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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 3

VEGETABLE SEEDS

Our stock of vegetable seeds we are sure cannot be excelled either in quality of selection by any firm in the country, as we watch our growing crops with great care, taking pains to isolate and keep pure and true to name. Every variety listed is desirable and has our recommendation. Our packets are, we believe, as well filled as any reliable seed dealer's in the United States, and, in fact, a comparison has shown that they contain more seed on the average than those of any other firm whose packets we have secured. We pay the postage at these prices except on Beans, Peas and Corn at the peck or bushel rates.

We make it a rule to carefully test all seeds as soon as received from the grower or as soon as they are brought in from our seed farms. We also carry on extensive trials on our grounds by which we are enabled to offer only those strains of seeds which come up to the standard of purity and excellence and are of the highest vitality, and the result is that we rarely have complaints as our Choice Iowa Seeds are sure to please.

[Image of vegetable plants growing in rows labelled Seed Testing and Trials]

ASPARAGUS

(One ounce will sow forty feet of drill. For asparagus roots, see page 38.)

Asparagus is so easily grown and such a large quantity is produced on a small amount of ground that every garden should contain a bed. A bed ten feet square requiring 50 plants will give abundant supply for any ordinary family. Soak the seed 4 hours in tepid water; sow early in spring in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. Ask for free circular giving instructions for making an asparagus bed.

Columbian Mammoth White.--A new and entirely distinct variety, that produces shoots which are white and stay white as long as fit for use. Is more robust and vigorous in habit, and throws up larger shoots and fully as many as Conover's Colossal, and requires no earthing up in order to furnish the white shoots so much sought after. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[Image of a bundle of white asparagus labelled Columbian Mammoth Asparagus]

Palmetto.--Stalks frequently measure 2 inches in diameter, and even when 12 inches long are perfectly tender when cooked. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Conover's Colossal.--The standard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Artichoke

This vegetable is a great delicacy, highly valued in all parts of Europe, and also one of their most prominent table vegetables in California and other parts of the country. It is a perennial producing the large flower heads, which are the part eaten, the second season and every year thereafter. The young stalks are also sometimes tied and blanched like celery, but they are not equal to the flower heads. Cook like asparagus and serve with cream or butter sauce. Sow seed early in hotbeds or box in the house, and when weather becomes settled transplant in rows four feet apart and two feet in the row. When started early sometimes blooms the first year.

Large Green Globe.--The best variety for general use; buds large; scales green; very thick, fleshy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

[Image of artichoke flowers, labelled Large Green Globe Artichoke]

Borecole, or Kale

(One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.)

Is a hardier vegetable than cabbage; excellent for greens during winter and spring; splendid food for poultry. Cultivate like cabbage.

Extra Curled Mossback.--A most attractive variety; fine crimped leaves, light green, admirable for garnishing. Best cooking. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c.

[Image of Kale head labelled Extra Curled Mossback Kale]

Dwarf German Green, or Siberian.--Popular. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

Thousand Headed.--Grown mainly for forage, but also an excellent garden vegetable. See farm seed department. Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c.

Brussels Sprouts

[Image of Brussels Sprouts plant labelled Brussels Sprouts]

(One ounce will produce abut 3,000 plants.)

Of the cabbage family, producing numerous heads on the stem, of most delicious quality, as well as cabbage-like head at the top. Use and cultivate the same as winter cabbage.

American Mammoth.--A new and greatly superior variety of American growth which forms heads ready for picking about three weeks earlier than other varieties. It makes stronger plants and more heads. A profitable crop for market gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00.

English.--Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c.

Broccoli

(One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.)

Growth and habit like the cauliflower, except that it is more hardy, and the heads are not as compact. It is not desirable for warm or dry countries, but is of special value in the north. Cultivate and use the same as Cauliflower.

Early Large White.--The most popular sort. Has medium sized creamy white heads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c.

We have never had a failure from your seeds.--David A. Haviland, Humboldt, Iowa.
I have used your seed several years and find they always come up and thrive better than any other seed I have ever tried.--Mrs. B. P. Haynes, Hope, Ark.

[Image of head similar to cauliflower, labelled Extra Large White Broccoli]

Asparagus roots are offered on page 38. You save a year's time by purchasing roots.

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