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Two Crops Each Year The high values of land throughout the corn belt make it imperative that we secure greater returns from the acres than have been taken in the past. Farming conditions are changing The corn belt is now almost the only source of supply of marketable live stock. It seems to us that while we may not be able to produce beef, pork, or other meats at any lower cost than at present, we can and should market double the present number of animals from the corn belt area. This simply becomes a question of food supply. The soil offers the method by which the returns from our corn fields are practically doubled. These are being erected by thousands throughout the middle west, but we are not making the same progress in increasing the returns from our lands planted to crops other than corn. Every field in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, which is now in small grain is capable of producing yet another crop this year. Even the corn fields can be made to furnish greater crops by intelligent planting of rape, cow peas, or other seeds at last cultivation.

In this midsummer catalogue we have endeavored to furnish information about a number of items that may be utilized as second crops, and have also listed such items as winter wheat, rye, etc., which are planted in the fall for crops next year. Diversified farming has been advocated in the Agricultural press for many years, but to our mind the result has been very disappointing, because so few items are really raised on the average farm when a dozen different crops now but little grown, would be found desirable and profitable, and might be produced with only the labor cost on lands cultivated in the regular rotation system.

We have not space in this booklet to do more than give general directions for the growth of the various crops listed, but we believe our farmer friends may readily grasp the advantages offered by the use of Rape, Cane, Cow Peas, Sweet Clover, Crimson Clover, Millet, Buckwheat, or Turnips all of which will produce a crop if planted after July First.

We want also to increase the yield of your regular crops and offer you the choicest seed of Winter Wheat, Rye, Alfalfa, Timothy, Etc, that you may increase your production by sowing only strong, pure and vital seeds. It does not pay to sow ordinary seed any more than it does to raise scrub animals.

We wish to thank all our customers for their patronage this season. Our friends have shown their confidence in our house by greatly increased orders, and have taxed our capacity to its utmost. Our real effort this season has been to secure the stocks suitable to our trade in sufficient quantity, as the orders seemed to come without effort on our part. We have labored diligently to secure good seeds of summer crops, and now have on hand a generous supply of the items listed here, and all are of splendidly high quality or they would not be offered by the IOWA SEED CO., 613-615 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa 7-1-12

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SEASONABLE FARM SEEDS

FOR SUMMER AND FALL SOWING

For Prices See Red Ink Price List

Copy enclosed herewith. Mailed at any time on request.

Prices on farm seeds change constantly, and we do not make quotations good for a longer period than ten days. We want your order now, but if not ready just now. don't fail to write for prices before you buy. If you are in a hurry you can order and we will send seed to full value of money received on day that your order comes in. Please remember that our quota· tions are for our best grades of recleaned seed, and we know that the price is low for such grades

YOU ARE SAFE In ordering Seed Grain, Clover Seed, or any other seed from us, as you are protected by our $10,000 GUARANTEE BOND as you will note by tbe following: OFFICE OF CENTURY SAVINGS BANK DES MOINES, IOWA, Nov.1, 1911. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This certifies that the Iowa Seed Co. of this city has deposited with us a bond for TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) as a guarantee to any one ordering seeds from them, where cash accompanies order, that if said seeds are found to be unsatisfactory upon examination or test they may be retuned within ten days from received and the money which has been paid for same will be promplty refunded L.E. STEVENS, President.

After the seed arrives, examine it, test it or have it inspected and tested by the United States Inspector, the State Botanist, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Then you be the judge. If their report or test is not satisfactory, or if for any reason, or without any reason you want to return the seed to us within ten days from date received, we will return your money promptly without quibbling. Can any offer be fairer?

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WAREHOUSE, 208-210-212 SOUTH EIGHTH ST., WHERE ORDERS FOR FARM SEED ARE FILLED.

ABOUT WARRANTING. We thoroughly test all our seeds and nothing is sent out which we do not belive to be good on ever respect. However, we do not believe to be good press or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned, and the money paid for same will be refunded.

SHIPPING: There are five express companies and fifteen railroad lines at Des Moines, so that quick shipments can be made to any town in the United States. All prices quoted, unless stated otherwise, are f. o. b . Des Moines, the customer to pay freight or express charges, At the pound rate we prepay the postage.

DELIVERY: When we quote a delivery price it means simply that we prepay tbe freigbt, express charges or postage. Many of our farmer customers live at railroad stations where there are no agents. In such cases we must request tbem to send sufficient money to prepay freight charges on heavy shipment: also in cases where perishable or other goods are ordered to be sent by freight or express to such great distances tbat cost of transportation will nearly or quite equal the value of the goods.

NOTICE: We have in our employ an EXPERT SEED ANALYST who has been trained in tbe U. S. Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C., and who inpects and analyzes our Clover and Grass Seeds under the Microscope, and tests their vitality. Tbe thorough training received in the government service amply qualifies for accurate and reliable work; therefore we know, as near as any dealer can know, that OUR SEEDS ARE RIGHT.

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4 MIDSUMMER FARM CATALOGUE

TURKISH RED Winter Wheat SECOND ONLY TO DEFIANCE

The best variety on the market except Defiance. Remember this is not a new or untried variety, as it has been grown in Iowa for twenty years and endured a temperature of 30 degrees below zero. It also stood more than 40 degrees below zero in Minnesota. It has never winter-killed except the season of 1898-99, when clover, grass, fruit and even oak trees winter -killed owing to the dry fall and the extreme cold weather without snow. Other years when the Fultz, Mediterranean, Michigan Amber, Harvest King, Poole, Russian Red and other varieties killed out very badly or rusted so as to be worthless, the Turkish Red came through in fine condition and yielded a bountiful crop. It is a big yielder. a sure cropper and there is no danger of its freezing out. It has given such excellent satisfaction in Minnesota that there they have renamed it the "Reliable Minnesota," or "Bearded Fife." Kernels are red and have a thin husk, very hard and rich in gluten. We believe that there is no other variety in existence except the Defiance that will give as good satisfaction in every respect, that will produce as large a crop under ordinary conditions, that will make as much good flour per bushel or weigh as heavy per stuck measure as the Turkish Red. IT YIEDLED FORTH-EIGHT BUSHELS IN INDIANA, and we believe under favorable conditions would do still better in other parts of the East. It is of strong growth with heavy, vigorous roots stooling out immensely and succeeds well on a great variety of soils. While we belive it will pay farmers to plant the best, still this will be found far superior to most of the seed wheat now on the market, and will doubtless please all customers. It is not as highly bred or as closely selected as Defiance, but the price is lower.

At the Nebraska State Experiment Station in fall of 1906 they sowed thirty-seven varieties of winter wheat; it all winter-killed except three; in 1898 they sowed over one hundred varieties and only five survived the winter in good condition. In 1899 they sowed forty-two varities. In all of these tests the Turkey Red succeeded finely and is given a first place on their list. It withstands the scab disease better than all others, is of best quality, yields best and is most satisfactory to grow. It pays to have the best. Don't risk doubtful sorts.

The Iowa State Experiment Station says that the Turkish Red Winter Wheat turned out exceptionally well, going through the winter without the slightest injury and yielding 55.3 bushels per acre. It outyielded all other eighteen varieties of winter wheat tested with it, the average yield of the eight bald varities in same test being only seventeen and one-third bushel per acre. PRICES - Quoted on Red Ink Price List Enclosed.

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IRON CLAD ROSE COLLECTION FIVE CHOICE PLANTS POSTPAID FOR 60 CENTS IN TWO-YEAR-OLD PLANTS FOR ONLY $1.25

We consider this our best offer of rose for the amateur grower. Every variety is hardy and will stand the winters successfully. All bear blooms of extra size and the variation in color is sufficient to give all the shadings required for best effects. They are all June bloomers and belong to the hybrid perpetual class, so that they will succeed under ordinary conditions without too great labor. They will, however, amply repay special care with extra size and an increased number of beautiful blossoms.

PAUL MEYRON This is a beautiful shade of deep pink or rather is a bright carmine crimson. It is distrinct in color and certainly one of the loveliest of the hardy roses. Perfectly hardy, and survives the winter in any locality. Blooms are extra large and of splendid form. Each 15c; large two year old plants 30c.

MRS JOHN LAING A fit companion in size, hardiness and form. Color soft blush pink, delicate and fragrant. One of the best because of large blooms and profuse bearing habit. Ea. 15c; large two year 30c

J. B. CLARKE Awarded the gold medal of National Rose Society. A hybrid perpetual of unique color, being an intense scarlet shaded dark, rich, crimson maroon. Flowers very large and fine. Ea 20c; large two year 40c.

FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI One of the very largest blooms among white roses. A strong, upright bush. Selected for this collection as the best hardy pure white rose, and best suited to accompany the really choice sorts that make up this collection. Each 15c; large two year old 30c.

ULRICH BRUNNER A splendid rose. Is really second to none. The color is the popular glowing scarlet. Form and size equal to the best, while in hardiness and adaptability it will be satisfactory in any planting. Each 15c; large two year old plants 30c.

THE IRON CLAD ROSE COLLECTION OF FIVE CHOICE, HARDY PLANTS, POSTPAID 60c. IN TWO YEAR OLD PLANTS, $1.25

AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE COLLECTION

Who has not heard of the American Beauty, the rose famed in poetry, story and song? The cut flowers are frequently sold during the winter at $10.00 to $25.00 per dozen. What flower lover has not hoped some day to have a "garden of roses" with American Beauties galore? This collection has proven very popular and we are growing cast numbers of plants for the immense demand. Read carefully the list of varieties fully described in the Plant list and notice the very low prices.

AMERICAN BEAUTY, WHITE AMERICAN BEAUTY, BLACK BEAUTY, STRIPED BEAUTY, PINK BEAUTY and MOSS BEAUTY. By mail prepaid to any address in the United States. SPECIAL RICE: ONE STRONG PLANT OF EACH OF THE ABOVE SIX ROSES FOR SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS. ONE LARGE TWO YEAR OLD PLANT OF EACH FRO $1.50.

"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 Refugee Beans, Old Homestead Pole Beans, Dewing's Beet, Swiss Chard Beet, Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower, Washington Wakefield Cabbage, Shortstem Drumhead Cabbage, Danvers Carrot, White Plume Celery, Early Sunrise Corn, Country Gentleman Corn, Emeral Cucumber, Improved Ground Cherry, American Curled Mosbach Kale, Monarch White Rice Popcorn, Continuity Large Red Wethersfield Onion, Mammoth Prizetake Onion, Iowa Challenge Peas, Chartier Radish, Rosy Gem Radish, Improved Table Guernsey Parsnip, Market Gardenern's Parsley, Large Bell Pepper, Early Crookneck Squash, Hester Squash, Bloomsdale Spinach, Stone Tomato, Matchless Tomato, White Egg Turnip, Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip, Monarch Ruta Baga, and Garden Lemon.

Total of 35 Full Sized Packets Sent Postpaid for $1.00 At Our Regula Price They Amount to About Two Dollars

NOTICE: These collections are all put ready for mailing before our busy season begines, and therefore cannot be changed or divided. Varieties described in Vegetable Seed Dept. It is a Bargain. Can a Dollar be better invested?

The best invesemtn 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 grand, - Mrs. David Horton, Caseville, Mich.

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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE. VEGETABLE SEEDS Our stock of vegetable seeds we are sure cannot be excelled either in quality or 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 beleive, 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 on vegetable seeds at these prices, except on Beans, Peas, and Corn at the 3 lb., 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. The vegetable seed department is under the personal supervision of the president of our company. He places the contracts, inspects the growing crops, superintends the farm operations in summer and during the busy months in spring he gives personal oversight to the order filling department. SEEDS BY PARCELS POST BE SURE AND ADD ONE POUND ADDITIONAL TO COVER WEIGHT OF PACKING Many of our friends will prefer to have their seeds come by parcel post rather than by express. There is not much difference in the cost of transportation by these two methods, but if you want the seeds to come by mail you must send postage, because it must be prepaid. We submit herewith a table showing the postage per pound to each state. This is figured in the way to be most easily understoof by our friends. The only thing to remember is to add one pound over the actual amount of seeds you order to cover the weight of packing. For example, you live in Alabama and you order three pounds of Gradus peas by parcel post. You will add 24 cents to the price quoted in the catalogue. If you live in Illinois and want a peck of peas by parcel post, add 64 cents to the price in the catalogue. If the postage you send is more than necessary the surplus will be returned to you inclosed in a small envelope within the package. If you do not send postage we will take it for granted you want the goods forwarded by express or freight. Remember that we pay the postage on garden seeds ordered by the packet, ounce, quarter pound or pound, no matter what the cost; but on larger quantities postage must be added if we are to send them by mail. OUR POSTAGE RATE FROM DES MOINES TO ALL IOWA POINTS IS ONE CENT PER POUND. SUGGESTIONS TO CUSTOMERS Our constant aim is to make the highest quality the first consideration, and next to put our prices as low as good seed can be sold Order Early: The best time to order is just as soon as you receive this catalogue, as we can always give your orders more of our personal attention if they come in before the rush of the spring trade. Please use the order sheet, as it makes it more convenient for us in filling orders. You will note there are two order sheets enclosed: one for seeds, tools and miscellaneous goods, and the other for plants, bulbs and nursery stock. If you will use them as intended, it will greatly facilitate the execution of your orders. Terms are invariably cash with order, as we keep no book accounts in our mail order department, and the expense of sending goods C. O. D. is quite large. Postage stamps received the same as cash. Shipping: There are five express companies and fifteen railroad lines at Des Moines, so that quick shipments can be made to any town in the United States. Charges Prepaid: All Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, except those noted, are sent prepaid by mail or express by the quickest and most direct routes, unless ordered otherwise, and we guarantee the safe arrival. Seeds sold by the peck or bushel, Field Seeds, Potatoes, Implements and other heavy goods are sent by freight or express, customers paying charges. Remember seeds go at special rates by express. Seeds by Mail: Seeds, plants and bulbs may be sent by Parcel Post. The table of rates above gives amount of postage required on quantities over one pound. Miscellaneous merchandise may go by Parcel Post, and and mailing weight is given on items of this kind. Delivery: The point of delivery of all goods is on cars at Des Moines. When we quote a delivery price it means simply that we prepay the freight, express charges or postage. Many of our farmer customers live at railroad stations where there are no agents. In such cases we must request them to send sufficient money to prepay freight charges on heavy shipments; also in cases where perishable or other goods are ordered to be sent by freight or express to such great distances that cost of transportation will nearly or quite equal the value of the goods. Discounts: We have this year made the prices in this catalogue as low as our high grade seeds can be sold, and we can give no discounts. In ordering seeds in bulk you may deduct ten cents per pound on vegetable seeds, such as are listed prepaid, if you are willing to have them sent by express or freight at your expense. Premiums: Each year we put up thousands of packets of new or particularly desirable varieties of seeds for free distribution to our customers. We will send these out with the seeds ordered by you and will treat you liberally in this respect. We shall also try to please our plant customers by adding something to their order when shipping it. Our Responsibility: As this book will probably go into the hands of some who are unaquainted with us, this question will naturally arise, and in answer to same we refer you, by permission, to the People's Savings Bank of this city, to the postmaster, or to any express company. What We Guarantee: That all money sent to us for seed shall reach us if sent to us by registered letter, postoffice or express money order, or bank draft, made payable to our order. That your order will be filled promptly and well. That goods ordered will reach you safely. Keep a copy of your order. Sometimes persons think they have ordered articles which they have omitted, and blame us for not sending them. About Warranting: We thoroughly test all our seeds and nothing is sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect. When it is considered how many are the contingencies on which the success of any crop depends, such as sowing too deep or too shallow, too wet or too dry soil, unfavorable weather, insects, etc., our customers will readily see that it would be sheer folly for anyone to warrant seeds to produce a perfect crop, and we want it plainly understood that while we exercise great care to have all seeds pure and reliable, and also true to name, we do not give any warranty express or implied as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they are to be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded. No officer, agent or employe of this company is authorized to make any warranty whatsoever. However, we have so much confidence in our seds that we hereby agree to refill any retail order for vegetable or flower seeds free of charge should they prove otherwise than as we represent them. We know of no responsible seed firm in the world which guarantees seeds any further than this. Compare with other seed catalogues and you will see that we are right. Market Gardeners and others who buy vegetable seeds in bulk to the amount of $5.00 or more are requested to send their list of seeds wanted to us and let us make special quotations. Plant Orders: Orders for plants will be filled as early in the spring as we consider it safe to send them. If ordered for immediate shipment in severe weather they will be sent at purchaser's risk. Small Orders: We take pains to fill orders promptly and correctly, no matter if only for but one packet of seeds, but we request that plant orders amount to at least 25 cents, and nursery stock to at least 50 cents, as otherwise they are filled at a loss to us. IF YOU ONCE PURCHASE VEGETABLE SEEDS OF US YOU WILL CONTINUE A PATRON. THE QUALITY INVITES CONFIDENCE.

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BEANS--Continued BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA.--A dwarf or bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They grow from 18 to 20 inches high, of stout, erect growth, yet branching and vigorous; an immense yielder. Does not always mature dry shelled beans here, but yields a crop of green ones. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 25c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 50c, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $2.00. HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA.--Grows in compact bush form, producing enormous crops of delicious Lima beans which can be as easily gathered as the common bush bean; is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing Limas; produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 25c, postpaid. By exp., 3 lbs. 50 c, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. ERFURT EARLY PROLIFIC BROAD.--We have inquiries for the English Broad Beans, but the leading variety, the Broad Windsor, does not succeed well in this country. The Erfurt is a greatly improved variety, very much earlier, more prolific and resists drouth better than any other kind. This new sort has from five to nine beans of large size and delicate flavor. The plant is of robust, upright growth, entirely different from any ordinary variety of beans. Pods measuring 10 to 12 inches in length are not uncommon and they are broad and of handsome appearance. Plant in rows about 2 feet apart, and 6 inches apart in the row, covering 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep. Top of stalk should be nipped off as soon as plants begin to flower, as this induces earliness. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lbs. 40c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 75c, 1/2 pk. $1.40, pk. $2.50. CHINESE SAGO BEANS.--A very small variety from China, which is quite a curiosity. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, postpaid. SOY BEANS AND COW PEAS for forage and hay crops are listed on page 56. POLE BEANS Plant from five to six seeds in each hill, about two inches deep; one quart will plant 100 to 150 hills. OLD HOMESTEAD.--Is also known to some of our customers as Kentucky Wonder. Increasing in popularity each year. We recommend it as among the most productive varieties, while for snap beans it is unsurpassed in quality. If you can find any place for pole beans give this variety a trial. It has reached first place on the list solely on its merit as it is enormously productive, pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of pole. Entirely stringless; pods of silvery green color. Can be grown with corn to good advantage. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 25c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 50c, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. LAZY WIFE.--One of the most popular pole beans and we presume it derived its name from its immense productiveness, and from the ease with which they are cooked. The pods, of medium dark-green color, are produced in great abundance, and measure from 4 1/2 to 6 inches in length. The pods retain their rich, tender and stringless qualities until nearly ripe. The white beans are large, round, plump and cook quickly so that they make excellent winter shell beans. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 65c, 1.2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. SPECKLED CUT SHORT.--The old-fashioned cornfield bean so popular and often so diffcult to obtain. It is a favorite because it seems to thrive among the corn better than most pole varieties. This is a great advantage to those who must depend upon the corn for support of running beans. It is well known and very popular with planters in the middle west and south, and is of good quality and a good yielder. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 25c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 50c, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX.--Generally considered the best of all wax pole beans. It bears profusely its long, golden yellow pods in clusters of from three to six, from the bottom to top of pole, and continues in bearing from the middle of July till the vines are cut by frost. Pods are seven to eight inches long and three-fourths of an inch in width. They are quite flat but fleshy, absolutel stringless, very brittle and delicious. Crop very small this year and may not supply the demand. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 75c, 1/2 pk. $1.45, pk. $2.50. KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA.--An improvement on the large White Lima, producing a continuous bloom and fruitage to the end of the season. Pods are of enormous size. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 25c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. 50c, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00 YARD LONG.--A great curiosity but withal an excellent variety. Produces pods 18 to 24 inches long. Specimens in our trial grounds last season reached the enormous length of four feet. Splendid for use in green state as the pods are exceedingly tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. SCARLET RUNNER.--Valuable for table use or as an ornamental vine. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs 60c, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.00. ARABIAN RUNNER.--Similar to the Scarlet Runner. Flowers white, striped scarlet. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. I received the last order in good shape and well pleased with it. Will favor you next spring.--Bertha Huston. Lenexa, Kansas. We have never made any mistake in making purchases of Iowa Seed Co.--O. B. Barber, M. D., Zanesville, Ohio. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE EXTRA WORK FOR POLE BEANS. THEY YIELD MUCH HEAVIER THAN THE DWARF KINDS.

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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

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BEETS

(One ounce sows 50 feet of drill; 4 to 6 lbs. for one acre.)

For early, sow as soon as ground can be worked, and about the middle of May for general crop, in drills 15 inchs apart and 1 1/2 inches deep. As the plants grow, thin to 6 inches in drills. Young plants make excellent greens. Seed wiLl germinate more freely if soaked in warm water twenty-four hours before sowing; but care should be taken not to plant soaked seed in very dry ground. The soil should be a deep, rich loam.

IMPROVED MARKET GARDENERS. - Undoubtedly one of the best varieties ever introduced, and receives much praise from our customers each year. As will be noted by engraving, it is very symmetrical, with small tap root and but a few fibrous roots. Unusually small tops. Although on some soils the Egyptian can be marketed a few days before the Market Gardeners, still within a week it will be found larger than the Egyptian, while it continus to grow until late in the fall, attaining a large size, and making a good eating and selling beet for the winter. One sowing only is necessary to produce early beets for market and main crop for winter use, which is not the case with any otheR variety. Color deep blood red; fine grained and unsurpassed in quality. Summing it all up, we find it the best beet for early market, the best beet for winter use. Owing to the small popular shape of the bulb. It is the most profitable beet or the market gardener and family gardens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.- We believe his to be the earliest variety. Great improvement on the old Egyptian, being thicker, hansomer and more regular in shape, smooth with small tops and small tap root/ Takes on its turnip shape and looks well even in early stages of growth. It is preferred for forcing to any other variety, therefore this is a decided advantage for a market where beets are sold in bunches. Very popular with Des Moines market gardeners for this purpose. Being a rapid grower, it may be sown outside as late as July. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25

EARLY CRIMSON GLOBE.- A very early variety, of spherical form. Skin very smooth and it is a handsome a beet as you can imagine. It is of rich, deep red color, shading to purple. It flavor cannot be surpassed. When cooked it is of even, dark color throughout, and is attractive on the table. Of uniform shape and size. Pkt. 5c. oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

ECLIPSE.- This variety has become exceedingly popular and is one of the best early sorts. It poessses all quantities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of uniform globular shapes. Roots a bright, glossy red, fine grained and delicious. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c. lb. 75c.

DEWING'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP.- Improvement on the old Early Blood Turnip. Globe-shape, deep blood red color, fine flavor, a good seller and generally considered the most desirable variety for main crop and winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

GOLDEN GLOBE.- A choice European variety fully equal, and by many considered superior to the red sorts in sweetness and flavor, but both the skin and flesh are of bright yellow color. When cut up in a dish with the red beets, they make a handsome contrast. They mature early and are so sweet and nice that they shold be come popular. Pkt. 5c, ox. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

DETROIT DARK RED.- One of the best varieties grown for main crop. Its roots are roumd, very smooth, of good marketable size, and for table use no variety can excel it in the quality. The skin is deep blood red; the flesh is also dark red and is sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

LONG DARK BLOOD.- Our stock of this standard sort is greatly improved, smooth, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

MIXED TABLE BEETS.- Containing several varieties which will mature in succession so that one planting will give a upply all summer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, b. 75c.

GIANT LUCULLUS CHARD. - Chard beets are growing in popularity. As two different dishes can be prepared from a single plant its utility is at once apparent. By noting our illustration it will be seen that the thick, broad stalks are as large as rhubarb. They are prepared and served in the same manner as is asparagus. The leaves are used for "greens," and are considered by a great many superior to spinach for this purpose. When the plants are grown on rich soil, enormous stalks and leaves are produced. These are exceedingly tender and are very easily prepareed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00

I find your seeds as satisfactory in this climate as I did back East. They are the best I ever used. -Mrs. S. S. Foster, Mendota, California.

SWISS CHARD, or Silver Beet.- The dark green leaved variety. Is superior to common beet for greens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 b. 30c, lb. $1.00.

GROW MANGELS, CARROTS, RUTABAGAS AND OTHER ROOTS FOR YOUR LIVE STOCK. THEY MAKE EXCELLENT FEED.

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MANGEL & SUGAR BEETS FOR STOCK Extensively grown in all parts of the country for feeding stock. Sow in April or May in drills three feet apart, and thing to ten inches in the row. If your soil is deep and mellow, try the long varieties; if shallow the round kinds will do better. No crop pays the farmer and stockraiser better than mangels; 1,000 bushels to the acre is an ordinary yield, while, with good culture, 2,339 bushels have been grown to this amount of ground. It costs, counting labor, use of ground and everything, less than $50 to raise an acre of mangels and gather and store them. This, for an ordinary yield, is a cost of only five cents per bushels. They make the cheapest of foods for all kinds of livestock - horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, etc. Easily grown, and they help to keep stock in good condition and free from disease. Dairymen claim that a bushel of mangels and a bushel of corn are worth more than two bushels of corn. Full directions for culture and storing mangels, will be sent on application. Use five pounds to an acre. Prices quoted by express are not prepaid.

PRICES are very much lower than last year, and a good crop also tends to excellent quality.

[Image - Collection of Mangels, labeled as such - Mammoth Golden Giant, Giant Half Sugar Mangel, Golden Tankard, Champion Yellow Globe, Dignity] Collection of Mangels - One ounch each of the eight varieties of Mangels and Sugar Beets for 35c, 1/4 lb of each $1.00 postpaid; one pound of each not prepaid, only $2.65.

MAMMOTH GOLDEN GIANT - An improvement on the long yellow mangel, being of considerably greater size, more than halk above ground and of a more grayish or rather russet yellow. Remarkably even in shape, rather elongated, of vigorous growth; has a fine neck and very smooth skin; flesh white, firm and sweet; much liked by cattle. It is a most excellent keeper; yield 40 to 60 tons per acre. Oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. for $1.75.

CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE - The finest type yellow glove in cultivation. Roots immense size, fine shape, small tap root, neat top. Flesh being very firm and fine grained renders it an excellent keeping variety. Well adapted to shallow soils and has a record of producing 100 TONS PER ACRE. This immense crop was grown by seed in drills 14 inches apart and thinning to 10 inches in the row. Our seed of this variety is particuarly choice. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.

GIANT SLUDSTROP - This is a variety of exceptionally even growth, showing careful production of stock seeds for many years. Color is reddish yellow, excellent in shape, which resembles Golden Tankard, and is superior to that popular sort in every way. Contains more sugar, grows larger, more above ground, and is therefore easier to harvest. It is the best of all mangels for feeding purposes. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.

[Image left - KLEIN-WANZLEBEN sugar beet]

DIGNITY LONG RED - Improvement on the Mammoth Long Red by careful selection for a number of years. Stands head and shoulders above all other varieties of mangels; unexcelled for yielding and feeding qualities. Grows to a very large size, weight from 20 to 50 lbs. and will yield 50 tons per acre with ordinary good cultivation and if you want large crops of large mangels of good quality, don't fail to try Dignity. It is very uniform, smooth and of good shape. Should be grown on deep, loose soil. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.

GIANT HALF SUGAR MANGEL - A hybrid or cross between the Mammoth Long Red and Sugar Beet, and for our own feeding we have found it superior to either. Being sweeter, both cattle and hogs relish them greatly. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By exp., 5 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.

GOLDEN TANKARD - Best for dairy farming. Considered indispenable among English dairy farmers; it is stated by them they are able to obtain a higher price for milk when feeding cows on Golden Tankard. Sheep thrive on it. Other mangels cut yellow, circled with yellow, but this is of a rich deep yellow throughout. Early, hardy, a heavy cropper, and on account of shape the roots can grow close in rows. Oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 45c. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 30c per lb.

KLEIN-WANZLEBEN SUGAR BEET - This is the variety which is cultivated for the beet sugar factories, as it usually yields fiften to twenty per cent of sugar. Root is of shape shown in our illustration, straight, tapering evenly and somewhat screw shape. Our seed is grown in Germany from beets which were tested as to per cent of sugar before setting out. The sugar makes it of great value for feeding. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.

LANE'S IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET - An improvement on the White French Sugar Beet, containing about 8 per cent of sugar. Greatly liked for stock feeding. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.

SEND FOR CIRCULAR TELLING HOW TO GROW AND STORE MANGELS AND OTHER ROOTS. MAILED FREE ON REQUEST.

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CABBAGE -- Continued

SUREHEAD - This popular cabbage is rightly named Surehead and never fails to make a remarkably fine, solid, large head with few outer leaves. Strong, vigorous grower; ripens late. First-class main crop sort. Is of the Flat Dutch type but heads are somewhat rounded in form. Equal to that well known sort in keeping qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH - This old and well-known variety is still standard winter kind. Heads large, solid and first-class keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

VOLGA - For uniformity in growth, shaoe of head and hardness we have never seen its equal in a large heading variety. Plany is nearly all head, having few outside leaves. The heads are nearly as round as a ball, hard and solid as Danish Ballhead, much larger and heavier. In a field of three acres in Long Island there was not a single plant thrown out or one that showed any variation from the true type. Quality is very fine for both cooking and kraut. Can be set out in the middle of July in this latitude; will mature large, solid heads in October. Plants are so compact that they can be set out 11x3 feet and will produce enormous crops on good land. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.

[Image Left - Volga cabbage] [Image Right - Surehead cabbage]

IOWA SEED CO.'S SHORT-STEM DRUMHEAD - Our improved and select strain which has greatly pleased thousands of our customers in the past, and so greatly is it improved that in a large field it is almost impossible to find a head that is not solid and well formed. For sureness in heading, regularity of growth, and even, large solid heads, it far surpasses any other strain of late cabbage, rippening evenly, with very short stem or stalk, and large, thick heads of silky fine quality of best keeping properties. Almost all head and always sure to head. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

[Image right - Iowa Seed Co's Short Stem Drumhead cabbage]

RED AND SAVOY CABBAGE

MAMMOTH RED ROCK - Market gardening strain of unusual size, weight, color. Its large size, solidity and good quality make it a very desirable red cabbage. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.

ZENITH RED - Medium early, medium size; handsome dark red color; by far most attractive red sort. Its small ribs and thin leaves very close togther make it extra solid. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.

PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY - Has curled leaves and of finer flavor and quality than ordinary kinds. Our strain is a sure header; heads large and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

OUR AMERICAN GROWN CABBAGE Is not surpassed by any in the world. It has given satisfaction to our customers for many years.

CAULIFLOWER (One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.) One of the most delicious of vegetables. Cabbage and cauliflower requirements are quite similar, except that the latter need a cool and moist atmosphere and should be watered in dry weather. As the flower heads form, the large leaves should be broken down over them to sheild them from sun and rain.

DANISH GIANT - A strong competitor for first place. Heads extra large, pure white and very solid. Has large leaves which protect the head. About 10 days later than Snowball, but has proven more desirable for growing in open ground and does well in dry seasons when other varieties show failure, keeping plump and fresh during the hottest, dryest weather. Pkt. 15c, 1/4 oz. 60c, oz. $2.00.

HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL - Considered the earliest and more certain to make a head than any other sort. Its dwarf habit and short outer leaves allow it to be planted as close as 18 to 20 inches apart each way, thus making it especially valuable to market gardeners. Our stock is extra choice, and cannot be excelled. We believe it to be the best in the world. Pkt. 15c, 1/4 oz. 60c, oz. $2.00.

EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT - Is valuable for forcing. A very popular variety. First quality. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. 50c, oz. $1.75.

EARLY PARIS - Well known small sort which is usually quite satisfactory. Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c.

LENORMAND'S - A late variety of large size and fine quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.

[Image left - Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower]

EARLY AND LATE CABBAGE PLANTS, ALSO CAULIFLOWER PLANTS OF BEST VARIETIES ARE LISTED AND PRIVED, PAGE 34.

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CARROTS One ounce for 100 feet of drill. Three or four pounds for one acre. A nutritious succulent food in the winter for cattle, horses, sheep and pigs. For early, sow in the spring as soon as ground can be worked, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch; thin plants to three or four inches apart in row. For field culture rows should be of sufficient distance to admit use of a horse cultivator; sow seed from middle of April to the first of June. A light, sandy loam, deeply tilled, is best. EARLY SCARLET HORN.--Favorite extra early variety. Very early. Orange-scarlet, fine grained, and agreeable flavor. Top small, short, stump-shaped root; grows well in shallow soil. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. CHANTENAY.--Most desirable early variety for bunching and, although a trifle later than the first varieties, will yield so much handsomer roots and larger crop that everyone is pleased with it. Splendid variety for market or feeding purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.--Desirable for garden or field. Grows to large size, averaging 12 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter at the top. This is the standard long variety, preferred to Victoria by some because of its deeper orange color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. LARGE WHITE VOSGES, or Improved Short White.--A stock variety which is enormously productive and easy to harvest. Color light green above ground, white below; flesh rich, white, solid and crisp; heavy yielding. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. DANVERS.--Is in form about midway between the Long Orange and Shorthorn class, growing generally with a stump root. It is of a rich, dark orange color, grows to a large size, is smooth and the flesh very close texture, with little core. It is a first-class carrot for all soils. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. OXHEART or Guerande.--Most valuable variety in existence. Intermediate between Half-Long and Horn sorts; diameter 3 to 4 inches at neck; beautiful shape; rich orange color. Easily pulled, early as any, best quality all season. Has yielded 1,200 bushels per acre. Cut tops with scythe; pull with potato hooks. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. VICTORIA.--Largest carrot grown, heaviest cropping and most nutritious; roots remarkably fine, light orange, symmetrical, excellent quality, of high feeding properties; good keeper; heavy cropper on all soils; best adapted for rich land; grows half as much weight again per acre as ordinary sorts; grows well out of ground; easily harvested. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. CELERY One ounce will produce about 6,000 plants. For first crop sow early in hotbeds, or in boxes in the house, in rich, moist soil, covering seed very lightly. For main crop sow in open ground in April. If the weather is hot and dry protect with light covering of hay or straw. Stir soil when plants are well up; thin out and transplant so they stand about an inch apart in the row. If they grow too rapidly, shear tops off when about 4 or 5 inches high. For main crop set out between June 15th and July 15th, in rows 3 feet apart and 6 inches apart in the row. Firm the earth well when setting and they will root better. Keep clear of weeds; about the middle of August begin earthing up. Draw the soil up against plants with a hoe as closely as possible, firming it enough to keep plants in an upright position. Later the blanching process must be finished by digging soil from between rows and banking clear to tops on each side of the row. WHITE PLUME.--Stalks, portions of the inner leaves and heart naturally white, and become fit for use by simply tying up closely with soft twine. More used than any other by gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.--By far the most popular sort; of medium earliness and dwarf, compact habit, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which blanch easily to a clear, waxen yellow. Grown in rich, moist soil, the stalks are numerous and large with a solid heart of beautiful yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c, 1/4 lb. $2.25, lb. $7.50. ROSE-RIBBED SELF-BLANCHING.--A sport from Golden Self-Blanching, having all its good qualities; the additional attraction of beautiful rose-tinted ribs make it very handsome. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. WINTER QUEEN.--Finest dwarf celery. Large bunches of heavy stalks of even length; best table quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25. GIANT PASCAL.--A selection from Golden Self-Blanching, of superior keeping qualities. Very large, solid, crisp; a rich, nutty flavor. Blanches easily. Heart golden yellow, very attractive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ATTENTION PAID TO ROOT CROPS BY LIVE STOCK RAISERS. OF GREAT VALUE IN FEEDING.

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