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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA
AQUARIUM
[Images] GLASS FISH GLOBE AQUARIA CASTLE
A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance to any place and this is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. The fishes require very little attention and live a great many years. We breed immense numbers of gold fish, paradise fish, etc. and ship them to all parts of the United States from Maine to California and from Canada to the Gulf. They can be shipped at all seasons of the year; cold weather does not affect them unless bucket containing them freezes solid. The express charges are always paid by the purchaser. We have thousands of aquaria customers in the country as well as in the city, and therefore devote space in this catalogue to gold fish, knowing that they are the handsomest parlor ornaments which can be obtained. Ask for our Aquaria catalogue. It contains valuable information on Fish, Globes, Aquariums, etc.
GOLD FISH. - While there are many varieties of gold fish as named and described in this list, we refer only to the plain variety only by this name. These are more popular than the fancy sorts, being hardy and generally satisfactory. They are a species of carp, inhabiting ponds and sluggish streams in China, and they are better adapted to life in fish globes than any other breed of fish. They are universal favorites, of golden red color. Those bred in this state seem to have a peculiar brilliancy of coloring which is especially noticeable when in the fish globes. Prices, 10c, 15c, 35c, 50c and $1.00 each according to size. Extra choice three-color specimens, when obtainable, $1.00 each. The 25c size (5 for $1.00) is the most popular. The largest size is only suitable for pond or fountains. SILVER FISH. - This is simply an uncolored gold fish of dark silvery color. Nice for a variety. Medium size 10c each, 6 for 50c. PEARL FISH. - These elegant fish are either of a clear pearly white color or white is variegrated with gold markings. Medium size 25c, 5 for $1.00. AMERICAN FANTAIL FISH. - Are bred from the imported Japanese fish and are very handsome. Price, according to size, shape and color, 25c, 35c, 50c, and 75c each. ORIOLE FISH. - Beautifully variegrated golden red and clear black. Medium size 30c each. AQUARIUM CASTLES - Styles for 8-inch fish globes 35c, postpaid, or 20c by express, not prepaid. (Too heavy to mail.) PREPARED FISH FOOD. - Good for all kinds of gold fish. This we import from Germany where they make the best quality and of the purest materials. Price 10c per box, postpaid. PAGE'S FISH FOOD. - A fish food in granular form specially prepared by us. Best for amateurs. Price 15c per pkg., postpaid. WHITE SAND. - Absolutely clean. Is very beautiful for aquariums. Price per pkg. (about 2 lbs.) 50c, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 10c.
[Image] EUREKA AQUARIUM.
EUREKA AQUARIUM. - Strong iron-frame tank. See cut above. Capacity about 7 1/2 gallons. Price only $7.50. GLASS FISH GLOBES. - These are neat, cheap and consequently more popular than the larger aquariums. The 8, 9, 10 and 11in. are the sizes most used. Diam. Holds Ea. 5in.. 1 qt.. $.25 6in.. 2 qts.. .40 7in.. 3 qts.. .50 8in.. 4 qts.. .60 9in.. 6 qts.. .75
Diam. Holds Ea. 10in.. 8qts.. $1.00 11in.. 12qts.. 1.25 12in.. 16qts. 1.75 15in.. 30qts. 3.00
COMET FISH. - Also called "Gorgeous Tails", "Long-Tailed Beauties", and "Fancy Gold Fish". They are without doubt the most graceful in their movements of all aquaria fish. Medium size 35c each, large 50c each. Extra choice colors and markings 75c to $1.25. JAPANESE FANTAIL FISH. - By far the most popular of all fancy fish and the most satisfactory of the imported varieties. The fins and tails are long and of delicate lace-like appearance. The tail is V-shape and frequently divided so that it might be called two distinct tails. They are beautifully variegated usually with golden red and pearly white or black. Nice specimens 50c each. Choice 75c each. Fancy, some showing three colors, $1.00 each. JAPANESE FRINGETAIL FISH. - These aristocratic fish are undoubtedly the most beautiful of all aquatic fish, having extremely long, drooping tail and fins. Choice specimens are very rare and when obtainable sell at $10.00 to $50.00 each. We can furnish select specimens at $2.50 and $5.00. TELESCOPE FISH. - A very curious appearing fish which always attracts attention from its "extreme ugliness". Eyes are abnormally large and bulging. Price $1.00 to $1.50. Black Telescopes, which are quite rare, $3.00 each. SHIPPING BUCKETS. - Unless you order fish globe with fish it will be necessary to ship them in a can or bucket. For this purpose we offer 2 or 3-quart tin buckets suitable for holding 6 medium sized fishes or less at 10c each, 4-quart at 15c, 6-quart, will hold 12 medium sized fishes, 20c.
STANDING FISH GLOBES. - These are raised up on a glass base and are handsomer than the ordinary fish globe. Holds About Ea. 1/2 gallon ............$1.00 1 gallon...............1.25 1 1/2 gallons...........1.50
Holds About Ea. 2 gallons............$2.25 3 gallons.............3.00
AQUARIA BOOK. - Illustrates and describes all best kinds of fancy fish. How to breed and care for gold fish, etc.; 64 pages; 15c; cloth bound, 50c postpaid. AQUARIUM PLANTS. - See page 130.
HOME COLLECTION Consists of one 4-quart Globe, four pretty Fish, Plant, Shells, and Food. Weight, packed for shipment, about 13 pounds. Price, $1.25.
PARLOR COLLECTION Consists of one 8-quart Globe, five Fancy Fish, Food, Plant, Shells. Shipping weight about 20 pounds. Price of collection, $2.00.
FANCY SEA SHELLS
[Image] Various sea shells clustered on a beach.
"Only some shells that strewed a distant strand, On lonely shores by careless billows hurled, Yet each the impress bears of that Great Hand Which decks with beauty all the radiant world"
EAST INDIA CLAM. - One of the most popular and beautiful of shells. Price $1.00, 75c, 50c and 25c per pair. SMALL SHELLS. - An endless variety. Best mixture 35c per 1/2 pt.; aquarium mixture 20c per 1/2 pt., postpaid. MAMMOTH BAHAMA STARFISH. - very popular. price 25c, 50c, and 75c ea. GIANT CONCH. - This large shell is from the Bahamas. Too large for mailing. Price 50c, 25c and15c. To be sent at expense of purchaser. MEXICAN OPALS. - Finely polished opals for setting in rings, etc. 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, $1.00. ZANZIBAR HARP. - A peculiar shell admired by all and not easily forgotten. 25c, 40c and 60c each. POLISHED AGATES. - Choice stock of thin slabs of fine agates, one side finely polished, about 1x1 1/2 in. in size. Price 25c each; 6 all different, for $1.00. TIGER COWRIE. - From Australia. 10c, 15c and 20c each. INDIAN ARROW HEADS. - These are nice for helping to ornament the shell cabinet and add to the interest. Price 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c and 50c each. PEARLY NAUTALIS. - One of the most beautiful and wonderful shells. Is quite rare and somewhat expensive. Can furnish three sizes: $1.25, $2.00 and $3.00 each.
A CATALOGUE OF SHELLS WITH 300 ILLUSTRATIONS FREE ON APPLICATION. BETTER ASK FOR IT
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INDEX TO CATALOGUE
Column 1
VEGETABLE SEEDS PAGE Artichoke... 3 Asparagus... 3 Asparagus Roots... 38 Beans... 4, 5, 56 Beets... 6, 7, 56 Borecole or Kale... 3 Broccoli... 3 Brussels Sprouts... 3 Cabbage... 8,9 Carrot... 10,56 Cauliflower... 11 Celery... 12 Celeriac... 12 Chervil... 11 Chicory... 11 Chives... 37 Chufas... 11 Coffee Berry... 56 Collards... 11 Corn, Pop... 17 Corn, Sweet... 13,14,49 Corn Salad... 11 Cress... 11 Cucumber... 15 Curious Vegetables... 16 Egg Plant... 16 Endive... 16 Garden Huckleberry... 17 Garden Lemon... 17 Garden Plants... 37 Garlic... 38 Gourds... 16 Ground Cherry... 17 Herbs... 37 Horse Radish... 38 Kale... 3, 47 Khol Rabi... 17 Leek... 18 Lettuce... 8, 149 Mangel Wurzel... 17, 56 Melon, Musk... 19, 20 Melon, Water.. 21, 22 Melon, Citron... 21 Mushrooms... 23 Mustard... 23 Odd Vegetables... 16 Okra or Gumbo... 23 Onions... 24, 25 Onion Sets... 23 Parsley... 28 Parsnip... 28 Peanuts... 28 Peas ... 26, 27 Pepper... 28 Pomegranate... 23 Potato Seed ... 58 Pumpkin... 29 Radish... 30, 31, 149 Rhubarb... 32 Rhubarb Roots... 38 Romaine... 32 Ruta Baga... 36 Salsify... 32 Spinach... 32 Squash... 33 Sugar Beet... 7 Tobacco... 36 Tomato... 34, 35, 149 Turnip... 36 Vegetable Marrow... 33 Vegetable Plants... 38 Vine Peach... 16 Witloof... 11 Wonderberry... 16
FARM SEEDS.
Alfalfa... 61 Barley... 52 Buckwheat... 53 Broom Corn... 53 Cane... 54 Clover... 61 Corn... 40 to 49 Corn, Sweet Fodder... 49 Coffee Peas... 56 Cotton... 53 Cow Peas... 56 Field Peas... 56 Field Beans... 56 Flax... 53 Giant Spurry... 55 Grass Mixtures... 62 Grass Seed... 59 Jerusalem Corn... 54 Kaffir Corn... 54 Kale... 55 Lawn Grass... 63 Millet... 60 Oats... 51 Pasture Mixtures... 62 Pencilaria... 54 Potatoes... 57
Column 2 PAGE Rape... 55 Rye... 52 Salt Bush... 55 Sand Vetch... 54 Seradella... 55 Speltz... 53 Soja or Soy Beans... 56 Sorghum... 54 Sweet Potatoes... 58 Sunflower... 55 Teosinte... 54 Trees Seeds... 54 Upland Rice... 53 Veg't'bl Farm Crops... 56 Wheat... 50
FLOWER SEEDS.
Abronia...64 Abutilon...64 Adlumia...82 Accroclinium...79 Ageratum...66 Agrostemma...66 Alyssum...64 Amaranthus...64 Ambrosia...66 Ampelopsis...82 Amobium...79 Antirrhinum...64 Aquilegia...66 Arabis...64 Arctosis...64 Asperula...66 Asters...65 Aus. Star Flower...79 Balloon Vine...82 Balsam...66 Beans...83 Begonia...66 Bird of Paradise...66 Blue Bells...66 Brachycome...66 Browallia...66 Bryanopsis...82 Butterfly Flower...67 Burning Bush...66 Cacalia...69 Cactus...68 Calendula...67 Calliopsis...67 Campanula...67 Canary Bird Vine...82 Candytuft...67 Canna...67 Canterbury Bells...69 Carnation...67 Castor Beans...77 Celosia...68 Centaurea...68 Chinese Lantern Pl....68 Chrysanthemum...68 Cineraria...67 Clarkia...68 Clitoria...68 Coboea...82 Cockscomb...68 Coleus...68 Commelina...68 Convolvulus...83 Coreopsis...67 Cosmos...68 Cypress Vine...82 Dahlia...69 Daisies...69 Datura...69 Delphinium...71 Dianthus...69 Digitalis...70 Dolichos...69, 82 Electric Light Plant...69 Eschscholtzia...69 Euphorbia...69 Ferns...70 Forget-me-not...72 Foxglove...70 Four O'clock...70 Fuchsia...70 Gailardia...70 Geranium...70 Gilia...70 Gilliflower...77 Gladiolus...70 Globe Amaranth...79 Gloxinia...70 Godetia...70 Gold and Silver Fl...70, 79 Golden Rod...70 Gomphrena...79 Gourds, Ornamental...82 Grasses, Fancy...79 Grass Pinks...70 Gypsophilia...70 Helianthus...78 Heliotrope...71
Column 3 PAGE Helichrysum...79 Hibiscus...71 Hollyhock...71 Humulus...82 Ice Plant...71 Ipomea...83 Job's Tears...79 Kochia...66 Kudzu Vine...83 Lantana...71 Larkspur...71 Lanthyrus...83 Lawn Flowers...63 Linum...71 Lobelia...71 Lupinus...71 Lychnis...71 Maize, striped...72 Marigold...72 Martynia...16 Marvel of Peru...70 Maurandia...83 Mignonette...72 Mimulus...72 Mimosa...77 Mirabilis...70 Mixed Flowers...70 Momordica...83 Moon Flower...83 Morning Glory...72, 83 Musa Ensete...75 Musk Plant...72 Myosotis...72 Nasturtium...73 Nicotiana...72 Nigella...72 Oenothera...72 Palms...75 Pansy...74 Passion Flower...83 Pennisetum...79 Pentstemon...75 Petunia...75 Pinks...69, 70 Phlox...76 Poppy...76 Portulaca...75 Primrose...76 Pyretherum...75 Rhodanthe...79 Roses...77 Ricinus...77 Salpiglossis...77 Salvia...77 Scabiosa...77 Scarlet Runner...83 Schizanthus...67 Sensitive Plant...77 Shasta Daisy...77 Shell Flower...77 Smilax...83 Statice...79 Stocks...77 Stokesia...77 Sweet Peas...80, 81, 149 Sweet William...78 Sunflower...77 Thunbergia...83 Torenia...78 Tropaeolum...73 Verbena...78 Violet...78 Wallflower...78 Wistaria...83 Wild Cucumber...83 Wild Garden Mixt...79 Xeranthemum...79 Zinnia...78
PLANTS & BULBS.
Abutilon...91 Acalypha...92 Achyranthes...92 Achillea...124 Ageratum...92 Air Plant...98 Akebia...119 Allamanda...117 Alternanthera...92 Althea...121 Alyssum...92, 124 Almond...122 Amaryllis...84 Anemones...124 Ampelopsis...119 Anthemis...124 Antirrhinum...92 Apios...119 Aquatic Plants...130 Aquilegia...124 Arabis...124 Aralia...121 Aristolochia...119 Artemesia...92
Column 4 PAGE Artillery Plant...92 Araucaria...91 Arundo Donax...124 Asclepias...124 Asparagus...91 Asters...65, 92, 128 Astilbe...124 Baby's Breath...124 Banana...105 Barberry...122 Begonias...84, 93 Bedding Plants...109 Bignonia...119 Bishop's Bedder...125 Bitter Sweet...119 Blackberry Lily...128 Bleeding Heart...124 Bocconia...128 Boston Ivy...119 Bougainvillea...92 Bridal Wreath...123 Browallia...94 Bryophyllum...94 Buttercup...124 Cabomba...130 Cactus...94 Caladium...84 Callas...84 Calycanthus...121 Calystegia...119 Camelia Vine...119 Campanula...124 Candytuft...126 Canna...85 Canterbury Bells...124 Carex...94 Carnation...95, 107 Centaurea...94 Chenille Plant...92 Chinese Lantern...94 Chrysanthemum...96, 125 Cigar Plant...97 Cinnamon Vine...84, 119 Clematis...120 Clerodendron...117 Cocoloba...94 Coboea Scandens...117 Coleus...97 Columbine...125 Coral Berry...123 Coreopsis...125 Corcorus...121 Cornus...121 Crown of Thorns...94 Cuphea...97 Cyclamen...94 Cydonia...121 Cyperus...97, 130 Dahlia...86 Daisy...97 Day Lily...125 Decorative Plants...98 Delphinium...125 Deutzia...121 Dicentra...124 Dracena...106 Echeveria...97 Elder...123 Eleagnus...122 Electric Light Plant...97 Euphorbia...94 Eupatorium...125 Eulalia...125 Exochordia...121 Farfugium...97 Ferns...98 Feverfew...97 Ficus...109 Flowering Currant...121 Forget-Me-Not...97 Forsythia...122 Fountain Grass...109 Foxglove...125 Funkia...125 Gailardia...125 Genista...97 Geran'ms...100, 101, 102, 017 Gladiolus...87 Gloxinia...89 Glecoma...117 Golden Glow...128 Gramineus...103 Grass Pinks...126, 128 Grevillea...97 Gypsophilia...124 Hawthorne...121 Helianthus...125 Heliotrope...103 Hemerocalis...125 Hibiscus...103, 125 Hollyhocks...125 Honeysuckle...120, 121
Column 5 PAGE Hop Tree...122 Hop Vine...120 Hoya...117 Hyacinthus...90 Hydrangea...103, 122 Iberius...126 Ice Plant...103 Impatiens Sultana...103 Iris...126 Ismene...89 Ivies...117 Jasmine...104 Jerusalem Cherry...103 Kudzu Vine...119 Lantana...104 Lathyrus...126 Larkspur...125 Lemna...130 Lemon...105 Lemon Lily...88 Lemon Verbena...104 Lilac...122 Lilies...88 Lily of the Valley...88 Linum...126 Lippia...104 Lobelia...104 Lonicera...121 Ludwigia...130 Lycium...119 Lynchnis...126 Maderia Vine...89 Manetta Vine...117 Marguerite...105 Matrimony Vine...119 Maurandia...117 Minneapolis Vine...120 Mock Orange...123 Monardia...126 Montbretia...89 Moonflower...117 Moschosma...104 Myosotis...97 Myrtle...126 Nasturtium...118 Oleander...105 Orange Lily...88 Orange Tree...105 Otthona...105 Oxalis...89, 105 Paeonies...127 Palms...106 Panicum...118 Pansies...118 Pansy Geranium...106 Pardanthus...128 Parrott's Feather...130 Passion Flower...118 Pearl Bush...121 Pelargoniums...106 Pennisetum...109 Pepper...94 Pepper Bush...123 Petunia...106 Phlox...128 Physostegia...128 Pinks...126 Platycodon...126 Plumbago...106 Plume Poppy...128 Pond Lilies...130 Poppy...128 Potentilla...122 Prairie Dahlia...129 Primrose...109 Privit...122 Purple Fringe...122 Resurrection Plant...89 Ribbon Grass...128 Robina...122 Roses. Front cover, 99 107, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 Rubber Tree...109 Rudbeckia...128 Russella...109 Sagitaria...130 Salvia...110 Sambucus...123 Saponaria...129 Sanseveria...110 Santolina...110 Saxafraga...118 Sea Pink...129 Sedum...110 Selaginella...119 Shamrock...103 Shasta Daisy...129 Silk Vine...120 Shower of Gold...97 Smilax...118 Snowball...123 Snowberry...123 Spiraea...122, 123, 128 Solanum...110
Column 6 PAGE Stephanotis...118 Stevia...110 Streptosolon...110 Stokesia...129 Strawberry Gauva...105 Strobilanthes...110 Swainsonia...110 Sweet Alyssum...92 Sweet Pea Shrub...122 Symphoricarpus...123 Sweet William...129 Syringa...123 Tamarix...123 Tigridia...89 Tritoma...89, 129 Tuberoses...89 Umbrella Palm...97, 130 Verbena...110 Viburnum...123 Vinca...108 Violets...129 Virgins Bower...120 Wahlenbergia...126 Wandering Jew...118 Water Hyacinth...130 Water Lilies...130 Water Poppy...130 Wax Plant...117 Weigela...123 Winter Bl. Bulbs...90 Wistaria...120 Woodbine...120 Yucca...129 Zephyranthes...89 Hardy Shrubs...121 Hardy Vines...119 Perennials...124 Hedge Plants...122
NURSERY STOCK.
Apples...132 Blackberries...134 Cherries...132 Crab Apples...132 Currants...134 Dewberries...134 Evergreens...133 Gooseberries...134 Grapes...134 Ornamental Trees...133 Peaches...132 Pears...132 Plums...132 Raspberries...134 Strawberries...135 Tree Strawberry...135
MISCELLANEOUS.
Aquariums...147 Ant Exterminator...137 Baskets...136 Berry Boxes...136 Birds & Supplies...107, 146 Books...55, 145, 149 Broadcast Seeders...142 Brooders...145 Corn Tools...141 Cut Flowers...131 Eggs for Hatching...144 Fanning Mills...142 Fertilizer...139 Flower Pots...138 Fruit Packages...136 Garden Tools...142 Gold Fish...147 Grass Catchers...139 Hand Weeders...142 Implements...140, 141, 142 Incubators...145 Insecticides...137, 138 Iron Vases...139 Lawn Supplies...139 Measures...136 Microscope...61 Mole Traps...142 Nursery Supplies...136 Parrots...146 Plant Food...138 Plant Stands...138 Potato Knife...58, 142 Potato Planters...58, 142 Poultry Supplies...143 Pruning Shears...136 Raffia...136 Rubber Hose...139 Sea Shells...147 Seed Sowers...142 Spagnum Moss...136 Sprayers...137 Tree Protectors...136 Trellises...83 Weed Killer...139 Window Garden Supplies...138