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[image top left: bunch of radishes] [caption] MODEL WHITE BOX RADISH
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MODEL WHITE BOX.-Of most handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds and boxes and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. Of clear white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
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 readily than any other sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c.
[image top right: bunch of radishes] [caption] EARLY SCARLET GLOBE RADISH.
FRENCH BREAKFAST.-Of medium size, olive shaped, with small top, quick growth; beautiful scarlet color shading to white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 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, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c.
CINCINNATI MARKET.-An excellent long radish of glossy, brilliant scarl etcolor, [scarlet color] having small top. The best long red radish for forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
ALL SEASONS, or Celestial.-A summer and fall sort, keeping quite well also for winter use. Large ivory white roots of fine quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
CHINA ROSE WINTER.-Bright rose colored; winter variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.-Large size, 8 to 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick; white, solid and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c.
LONG BLACK SPANISH.-A large black skinned radish, with firm white flesh of pungent flavor. A good keeper. lasting till spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
COOPER'S SPARKLER.-A new extra early white-tipped round radish. It is distinct that the white tip is larger and more pronounced than in any other variety. Much more of the root is white than is shown in our illustration, and the contrasting colors being so nearly equal gives it a more attractive appearance than any of the varieties now on the list. Well adapted for either forcing in frames or for the private garden. Will brighten the whole table if placed in a glass dish where the colors show to good advantage. Quality unsurpassed; remain solid and crisp a long time. Pkt. 10c. oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
[image to right of text: three radishes] [caption] COOPER'S SPARKLER RADISH.
IOWA SEED CO.'S RADISH MIXTURE.-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, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
SALSIFY.
VEGETABLE OYSTER.
One ounce will sow 50 ft. of drill, 8 lbs. to acre. Why don't you grow salsify. It is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables is so limited. It has the true oyster flavor, and makes a delicious and inexpensive substitute for them in soup, etc. Cultivate like parsnips.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.-Average fully double size of old Long White. Roots are white, smooth and, notwithstanding their enormous sibe [size], of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.25
[image to left of text: three long roots (salsify)] [caption] SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY.
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RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT.
One ounce will prouce about 100 plants.
Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spriing to permanent beds three feet apart each way.
IDEAL MAMMOTH.-This new variety, which is decidedly the finest and best of all, originated with Dr. Kennicott, of Illinois. Stalks are much larger than the Victoria or any other sort and are also produced in much greater abundance. Like all other highly improved sorts it seeds sparingly and comes more nearly true to name when grown from seed than most other sorts. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c. Strong roots 25c each, doz. $2.00, postpaid.
VICTORIA.-The old standard sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. Strong roots 15c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
SPINACH.
One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; 10 lb. to the acre.
Finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, in drills one foot apart, cover one inch; sow at intervals of two weeks throughout the season. For very early use sow the first of September; protect with straw.
VICTORIA.-Distinguished by exceedingly dark, black-green color and for its very long standing qualities, being two or three weeks later than the ordinary varieties. Leaves are thick and spread out flat upon ground. Excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to withstand winter in this locality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, 5 lbs. or more, at 25c.
LONG STANDING.-A standard with gardeners; leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled, round, large and dark green color; is slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, 5 lbs. or more, at 20c.
BLOOMSDALE.-Is a Savoy-leaved curled variety, very highly valued, especially in the south. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c.
NEW ZEALAND.-Is very useful to supply the place of the ordinary spinach during the hottest months of the year. A few plants will supply a family with this delicious vegetable from July to October. A distinct variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.
[image: top, branch of plant, bottom full bushy plant] [caption] NEW ZEALAND SPINACH.
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RHUBARB ROOTS SHOULD BE RENEWED EVERY TWO OR THREE YEARS TO GET BEST RESULTS.
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SQUASH.
Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in the hill. The soil cannot be too rich. Use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.
GOLDEN BUSH.-An improvement on the old Yellow Bush Scallop or Patty Pan. The earliest of all and quite a favorite with all who like summer squash. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.-Similar to Golden Bush. Color creamy white; an excellent sort for family garden for early use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.-Splendid sort, early, productive; very fine quality. With all new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
PERFECT GEM.-Is a strong grower, as many as twenty-four squashes having been produced on a single vine. Squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; of a creamy white, with thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. Flesh when cooked is dry, sweet and rich in flavor. It is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.
NEW HESTER.-This extra choice new variety, which we introduced, is of the same shape as the Sibley, but the color is of a pinkish yellow, slightly striped at the point with light green. They are early and can be used as a summer squash, but is superior to the Hubbard for winter. When stewed or steamed they are dryer than when baked and make delicious pies. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.25.
NAPLES GIANT.-We have been much pleased with this new mammoth variety which was first brought to this country from Italy last spring and everyone who visited our seed farms was delighted with it. The vines grow to prodigious length and are well loaded with large squashes 2 1/2 to 5 feet long and solid throughout except a small cavity at one end. Immensely productive and when the size of the squashes is taken into consideration our customers will realize its great cropping advantages. The specimens sometimes weigh 100 1bs. each and are fairly fine grained and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.
[boxed text follows] COLLECTION -OFHUBBARD SQUASHES One packet of each of the four varieties of Hubbard Squash for only 15c.
[image center left: rough-skinned squash with grooves stem to tip] [caption] BLUE HUBBARD.
[image center of page: rough-skinned squash] [caption] TRUE HUBBARD.
[image top right: rough-skinned squash with grooves stem to tip] [caption] EARLY PROLIFIO MARROW SQUASH.
[image right center: rough-skinned squash with pointy end] [caption] WARTED HUBBARD.
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TRUE HUBBARD. - This old variety for years has stood the test of all rivals and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the wmter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[image bottom left of page: squash of pumpkin-like shape] [caption] MAMMOTH CHILI SQUASH.
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[image: IOWA STANDARD logo] IOWA STANDARD.-Is a most excellent winter variety, keeping as long as the Hubbard and being, we think, of better quality. Can also be used as a summer variety as quality Is excellent early in the season. Pkt. 5c. oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.
MAMMOTH CHILI.-The "Jumbo" of the squash family. Outer color rich orange yellow; skin is quite smooth with wide fissures. Flesh very thick and of a yellow color. Keep well and are profitable for stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4lb. 40c, lb. $1.
SIBLEY. or Pike's Peak.-We consider this one of the very best winter varieties. Has the reputation of being only variety surpassing the Hubbard in quality. Large oval fruits tapering at blossom end. Shell hard, dark, olive green color. Flesh light orange color, of best quality. Vines strong, productive. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c. 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.
WARTY HUBBARD.-A new strain of the Hubbard. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the very best features of a long-keeping squash. It also denotes extra choice quality-the harder and more warty the shell of a Hubbard, the more delicate and sweet the flesh; the flesh, however, is not so thick as the old Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c.
BLUE HUBBARD, Or Marblehead.-A splendid winter variety. Shell light blue; flesh similar to the Hubbard in quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c.
GOLDEN HUBBARD, also called Red Hubbard.-This is a counterpart of the old Green Hubbard, except in color, which is a bright, deep orange yellow; much richer in color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent flavor. Its keeping qualltfes are fully equal to, while in productiveness it far excels the green variety. This is a squash that every market gardener should plant, for it is a "seller." Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
DELICIOUS.-On our place this has proved to be a most desirable new winter variety. Color of the skin is green, with an occasional blue specimen, about the same size as the Hubbard, weighing 5 to 10 lbs. Has very thick flesh, cooks dry and is of superior flavor. Although a good fall variety it is in its best condition during the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.25.
EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.-Early and productive, the two most important features for the market gardener, while its attractive color-brilliant orange red-good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with consumers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.
PEERLESS VEGETABLE MARROW.-In England they consider the Vegetable Marrow far superior to any variety of squash, but for some reason it has never become popular here. The Peerless is, we believe, the most desirable sort, fruits being of handsome shape, creamy white color, very large size, of excellent flavor. Very productive. Cultivate like squash. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
[image bottom right of page: two long marrows leaning on shelf, with background leaves] [caption] PEERLESS VEGETABLE MARROW.
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KILL THE BUGS ON SQUASHES. CUCUMBERS AND OTHER VINES BY USING SLUG SHOT.
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TOMATO.
One Ounce wlll produce about 2,500 plants.
Sow early in hotbeds or seed boxes and when plants have four leaves transplant to four or five inches apart. Give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous growth. When all danger of frost is past, transplant to open ground, four to six feet apart each way. Well manured, light, sandy soil is best, but it must be remembered that a surplus of manure stimulates leaf growth to the detriment of fruit. Through long years of selection we have now a stock of tomato seed which is far superior to that of most other dealers. Our packets contain from 500 to 1,000 seeds.
[image in left column: child holding improbably large tomato, with text THE EARLIEST TOMATO IN THE WORLD] [caption] SPARKS' EARLIANA TOMATO.
SPARKS' EARLIEANA.-Probably no early tomato introduced in many years has attracted so much attention and has so large a sale as Sparks' Earliana. It is not only extremely early, but is remarkable for its large size, handsome shape, and beautiful bright red color. Its solidity and fiine qualities are fully equal to many of the best late sorts. Extra early tomatoes re one of the most profitable crops for the market gardener, as well as specially desirable in the home garden. You will make no mistake in planting the Earliana. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb $3.00.
[image: IOWA STANDARD logo] IOWA STANDARD.-Of medium size, with perfect shape and one of the most productive varieties that we have ever seen, the fruit being so perfect and even as to almost have the appearance of having been made in a mold. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00
[image top of right column: tomato plant with many tomatoes] [caption] IOWA STANDARD TOMATO.
MAJESTIC.-Described on inside back cover. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c.
RED MAJESTIC.-See description on inside back cover page. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00.
GOLDEN MAJESTIC.-Our new introduction of this year. Description on inside back cover. Pkt. 30c.
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LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY.-Originated with the late Mr. A. W. Livingston, of Franklin Co., Ohio, and is one of the best ever introduced. Its size, beauty, shape, color, flavor, durability and productiveness make it desirable to growers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
JUNE PINK.-This may briefly be described as a pink Sparks' Earliana. The plant is of neat, compact growth, branching freely, with fruit hanging in clusters of 6 to 10 fruits. Ripens fully as early as the Earliana, about ten days earlier than most of the early sorts. Fruits are of medium size, smooth, without cracks or green core. Skin is tough, thus making it a good shipper. Color is a bright, pleasing pink, and where the pink varieties are in favor it will bring readily 25 per cent higher price than the red sorts. A continuous bearer until cut off in fall by frost. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 1/4 lb. $1.50.
[image to right of text, in center column: large tomato in basket, with tag JUNE PINK]
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IMPROVED TROPHY.-Our Improved Trophy is vigorous and productive; its large, solid, smooth, fine-flavored fruit will satisfy the most exacting. Also much liked for canning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00
FAVORITE.-Bears clusters of 3 to 7 tomatoes of a rich, dark red color, very smooth, flesh firm. A nice canning variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
ACME.-Valuable for early market; medium size, color a glossy red with purplish tinge. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
PERFECTION.-Large and round, smooth, handsome red fruit of highest quality. It proves very satisfactory for forcing under glass. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
IOWA BEAUTY.-Improvement on Livingstons' Beauty, being of larger size, more solid and uniform in quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
STONE.-One of the best of all the standard sorts. Color is a bright red. Fruit is of large size, perfectly smooth and of best table quality in every respect. It is a famous main crop tomato in many sections, both north and south, and is much used for canning. Productive and the fruit bears shipment well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb., 60c, lb. $1.75.
CRIMSON CUSHION.-Persons having only a small garden will appreciate this as it can be grown on trellises and in this way three or four times as much fruit can be grown on same space. Grows 7 to 10 feet high, if desired, but as most of fruit is borne 3 or 4 feet from the ground, well ou tof reach of chickens, it is is just as well to trim off tips. Fine quality, extremely large and excellent for slicing or canning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
DWARF CHAMPION.-Habit of growth peculiar, for not only is it dwarf and compact, but the stem being thick, stiff and short jointed, it is almost self-supporting when laden with fruit. Early, of a purplish pink color; smooth, symmetrical, solid and of fine quality. Best variety to grow for plants for sale as they are so stocky. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
[image in left column, whole tomato and halved tomato] [caption] MATCHLESS TOMATO.
MATCHLESS.-Well worth of its name, for in beauty, color and symmetry of form it is indeed without a peer. Vines are of strong, vigorous growth, well set with fruit, which is entirely free from core, of finest flavor, very rich cardinal red color, and not liable to crack from wet weather; of large size and the size of the fruit is maintained throughout the season. Solid, of fine quality and keeps well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
GOLDEN NUGGEST.-When at the Royal Agricultural Show in England, our attention was especially attracted by this grand new variety. Fruits are beautiful golden yellow color, round as a ball and about as large as a walnut. Flavor exceptionally fine, and it is the most desirable variety for eating from the hand or as a dessert fruit. We have grown them now both on our farm and at our trial grounds, and were more than pleased with the result. The plants were loaded down with 150 to 200 of the most beautiful rich golden yellow fruits and the flavor is delicious. Don't fail to try them. Extra fine. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, 1/4 lb. $1.75.
[image in right column at bottom, tomato plant covered in fruit] [caption] GOLDEN NUGGET TOMATO.
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THERE ARE NO TOMATOES IN THE WORLD SUPERIOR TO OUR THREE MAJESTICS.
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[image top left of page, very large tomato plant (almost twice the size of the adult standing next to it) with woman and child for scale] [caption] JAPANESE CLIMBING TOMATO.
PONDEROSA.-Very large, inclined to be irregular in shape, but of fine quality. Purplish red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
GOLDEN QUEEN.-Best of the large yellow varieties. Fruit smooth, of finest flavor, ripens evenly; a handsome sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.
JAPANESE CLIMBING.-A great novelty. Beyond comparison the tallest growing variety that we know of, growing 10 to 12 feet high and bearing fruit way to the tip. Fruits are of a nice medium size, of fine shape, solid, smooth and of a beautiful shining crimson color. They are produced in great clusters and the plant is productive and a continuous bearer. One plant properly trained on a trellis will produce more fruit than a dozen ordinary tomato plants. Fruits contain few seeds and are of superior flavor. If the seed is started early in the house they will begin fruiting in July and one or two well developed plants will produce enough fruit for a small family the entire season, and every owner of a garden, no matter how small, should grow this wonderful tomato. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c.
CRIMSON CURRANT.-Most charming little fruit, hardly more than a half inch in diameter, of bright crimson color; borne in long clusters containing 20 to 60 tomatoes. Excellent for eating from the hand or preserved. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.
BURBANK'S PRESERVING.-Plants of dwarf, stocky growth, with dark green potato-leaf foliage. Small round scarlet tomatoes, borne in clusters, only three-fourths inch in diameter; unusually rich, sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c.
YELLOW PEAR.-A favorite with all who know them. Fruit is pear-shaped and of deep yellow color. Highly valued as a table delicacy raw, also for preserving or to make "tomato figs"; fine pickled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 1b. 75c.
MIXED TOMATOES.-For the benefit of some customers who would like to try all kinds, we have prepared this mixture of sorts named above. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 1b. 75c.
STRAWBERRY, or Husk Tomato.-Also called Ground Cherry. Plants of spreading habit and immensely productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
TURNIP.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Two pounds will sow an acre.
For early, sow in April in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart; thin to six inches apart in the drill. For main crop sow broadcast in July and August, and just before a shower if possible.
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EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.-One of the earliest sorts in cultivation. Bulb very flat, medium size, quite smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and of light color; growing very compact and making exceedingly small strap-leaved top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
EARLY WHITE MILAN.- Much like the above, but is pure white all over, instead of having purple top. Quite popular with gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 1b. 25c, lb. 75c.
EARLY SNOWBALL.-A globe-shaped, white-skinned turnip, very fine grained, firm and of delicate flavor. One of best keeping of white fleshed sorts, very early and particularly adapted for family or market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 1b. 20c, lb. 50c.
WHITE EGG. - A quick growing, egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety with small top and rough leaves. Flesh very sweet, firm and mild, never having any rank, strong taste. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 1b. 20c. lb. 60c.
MIXED TURNIPS.-All the table varieties mixed in equal proportions. For family use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 1b. 20c, lb. 60c.
GOLDEN BALL, or Orange Jelly.-A beautiful bright yellow turnip of medium size and universally sweet and delicious flavor. Is hardy and one of the best keepers. Flesh extremely firm and solid. Brings good price on market. If you have never tried yellow turnips we advise you to plant some of the Golden Ball in your home garden this year. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
SCARLET KASHMYR.-This new, extra early, bright scarlet turnip has a striking resemblance to a large radish. The flesh is white and crisp. Matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, and when cooked Iis of unsurpassed quality. Good keeper and entitled to a place among garden favorites. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 1b. 30c, lb. $1.00,
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED.-The standard for this part of the country for late planting, and we sell immense quantities of it every year. One of the best table and stock sorts on the market, being fine grained and of mild flavor. Of good size, flat shape, pure white below with purplish red top. Good cropper and excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c; 51bs. or more, not prepaid, at 30 cents.
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PURPLE TOP GLOBE.-Similar to the Purple Top Strap Leaved except shape. The largest yielder of any turnip on the list and always brings top of market price. Desirable for table use or for stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, 35c per lb.
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RUTA BAGA.
Largely grown in the northern states and Canada for stock feeding, and for this purpose they are superior to turnips. Sow not later than June in drills 2 feet apart and thin out to 8 inches in the row.
MONARCH.-This grand, new and distinct form of ruta baga is, we believe, by far the most productive of all. Of tankard shape, with very small neck, skin dark red above ground and yellow below, flesh rich yellow, fine grained, good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 35c.
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[image: pair of rutabagas with text in image: AMERICAN IMPROVED RUTA BAGA (top left), MONARCH SWEDE (top right) and RUTA BAGAS OR SWEDES (bottom)]
IMPROVED AMERICAN.-Very solid, fine quality, good shape, smooth skin, small neck, keeps well. A choice strain of the very best quality for table use or stock feeding. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 30c.
WHITE SWEET GERMAN.-Large size, oval and very solid; flesh pure white, sweet. Best keeping sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c; 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 35c.
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BETTER SOW TURNIPS IN THE STUBBLE FIELDS. YOU CAN GET TWO CROPS IN THIS WAY.
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KINDS THAT HAVE MADE IOWA "THE GREAT CORN STATE"
THESE VARIETIES ARE EVERYWHERE THE BEST IN THEIR CLASS AND HAVE DONE MUCH TO INCREASE THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF IOWA'S GREATEST CROP.
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ALL ORIGINATED OR INTRODUCED BY THE IOWA SEED CO. OF DESMOINES
WE CLAIM THAT WE HAVE DONE MORE TO IMPROVE THE CORN CROP OF THE MIDDLE WEST THAN ANY OTHER INSTITUTION.
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We are always Headquarters for "The Best" Seed Corn.
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THE PROFIT. A very profitable corn for any farmer who has live stock to feed. We introduced this grand new variety and it has given excellent satisfaction everywhere. It originated from a carefully prepared cross of two well known sorts on the farm of a seed grower in Madison Co., Iowa, which is the county that produced our world-famous Iowa Gold Mine. For nearly twenty years this corn has been bred up untll now it is claimed to be the heaviest and most solid ear of any variety in existence, and of large size. It ain't a handsome corn, but it's got money in it! The color of the surface of the ear is not as uniform as our other varieties, some of the grains having a lighter yellow cap; this does not, however, injure its appearance when shelled. The purpose of the originator was to fix a type of field corn for profit, superior to any in cultivation, and profit in corn growing, as we understand it, means the largest crop of shelled corn (not cobs) maturing in a reasonably short time, and of the best quallty. Ears of large size, grain is very deep, cob small and dries out rapidly, thus making it a sure cropper. The corn is so solid on the cob that the kernels appear as if driven in, and it shells out immensely. Will produce a larger crop on poor soil than any variety we know of and with good culture will astonish everybody. It is the corn to plant and we want all our customers' to try it. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, pk. 65c, bu. $2.25, 2 bu. or more at $2.10, 10 bu. or more at $2.00.
PROFIT CORN.
I was much pleased with your Profit Corn this season, as it gave an, exceedingly large yield.-J. H. Luddington, Ashtabula County, Ohio. The Profit Corn I received of yon last spring has the right name. It is the best corn tor stock. 1t grows large and is solid, and also contains a greater proportion ot fat than any ot our corn in this country. Your Iowa Gold Mine Corn is beautiful in color, shape and size. B. J, Clarida, Williamson County, Illinois.
SPECIMEN EAR OF THE NEW GOLDEN WEST.
GOLDEN WEST. [left column]In 1903 we introduced this variety as being among yel -low corns what Silver Mine is among white corns. It has failed in but one particular: It will not adapt itself to poor soil and poor treatment as Silver Mine does. It produced with one of our growers the heaviest, and with another the lightest yield which came to our corn house last season. If given proper soil and care it will yield with any variety but it must have an abundance of plant-food. If[end left column]
[right column] you have good soil and will give it good care, plant Golden West and you will have the best crop of corn you ever raised. Golden West is one of the most vigorous growing varieties that we know of. Stalk of medium height and very thick at the ground, short jointed with broad leaves which help mature the large crop of corn it produces. It is deep rooted and therefore not easily injured by hard windstorms. Ears have usually eighteen to twenty rows. There are many which measure 11 inches in length and weigh 1 1/2 lbs., containing from 1,200 to 1,500 grains to the ear. Kernels are of such shape that they wedge in tightly and make a solid ear, not only at cap, but down near point of germ end. Cob comparatively small and of such nature that it dries out rapidly, thus insuring a well maturcd cropl, even during unfavorable seasons. Matures in about 110 days, thus making it a safe corn to plant, and we claim that it will yield a larger crop than any other yellow corn in existence. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c; 3lbs. 60c; by frt. per pk. 65c, bu. $2.00; 2 bu. or more at $1.90, 10 bu. or more at $1.75.[end right column]
LEGAL TENDER.
One of the most prominent late varieties of yellow dent corn. The result of about ten years' selection by a seed corn specialist in Iowa, and has taken first premiums at many state and county fairs. Productive and of uniform pure yellow color, ear very large and long and a deep grain on a small cob, while stalk does not grow too large. The introducer says: "Our ideal ear is twothirds as large around as it is long, containing 16 'to 20 rows, and small shank. Kernels are deep, cob is small at butt and the ear holds its bigness foward the point, until near tapering off. Is capped over and the kernels hold their bigness toward point, and the butt runs out straight and not crinkled." Matures in about 115 days: not recommended for northern portion of this state. Our stock extra select, improved in hardiness. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3lbs. 60c; by frt. , pk. ~5c, bu. $2.25 , 2 bu. or more at $2.10, 10 bu. or more at $2.
IF YOU WANT A LARGE QUANTITY OF SEED CORN, WRITE FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES.
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SANFORD`S EARLY WHITE FLINT. This standard variety is considered the best flint corn on the market. The ears are of unusual length. 12 to 15 Inches, and handsome shape, flinty white color. Plants of sturdy, vigorous growth; leaves are very broad and succulent, and it is therefore of great value for fodder and ensilage, as well as for a grain crop. Stalks usually bear 2 or 3 long ears. You will be pleased with it if you like flint corn. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. or more at $1.85, 10 bu. or more at $1:75.
IMPROVED EARLY YELLOW FLINT. An eight- rowed yellow flint variety with ears from 10 to 15 inches long, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter, and well filled out to the extreme end of the cob. The cob is small and the kernel large and broad; ripens in 75 to 85 days. This corn is well adapted to the northwest and Is said to produce 200 bushels of ears to the acre in Massachusetts. Has given excellent results in Minnesota and other northern states. Excellent for ensilage and is often used here for replanting. Pkt. 5c, l b. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. or more at $1.85, 10 bu. $17.00.
[image on the left side of three corn cobs being measure with a ruler, labelled "Sanford's Early White Flint."]
EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER CORN. The past two years seed sweet corn has been so scarce and high in price that we did not urge our customers to plant it, but last year we grew a splendid crop, both in quality and quantity, and are therefore enabled to offer it at a low price. We consider it one of the most valuable fodder plants in existence, and stock farmers should all devote some land to it. The stalks are sweet, juicy, rich, tender and very nutritious. On a strong soil it will grow 10 to 12 feet high and produce almost an incredible amount of fodder, which when well cured is equal to hay, besides being cheaper. It is claimed by dairy farmers this fodder will increase the milk and cream production greatly and keep the animals in the best condition. It has the further merit of being so sweet and palatable that cattle eat every part of the stalk and leaves. As a green fodder for cutting in the summer, one acre is worth eight acres of ordinary pasture. Of high value also for hogs, and an excellent plant to plow under for soiling. Sow thickly in drills, or broadcast at rate of 2 bu. per acre. Pk 60c, bu. (measured) $2.00, 2 bu. or more at $1.85.
EARLY SWEET FODDER CORN Will make feed much earlier than the above and is very nice to feed when in roasting ear. Not as large a yielder. Pk. 60c, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. or more at $1. 85. Ask for price in quantity.
[image of a corn plant labelled "Evergreen Sweet Fodder Corn."]
IOWA YELLOW DENT. We always advise farmers to select the best named varieties in buying seed corn, and believe it pays them in the long run. Every year, however, there are thousands of farmers in need of seed corn, and their main object is to secure at a low price a nice grade of yellow corn which is well matured, thoroughly tested, of strong vitality, and will produce a good crop of sound corn. While this corn is not equal to our best named varieties, still we believe you will find it superior to nine-tenths of the corn offered by other dealers. It is not crib corn nor is it purchased on the market for sale, but is special1y grown for us and given the same care accorded to our other varieties. At our price it will cost you only about 20 cents per acre to plant your field with this variety and it will pay you well to order sufficient for your planting. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. or more at $1.35, 10 bu. or more at $1.25 per bu.
NEW CENTURY WONDER. A wonderful variety from South America, different in many respects from other sorts. 1nstead of growing like ordinary corn, one stalk to each kernel planted, it stools like winter wheat, producing 10 to 20 stalks from each seed. Often 3 to 7 ears to stalk, being 8 to 10 in. long, and of most clean, snow-white color. Of excellent quality for the table like sweet corn; when dry and ground makes the cleanest, finest, whitest meal. An improvement on Brazilian flour corn, being acclimated by growing in the north. Plant early as it requires the whole season to mature in this latitude. Pkt. 10c, 1/4, lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3lbs. (will plant one acre) $1.00, postpaid. By freight, 1/2 pk. 65c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00.
PRIMITIVE OR HUSK. PRIMITIVE OR HUSK CORN. It is from this wild variety that all of our civilized sorts have sprung. The ears are of fair size and each individual kernel or grain is covered with a husk and all is enclosed in an outer husk like common corn. In some of the wild and uncultivated parts of Mexico the primitive or natural corn can still be found growing wild. It is quite curious and valuable for exhibition purposes, and attracts great attention wherever seen. Per pkt. 10c. Specimen ear for 40 cents, postpaid.
TOOLS FOR CORN CROWERS Handy Corn Sheller.-By express only, each $1.75. Rotary Corn Planter.-By express only, each $1.50. Ramsey Adjustable Corn Husker.- Each 50c. 6 for $2.50 postpaid; by express, each 40c, 6 for $2.00. Seed Corn Grader.-Single sieve grader, by express only, each $1.25. Above appliances are described and listed with miscellaneous tools on page 127.
GIANT RED COB ENSILAGE Beyond doubt the best fodder corn, either to feed green right from the field, to put up for the silo, or to cure and stack away. It is a pure white corn, cropping as high as 45 tons of fodder per acre. It is sweet, tender and juicy, and furnishes more nourishment than any other variety; has short joints and therefore an abundance of leaves and grows to a fair height, but not over-large and coarse-stalked as some varieties. It is adapted to every section of the country for fodder, and makes an excel1ent grain crop in Missouri and throughout the south. Ears 8 1/2 to 10 inches long, 16 rows, kernels deep and broad, and pure white on red cob. Quite popular with dairy farmers. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, pk. 55c, bu. $1.75, 2 bu. or more at $1.65, 10 bu. for $15.00.
GIANT CUZCO CORN. A strange and curious corn from Peru, with kernels of truly mammoth size as shown in our illustration, each one being as large as 4 to 10 kernels of ordinary field corn. It will cause wonder and astonishment in everyone who sees It. It is quite late in maturing and therefore should be started early in pots in the house. In transplanting be careful not to disturb the roots. Our cut shows an ordinary kernel of corn beside the Cuzco. It is a great novelty and attracted much attention at the corn shows. Sold only in pkts. at 10 cents.
[image of a small corn kernel and a large one, labelled "Giant Cuzco Corn."]
[I] have transacted business with you in the extent of hundreds of dollars and I have found your business methods courteous and straightforward; careful in representations and honest in your dealings. Please send four bu. More of Golden West seed corn.- D.E. Schoonover, Montgomery County, Pa. I bought two bushels of Longfellow Dent of you two years ago. They
done me more good than any two bushels of forn I ever bought. - T.L. Grow, Rippey, Iowa. Your Iowa Silver Mine Corn is the earliest white corn I have ever seen. Ears of good size, and in many instances producing two good ears to the stalk. It is seldom that one sees anything bred to such perfection as this new corn. - W.O. Ruddick, Lee County, Iowa.
GIVE THIS PAGE CAREFUL READING. THERE ARE MANY VALUABLE AND PROFITABLE ITEMS LISTED HERE
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BUCKWHEAT. Buckwheat is a valuable crop for those parts of the farm which always seem to be left unplanted at the close of the season. As it is generally sown in late June or early July It will fill up the vacant plots at a time when all other planting is past and produce a profitable crop on what would otherwise be waste places. Use about one-half bushel seed per acre.
JAPANESE. A week earlier than Silver Hull and yields more. Flour is equal to any other buckwheat, while it is more productive than any other, and succeeds well far north. The kernels are quite large, but the straw is heavier and it branches more; need not be sown as thickly as other kinds. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By freight, pk. 50c, bu. (52 lbs.) $1.60, 2 bu. at $1.50, 10 bu. for $14.00.
SILVER HULL. Very good, popular variety. Grain is of light gray color, rounder than the common variety, has a thinner husk, earlier and yields more. Per lb. 25c 3 lbs. 60c. By frt., pk. 50c, bu. $1.60, 2 bu. or more at $1.50, 10 bu. $14.
NEW HULLESS. A wonderful novelty, growing exactly like buckwheat, but the grain has no hull on and looks exactly like the grains of rye. It is a desirable novelty which we believe will pay farmers to try. Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By freight, 1/2 pk. 65c, pk $1.15, bu. $3.50.
SPELTZ. A Valuable New Grain from Russia. This most wonderful new grain was first introduced in this country by the Iowa Seed Co., and has proved of great value, and is now listed by almost all of the leading seedsmen. It has become a staple crop in nearly all sections of the northwest, and its position in the list of grains is thoroughly established. It is another evidence of the permanent advance in agriculture through the infiuence of our house. It is generally grown and handled in the same manner as barley. Botanically known as Triticum Spelta or Emmer, and is supposed to be the grain grown in Egypt in the time of Moses. It is mentioned several times in the Bible. For centuries past it has been grown in a limited way in Eastern Russia, near the Caspian Sea, its valye not being known to the civilized world. is of high valye for feeding and will make a fair grade of flour similiar to rye. Will grow well and produce immense crops on poor soil, and dry weather appears to have no effect on it; will make a good crop with almost any condition of soil and climate. It makes excellent pasture and good hay if cut at proper season. It yields 70 to 100 bushels of grain to the acre, besides several tons of straw for feeding. The grain is much richer than corn for feeding and of superior quality for fattening hogs, cattle, sheep, poultry, etc. May be sown in the spring or fall, 50 to 75 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, k. 50c, bu. (35 lbs.) $1.25, 2 bu. or more at $1.15, 10 bu. or more at $1.10.
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BROOMCORN.
CALIFORNIA GOLDEN. Carefully selected and improved so that the brush is straight and long, a very large proportion of it being suitable for hurl. Of fine quality, light green color, turning to light yellow when allowed to become too ripe. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c. By freight, pk. 75c, bu. (50 lbs.) $2.50.
EVERGREEN. Largely grown in the western states. Brush noted for fine quality, good length and handsome appearance. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c. By freight, pk. 70c, bu. $2.25.
DWARF. Popular in some sections, matures late. Per lb. 3 lbs. 65c. By freight, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00.
UPLAND RICE.
An early variety which can be grown on any ordinary land without irrigation, although it prefers a moist situation, and has matured in Illnoia. Its growth is similiar to wheat. Sow early in drills 2 feet apart, and drop the seeds one inch apart in drills, covering about 1 1/2 inches, one peck per acre. It stools out very heavily. Prie per pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, 1/2 pk. 65c, pk. (11 lbs.) $1.40, bu. $4.50.
SEED FLAX.
It will pay you to sow nice, pure, high-grade flax seed. Our seed is thoroughly re-cleaned, free from mustard or other weed seed and is as good as can be purchased anywhere. Don't buy flax seed on open market. It is generally full of weed seed. One of the most profitable crops, especially on new land. Price subject to changes. 11 lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid. By freight or express, pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. at $1.90, 10 bu. or more at $1.85.
RESOLVENT SULPHATE OF IRON.
KILLS WILD MUSTARD, COCKLE BURR, RAG WEED AND OTHER NOXIOUS FARM WEEDS.
The new method of exterminating weeds on the farm and keeping the grain fields from becoming breeding places of foul seeds which make cultivation so difficult and injure the quality of the products.
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Will not injure oats, flax, speltz or other grains but will kill the weeds.
One application will do the work, and ina few year your farm will be comparatively free from weed pests. The operation is not difficult. You simply mix the Resolvent Sulphate of Iron in water, using about 150 lbs. to 100 gallons of water (enough to treat 2 acres) and apply with a sprayer. Circular giving directions for use and describing the best apparatus for applying same will be sent free on application. If you have any foul spots on the farm it will pay you to investigate. Has proven an unqualified success in the grain fields of the north, which are fully illustrated and described in the free circulars. Price, per 100 lbs. $5.50, per 500 lbs. $25.00.
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WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE YOUR PRICES ON CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS AT ANY TIME.
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EARLY AMBER CANE.
Dairy farmers say that the Early Amber Cane is the most valuable fodder plant in existence fer their use. Notwithstanding its great adaptability as a feed for livestock it is only recently that the real value of sorghum (or sugar cane) has attracted general attention. Its great merit is new beginning to be appreciated. It is of the very best quality, being sweet, tender, nutritious and greedily eaten by cattle, horses and hogs. Darymen find that the cows will give more and richer milk from its use and it is claimed that as high as ten tons of fodder have been grown per acre. It can be grown successfully in any part of the country, from Canada to Texas, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It is one of the best plants to withstand drouth and unfavorable weather and is therefore a comparatively sure crop, and a larger crop is often produced from one acre than from three to five acres in hay. It is usually put in during the first half of June, sewing 100 pounds per acre broadcast, or 60 to 75 pounds per acre is sewn with a wheat drill. Cut in September or just before frost with a mower and cure like hay, or with a binder and stand the bundles up. Many varieties are used but we consider the Black or Red Seeded Amber the most desirable. If wanted for sorghum purposes we recommend sewing the Kenney's, which is purer, but this cheaper grade is about as desirable for fodder purposes. Price is subject to market changes but it usually advances later in the season. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. By freight, 10 lbs. 50c, 25 lbs. 90c. 100 lbs. $3.00, 500 lbs. or more at $2.75.
[two images of sugar cane plants on opposite sides of the above paragraph]
KENNEY'S IMPROVED AMBER CANE.
An improved variety which will make the very finest grade of beautiful amber syrup of delicious flavor and many persons will prefer it for table use to either maple syrup or honey. It is said that over 250 gallons have been produced per acre, and when boiled down making over 3,200 lbs. of sugar. Why not supply your own table in this way, as it is as easily grown as a crop of corn and succeeds well in all parts of the United States. Requires only 5 lbs. of seed per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.00. 25 lbs. $2.00, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.00.
SAND VETCH. Or Winter Vetch.
A comparatively new forage plant which has proved of high value, and s highly recommended by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Succeeds and produces good crops on poor, sandy soil, but is more vigorous on good land and grows 4 to 5 feet high. Perfectly hardy throughout the United States; is green all winter. Exceedingly nutritious, more so than clover, eaten with a relish, may be fed to all stock. Earliest for cutting and a full crop may be taken off bfore planting spring crops. Sow 1/2 bu. per acre in spring or fall. Pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Frt., pk. $1.60, bu. (60 lbs.) $5.75, 2 bu. or more at $5.50.
KAFFIR CORN.
A most excellent fodder plant, yielding two crops of fodder during a season. It grows from five to six feet high, making a straight, upright growth. The stem or stalk bears numerous wide leaves. The stalks keep green and are brittle and juicy, making excellent fodder either green or dried. The seed crop is also heavy, sometimes yielding sixty bushels to the acre. Both grain and fodder are excellent. The stalk remains tender to full maturity of the seed. There is no failure about it; can go without rain without any less in yield. The grain is extremely valuable for feeding to poultry and will make a flour that is like wheat. Cultivated the same as common corn, requiring five pounds of seed per acre. For fodder sow one-half to one bushel, either broadcast or in drills. Pkt. 5c, lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. By freight, pk. 40c, bu. (56 lbs.) $1.35. 2 bu. or more at $1.25.
TEOSINTE. A fodder plant grown largely in some parts of the country. Somewhat resembles corn in its general appearance, but the leaves are much longer and broader and the stalks contain sweeter sap. In its perfection it produces a great number of shoots growing as much as 12 feet high, very thickly covered with leaves. Eighty five stalks have been grown from one seed, attaining a height of 11 feet. Horses and cattle eat it as freely as young sugar corn. Plant as soon as ground becomes warm at usual corn planting time, in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each eay, two seeds to the hill. Teosinte is one of the heaviest yielding forage plants known, having yielded 50 tons of fodder to the acre. Large pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c, 3 lbs. (sufficient for acre) $2.00, postpaid.
TREE AND HEDGE SEEDS (By mall, postpaid.)
Variety. Pkt. Oz. 1/4 lb. Lb. Apple... .05 .10 .30 .90 Ash, White... .05 .10. .20 .60 Box Elder... .05 .10 .20 .60 Catalpa, Hardy... .05 .15 .50 1.50 Locust, Black... .05 .10 .20 .65 Locust, Honey... .05 .10 .20 .60 Mulberry, Russian... .10 .30 .90 3.00 Osage Orange... .05 .10 .25 .75 Tree of Heaven... .05 .10 .25 .75
NO RAIN FODDER OFFER. Many seasons pass without enough rain to make a geed hay crop. If you want to insure sufficient winter feed in spite of drouth send fer this collection, consisting of 25 lbs. Amber Cone. 15 lbs. Kaffir Corn. l lb. Teosinte, 2 lbs. Pencilaria. This will plant two acres of ground and produce from 40 to 60 tens of very best fodder. By freight, net prepaid, $2.25.
JERUSALEM CORN.
Claimed by practical growers to be an improvement on Kaffir corn. Produces a large crop of fodder, which is of very good quality. Seed white and nearly flat. Yields a good grain crop also. Three or four pounds will plant an acre in drills, 40 to 50 pounds broadcast. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By freight, pk. $1.00, bu. (50 lbs.) $3.50, 2 bu. or more at $3.20.
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Des Moines, lowa, Feb. 1.-During the past summer thousands of persons have admired the beautiful velvety green lawns at our city parks, 489 acres, and we are pleased to say that they were produced by sowing gmss seeds furnished by the Iowa Seed Company. of this city.- E, J. Fairall, Sec'y Board of Park Commissioners.
LAWN GRASS SEED. "Thank God for Grass! No other Glory vies With the refreshing glory of the grass; Not e'en the blue of the o'er bending skies, Nor fading splendors when day light dies, Can this sweet smile of living green surpass."
A nice velvety lawn adds more to the beauty of a place than any other adornment and even the humblest homemay he made attractive with such surroundings, while without·a good lawn even the finest fiowering plants and elegantly arrangea beds seem insignificant, How important it is then to plan for the best lawn obtainable. Do not spend money in sodding a lawn, for itis expensive and seldom sat.!sfactory. When sod is cut from the roadside or some out of the way pasture, it is poorin Quality and full of weeds, and when unevenly laid produces a rough surface which disfigures the lawn. It costs much less to sow the seed and the lawn is far better, Ask for circular, "How to Make a Lawn."
EVERGREEN MIXED LAWN GRASS SEED.-Th!s is a mixture of the best varieties of grass seeds suited for growing together in the central and northern states and will make a beautiful, soft velvety lawn, as handsome green as an emerald and is formed of grasses which l<eep green from early spring all through the hot dry summer weather, until late in the fall, It comes up Quickly (in ahout two weeks after seed is sown) and after once up i t soon spreads to cover the ground and is ready for the lawn mower in six or eight weeks. It is permanent, maintaining its heauty for a life-time. although it is a good plan to give any lawn a topseeding once every two or three years. This mixture is made by ourselves from new crop, recleaned pure seeds of the best varieties, well suited for even and permanent growth. as good as money can buy. It cannot be excelled for producing a rich velvety lawn of beautiful dark green color. Price per lb. (wiIl sow 400 square feet) 45c; 3 Ibs. $1.25, postpaid. By freIght, per bu. (15 lhs.) $3.50, 2 hu. or more at $3.25.
TERRACE LAWN MIXTURE.--It is sometimes difficult to get a good sod on sloping ground, terraces, side hills or embankments. This is a mixture of such grasses as have strong spreading roots, making a close turf which heavy rains easily. On new lawns sow some oats also to prevent washing until grass gets started. Per lb. 50c, 3lbs. $1.35 postpaid. By freight per bu. (15 lbs.) $4.00.
CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS -- A very fine mixture for lawns, but is of special value for parks and around country homes where it is not convenient to mow the lawn frequently. It contains some fragrant grasses which give out a delightful odor both when growing or when cut. It is the grass for country homes, parks and large estates and for this purpose sow about 50 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 40c 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By freight bu. (15 lbs) $3.00; 2 bu. or more at $2.75.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS, "Iowa Shield" Brand.--Our stock of this is the bestgrade of fancy cleaned new crop tested seed. The crop this year was very short and prices may advance before spring. Lb. 35c, 3 lbs for $1.00 perpaid. By freight, (14 lbs) $3.00 5 bu. or more at $2.80. WHITE CLOVER, "Iowa Shield" Brand.--The well known common white clover is very hardy and its dwarf growth makes it desirable for lawn mixtures. Its close dense turf and creeping habit make it desirable for terraces and sloping ground. Seed is very small and requires but little in mixtures. Lb. 45c, 3 lbs $1.25 postpaid. By freight, peck $3.25, bushel (60 lbs.) $12.50. SOUTHLAND LAWN MIXTURE.--In the southern states there is frequently trouble to secure a lawn. This mixture is made of Southern Blue Grass, Bermuda Grass and other varieties adapted to a hot, sunny climate. Together they make a nice bright lawn the year round. Per lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.35 postpaid.
LAWN FLOWERS LAWN FLOWER MIXTURE.--Nothing looks more beautiful than a variety of pretty little dwarf growing flowers blooming on the lawn and we have therefore prepared this mixture which we believe will be just what is desired. It consists of low growing, quick blooming flowers very desirable for sowing with Law Grass Seed in the spring. They come up quickly, afford shelter for grass seed and will bloom by time the grass requires cutting the first time. Also, desirable for sowing on an old lawn very early in the seasohn. Price per ounce package only 25c.
BEAUTIFY THE HOME PLACE. "Leave the World More Beautiful Than You Found It." The charm of any home place is in the lawn, trees and shrubbery. The finest, most expensive mansion looks dreary and like a forsaken castle if the grounds surrounding it are not properly planned and cared for, while, with a comparatively small expenditure of time and money for lawn and shrubbery, it might be made surpassingly beautiful. If you do not employ a landscpe architect let us suggest that you at least take time to carefully plan your place. Do not try to plan it in ten minutes; if you employ a landscape architect you would expect him to take time sufficient to consider well where each tree, shrub and vine should be located. The lawn should be the basis of all arrangements in the nature picture which you are preparing. The best lawns are made by sowing seed. Select for the borders at least, hardy shrubs and plants which will be permanent. Our list of these is quite complete. See plant department. Last spring we purchased from you a wuality of mixed lawn grass seed for use on the College campus. The results were satisfactory to us. Our lawn was very attractive throughout the entire year. C.C. REARIC, President Highland Park College. Make Your Place Look like Home This Year by Fixing up a Good Lawn.
SHADY PLACE LAWN MIXTURE.-This mixture is a combination of fine, dwarf-growing, evergreen varieties of grass which grow naturally in the woods or in shaded spots. They are mixed in proper proportions to make a fine lawn under shade trees. Sow seed thickly 1 quart to 150 square feet. Per lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.35, postpaid. By freight, bu. (15 lbs) $4.25.
GOLF LINK MIXTURE.--This is a mixture of various sorts of nine grasses which when liberally sown will produce a fine green sward. They grow vigorously when cut closely, form a fine mass of interlacing roots, and also differ in their seasons of maturity, so that a succession of fresh growths is secured from early spring to the latest fall. Per lb. 50c 3 lbs. $1.35, postpaid. By freight, bu. (15 lbs) $4.00.
PUTTING-GREEN MIXTURE.--A mixture of extra fine grasses that will make a close, firm, green and lasting turf, improves the more it is tramped. Per lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.35, postpaid. By freight, bu. (15 lbs) $4.50.
SWEET VERNAL. A very fragrant grass and everyone should sow a little of it in mixture with other kinds as it exhales a pleasant aroma when lawn is cut. Per lb. 35c lbs. 85c postpaid.
FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS PLANT SOME HARDY ROSES AND FLOWERING SHRUBS.