpaid for $1.00. At regular catalogue price they amount to about $2.00.

NOTICE: These collections are all put up ready for mailing before our busy season begins, and therefore can not be changed or divided. It Is a Bargain. Can a Dollar Be Better Inllested?

The best investment I ever made with one dollar was this spring when I sent to you for garden seeds. I wish you could see my garden. It is just grand. -Mrs. David Horton, Caseville, Mich.

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