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t¢6+__1n January we published ; Notice:—3,00 copies of our Cat- alogue, but there has been such a great demand for them that we were com- pelled to get out this second large edi- tion, but regret to say that we were unable to have the colored covers pre- pared in time for this extra edition,
ON IOWA SEED CO,
Locust sr. DES MOINES, IA. =
of seed.
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Our New ‘Store—440133 feet.
THE ILLUSTRATION
On’ the opposite page will give our out of town customers some idea of the internal arrangement of our store:
FIGURE. This is a photograph of our present retail store force. Many of these have been connected with the company from five to eight years. Only a portion of the large retail store room, which is 44x68 feet, is shown in this picture, while the wholesale room, of equal dimensions, lies just back of this. Near the center of this picture the presen of this company stands with his hand on the shoulder of
has. N. Page, who for eleven years past has been the manager.
Fic. 2. The Bulk Garden Section.—Where all the varieties of veg- etable seeds are arranged in bins and drawers.
Fic. 3. Packet Cases.—A long aisle, systematically arranged with Dumerous pigeon-holes on both sides, rising tier above tier. Here Seeds in packets only are kept for filling mail orders.
Fic. 4. Mailing Clerk’s Department.— When an order has traveled through all the various departments andis completely filled, the shal- low basket with the written order and parcels of seeds are brought to the mailing clerk and carefully checked to guard against possible Inistakes. Shipments to go by freight are filled and checked in the wholesale department down stairs.
Fic. 5. Represents a Packet Table.—It shows girls working ata large table where seeds of all varieties of flowers and vegetables are, by deft fingers, placed into packets by small graded measures with a precision and rapidity that is truly marvelous to the uninitiated.
Fic. 6. The Printing Office.—Where from two to six printers are constantly employed upon our own work. Aside from what we do in our own printing office, we pay from $4,000.00 to $6,000.00 per year to other printing establishments.
carload lots.
M. KURTZWEIL, President. ESTABLISHED 1871. CHAS. N. PAGE, M. L. PAGE, Secretary {
INCORPORATED 1889. Treasurer and Gen't Manager.
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lowa Seed Company,
613-615 LOCUST STREB1 Des Moines, Iowa, January 1, 1897.
TO OUR CUSTOMERS: :
. _ For more than a quarter of acentury our place of business has been known as THE z= JowA SEED STORE, being the largest as well as the oldest seed concern in the state. In every neighborhood in the state our seeds are well known and popular, and our trade has extended to every state in the Union, and our highest ambition is to deserve the title which has been applied to us, namely,
“SEEDSMEN TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.”
While we are receiving a great many orders from South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, as well as many of the sea islands, still it is the home trade that we are the most anxious for, and we solicit the orders of everyone who uses seeds from Maine to California and from the lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
The soil and climate of Iowa are especially adapted to the perfect growth and matur ing of seed crops, and for more than a quarter of a century we have devoted much time and labor to testing, experimenting, selecting and improving our various choice strains
Our new store is as conveniently arranged a building as there is in America for the seed business and orders can be filled with great rapidity, our mail.during the busy season averaging 1,000 to 1,800 letters and postals per day. About five blocks away, located be- -- side the railroad tracks is our warehouse, and hauled to our city store as needed, no orders being filled from the warehouse except
where large quantities of seed are stored
Last spring we had a QUARTER CENTURY CELEBRATION at our store and invited our city customers to visit us. The large store was hand- somely decorated and the noted Iowa State Band discoursed beauti- ful harmonies for the 5,000 to 6,000 city customers who visited us
that day. WE GROW OUR OWN SEEDS,
Not all on our own place of course, as that would be impossible owing to the great number of varieties and their liability to cross if grown adjacent to each other. Our home farm of seventy acres is de- voted to growing small items and stock seeds, which we place with practical seed growers and contract for the crop. The growing crop is then subject to our personal inspection at all times during the season, andisas carefully watched as the crop grown on our own place. We handle altogether about 2,000 varieties of seeds and it requires the erop of seeds from 4,500 acres to supply our trade.
Again thanking you for past favors, and respectfully soliciting a continuance of your patronage, we remain,
Your friends, IOWA SEED COMPANY.
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SUGGESTIONS TO CUSTOMERS.
ORDER EARLY.—The best time to order is just as soon as you re- ceive this catalogue, as we can always give your orders more of our poreonal attention if they come in before the rush of the spring trade.
lease use the order sheet, as it makes it more convenient for us in filling orders. Terms are invariably cash with order, as we keep no book accounts in our mail order department, and the expense of send- ing goods C. O. D. is quite large. Postage stamps received as cash.
SHIPPING.—There are five express companies and fifteen railroads centering 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 prezaid by mailor express by the quickest and most direct route, unless ordered otherwise, and we guarantee their safe arrival. Seeds sold by the peck or bushel, field seeds, potatoes, implements, and other heavy goods aresent by freight or express, purchaser paying charges.
TESTING.—All seeds are carefully tested, and nothing sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect.
OUR PRICES.—Our constant aim is to make the highest quality the first consideration, and next to put our prices as low as good reliable seeds can be sold.
DISCOUNTS.—ON ALL ORDERS FOR SEEDS IN PACKETS the purchaser may select twenty-five cents’ worth extra for each one dollar sent us. This refers only to seeds in packets, not in bulk.. Each year weput up thousands of packets of seeds for free distribution among our custom- evs, by adding liberally of them to orders. We will allow you a dis- count of ten cents per pound on vegetable seeds, such as are listed as prepaid, if you are willing to have them sent by express or freight at your expense. ,
SMALL ORDERS.—If you only want a single packet, do not hesitate to send for it. We take as much pains to fill small orders promptly and correctly as we do large ones. Orders for Flower Plants and Nursery Stock, however, must amount to at least fifty cents.
NEWSPAPERS.—Your choice of a year’s subscription to either the Western Garden, Rural Northwest, Farm Journal (Phila,) or American Corn Journal to anyone ordering seeds to the amount of $1.00 or more and asking for it in place of other premium.
WHAT WE GUARANTEE.—That all money sent us for seed shall reach us if sent by registered letter, P. O. or express money order or bank draft, made payers 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 that they have or- dered articles which they have omitted, and blame us for not sending them.
t= NOTICE.—The importance of GOOD SEEDS cannot be overesti-
mated, and we are certain that after a trial all our customers will -
agree that our seeds are the purest and best to be had. Still, when it is considered how many are the contingencies on which the success of any crop depends, our customers will readily see that it would be sheer folly for any one to warrant them to rence a perfect crop, and we want it distinctly understood that while we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, and also true to name, we do not give any warranty, express or implied, If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they are to be returned at once, and money that has been paid for same will be refunded. No officer, agent or employee of this company is authorized to make any warranty whatsoever. However, we have so much confidence in our seeds that we hereby agree to refill any retail order for vegetable or Jlower seeds free of charge should they prove otherwise than as we represent them. We know of no responsible seed firm in the worlé who guarantees seeds any further than this, Compare with othes seed catalogues and you will find that we are right. :
OUR RESPONSIBILITY—As this book will probably go into the hands of many who are unacquainted with us, this question will naturally arise, and in answer to the same we refer you by permission to the Valley National Bank of this city, to the postmaster, or to any, of the various express companies.
MARKET GARDENERS and others who buy VEGETABLE SEEDS IN BULK to the amount of $5.00 or more, are requested to send for our: Market Gardeners’ Price List. This list for market gardeners is in- tended only for large buyers, and is exclusively for those who order vegetable seeds alone by weight or measure amounting to $5.00 or over. Club orders which call for this amount of bulk seeds altogether
are entitled to these prices.
WE ARE ALWAYS PLEASED TO RECEIVE SAMPLES OF ANY NEW, RARE OR SUPERIOR SEEDS YOU MAY SEND US FOR TRIAL.
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DOUBLE DAMHLIA,
on long stems. A nice flower to mix with the larg
COLLECTION.—One strong root each of the four varieties named above for 75c, Plants
10c each, four for 30c.
FERN LEAF BEAUTY.—This grand novelty is a great acquisition and probably the finest of all bedding Dahlias, being a new.and distinct types with fern-like foliage and a
dwarf, branching habit; color creamy white w each petal. This attracted more attention than its odd foliage and beauty. Strong roots 75¢ eac
MRS. HAWKINS.—One of the most beautiful of the Cactus varieties and a general favorite; the flowers are large. perfectly formed, and of a rich soft sulphur, beautifully
shaded toward the tips and margin of the petals.
PENELOPE.—Pure white, delicately flaked lavender; of beautiful form and always per-
Strong roots 25e each. Plants 15c. UNIQUE,—A splendid novelty. Center pure yellow, shaded old gold, tipped and margined
rose and shades of blue, giving ita bluish bronze appearance; very beautiful, but not al-
fect; invaluable for cutting and decorations.
ways full to the center. Strong roots 50c each.
EMPRESS OF INDIA.—A large, handsome show dahlia of perfect form. White striped
With lilac. Strong roots 25¢e. Plants 10c. ARABELLA.—A magnificent flower and one
shaded with bronzy purple ani vipped pink and lavender. Strong roots each 25c. Plants 10c. OTHER VARIETIES.—We have about 200 other named varieties and if you will name
the color desired we are sure we can select those
each, $2.50 per dozen. Plants 10c each, §1,00 per dozen.
MIXED CACTUS —This comparatively new cl every yoar.
ina splendid mixture. Each 25c, doz. $2.25.
SINGLE MIXED.—This new series of the Dahlia family has become | We can furnish plants of any of the varieties not priced uigher in ab
The flowers are very beautiful, though peculiar in form, somewhat resem- bling the blooms of the Cactus family. Hence the name ‘‘Cactus Dahlia.” and branch and bloom freely, and are splendid for cutting. Each 20c, $2.00 doz.
DOUBLE MIXED VARIETIES,—Contains a good proportion of the best scarlet, yellow and white varieties, besides many other shades which are most popular. Each 15c,doz. $1.50.
FANCY DOUBLE MIXED.—The handsome tipped, striped, spotted and variegated sorts
SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
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some most grand varieties. noted Dahlia Specialist in the w
catalogue. When well grown the Dahlia
water, on the plant as well as at the roots. ous healthy growth. “Always puta stron
well repay a Tittle care and each plant wil
afew. There is such an endless variety th
Dahlia, commanding when cut a hi always full to the center; of ex
The plant is very strong and vigorous and stems well supplied with buds and foliage, frost. Seeillustration first page of cover.
glowing color, very double.
er sorts in bouquets. Strong roots 25c each.
ith a distinct margin of crimson around any other dahlia on our place because of h, Plants 25c each.
Svrong roots each 40c. Plants 15c.
Plants 15e.
of the lovliest foliage sorts, sulphur color
which will please you, Strong roots 25c ass of Dahlias is becoming more popular
They grow tall,
LIAS.
Exquisite New Varieties for 1897.
These showiest of autumn flowers are again becoming popular favorites, have been quietly at work improving them for many years past and the res
Specialists A eo been
Last year we purchased about 100 varieties from the most orld, some of them costing us $1.00 each or more, so as to improve our large assortment, so that now we have the fin
: est lot ever offered in any seed is one of the most handsome flowers the
whole list, and especially those of the newer varieties, such as we offer. They are of sturdy growth and covered with hundreds of flowers. wing 4 them lies in having a good, deep, mellow soil, deeply spaded and thoroughly enriched with well-rotted manure. During hot, dry weather we always give them an abundance of
The secret of success in gro
Sprinkling the foliage daily tends to a vigor- stake by each plant and tie theplant. They be a specimen to be proud of. Don’t fail to try at we think it best to describe only a few sorts.
The first four are illustrated on cover of this catalogue.
NYMPHZA,—(The Pink Water Lily Dahlia.) This variety is the ideal cut flower gher price than roses. The flowers are of perfect form, L quisite finish, being soft, delicate, waxy and graceful. The color is a clear, bright shrimp pink, shading slightly darker toward the outer petals.
produces the flowers, which are borne on long in the greatest profusion until cut down by Strong roots each 25c.
GOLDEN BALL.—A most beautiful large, pure, deep yellow flower shaded with old gold, Perfectly double. A strong grower and most profuse bloomer; will be greatly ad— mired wherever seen. Strong roots each 25 cents.
CRIMSON KING.—A large ball-shaped flower of most handsome, Strong roots each 25c.
SNOW FAIRY.—A little beauty which should be in every collection. The fiowers are ‘
small, of a most pure, glistening snow white of beautiful quilled form, and borne profusely
rich, dark crimson
SINGLE DAHLIA. ‘ ove
exceedingly fashionable owing to the value attached to the cut blooms, | list for 10¢ each, $1.00 per dozen.
their airy butterfly-like forms giving flowers a grace never attained
by the finest double sorts. The flowers range
diameter. Vastly different from the old single sorts and of much value Each 15c, doz. $1.
PLANTS.—Late in the season we frequently run out of dry bulbs of some of the sorts, and in such case we will furnish strong plants of the
for table or corsage bouquets
same variety which will be mailed at proper se
from 8 to 5 inches in THE DAHLIA BOOK
50.
ete.,ete. Shoulda be in
ason for bedding out. | ordering Dahlias to the
.—The only American book on this subject, and
it is aclear,concise,yet comprehensive treatise. Beautifully illustrated and printed on heavy enamel of varieties, propagation, so:
panes Has chapters on the classification and manure, cultivation, exhibitions, | the hands of every one who has a dozen plants
ormore. Price 50c, postpaid, or we will send a copy free to anyone |
amount of $3.00 or more. »
FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES.
NEW PINK MARGUERITE CENTAUREA. (Novelty 1897.) When the new Murguerite Cen- taurea was introduced a few years ago we thought it one of the handsomest flowers that we had ever seen, but it has sported in the garden of one of our customers and produced a@ most exquisite flower of same shape and size as the parent plant, but of a most beautiful shell pink color. Plant is about 15 inches in height and of the easiest culture, blooming freely from seed in a few weeks. The large flowers are deliciously scented, delicately laci- hated and produced profusely on long stems which render them valuable for cutting. Itis of most unique beauty and all our customers should have it in their gardens. Per pkt. 10c.
CALIFORNIA YELLOW BELLS.—Forms a broad bush from 18 inches to 2 feet high; fairly loaded with bell-shaped, pedulou: flowers, a % inch long,and of adelicatecreamcolor. Pkt.5e.
SPOON GOURD.—Color creamy yellow, capped and striped green. A unique spoon or adie. A useful article in many ways. kt. 5c.
BEGONIA ERFORDIA,.—A little beauty and most profuse. bloomer from early summer un- til late autumn; even a light frost will not hurtit. Color a lovely soft pink throughout. The leaves and leaf stalk are of a rich coppery bronze. Per pkt. 1l5c, 2 pkts. for 25e.
PERENNIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS.-rrom a supurb collection of the best varieties so cross fertilized that it Will produce a wonder- ful variety of flowers, perhaps no two alike, and possibly some great novelties. They are easily grown from seed. Per pkxt. 10c,
GOLDEN GLORY CALLIOPSIS.—A contin- uous and persistent bloomer. The plants ave a perfect glory of large golden blossoms; doub- le the size of the older sort. They are prettily toothed at the edges. It is a fine winter bloomer. Per pkt 10c.
DIAMOND FLOWER.—A dainty little annu- al with tufts of tiny foliage, and beautiful lit- tle white and blue flowers that bloom within a month from the time seed is sown. It will grow in the open arom over rock-work or in pots, never exceeding three inches inheight. Pkt.8ce.
NEW MAMMOTH HELIOTROPE.—Grown from seed, alld from a single packet a large number of strong, healthy plants are produced which would cost 10 to 25¢ each at the florists. This supurb new variety is a strong grower,
roducing a constant succession of immense. neads of tlowers. In color it varies from al- most a pure white to the most deep dark blue. Start seeds early in the house. Per pkt. 10ce.
NEW FANCY FLOWEKING GIANT PE- TUNIAS.—Unquestionably the finest selection of petunias in existence. Of enormous size (four to five inches across), and exquisitely ruffied and fringed; of colors, markings, vein- © ings, blotehings and stripings in the most gro- tesque and beautiful combinations. Pkt. 20e.
RAINBOW COLEUS,.—This is a greatly im- proved variety with wonderfully large leaves, which are curled, serrated. fringed and lacini- ated in a most beautiful manner. There is an almost endless variety of colors and shades which are varigated and marbled in a regally brilliant manner. Per pkt. 15c.
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| in diameter and of a most bright, rich golden yel- | low color, different and more velvety than the
| Every flower lover should try it. Per pkt. 10c.
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, Lowa. 5 3
Grand Imperial Japanese Morning Glories.
GIGANTIC FLOWERS. MAGNIFICENT FOLIAGE. EXQUISITE NEW COLORS. The vines of this new race of Ipomeeas are of strong and robust prowth, at- Se
that descriptions are inadequate. Some flowers are of deep, rich velvety tones, - others more daintily tinted and shaded than an artist’s brush couldportray. The solid colors range ree reds from soft rose to crimson, bronze and garnet maroon; from daintiest light blue to ultramarine, indigo and blackish purple; from snow white to cream and silvery gray; some are striped, starred and spot- ted; others have magnificent edges and throats. Over 200 distinct varieties have been counted. They grow readily from the seed, delighting in plenty of manure, water and sunshine. Pinch back the vines so as to let them grow only 4 to 6 feet high and they will produce more flowers. The double flowering sorts are superb end must be seen to be ap reciated to their full value.
CHOICEST SINGLE MIXED.—Per pkt. 10c.
CHOICEST DOUBLE MIXED.—Per pkt. lic.
GIANT FLOWERED MORNING GLORIES.
A mixture of choice, new, large flowering varieties. This includes the renowned “Heavenly Blue,’’ the striped. blotched and marbled varieties, new yellow flower- ing, Japanese, ete. Theplants are of vigorous, rapid growth, attaining a height of twenty to thirty feet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERED MORNING GLORIES.
A splendid novelty of rapid growth. and produces its double flowers very freely. They are white with a slight spot of red or blue at the base of the larger petals. About 80 per cent of the seedlings will reproduce themselves true from seed; the remainder will flower semi-double or single. Seeds should be sown as early as the ground can be worked in the spring, or can be sown in the house and trans- planted outside as soon as the weather permits, so that a long season of beautiful flowers may repay you. Truly a lovely addition to the floral kingdom. Per pkt. 10c.
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EARLY DAWN COSMOS.
This new variety is bound to become popular on account of its extreme earliness. It blooms fully two months ahead of any other cosmos, making it of special value. Seeds sown in open ground in May produce blooming plants before the middle of July, or in about two months from the time of sowing, and continuing until destroyed by frost. The flowers are a little smaller than the late kinds, but its earliness and profusion of bloom through 2 much longer season will more than compensate for any lack of
STR i size. The Bans have Hine, toa ‘oe ery, light green foliage and deli-
“sé See) SNE OOS MOS ene roue! eyapies white and lsc
fs ee flowers, which are produced on long stems and are
ben = OSTRICH FEATHER. very desirable for poucHeess as they will last a week
This new Feathered Celosia produces very after cutting. Well worthy of a trial by all who large crimson plumes, which are exquisitely wish a free blooming plant of the easiest culture- pe Se Ee eg ere once ot an Mixed colors, per pkt. 10c. ostrich feather. @ plant grows about three feet high, is of handsome pyramidal form, aaid MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS-
eres WHET NTa tee See Te ne eracenmlly The glory of theautumn garden. The flowers are eee eons enone cee Dae ie size of the old large flowering cosmos, tive ornamental plants for either pot or out-door measuring 12 to 15 inches in circumference; the culture. Itis of easy cultivation, requiring the petalsare broader and overlapping, forming a per- a ee me, 18 fectly round flower deeply ribbed and of splendid
GOLDEN GLOW COXCOMB. substance. Flowers are white, pink or crimson,
enlivening the garden long after more tender Thousands of persons last summer visited the
flowers have succumbed to ea Tepe ty = id ; a i ts and housed by the end of September they place where we have our flower seeds and bulbs an Pee 5 ; arl grown and many were attracted to this charming will flower all winter. Seed should be sown early novelty which was all aglow with its golden
q in the house as they are quite late. Per pkt. 10c. beauty, Plants are about eighteen inches high f
and produee handsome flowers six to ten inches LEGION OF HONOR MARIGOLD.
Now don’t say, “It’s only a marigold,’’ and pass 1t by, for this is the prettiest of all, and in fact few would take it to belong to that family It is dwarf, compact and of pyramidal growth, with dark green, fern-llke leaves. The blooms are of medium size, rich golden yellow with the center of each petal broadly marked with velvety crimson browh. Per pkt. 5c.
SALMON QUEEN DIANTHUS.
Its flowers are of a very distinct and perfectly new tint in this olass, being of the most brilliant salmon color imaginable, changing into 2 salmony rose when fading. Per pkt. 10c.
ellow in any other flower that we know of. ometimes the plant has only one large flower, and sometimes quite a number of smaller ones.
) HIGHLAND PANSIES.
The most equisite new varietios, grown by a celebrated pansy specialist in Scotland. Their | merit consists of uniformly clear, distinct mark- | ings, high colors, perfect form and largest size.
They are sure to please, Per pkt. 20c.
SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
Z- feature is that the stems are unusually heavy and strong; they
2. somewhat of a red-edged variety. It is a remarkably strong = grower, and with its heavy stem, curly standard, and peculiar
NEW SWEET PEAS.
DAYBREAK.— The first novelty of hisown that Mr. Hutchins the noted sweet pea specialist. has offered, and is the best ori nak sort he has been at work on. In color it has a white ground and on the reverse of the standard is a crimson scarlet cloud, which shows through in the fine veins and network, giving to the cen- ter of the front of the standard a fine crimson-scarlet watered effect, the outer margins being white. The wings are slightly flaked with crimson. Per pkt. 10c.
ODDITY.—Has a peculiar irregularity of form in the flowers; the standards are inclined to curl considerably. Another distinct
generally bear four flowers on each. In color the flowers are a pale carmine edged with bright rose, giving it the appearance
coloring, with a sort of netted surface, is certainly attractive. Per pkt. 10c.
CUPID.--A most unique floral novelty; indeed asuperb novelty, and distinct from all other varieties. Fancy a solid area of deep green—just as green as cypress or myrtle— a carpet of plants only five inches high, spreading out from the roots so as to meet when the seed is planted two feet apart in rows; then fancy this
carpet of deep, living green springing into blossom in one week, all a mass of clear waxy white sweet peas on stems four to six 5 inches long and a hundred ona plant; all white—like a mass of snow. Indeed, so strongly contrasting with the deep green foliage that the purity of the whiteness of Cupid’s flowers seem even whiter than snow ltself! Per pkt. 10c.
PERFECTED MIXED SWEET PEAS.— All the choicest new varieties. Per pkt. ¢ 5c, oz, 10c, 4 1b, 25c, lb. 85e. A
FINE MIXED SWEET PEAS.—Per pkt. 9 2c, oz. 5c, 1% 1b. 15e. lb. 40c.
Bride of Niagara.’’—A great novelty and one which our customers will take pleasure in cultivating. There are two or three standards, or upright parts, of a clear rose |} color, while the cther parts are white. The duplicate or triplicate banners make it remarkably showy, and render it more durable as a cut flower. Colors pure and beautifully blended; of the sweetest fra- grance. Per pkt. l5c.
STRIPED JAPANESE MAIZE.
An ornamental foliaged plant of rapid growth, giving immediate effect, and one which would be attractive in any garden. Itis from Japan, but appears in many re- | j wana
ts like corn. Grows five to six feet ||| i statu yeaa ae nigh and has alternate foliage, the leaves TN Aa Ahi being very long and two to three inches by wide. The variegation does not begin to show until the fourth or fifth leaf, when the leaves become striped with broad bands of white, changing soon to narrow stripes or ribbons of alternate clear white and brightest green, occasionally showing faint tinges of pink or rose color at the edges. The leaves are waxy and gracefully re- curved. Our illustration does not do it justice, Desirable for groups on the lawn,
GOLDEN BALL ASTER.
The long sought novelty—a yellow as- ter—has finally been produced and will be warmly welcomed by all flower lovers. The form of the double fiower is a perfect ball. The quills are close together and of the brightest sulphur yellow. The flowers are borne upon long, erect stems, excellent for cutting. The plant is twelve to fifteen inches high, of compact, bushy growth, and most abundant bloom- ers.
NEW WHITE BRANCHING
Per pkt. 1Uc,
ASTER.
One of the best fioral novelties and one which every flower lover should try. The flowers are borne on very long stems and are pure white, of extraor being four inches or more in diameter. The petals are broad, long, and many of them more or less twisted or curled in such a manner as to give the blooms the appearance of large loose and graceful ehrysanthemums. The plantis astrong grower and its tendency to form numer- ous branches is very marked. Pkt. 10c.
inary size,
ELEGANT PALMS.
Atl hi ; These have for centuries been consid- ee == em ered exclusively for the rich, the plants EE ! usually selling at $3.00 to $100.00 each, and in some cases fine plants of the rarer sorts have brought as high as $1,500.00 each. It is now known, however, that they are easily grown from seed, and we have secured a large lot of nice fresh seed for our customers so that we can furnish it at such a low price that every-
or in ribbon beds, or a back border to the F ; ne could supply themselves with th Jawan. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. LATANIA BORBONICA PALM. peautiful an ateannt plants. Directions
Se for LATANIA BORBONICA.—This is the typi palm, and is more largely used than any other. |
, and gives it a fitness for window and room culture | not possessed in the same degree perhaps by any other. Itis the Chinese Yan Palm from which |
Its strong healthy habit commends it to al
the palm leaf fans of commerce are made. Per pkt. 10c.
CHAMERUPS EXCELSA.—From southern China and Japan. Very hardy. One of the very best palms for house culture in cool cli- mates, forming a fine specimen, standing ill usage remarkably well. Very handsome palmate leaves. Per pkt. 10c.
PHENIX DACTYLIFERA.—A native of northern Africa. Vhis is the palm from which the date of commerce is obtained. It is grown in some parts of California success- fully from a commercial point of view. Pro- £ duces fruit when about ten years old. Ex- ceedingly beautiful for pot culture and very hardy. Per pkt. 10e.
WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA.—This is one of the very best window palms, needing no petting to succeed, Stands dust and dry air, and lack of sunshine, and is very ornamental with its elegant fan-shaped leaves of a rich, dark, leathery green. Picturesquely fringed with long, thread-like filaments along the segments of theleaves. The plant is a com- pact grower, well adapted to pot culture, suc- ceeding in any situation, and with any treat- ment that will keep a geraniumalive. Pkt. 10e.
A GRAND OFFER.—Ote packet each of the above four varieties for 25.cents; five: VY packets of each for $1.00. We furnish plants
Ah of the ia ey ns safe postpaid. Larger 1. ,00 eac express STRIPED JAPANESE MAIZE. Pemger Diane S10 Ee 7 eee
growing printed on the packet.
GOLDEN BALL ASTER,
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, Iowa.
PEERLESS MIXED BALSAMS.
Several European and American specialists have been devoting much of their time during the past few years to improving this popular flower, until now we have a plant which is worthy a place in any gar- den, and will prove satisfactory to the most fastidious. The flowers are of the most perfect camella-flowered and rose-flowered types, intensely double. The plants are of ideal, sym- metrical shape, fairly loaded with flowers and a continuous bloomer, sometimes 500 magnificent large blooms on a plant at once. Pkt. 10c.
MADAM GUNTHER’S HYBRID NASTURTIUMS,
For richness and variety of colors \} these new hybrids have no equals among nasturtiums. The foliage is \SS} mostly dark, contrasts very effective- ly with the flowers. They are climb- Vy ers and are tree and continuous bloomers
indiscribable mannner. Per pkt. 10c.
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PEERLESS MIXED BALSAMS.
AMERICAN BANNER LARKSPUR.
The handsomest fiower in the entire cataloguee. The accompanying illus- tration presents asinglestem, showing how loaded the plants are with flowers. The name American Banner was given it because it is the only flower we know of which combines the national colors, red, white and blue, in each flower. Plants grow toa height of about two feet, of good, regular shape, with delicate, fern-like foliage, a vigorous grower, andis not injured by dry weather. The plants are fairly loaded with long spikes of double striped and blotched flow- ers, having the various shades of pink, carmine, dari blue, purple and white, delicately and beautifully blended, sometimes four or five shades on a single floret. Pkt. 10c, 3 for 25.
| BEGONIA ERFORDIA.,
2 pkts. for 25c. INTERNATIONAL MIXED PANSIES.
In almost every country in the world there are pansy specialistg, notably those of Scot- land, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzer- land. Each have their idea of perfection. This mixture consists of a grand assortment from the world’s leading growers. Here will be found the beautiful German pansies, with their rich, soft, velvety colors: the lovely striped and mottled pansies from Belgium. which con- trast so strongly with all others; the faco pansies of England, in which onecan al- most see the human face, because of their
eculiar spottings; the self colors of Switzer- and, which are attractive because of their
ure coloring; the fancy show pansies of Scot- and, of bright contrasting colors and rare 5 ; aa spotting, flaking, feathering and edging; the 2 <—~< 'y mammoth pansies of France, which have been —N it ? grown to the enormous size of four inches in TN a Nowe
diameter, ana are cecidedly showy; and also the many choice American strains, which are mainly made up by selecting and crossing the foreign sorts. If you like pansies you must have the International Mixture. Per pkt. 25c, 3 pkts. for 50c, 7 for 31,00.
GLOBE OF GOLD SUNFLOWER.
A dwarf, well branched plant growing only about three feet high, and each of its numerous branches carrying a medium sized, deasely double, globe shaped flower of rich deep, gol- den yellow color, being veritable globes of
old. The most densely double of any sun-
ower. They are easily grown from seed and produce handsome, symmetrical plants, very effective on lawnsor in the flower garden. Per pkt. 10c.
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from white through all shades of plnk, red, thedeepest brown and maroon—nearly black—all striped, shaded and blotched in an
A little beauty as well as a most distinct novelty. It isa most profuse bloomer from early sum = mer until late autumn; even a light frost will not hurtit. The color of the flower is a lovely soft Sata | pink throughout. The leaves and leaf stalk are of a coppery bronze of arich shade. Per pKt léc re 6
Color of flowers is mnost gorgeous, ranging carmine, crimson, salmon, golden yeltow to
GAY AND FESTIVE NASTUR- TIUM.
A new and greatly improved strain of dwarf nasturtiums from California, showing a most charming combination of colors. Flowers unusually large and very beautiful. Every flowerlover should plant a bed of thent
this year. Thirty distinct varieties mixed. _
Per pkt. 10e. FAIRY ROSES.
These little beauties are very easily grown from seed. The roses are only about an inch across, usually very double, but occasionally semi-double, and seldom single; they are borne in large clusters and are of many col- ors. What is most remarkable these Fairy roses grow only 10 to 15 inches high and com- mence blooming in a few weeks after the seed is sown, and continue year after year in uninterrupted profusion from May until frost. They also make nice pot plants for winter blooming. Pkt. 15c.
MOTHLY TEA ROSES,
Double mixed colors. Blooms the second year. Pkt. 10c. O44,
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6 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
FLOWER PLANTS.
A specialty with us. and we are devoting a large space to the growing of flower plants exclusively for the mail trade, as they require special culture for this pur- pose, and must be hardy as well as strong, vigorous and healthy. Our system of packing is so very complete that plants arrive in almost as perfect a condition after traveling many hundreds of miles as they were when packed. At prices named we send the plants postpaid. Orders for plants must amount to at least 50c. We will furnish plants amounting to $1.10 for $1.00, $2.25 for $2.00, $6.00 for $5.00.
BEGONIAS.
VERNON,—Of unusual value for bedding, as it will stand the hot summer sun. Comes into flower in June and continues to make a most striking effect in beds or borders throughout the entire summer. The flowers are of a brilliant, deep red color; the foliage is very abundant, stiff and glossy, and of a fine, green color, spotted and margined with bronze purple. It thrives everywhere and is equally good asa winter bloomer. It makes fine, stocky plants, which are covered all A winter with the beautiful crimson flowers, and so easily cared for that everyone should haveit. Seecut. Each lic.
LOUIS ERDODY.—This interesting and curiously handsome new variety of the Rex family has a distinct form and peculiar leaves, unique and striking. Each 35c. § METALICA.-This elegant variety has very large, glossy leaves shaded with green,
erimson and olive, with a peculiar metalic lustre over all; flowers a clear pink,
shaded white; a grand pot plant. Each 10c.
RUBRA,.—One Of the finest, a constant bloomer; color scarlet rose. Each 10c.
REX.—A mae uicent class of house plants, remarkable for the variety and beautiful markings of the foliage. Each 25c.
ARGENTEA GUTTATA.—It has purple bronze leaves, oblong in shape, with silvery markings, andis in every way a most beautiful begonia. White flowers. Splendid for house culture. Each l5c. ’
SEMPER FLORENS GIGANTEA ROSEA.—A superb variety, strong, upright growth: fine, large flowers of clear, cardinal red, and the bud only exceeded in beauty by the open flower. Each 25c.
2ODEANTS, Beatson PREPAID For $490
That every flower lover in America may a afford a collection of greenhouse plants we have grown these 20 kinds in large quantities so that we might afford to send this large number 3¢ for the very low price. They are all choice *¢ plants suitable either for house culture or out- door vases or bedding. They are not little
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UMBRELLA PLANT, ( Cyperus.)
- An ornamental and very striking plant as shown by thecut. It throws up slender, round stems from two to three feet high, surmounted at the top by a whorl of flat, ribbon-like leaves, diverging horizontally, giving the plant a very a ; = curious appearance. This curious effect is still A. ve “Ne further heightened when the odd, golden-green, FF me tassel-like flowers appear on the top of the whorls, as shown in the cut. It is a splendid decorative plant, being as ornamental as a Palm or Fern,and above all,itis as easily grown as the commonest weed. As it will thrive in shade as well as sun it is an excellent plant for
the dining-room table; or as a water plant in very moist spots or even in shallow water. When treated as a pot plant it should have an
slips, but good plants which we are sure will please you. Please remember that they are all to be our selection of varieties; we cannot al-
abundance of water. Niceplants, 15¢ each.
SWAINSONIA.
We bring prominently before flower lovers this distinct climbing plant for house culture and protected spots in the garden. The Swain- sa ere plone ee ne Ce RUM OS and bs 2 native o ustralia. he habit of growth is extremely graceful, and the vines, trained up at UMBRELLA ELANT, the side of a windowor on a trellis, present a lovely sight of light-green, feathery foliage, anda splendid profusion of pure white sprays of fairy-winged flowers, somewhat resem- bling Sweet Peas inform. Easily grown, and under favorable conditions it is almost a perpetual bloomer. Thereis certainly no climbing vine for house or conservatory cul- ture to-day that is more desirable than this fine, new plant. Strong plants, by mail, 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents.
CLIMBING METEOR ROSE.
This new rose might,’ from its rich red color, almost be called a “Perpetual Blooming Climbing General Jacqueminot.” It is a rose which will make 10 to 15 feet growth in a season and blooms almost constantly. Buds exquisite; flowers large, beautifully shaped, apd of that rich, dark, velvety crimson color seen only in the Jacqueminot. A fine rose for sum- mer blooming, as it makes a large growth and is loaded with glorious blossoms. Each 25c.
SNOW QUEEN PETUNIA.
An extra choice new double white variety which for profuse flowering qualities is un- surpassed and for keeping has no equal. Plant grows about two feet high and often has 200 to 300 flowers on at a time and blooms throughout the season. Flower is of medium size, scolloped, pure snow white and of great substance. Desirable both for out door beds * ding and winter blooming in the house. Each 10c.
INDIA RUBBER TREE.
VIVVIFIDIIITITIIITIIVIIVITI AS: Hanging Basket Collection. Pp pone tanee, snining,, green leaves
low you to select at this price. Many of these | plants are choice high priced sorts, of which we have a surplus at the time order is filled. 20 ey for $1.00.
We have selected six of the best, most suitable and easily grown varieties of plants,which,when arranged in a hanging basket will make a beau- tiful effect and at all times bea mostornamental basket.
ABUTILON, Eclipse.—Of trailing habit, with beautiful foliage. I"lowers bright yellow with crimson throat. Each 15c.
BEGONIA Rex.—Each 25c.
FUCHSIA. Trailing Queen,—Of a drooping habit. Flowers borne in clusters. Each 15c.
VINCA, Major,—Leaves handsomely varigated. Flowers bright blue and veryshowy. Each 10c.
SWORD FERN.—Very popular. Each 25c,
WANDERING JEW, Varigated.—Each 10c.
THE ENTIRE COLLECTION FOR 75 CTS.
as well or better than any other lant,thisis why everybody likes it.
ach 60c. PALMS.
These most grand and elegant plants should be more largely grown, We can furnish plants of any of the varieties described on page 4, at 25c each, by mail post— paid. Larger plants at 50c to $5.00 each by express. We will furnish free to Our customers who desire it a circular on the care of palms. They are of most easy culture if you know their wants, and the cir- cular describes splendid methods for their culture.
CARNATIONS.—1, Silver Spray 2, American Flag.
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PARROT’S FEATHER.
Anaquatic hanging plant isa novelty indeed, and we have itto perfection inthis dainty little jewel. stems are clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage, as finely cut as the leaves of the Cypress Vine, and much more delicate. Plantedin a water-tight hanging basket, will trail
finely. Each lic.
Its long trailing
CARNATION.
Fragrant flowers are always sought after,and the rich, spicy ordor of the carnation, combined with various colors and handsome form, leaves but little to be de- sired. They are very easily grown and bloom freely.
SILVER SPRAY.—A grand, pure white, early and free-flowering carnation of healthy, vigorous growth; makes fine bushy plants.and bears an abundance of flow- ers on Jong stems; never bursts; petals, finely fringed and very fragrant; an excellent variety, and best of all for general use. Each lic.
AMERICAN FLAG.—An immense, strong, vigorous rower and profuse bloomer. Very fragrant. The color s distinct from any other variety. being distinctly and
regularly striped vivid scarlet and pure white, giving it a@ most novel and striking effect. Each 15c,
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.—Deep red, fine large fiow- ers of great substance. A very good variety. Each 10c. TIDAL WAVE.—Flowers very large and perfect in form; color bright rosy pink, changing to a beautiful soft pink with salmon shading when flowers are fully expanded. Excellent variety for pot culture. Each 10c.
GOLD FINCH.—A beautiful, new, golden yellow car- nation, with not a particle of stripe or foreign color; full and double; free, vigorous and healthy grower and con- wngue bloomer. Produces a great number of flowers.
ach 15c.
WM. SCOTT.—Rich pink, shaded salmon, large sized finely fringed flowers. Each l5c.
SANSEVERIA.
ZELANICA,—A singular plant, eminently adapted for : decorative purposes in parlors, etc. Dark green, beau- tifully striped crosswise with white. Flowers white. Each 25c.
SWORD FERN.
One of the most popular sorts. Splendid for pots, vases or hanging baskets, but especially desirable grown in the wire hanging baskets, in which they thrive well and make wonderfully ornamental plants. Each 25c.
TRIFOLIATE ORANGE.
The most hardy of the orange family, aud will stand our northern climate with a little protection, and is also de8irable for pot culture. It is dwarf, of a low shrubby growth, with beautiful, trifoliate, glossy green leaves, and an abundance of large, white, sweet scented blossoms, borne almost continually. The fruit is small and bright orange redin color. A plant of great beauty. Each. 25c.
SOLANUM JASMINOIDES GRANDIFLORUM.
This beautiful plant is of trailing or climbing habit, but if desired can be cut back to abushform. It has star-shaped flowers, borne in large clusters or panicles frequent- ly afoot across. They are in color a pure white with Violet tinge on the back; equally a good bloomer in summer and winter, and is wonderfully effective when planted to cover a low wall or trellis, showing hundreds of fine panicles of bloom. Tach lic.
WATER HYACINTH.
One of the most remarkable, curious and beautiful plants we have ever grown. Instead of growing in Soil it floats in the water, which it is enabled to do by means of its curiously inflated leaf stalks, which resemble bladders or balloons, filled with air. A large mass of feathery blue roots grow downward, their ends entering into the soil. It forms a lovely rosette of its curious, shining green leaves, and
MANETTA.
BICOLOR.—Possesses many real points of merit. Succeeds
well when bedded out, as it grows rapidly and blooms freely
all summer. It is es- pecially adapted to winter blooming in
bloomer. Color vivid crimson scarlet.tipped . with golden yellow. Uy, Each 10c; extra large oyt plants 25c.
FUCHSIAS.
These, when in full bloom, are the most graceful of all culti- vated plants.
; MRS. E. G. HILL.— @) The most perfect and beautiful double white fuehsia ever raised.
IRIFOLIATE ORANGE.
the house. A constant 4
SANSBEVERIA. f The short tubes and sepals are a bright, rich. reddish crimson color, corolla extra large, full and double; flower of the largest size; is of ro- = bust, upright growth, compact and very symmetrical. Each lic.
BLACK PRINCE.—Tube and sepals bright waxy carmine, sepals large and broad with pale green tips; large, open, pale pink corolla. They are easily grown in tree form. Each 10c.
PHENOMENAL.—Very large flowered sort; sepals bright scarlet with
rich violet purple corolla, very double, flaked with red. Each 10c. STORM KING.—Of enormous size. crimson, while the large double corolla is of delicate waxy whiteness, ¢ , elegantly penciled with deep, brightcrimson. Each 15c, 4 SPECIOSA.—Sepais blush, corolla carmine. LITTLE BEAUTY.—A charming variety and the freest flowering of all Fuchsias. it begins to bloom when only two or three inches high and continues to flower the year round. sepals bright red, corolla deep purple. Each lic.
The sepals are glowing scarlet
Each 10e.
' throws up spikes of the most exquisite flowers imag- inable, resembling in forma spike of hyacinth bloom, butas beautiful as many of the choicest and most costly orchids. Each flower is as large or larger than a silver dollar; color a beauti- ful, soft lilac rose, sparkling as if cover- ed withdiamond dust. be uppenpelal which is the largest, has a large metallic blue blotch, and in the cen- ter of that a small, deen, golden yellow spot Each 15c.
FUCHSIAS.
TRAILING QUEEN. Of beautiful trailing habit, fine for hang- ing baskets. Each lic.
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DOUBLE GERANIUMS,
Remarkable.—As will be seen by our illus- tration, the habit of growth is dwarf and compact, making this variety one of the most desirable for pot culture Has perfect trusses of miniature rosebud florets, which are won- derfully attractive and pleasiug. The color is the brightest possible scarlet crimson; the substance most lasting. It is entirely unique, afterwards opening to a very handsome bright flower. Of hardy, vigorous, healthy habit of growth. Each 15e.
Bruanti._Fine double bedding geranium. The leafage is round nicely zoned, having prea texture and substance. The color of the
lower is light vermilion red; trusses excep- tionally large and borne in immense spheri- cal balls often eight inches in diameter.
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SOUVENIR DE MIRANDE.
SINGLE GERANIUMS.
Souvenir de Mirande.—The finest geranium of late introduction, and the greatest novelty that has ap- peared in years. Entirely distinct from any other = variety known. It has nicely formed, round florets; & upper petals cream white, with distinct salmon rose border; lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure White; very free flowering and produces fine trusses of its magnificent blooms. The large engraving shows its peculiar stripings. Bridal Wreath.—Sim- ilar to Souvenir de Miranda, but colors opposite, be- ing a pink body color with white edge. Jealousy.— Large orange yellow. La Vestal.—The best single White. Peach Blossom —The color of a peach blos-. som exactly. Mrs. A. Blane.—Apricot red, veined darker, with center of vinous rose. Mad. Du Lac.— Beautiful bright rose, upper petals blotched pure white. Large trusses of fine shaped single flowers. New Life.—The flowers are vivid scarlet, irregularly striped with salmon and white like a carnation; truss good, very free flowering; sports, sometimes, no two flowers alike, very attractive and popular. Any of above sorts 10c each, $1.00 per doz,
The Wonder.—The flowers are the most intense, dazzling scarlet, and are borne in great trusses of enormous size, measuring from 18 to 20 inches in cir- cumference, with single florets measuring 7 inches in circumference. The foliage is fine and rich in color, and in strong contrast to the brilliant scarlet flowers.
Each lL5e, CHRYSANTHEMUM.
These are now, and deservedly,the most fashionable of all autumn flowers.
Loviis Behmer.—The splendid new Pink Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemum. Grand flowers, splendid
globular form; 3 f admired; color deep, rieh pinix; solid and fine.
REMARKABLE GERANIUM
Plant strong and vigorous. Hach lic.
Eiderdown.—Large, perfectly double, incuryved, snow white, late Japanese variety, covered with
glandular hairs; habit perfect, stems stiff and erect. Each lic.
V. H, Hailock.—A rosy pearl of a marked waxy texture. center.
on the 10th of October, Very large clear, bright yellow with extra stout stem and foliage.
develops its flowers to perfection in open air without protection.
This is a magnificent new sort which will delight all flower lovers. flowers. nearly as deep. straight petals. Joanna.—One of the very finest bronze to date.
Gunede ee Favorite. This is eS best double wh y we g grower and profuse bloomer; trusses ver 2 - fully formed and of the purest snowy white; teres barre
remarkably free flowering. Any of above sorts 10¢ each, $1.00 per doz.
petals broad and lasting and thickly covered with fine, downy hairs so much
The rosy color deepens toward the The flower is six inches in diameter, petals convex, rounded downwards half their length from the center, changing to a beautiful curved form. Center a slightly twisted incurve. }
Yellow Queen.—The finest very early variety ever introduced, having been cut in fine conde talso §
Challenge.—A large, perfect globe of the brightest gold, depth and width being equal; a very strong stem and good foliage,
Plants are fairly loaded with Kiota.—Soft, clear, incurving yellow; full in the center, 6 to 7 inches in diameter and Constellation.—Nearest to a true pink yet introduced. Good sized flowers with é Extra large, beautiful, half
S. A. Nutt.—A very fine, velvety maroon; an excellent bedder and a perfect pot plant. Mrs. E. G, Hill.—A most distinct and pleasing shade of salmon with light shading at the center. Marvel,—Very large, dark, velvety scarlet. A glowing color. Leon Say.—Large bold trusses of dark ver- million-ved. Darkest of any geranium. Fine for bedding. Gold Finder.—A rich, golden, orange scarlet, its large trusses opening freely, the habit being as free and robust as that of any other variety. Yellowest of all geraniums. Glorie de France.—A grand ya- riety; flowers large and double; center dis- tinct! dark Salmon with large border of rosy white. Harriet Thorpe. — Delicate blush, shaded with pearl pink; trusses large and te geranium ever intro-
dark, deep, rich,
Plant is of close, compact habit, and
PANSY GERANIUM,
This variety, though not new, is one of great merit. The flowers are of medium size, and havea white throat. Each petal is shaded toward the center witha rich lavender pink and a dark Taaroon blotch in the center. This should be in every collec- tion of plants as itis very hand- some and will attract much at- tention. Each 25c.
-IVY LEAVED GERANI- UMS.
Charles Turner.— Handsomest of any Ivy Geranium The flow- ers are very double, full and per- fect in_ form; color rich, deep pink. Each lic.
Jean de Arch.—Very large and finest white in existence. Each lec
y P. Crozy.—A hybrid between the Zonales and Ivies. “The color is soft, bright scarlet with veinings of maroon. Habit of plant very dwarf and compact, and one of the most prolific flowering sorts in existence. Each lb5e.
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globular form, with incurved, shapely petals of solid build; carries flowers erect on stiff stem; heavy deep green fdliage, well up to flower; late. The Bard.—Extremely double, refiexed variety of medium size. Color a rich crimson, with outer edges of petals tinged with gold. Vigorous grower. Ivory.—F lower a perfect ball of purest white, very double and of immense size, some being 6 inches indiameter. Jessica,—A most beautiful, clear, pure white, with very long petals.
A large flower of splendid shape. Planta vigorous grower; early and profuse bloomer. Any Gaheabave varieties each, 100. 15 Chrysanthemums, our choice of varieties, $1.00. LOUIS BOEHMER CHRYSANTHEMUM. i W br 0
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ROSES.
The flower of flowers. Everyone should have them in profusion, Our stock is nnexcelled.
EVERBLOOMING MONTHLY AND HYBRID TEA ROSES.
EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA.—The finest white rose in existence for summer blooming. It is a true Tea Rose, soft pearly white, remarkably fragrant, a strong, healthy grower, with bold, beautiful foliage. It is a continuous bloomer, the buds being of elegant perfect shape; full, open flower, is unsurpassed and shows no center. Each 20c.
CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.—The champion bloomer, commencing to bloom as soon as potted from the propagating bench, and continues in the greatest profusion all the time. Itis claimed that one plant of it will produce more flowers during the year than ten plants of any Tea rose. Blossoms are perfectly double to the center, of good shape, color a degree of loveliness which few roses can equal, rich, deep rosy pink. Each 5c.
METEOR.—A rich, dark, velvety crimson Hybrid Tea; a free bloomer and vigorous grower, and as a garden rose it cannot be too highly reeommended. Each 15e.
LA FRANCE.—Undoubtedly the most perfect type of a cut-flower rose. No variety surpasses it in delicate coloring—silvery rose, shaded pink, with a satiny sheen over all its petals. Flowers large, keeps well, and of distinct pervading fragrance. Each 10c.
DUCHESS OF ALBANY OR RED LA FRANCE,—Sport from La France; richness of color difficult to deseribe—a shade which our artist describes as ‘‘Tyrian rose,’’ which is very rare. May be left in open ground all winter if covered with straw. Each 15c.
SOUVENIR DE WOOTON.—Color a beautful shade of velvety crimson, equal to the noted General Jacqueminot, deliciously fragrant, a constant and most prolific bloomer, and the full open flowers are frequently six inches in diameter. Each 15c.
THE BRIDE.—This is undoubtedly one of the finest white rose ever offered. The buds are very large and of exquisite form, and the full flower very double, measuring from 3% to 4inches in diameter. The color is a delicate creamy white. Each 10c.
SUNSET.—This exquisite orange yellow variety is one of the finest Tea Roses grown. The flowers are large and double. The exquisite shades of coloring found in this variety can only be compared to the gorgeous colors of summer sunset; hence the name. It is deliciously fragrant, a strong growing and free flowering variety. Each 15c.
RAINBOW.—Color is a lovely shade of deep coral pink, striped and mottled in the most unique manner with intense crimson, andelegant)y colored with rich golden amber at cen- ter and baseof petals. It makes beautiful buds,and the flowers are extra large, very sweet, and of great depth and substance, A most charming variety. Each 15c.
; ETOILE DE LYON.—Brilliant chrome yellow, deepening at center to pure golden yellow; flowers very large, doub- le and full, and very fragrant. Each 10.
PERLE DES JARDINS.—Fine straw yellow, sometimes deep canary yellow; very large and perfect form. Each 10c.
CAROLINE TESTOUT.—Large and double; color bright satiny pink, with rosy center. Each l5c.
MADAME HOSTE.—An exceedingly beautiful,new ever-blooming rose; color soft, canary yellow, deepening at center to pure golden yellow. Each 10c.
BEAUTIFUL FAIRY ROSES.
Small roses which are marvels of grace and beauty They bloom in im- menseclusters of 25 to500n a single stem
MOSELLA.—A choice novelty. IFlow- ers very double, ball-shaped and open like a Camellia flower. The petals are tinted white, on beautiful light yellow ground extending to the middle of the petal. Each 20c.
PRINCESS BONNIE.-Another charm- ing novelty; flowers large and perfectly formed: a rich, solidcrimson. Kach 20c¢.
LITTLE WHITE PET.—Very hand- . some; pure white.perfect shaped flower. . Very hardy. Each 10c,
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT ROSE.
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES
These should be extensively grown by all as they are perfectly hardy and pro- duce their magnificent large flowers in great profusion year after year
MRS. JOHN LAING.—A _ constans bloomer from spring until after hard frost, and its fowers are simply faultless in shape and outline. Every petal is like @ perfect shell, while the color is the most exquisite shade of silvery pink, like the tint that bathes the lip of a sea- shell. Each 25c.
PAUL NEYRON.—Immense double flowers,of shining carmine-pink. Largest rose known, perfectly grand. Each 25c.
DINSMORE.—We cannot praise this enough. Always in bloom, with large, finely imbricated flowers of a rich bright crimson. Rather bushy and compact growth. Extra fine as specimen rose upon the lawn. Each 25c. :
GEN. WASHINGTON,—Brilliantcrim- son, very rich and beautiful; large, per- fectly double and free bloomer. Each 20e. | OBNEBAL JACQUEM. rm OF; one hs = “ey
ie grandest roses in existence. Sure ee; gui delight ever lover of the beautiful, as ; pe DE ROUEE ET anion Panty
= ttre Hie |=, A = z ANTS 7 “ with rosy pink eenter; fragrant. Each 10¢e Our cut well illustrates the shape of the 1% . i . " PINK SOUPERT.—A charming novel- i ty. Like the above, only une Hoviers are , 6 i 3 h Ritalin’, Ne bathed \ 57 a handsome rosy pink color all over; et rehn oreEe ace ae ar) ' peculiar shade, unlike others. Each 5c.
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free bloomer. Each 20c.
MAGNA CHARTA,.—Dark pink; one of the easiest roses to grow. Each 20c. ;
MADAME PLANTIER.-As acemétery ’ COPYRICHTED 1295 BY A.BLANC |! rose itis still without a rival. Flowers CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE. borne in great profusion. pure white; hardy as an oak and certain to grow as grass. Each Sta.
AMERICAN BEAUTY.—One of the best and most valuble roses, both for garden and house cul- ture. Color rosy crimson, exquisitely shaded and very handsome. Extra large full fiowers, ex- ceedingly sweet, makes magnificent buds, very hardy anda constant bloomer. Each 20c.
MOSS ROSES.
The Moss Rose is the acknowledged queen of all roses. The moss-covered stems and buds show off the delicate loveliness of the blossom to great advantange. They are hardy in any location, and should be found in every garden. Wecan furnish either crimson, pink or white at 20c each. 2
: HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.
Baltimore Belle. —Pale blush. shading to rose color; very double; fiowers in beautiful clusters, Greville or Seven Sisters.—Blooms in large clusters. with flower varying from white to crimson. Perfectly hardy. Prairie Queen.—Clear, bright carmine pink, sometimes with a white stripe: large, compact and globular; very double and full; the bes® hardy climber in this climate. Mare- .* chal Neil.—Very bright, rich golden yellow; very large, fulland perfect form. Truly magnificent. # Not hardy inIowa. Wichuriana. the White Memorial Rose.—A trailing species of very rapid growth, making a closely matted bed of very dark green foliage. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion. They are single, pure white, with golden yellow stamens. Appropriate and enduring for cemetery use. It is perfectly hardy. Mary Washington.—A hardy,perpetual blooming climber, producing double snow-white blossoms in great profusion fromJune until frost. No home is complete without one of these roses. Crimson Rambler.—300 blooms on one branch. This rose has created a great sensation wherever shown. It is of vigorous growth, making shoots from 8 to 10 feet in height. during a season, and is consequently a most desirable climbing variety. When the shoots are fastened down, or itis grown in a bush form, marvelous heads of bloom are the result. AS an plant it is unequaled for decorative purposes. It is exceedingly bardy. The flowers with which the plant is covered in the spring are produced in large trusses of pyramidal form and of the F MOSS ROSE. brightest crimson color. The blooms remain on the plant for a great length of time without losing their brightness. When cut in proper condition, the flowers will remain fresh in water for two weeks. A gentleman in England writes about it thus under date of July 6th: ‘At this date this is a grand rose. On one shoot alone I counted over 300 blooms. Any of the above varieties, each l5c.
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HARDY SHRUBS AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS.
In making a home, plan for future beauty, comfort and happiness by planting a variety of hardy ornamental shrubs, roses and climbers which will constantly grow in beauty andsize. Such per- manent improvements add greatly to the value of any property and the value grows from year to year so that instead of an expense they should be considered a paying investment. We prepay the charges on small plants. The larger sizes are sent by express purchaser paying charges.
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.—The grandest as wellas the most popular of all shrubs and hundreds of thousands of them are sold every year and the demand is constantly increasing. Unsurpassed for the lawn, as a hedge or for cemetery planting. lt readily attains a height of 5 to7 feet; hardy in all localities. and needs no protection in winter; blooms the first and every season in July and August. and continues in bloom for two or three months; the flowers are massive, cone shaped, often measuring ten inches in length, and have a pleasing variation of color, changing from the original pure white to pink, and finally a beautiful rich coppery red. Each 15c. Large dormant plants 25c.
CALYCANTHUS.—A beautiful sweet-scented shrub; flowers purple, quite double, exquisitely fragrant and borne in profusion during the entire season; the foliage and wood are also sweet- scented. Eachi5c. Large 35c.
ALTHEA.—(Rose of Sharon.) Among the most beautiful of all flowering shrubs, grows 8 to 12 feet high and bears a profusion of double, purple, red and variegated flowers. Each 15c. Large 25c.
FLOWERING ALMOND.—One of the earliest flowering and finest little shrubs. Loaded with very double pink and white flowers. Each 25c. Large 40c. » DEUTZIA—A showy class of shrubs, adapted to any location or soil; especially valuable owing to their compact habit of growth, beautiful luxuriant foliage and free-flowering qualities. Flow- ers pure white with a faint touch of blush on outside of petals. Each 20c. Large 35c.
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell.)—A fine hardy shrub of weeping or pendulous habit: glossy, deep green leaves and bright yellow flowers. Blooms early inspring. Each 20c. Large 35c.
SNOWBALL.—A well known and popular shrub which grows to a large size, covered with dense, spherical clusters of white flowers which gives ititsname. Each25ce. Larged0c.
LILAC.—Purple—A well known, strong growing shrub, bearing large, fragrant clusters of flowers caves pete Each 20c. Large 40c. White—Like apvove, but has white flowers which Imake it more desirable tosome. Each 25c. Large 40c.
; SPIREA.—Van Houtti.—This rare new variety is the hardiest of all the spirmas. The bushes DEOTZIA. form fine, compact clumps, about aS broad as they are high; generally 4 or 5feet. The pure white
ORNAMENTAL VINES. flowers are borne in such masses that they form
great plumes, drooping gracefully, giving theclum CLEMATIS, Jackmanii.—Most magnificent and the appearance of a “perfect snow bank of white — showy vine in existence; of strong, healthy growth,
bloom.”’ Each 25¢e. Large 40c. perfectly hardy and sure to succeed anywhere. Flow- SPIREA.—Prunifola. (Bridai Wreath,)—Very beau- ers four to six inches in diameter, of a rich, deep
shes 2 tiful; erect habit of growth; flowers pure white, | velvety purple, distinctly veined. Strong plants, borne in profusion entire length of branches; per- each 50c, large and extra strong, three years old, $1.00,
fectly double, like little daisies. Each 25c. Large 40c. CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE.—A most vigorous &YRINGA.—(Mock Orange.) A handsome foliaged hardy climbing plant. It sends out numerous side
i shrub bearing immensé masses of pure white in- branches, so that it eens a great rea of space tensely fragrant flowers in June. Each 20c. Large 35e na short time, and every new growth is at once WI —A valuable Japanese shrub w is covered with bright, purple flowers, which are suc- a tee large frumpet-shaped flowers in GHna ceeded by brilliant scarlet berries nearly an inch long, and July of allshades from pure white to dark red every branch being loaded with them. Each 15c. :
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.—A very handsome variety 0 er the clematis, growing to a height of 20 feet and mak- Pert ae. ighte ee ee eaes plant ing a nice shade for porches, arbors, etc. The first é ne ; Praca 7 season the plant grows 10 to 12 feet and it is literally TAMARIX.—This is one of the finest additions to covered with \housands of pure white flowers. which our list of hardy shrubs. The foliage is light, feath- are delightfully fragrant, and it blooms continually ery, graceful, sage blue in color, and very ornamental. from July to September. The clusters ofsilvery white ° Blooms early in June, and then all through the sum- seed balls are covered, apparently, with white silk CLEMATIS. mer and autumn. Each 30c. bair and will keep nicely for decorations. The vine is perfectly hardy, rapid COLLECTION:—Six hardy shrubs, mailing size, $1.00: growing and graceful, and will succeed everywhere. Each 25c. | larger $1.50. All different—our selection of varieties. :
TRUMPET FLOWER.—Of rapid growth, with large, showy, trumpet-shaped, scarlet flowers and pretty foliage. Each 25c.
AMPELOPSIS-VEITCHII (Boston Ivy.)—This is one of the finest climbers we know of for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothestsurface. Each 35c.
BLUE CHINESE WISTARIA.—A very rapid grower, andone of the most beautiful of alleclimbers. It is perfectly hardy, climbing toa height of fifty feet, ana when covered with bloom is truly magnificent. Each 2oc.
WHITE WISTARIA.—A very choice white variety. Tach 40c.
WOODBINE. (Virginia Creeper),—A strong, rapid grower with large dark green foliage changing in autumn to bronze and bright crimson. Eachlic. Large 25c.
RED CORAL HONEYSUCKLE. (Scarlet Trumpet.)—For real home vines, to be near you, climbing over your windows and door- ways, there is nothing prettier than this; the foliage is pretty, neat and clean, the flowers almost continuous, and their fragrance deli- cious; bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Each 20c.
HALL’S JAPAN HONEYSUCKLE.—A constant bloomer; flowers pure white changing to yellow; very fragrant; good for trellis or pillar. Each 25c, 3
HARDY DORMANT ROSES.
Can be planted outside early in spring, before it is safe to set out plants that are growing in pots and consequently are in full leaf. We & can supply these from the time this catalogue is issued up to April 25th. The great value of these roses lies in the fact that they pro- g duce better flowers and make stronger plants in a shorter period than those grown from cuttings; and the advantage is, that having no soil on the roots and being dormant, they can be sent cheaply by express, Procure them early andstore in the cellar until your ground is ready for them. Wecan furnish large strong roots of any of the following varieties at 30c each, $3.00 per doz., by express. Too large for mailing: In Hybrid Perpetual Roses we cau furnish Gen. Jac- quiminot, Mrs. John Laing,” Paul Neyron, Eugene Verdier, Gen. Washington, Magna Charta, Madame Plantier and Persian Yellow. In Climbing Roses we have Baltimore Belle, Prairie Queen and Seven Sisters. In Moss Roses we have the Crimson, Pink and White. See descriptions of the above sorts on page 9. , SP ep
COLLECTION.—One strong root each of the above fourteen : eS, al splendid, hardy roses, which will make your garden beautiful the — a first summer and every year thereafter for only $8.25. HYDRANGEA PANICU,
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NOVELTIES ON COVER OF CATALOGUE.
The following six excellent ¥arieties will be found illustrated in colors on the back cover of this catalogue. We want everyone to try them this year, and therefore offer one packet of each for only TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
MOUGRI.
A wonderful yegetable from tke island of Java, which is greatly liked by the natives, has been tried in Europe and we are glad to introduce it here, feeling sure that our customers will be pleased with it. It is a great curiosity, aud we believe that not twenty of our 75,000 customers have ever secn it, and when once seen it will never be forgotten. The plant grows to a height of only 18 to 20 inches, but the great oddity of it is that the pods are very long, sometimes two or three feet, much longer in fact than the plant is high. The plant is of the easiest culture, and any common garden soil is suitable for it. Seed may be sown early inspring in the open ground or sow in a box or in pots in the house and transplant to the garden when well started, care being taken that the plants stand two to three feet apart each way to allow room for the growth of the pods. The seed quickly vege- tates and in about eight weeks the plants flower profusely and then produce the extraordinary pods, These are very curious, attaining an immense size ina wonderfully short time, sometimes growing as much as three inches ina night. The pods are solid, cue? and tender, some say they taste ‘‘just like a radish,’’ other opicures insist that in flavor they more nearly resemble the water cress. Persons who can not eat radishes because of their proving indigestible with them, will be much pleased with Mougri. The flavor is most agreeable and when half grown they can be eaten on the table in the same way as roots of the common radish, which they greatly resemble in taste, but a far superior to in delicacy of flavor. In salads they will be highly es- teemed, fer added to their other merits they possess the excellent advantage of being easily digested. They make a good pickle and are well adapted for this purpose. It is, however, when the pods are boiled that they are most delicious eating, like the most tender bleached asparagus and having a very delicate flavor. They should be served on toast with a cream dressing and will form
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This splendid new variety which we introduced originated with a market gardener in the western part of the state, and for eight years he has been earefully selecting it to an ideal size and shape, aud also the earliest matur- ing. In this way he has finally ob- Bi tained this variety, which is distinct @iif from ali others. The ears are aboutf six inches long and well filled out at fi the end, the husk covering so com- pletely and being so tight as to pre- vent the work of worms. which are so bad on the Cory, Thegrains are fairly deep and are set in straight rows on} asmall white cob; very uniform and handsome. Itis quite productive and fim) of as good flavor'as any corn we everg tast Don't fail to try it. Market gardeners will find the Early Sunrise f @ most profitable and satisfactory variety. Per pkt. 5c, '% pt. lic, qt. 50e, postpaid. By freight, pk. $1.00. bu. $3.25. }
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ORNAMENTAL MICE.—The vegetable curiosity which has attrac- ted so much attention. Itis a native of Central Africa, having asmall, neat-growing vine and bears numerous oval fruits, clear green in color, two and a half.to three inches long, which are always completely covered with long, light-green spines or hairs. It will be found useful for covering a sloping bank or rockery and will produce great numbers of curious fruit, Per pkt. 5c.
CATERPILLARS.—Prostrate creeping plants with small yellow flowers, changing into “ Vegetable Caterpillars.’ They are grown as curiosities, and sometimes, as a harmless practical joke, are put into the salads for the purpose of startling those who are unacquainted with them. Per pkt. 5c.
SNAILS.—Another singular variety having most oddly twisted seed- pods resembling snails. Children are much amused with these curious vegetables and they are quite attractive and can be grown in any garden. Per pkt. 5c.
EARLY SUNRISE SWEET CORN,
CHINA GLOBE RADISH.
An exceedingly handsome new variety which we confidently expect will prove to be very popular. It is of medium size, bright scar- let color, of size and shape shown in our illustration on back cover of this catalouge. It grows very rapidly, being almost as early as the early forcing sorts and it holds its size and superior quality through- out thesummer. The flesh is pure white, crisp, brittle and of a most agreeable flavor. When sown later they make an excellent winter sort and keep well. Anattractive market sort. Crop of seed is very short thisyear. Per pkt. 10c.
GOLIATH KOHL RABI.
If you have never grown Kohl Rabi you should try it this year. It is a most excellent vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and tur- nip. Itis easily grown the seed usually being sown in drills and after- wards transplanted like cabbage to rows 18 inches apart and about 10 inches in the row. This new variety is of immense size, solid and sweet; considered by many far superior to either the cabbage or tur- nip and decidedly more nutritious. Keeps well. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
NEW DYE POP CORN.
A novelty for 1897. A new variety of unusual merit for tamily use and the most prolific of any sort which we have ever had, giving a large number of good sized ears, sometimes 10 or 12 toeachstalk. It has a most curious appearance when growing and will attract atten- tion anywhere. The kernel is not so flinty as most other sorts and pops up large and white without the disagreeable hard place which is often so objectionable. The name is given it owing to the large amount of coloring matter contained in the husks which can be used for dyeing cloth. When boiled for some time inan iron kettle it will make a most excellent quality of jet black ink. These husks are of a dark wine red color as are also the cobs while the kernels are white. It is a quite desir- able sort which we are sure our custo- mers will be pleased with. Per pkt. 10c.
ity CRIMSON CURRANT ar TOMATO.
A most charming little fruit which be- longs to the Tomato family but it differs essentially in character of foli- age from the ordinary sorts as well as in the fruit. The fruit is quite small, hardly more than half an inch in di- ameter, of bright crimson color, and borne in long single or compound clusters containing twenty tc sixty berries or tomatoes as shown in our colored illustration on cover of this catalogue. It is a very ornamental and attractive plant and produces fruit early which is of mostexcellent quality for eating from the hand. They are greatly liked when preserved or spiced for winter use, and make an attractive dish for the table. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
PETIT POIS.
The real genuine small French Peas, such as are used in Paris and largely used in this country canned. The pods are long and slim and contain eight to ten small peas of tender, delicate qual- ity. This variety is medium early and extremely prolific. Pkt. 10c, % pt. 30c.
MAMMOTH HORTICULTU- RAL POLE BEANS.
Improvement on the old Horticultural Pole. The beans are of enormous size, splashed and spotted with red, and of the highest quality as a shell bean either green or dry. It originated at Worcester, Mass., where it has been
rown for several years by one of the eading market gardeners there, and he has always been able to command from 25 to 50 cents per bushel more than others for their beans, as his were always of such bright carmine color. and would keep longer than other varieties after being picked. The vine is a very vigorous grower, with large, light colored leaves and purple blossoms. Pods very large, bright carmine, slightly streaked, very handsome and exceedingly productive. lt issomewhat earlier than the parent variety, shows no rust,and is considered by some eastern gardeners the best pole bean in the world. Pkt.5c, % pt. 20c, qt. 70c.
MUSHROOMS.
The ease and certainty with which a crop of mushrooms can be grown to perfection in an ordinary house cellar, wood-shed or barn, and the astonishing success of so many who have taken up this new industry, both for profit and their own use. induces us to calkespecial attention to the subject, The great luxury of mushrooms can be en- joyed by all at a trifling expenditure of money, time and labor. In market they are always wanted and sell readily at paying prices. There seems no Jimit to the demand, and an over-supply is seldom known. We recommend the English mushroom spawn as generally the better both for the market gardener and private planter. Direc- tions for culture sent on application. Price, per lb. not prepaid, 15c, 10 lbs. $1.25, 25 lbs. #2.50, If by mail, add 10 cents per lb. for postage.
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NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD CABBAGE.
For many years the Jersey Wake- field cabbage has been the most prominent early sort with market gardeners, and many attempts have been made to improve on it with heretofore but limited success. In ‘this grand variety, whick is well snown by our illustration, we have a most superior strain, well worthy the name it bears. It is a leader, and First in Head! First in Market! (jp. First in the Hearts of Gardeners. ¥i\ It is very early. the heads are pyra- ; midalin shape, much larger in size than the Jersey Wakefield and very ‘ solid, with few outside leaves. It j grows remarkably uniform,the heads £ being of very even size and shape. ; Unequaled for either the market or f: family garden. Don't fail to try it * this year. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 4 Ib. 80c, lb. $2.50
7 IMPROVED DANISH 4 BALLHEAD CABBAGE.
This variety has been selected and pemected for more than fifty years | y tbe Danish gardeners. They prize
it so highly that they grow it almost : exclusively for winter cabbage. and | annually export large quantities to =¢; London, Paris and other ports. It will stand long journeys and keep far into the spring. and is of most =| richand mild taste. Heads roundasa ball, of good size, solid and very fine grained. Has but few outer leaves, thus admiting of close Planes:
Medium size and hardest of all; tender and crisp with but little waste heart. Flavor unexcelled. wer pkt. dc, oz. 25c, 14 Ib. 80c, Ib. $2.
YELLOW PEAR TOMATO.
A favorite with all who know them and we have had many inquiries for seed during the past few years, but it has been difficult to secure. We have finally grown a splendid crop. The fruit is pear shaped as shown in our illustration, of handsome deep yellow color; flesh yellow, solid and especially fine flavored.
"2 Highly esteemed as a table delicacy raw, but more used for preserving or to make ‘‘tomato figs,’’ also excellent pickled. Very uniform in size and shape; an abundant yielder. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % 1b. 75c.
AMERICAN MAMMOTH BRUSSELLS SPROUTS.
This rich but long neglected vegetable is becomirg more and more popular. We are able to offer to our customers this season, seed of a new and greatly superior variety, of American-growth which has the great merit of forming heads ready for picking about three weeks earlier than other varieties which are raised from imported stocks. It has the additional merit of making stronger plants and making more heads. A friend picked this year from a single plant more than two quarts of heads. A profitable crop for market gardeners. One gardener near New York City last year made $500.00 ona crop of two acres of this gM ep etl We want everyone to try them this year. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40¢, lb. $1.29.
BLACK QUEEN BEET.
A splendid half-long blood beet of the fin- est table quality with beautiful dark blood- red foliage, thus com- bining the useful and ornamental. Pkt.10c.
YELLOW PEAR TOMATO.
NEW MIGNONETTE LETTUCE.
; A most unique and attractive new sort. The entire plant measures only seven inches in diameter, and is more solid and compact than any other exist- ing variety. The outer leaves are few. and these cling so closely to the head that it is almost true to say itis all head. The small surface of the leaves which are separated from the head is deeply : beter g a a aNen cabbage, an e - 2 richly colored wit russet re an BREW MIGN EAE oe Le iO OE: bronze green of varyine shades. The | plant is distinct, not only in its solidity, but also in color. The heart is a charming | combination of creamy yellow waved with pale greenish white. Itis very hardy resisting drouth and excessive moisture with equal success—a most valuable feature in our climate. = It is fit for use early, which. combined with its long standing character, constitutes it an all-seasons variety in the superlative degree. Per pkt. 10c, 02. 35c.
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH.
Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary spinach during the hottest months of the year, or in dry, arid localities. A great acquisition, and the most valuable variety of all for either the market or family garden. One plant will cover a space of ground three or four | feet square. A few plants will supply a family with this delicious vegetable continuously from July to October. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 10c, % 1b. 30e, Ib, $1.00.
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NABOB WATERMELON.
We were so much pleased with our tests of this fine new variety the past season that we want to share the enjoyment of it with our customers. It is decidedly distinct and at- tractive, having a peculiarly mottled color of shell. Flesh deepest scarlet, firm and solid, but melting, juicy, and of luscious flavor. Per pkt. 5e, oz. 15¢, 14 1b. 50c, lb. $1.50.
IOWA MASTODON MELON.
The most extraordinary new variety which } has been offered for many years, will create a \ sensation wherever seen—and we control the A NABOB entive stock, so that you cannot purchase it elsewhere this year. Itis from Japan, and just a few seeds were sent to a friend over in this country. This friend knew of our in- terest in novelties and brought in specimens of the melon. One weighed 23% pounds and the other 25 pounds. We at once secured the entire crop, although but afew vines. The melons are of mon- strous size, and greatly resemble the common Yankee Iield pump- kin; so nearly in fact, as to even deceive us at first sight. The fiesh is a clear, creamy white, fully 344 inches thick and of excellent fla- vor; it is tender and sweet up to the rind, which is thin and tough. Per pkt. 10¢, 02. 25c.
ORANGE WATERMELON.
Everyone knows what a bother watermelon rinds are on vhe table,and were it not for this trouble, the watermelon would be = still more popular as a desert fruit. This difficulty is now over- come, and the Orange will make the handsomest ornament ever set on the festive board, and will attract universal attention. The great peculiarity of this melon is that the rind naturally separates from the fiesh when ripe, and with aslight use of a knife between the segments, can be removed like the rind of an orange, leaving a = = : most beautiful fruit for the center of the table. The illustration 5 . shown herewith was made from an average size, twelye-pound melon and well shows the Shape and peculiar manner of separating. Quality
ee : is excellent, tender, juicy and sweet. We want everyone to try it, and have therefore made prices low. Per pkt. dc, oz. 15c, 4% 1b. 50c, lb. $1.50.
WONDERFUL SUGAR WATERMELON.
When making a tour among our seed growers, we were greatly pleased with this variety, which we found growing in Nebraska. The gentlemen on whose place they were growing is an enthusiast on melons, and after testing quite a number of varieties, all persons present united in pronouncing the Wonderful Sugar by far the best. It is a large melon, averaging about 35 pounds each. They are long, rather light-colored, mottled, and irregularly striped with dark green; rind rather thin and tough. Flesh a delicate red, 1 and the most tender, juicy and luscious that can be imagined. Everyone who 1 has a place to grow melons should try this splendid new variety. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4% Ib. 40c, 1b. $1.25.
GRAND RAPIDS MUSK MELON,
One week earlier than any other variety. The main characteristic of this melon is its extreme earliness. Grand Rapids is well known on account of its progressive market gardeners, and in that wide awake city the Grand Rapids melon has been on the market two weeks earlier than any other sort, and sold readily at $2.50 per dozen to hotels and fancy grocers, while melons grownin the south were practically unsalable. The flesh is pure yellow, clear to the rind; skin finely netted. The handsome appearance of this melon is sure to attract attention. To attain the best results, and to show its re- markable earliness and productiveness,we would advise our customers to pinch off the runners; while it has no tendency to run more than other varieties, at the same time by throwing the growth into fruit, it makes the fruit of larger size and earlier. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, %4 1b. 40c, 1b. $1.25.
NEW IDEAL MAMMOTH RHUBARB.
The rhubarb (or pieplant) is a vegetable which it is ditficult to improve and it takes many years to fully establish a new variety. About twenty-five years ago Dr. Kennicott. of Illinois, in growing roots from seed found one which Wels net EON was so far superior to and different from all others that he saved it carefully,
7 arabe and the root has been divided and progagated fromm year to year until finally we purchased the stock. Like all other higtly improved sorts it seeds very ; sparingly, and comes more nearly true to name when grown from seed than most other sorts. The stalks are fully as large, if not larger, than the Vic- toria, and are produced in greater abundance. We have no hesitancy in call- ing it the most Li yale and productive variety known. Quality is unsur- passed. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
MINATURE POP CORN.
A regular little beauty. Attractive on accout of its small size and hand- some, pertect shaped ears which are only two to three inches long, with very Pree pure white kernals which pop out to immense size and are particularly tender and fine quality. Stalks usually produce from three to eight ears. It is a fine corn and will sell well on the market. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 25c, qt. 75c.
ITALIAN MIXED TOMATO.
te ‘ Last year we purchased from a leading seed firm in Italy an assortment of tomato seeds including all varieties known in Europe. In our test there seemed to be an almost lim- itless varation as to color, shape and size, including a great many never before seen ranging from white, through all shades of yellow and pink to dark red and purple. Most of the vari- evies were of most excellent quality while a few were inferior. The fleld was a constant daily suprize and pleasure which we wish to share with our customers. Per pkt, 10ce, oz. 40c.
CANARY ISLAND ONION.
A very handsome variety of onion which we have imported from the Canary Islands. It is of small to medium size, flat and ranges from white to dark pink in color. ye is ex- tremely early maturing neat, handsome bulbs long before other sorts. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 35c. &y
DWARF WHITE HEART COS LETTUCE. ;
Decided the best of the Cos or Celery lettuces, the earliest and longest standing. Of attractive green color, self-blanching the inner leaves without tying up. Quality of Ste heart much superior to any ordinary variety of lettuce. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
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OLD HOMESTEAD POLE BEANS.
This is an improvement on the Kentucky Wonder, and we regard it as fat ahead of any other green podded pole variety, and the best as well as ear- liest sort, being fit for the table August Ist. It is enormously productive; the pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of pole. It is en- tirely stringless, and the pods area silvery green color. The pods. though large, cook tender and melting, and we can recommend it as the best green pole bean. Pods are often twelve inches in length, and instead of pick- ing theminto a basket, it is customary to pile them up on one arm like kindling wood when gathering a mess for family use. The dry beans are long. oval, duncolored, and of fair quality as a shelled bean. Can be grown with corn to good advantage, and thus secure two crops from the same ground. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 2ac, qt. 60c.
STRINGLESS GREEN POD BUSH BEAN.
The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation. Consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long, green pods are absolutely stringless, and when we add that the pods are ready to market two weeks earlier than the best stock of improved extra early Red Valentines, we are sure that Stringless Green Pod will supply a long felt want. It must prove of immense value, not only to the market gardener who wants to make more money, but also to the amateur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Per pkt. 10c, pt. 20c, qt. 70c.
OLD HOMESTEAD BEANS.
ASTRO CUCUMBER.
A novelty of the hightest merit, and one which has greatly pleased our market garden customers, some claiming that they made more money from a crop of these grown early in the hot beds than from any other crop, as they sell quickly at $1.00 per dozen. They do excellently well under glass, yielding a continual daily picking of large, perfect shaped fruits, eight to twelve inches long, almost solid throughout. Excellent for slicing, solid and crisp. With common outdoor culture in the summer, it produces large cucumbers fifteen to eighteen inches
= 2M in length with very few seeds. Seed will always be expensive, SS = == as it produces only eight to twelve pounds aere, while = the White Spine and other common sorts produce 200 to pounds. In packets only, containing twenty seeds each. Per pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c.
SSS 8 GS 2 ES [INE = GIANT SCARLET GROUND CHERRY.
(Physalis Francheti.) A most remarkable novelty which we now offer for the first time. The plant is of good size, and loaded with fruit which is at first green then changing to bright yellow, then orange, and finally to a bright scarlet. The fruit is fully three times the size of the ordinary ground cherry, and very rich and striking in appearance, being really worthy a place in the flower garden. The fruit is excellent in flayor and desirable either for use as fresh fruit on the table or for preserving. Don’t fail to try it; it will please you. Per pkt. 10c.
ROGERS’ LIMA WAX BEA
A decided novelty which we now
offer for the first time. Its bright, glossy foliage and bloom resemble Sa = = : Dwarf Lima. The pods are the broadest of all wax beans, of most excel- = — : lent quality as Snaps, and retain their bright and attractive appearance isan He 7? GROUND CHERRY.
a long time after picking. Has a delicious Lima flavor. Pkt. 10c, % pt. 25c.
PEARL WHITE EGG PLANT.
is one of the
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.
somewhat the ee lay variety, as para more prolific. In eating quality it
it is sure to establish itself as a favorite.
or to the Melting Sugar or any other variety of or sugar. turist, writes:
is similar to the round, forcing varieties in *. :
shape and size, and has every feature of good | selection, such as a small, compact top and a ; It is very early requiring only ° | twenty-three days to mature it, and remains in | | good condition for ten days, even in a trying = . season. But, undoubtedly, its chief charm is in 4
minature root.
its color, which is a soft rosy pink.
tractive radish in the bunch, and its appearance is incomparable when prepared for the table. - Per pKt. 5¢, 02. 15c, 34 1b. 40c, 1b. $1.25. x
WISCONSIN GOLDEN SALSIFY.
A most distinct and valuable new sort that has proved highly satisfactory in our tests of the past three years so that we are now con- fident that it willsuit our customers in every respect. Itis of strong, vigorous growth; the leaves are dark green andcurled. The roots are large, smooth, and
in color, finely crimpe have a decided yellow cast, which and even throughout, unusually b
pared for the table are very rich,tender and delicious in flavor. Pkt.10c.
LEONARD’S WARTY HUBBARD SQUASH.
This new strain of the Hubbard is a continuedimprovement upon our selected strain. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the 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. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. +4 1b. 30c, lb. $1.00.
WISCONSIN GOLDEN SALSIFY.
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A most at-
PEARL WHITE EGG PLANT.
The fruit is pure, creamy white, with slight shading of a light green near the stem; beautiful in shape, resemblin or larger in size, an superior, being more delicate, very fine grain and well flavored. It makes one of the most palatable dishes, either baked or fried. There is not a garden in the land which would not be improved by this veg- etable being represented in its collection, and if once tried, Per pkt. 10c. 0z, 40c.
MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR PEA.
This is pronounced one of the greatest novelties in the pea t ahs: line of recent introduction. Nothing has ever anywhere ap- (« roached it in size or delicacy of flavor, it being far super-
Dr. f. M. Hexamer, editor of the American Agricul- “We have grown nearly every variety of Sugar Peas listed in seedsmen’s catalogues, but have never seen anything to compare with the Mammoth Luscious.” This new sugar pea bears pods much larger than any other variety,often six to seven inches long,and an inch and one-half broad. The pods are so long and broad that they should be sliced and boiled about ten or fifteen minutes when old, and have a little butter or sauce put over them, when they will be ready to supply the table, and make an excellent, nutrious dish. They should not be shelled, but the peas and pods eaten together, and as they containso much sugar, starch and glu- ten, are very Dutritious for family use. We likewise commend them for the rapidity with which they can be gathered and prepared for cooking, in comparison with the shell peas. You should certainly include Mammoth Luscious in your order. Per pkt. 10c, % pt. 20c, qt. 65c.
NEW ROSE TURNIP RADISH.
There is a greater variety of color in radishes than in any other root crop grown, but a rose-
_ colored variety is, indeed, an acquisivion. This st radishes we have ever seen, and is novel, eminently useful and beautiful. It
eas, shelled
ives ititsname. They cut smooth ttle and never stringy. When pre-
qualities.
trial.
DELICATA SQUASH.
When we first saw this new variety we were not at all pleased with its appearance, as it is anything but hand- some, and would not sell well in the market. We were, however, obliged to admit that it was very prolific, averaging 14 fruits to the vine, and it was the earliest of any vining squash on our place. When we tried it on the table we Were really surprised at its extremely rich fla- vor, fine quality, dry and excellent. We highly recom- mend it for private use. Pkt. 5c, 02. 10c, 14 1b. 30¢, lb. $1.00.
SCARLET EGG PLANT.
Closely resembling the edible Pipe Egg Plant in growth of plant and shape of fruit and well worthy of growing because of the handsome and unique color, which is of a most intense brilliant scarlet; glossy and apparently varnished. Will make an attractive novelty in any flower garden. Seed per pkt. dc.
LONG KEEPING RED GLOBE ONION.
One of the largest onion growers in this state has been at work for the past seventeen years to obtain a model onion for market. Each year he has selected the most perfect, dark red, globe-shaped onions with the smallest top, and in order to obtain a strain which would keep well, he rejected any which showed signs of starting by spring. From this Jong continued selection he has ob- tained a strain which is far superior to any other we have ever seen. The bulbsare very hard, solid, and round as a bal and there are no scullions or thick necks among them. We kept several specimens in a warm steam- heated office for several weeks and they remained solid intact, while long specimens of other varieties produced sprouts 2 to 6 inches aes § We have only sufficient seed this year to offer in small qualities, but we hope all onion growers will try them so as to know what to buy another season. Per pkt. 10c, 02. 25c,
NEW ROSE TURNIP RADISH.
is of unsurpassed quality. scarlet color, early maturity and
LUSCIOUS SUGAR PEA.
SCARLET KASHMYR TURNIP.
This new, extra early, bright scarlet colored turnip has a striking re- semblance to a large radish, being as round and uniform in shape. The flesh is as white and crisp as a radish, and of most excellent cooking It matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, being far ahead in this respect of any other turnip, and when cooked ‘ood keeper, and with its beautiful ne quality, it is entitled to a place among our garden favorites, and will please everyone who gives it a
Per pkt. 5c, 02. 15c, % Ib. 40e, 1b, $1.25.
Alsoa
SCARLET KASHMYR TURNIPS.
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215 Bas. [owa Silver
IT CAN BE DONE!
The most marvelous variety of corn ever offered and one which will surprise everyone who plants it. If the farmers take hold of this as they should it will revolutionize the corn growing of the country. It is adapted to a wider range of soil and climate than any corn ever offered. From southern Minnesota to Texas, from Massachusetts to California, it will yield a paying crop where other vari- eties are grown at a loss.
YOU CAN’T AFFORD to cultivate the or- dinary varieties and get an ordinary crop when you can grow as much of the Iowa Sil- ver Mine on one acre as of other corn on four to eight acres. Cost of seedis almost nothing, two bushels of corn added to your crop will more than pay for it and this variety of corn is of such extra choice appearance that it will usually bring at least 2 cents per bushel above market price for ordinary corn.
READ PAGE 37.
HOW HE GREW THIS CROP.—A full statement of how this wonderful crop was produced, and also of the two other largest crops ever grown in the world, will be sent free to everyone ordering Iowa Silver Mine Seed Cornfrom us. Also full instructions so that you can grow 200 bushels to the acre. This information may be worth $100.00 to you.
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An average in size, depth of grain and size of cob, also picture of prize winner.
Mine Corp, Petacte.
IT HAS BEEN DONE! CAN YOU DO IT? 7
READ THIS PROOF.-Practical farmers who know what a good crop of corn is from actual measurements, will look incredulous when we talk of 200 bushels grown on one acre, and we don’t blame them. The reports aston- ished us although we knew that it was a wonderful yielder. There were three reports : of larger crops than the prize winner. Two ~ of them did not comply with the conditions ~ while the third was clearly fraudulent. We — went to considerable expense and traveled about 1,000 miles to see these crops, as we were bound to have the prize go to the prop- er person. Mr. Claus Jochimsen,the winner . of the first prize who grew 215 bushels shelled corn to the acre, is a well-to-do German ~ farmer of Scott county, Iowa. His written — report was signed, also by two neighbors, — who helped him to measure the ground and gather the corn, and it was weighed by the public weighmaster whoalso made a written report. To verify this the president of the : Iowa Seed Co., personally inspected and : measured the field and estimated carefully the corn in thecrib. Itisa German neighbor- hood and all the talk in Mr.Jochimsen’s fam- ily,and between the neighbors was in that
that was said without their knowing it and if everything had not been right he would have found it out. He came away thoroughly convinced that the report was correct. /
Over $500.00 in Prizes For Best Acre of Corn.
Anyone purchasing one-half peck or more of the lowa Silver Mine corn direct from us this year can comp3te. Youcan plant one acre only, but we believe that it would pay you better to plant a larger field and then select the bestacre at time of harvest. The competing acre must be all in one field and not divided. Use your own judgement as to time and manner of planting. Use any kind of land and fertilize and cultivate as you please. In the fall measure the acre of land, and cut one or more rows of the other corn stalks away from around it, so as to entirely sepa- rate it. An acre of land contains 43,560 square feet, The ground must be Measured and the corn gathered and weighed in the presence of two wit- nesses not financially interested in the result, who will sign statement. Reports must reach us by November 15, 1897. Corn to be weighed any time after November ist, 70 pounds of husked ears to the bushel. If weighed before November Ist, 75 pounds are to be allowed to the bushel.
DWARF
EMERALD BROOM CORN. SPOTTED (Novelty of 1897.) This splen- DROUTH
did new variety which we now offer for the first time is the result of a cross between the Dwarf Evergreen and California Golden. It is the greatest advance which has been made for years past. The stalk is short its one object seems to be to produce the long, perfect shaped brush in the shortest possible space of time so that it loses no time making tall stalks. The brush is long and straight, almost every pound being suitable
for hurl, and of a handsome
green color which never gets red.
Itis very productive a large quantity can be grown
RESISTER CORN.
A novelty received from one of our customers last year which has proved to be a great yielder of good
sized curiosly colored ears. Desirable for dry sections, In packets only
per pkt. 10c.
NEGRO EQUALITY CORN.
A great curiosity in corn, sure to attract attention during the growing season from every passer-by. white corn, but the cob,
to the acre and it wil) bring a
high price. Per lb. 35c, 3 1bs, husk, stalk and leaves are Te, Roatpald By fgt., 10 lbs, DWARF dark red, nearly black. 81.75,25 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs, $10.00. EMERALD. per pkt. 10c, lb. 50c.
COMPETITION OPEN TO ALL.
FIRST PRIZE.—Consists of $100.00 in gold for the al largest crop of Iowa Silver Mine corn grown onone | acre in any part of the United States.
SECOND PRIZE.—Highty (80) acres of good farm land offered by the Alabama Land & Development Co., of Mobile. Ala.,for the largest crop of Iowa Silver Mine } corn grown on one acre within 15 miles of the main © line of the Mobile & Ohio R. R. in Alabama or Miss- issippi.
THIRD PRIZE.—Forty (40) acres of good farm land offered by the same company for second largest crop grown in same section.
FOURTH PRIZE.—Forty (40) acres of land for the largest crop of Iowa Silver Mine corn grown on lands adjacent to the Louisville & Nashyille R. R. Address W. D. Chipley, Pensacola, Fla.,for further particulars.
SPECIAL PRIZE.—Forty (40) acres of land offered by the K.C. P. & G. R. R., of Kansas City; Mo.. to the winner of the first prize, provided crop is grown on lands adjacent their railroad.
For more full particulars about the above lands, see enclosed circular or write to the parties making offer. This land is worth about $8.00 to $10.00 per acre thus making a total of about $1,000.00.
language. Ourrepresentative understood all :
SPILETZ.
A most wonderful new grain which is now offered for the first time by any seedsman in America, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be the first to intro- duce a grain which, we believe, will prove of so much value. For centuries past it has been grown in a limited way in Eastern Russia near the Caspian Sea, its value not being known to the agriculturists of the civilized world. Six years ago an emigrant from there brought some to this country and has been growingit since. A prosperous American farmer who lives near him se- cured sufficient seed from him to sow five acres two years ago and was surprised at the large crop. Last year again it produced a large crop yielding more than barley or oats. He says that under the same circum- stances it will produce double as much as barley, He has been feeding the grain quite extensively having no thought of offering it for seed, so that we could obtain only asmall quantity. Our illustration which repre- sents one head shows somewhat the shape of the grain which is intermediate between wheat and barley the spikelets, being separatedfrom each other in such a manner that the crop is not readily injured by the weather. The chaff adheres to the grain when thrashed. We believe it will prove of much value for milling as as well as for feeding. Will grow well and produce immense crops on poor soil, and the dry weather ap- pears to have no effect on it. Botanically it is known as Triticum Spelta and is supposed to be the grain grown in Egypt in the time of Moses. We can only offer it in small quantities but it will pay farmers to test it this year. Per large pkt. 10c, 1b. 50c, 4 lbs. $1.50, by mail, postpaid.
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES Morngs, Iowa,
BEANS-Dwarf Bush Varieties
this year. page 36.
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ROGER’S LIMA WAX.—See Novelty List Per pkt. 10c, % pt, 25c. LARGE WHITE MARROW.—Excellent as a shelled bean; cooks in
twenty minutes. Per pkt. dc, % pt, 12e, qt. 85c.
DWARF HORTICULTURAL.—Has all the good qualities of the old ‘Horticultural Pole. Per pkv. 5c, % pt. 25c, qt. 50c.
EARLY REFUGEE, 0R THOUSAND TO ONE.—Most prolific green podded sort, thick and fleshy Per pk. 5c, ' pt. 12c, qt. 3ac.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA.—Grows in compact bush form and produces enormous crops of delicious Lima beans which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush bean; is at least two weeks earlier than any of ths climbing Limas, produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. A very small patch will supply a family with this splendid vegetable through- out the season. Pkt. 5e, % pt. 15c, qt. 40c. DREER’S BUSH LIMA.—A dwarf growing form of the old Dreer’s Lima or Potato Lima,
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One quart will plant one hundred feet of drill.
Dwarf or Bush beans require no support, and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep and arop the beans three inches apart in the drills. tender annuals. and cannot be planted till danger of frost is past. but do not hill up or hoe when wet. packages will be found very desirable for small families. one-half the quart price.
Beans are: Keep clean, A sandy loam is the best. The half-pint. We furnish pints at Crop was almost a failure on many varieties of beans Price includes postage. See special prices by the peck and bushel on
WAKDWELL’S DWARF KIDNEY WAX.—£arlier, better, more productive,. tuan Golden Wax; rust proof, vigorous, pods large, showy. tender and stringless, excellent flavor and good either for snap or shell.
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX.—Possesses all the good points of the old Golden Wax, but is larger in pod and much more prolific. the handsomest beans we haye ever seen, pods of dark, rich, golden yellow color and of perfect shape. » CURRIE’S RUST-PROOF WAX.—Crisp and tender and of delicious flavor. As
early as the Golden Wax.
WHITE WAX,—Pods waxy, yellow, very tender. Per pkt. 5c, %4 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.
SLACK WAX.—Popular with market gardeners. Per pkt. 6c, % pt. 15c, qt. 45c.
YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX,—Pods frequently attain a length of ten to four- teen inches, with the thickness of a man’s finger, and are nearly all solid pulp, the seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. The pods are a rich golden aS color and are absolutely stringless, cooking tender and delicious. Enormously ° 3 PEROVE aR pk by 4 pt. 20e, qt. 60c. “i
) EAR VALENTINE.—About ten days earlier than the common PRED J CT! VE Early Valentine. t
Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15e, qt. 45e.
This improved stock is one of Per pkt. 5e, % pt. 15c, qt. 40c. Amazingly productive. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 1be, qt. 50c.
More robustand vigorous. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15c, qt. 40c
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA.—A dwarf or bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. There is no reason now why western farmers should not raise all the Lima beans they require for their Own use as well as for sale. They are of perfect bush form, growing 18 to 20 inches high, of stout and erect growth, yet branching and Vigorous. An immense yielder, each bush bearing 50 to 200 handsome large pods, well filled with very large beans of luscious flavor. Does not always mature dry shelled beans in this latitude, but you are sure of a good crop of green ones. Per pkt. 10c, % pt. 20c, qt. 60c.
JACKSON WONDER LIMA.—A dwarf variety growing from 18 ta 30 inches high, immensely productive and very early. Pods broad and flat containing three or four beautiful variegated flat beans, similar in shape to the well known Lima, and in the dry state as shell beans can be used the same as the Lima, but when the pods are young they make excellent snap beans. It is not waxy, hence cooks easily and quickly,
in fact fills all the requirements for a good garden variety as well asa field sort.
Per pkt. 5c, % pt. lic, qt. 50c. . BLUE-PODDED BUT-
which was quite popu-
TER.—A most remark-
lar a few years BE; also called Kumerle’s Bush Lima. Compared
— ‘iy able and strikingly odd } novelty. Has compact, } bushy plants 12 inches
with Henderson’s this
} high and bear abundant-
ly. The leaves and stems
bean in its green state
are of a bright purple
is fully double as large
and yields abundantly. One plant sent in had 185 pods on. Does bet- 2 ter on dry, sandy soil, owing to its heavy foliage. Is of the best flavor. Per pkt. 5c, 44 pt. 20e, qt. 50c.
CALIFORNIA BRANCH, OR PROLIFIC TREE.—This is quite a valuable variety for field culture; grows about twenty inches high, has stiff, upright branches, and bears immensely, sometimes yields forty-five bushels to the acre. The beans closely resemble the White Navy. Per pkt.5e, % pt. 12c, qt. 35c.
STRINGLESS GREEN POD.—See Novelties. Pkt. 10c, % pt. 20c, qt. 70.
One-half of a pod, showing size and jleshy thickness of tiese monster Wax deans.
color and rich deep-blue pods. The entire pods. cook a rich green, are very tender, stringless, and of a rich deiicious flavor, Supply of seed very short. Per pkxt, 10c.
RED KIDNEY.—A very popular variety with first-class restaurants, as they possess a peculiarly rich flavor and are very desireable as a shellea bean. Should be grown more generally. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15¢, qt. 5Uc.
EARLY MOHAWK,—Very early and will stand more cold weather than most bush varieties. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 12c, qt. 35c.
POLE BEANS.
One quart will plant 100 to 150 hills,
These succeed best on clay loams, which should be liberally enriched with short manure in the hills, which are formed according to the variety, from three to four feet apart. From five to six seeds are planted in each hill, about two inches deep. After planting all beans
be sure and firm the ground, either with feet or roller. OLD HOMESTEAD.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 20c, qt. 60c.
KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA.—While the dried beans are about the same size as the common large Lima. the green beans are of unusual size. The pods are very long, and frequently contain four to six very large beans. Per pKkt, 5c, % pt. 15c, qt. 50¢,
LARGE WHITE LIMA.—Per pkt. ic, ' pt. lic, qt, dic.
SCARLET RUNNER.—A favorite snap bean in Europe, valuable for table use or as an ornamental vine. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 20c. qt. 70c.
CUT SHORTS.—The old-fashioned corn-field bean, which is so popular and often so difficult toobtain. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15c, qt. 50c.
WHITE DUTCH CASE KNIFE.—Good green-podded variety. Pkt. 5c, 4pt. 15c,qt. 45°
YY LAZY WIFE’S.—The very best late green-
KIVIIIVIIIIIIIF? A podded pole bean. The pods are of a medium
i$ R b dark-green color, broad, thick, very fleshy, emember
and entirely stringless. The pods retain their rich, tender and stringless qualities until near- We pay the postage on beans at these prices.
q: ripe, and at all stages are unsurpassed for Deduct 15 Cts.
snap shorts. Each pod contains from six to eight round, white beans, which make excel- > lent winter shell beans Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 20c, On each quart if to be sent Le } 5 se a bean of excellent quality. ods three feet by express or freight. long and Highly ornamental. Tender and of hhh hhh KKKKKKLKLKKLAY) a5paragus flavor. Pkt. 10¢.
qt. 60c. YARD LONG.—A great curiosity, and withal
KIFIVIIIIY
' SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
COBEE TS:
One ounce sows 50 feet of drill; 4 to 6 pounds for one acre.
For early, sow as soon as the ground can be worked, and about the middle of May for general crop,
in drills fifteen inches apart and one and a half inches deep. As the plants grow thi to six inches te;
drills, The young plants make excellent greens. The seed will germinate more freely if soaked in
4 warm water twenty-four hours before sowing; but care should be taken not to plant soaked seed in © Vier, dry ground. The soil should be a deep, rich loam.
~ IOWA SEED CO’S MARKET GARDENER’S BEET.—Undoubtedly one of the best novelties ever
introduced, and it receives much praise from our customers each year. Its shape is well shown by
the accompaning engraving. Itis very symmetrical, with small tap root and but 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 continues to
grow until late in the fall, attaining a large size, and making a good eating and selling beet for winter. - One sowing only is necessary to produce ie.
early beets for market and main crop for winter use. Color, deep blood red; fine grained and unsurpassed in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 25e, 1b. Ze.
“™/_CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.— We believe this to be the earliest variety in existence. It was originated by Josiah Crosby, a leading market gardener for the Boston market, and is a great improve- ment on the old Egyptian, being thicker, fm handsomer, and more regular in shape, f smooth, with very small tops and small tap root. It is of perfect shape when small
: : thus making a good beet for bunching, and
is very popular with the Des Moines market gardeners for this purpose. Per pkt.5c,
0Z. 10c, 4 lb. 2c, lb. 75e. EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE.—Of rapid growth, small top, and extra fine: quality.
Roots smooth, round, intense blood-red skin and flesh. Pkt. 5c, 0z.10c, 4 1b.20¢, 1b.60c.
““ EGYPTIAN TURNIP.—Very deepred. Pkt, 5c, 0z. 10c, % Ib. 20e, lb, 50e.
DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP.—An improvement on the old Early Blood Turnip. Globe shape; deep blood-red color, fine flavor, desirable for main
CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.
ReEODS good keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20e, 1h. 50c. \ BASTIAN’S EXTRA EARLY RED.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20ce, 1b. 50ce, Per pkt. 10c.
\, BLACK QUEEN.—See Novelties. SWISS CHARD.—For greens only. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 25c, Ib. 75c.
EXTRA LONG DARK BLOOD.—Standard winter; smooth, tender | and sweet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 Ib. 20e, Jb. 50c.
MANGELS AND SUGAR BEETS.
‘Extensively grown in all parts of the couniry tor teeding stock. Sow in April or May, in drills three feet apart. and thin to ten inches in the row. If your soil is deep azd meilow, try the long varieties; if shallow the round kinds will do better, No crop pays the farmer or stock raiser better than mangels; 1,000 bushels to the acre is an ordinary yield, while, with good culture, over 2,000 bushels have been grown tothisamountof ground. Thesemake the cheapest of foods for all kinds of live stock—horses. cattle, sheep pigs, chickens, etc. Easily grown and they help to keep stock in good condition and free from disease. Dairyman claim that a bushel of mangels and a bushel of corn are worth more than two bushels of corn. Use 5 lbs. seed to an acre. Full direction for culture, and storing mangels, will be sent on application.
ay GOLDEN TANKARD.—Best for dairy farming. Considered in- dispensible 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 white, circled with yellow, but Golden Tankard is of a rich, deep yellow throughout. Early, hardy and a heavy cropper, for on account of its shape the roots can be left standing close in rows. Per pkt. dc,
Te? 10c, 14 1b. 20e, lb. 45e. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. $1.50.
CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE.—Finest type of Yellow Globe in cultivation. Roots immense size, fine shape, small tap root, neat top. Flesh being very firm and fine-grained, renders it an excel- lent keeping variety. Well adapted to shallow soils. Per pkt. 5c,— oz. 10c, % 1b. 20c, 1b. 45e. By express, 5 lbs. $1.50. 4
RED GLOBE.—Like tie above except color. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¥ Ib. 20c, lb. 45ec. By express, 5 lbs. $1.50. ~V MAMMOTH GOLDEN GIANT.—An improvement on the long”
yellow mangel, being of considerably greater size, more than half
above ground and of a more grayish or rather russet yellow color.
Remarkably even in shape, rather elongated, of vigorous growth;
it has a fine neck anda very smooth skin. Flesh white, firm and
sweet, much liked by cattle. In short, a magnificent root, easily
lifted from the ground, producing enormous crops. Excellent
keeper; yields 40 to 60 tons per acre. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 20e, = a. 50c. By express, 5 Lbs. $1.50.
E 1 RED.—Very popular sort. Grows to an im- ae ae one produced Sey tee tons to the acre. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 Ib. 20e, 1b. 35c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.00.
° One ounce each of the above six Collection of Mangels. varieties for 30c, 4 Ib. of each) for 90c, 1 lb. of each for $2.25, postpaid, or $1.75 by express.
SUGAR BEETS.
°S IMPOVED SUGAR.—Yields the lar Be lctoel pe of the French sugar beets. Per p
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Thousands of western farmers have grown our Dignity mangel and call it the most profitable farm crop they ever tried. If you want large cropsof large mangels of good quality, don’t fail totry the Dignity. It is very uniform, smooth, and of good shape. Should gvown on deep, loose soil. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20c, 1b 40c. By express, not prepaid, 51s. $1.25.
14 Ib. 20e, 1b. 50c. DIAMOND SUGAR.—Grown in Germany from beets wie
tested 18 to 20 per cent of sugar. Best of German varieties.
pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 20e, lb. 50c. ; «Pa ANE’S IMPERIAL SUGAR.—For feeding stock. Per
Soi ¥ 1b. 15c, lb. 40e +=By express, 5 lbs. $1.25,
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EARLY JBRSEY WAKEFIELD,
IOWA SEED CO’S SHORT STEM DRUMHEAD.—Our improved and se- jected strain of this popular variety has greatly pleased thousands of our customers during the past five or six years, and so great- ly has it improved during the time we have had it, that in looking over our large field last sum- mer it was almost impossible to find a head that was not solid and well formed. For sure- ness in heading and regularity of growth it is certainly the finest cabbage ex- tant. It far sur- passes any other Strain which wo have seen, ripening earlier, with very short stem or stalk, and large, thick,sol- id heads of silky fine quality, and of best keeping qualities. It is almost all head and always sure to head. Per pkt, 5c. 0z. 20c, \% lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.
DANISH BALLHEAD.—See novelties. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 25c, 14 1b. 80c, Ib, $2.65. BURPEE’S ALL-HEAD EARLY.—At least a week earlier than any of the vari-
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CABBAGE.
CABBAGE.
We pride curselves on having the best, purest and highest grade of cabbage seed that is offered, or at least it is surpassed by none. Compared with the cost or seed, there is more money in growing cabbage than any other crop and there is nothing which growers should be more particular about.
The cabbage requires a deep, rich soil, and thorough working to insure good solid full-sized heads. Sow early sorts in hot-beds in February or March, orin open ground as soon as it can be worked. Later or winter crops in May or June, in shallow drills six inches apart. When the plants are four inches high trans- plant into richly manured ground, the early kinds two feet apart, the fail and winter varieties three feet apart. One ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 py rat Set 8,600 to 10,000 plants to the acre of the early sorts and 6,000 of the large
ate kinds.
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD,—Considered by many gardeners the very best first early variety. Itis of large size for so early a kind, and is certainly deserv~ ing of its great popularity. Heads hard and solid, and have few outside leaves. Our Seed is the highest quality—American grown. Per pkt.5e,0z.15c,4%4 1b.50¢,1b.$1.75.
EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS,—Excels in earliness all other sorts; has the shape and appearance ot Etampes, but is smaller and eight to ten days earlier; nas but few outside leaves and therefore may be planted very close and yield large crops. Per pkt. 5e, oz. 20c, 44 1b. 60e, lb. $2.00.
NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD.—See description with novelties. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 25¢, 44 1b. 80c, 1b. $2.50.
VANDERGAW.—Forms large, solid heads, much larger than Early Summer and almost as early, while if planted later it makes excellent heads for winter’ It is remarkable for its certainty to head. Per pkt. 5c, oz, 20c, 44 lb. 65ce, 1b. $2.00.
ALL SEASONS.— This most excellent variety is as early as Henderson’s Summer,amd makes considerably larger and harder heads. It is very reliable for heading and of superior quality. It is called ‘All Sea- sons” because it is a very superior va- riety to plant late as well as early, the thickness of the head making it a capital sort to keep through the winter. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % |b. 60e, 1b, $2.60.
FAULTLESS.— Of the early summer type, but far more regular and uniform in time of maturing. It is arapid grower; have cut headg for market in 40 days after the setting of plants. Hasa vig- orous constitution, does not dropits leaves quick- ly, andis a good keeper. By sowing the seed July 1, perfectly solid heads will be formed by the time of trenching for winter. Per pkt. bc, 0z. 25c, % Ib. 75e. 1b. $2.25.
MAMMOTH RED ROCK,—A market gardener’s Strain of wnusual size, color and weight, the re- sult of careful and intelligent selection. It must prove very valuable. [ts handsome appearance, large size, solidity and good quality will make it very desirable to all who like red cabbage. Color very darkred. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 1b. 75c, 1b.$2.50.
ous strains of early summer cabbage, and fully oné-third larger, of perfect shape and the most solid variety on thelist. Market gardeners to whom we furnished seed of this for testing were greatly pleased with it, and the cabbages took first premium at the State Fair, and attracted much attention for perfect shape and solidity. Originated with C. L. Allen, who has grown cabbage seed for us for several years, but our competitor, Mr. Burpee, was fortunate in securing the en- tire stock of it the first year of its introduction, and gave it his name. However, we can most heartily recommend it to our customers. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 70c, 1b. $2.25.
CHASE’S EXCELSIOR.—Medium early and not excelled for sure, solid heading, which is the highest recommendation for a cabbage which must mature in the try- ing heat ofsummer. Another remarkable feature is that it never cracks. Very popular witlrour southern customers. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 20c, 14 1b. 60ce, 1b. $1.75.
OTHER WELL KNOWN VARIETIES.
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20 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
CELERY 27 tes
One ounce will produce about 6,000 plants.
This we consider one of the luxuries of the garden. No one who has once used it will be without it, and as it is usually so expensive inthe market, the following simple directions are given, by which everyone who has a garden can supply them- selves with it.
For first crop sow the seeds early in hotbeds, or in boxes in the house, or later in open ground. in rich, moist soil, covering the seed very lightly. When the plants are about three inches high, transplant to four inches apart each way in a rich pulverized bed.
The tops are shorn off once or twice before planting so as to insure ‘stocky”’ plants, which suffer less on being transplanted. After the ground has been well prepared, lines are struck out on the level surface, three feet apart, and the plants set six inches apartin rows If the weather is dry at the time of planting prcat ere should be taken that the roots are proper-.
y “firmed.”
Keep clear of weeds until about the middle of Au- gust, when it will be time to begin earthing pes Draw the soil up against the plants with a hoe as closely as possible, firming it enough to keep plants in an up- right position. ;
Later in the season the blanching process must be finished by digging the soil from between the rows and banking it up clear to the tops on each side of the row of celery. Considerable labor is saved by grow- ing the self-bleaching varieties.
NEW PINK AROMATIC.—This splendid variety which was introduced b us, will, we think, eclipse all other sorts of its placa in popularity as soon aa it becomes known. it is of most attractive pink and white color. Crisp and tender; fine aromatic, nutty flavor; the very best celery on the list for winter, Blanches easily. Don’t fail to try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, \ Ib. $1.00, 1b, $3.25.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.—Of a very handsome form and even growth,
reaching a very large size. Itis entirely self-blanchinzg. It is unequaled in in striking appearance on the table, and decidedly the best keeper of all the \ self-blanching varieties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 44 1b. 7dc, 1b. $2.25. j . WHITE PLUME.—The stalks, portions of inner leaves and heart are natur- ally white and become fit for use by simply tying it up closely with soft twine. More used than any other va- riety by market and private gardeners. Wehad a very choice lot of this varie- ty of seed grown for us this year in | California. It is of the highest quality and sure to please all. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 60e, 1b. $1.75.
GIANT PASCAL.-A remarkable noy- eltyincelery Stalksremarkably large, thick, solid, entirely stringless, very | crisp and brittle. It is a vigorous grower and blanches very easily, re- quiring only five to six days’ earthing up, when the outer stalks present a beautiful clear white appearance. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 60e, lb. $2,00. q
CELERIAC.
OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY. Grown exclusively for its roots, which are turnip-shaped, very smooth, 7 tender and marrow-like. The roots are cooked and sliced; used with vinegar. they make an excellent salad, also usea@ for seasoning meat and flavoring soups Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 Lb. 50c, lb. $1.70.
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NEW PINK AROMATIC CELERY.
HENDERSON’S HALF DWARZ.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 144 1b. 35c, 1b. $1.25.
GOLDEN DWARF.—Best of the varieties which need blanching. When blanched the heart is of a rich golden color, excellent flavor, and good keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 35c, Ib. $1.25. /
BOSTON MARKET,—Per pkt. 5c, oz. l5c, % Ip. 50c, 1b. $1.50.
DWARF CRIMS0N.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 4 Ib. 75e, lb. $2.50.
KALAMAZO0O.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 1b, 65e: Ib. $2.00.
OLD CELERY SEED.—For flavoring. Per oz. 5c, % 1b, 15c, lb. 40c.
CELERY PLANTS.—See list of Vegetable Plants.
CAULIFLOWER.
One ounce will produce ahout 3,000 plants.
One of the most delicious of vegetables. Any soil that will grow cabbage will grow cauliflower, as their requiré- ments are very similar. Culture same as cabbage, except that they need a cool and most atmosphere and should be watered during dry weather. As the flower heads appear, the large leaves should be broken down over them to shield them from the sun and rain,
HENDERSON’S EARLY SNOWBALL,.—Throughout the country this is considered not only the earliest of all cauliflowers, but it is 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 eighteen to twenty inches apart each way, thus making it especially valu- able to market gardeners. Our stock is extra choice and cannot be excelled. It is grown in the locality where this variety originated, by a grower whom we believe to be the best in the worla. Per pkt. 20c, 4 oz. 75c, oz. $2.50.
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT.—Valuable for forcing. A very popular variety in Europe and with eastern gardeners. First quality. Per pkt. 15c, 4 oz. 60c, oz. $2.00.
EARLY PARIS.—Well known. Per pkt. 10e, oz. 50.
LENORMAND’S.—There is considerable call in this market for a late variety of cauliflower, and in the Le- normand’s we haye just what is wanted. Itis of large size and produces well formed heads of excellent quality. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 65c.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS.—See list Vegetable Plants.
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Y> Sweet Corn.
One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant an acre in hills.
Plant as soon as the ground be- comes warm in the spring, in hills about three feet apart; grains to the hill,and when up thin them out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thorough cultivation. sion plant every two midsummer. of sweet corn for seed a specialty, and are sure our stock will. please you.
EARLY SUNRISE,—The best early variety. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15e, qt. 50c.
EXTRA EARLY CORY.—lor several years past this variety has held its place as the first early, and as ye? no other yariety exceeds it in earliness, although we consider the Early Sunrise a much better early corn.
NEW CHAMPION EARLY.—Larliest large corn ever introduced, being only a few days later than Cory, with ears nearly as large as the Mammoth. days from time of ene and they weighed one and one-half pounds each. It has a medium size white rly white kernels, very sweet, tender and full of milk.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,.—An improvement on the old favorite Shoe Peg Sweet. Corn our illustration of a single stalk shows its great productiveness; the crop can be counted on to give three to five ears to When this unusual abundance is coupled with the luscious quality the general superiority of this new variety will be quickly seen. The cob is very small, thereby giving great depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whiteness, and, we cannot say too often—surprisingly sweet and tender. Per
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more productive (yielding tivo to four ears to the stalk), and it re- mains fit for use (et, N longer. The Mich-
lS kay . igan Agricultural i Sew Experiment sta- Bebe hneee tion writes: “Pars COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. of good size and
Well filled out. It reaches maturity with the x sStowell’s Evergreen and continues to furn- )ish edible corn longer than any corn we have @& ever tested. Its season this year extended Y over a period of three weeks when it was cut by frost. At that time it looked as green and vigorous as ever.” Private planters and market gardeners who tried this corn will use no other late variety. For canning it is un- equaled. Per pkt. 5c, '4 pt. 15e, qt. 45e.
CROSBY’S EARLY.—A standard, medium early variety. Per pkt. 5c, 3% pt. 10c, qt. 35e.
SHOE PEG.—A very excellent and distinet variety. The stalks are ofa medium height, without suckers, joints short and sometimes yield as many as five ears well filled out. The kernel is small, very long and white, which gives it its name, exer tender, sweet, and ofa rich, juicy flavor. Per pkt. 5c, 4% pt. 12c, qt. soc. -
ACME EVERGREEN.—A great improvement on and about two weeks earlier than ths Evergreen; the stalks are more robust, but do not grow so tall and average two or three good ears to the stalk which are set low. Ears are long and of uniform ae oe resembling the
Seyptian, and have not the large butt so common with the Every. reen. The cobs are smalland grain very deep. It is most thoroughly Ever- green, and holds its own during dry weather much better than any other variety of corn. Per pkt. 5c, 4% pt. 15c, qt. 40c.
PERRY’S HYBRID.—Large, early, twelve-rowed sweet corn. Per pkt. 5¢, 4 pt. 12c, qt. 35. -
EARLY MINNESOTA.—The standard early sweet corn. Fight- rowed ears of good size and uniformly sweet and well flavored. Per pkt. 5c, 4g pt. 10c. qt. 3Uc.
t pays to raise orn asa general crop. It isa sure crop, and the hemes usually Ee onat thesupply. Some farmers claim that it is as easily grown as field corn and they receive three to four times the amount per acre for the crop. I"or main crop the Monarch White Rice will bring the best price per pound, as it is better known among the poppers. Let the children try a small patch any way and for home use.
MINATURE.—See description with novelties. Pkt. 5c, 4 pt. 25¢,qt.70c.
DYE.—See novelties. Per pkt. 10c.
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Per pkt. 5c, 4% pt. 12e, qt. 35c. Kars were grown ready for table use in sixty-one
Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 12e, qt. 35e,
NEW ZIGZAG EVERGREEN.—The illustration (taken from a photograph of a dried ear) gives a good idea of the character of this corn, which all unite in pronouncing the grandest and most distinct late corn ever sentout. Zigzag excels the Stowell’s Evergreen in allimportant points, Itissweeter. It is much
IMPROVED RUBY.—A most unique novelty. The stalks, husk and
cob being a deep ruby red in color, while the kernels are of a snowy whiteness and look like rows of pearls in contrast with the deep red color of the husks, the effect of which is very striking and beautiful. Very tender, sweet and well flavored. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 1c, qt. 50c.
EGYPTIAN SWEET.—Very prolific, and one of the best late sweet. corns in cultivation. Per pkt. dc, % pt. 12c, qt. 35c.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN ,—This is more largely planted than any other variety, being the general favorite,with canners and market gardeners for late use. It is very productiye, the ears are of a large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in anedible condition. Per pkt. 5c. % pt. 10c, qt. 30e.
BLACK MEXICAN.—A black grained variety; one of the sweetest of all kinds. Per pkt. 5c, ‘4s pt. lie, qt. 45e.
MAMMOTH SUGAR.—This produces the largest ear of any sweet corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two or three pounds; quality very sweet and luscious. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. lic, qt. 40c-
EVERGREEN FODDER.—Makes a profitable crop for dairymen. Per qt. 25c.
POP-CORN.
| corn, we have been at work improving for several years, until now we
have undoubtedly the best, handsomest and most attractive variety of acorn in existence. ‘‘Beautiful!l’’ “Splendid!"’ “It takes the cake,” 3 what our customers say of it. The color is a clear, translucent white, and each kernel is beautifully striped with bright crimson. Our illus- tration does not doit justice. The ears are of good size and well filled out; kernels are long and pointed, resembling rice. Early, very pro- ductive, and extremely tender when popped, bursting out very large,
| white as snow and of finest quality. All should try it. Per pkt. 5e, result of a cross between the best White and Red varieties of Rice pop- | % pt. lbe, qt. 50c.
MONARCH WHITE RICE,—The best white vari- ety grown. It bears from three to six ears per stalk, weighs 36 pounds per bushel of ears when dry, and produces 1,500 to 2,500 pounds per acre. It will pay you totryit. Per pkt. 6c, % pt. 15¢e, qt. 40e.
MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC.—The most productive pop-corn, averaging 5 to 12 good ears to the stalk, as many as 19 ears having been taken from a single stalk. Ears uniformly large. Pops to a large size and very tender. Per pkt. 5c, 44 pt. 15¢e, qt 50c.
QUEEN’S GOLDEN.—Color a peculiar lustrous golden yellow; when popped, of a rich cream color; very prolific. Per pkt. 5c, 44 pt. 15¢, qt. 50c.
FOR POPPING.—We can furnish nice two-year-old pop-corn at 20c per 1b. postpaid. By express 5 lbs or more at 5c per 1b,
SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
CUCUMBER.
One ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds wilt plant one acre.
Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early, sow in hotbeds, in berry boxes, or in small flower pots, six weeks be- fore they can be set out in open ground. When danger of frost is over transplant in hills four feet apart each way. For general crop, plant jin open ground in May, about twelve seeds in ahill. When danger of bugs is past, thin to four strong plants in a hill. For pickling, plant in June. Sprinkle the vines with plaster or air-slacked lime to protect from the bugs, or use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.
NEW ASTRO.—A rare novelty, sure to ex- cite the curiosity of your neighbors. With iy cornmon out-door culture it will grow fifteen (i to eighteen inches in length, with very few seeds. Excellent for slicing. Flesh white § anacrisp. More fully described with novel~ Gigi) ties. Per pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c. M
WESTERFIELD’S IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE.--Mr. Westerfield, having been en- gaged in growing pickles for Chicago pickle , factories for many years, and also in supply-= ing them with seed for other growers, has IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE. watched carefully and selected his seed stock from the most prolific and early maturing vines haying the most desirable shaped cucumbers for pickles. Consequently his strain is now considered by all growers in that vicinity to be the best stock to grow. Per pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, 1% 1b. 20e, lb. 50c.
: JAPANESE CLIMBING,—This| WHITE PEARL.—Bears freely throughout the season, and the cu= may be described as the sensational novelty of Europe. The seed was |cumbers grow so thickly together that they actually lie piled one upon originally brought from Japan about five years ago,and has proven |the other. The skin is very smooth and entirely free from spines. In thoroughly adapted to open air culture throughout Europe and |color they are a beautiful pearly white; even the young fruits are of Aenea The vines are of healthy, vigorous SLOW LA. wath rich, are ae ery light color, nearly as pure a white as when ready for use. Per green foliage, and throw out strong, grasping tendrils. which enable |pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b, 25, lb. 75.
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farm, and asa result we offer to our customers this improved _ Strain, pronounced by good judges superior to either Peer- less or Arlington. Fruit of eyen and good size, straight. well- formed and symmetrical. When small it is deep green in color, and of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pickling. When of usual size for slicing it still holds its color, shading toa light green at blossom end. As it ma- tures it turns to a clear white. Very showy for market. Im- mensely productive, and keeps longer solid and crisp than any other variety. Outyields any other for pickles. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 4% 1b. 20c, 1b. 50e. By ex- press, 5 lbs. or more at 35¢ per lb
WEST INDIAN GHERKIN, OR BURR.—Makes a handsome pickle of first-class quality. Be
° ed . : sure and try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. PERFECT WHITE SPINE. (rom a photograph taken on our Adair County Seed Farm.) 15e, 14 Ib. 50. it to climb trellis, wire netting, brush or any other suitable support, BOSTON, OR JERSEY PICKLE.—Is used almost exclusively by th© It clings so tightly that it is not prostrated by heavy storms of wind | market gardeners near Boston for pickling. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b- or rain. It comes into bearing quickly and continues to set fruit | 20c, lb. 50c. ‘ abundantly throughout the season, while the climbing habit of growth} J WPROVED LONG GREEN.—Old standard sort; enables the hanging fruit to grow perfectly straight. Of large size, | of good flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 1b. 20c, 1b. 60e. from 12 to 16 inches in length; cucumbers thick, tender, of delicate flavor, cylindrical shape, flesh pure white, skin dark green, turning | NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN. to brown and netted when ripe; of excellent quality for slicing, They | —Iruit medium length, nearly ~ made a grand crop on our place last year. Per pkt, 5c, oz, lic, 44 lb. | eylindrieal, very uniform in 40c, 1b. $1.20. shape, and of good color when
4 kt. 5e, oz. 10¢,34¢ lb. 20e, Lb. 50-
EARLY CLUSTER.—Grows in clusters. Productive and of good ois Aid py ar Se Ae very
‘ 1 Dy Kae d ‘ ay aL ch MARION eae ee Ss teresting curiosity. Cucumbers grow curled up like EARLY FRAME, OR SHORT GREEN.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 20c, } asnake with the head protruding, and sometimes Tb. 50c. are six feet in length. Aithough attaining great
= i i i Terv ’ size, the quality is only fair. Grown chiefly as a Be eli ae aca Ra ya PICKLING Sen Lony iy euenuchIVe. 4 Fer curiosity, and for exhibition. Pkts. only, 10c each.
GOURDS.
The following varieties will be found quite serviceable in any household. No one would think, ‘without having tried them, of the many uses they can be put to, Cultivate as cucumbers; or they may be trained over lattice work, fences, ete.
JAPANESE NEST-EGG.—Grows almost uniformly to the size,color and shape of a hen’s egg. The shelis are hard and durable and make the very best nest eggs; as they do notcrack. The largest ones, when sawed in two, make excellent pots for starting tomato, strawberry and other plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
DIPPER.—Makes a more light and convenient dipper than can be bought, Dippers of various sizes, of a capacity of from a pint to a quart and a half, can be had froma few vines. Pkt. 5c, oz 15e.
SUGAR TROUGH.—Very convenient for buckets, baskets, nest boxes, ete. Per pkt. Se, oz. 1dc.
LUFFA, or DISH CLOTH.—The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth or sponge. The seed should be started early in a hot-bed Fs orin the house. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. ———
HERCULES CLUB.—Grows to immense size—sometimes 4 to 6 feet long. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 25e.
MIXED UTILITY GOURDS.-—Seeds of the above varieties mixed. Per pkt. 5c, oz, 25c.
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COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHILE ASPARAGUS,
AS PARAG U S$ e— Cer. Spargel.
One ounce will sow forty feet of drill. .
Soak the seed 24 hours in tepid water; sow early in spring, in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. Ask for circular giving instructions for making an asparagus bed.
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.—A new and entirely distinet variety, that produces shoots that are white, and stay white as long as fitfor use, It is more robust and vigorous in habit, and throws up larger shoots and fully as many of them as Conover's Colossal andre- quires no earthing up, in order to furnish the white shoots so much sought after. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢, 4 1b. 30c, Ib. $1 00.
PALMETTO.—Stalks frequently measure two inchs in diameter. and, e: en when twelve inches long, are perfectly tencer when cooked. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 10¢. 1¢ 1b. 30e, 1b. 85c.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL.—The standard ya- riety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 15c, 1b, 45c.
| ASPARAGUS ROOTS,—See page 36.
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plants to three or four inches apart in therow. FE culture rows should be of sufficient distance to admit of the use of a horse cultivator; April to the first of June. is best. <A fair average yield is 800 to 1,000 bushels per acre, Our seed is saved from carefully selected stocks and is sure to please you.
EARLY FRENCH FORCING.—The earliest variety; val- " uable for forcing. ; .—Favorite for early crop, but : ioeiane Bea pee Now York markets bunched. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% lb. 25ce, 1b. 85c,.
DANVERS.—It is in form about midway between the Long Orange and the Shorthorn class, growing gen- erally with a stumproot. It is claimed that this variety will yield the greatest bulk with the smallest length of root of any now grown. A first-class carrot for allsvils, and for either garden or field culture. A rich, dark orange color, smooth and handsome.
OXHEART,.—One of the most valuable. Intermediate between the Half-Long and Horn varieties, attain- ing a diameter of 3 to 4 inches at the neck, of beautiful shape and rich orange color. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, %4 lb. 30e, 1b. 85e.
CHANTENAY.—Larger than Scarlet Horn, flesh rich orange color, finest quality, small tops. ~ early. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 30e, 1b. $1.00.
LARGE WHITE VOSGES.—Enormously productive, grows well out of ground, making it easy toharvest Color light green above ground, white below: flesh rich, white, solid and crisp; heavy yielding. Per By express, 5 lbs. or more, 50c per lb,
| IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.—Standard sort for field culture and desirable for table use; roots large and of good quality. Per pkt. 5c, By express, five pounds, or more, at 40c per
require digging it is easily pulled.
Iowa SEED COMPANY,. DES MOINEs, Iowa,
CARROTS.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3to4 pounds for one acre
This is an indispensable root for the farm and is de serying of more general cultivation. Well managed there pays better, and most farmers would find an acre or so desirable. Carrots form a nutritious, succulent food in the winter for horses, cattle, sheep and pigs.
sow in spring as soon as the ) ( rills fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch; thin
For early round can be worked,
For field
sow seed from the middle of A light sandy loam, deeply tilled
Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, 14 1b. 30e, 1b. $1.00.
use.
OXHEART CARROT,
Per pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, 14 Ib. 20e, lb. 65e.
Where other varieties
Medium
VICTORIA.—Largest carrot grown, heaviest cropping and most nu- tritious; of rich orange color, symmetrical, excellent quality, possess- ing high feeding properties; heayy cropper on all soils, especially adapted for rich land, grows half as much weight again per acre than ordinary varieties; grows well out of ground, easily harvested. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 1b, 30¢e, 1b. 85c.
HALF-LONG CORELESS. or CARENTON,-Excellent flavor for table Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, % 1b. 30e. lb. $1.
By express, 5 lbs. or more, 60c per lb.
EGG PLANT.
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants.
A tender plant, which should be started quite
Ger. Eierpjianse.
early in a & hot- bed or box in the
house, which ¥@ must be kept warm. Late in the spring transplant to open ground 2% feet apart each way in warm, rich soil, Soonas weather be- comes warm they are thrifty and easily grown. They area de- cided lux- ury which
IMPROVED N. Y. EGG PLANT. everyone should grow.
EARLY LONG PURPLE,—Hardy and pro-
ductive. six to eight inches long. OZ. 20¢, 14 1b. 90e.
IMPROVED NEW YORK.—Our strain of this leading market variety we believe to be unsurpassed. \ewy large size, skin deep pur- ple, flesh white anu of excellent quality. Very Pee: See cut. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 4 Ib. $1.25.
PEARL WHITE,.—See Novelties, 10c, oz. 40c.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Ger. Spressen- Kohl.
Per pkt. 5c,
Per pkt.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
Of the cabbage family, producing numerous heads on the stem, of most delicious quality, as wellas a cabbage-like head at the top. If you have never grown it, try it this year and you will be pleased. Use and cultivation the same as winter cabbage.
ENGLISH.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c,
AMERICAN MAMMOfH.—See Novelties. Per pkt, 10c, oz. 40c, \% Ib. $1.25.
TOBACCO.
One ounce will sow about 25 feet square and pro- duce plants for one acre.
This is a paying crop and will do well in this State. The following varietles have been thoroughly tested in this climate. Our seed of most of these was grown on the crown panicles of select plants. Early in the spring burn a brush pile on the ground to be used for seed bed. Then thor- oughly pulverize the soil, digging and mix- ing in ashes. Sow¢ seed very shallow. When plants are six inches high trans- plant into rows four : feet apart. ; -
MAMMOTH MUSCATELLE.— Very
early, leaves long, small ribbed, and of finest possi-
ble texture. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. “ie.
HESTER,.—Ripens early; adaptable to a wide range of soil and latitude, therefore surest. Yellow. Per pkt. 1c, oz, 25c, % lb, 75c.
STERLING.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, %4 1b. 65c.
BIG HAVANA.—Heavy cropper, fine tex- ture, delightful flavor, earliest cigar variety to matureandripen. Pkt. 5c, 02, 20c, 4% 1b. 65¢e.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.—Welladapted to this climate. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 65c.
BROCCOLI.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
Growth and habit like the Cauliflower, ex- cept thatit is more hardy, and the heads are not as compact. Cultivate same as Cauli- flower.
EARLY PURPLE CAPE,—A popular sort; Beads well and is very hardy. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
EARLY LARGE WHITE,—Pkt. 5c, oz. Wo
ARTI G a oO K | Dice Ger. Artischoke.
Plant early in spring, in drills, two inches deep. When strong transplant to permanent beds, in rich soil, in rows three feet apart and two feetintherow. They mature the second year. Must be protected in winter.
FRENCH GREEN GLOBE.—Per pkt OZ. 23¢.
ARTICHOKE ROOTS,.—See Field Seeds.
Ger. Broccoli.
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CRESS, or PEPPER GRASS.
Ger, Kresse. One ounce will sow about 16 square feet. EARLY CURLED.—A well known salad. Sow }
early and at intervals during the season; cover seeds lightly. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 25c.
TRUE WATER.—One of the most delicious of small salads. Will only grow where its roots are covered with water. Sow the seeds along the border of running water and cover lightly. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
EN D IV Ee Ger. Endivien.
One ounce will sow 60 square feet.
One of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. Sow early and thin, cover slightly. Soon as large enough thin to nine inches apart. When leaves are eight inches long tie them together
With string near the top to blanch. This must be —_— done when quite dry. Betoue cold Weather: take up i , bei 2 f 7 1 IMPROVED YELLOW GROUND CHERRY fOr Winton ee Belcan’: pak chica tie ts AOS: VINE PEACH.
EXTRA CURLED.—PKt. 5c, oz. 20c. 4 lb. 75c.| _ A Splendid novelty which was introduced GROUND CHERRY. KRA CG Be ae ee vine on which they are borne’ is : at similar to the musk melon e, IMPROVED YELLOW.—Another year adds 0 R ’ or UMBO. and requires the same cultivation. The fruit
only to the popularity of this already popular Ger. Essberra Hibiscus.
is about the size of a large peach, oval ed little fruit, which we introduced, and it is now ellos of BOMBWnat
3 z and of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat listed in the catalogues of the leading seeds-| 2n¢ ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill. russeted, For simest pickles, pies or presery-
men of the country to whom we supply seed.| Why nottry Okra this year? Itis extra nice| ing they are superb. Recipes for preparing It is a great improvement on the wild Ground/for toups, stews, etc., and also much liked| them for the table will be sent with each order. Cherry. They grow well on almost any dry|when pickled. Sow at the usual time oftender|In the west and northwest, where fruit is soil; are easier raised than the tomato, and are| vegetables, in drills two inches deep, leaving| scarce, they are becoming popular, as they are prolific bearers, and oh! such luscious fruit!!the plants from two to three feet apart. easily cultivated, wonderfully prolific, and can for sauce they are excellent, and for pies 5 beused in every way in which you would nothing can equal them for flavor and taste. use a peach, except that they are not They are delicious as preserves, and when usually liked raw, although some consider dried in sugar are much better than raisins them excellent simply sliced with a little for cakes and puddings, and they will keep. in sugar on. Try them, and we know you the shuck, if put in a cool place, nearly all win- will be pleased. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % 1b. 50.
ter. Noone after raising them once will ever ; MUSTARD.
make a garden again without devoting a small portion at least to the Ground Cherry. Per Ger. Benj. One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill.
pkt. 5c, % oz. 25c, oz. 40e. HUSK TOMATO. A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress, also for greens. Sow thickly in
PURPLE.—This fruit is quite popular in rows, and cut when about two inches high. some places. The plants produce handsome SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED —Highly
purple fruit in great abundance, which are | : Jat from one to two inches in diameter and envel- sown ieeale amt te i! tae ee hive = opedin a husk similar to the Ground Cherry. BaLTy iainiteorin “on Rene Doce a ae Per pkt. 10c, % oz. 2c, oz. 40ce Z oa) We ia Ib ep fe HS - pkt. 5e, CHERVIL WHITE ENGLISH, or LONDON.—Per “ e pkt. 5¢, oz. 10¢e, 34 1b. 20ce, lb. 50e. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. NEW CHINESE GOLDEN.—Forms a CURLED.—Leaves used in soups and salads* compact, bushy plant. Leaves very thick, Cultivated like parsley’ Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. finely curled, and of a bright golden yellow color; very slow to go to seed; has no CH ICORY CERMOE OTD rank, strong flavor like other kinds, and . pronounced by all who have tried it the One ounce will sow about 15 square feet. best of greens. Pkt.5c, oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 4c. LARGE ROOTED.--Used as a substitute for ter. La coffee. Cultivate as carrots. Take up the roots LEEK . Cen. cae i in the fall, eut into small pieces and put away One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill, to dry, When wanted for use, itis roasted and = Sow early in spring, and when plants ground like coffee. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 30c. are three or four inches high, thin a? eight inches apart. Hoe the earth well up to CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS : s the stallr to blanch it. Ger. Lammersalat. Vipse emai pies enya) Qs ee cone oe NS ee ae Br One ounce will sow about 20 square feet. D , ‘ ; : i WARF WHITE VELVET,.—This new ya- a A delicious winter salad. Sow early in Sep-|riety is well shown by our cut, Pods are co LLAR DS. Ger, Blatter- Kohl. ee drills, peter. Of ies sien oeep and|round, smooth and of an attractive white vel- One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. six inches apart. Just before cold weather|vety appearance, very tender andot a superior ORGIA.—Sow seed in May; transplant cover with straw or leaves. Per pkt. 5c, oz.|flavor. Plants are dwarf and produce the pods at treat aS cabbage. Per pee, 5c, one lée, 10c, % 1b. 30e. in abundance. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 35ce, 1b. $1. 1 lb. 40e. GARDEN LEMON. Introduced by us and it has been highly praised wher- ever tried. It resembles the Vine Peach in manner of growth, but is distinctin that the unripe fruit is striped with very dark green, nearly black, while the Vine Peach is plain green, and when ripeitis not russeted like the Vine Peach. Fruit is of shane shown in our engraving, and is somewhat smaller than Vine Peach, has thinner flesh, and is most decidedly more acid, thus dispensing with the sliced lemons which are so important in putting up the Vine Peach. Cultivate like musk melon, in hills three feet apart each way. Full directions for cooking in various manners With each packet, Pkt. 5c, oz. 14¢, 14 1b. 50. ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANATE. A very interesting and ornamental little fruit, which a century ago was commonly grown in the gardens but is now rarely seen. Grows on a pretty vine; fruit is round, of a bright yellow, irregularly striped with orange, red or mahogany; very fragrant; a singlespecimen will sweetly perfume a room for many days. Prolific and easily grown. Often called Queen Anne’s Pocket Melon. Pkt. 5¢, 0z. 25c.
Ger. Gartenkeebel.
lowA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, [OWA.
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KALE, or BORECOLE.— «-. Blatter- Kohl.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
This most excellent vegetable deserves to be more generally cultiva- ted, being hardier than Cabbage, and furnishing most excellent greens during winter and pring. It is also a splendid winter food for poul- try. Itis quite hardy and is improved by frost. Cultivate same as Cabbage. For winter, sow in September, and treat as Spinach, giving it a light covering of straw or litter to protect from severe cold. beautiful variety of kale grown. The leaves are so finely crimped and curled, and of such a nice light green color that it answers admirably for garnishing. We also strongly rec- ommend thisas a most showy and attractive mar- ket variety, as
excellent quality when cooked for the table. A pop- ular sort for mar- ket gardeners. ) oe pkt. ree pe Sk Tere 15ec, 4% e Cc, : Ci ie Ib. $1.25. EXTRA CURLED MOSBACH KALE. DWARF GERMAN GREEN.—Best for winter greens. oz. 10¢c, 14 1b. 35e, Ib. $1.00.
TALL CURLED SCOTCH.—Per pkt 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 35e, 1b. $1.00.
Per pkt, 5c,
well as being of!
KOHL RABI.—éer. xonirani. :
One ounce will sow a 200 foot drill.
An excellent vegetable, intermediate between the Cabbage and Tur- jnip. Sow in rowsino May or June, eighteen inches apart, thinning to ,eight inches between the plants. Cook as turnips.
GOLIATH PURPLE.—See Novelties, Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
EARLY WHITE VIENNA.—Flesh white and tender; good market sort. Per pkt. dc, oz. 20c, 4 1b. Bde, 1b. $2.
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA.—Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 4% lb. 65ce, lb. #2.
PARSNIP.
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; five lbs. to anacre.
Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been plowed deep, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five or six inches apart in rows. ‘They are improved by frost.
I. §. CO’S IMPROVED TA- BLE GUERNSEY.—A greatly Sx improved and wonderfully fine a strain of the Guernsey Hollow
Crown Parsnip. lt isstrictly a table variety, and hasno resem- blance to the Guernsey stock parsnip, which is not good for table use. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but areof greater diam- eter and more easily gathered. ~ Itisa very heavy cropper; the “ms roots are smooth, with a deep
¥ hollow crown and a small top. The flesh is fine grained and 4 Sweet, and of excellent quality. Cooks evenly all the way ¥ through to the center which is as fine and soft and even in quality as outside portions. itis sureto please all who try it Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, +4 1b, 30c, lb. 75c.
LONG SUGAR, or HOLLOW CROWN.—The standard for either table use or stock feed- ing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. luc, 3{ 1b. 20¢, lb. 50c.
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a) / ” yu
Ahead in New York. Tiashoke. N. Y.. “I took first premium this year at the Washington County Fair } on Juno Peas grown from your |
Nov. 17, °96.
seed.”* G. F. JOSLIN.
PEPPER.
One ounce will produce about 1,800 plants.
Sow seed in hotbed early in spring; transplant to open ground when the weather is favorable, in warm, mel- low soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. Seeds germinate slowly, anda require considerable heat.
MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN.— Average a third larger than Ruby King. Eight to ten inches long, bright, waxy, golden yellow, and are very mild in flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 4 lb. 80e.
RUBY KING.—The peppers fre- quently attain a very large size, 4% to Ginches long, by 3% to 4 inches thick. When ripe they are of a beau- } \ tiful bright ruby red color, and are
ae always remarkably mild and pleasant i, BUBY KING, to the taste, Each plant produces from six to twelve large handsome fruits. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 20c, 14 1b. 65c.
CELESTIAL.—When they are fully ripe they are of a delicate creamy yellow color, then suddenly change to an intense vivid scar- jet. Tne brilliant contrast in colors makes a plants loaded with fruits an object of striking beauty and oddity. The peppers are of superior quality, ofa clear, sharp flavor. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 20c, 4% lb. 65ce.
RED CLUSTER.—Similar to the Chili, but smaller and more pro- ductive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 65c.
RED CHILI.—Small,very hot. Usedeverywherefor peppersauce Per pkt. 5e, oz. 20c, 4 1b. 60c.
CORAL GEM BOUQUET.—This new red-hot pepper is the finest of the small-sized varieties, and makes a very pretty ornamental plant for growing in pots. Excelleat for pepper-sauce. Per pkt. 10c, 0z. 50c.
LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE.—An early standard sort. Per pkt. Se, oz. 15¢e, 4 1b. 50e.
SWEET MGUNTAIN, or MAMMOTH.--Similar to above, but mild- er. Per pkt. 5c, oz, 15¢, 14 1b: 50e.
RED CAYENNE.—Per pkt. 5c. oz. 25e, 14 1b. 90c.
RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT.
One ounce will produce about 100 plants.
_ Sueceeds best in deep, rich soil. Sowin spring in drills; cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds, three feet apart each way.
IDEAL MAMMOTH.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
VICTORIA, or MAMMOTH.—The most popular variety. Per pkt. 5c, 0%. 15¢, 14 1b. 50e. 1b. $1.65
RHUBARB ROOTS.—See vegetable plant list. .
HERBS.
In making up your assortment of seeds for the year don’t neglect to order a few varieties of herbs. They should, Zs have a place in every vegetable garden. Sow seed in shallow drills one foot apart, and when up pow out and Hane ARE c to afew inckes apart. Tho =. ene point is te harvest a ih them properly, which ARGe mw ARY: should be done on a dry lJROSEMAR day when not quite in full bloom, then dried quickly and packed close- ly, aud entirely excluded from the air. The fol- lowing are the vavieties Iost cultivated and which are most satisfactory to our patrons. ANISE,.—Annual. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10e. BALM.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. BASIL,SWEET.—Annual. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. BORAGE.—Annual. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. CAKAWAY.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. CATNIP.—Perennial. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 50ce. CASTOR OIL PLANT.—Annual. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, CORIANDER.—Annual. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. DANDELION.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. DILL.—Annual. Per pkt. 5e. oz. 15e. FENNEL.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. HOREHOUND.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 30c. HYSSOP.—Peiennial. Per pkt. 5e, oz. 30c.
LAVENDER.—Perennial. Per plxt. dc, oz. 25c. MARJORAM, SWEET.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. OPIUM POPPY.—Annual. Per pkt. 5e, 07. 3c.
ROSEMARY.—Perennial. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 45c,
RUFE.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 20c,
SAFFRON —Annual. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 15e.
SAGE .—This hardy perennial is used more than any other for flavor- ing gan dressing. Should be in every garden. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 7Me, Ib. #2.25.
SAVORY, SUMMER.—Annual.
THYME, BRUAD LEAVED.—Perennial.
TANSY.--Perennial. Per pkt. i0c, 02. 50c.
WORMWOOD.—Perennial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
MIXED VABIETIES,.—A mixture of all the above. sortment. Pcr pkt. 5c, 0z. 25c.
Per pkt. 5e. oz. 20c. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 40c.
Nice garden as-
. 26 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
LETTUCE—ceer. zattic.
One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill.
Probably no vegetable is more universally used than Lettuce, and to be fully appreci- ated it must be brought to the table fresh and unwilted. As it requires but little room, and is of the easiest culture, there are > butfew families that cannot have it direct
» from the bed. The quality of Lettuce de- pends largely upon a rapid and vigorous growth. Sow in hot-bed in March and in open ground as early as it can be worked, 1 thinly in drills one foot apart. For a suc- cession sow every three weeks during the season. Tho soil should be rich and mellow. Thin out plants as they grow, so that the 4 plants left to head will stand 10 to 12 inches apart in the rows.
, PRIZE HEAD.—Very tenuer ieaves of dark Zz peddiene Drown color, Warton ater with cane green. Heads large and of good flavor. t. | Be, 0Z. 1Ce, 34 Ib. 35¢, Ib. $1.20. SPEARS EEE {
NEW ICEBERG.—There is no handsomer or more solid cabbage lettuce in eultivation— in fact, it is strikingly beautiful. The large, curly leaves that cover the outside of the solii heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. They are usually covered with dewdrops and have a
DENVER MARKET.—An early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground, It forms large, solid heads, of a good light green color, and is very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and blistered (like the Savoy Cabbages), and very
. crisp and tender and of excellent flayor. By | Z / . peculiarly crystalline appearance. The cen- these blistered leaves it. distinguishes itself (¢~ y = = GIR GN 2, ter is thoroughly blanched. Whether in early from any other kind of Lettuce now grown. \(ige 3 AG S\N) #? spring or the hottest days in summer, the The shape of the head resembles somewhat » quality is simply perfect. Surpassingly fine ~° the “‘Hanson,”’ but is more oblong. Per pkt. for the home garden and equally valuable for
market. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20e, 4 lb. 65c. é
5c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 50c. GRAND RAPIDS.—As many as fifty large » IMPROVED HANSON.—For general use both of market gardeners and in the private
greenhouses at Grand Rapids, Michigan, are
devoted to forcing this lettuce in winter; the garden, we are sure that no variety can sur-
growers have distanced all competitors, and pass our improved carefully selected strains
obtained the highest prices in the markets of § dof Hanson Lettuce. It has been so judiciously
all the cities to which they haveshipped. Of ‘4 ) improved that the heads are so solid that often
superior quality and beautiful appearance the 7 they do not send up a Seed stalk unless cut. Grand Rapids Lettuce is a strong grower, free \; Open with a knife. Heads are very large,
from rot, and keeps crisp and tender without green outside and nearly white within, deli-
wilting when exposed for sale, longer than ciously sweet, crisp and tender, and almost
any other forcing lettuce. It isalsoade= absolutely free from any rank or bitter sirable variety for sowing in the open taste. Resists the summer heat excep- ground. The engraving is from a photo- tionally well. It cannot be praised too graph. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4 1b. 50e. es Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 40c,
b. $1.20.
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER.—A variety of Cabbage Lettuce, with round TOMHANNOCK.—lIorms a beautiful solid heads. as shown in the illustration; plant, lu to 12 inches high by 9 to 10 outside the heads are of a medium green, inches across. The leaves grow upright, slightly marked with small brown spots; the upper part of the outer leaves turn within, the leaves are of a very rich Y outward gracefully, and are of a glossy, cream yellow color, most refreshing in reddish bronze, quite ornamental. The appearance, and particularly rich and leaves are almost white, very tender and buttery to the taste. The heads are of crisp; it does not head. Grows quickly good size, compact, very hard and solid. and remains for weeks of the finest qual- It is medium early, and one of the very ity; slow torun to seed. Per pkt.5e, oz. lac, 14 1b. 45c, lb. $1.50. i,
best summer Beeleies of nea Sen TSEAAS o y
have ever seen. t. 5e, oz. 15c, 4 1b. 50c. MIXED VARIETIES.—Sced of about EARLY CURLED SIMPSON.—An im- twenty early, medium and late sorts proved variety of the Curled Silesia, mixed together, thus giving lettuce for with large, loose heads and excellent the table during the entire seasons and flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 30c, lb. $1.00. giving an opportunity to examine all the leading varieties with but little ex-
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON.—Nearly pense. Pkt. 5¢, 02. 15c, 14 Ib. 45, lb. $1.30.
double the size of the ordinary Curled
Simpson; stands the summer well with- GREEN FRINGED.—Edczes beautifully out becoming tough, or running to seed cut and fringed. A gol solling variety. quickly. Is by far the most popular va- Per pkt, bc, oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 40c.
riety for greenhouse forcing, making
large, handsome heads in a very short .
time. Gardeners claim that our seed is worth far more than any other. Per pkt. 5c, oz, lic, %4 1b. 40, lb. $1.25. \
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MIGNONETTE.—See Novel- ties. Pkt. 10c.
OAK LEAVED,—Has oak- shaped leaves, the broader part set to stem and pointed at the tip, thus giving ita very unique, handsome and attractive ap- pearance. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, 4 Ib. 45c.
OLD LETTUCE SEED.—For = birds. Per lb. 4ic.
Shenandoah, Ia., Mch. 26, °96.
Thought seed of you for anum- & ber of years in succession, but got 5 “switched off”? last year, and felt like I ought to be “ switched” when I received the seeds the other firm sent me, Sol will return to you, _- where I always got good treatment.
TOMHANNOCK, GEO. H. CASTLE.
— as —— ——
NEW GRAND RAPIDS,
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, lowA. PA
‘Musk Melon.
One ounce will plant about 80 hills; two pounds to the acre.
The soil best adapted to the culture of melons is a warm, rich, sandy loam. Plant in hills five or six feet apart each way, ten or twelve seeds in a hill. When they begin to vine, thin out, leaving only four of the most thrifty. As melons are yery sensitive to cold, they should not be planted until the settled warm weather begins—in this latitude about the middle of May. Cultivation should commence as soon as the plants appear above the ground, and be kept up once a week until the Vines interfere too much. You will be pleased with our melon seeds.
IOWA MASTODON.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10e, 02. 25e.
GRAND RAPIDS.—Earliest of all. Fine flavor. It will pey you to try it. See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, 02. lic, 4 1b. 40c, 1b. $1.25.
PERFECTED DELMONICO.-This im- proved type of the Delmonico melon is almost a perfect globe in shape; the skin is a peculiar grayish green until ripe, when it changes to a bright yel- / low. The ribs are wide and covered | thickly with a prominent netting. The
melons average six inches in diameter,
have a very small seed cavity, and are exceedingly thick and heavy for their size. The flesh is a deep. rich, orange yellow color, and is of very fine grain, without the slightest stringiness. This variety produces _ melons of uniformly high quality and is likely to displace all other red or yellow fleshed sorts. It is a strong, hardy grower and very praltc. We | can recommend it either to the market gardener |, or amateur. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 15c, 14 1b. 40c, 1b. $1.20.
BANQUET.—The flesh is dark, rich salmon color, uniformly thick and of that granulated character which always indicates a good melon. Of round shape, densely netted over its entire surface; very - handsome. Per pkt. 5c. 0z. 10c, 44 1b. 25¢, 1b. Zac.
EMERALD GEM.—This is one of the most deli- f cious melons we have ever eaten. The fiesh is thick of a suffused salmon color, almost red, ana § ripens thoroughly to the extremely thin, green rind. It is peculiarly erystaline in appearance. juicy and rich. The flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 25¢, Ib. 65.
MONTREAL MARKET.—Uniformly of large = size, averaging from 15 to 20 pounds in weight. Flesh very thick and fine flavor. Per pkt.5c,0z 10¢, 1¢ lb. 25, lb. 65c.
| PERFECTION.—Rich color and luscious flavor. | Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢, 44 1b. 20e, 1b. 65e.
IOWA SEED €O.’"S IMPROVED GREEN NUTMEG.—Everybody is delighted with our improved strain of this most excellent old kind. For twelve years we have been con- stantly selecting and improving the old Green. Nutmeg melon until now it is one of, if not the best variety of musk melon in existence. All lovers of fine, luscious melons will admit, after giving it a trial, that it cannot be sur- passed in rich, delicious flavor. Fruit of a fair 4 size, very rich, melting, and of exquisite fla- 4 vor. Outside dark emerald green; flesh light green; more productive than any variety we know of. Don’t fail to try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 30e, 1b. $1.00.
IMPROVED EARLY HACKENSACK.—Of large size, rich flavor, and withal is a great improvement on the Turk’s Cap or Hacken- sack in that it is fully ten days earlier. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 44 1b. 25e, 1b. 75e.
OSAGE,.—This variety has created quite a stir in Chicago, where it sells at double the price of any other. The skin is thin, of dark green color, and slightly netted. The flesh is salmon color, remarkably sweet and spicy in flavor, extremely thick, and delicious to the rind. The seed cavity is very small. All lovers of fine melons should try the Osage. Per pkt- 5e, OZ. 10c, 14 1b. 25, lb. 75ce.
PRINCESS.—This splendid variety is nearly round, with heavily netted, dark green skin; the flesh is of a rich salmon color, and in flavor it is sweet and luscious beyond description. They ripen early and grow to good size, frequently weighing eight to ten pounds each. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, 1b. 65c.
BAY VIEW.—This variety is one of the largest. most pro- lific, best flavored and finest melons in cultivation. It hag been grown to weigh from fifteen to twenty pounds and from. tifteen to eighteen inches long. It i3 hardy, vigorous, and con- tinues a long time in bearing. Per pkt. be, oz. 10c. 44 1b. 20e, lb. 60.
CHAMPION MARKET,.—A superb variety. Almost a per- fect globe in shape. and densely netted, making it one of the handsomest cantaloupes known. Flesh is thick, light green color, and rich, sweet flavor. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 1b. 25c, 1b. 70.
BANANA,.—Attains a length of from eighteen inches to three feet three inches, ana is from two to four inches thick. Flesh very thick, of a salmon color. It looks almost like an over- grown banana, and smells like one, hence the name. Per pkt. 5c, OZ. 10c, 34 1b. 25c, lb. 75e.
WINTER PINEAPPLE.—Entirely distinct from any other variety. The outsice skin, instead of being netted, is deeply corrugated. They have the thickest flesh of any melon. with buta@ Small seed cavity, almost solid. When ripe the outside skin is of rich yellow, intermingled with light green color, spicy, melting and delicious. They do not ripen on the vines like other musk melons, but have to be picked before: hard frostand laid away in a cool, dry cellar, where they will keep sound and sweet for months. They are hardy and very prolific. Per pkt. 5c, oz. i0c. 14 1b. 30ce, 1b. $1.00.
SHUMWAY’S GIANT.—Of monstrous size, cream yellow, early, absolutely distinet. Sweet and luscious with fine, melt- —J ing, thick.salmon colored flesh. Neverstringy. The flavor is pleasant, not high norrank. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
IMPROVED CANTALOUPE.—Large size, flesh of a light yel- low color and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 5c. 04. 10c, % 1b, 20c, lb 50.
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WATERMELON.
One ounce is required for sixty hills.
Plant in hills eight feet apart and cultivate same as musk melon. Thousands of melon : growers apnually depend on us for their seeds and are universally pleased, and claim that Y nowhere have they ever obtained seeds so pure and reliable. lt pays to have the best. - W Growers using a large quantity (not less than five dollars’ worth) are entitled to market J gardeners’ prices and should send for special list.
\ COLE’S EARLY.—Decidedly the finest early variety for the private garden. It is very
early and will mature further north than most other sorts. Of medium size, very produc- tive, continuing to bear throughout the season. Flesh of brizht red color, of granulated, sparkling BBD eaenCe: In flavor it is lusciously sweet and refreshing. Per pkt. 5c, 07 10c, 14 Vb. 30e, lb. $1.00.
FORDHOOK EARLY.—Was proved to be the largest early variety on the list. From seeds planted May 10th, ripe melons were produced the last of July. The rind is tough, making it valuable for shipping. Color a uniform medium green; seeds white; flesh red and very sweet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 25e, lb. 75c.
Hy) VICK’S EARLY.—Medium size, flesh bright pink, solid and sweet; said to be the earliest é Y JI variety in cultivation. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% Ib. 25e. 1b. Te.
PEERLESS, or ICE CREAM.—(White seeded.) Of unquestionable quality, very early, = medium size, thin rind, flesh bright scarlet. Per pkt. 5c, 0z, 10c, 14 lb. 20c, 1b. 50c.
PHINNEY’S EARLY,—The melons are of medium size, oblong in shape and very uniform, the skin being mottled, flesh red and sweet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 20c, 1b. 60c.
SWEET HEART.—An entirely distinct and new watermelon which is early, large, hand- — , some, heavy, good shipper, long keeper, bright color, and of the best quality. Carloads of OHI S| EEN Sweet Hearts were sold at fancy prices in the market when no other sorts were salable. Its vines are vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. The fruit is large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light anddark green. Rind
thin but firm. The flesh is bright red, firm, solid but very tender, melting and sweet. Fruit remains in condition for use longer than any other sort. This yariety originated as a sport in the field of a prominent melon grower and he has grown it several years and receivea fancy
prices for his melons. No melon grower should be without it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 30e, Ib. $1.00.
TRUE DARK ICING, or ICE RIND.—Very solid sort, thin rind, most delicious flavor. Per pkt. 5c, 0Z, 10c, 4% Ib. 25e, lb. 7ae.
CUBAN QUEEN,—Large size and productive; flesh bright scar. let and of good flavor; a good seller. Pkt. 5c, 02. 10c, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. 7c.
WHITE GEM.—Very productive and sets probably more fruit to the acre than any other water- melon in cultivation. Themelons are round, of good average size for family use, weighing 15 to 20 pounds each, and of a beautiful ¢cream white color when ripe. The fiesh is a rich, bright pink, crisp, melting, juicy and sweet in flavor. Per pkt. 5c. 0z. 10¢,% Ib. 30e,lb.$1.00,
STRIPED GYPSY or GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE.—A favorite mel- on in the south for shipping to northern markets. An early vari- ety, large, oblong, skin green, mot- tled and striped, rind thin, flesh erimson and fine flavored. Pkt.5e, OZ. 10¢c, 144 1b. 20e, lb. 60c.
GREEN AND GOLD. — Large size, slightly oval; dark green. Flesh yellow as gold. swect as Sugar, and of unequaled flavor. Pkt. 5¢e, oz. 10e, 144 1b. 35e. lb. $1.00.
MOUNTAIN SWEET.—Per pkt.
5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 20c, lb. 60c. FANCY KOLB’S GEM.
WONDERFUL SUGAR.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, 4 lb. 40e, 1b. $1.25.
NABOB.—See Novelties. Pkt. 5c, OZ. lic, 14 1b. 50e, lb. $1.50.
ORANGE.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢e, 4 1b. 50c, 1b $1.50.
ICE KING.—Ripens about ten days earlier than Kolb’s Gem. Very productive,many of the vines maturing from six tocight melons each. The flesh is of a scarlet col- or and fine flavor. Rind is thin and very tough. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 30c, Ib. 85e.
JOHNSON’S CHRISTMAS.—The flesh is of a beautiful rich searlet, very solid and of a delicious su- gary flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, 1% 1b, 25c, lb, Te.
PRIDE OF GEORGIA.—Very opular with Des Moines growers. t is of a dark green mottled color,
nearly oval, ridged like an orange;
%, grows partly upon its end, is firm,
will ship well, attains a large size, and is very sweet and ae Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 1b. 30¢, 1b. 7de.
OEMLER’S TRIUMPH.—Flesh dark red, mottled with yellow, very early; excellent flavor. Seeds very small. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50e, lb. $1.50.
FANCY KOLB’S GEM.—Grown by one of the best watermelon grow-| KOLB’S GEM.—This variety, on account of its excellent shipping ers in the U.S. from carefully selected, pure stock, and this seed is qualities, is largely grown for shipping purposes. They grow nearly
taken from melons weighing not less than 40 lbs. each. Both ends of | round, and the color is a dark these melons are cut off and seed saved oniy from the middle part. | shade. The rind, though quite th
Seed selected in this way always gives the best satisfaction, and one] of good flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 20c, lb. 50c.
pound of it is worth more than ten pounds of unselected seed to the grower who caters to the best trade. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % 1b. 4ie, lb. 81.25. 3
DUKE JONES,—This fine melon has a dark green rind slightly striped, flesh bright red. yery juicy and delicious. It matures medium early, is very prolific and much larger than the Kolb’s Gem. Is sure to be a favorite with melon growers. A carload of 800 melons averaging 43 pounds each were gathered from two-thirds of an acre. A prominent grower writes that they produced ripe melons sixty-five days from planting. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 10c, 14 lb. 25e, lb. 7c.
DIXIE.—Very popular with melon growers in some sec- tions.. Is a cross between Kolb’s Gem and Mountain Sweet, surpassing the former in shipping qualities and fully equal- ing the latter in fine eating quality and fiavor. It is from8 to 10 days earlier than either, has a remarkably thin, tough rind, and will keep and ship well. Each vine matures 7 to 8 large melons. The flesh is bright scarlet. of fine quality al- most down to the skin. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20e, lb. 60c. 20 VARIETIES of the finest watermelons, the largest,
earliest, sweetest and best in cultivation. Grown sepa- rate and carefully mixed by us. A chance to test all kinds at alowcost. iry them. Per pkt. 5e, oz. 10c.
CITRON MELON.
COLORADO PRESERVING.—It makes beautiful, clear, transparent preserves of perfect flavor. Very productive. Green seeds. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % 1b. 40c, Ib. $1.25.
RED SEEDED CITRON.—The old pobuiar sort for pre- serving. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b, 30c,
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ONION.
One of the mostimportant crops grown, both in market and family gardens, and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exertsa greater influ- snce upon the cropthan in onions. There is more money in onions grown from seed than almostany other crop. Good onion seed is of the utmost importance. Iully realizing this, we have for many years made a specialty of onion seed, and haye all our crop raised under special : contract subject to careful supervision. : Our onion seed is all grown from choice, \ selected bulbs, critically examined before a\.: being set out for seed. In vitality it is RS very strong, being carefully tested. Sow- EN) ing seed to produce large onions is the = cheapest, easiest, best and most satisfac- mace NE fA eet NL NL tory way. Large onions can easily be I grown the first year fiom the seed by ob- } taining our seed, which is all American Wie FLOWN, and new crop. It won’t pay you to use the cheap, imported, or southern grown seeds,
which produce a large proportion of scullions and onions that will keep well. Poor seed, even as a gift, is the dearest the planter can use. We want you to try our seed, and have therefore put the price down to as low arate as good, reliable seed can be sold for. In comparing our prices with others, remember that WE PAY THE POSTAGE.
SPECIAL PRICES.—It will pay market gardeners and onion growers who use large Quantities of onion seed to write for special wholesale prices, stating quantity required.
CULTURE.—One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow one acre. As €arly as theground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills fourteen inches apart, covering one half inch. They should be planted in rich, sandy soil, which is as free from weeds as possible. Commence hoeing as soon as the rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die, pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For pickles or sets, good ground should be prepared as above, and the seed should be sown very thickly in broad drills, about 40 pounds to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 pounds for pickling. For sowing onion seed and cultivating the crop. it will pay you to Porchasd a good drill and hand cultivator. See description elsewhere. Lang’s Hand
eeder (price 30 cents, postpaid) is the best hand weeder made. Try it.
LONG-KEEPING RED GLOBE.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10, oz. 25c. CANARY ISLAND-—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c. 02. 35c.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.—A very handsome, round or globe-shape vaviety of large size, with thin, yellow skin. white flesh, finegrained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early and sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. Per Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 25e, 1b. 75e.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD .—The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender varieties would fail- They grow toa large size, fine form; skin deep, purplish red; moderately fine grained and Strong flavor. Very productive and an excellent keeper. Our seed of this variety is extra select and cannot be excelled. Our price is low, but should you want five pouuds or more, ask for special rates. Per pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, % lb. 25ce, Ib. 75ce.
EARLY RED WETHERSFIELD.—For many years one of the largest onion seed grow- ers in the United States has been carefuliy selecting, each season, the most perfect, even- shaped onions which matured early and were of regular, uniform size. The resultis an extra choice, early maturing, solid and productive sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b, 30e, 1b. $1.00.
EXTRA EARLY PEARL.—The earliest and best of all the Americanvarieties. It is of good size, of pearly white color, the outer skin having a most showy, waxy appearance; fiesh of pure snow white, and fiavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with wonderful rapidity. Weare sure all who try it will be greatly pleased. Per pkt. 5c, Oz. 15c, 4 1b. 50c. lb. $1.50.
LARGE WHITE GLOBE,—The handsomest market variety we have ever seen. Large size, oval form, very even, mild and p'easant flavor, good keeper, out-sells every other variety, and is undoubtedly the best white variety, Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 4% lb. 65c, Ib. $2.00.
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.—This is a very handsome variety and is deserving of gen- eral cultivation. It matures quite early, (none of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, 1b. 30c, lb. $1.00.
EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA —This distinct new variety is the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Qneen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety in cultivation. At maturity the tops die down to the directly to the bulbs, leaving the neatest and handsomest little bulbs imaginable. They are of pure, paper white color; very mild and delicate in flavor; one inch to one and a half in diameter, and three-fourths of an inchin thickness. Both for table use and for pickling it is most valuable. Per pkt.5e, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50c, 1b. $1.50.
ik WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silver Skin.-Matures early, very mild flavor, medium size, and {in generally preferredfor table use; nota good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 4% 1b. 65c, lb. $2.00,
EXTRA EARLY RED,—Quite popular for early marketing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1 ¥% 1b. 30c, 1b. $1.00.
MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER.—Admittedly the largest of all varieties, having been rown to the enormous weight of OVER SIX POUNDs. and is withal a handsome, fine- avored sort. Ofaclear, bright straw color and uniform perfect globe shape. Produces i) Enormous crops, one report being over 1,200 bushels, and they bring an extra price. h| Keeps wonderfully well. They ripen up hard and fine, ani present the handsomest #} possibleappearance in market, while the pure, white fleshis fine grained, mild, and del- icate in flavor. Pey pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 50e, Ib. $1.75.
GIANT VESUVIUS—Grow to an immense size. They are of handsome globe shape,
somewhat elongated, veritable beauties, and will attract attention anywhere. Color almost a blood red, flesh nearly white, quality most excellent. Much more tender and H mild than the American sorts. Per pkt. dc, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 65c, 1b. $2.00. COPPER KING, cr MAMMOTH POMPEII.—Have been grown tothe enormous weight { of FIVE POUNDS AND SIX OUNCES. To obtain an idea of how large this really is, just weigh the largest onion youcan obtain and compare weights, or weigh out five pounds and six ounces of common onions and imagine them allinone. Beautiful copper color; flesh pure white, fine grained andmild. Per. pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢, 4 1b. 50c, Ib. $1.50.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING.—Attractive form, flattened. but thick through. Single bulbs often attain weights of from two and one-half to four pounds each. The skin and = = fiesh are white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. Matures early and is of EE a uniformly large size and perfect form, and will bring a large price in the market. Per rT pkt. 5c, 0z. 20c, 14 1b. 65c, 1b. $2.00.
FOU R G IANTS: One packeteach of The Mammoth Prizetaker, Copper King, *« Glant Vesuvius and Silver King for only 15 cents. Try them
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PEAS. age
One quart will plant about one hundred feet of drill.
Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil, not to rich. May be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills two to four feet apart, according to varieties, not less than four inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered one and one-half to two inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *) They should be sown thicker in the row than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot.
Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. 15¢ per quart dis- count if sent by express. See special prices by the peck or bushel on page 35.
MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR.—See Novelties. Pkt, 10c, 4% pt. 20c, qt. 65c.
*NOTT’S EXCELSIOR.—A superb new variety,and we are sure our customers will welcome it as an ideal family and market pea. Itis fully as sweet and delicious as the American Wonder, and grows one-half taller. Pods are larger and itis . far more productive than the Premium Gem, and it is within a day or two as
early as the first early smooth peas. Mr. George Buchanan writes: “I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table uss ea oe et) days from planting. Quality very sgperior.’’ Per pkt.5c, ¥% pt. 15c, qt. 50c.
CLEVELAND’S ALASKA,.—Height two feet, pods rather small, dark green color, well filled; the earliest pea known, being two days earlier than the Rural New Yorker, and ninety per cent of the pods can be gathered at the first picking.
Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 12c, qt. 40c. : *THE STANLEY.—This very handsome new variety is a grand medium early wrinkled pea, with well filled pods, larger than the Strata- gem,a tremendous cropper, with dwarf,stocky — vine, which needs no bushing. It is very sweet and of delicious flavor; full grown pods often measure four inches in length by over two inches in circumference and mature very uniformly. so that nearly the entire crop can be taken at one picking. All should try it. Per pkt. 10c, % pt. 20e, qt. 65e.
“CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.—One of the richest and best flavored peas grown. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 1c, qt. cde.
*TELEPHONE.—Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellent, sugary fla- vor; vines very strong, the pods are of large size, with six or seven large, delicious peas; height four feet. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. l5c, qt. 50c. ©
BLISS ABUNDANCE,—Height 20 inches; time of ripening, medium, remarkably strong, — vigorous, branching habit, and unusually pro- ductive: pods of fair size, and well filled with peas of good quality. Pkt. 5c, % pt. 15¢, qt. 45c, \ *BLISS EVERBEARING.—Heicht two feet;
Wj late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper, pods and peas of large size and good © quality. Per pkt dc, % pt. l5e, qt. 50e. :
*STRATAGEM.—Decidedly the best late va- riety for family or market use. Pods long and filled with seyen to nine large peas of extra . fine quality. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15c, qt. 50e.
FIELD PEAS.—See list of Miscellaneous
Field Seeds.
*JUNO,—We have no hesitation in saying that it is by far the 7 best wrinkled pea of its class to-day. It has very robust vines, © stout, straight pods, — and usually borne in pairs. The pods are very thick, broad- backed all the way up and filled from the stem to the tip with seven to nine sweet, delicious, dark green peas of immense size. Its height is two feet, and its season from medium early to main crop. Destined to be- come a standard va- riety. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15¢, qt. 50c.
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR.
IOWA CHALLENGE.—An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. We canin all confidence say that after a trial of nearly all extra early varieties offered to the trade we have not found one posessing more merit, hence its name. For the market gardener it has nosuperior. It is not only extremely early and prolific, but it is of good flavor. All the good qualities of the Extra Early are most nearly brougkt to perfection in the Challenge. Vines 18 inches. Pkt. 5c, % pt. 12c, qt. 40c.
BERGEN FLEETWING.—We are glad to introduce this grand new variety to our customers. It is one of the earliest in existence. Matures about the same time as Alaska, is of the same height but stands up better. It is very prolific, even in ripening, about ninety per cent can be taken at the first picking. Pods of good size, containing seyen to nine peas each. A good sort for market gardeners. Per pkt, 6c, V4 pt. lic, qt. 50c.
*PREMIUM GEM,—Height one foot; early and prolific; a type of and an improvement on, the McLean’s Little Gem. Pods long and of a dark green color. The most popular sort for family use. Per pkt. 5c, %4 pt. 12c, qt. 35c.
*BLISS’ AMERICAN WONDER,—Early and prolific dwarf wrinkled pea. On good soil each vine will average twelve pods and each pod six peas. The vines grow from eight to
ten inches high. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15c. qt. 50c. i) RURAL NEW YORKER.—Very early and of most even growth and maturity; 80 to 90 per cent of the pods can be re-
moved at one picking. Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 12c, qt. 40c.
OTHER STANDARD VA- RIETIES. :
PER PKT. 4% PT. QT.
Reed’s Early Prize......... $.05 8.15 9% .50 First and Best...........+.. .05 12 -40 *McLean’s Little Gem..... .05 12 35 *Yorkshire Hero........ ee. 0D 12 .40 *Improved Advancer....... 05 15 45 White Marrowfat..... ante 0D 10 .30 Dwarf White Marrow..... .05 12 .35 Black Eyed Marrow........ .05 10 .30
Dwarf Sugar.........
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SALSIFY—or Vegetable Oyster.
oe os ee tes te cee eee if you eT] ) TI ‘ isso limited, It has the true oyster flavor, and makes - ee i | ly ! i ) ) ‘vl
a delicious and inexpensive Substitute for them in UCN soup, ete. Cultivate like parsnips. : MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.—Averages fully double the size of the Long White. The roots, not- MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY. withstanding their enormous size, are of very super- ior quality, and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, 14 1b. 50e, 1b. $1.50.| WISCONSIN GOLDEN.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c.
PARSLEY. CHUFAS,or Earth Almond.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. In sweetness and flavor
> ; ills one foot apart. half and inch deep. | they resemble the cocoanut
= Sor ot paren eany: 2 D - et Say Sy Se ah = oP or almond,and are considered Soak seed in warm water a few hours before sowing. lor winter use SaaS
; licht cellar. very nice, put on the table
protege ase ina fruit dish with candies,
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Tears as an after-dinner relish. extrachoicestock Very prolific, a single one
yeilding from two to four hundred. The nuts grow underground, very near the surface, easily reached by pigs or poultry, and destroy- ed by them if they have free aecess. Plant in April, ten inches apart in two and one- half foot rows. Cover them lightly. If the seed is very dry, soak well before plant- ing. Our illustration repre- sents the manner of their
— ——a . = . MARKET GARDENER'S PARSLEY. oes ang whales growth, and they vary from portant, ! the size of a large pea to
it retains its dark green color very late in the fall, and continues to
produce well throughout the winter when transferred to the green- LO a ae at house. Is really improved by severe cutting. It stands heat, drouth es 10¢ lb. 20c, lb. 50c Be) and cold better, and will yield more than other sorts either in open - A tb. eas .
with dark green, beautifully curl- ed, mossy leaves; - very ornamental in growth and very productive. Most valuable for either garnishing or flavoring. The leaves can be gathered earlier than other vari-
) groynd orframes. Per pkt. 5c, oz. lic, 4 Ib. 50c. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.—A very select stock, beautifully|| 7°” 74#= COLLECTION OF crimped and curled. Quite decorative for garnishing. Per pkt. 5c, .. MAMMOTH PUMPKINS...
oz. 10¢, 4 1b. 30e.
: F One packet each, Mammoth Chili, Ki f M ths, M: th FERN LEAVED —Exquisite in form, and admirably suited for table Mout and Mammoth Etampes FOR ONLY TLE TEEN CENTS,
decoration. Excellent quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 35c.
PUMPKINS.
One pound will plant about 250 hills. Plant in hills eight feet apart in May, among potatoes, or corn, or in open field.
MAMMOTH CHILI.—Really a squash, but it looks more like a pumpkin, and we list ithere so as to have the mammoth pumpkins together. This is the largest of the squash family and attains the most astonishing weights. One specimen weighing 481 pounds was shown at the World’s Fair having been grown in Cali- fornia, ana from 100 to 200 pounds is a common weight with ordinary culture. Our s2ed has been selected from large and perfect specimens only, of our own growing. The fiesh is a rich yellow, very thick and of excellent quality, highly nutritious. They are profitable to grow for stock feeding. They keep well throughout the winter. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, % lb. 30c, Ib. $1.00.
» KING OF MAMMOTHS.—The largest variety of true pumpkins. & skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine 4 grained and of good quality. The one from which our cut was made reached { the enormous weicht of 244 pounds. One customer writes us that he grew one weighing 158 pounds, and on the same vine had five other pumpkins from 90 to 104 pound each in weight— over 640 pounds grown
. 5 ; z 3 from one seed. Farmers and gardeners, just think of that kind of a crop. Will it not pay you to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed was saved from large select specimens of our own growing. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 15c, 4% lb. 50e, 1b. $1.50.
MAMMOTH TOURS.—Also called Mammoth Whale. Originated near Tours, France, where it is largely grown, both for feeding cattle and for table use. Grows to an im- mense size, semetimes three feet in length and toa weight of 109 to 200 pounds. Flesh ofasalmoncolor. Seed ofa peculiarshape. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 44 1b. 4c, lb. $1.25.
MAMMOTH ETAMPES.—A giant variety from France, where it is quite celebrated. Bright, glossy red color; asplendid variety forexhibition. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 44 1b.40e, 1b.$1.25. ¥
CALHOUN.—A great improvement on the Large Cheese pumpkin. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, wonderfully thick and fine grained. while the seed eavity is very small. Rind thin. When cooked it is very yellow and makes pies of a rich color, sweet and of the finest quality. Has recently been renamed by one dealer the “New Thanksgiving Pumpkin.” Perpkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 30c, lb. $1.00.
WHITE CUSHAW PIE, or JONATHAN.—Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. It is a large bottled-shaped variety. Pkt 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 25c, lb. 75c.
YANKEE PIE.—This is the noted New England Pie or Small Sugar pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticut Field, but smaller and very sweet. Iine grained, and one of the best varieties for table use. Per plxt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 20e, lb. 50c.
JAPANESE PIE.—flesh very thick anda of rich salmon color, nearly solid. Dry and sweet,making pies as rich without eggs as others do with. Plt. 5c, oz. 10¢,14 1b. 25¢,1b. 75c.
CONNECTICUT FIELD.—The common field or cow pumpkin. Per oz. 5c, 4 lb. 10ce, lb. by mail 35sec. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.75, 25 Lbs. 33.00.
LARGE CHEESE.—A flat variety commonly called Sweet pumpkin throughout the west. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 20c, 1b. 50c.
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~ KING OF MAMMOTES. TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO.—Medium size, fiesh thick, creamy white, fine grainsd, excellent tavor. Per pkt. he, oz. 10c. 34 1b Ze, lb. 75c.
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VICK’S EARLY SCARLET GLOBE,
ROSY GEM.—An improvement on the Scarlet Turnip White Tip. Their shape is perfectly globular, with rich, deep scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bot- tom, exceedingly tender, crisp and deli- cious, equally desirable for either the mar- ket or home garden. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¥% 1b. 20¢, lb. 65e.
MODEL WHITE BOX.—A great im- provement on the Philadelphia White Box, which has been popular for several years. It is of most handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or ‘“boxes’’ and one-third more radishes can be grown in thesame space than with most other sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy, and unsurpassed in flavor. Per pkt. Bc, oz. 10c, 14 1b, 25c, lb. 75e.
GOLDEN DRESDEN.—Al1 who saw this
charming variety at our trial grounds || were most favorably impressed with it. |
It was a little beauty, with golden brown skin, white flesh, crisp, juicy, and of finest flavor. One of the quickest grow- ing sorts, and tops are so small as to ad- mit of close planting. No matter whether grown in the garden or in hotbeds, youcan depend on a remarkably perfect. early and
RADISH.
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; eight to ten pound will sow an acre in Grills.
Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks until mid-summer. Radishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room, or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, “the natural home of radishes’ and we think it cannot be sur- passed.
NEW ROSE TURNIP.—See Novelties, 15c, 4% Ib. 40c, lb. $1.25.
ROUND SCARLET CHINA.—See Novelties. Plxt.10c, 0z.20¢.
VICK’S EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.—A most excellent early radish for garden culture, and for hotbed forcing there is no variety so desirable as the Early Scarlet Globe. Itis the earliest; its color is the handsomest; in flavor it is the mildest, most crisp, juicy and tender. It is the market gar- dener’s fayoriteas a forcing radish. It forms small top, and willstanda great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Its fine shape, well illustrated by the accompanying engray- ing, makes it sell for a higher price and more rapidly than any other shaped sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20e. 1b. 65e.
NON PLUS ULTRA,—An improvement on the Deep Scar- iet Turnip. Remarkably fine in quality and of very quick growth, and ready to pull within twenty days after sowing. Perfectly globular little roots, of very bright color and ex- cellent shape; certain to insure ready sale on the market, It is by far the hest s-rain of early radishes for forcing. Beds are planted, the crov matured and sold, and the same bed
Per pkt. 5c, oz’
made ready for a second planting all in thirty days. Per pkt. dc, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 25e,
lb. 75c.
IMPROVED CHARTIER.—Decidedly dis- tinct in appearance from any radish in
IMPROVID CHARTIER.
uniform crop. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 2ac, lb. 75c.
WHITE LADY FINGER,—An improve-
Ment on the White Naples, or Vienna. A large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet and similar in shape. A very desirable sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz.10c,%4 1b. 25c, lb. 75c.
CHINA ROSE WINTER.—One of the best winter varieties, bright rose colored, flesh white, firm and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 44 1b. 25c, lb. 7Ec.
NEW GOLDEN DRESDEN.
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ALL FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. French Breakfast.............- Wood's Early Frame..... .... Long Searlet, Short Top...... Early Scarlet Turnin.......... Golden Globe Summer........ SAE SOASOMB a esicwecieniersicicceimentcre Giant White Stutgart....... : Long Black Spanish (winter). Cal. Mammoth White Winter
nothing else.
' desirable character of reta_.ing the crisp-
| given splendid Satisfaction to all who | triedit. Their shape is well illustrated by
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OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES. OZ. 14 LB. LB. 10 §
ODDS AND ENDS.
CHINESE TEA.—We are sure that many of our customers Will be glad to grow this as a curiosity, if The plant is of ashrubby nature, with beautiful shiny foliage and fragrant blossoms, re- quiring the same treatment as any tender shrub. It is hardy in any of the southern states, and in the north can be kept in pots through the winter. Pict. 10c.
ALPINE STRAWBERRIES.—Have a peculiar rich flavor, superior to our native sorts. and easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10c.
COTTON.—Grown as a curiosity in the north, and, if started early in the house, plamts will be loaded with cotton bollsinautumn. Pkt. 5c.
cultivation. Its form is well defined by
our engraving, the color at the top being
erimson, running into pink about the mid-
die, and from thence downward is a pure,
ey white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20¢e, . OUC.
WHITE STRASBURG.—Ofr handsome, oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are of pure white. The fleshis firm, brittle and tender, and possesses the most
nesseven when old andlarge. It is excel- lent for summer use, as it withstands severe heat and grows very quickly. Per pkt. 5c, 02, 10c, +4 1b, 20c, lb. 60c.
i. §. CO’S PERPETUAL WHITE SUM- MER,—This variety, introduced by us, has
the accompanying engraving. They are pure white of uniform good quality, crisp and brittle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we know of, hence their name, Perpetual Can be sown any time of the year and will always produce good rad- ishes fit for market earlier than the Char- tier, and keep in perfect shape for market- ing about four weeks, or longer for home use. Per pkt. 5c, 02. 10c, 4 1b. 30c, Ib. $1.00. MIXED RADISHES,—This is a mixture of over twenty choice varieties of early, medium and late radishes. This will give you radishes all summer and you will be surprised at the results. Per pkt. 5c, oz. | 10c, 14 Ib. 25e, 1b. 7c.
-20 -50 1 a, -50 10 20 -50 10 20 50 10 25 75 10 -30 1.00 10 25 75
Perfectly hardy
PERP. WHITE SUMMER.
SQUASH.
One ounce early varieties will plant about Jorty hills; one ounce late will plant twenty hills; 4 to 6 lbs. tothe acre.
Plant about the middlé of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in each hill, The soil cannot be too rich.
low, cavity very small and seeds few; the special peculiarity, however, is that while uncooked it appears to have a shell like any squash, but when cooked there is prac- tically none, the shell, or inedible part, being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. One of the best squashes we have ever tasted, sweet and very dry. It matures early, and can be used as a sum- mer squash. It is a very late keeper, keep- ing in perfect condition until April or May. Ot superior quality whether it is ripe or green. The vines are somewhat longer than most other sorts and fruit varies in colcr, but these seem to be hits only defects. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 30¢e, 1b. $1.00.
GOLDEN BUSH.—It is thicker, larger, and superior in every way to the old varieties. Very early. Per pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, }{ 1b. 20e, Ib. 50c.
HUBBARD.—This old variety has for years » stood the test of all rivals, and is the most pop- hular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; \ flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of a rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Seed is of our own growing and extra select. Per pkt. 5c,
}0z, 10e¢, 14 1b. 20c, 1b. 50c.
SIBLEY, or PIKE’S PEAK.—Originated in Iowa. Claimed to be a great improvement on ‘the Hubbard. The shell is pale green in color, ‘very hard and flinty, but at the same time so -very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick and a brilliant orange yellow color, dry,
,and has a rich, delicate flavor peculiarly its
‘own; more productive and a better keeper than
‘either the Hubbard or Marblehead. and we pre-
‘ferit for ourown table use. Per pkt. 5¢, oz. 10c, | 14 Ib. 20c, 1b. 50c.
WHITE BUSH SCOLLOPED.—Similar to the Golden Bush. Color creamy white. | Per pkt 5c, 0z, i0c, 14 1b. 20c, Ib. 50c.
BOSTON MARROW.—Per pkt. 5c, 02. 10cs | 14 1b. 20e, 1b. 50c.
ESSEX HYBRID.—A most excellent va- .| riety. Itis the earliest of the winter sorts, and can therefore be planted later in the season than most others. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,
34 1b. 20c, 1b. 60c. | MEXICAN BANANA,.—Originated by
crossing imported varieties. It is sweet,
rich, finest grained meat, good keeper, and the heaviest for the size of any ever grown. The size is from two to three feet long, and it weighs from thirty to fifty pounds, Dark
Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,
green color, magnificent bearers, for fall and _=
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SPINACH. Sanoy POLITIC
One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; ten pounds to an acre.
This makes the 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 spring use, sow | the winter varieties first of September, and protect by cov- ering with straw.
NEW ZEALAND.—See Novelties. 1% 1o. 30c, 1b, $1.00.
NEW VICTORIA.—This new variety is distinguished for its exceedingly dark black-green color, and also for its very long pA gree Ae he being from two to three weeks later than the ordinary Longstanding. The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. [t is excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to stand the winterin this locality. It outyields every other variety, and stands Jonger before
cone seed than other sorts. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 10c. 14 1b. 20c, - i
Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,
| LONG STANDING.—A stardard with gardeners; leaves ( thick, fleshy and crumpled. Slow in running to seed, hence its great value forspring sowing. The leaves are round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled, and of a fine dark-green color. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 20c, lb. 40c. By express 5 lbs. $1.00. / PRICKLEY or WINTER.—Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, 4 1b. 20e, 1b. 50c. VIROFLAY or SAVOY LEAVED.—Grows to an enormous size ae Roto wonderful crops. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, \%4 lb.
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.
FAXON.—The flesh isa deep orange yel-
EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.-—Splendid summer sort, early, pro- ductive, very fine quality. With all the new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this.
14 1b. 20e, 1b. 50e.
FORDHOOK,—Extremely handsome; ofa bright yellow outside and straw yellow within. The flesh is dry and of the best quality. The stem is thin and hard, and also the roots, consequently it is free from the attacts of the squash borer. Ma- tures early and isa sure cropper and productive. The green fquashes can be used at any stage of their growth. Per pkt.5c, oz. 10¢e, 4% 1b. 25c, 1b. Tie.
WHITE CHESTNUT,—The outside skin is creamy white while the flesh is lemon yellow, fine grained, sweet, most excellent in quality, sug- gesting the flavor of a boiled chestnut. Size and form much like the Hubbard. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¥ |b. 25¢, lb. 75c.
EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.—Very 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 the consumer. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 44 1b. 20e, lb. 60c.
DELICATA.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 30c, 1b. $1.00.
WARTY HUBBARD.—See Novelties. Per
HL pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, 14 1b. 30e, 1b, $1.00.
MAMMOTH CHILI. -This is certainly the largest variety of squash (or pumpkin, as some eall it) grown. See more full description with pumpkins. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, 1b. $1.
AMERICAN TURBAN.—It is fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of delicious flavor. For falland winter use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, %4 lb. 20c. 1b. 60c.
MARBLEHEAD .—A splendid winter Sea,
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y_— Shell very hard, of a light bluecolor; flesh equa: —— to theHubbard in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, == 44 1b 20ce, lb. 50c.
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW.—4 fa-
| winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. Toe. Ss 7== vorite English sort. The fruit is variable in
= size, from nine to eighteen inches in length. Skin a greenish yeilow, flesh white, soft and of rich fiavor. Planteightfeetapart. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % Ib. BGc, 1b. $1.50.
LONG STANDING SPINACH.
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EARLIEST TOMATO.
= OM ATO One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants , j * L} Sow early in hotbeds or seed boxes and when plants have four leaves transplant to four or five \ WS . IN THE. inches apart. Give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous growth. When all danger
of frost 1s past transplant to the 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. , BOND’S EARLY MINNESOTA.—This handsome new variety which we now offer to our cus- tomers is, we verily believe, the earliest in existence. It originated in Minnesota but has been thoroughly tested elsewhere for several years with surprising results. Vines vigorous With rather smallleaf. When quite small begin producing fruits which are of fair size, of good shape, smooth, dark red color. They ripen evenly, remain solid a long time and never crack. Thos. H. Brinton, who grows about 100 varieties of tomatoes, has originated several of our best sorts, and who may be called the best posted man on tomatoes in the United States, writes us: “Bond’s Early Minnesota is the best early tomato I have ever tried.”’ Per pkt. 5c. oz. 25c, 4 1b. 75c, lb. $2.50. CRIMSON CUSHION.—Very large, about double the size of the Matehless, but rough like all other largesorts. The peculiarity about it is its unusual solidity, more so than any other sort we know of. Seeds are few and near the outside, leaving the center solid pulp, which ripens evenly throughout before the outside appears ripe. It is an elegant sort for slicing or putting up. Flavor excellent. Our seed was saved from select specimens grown on our own place. Pkt. 10c. DWARF CHAMPION.—Its habit of growth is peculiar, for not only is it dwarf and compact, but the stem being thick, stiff and short jointed, it is actually self-supporting when laden with ‘fruit. In productiveness it is unsurpassed. It is alsovery esrly. The fruit is of a purplish pink color, always smooth and symmetrical, and the flesh solid and of fine quality. Can almost be calleda tree tomato, The best variety to grow for plants for sale as they areso stocky. Per
pkt. 5c, oz. 20¢ % lb, 60c.
ATLANTIC PRIZE.—Very popular with some market gardeners on account of its ex- treme earliness. Some of our Des Moines market gardeners say this is the only variety they have ever grown which produced a good crop from the first set of blooms on plants, thereby netting them high prices. Per pkt.dc, OZ. 25¢, 14 lb. Tac.
PICTURE ROCK.—Our tests have again proved this to be one of the best varieties on the list. They are of good size, in fact rather large and run soeven and perfect in form, after the first few fruits,tha: they have the appearance of having all been made in one mould They are smooth, of bright scarlet color, solid and of excellent quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. Tae.
LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY.—Originated with Mr. A. W. Livingston, of Franklin county, Ohio, and is one of the best ever in-
EARLY MINNESOTA.
CRIMSON CURRANT.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40ce.
YELLOW PEAR.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oZ. 30, 4 lb. 7c.
NEW ITALIAN MIXED,.—See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c, 0z. 35c.
DWARF ARISTOCRAT,—This new dwarf variety resembles very much the Dwarf Champion in every respect except ia color of the fruit, which with the Aristocrat is a beautiful rich glossy red, so much admired in some markets and preferred to the flesh pr rose-colored sorts. In size, productive- ness, smoothness, flavor, ete., it is fully up to our usual standard of perfection. Itis especially desirable for geeenhouse or forc- ing under glass, and for first crop outside. It
requires little space, as it has been grown successfully when planted 3x3 feet apart. This feature males it very desirable for the small family garden where every foot of ground is to be utilized. Its beautiful glossy fruit is very attractive. Per pkt. 5c. 02, 20c, ¥, Ib. 80c.
MATCHLESS.—Well worthy of its name for in beauty of coloring and symmetry of form it is indeed without a peer. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth, well set with fruit. They are entirely free from core, of a very rich cardinal red color, and not liable to crack from wet weather, of largest size, and the size of the fruitis maintained through- out the season, the healthy growth of the foilage continuing until killed by frost. Had we to confine ourselves to one variety it would be the Matchless, for certainly no other tomato will produce extra large fruits so smooth, handsome and marketable as the
troduced. Its beauty, size, shape, color, fla
vor, durability, and productiveness make it desirable to all classes of tomato growers, being of a very glossy crimson with a slight tinge of purple. Per pkt, 5c, oz. 15e, 4 1b. 50.
STRAWBERRY.—See Ground Cherry,page 24. Pkt. 5c.
PURPLE HUSK.—See description. on page 24. Pkt. 10ce.
Other Leading Varieties.
All 5 cents per packet, Z
OZ. WL TP TOD EY iemtede os). < ances $ .15 § .50 ACING Seteric cbs «seme euipes 15 -5O Perfection: ....-.-5.20-+s- 1d 50 BTA VOL Mees.) = nies «ecuens -10 .35 ‘Ponderdsa .3q.-- /s...2ss- wren ie
"PAACH ea tthe «<< sigenies yah 20
Matehless. The skin is remarkably tough Turner’s Hybria(Mikado) .15 50
and solid, and ripe specimens picked from Memotimiggts., «cea: ae eon -50
the vine will keep in marketable condition Golden Queen..:.... 5.4.5. .20 65 | for two weeks. Solid, of fine quality and @ Yellow Plum.. 5) oD p long keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 44 lb. 70e. Red Cherries «- 0s. e020 see eed 1.00 . 3.25q)
MIXED TOMATOES.—For the advantage] of some of our customers who would like to# try all kinds, we have prepared this mixture of varieties named aboveand several others: Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 7
LEMON BLUSH.—It was with little conf- dence that we gave this variety a place in our trial grounds, but weadmit that we were greatly and agreeably surprised, and our farm superintendent pronounces it the near- est wpproach to a perfect tomato that has been produced up to this time. The skin and flesh are a bright lemon yellow, with a faint rose blush or light crimson tint diffused over part of the surface opposite the stem. The plant is a vigorous grower,ripening its fruit abundantly in mid-season. It may never | become a popular market sort, but anyone desiring a choice table variety for home con- sumption should not fail to have it. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
AN INVITATION.
We wan. our customers in other towns to consider this a personal invitation to call at pur store whenever they are in this city, and if they will make themselves known we will take pleasure in showing them around. The store is conveniently situated near the business center of the city. Our popularity with the home trade is evidenced by the fact that notwithstanding there are three other so-called seed stores in the city, we supply about four-fifths of the local customers, including the farmers and market gardeners,
TH ; N K | On our Spring Opening Day last April about 5,000 persons Visited us, 5
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and our store is thronged with customers every day during the ques «=(SPring. There is a good reason for our popularity.
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINEs, [owA.
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TURNIP.
e ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; two lbs, will sow one acre.
For early, sow in April in drills halt an inch deep and 12 inches apart, thin to six inches apart in the drill. For main crop sow broadcast during July and Au- gust and just before or during a showery time if possible. The soil should be rich and mellow and kept free from weeds.
SCARLET KASH- MYR.—A handsome new variety which everyone should try. See description with novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4 1b. 40c, lb. $1.25.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MI- LAN.—One of the ear- liest sorts in cultiva-
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GOLDEN BALL, or ORANGE JELLY.—A very beautiful and bright
yellow turnip of medium size and of universally sweet and delicious
' flavor. It is hardy and one of the best of keepers. Flesh extremely firm and solid. Always brings a good price in the market. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢, 14 1b. 20c, lb. 5Ue.
EARLY SNOWBALL.—A perfect globe-shaped, white-skinned tur- nip. Itis exceedingly productive. The flesh is fine grained, firm, and of very delicate flavor. It is one of the best keeping of the white fleshed sorts. Very early, and particularly adapted for family or market use. Per pkt. dc, oz. 10c, 44 Lb. 25e, 1b. 7de.
BREADSTONE.—While of the Ruta Baga type, they are of such extra fine quality they deserve to be classed with the best table tur- nips. The flesh is perfectly white, fine grained. and cooks in only
fifteen minutes, very tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz 10c,¥4 Ib. 20e, 1b. 60c.
THN IN| Tn
tion, The bulbis very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and of light color, growing very compact and making an exceedingly small, strap leaved top. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 25c, lb. 85e,
NIMBLE DICK.—It is extra early and produces, handsome, fair sized turnips in a very few weeks from time seed is planted. Color white, flesh crisp and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 25e, lb. 75c.
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED.—The standard for this part of the country for late planting. Round, flat, good sized, small top with but few leaves; flavor good. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, 35c per 1b.
PURPLE TOP GLOBE.—Similar to above, except shape. This is the largest yielder of any turnip on the list, and very desirable for table use or stock. Per pkt.5c, oz. 10c, \% 1b. 20c, lb. 55c, 5 lbs or more, not prepaid, 40c per Jb.
EARLY WHITE EGG.—Very early and particularly de- Sirable for the table. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, 1b. 75e-
LARGE WHITE GLOBE,.—Finefor field culture and very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 20e, 1b. 50c.
YELLOW ABERDEEN .—Excellent for cattle feeding. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20¢e, lb. 50e.
MIXED TURNIPS.—All the table varieties of turnips mixed in equal proportion. A desirable mixture for family use. Per. pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 20c, 1b. 65c.
RUTA BAGA.
Sow not later than June, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches in the row.
MONARCH.—This grand, new and distinct form of the ruta baga, is, we believe, by far the best ofall. The bulbs are of tankard shape, with very small neck, skin dark red aboye ground and yellow below, flesh rich yellow, fine grained and best quality. Only variety succeeding on our prairie soil. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 25e, lb. 75c.
IMPROVED AMERICAN.—Very solid, fine quality, val- uable for the table and for feeding stock. Very hardy and productive, excellent shape, with small neck and smooth skin, keeps well. Our strain is choice. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 44 1b. 20e, 1b. 50e.
WHITE SWEET GERMAN,.—Large size, oval form and very solid, flesh pure white and sweet. This is the best keeping variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.
CARTER’S IMPROVED HARDY SWEDE.—Large size, excellent quality, and an immense yielder. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢, 4 1b. 20e, 1b. 50c.
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BEANS, CORN AND PEAS IN BULK.
These low prices are for purchasers of large lots, they to pay freight or express charges. One-half bushel will be sold at bushel rates and
one-half peck at peck rates.
Better write for special quotations if you desire a large lot.
BEANS. PK. BU. SWEET CORN. PK. BU. PEAS. PK. BU. Henderson's ISDE) pil) $1.50 $5.00} Early Sunrise ................-..-++--1.00. $3.25. Iowa Challenge. .........ssecs eceeess $1.25 $4.00 Burpee’s Bush Lima...... s-------. Zed 7.00) Extra Marly Cory.................... .70 200) Bergen Fleetwing...................: 1.50 4.50 Stringless Green Pod................ 3.00 10.00] Early Minnesota ....................- .65 1.75! Cleveland’s Alaska....-.............. 1.25 3.75 RLY MOMA WE Caan einige.» «oe vin 1:00, 3,00'|'Crosby’s Barly ......ahetccle wes 7 2.00) First and Best........................ 1.00 3.50 Refugee, or Thousand 2 0). 1.00 | 3.50.) Perry's Hybrid............s0.2.. 75 «6.2.25 | Rural New Yorker... ... 1.25 4.00 Improved Early Valentine....... -90 3.00} Champion Marly.......,......-....- 80 2.50] Reed’s Barly Prize....... ... 1.60 5.50 Large White Marrow SeMCDcNn clo v:2'a) RE LONER OH OEE SHOG) EOL. . ovoid so,0,06 ae cutttdeceth cis sae 90 2.75! Bliss’ American Wonder............. 1.50 5.00 WWatdwella dane ye Wak. 4. --.--.-, Loom S00) Meyptlian.... ...:.cccnetedcnyecase- o%5 2.00) Premium Gem... 2... 00.5. ..ccecs ces eee 1.25 3.80 Improved Golden Wax......... ..... 1.10 3.75] Stowell’s Improved Evergreen...... Ope LO Stanley iene weit cleme aces .. 2.00 7.40 ESRC RNa cei od nerdy Sadat otis ao ac ve 1.25 4.00) Zigzag Evergreen........... ........ -80 2.50] Nott’s Excelsior...........-....... 2.00 7.00 WEEE Wee Ses as Neb u te solani ctees 1.25 4.00' Mammoth Sweet..................... SO QDI PLUTO Fee atey ence eo lace eceaieiweitc erm at ete 1.50 5.00 Yosemite Mammoth Wax ........... ¥7o0.00; | Black Mexican. oe... icuebeeeeeree.coees 1.00 3.00) Improved Advancer.................. 1.25 4.00 Currie’s Rust Proof Wax...... .-... 1.10 3.75 | Country Gentleman .................. 190). 92.7 Di MC OLkGhire HOLom 208" ccemeemeeet eres 1.256 4.00 California Branch, or Prolific Tree.. .75 2.75| Acme Evergreen............ ...e.ee- .90 2.75 | Dwarf White Marrow................ 7% 2.50 Petrreuitimia cents ose) Secs ct 5. cosines» 5.50 | Fodder Corn (sweet) ........... ..... 50 1.25| Champion of England................ -90 3.00 White Dutch Case Knife ... ...... . 5.50 PPALSPOIN et en beara cele eereieates 1.65 6.00 King of the Garden Lima 6.00 POP-CORN. (56 lb. bu.) Large White Marrow.. 65 2.95 Cut Shorts............... : 6.50 | Page's New Striped Rice... 4.50 | Black Eyed Marrow....... - 65 2,25 Laay Wife's. 7.00 | Monarch White Rice........... 3.00 | Mammoth Luscious Sugar - 185 7.00
36 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Well grown and lightly nacked to carry long distances. They can be shipped Sresh, well packed at the beds, on a day’s notice.
Plants quoted ‘‘by mail’’ are sent at our expense; ‘by express” at the purchaser’s. By our system of packing they are sure to arrive ia good condition when shipped to any part of the United States. No charge for either packing or boxes. Plants from hotbed or cold frame are ready during April or May; outdoor grown during June and until the middle of July. Wesell 500 ai the 1,000 rate. :
CABBAGE PLANTS.—Early Varieties —Ready April 10th. Extra Early Express, Jersey Waketield, Ail Seasons and Allhead. By mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100,50c; 1,000, $3 50.
CABBAGE PLANTS.—Late Varieties.—Ready June ist. Surehead,
Chase’s Excelsior, Premium Flat Dutch. and Short Stem Drumhead, |.
By mil, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 40c; 1,000, $2.00.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS —/teady May 1st. Snowball and Erfurt. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100. $1.00: 1,000. $7.00.
CELERY PLANTS.—feady May 1st. Henderson’s Half Dwarf, White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching, and Pink Aromatic. By mail, doz. 20c, 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 60c; 1,000, $4.00. After June 20, $3.00 per 1,000.
EGG PLANTS.—eady May ist. New York Improved. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, $1.00.
PEPPER PLANTS.—Ready May 1st.—Ruby King, Large Bell, and Red Chili. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 75c.
TOMATO PLANTS.—eady May ist. Strong, transplanted plants, Dwarf Champion, Bond’s Minnesosa, Beauty and Matchless. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.60; py express, 100, 75c; 1,000, $5.00. Not transplanted $3.00 per 1,000.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS.—Ready May ist. Plants strong, vigor- ous, well rooted and hardy. Wecan furnish either the Yellow Nanse- mond, or Early Yellow Jersey. Writeif you want a large lot. Prices vary. By mail, 100,50c; by express, 100, 25c; 1,600, $2.00.
HORSE RADISH SETS.
Plant at any time during spring, in rows two feet apart and about eighteen inches apart in the rows. By mail, doz. 35c; by express, 100,
7dc; 1,000, $6.0), ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
Ask for circular giving directions for planting, etc.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL.—One-year old roots. 100, 50c; 1,000, $3.50; Two-year old roots, 100, 65c; 1,000, $4.50.
PALMETTO.—Two years 01d. 100, '75c; 1,000, $5.00.
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE,—Two years old. Postpaid per doz. 25c; by freight or express, per 100, $1.00; per 1,000, $7.00. f
Aboye prices are by express. If to be mailed add ¢ 20c per 100 for one-year olds, and 40c per 100 for two- year olds.
RHUBARB ROOTS.
These may be plantedearly in spring or fall, setting the roots three feet apart each way. lt requires but little labor to plant, and when once planted in good rich soil, it will remain in bearing condition many years. By express. each,10c; doz. 7c; 100 $4,00. By
mail, each, 15c; doz. $1.00. GARLIC.
A species of onion propaga- ted by offsets; used for flavo- ing soups, stews and other dishes. Divide a bulb into small parts, and plant them 4 in early spring in rows one =~ Wj foot apart, and from two to ae +} five inches between the plants
in the rows. The crop ma- tures in August, when it is s harvested like the onion,
GARLIC SETS.—Per pound, 40c, postpaid. By express, per lb. 30c.
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ywhe earliest spring onions, Per pt, 15c, qt. 25c, pk. 60c, bu. $1.50.
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RED CROSS PEANUTS.
Peanuts can be grown in Iowa, and everyone should plant : themselves and children. This very desirable varinty 1s as it S48 theearliest, the most hardy, very prolificand of the best quality. Boys,
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here is a chance foryou. Think of growing pea- nuts in your own garden and having plenty of them to eat. aaPlant as soon Nas the ground becomes warm, from two to three feet apart each way, four or five to the wm) hill, covering two or three inches. The soil should be deep and mel- low and well broken up so as to be ready for planting soon after frost is over, Aprilisa suitable time. They produce 25 to 70 bushels per acre, and are as easily - cultivated as corn. Price per large package, 10c; 1b. 40c, post- paid.
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RED CROSS PEANUTS.
HOLT’S MAMMOTH SAGE.
After having grown and thoroughly tested this valuable variety for several years, we can recommend it most highly. The illustration
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shows a leaf of averagesize, The plants are very strong growing, the first season attaining one footin height, and so spreading that a sin- gle plant covers a circular space 3 feet in diameter. The leaves are borne well above the soil, keeping them clean; very large and of un- usual substance, strong in flavor, and of superior quality. A single plantof Holt’s Mammoth will yield more than a dozen of the common sort. It is perfectly hardy, and attains still greater growth the second season. It neverruns toseed. The past three years we have not been able to supply the demand but this year we grew a very large number and hope to have sufficient. Price: 3 plants for 25c, 7 for 50c, or 15
for $1.00, postpaid. CHIVES.
Perfectly hardy little perennial members of the onion tribe,and are ~
grown entirely for their tops, which are used wherever the flavor of onion is required. Planted in small clumps in any common garden soil, they grow readily. The tops appear very early in the spring, and can _be shorn throughout the season. Roots, per bunch, 25c, postpaid.
POTATO ONION SETS.
Indispensable for early onions for bunch- ing, as in a very few weeks they are ready for the table. Price by the pint and quart include prepayment of postage (deduct 15¢ per quartif by express.) Price by the peck and bushel is subject to market variations, and they are shipped at buyer’s expense. If you wanta large lot write for prices.
WHITE BOTTOM SETS.—The bottom onion sets grown from seed are the most
, . early use and large onions. = 85e, ple. $1.00, bu. $8.25. YELLOW BOTTOM SETS.—Like above, * except the color. Per pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pk. 85e, bu. 8.75. RED BOTTOM SETS.—Per pt. l5c, qt. 30¢, 5 eas cs a Hak nee RED TOP or BUTTON SETS.—These are the old-fashioned sets st largely called for in some sections. Per pt.20c, qt. 35¢, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00. ATO ONION SETS.—Valuable for early crop, as they mature One mild and of sweet flavor. Per pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.10, bu. $3.75.
Per pt. 20¢, qt.
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SELECTED FARM SEEDS.
Our seed grain is grown especially for seed, in the section best suited to its development and perfect maturity, is all carefully selected, thoroughly cleaned, of the best quality, and we sell at reasonable prices.
PRICES named in this department are subject to any important market changes. The prices are net and not subject to premium or discount which i3 offered on garden seeds.
NOTICE.—VWhile we exercise the greatess care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty expressed or implied. Samples sent for testing if desired.
SHIPPING.—In this department everything that is quoted by the packet or pound 1s sent by mail postpaid; all large quantities, unless noted, are sent by express or freight at expense of the purchaser. Prices named include bags and delivering to depot here.
SEED CORN.
dt costs less than 25 cents an acre to use our carefully selected and tested seed corn. 1s it wise to risk doubt- Sul corn when good seed is so cheap?
The varieties of field corn we offer are the best now in use. They were grown especially for seed purposes, and well matured, cured, carefully sorted by our seed corn experts, and shelled with greatcare. The value of the corn crop in Iowa alone would be increased two million dollars by an average inerease of one bushel per acre, and it has been demonstrated that the crops can be fully doubled by planting some of our improved varieties. We are in the center of the best corn growing country of the world, where the soil and climate are peculiarly adapted to its culture, and now we can say without fear of contradiction, that for theseason of 1897 we have the best supply of seed corn ever offered by any seed firm in the world.
The necessity of planting the very best varieties is plain, and it will not pay you to experiment With the many sorts which we have tried and found worthless, nor to purchase from unsecrupu- lous dealers. We claim to have supplied more farmers with seed corn last year than any other seed firm in the world ever did before. Some dealers, last year seeing the great success we had made in the seed corn trade, purchased common crib corn and sold it out untested and under fictitious names, and it made their customers a great amountof trouble. A)l our seed corn is very carefully tested, and none sent out that we are not certain will grow well under proper conditions. Wedo not warrant it, but we will mail samples for testing to prospectlve customers. Ifa large quantity is wanted, ask for prices. No extra charge for bags.
IOWA SILVER MINE—THE GREAT $1,000.00 CORN.
The most wonderful yielder, 215 bushels per acre withordinary culture. It was in the spring of 1895
| that we first saw this corn. We claim to be corn experts, and we have no money to throw away, ! but as soon as we examined it we purchased the entire stock for $1,000.00 cash. Our judgment was ' correct as proven by the pastseasons crops which were the most marvelous ever grown. Just think ‘ofit! The average corn crop of the United States is only 28 bushels per acre, and there was more | than seven times this amount of Iowa Silver Mine grown on one acre. Would you like to grow ‘this kindofacrop? Plant Iowa Silver Mine corn, plant your whole farm to it. Adopt our new /method of culture which will be sent free to every one ordering this variety of seed corn from us,
DESCRIPTION.—Stalk grows to a heighth of about seven or eight feet and sets the ears about three and one-half to four feet from the ground, just the right height for easy picking. Ona peculiarity we noticed in going over the fleld was that there were no barren stalks every one had an ear, Many stalks had two good ears, and the originator says that that has been characteristic every year that he has grown it. It has nota large growth of fodder,having been bred essentially for
| grain, though it has plenty of blades to support the growth and itis as well rooted as any corn
grown. Thetype is very even. so unusually so that in selecting exhibition ears for the fair in the field he could take the ears as he came to them with very few exceptions. Ears measuring from ten to twelve inches in length and weighing one and one-half pounds arenot uncommon. Just think of it, 47 ears make a bushel. The ears are very uniform in size and shape, with sixteen to twenty straight rows (usually eighteen rows) of deep, pure white kernals set on a small white cob, and the ears are well filled out over the tip. Itis early, matured last year in less than ninety-five days, andhas never been caught by the frost. The cob dries out rapidly so that it is ready for market earlier than any white field corn in existence, fully two weeks earlier than Champion White Pearl. Weclaim thatit is the only strictly pure white corn now on the market. In its yield it will surpass all other varieties of any color. Seventy pounds of corn in the ear will make
| sixty-two pounds shelled. Itis inevery way a distinct type of corn. and possesses many of the
characteristics which have made the Iowa Gold Mine so popular, while the ear is larger.
We stake our reputation upon this corn giving excellent and entire satisfaction and that it is an entirely new origination and not an old sort under a new name. It is hardy, a great drouth resister and summing it all up The best Corn ever Introduced. The acme of perfection, unsur- passed and unsurpassable. The largest ear 100-day corn in existence. We challenge competition. Don’t fail to try it.
AWARD OF PRIZES.
Last year we offered $500.00 in prizes for the largest yield of corn grown on one acre in any part of the United States, and the Iowa Silver Mine surprized everyone with the largest crop ever grown under ordinary conditions in the world. The first prize was awarded to Claus Jochimsen, of Scott county, Iowa, for a crop of 202 bushels and 50 pounds of Iowa Silver Mine corn in the ear grown on one acre ofground Whenshelled this equalled 215 bushels and 20 pounds, being the most marvel- ous crop ever grown ‘Twenty-three varieties of corn competed but the Iowa Silver mine was awarded the following prizes also: 2nd prize, W. A Johnson, Mississippi county, Arkansas... ........... ..++ 8rd ** Jacob Sceves, Nemaha county, Nebrask:z ? ath “ O L Smith, Ross county, Ohio ..........6. 025-4. -s- 5th *§ Wa Green Hmm GCOUNCY; LOXAS .cccccscscau csiiseretc up nnarse inn Hiram oH Shaw, Medina, cOUntY, OWI0w . 2.0.5 ec sce nec cec seealebeviceoe cence ail ee Ae Cannon, Calhoun county, Michigan. ....-.02c00.scccceestennenesacnss Bp eM INS Gnean «Will COUNLY,LLLINOIS 2. i. cae co nncins de wincjer tind > ha bate Wadeeu wbowjane Sth “ Henry H French, Genesee county, Michigan............ 5:65 cee ceeeseee. oe- 85
Average. 129 bushels 52 pounds per acre in ear, or 136 bushels 14 pounds shelled.
NOW FOR 1897 We shall offer liberal prizes as listed on page 16 of this catalogue
e And further—to every one who orders Iowa Silver Mine Seed corn from us we will send free—full information as to how 215 bushels of corn were grown on one acre and instructions so that you can do as well. There is money in farming if you only know how. Don’t be a snail; be progressive; adopt new methods, and use good seed. igure out what your profit would be if your erop was thatlarge. It will pay youto plant your entire field with this variety. You could pay off your farm mortgage in one year. Get your neighbors to order with you. Seed costs only about 30c per acre. Seed must be bought direct from us if you want it strictly pure.
PRICE, Postpaid or by Express Prepaid.—Per 2-0z. packet 10c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60¢, 7 lbs. (will plant an acre) 31.00 Specimen ears, 25c each.
PRICE, by Frelght or Express, Purchaser Paying Charges.—'4 peck 50c, peck 75c, % bushel
| $1.25, bushel $2.00, 2 bushels or more @ $1.85, 10 bushels $17.50.
ORDER EARLY—THERE IS SURE TO BE AN IMMENSE DEMAND.
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THE BEST VARIETY OF YELLOW CORN IN THE WORLD!
Everyone who has tried itis enthusiastic in the praise of this splendid new variety which we introduced in 1892. Iowa is not called a gold mining state, but in this grand new variety farmers of this country will find a veritable mine of wealth. It has received the most cordial endorse- ment as the best and most profitable variety ever grown. It is early, ripening only a few days later than Pride of the North; ears are not large, but of good size and symmetrical; color a bright golden yellow, as handsome as a twenty dollar gold coin just from the mint; grain is very deep, cod small, and therefore dries out very quickly as soon as ripe. Seventy pounds of ear corn makes sixty to sixty-two pounds of shelled corn, and in hauling to market it weighs out five bushels more to the wagon load than common yarieties in the same size wagon. We have shelled selected ears of this variety which produced sixty-four pounds of shelled corn and only siz pounds of cobs to the bushel. This is an unparalleled record. it cannot be equaled by any other corn in the world. Thou- sands of our customers say that they consider it the ne plus ultra in corn; that it would be impossible to attain any nearer perfection. Itmatures perfectly up to the extreme northern tier eeecustios in Iowa. We can more confidently recommend ;
tas the acme of perfection and stake our reputation on its a aa pleasing everyone who tries it. One carload lot of four hun- IOWA GOLD MINE CORN, (Hrom a photograph.) dred bushels of Iowa Gold Mine corn was carefully weighed, andj; LEGAL TENDER.—With the exception of our Iowa Gold Mine, we after shelling it was reweighed and there was just 456 bushels. Just | consider the Legal Tender the best yariety of yellow dent corn for. think of it—a gain of 14 bushels to the 100/ Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and the south. It is the result of about ten
Remember, if you want pure Iowa Gold Mine corn you must pur- | years’ selection by a seed corn specialist in Lowa, and has taken first chase it directfrom us. Ifyou purchasefrom your local dealer, insist | premium at many state andcounty fairs. The corn is very productive, onseeing that our label is in every bag, plainly marked Lowa Séed | of uniform pure yellow color, ear very large and Jong and a deep grain} Company. It will pay youto change your seed, and don’t fail to at | ona small cob, while the stalk does not grow too large. The intro- least see asample of Lowa Gold Mine before buying elsewhere. Notice | ducer says: ‘‘Our ideal earis an ear two-thirds as large around asitis our low prices this year. Per large package, 5c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, | long, containing sixteen to twenty rows, and small shank. The ker- postpaid. By freight, pk. 0c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. or more at $1.00 per bu. | nels are deep, the cob is small at the butt and the ear holds its bigness)
toward the point until near tapering off. It should be capped over, | r, iy i and the kernels should hold their bigness toward) i" 1 tat ; wn a i! f | Hi (Tian WK ba iI i“ | zu
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TT not recommend it for the extreme northern portion \ of this state. Per peck 50°: »ushel $1.25; 2 bushels or, more, @ $1.00.
STAR LEAMING.—The Leaming corn, which or- iginated with Mr. Leaming, of Onio, was alwaysa good variety, but it had some serious faults for cul-. ture in this state, and we have refrained from giv- ing it our endorsement. A few years ago we found
aaa \! the point and the butt run out straight and not Poe ' crinkle.’’ It matures in about 115 days, but we do mT | | |
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Iowa farmer, who had been selecting it for many years. We were greatly pleased with it, but were | not willing to offer it to our customers without still further selection. We now have a corn which isa’ great improvement on the Leaming, but it retains ¢ all the valuable characteristics of that variety, so that instead of giving it a new name, we call it Star} Leaming to distinguish it from other strains. It! Will ripen in 100 days,has medium size ears, grains of # good depth, and | rich golden yellow color. It is very pro- | ductive, and we are sure will please our customers. It can only be obtained by ordering direct from us. Peck 50c; bushel $1.25; 2 bush- els or more @ $1.00.
LEGAL TENDER.
CHAMPION WHITE PEARL.—This was undoubtedly the best variety of white corn before the in- troduction of Iowa Silver Mine, grows to medium height, prolific and has given splendid satisfaction to our customers. Per peck 50c; bushel $1.25; 2 bushels or more @ $1.00,
EVERGREEN FODDER SWEET CORN.—This is one of the most valuable items on the list for stock farmers and one which they should devote more land to. Last year our sale for it was fully three times that of the previous season and it has everywhere proved highly satisfactory. Our corn will yield a large quantity of fodder which is rich and nutritious. Valuable for feeding hogs and milch cows. Dairy farmers will find that our Evergreen fodder corn is fully double the value of field corn for fodder purposes. It has a good stalk filled with large, succulent leaves, which are greatly relished by stock. Per pk. 50c; bu. $1.25.
EXICAN JUNE CORN.—A giant among corn, growing from 16 to 20 feet in height, with
Be the ground. Agrand variety for grain in the south, for the silo in the north,anda
grand curiosity for every section. It is exceedingly leafy in is upper sections and this gives special
value to it for the silo. A few stalks of this giant corn will make a grand sight ‘nany garden. It is svhite dent with a good sizedear. Pkt. 5c, \% lb. 5c, lb. 50c, postpaid.
The seeds purchased from you produced the finest| ‘I grew 480 bushels of your Iowa Gold Mine corn on yields ever seen in our county. The Iowa Silver Mine four acres eer ale) panne oF 120 us a corn yielded 188 bushels to the acre.” wee Oe ts old Mi rk siely, Wooatan eta
y. NVSON, J issinpt " ke. “* Your low Fold Mine w f 4 Wi oT OBES ON aaa Pree es Ae remarkably well and produced 500 bushels of good “Your seeds were as good as any I ever planted.|sound corn. My neighbors with as good, or better con The Iowa Gold Mine corn is pronounced by everybody | ditions, ee Caen one or Se Co) soft eee Z i; i i od to be the best corn ever raised |never made a more profitable investment thr my tie. a ed Wd Pv oTRD GREENLEE, Mason Co., W. Va. F. H. FURNEAUX, Arapohoe Co., Colo. EVERGREEN FODDER SWEET CORN.
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PRIMITIVE CORN,
PRIDE OF THE NORTH.—(See cut No.1.) This variety has been grown and improved in the extreme northern part of lowa. ‘he ears are 8 to 10 inches long with small cob and kernel; seventy pounds of ears will make sixty pounds of shelled corn; color bright orange, and very uniform. Will ripen in ninety days and matures in this latitude when planted in June. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.40, 2 bu. or more @ $1.20.
LONGFELLOW FLINT.—(See cut No. 2.) An eight-rowed yellow flint variety, with ears from 10 to 15 inches long, 144 to 2'% inches in di- ameter, and are well filled out to extreme end of cob. The cob is small and the kernel large and broad, ripens in 8 to90days. This corn is well adapted to the northwest, and is said to produce 200 bushels of ears to the acre in Massachusetts. In ordering, be sure and put in the word flint, to distinguish from our Longfellow Dent. Per pk. 75e, bu. | $2.00, 2 bushels or more @ $1.75.
CLARK’S EARLY MASTODON.—(See cut No. 3.) Very popular in some sections of the country owing to its large size and record of enormous yields. In the celebrated American Agriculturist eorn con- test in 1889, the Early Mastodon outyielded every other yellow corn in America, Mr. Alfred Rose, of New York state, raising 213 bushels of Shelled corn to the acre. It is hardy, of strong, rank growth, ears of good size. Matures in 120 days. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. or more @ $1.25.
LENOCHER’S HOMESTEAD.—(See cut No. 4.) Well known in Iowa from its having won the Jowa Homestead prize of $100.00 as the largest
| producer in the state. In 1891 this variety yielded 345 bushels on three / acres with ordinary culture. It was also awarded a diploma at the World’s Fair. This variety originated with Mr. G. F. Lenocher, one of
’ the most pracvical farmers and corn growers in the state. Color dark ‘red with light colored cap; grain deep and hackled. Ear somewhat above the average size; cob small and dries outrapidly, so that it has has never been caught by frost. We believe it to be a safe corn to plant
| inany part of Iowa. It shells readily and | the grain is so soft that it makes an excel- ! lent corn for feeding, although its color is objectionable for marketing. Ourseed was
| grown for us by the originator and has been carefully selected by him for seed purposes.
) Per pk. d0c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. or more @ $1.25.
IOWA YELLOW DENT.—We always aa- ' vise farmers to buy the best named vari- eties in buying seed . corn, and believe it pays them in the long run. This isa cheaper corn, however,and quite pop- ular some years. Ask for special price in lots of 25 bus. or more. Per pk. 40c, bu. $1.00, 2 bus. or more @ 75c.
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PRIMITIVE or HUSK CORN,—It is from this wild variety that all of our cultivated kinds have sprung. The ears are of fair size and each individual kernel or grain is covered with a husk and all enclosed in an outer husk like common corn. In some of the wild and unculti- vated 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. Some stalks bear as many as twenty ears. Large pkt. 10c, 1b. 50c, postpaid.
EARLY LONGFELLOW DENT.—(See cut No. 5.) For several years one of our growers has been at work originating this new sort, the object being to obtaina variety fully as early as Pride of the North wiih much larger ear. He succeeded so well that we take pleasure in introducing it. The accompanying engraving was accurately made from an ear of the corn and well shows its shape. which is different from any other sort inexistence and suggested the name. Werecom- mend it highly to our many customers in northern Iowa and Minne- sotaas the best early corn offered. The grower who has had it for several years claim it vields as wellas any of the large sorts. Stalks of medium height, strong and not easily blown down. Ears have 12 rows, and are 10 to 14 inches in length, kernel rather shallow. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, 2 bus. or more @ $1.25.
HICKORY KING.—A white field corn, which has the largest grains, with the smallest cob, of any white corn ever introduced. So large are the grains and so extremely small the cob that on an ear broken in half a single grain will almost completely cover the cob section. Of strong. vigorous growth, and yields splendid crops on light soil, and is un- doubtedly the most productive white field corn for the south. We do not, however, consider it a safe crop for this state. Per pk. 75c, bu. $2.00, 2 bus. or more @ $1.75.
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LINCOLN OATS.—When we _ introduced these oats to our customers in 1893 they had never been tested in this state, but had done so exceptionally well in Minnesota that w9 hadmuch faithinthem. Seven prizes, amount- ing to $500, were offered for the largest crops growz from one bushel of seed sown. and in our 1894 catalogue we published the list of awards, the first prize going to a man who grew 174 bushels from one bushel of seed sown, and the average of seven successful competitors was 116 bushels each. What we claim for the Lincoln is that it is a very heavy yielder, is comparatively early, has proven to be entirely rust proof, and stands up exceptionally well. On account of its soft nib, heavy meat and thin hull it is unsur- passed for feeding and for making into oat- meal. Our price is low this vear and you should try them. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. £0c, post- paid. Peck 40c, bushel $1.00, 2 bushels or more at 80c, 10bushels or more at 75c.
GREAT NEW ZEALAND OATS.—This grand new variety was first introduced by us in 1895 and has given remarkable satisfaction, in one instance yieldiug 102 bushels per acre while other varieties in thesame vicinity yielded only 40 to 50 bushels. Itaverages a trifle higher than other sorts, has very stiff, strong straw, never known to lodge. About one week later in maturing than the common round head oat, thus giving time to harvest the hay crop. Tested 40 lbs. to the bushel from the machine without recleaning, and gives an extra- ordinary large yield. They stool out remarkably well, and thus re- quire less seed to the acre. Last year common oats rusted very badly but the New Zealand was almost entirely free from rust on all kinds of soils. Henry Wallace. editor of the Wallace Farmer, saw agrowing crop, last year, and spoke very highly of them. Their only fauit is that they are and always have been somewhat mixed with round head
SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
VELVET CHAFF, or BLUE STEM WHEAT.—Several years’ test has proven that this does the bést of any sort throughout Iowa. Itis a remarkable, semi-hard spring wheat, yielding large crops free from rust. The millers here pay 5cents per bushel more for it than for any other sort. Lb. 25c,3 lbs. 65c, pk. 50¢, bu. $1.50. 2 bu. or more @ $1.25.
TURKISH RED WINTER WHEAT.—Has proved invincible, every year without exception producing a good paying crop It is strictly IRON-CLAD and almost entirely free from rust, blight and scab, and lives through winter in the most exposed places. It has a record of 44 bushels to the acre. The grains are plump and quite hard. Per bu. $1.00, 2 bu, or more @ 90c. :
oats, Per peck 40c, bu. $1.00, 2 bu. or more @ 80c, 10 bu. or more @ 75c
IDEAL BARLEY.—And it is indeed an ideal which will please everyone who tries it. Our cut well illustrates it. The heads are large and well filled with large, plump kernels which not only are Without the objectionable long, harsh beards. but also are hulless.
2 Those who have grown it claim that it will produce a very much larger crop than any other variety. It weighs 60 to 65 lbs. to the \ Was | Alas zs measured bushel, while ordinary barley weighs only 48 lbs. The \) SN / , hulls of the common barley form quite a proportion of the total } \ I weight, but there is no waste in the Ideal—it is hulless. It isa | great improvement on the old hulless barley which had a black grain, as the Ideal is white. The straw is very stiff and strong, amply sufficient to stand the weight of the heavy heads. It is the handsomest, most productive ahd best variety we know of and we are sure it will prove satisfactory. Per pkt. 5c, lb. 35c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. By freight, per pk. 75c, bu. $2.00. :
MANSHURY BARLEY.—Is one of the best six- rowed sortsgrown, Itis early in ripening, which helps it to fill well, thus it is always plump. lt has a strong, upright straw, and yields from fifty to seventy bushels per acre. ‘The heads of this barley are very long, and contain from seventy-five to one hundred great, plump, heavy kernels of grain. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, pk. 40c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. or more @ $1.00. \
SPRING RYE.—This grain is often planted by the farmers especially for the paper makers, who prefer it to any other. The straw is shorter and stiffer than the winter variety and is always easily secured, while the grain is of equal value. Per 1b. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. or more $1.10.
WINTER RYEF.—Our seed is choice and sure to satisfy. Per pk. 40c, bu. $1.00, 2 bu. or more @ 80c.
FIELD PEAS.—Each year there is a large in- crease in the number of our best farmers who sow field peas, and they claim they are one of the most profitable crops for fattening stock, and especially for hogs. Stock eat them with great avidity. Also profitable for marketing as dry or split peas. Sow two bushels to the acre, or if with oats, one bushel of each.
Scotch Beauty.—Best of the blue field peas. Pods and peas are large and it is very productive. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.75, 2 bu. or more @ $1.50.
White Canada.—More ‘used than any other. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. or more @ $1.25.
Biue or Green,—Lile above, except that the color
isa bluish green. Per pk.65c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. or more @, $1.25.
BROOM CORN,—This is a profitable crop and should be more largely cultivated. ree a carefully selected, and every grower should plan
BBRSED IY) WEE LLINS. two or more sorts, to make a crop more certain.
Dwarf Emerald.—See Novelties. Per 1b. 35¢c,3lbs. 75ce. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.75. 251bs. $3.00, 100 Ibs. $10.0
Australian.—Makes the most even and perfect shaped and colored hurl brush of any variety that we have ever seen, almost every pound of it being straight, of light green color, and suitable for the best parlor brooms. It is much more productive than most other kinds, the brush is much longer and is sure to bring a higher price. Per lb. 80c,3 lbs. 75c. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.00, 25 Lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $6.50.
Wilson’s Improved Evergreen.—An improvement on the Tall Evergreen. It stands well, is long and free from crooked brush. Per pound, 30c; 3 lbs. 75¢e. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs, 84.00,
California Golden.—Per Ib. 25c,3 lbs. 60c. By freight, 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. $3.00, Dwarf Evergreen.—Per 1b. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By freight, 10 lbs, 75c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $4.00.
SEED FLAX.—It pays to own your own flax seed, instead of raising it on contract. Prices are subject to change duriug the season; present price is per pk. 65e. bu. $1.75.
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AMBER SUGAR CANE,—This popular variety has nearly talen the place of other sorts. It is the earliest and makes the finest qual- ity of amber syrup, andalso makes good sugar. Succeeds well both north and south. From 100 to 200 gallons of syrup, or from 700 to 1,500 pounds of sugar can be made from an acre of this cane. Our seed is carefully selected and of superior value. Per Ib. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, 10 lbs or more by express, or freight, 5c per 1b., 100 lbs. $8.00.
FODDER CANE.—When sown broadcast this makes one of the most valuable crops for feeding
reen, and we are tempted to call
t the most valuable forage crop in existence. Every dairy farmer should put in a few acres. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. Ten pounds or more at 4c per pound, 100 lbs $1.50.
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EGYPTIAN LENTILS.—Largely used in Oriental countries and is one of their principal articles of diet. that the dish of pottage was made for which Esau sold his birth- Bible times, and many will be interested in them for that reason. They are in growth similar to peas and may be used in any way that you would use shelled beans, and they also make an excellent soup. Sow and cultivate same as garden peas and thresh out in the fall. Pkt. 5¢, oz. 10¢, f 1b. 30e, 1b. 75e. By express, 5 lbs. or more @ 30¢
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SOJA BEANS.—(Coffee Berry.)—During recent years this va- riety has been largely sold under the name of German Coffee Berry at extravagantly high prices, but we prefer to offer it under its correct name. The berries ripenin about four months from time of planting and produce a crop of twenty to thirty bushels to the acre and are as easily grown as other beans. When roasted and ground it closely resembles coffee and tastes quite similar. Some mix half and half with coffee when using
Its great value to the farmer lays in the fact that when ground it makes one of the most valuable crops for feeding stock and adds greatly to the milk production. Claimed also to be much superior to clover for fertilizing the soil and for pasturing, or feeding the green fodder, of which it frequently yields from eight to ten tons per acre.
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DWARF ESSEX RAPE,
PROLIFIC TREE BEANS.—Quite a valuable variety for field culture, grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely, sometimes yielding 45 bush- els per acre. The beans closely resemble the White Navy.
Per pkt. 5c, % pt. 15c, at. 40c, postpaid.
bu. 32.75.
By freight, per pk. 75c,
JAPANESE BUCK WHEAT.-About a week earlier than Silver
Hull, and yields almost as much
wheat
again. equal in quality to any other buck- . while it is much more pro- ductive than any other, and suc- ceeds well far north. As the straw is heavier and it branches more, it does not need to be sown as thickly as the other kinds. Per lb. 25e, 3 Ibs. 60c. 40ce, 100 lbs. per bushel. TREE AND HEDGE SEEDS.—As tree seedlings make but a small rst season, it is best to plant in rows or beds and transplant
aces at one or two years old. i Postage prepaid except at the five-
y growth the fi to permanent pl first winter with straw or hay. pound rate, at which purchaser pays the charges. cents each. a *
American White Ash.—* Ib. lic, lb. 50c. 5 lbs. or more G@ 25e.
Pox Elder.—*% 1b. 15c, lb. 50c,5 lbs. ormore@25c.
Speciosa or Hardy Catalpa.—Oz. 10c, 4 1b. 20c, Ib. 85¢, 5 lbs. or more
Oc.
Promcee Locust.—% Ib. 20c, 1b. 50c, 6 lbs or more @ 25c.
Black Locust.—%4 lb. 20e, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more @, 2e. x _—Its rapid growth, beautiful form and foliage, and, s timber and fruit, make it a valuable Oz. 20¢e, 4 Ib. 65e, 1b. $2.00.
Osage Orange.—It mades a handsome and durable hedge. Lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25. By freight, pl. $2.00, bu. $7.00. Heaven.—Of rapid growth and tropical appearance. Oz. 10¢, % Ib. 30¢, lb. 75e.
Russian Mulberry more than all, the excellence of it tree for the northwest.
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By freight, 10 lbs. 82.50, eauals $1.30
LV Sow broadcast 4% bushel to the acre, or it may be » Pipnied in drills three feet apart and one foot between plants. j er pkt. 5c, 34 1b. lie, lb. 40e, postpaid. Pk. $1.00, bu. 83.50.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE,—A forage plant of great merit, easily grown in any part of the United States on any land that will raise turnips or corn, and will furnish abundant supplies of suc- culent, rich, nutritious pasture at a season when it is most need— Is of great value for sheep and lambs and when turned in on
it, to use a common expression, “they soon weigh like lead.’ It is also of value for pasturing cattle. _to pasture 10 to 15 lambs on for two to two and one-half months. It is often sown broadcast, about five pounds to the acre, but will yield much better if drilled about two 22 inches apart and cultivated until plants are too large. may be sown in May, but we do not advise sowing until June or It can, however, be sown with grain in the spring, and it
is said to not interfere with the grain crop. The Dwarf Essex
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It will keep a long time in early winter if cut and put in heaps like shocks of hay. Large pkt. 5c, 1b. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By express, 5 lbs. or More @ 25c per Ib., 25 1bs. $5, 100 lbs. $15.
SOJA BEANS, OR COFFEE BERRY.
KAFFIR CORN.—An excellent fodder plant. yielding two crops of fodder during a season. Grows four to five feet high, upright stallk, with numer- ous large leaves, greatly relished by cattle and horses. The seed crop is also heavy, sometimes yielding sixty bushels to the acre. It does better sown in drills three feet apart using six to eight pounds of seed per acre. Per lb. 25c 3 lbs. 60c, By freight, 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs, $1.00, 100 lbs. $3.
JERUSALEM ARTYCHOKES.—(Zhe greatest hog food known.)—These are attracting much attention on account of their great fattening properties, great productiveness (over one thousand bushels having been grown on one acre), and ease with which they canbe grown. They need not be dug in the fall; the hogs should be turned in on them, and will help themselves by rooting for them. One acre will keep from twenty to thirty head in fine condition from October until April, except when the ground is frozen too hard for them to root. They are also said to be a preventative of cholera and other hog diseases, and they are also highly recommended for milch cows, increasing the yield of milk and at the same time improving their condition. Three bushels will seed an acre, and they should be cut the Same as potatoes, one eye to a cut being sufficient. Plant in April or May,in | in rows three feet apart and two feet in the rows, and covered about two inches deep. To destroy them they should be plowed under when the plant is about a foot high, at the time the old tuber has decayed and new ones are not yet formed. Per lb. 80c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. By freight or express,
mn pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. of 3 bu. (enough for one acre) $3.00.
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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
CLOVER SEED.
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most particular. Ovher seed dealers who happened to be in : 4 ‘ our warehouse when we were cleaning clover have often re- { marked that the seed looked so extra nice they should not reciean it. From these same lots of seed we were cleaning My out five to ten pounds to the hundred pounds of weed seed, : SANE nt ay sand and shrunken clover seed. This makes quite adiffer- § { +7. » 2 Sy WY ence in real value, and our seed is really worth $1.00 to $2.00 § == 4
ber one hundred pounds more than that obtained from most :
ealers.
A PRICE LIST of Clover and Grass Seeds is published every week from January until June. It gives complete de- scriptions of all kinds of clover and grass seeds and much information of value to farmers. Ask for a copy of it whenever you wish to purchase.
PRICES on clover and grass seeds are changing almost daily, so that we are unable to quote prices which will be invariable. Don’t fail to write for prices before buying. If you are in a hurry for the seed you can order it and we will send seed to full value of money sent, on the day order is received. The following are the prices we areselling seed at on the date this catalogue goes to press (Dec. 28, 1896.) We will furnish 20 lbs. or more at the 100-lb. rate:
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EARLY HARVEST MIL- LET.—this new variety was pEonne by sowing the Gol- en Wonder and Manitoba millet together and they formed a perfect cross or so- called hybrid, the seed bein different in size, sha an color from either of its pa- rents. Itis as early, if not earlier, than the Manitoba,
Ry TEN while the head is more like % s Bo] $s x the Golden Wonder.:being not Rees Scis= Ss 28 so long, but much fuller. The eelss| 8s 23 fodder stays green and in ex- ca) © gq & ™ S a cellent condition aven after Se ee esky the seed is fully ripe, differing CLOVER, Medium Red, best...........- 15 | 25 |$ 7 00/54 20 in this respectfroum any other Medium Red, 2d grade..............+++. w...|.-..| 5 50] 3 30 kind. The crop from which Mammoth Red..... ...cceeeee cree eens 15 | 25 | 7 25] 4 35 our seed was harvested was ANSI G He Pe Some abs seictceeseretoame 7| 25} 9 00! 5 40 cut just fifty-one days after INVA ENS eae SNE: Seana, A oaM 2 SEEN 20 | 25 | 8 265] 4 95 the seed was sown. Thus it Crimson (Scarlet Incarnate) 20 | 25 6 70] 4 60 would be easy to raise two TCO ees ee. Beh eee eee 6 | 35 | 15 00] 9 00 crops in one season on the JHOUCV terse esconan: seane ede ES AOD Ou teeta lees same ground. It ripens seed TIMOTHY, best............. eee ees |2O) Mae aZOl eet before pigeon grass or any KY. BLUE GRASS, fancy cleaned, 15to 60 | 30 | 12 00] 1 68 kind of barn grass, and yields Extra cleaned.............. .... 23t0 100 | 25, 8 O0| 1 12 40 bushels of seed to the acre, RED TOP, fancy cleaned............... 12 | 35 | 16 00] 2 24 The hay is fully equal to Gol- rime Wee e ise Aie ec analy ene ee sO hall eS KOON TD den Wonder and is as good as ORCHARD GRASS.............060.055 14 | 35 | 14 00] 1 96 any variety of millet. The MILLET, German...............-- a 50] 20] 200] 96 stem is well filled with broad Common eters eee :.. 50] 20} 150) 72 leaves instead of ee Manitoba secon cnt. nee ee 50 | 20| 2 25| 1 08 leaves simply at the base an HUNGARIAN. .......-c00ceseee- seeeees BO | 20] 2 25] 1 08 makes just as good hay when FANCY GRASSES, Rhodefsland Bent 25 | 40 | 20 00}..... cut after seed is ripe as other Meadow Fescue (English BlueGrass). 20} 25] 9 O0/..... millets do cut green. Prof. Perennial Rye Grass 35/1/25) 7/50|.!. 05 A. A. Crozier, of the Michigan Crested Dogstail............ ... .... 15 | 50 | 30 00]..... Agricultural College, tested Sweet Vernal. ...... ........665 Oe 203 | 4 04s B TOO | tee it very thoroughly and writes Sheep’s Fescue .... 25 | 35 | 13 00 us: ‘Your new millet is the Craspine Bentini ce ses 18 | 40 | 22 o0|..... earliest kind of millet we
have out of 73 samples from various parts of the world, and I think it will also prove productive.’’ All things con- sidered, we believe it to be the mi)let of all others for the Iowa farmers, and advise all try at least a small quantity this year. Per large pkt. 5e, Ib. 25¢, 3 lbs, 60¢c, postpaid. By freight, 5 lbs. or more @ 6e, 100 lbs. $2.10, equals $1.00 per bushel.
Wood Meadow.......... 25 PERMANENT PASTURE, high land 30 | 35 | 12 00].....
Horimedinwmiland soe sce otenanene 30 :
For low, wet land 80 | 35 J 12 00|.....
Two-bushel grain bags to hold seed 15c each.
COLLECTION OF CLOVERS.—For trial, one ounce each of the above seven kinds of clover for 25c, postpaid. One pound each of seven kinds, by express, $1.00.
The seeds you sent me are indeed more than you claim for them. The timothy is fresh and clean. Clover seed the clean- est I ever saw tested under a microscope, Please accept thanks for honorable treatment. JOHN MITMAN, Hooper, Neb.
The Timothy seed I ordered Iwas much pleased with the clover seed received from you. It from you came all right and it
was nice and clean and nothing but seed. was splendid. J. W. MOORE, HENRY ROSEMAN, Muscoda, Wis. EARLY HARVEST MILLET. Hubbard, Ohio”
A N IC E LAWN Is easily secured by sowing our Lawn Grass Seed. Ask for cireu- lar giving full instructions for preparing a perfectlawn anywhere, CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS.—The best mixture for general use, One pound will sow 300 to 400 square feet. Per qt. 30c, postpaid, By freight, bushel of 15 lbs., ® 25, 5 bu. for $10.00. SHADY LAWN SEED.—Specialty adapted for growing in shade. Per at. 35¢ postpaid. TERRACE LAWN SEED.—For terraces and embankments. Per qt. 35c, postpaid.
SUNFLOWER.
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN.—The largest of allsunflowers. This is without doubt one ofthe best paying crops that can be raised. The seed makes the best of food for poulsry and cin be raised at a very trifling cost (about one-third the cost of corn), and the stalks, W hich grow very large, make excellent firewood. It is also said to afford protection against malaria. Large pkt. 5c. Ib. 25¢. 3 lbs. 65c. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 8c per lb.
WHITE BEAUTY.—A mammoth single-flowering variety with pure white seeds, which is the result of eight years of careful selection. Desirable for the flower garden and also unex= celled for poultry, outyielding the old sorts almost two to one in quantity of seeds produced to theacre. Large pkt. 5c. 1b. 35¢, By express5 lbs. or more @ 20e.
BLACK GIANT.—A monster among sunflowers; seeds black. Quite attractive. Pkt. 5c, oz. Ibe.
The seeds I purchased from you : From New Zealand—)c:. done nn and Iam TRY SPILTZ gure I can obtain a large nuuber of orders from my neigabors éeason for you. ERNEST C. MOON, TeUka, Auckland, N. Zealand. Mi Received the clover seed in good shape and am very uch pleased | THE NEW GRAIN.
m with it, as it is 80 clean and ht. STEPHEN JENKINS, S 16. ’ clean and brig f ilie, Towa. ee page
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SEED POTATOES.
With no other seed is the importance of change more essential than with the potato. By using our northern grown seed you are assured of early ma- turicy, increased yield and a vigorous growth. Our stock, as usual, has been grown from seiected seed, and expressly for seed purposes. Order as early as possible, stating whether you aesire them shipped by express or freight, sud we will ship as soon as the weather permits. We willship ab any time, when requested to do so, regardlessof the weather, bub custoiners in this case must take the risk. Prices are subject to any important mar- ket changes. At prices named we make no charge for boxes, barrels or drayage. ROUND PRICES.—A1I varieties 30c per 1b., 31bs. fur 7o¢, postpaid,
VAN ORNAM’S EARLIEST.—This magnificent novelty, introduced by us, originated with Van Ornam Bros., of Cass county, Lowa, the originators of Burpee’s Extra Barly and several other standard varieties, and they call this the best of all. Smooth, of excellent shape, and resembles the Early Rose in color before ripe, but turning \o a creamy white, Size is large to very large, with few small ones. Yields an immense crop during dry seasons. Has ripened its whole crops one to three weeks earlier than the Early Rose or Beauty of Hebron. Per pk. 50c, bu, $1.25, bol. $3,00.
PARSON’S PROLIFIC.—Introduced by us in 1882, and by far the best main crop potato in cultivation for lowa growers. They are a very nice, smooth, white potato, slightly russeted and with eyes almost eveu with the y surface. They run unusually even in size, there being but few small ones - == = and no overgrown large potatoes. It is the potato for main crop: and it will PARSON’S PROLIFIC. pay you to plant some of themthis year. Per pk. 40c, bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.25.
EXTRA EARLY OHIO.—(/ancy Northern Grown Slock.\—For several| FREEMAN.—The tuber is oval in shape and russet in color; flesh /years past we have been having these grown in the noted Red Riyer | very white, both raw and when cooked; very fine grain and very best Valley, about 450 miles north of Des Moines, and careful tests have | flavor. From thetime they are as large as hen’s eggs until new pota- he them to be fully ten days eailier than our Iowa grown stock. | toes come in the next year they burst open when boiled with their ) This is a great advantage to the gardener and puts this variety atthe | jackets on, appearing snow white and floury. Has matured in 39 days Bread es the list of extra earlies. They are all of good AYQUBES size, | from time of planting. A good yielder. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, bbl. $3.50. » strictly pure, smooth, and entirely free from scab and rot. In our i
tests they are positively the earliest to mature their entire crop of any |. EARLY BEAUTY OF HEBRON.—A standard early sort. Per pk. ‘variety we have ever had, and outyield other early sorts about two to | 50¢, bu. $1.60, bbl. $2.50. i
'one. It is aspecial favorite with marketmen, and the most profitable] EARLY SIX WEEKS,—Claimed to be without exception the earliest }potato they can possibly grow. The sprout is very strong and the! potato in existence. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00.
)vine grows erect, making it easy to cultivate, ——
jand on account of its early maturity you can g CHAMPION OF AMERICA. get the highest prices and have the land for —A potato of large size and sothercrops. The tubers grow compact in the fine quality, having a record thill, are easily dug. very few small ones, of yielding immense crops in tmearly every one being of marketable size; some localities. Tubers large tthey keep firm until late in the spring. and sell rapidly on the mar- ‘One grower reports that for several years ket at goou prices. Per pk. ) past the yield has been from 300 to 500 bushels 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. (per acre. This is our specialty in standard ‘varieties. Don’t plant Iowa grown stock ) when you can obtain these. Per pk. 50c, bu. ) $1.25, bbl. $3.00.
EARLY OHIO.—Iowa grown. Per pk. 35c, ' bu. 85c, bbl. $2.00.
BONANZA.—One of the leading varieties ‘formaincrop. The tubers are large, oblong, )}somewhat flattened, skin smooth, flesh firm, )white and fine grained. Productive and of )superior quality. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.00, bbl. 22 50,
RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2.—Origina- ted on the experimental grounds of the Aural ® ‘New Yorker, where more than five hundred / Varieties have been tested practically during
the past twelve years, and it proves the § largest yielder ofany. Large and unusually ‘smooth, with few and shallow eyes: skin is white, as is the flesh, which is of superior ) quality Medium late and best drouth resister. | Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.25.
HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED.—We have }a quantity of very choice potato seed from | the flower ball (the true seed) which we are | pleased to offer our customers this year. It
Eetie ceoe seed that all the choice new va- 'rieties of potatoes are originated, and there ‘is much interest in growing them. Sow in WPSINAS JEANS Is QlENtey fairly rich sojland give them good cultivation, The second year they | COLLECTION.—One pound of each of the ten varieties for $1.00 by | develop their characteristics. Per pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. for 26c, postpaid. express, purchaser to pay charges. :
SEED SWEET POTATOES.
iS For twenty years past our firm has been known as headquarters in central lowa for Sac me. Choice seed sweet potatoes. Our stock is grown. stored and handled especially for seed =) purposes and cannot fall to please all. So perfect is our manner of packing that thereis ==- rarely a complaint, although they are usually considered very perishable, by reason of changes in the weather or rough handling, but we cannot guarantee safe delivery. Price Subject to market changes. Write for prices on large lots. We ship about April 12th, usually. EARLY YELLOW JERSEY.—In spite of the many so-called new varieties, all of which we have tested, the Early Yellow Jersey holds the first place. The earliest, most produc- tive, of short ‘chunky’ shape, and of the very best quality Notstringy. Very few small
ones. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.40, bbl. $3.00. : \VSLLLKLKLKKLKKKLLKKKKKKLKKKL ELLA
RED JERSEY; RED NANSEMOND, r CONCAVED AND CURVED SEED POTATO WHITE SOUTHERN QUEEN. We 4QeNIFE,—itis thin and of the right shape to
can supply choice seed stock of these Se varieties, if ordered by April 5th, at 75¢ cut one, two and three- % eye pieces fast and not
» (y she 5 =) 4 per peck, $2.¢0 per bushel, #4.50 per : crack the tuber nor in- A
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‘ } YELLOW NANSEMOND.—The old apesenoreosatceids
‘ standby; by some growers considered
equal tothe Jersey. Per pk. 60c, bu. 31.40, bbl. $3.00. So a
_ VEINELESS SWEET POTATOES.—A novelty which has proved very popular in some places. Write for price of seed and plants in March or April, Present price is $1.00 per peck, #3 00 per bushel.
Iowa SEED COMPANY, DES MOINEs, Iowa.
FLOWER SEEDS.
Our floral beauties come in for their full share of attention. and in fact we have this year given them more time and space than ever before on our grounds. We hayein our employ an experienced specialist in this line, who, under our supervision, attends to growing whatever can be grown to advantage in this country, tests all novelties offered in this country cr Europe, and is constantly striving, by selection and hybridiz- ation, to improve the leading varieties, and make our choice Iowa flower seeds just What we are striving for—the best in the world All who truly love the beautiful, and
rize all things new and valuable in the floral kingdom, will be interested in the follow-
ng pages, and also in looking over the flower plant and bulb lists. >
ur flower seeds are all fresh and we know they are unsurpassed. Quality is always the first consideration. Our mixtures are mainly made up by ourselves from named varieties, or from growing a large number of the best named varieties together, and will yield a better assortment than is commonly found. This year we list all the varieties alphabetically together. Annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers and everlastings but mention in the description what class they belong to if they are not annuals. The ornamental grasses are listed separately. This will make it easier to find any sort named.
OUR PRICES.—The cost of raising the various sorts of flower seeds varies greatly from such as mignonette, which we can grow a hundred pounds of at but comparatively only a few dollars expense, up to double petunia, which costs us Over one hundred dol-
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who care for more than one good sized bed of any sort, therefore we have filled our packets with a sufficient amount and made prices as «ow as possible, some being only two or three cents each, and we are certain customers will be well pleased with the quantity they contain.
_ DISCOUNTS.—In spite of our very low prices by the packet we still offer flower seeds in packets only to the amount of $1.25 for $1.00. This discount does not apply to collec- tions of seeds nor to seeds by weight or measure.
DIRECTIONS FOR SOWING, ETC.—To insure success the conditions and require- ments of the several species as to soil, moisture, heat, etc., should be studied and then observed in culture. Below we give a few general directions for their culture, though more complete directions will be found printed on many of the seed packets.
The soil best adapted to most flowers is eet rich loam, containing enough sand to 5 ’ makeit porous. If there is some clay with it the colors will be brighter. Make the SESESSSESESSOSSESEEESES SSESEESESSSS surface as smooth and fine as possible, sow seed in rows, covering each sort of seed in
proportion to its size (a good general rule being to cover twice the diameter of the seed) and press the soil down firmly over it. Donot plant any seeds when the ground is wet. Many varieties, such as pansy, verbena, daisy. holly- hock and the fine greenhouse plant seeds, should be sown early in shallow boxes in the house, in soil consisting of equal parts of fine sand and rich, mellow loam, well mixed together and sifted to remove all gravel and lumps. Sow as before directed Covering the box with glass hel to retain the moisture and keeps the temperatureeven. Be careful not to keep them too wet, and as soon as they are large enough to handle transplant into boxes from one to two inches apart, where they are to remain until time to transplant to permanent beds. We will always be glad to answer any questions from our customers relative to the cultivaticn of any kind of plants.
NOVELTIES.—Our list contains all of the most desirable novelties, but instead of separating them we have placed them in alphabetical order with the others, and we believe our customers will find it more convenient for them in ordering. We have this year carefully revised all the descriptions, changing some of them after comparing with the flowers in the field, and we believe no more correct or complete list of desirable sorts can be found in any catalogue.
A NICE LAWN is easily obtained by sowing our Central Park or Evergreen lawn grass seed. It is vastly cheaper than sodding, and you are not bothered with weeds, which are in the sod. See price in grass seed department.
All flower seeds are sent free by mail on receipt of price.
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I LOVE FLOWERS. DON’T YOU?
Gem Collection. (Col. No. 8.)
Consists of 10 packets of the latest flower novelties. Our selection, but very desirable and everybody will want them. Try this grand collection and you will be pleasantly surprised at the result. Price 50c.
Grandmother’s Collection. (Col. No. 7.)
Consists of 10 packets of the old-fashioned favorite flowers, our selection of varieties. Many of these are now beginning to come into favor again and will please young and old. Price 25c.
Children’s Collection, (Col. No. 9.)
Of course the children will want a garden and we desire to encourage them and so offer 6
ing the first year, our selection of sorts for only 15c. ,
These collections are put up ready for mailing and cannot be changed or divided. We will furnish all three collections for 8c. They do not
duplicate with each other.
SSS:
ADLUMIA
ABRONIA.
lars per ounce, and some other kinds which are still more expensive. There are but few
packets of easily grown flower seeds bloom- ©
Trailing habit similar to ver- benas, bearing clusters of sweet- scented flowers. Effective for bedding in masses, and very de- sirable for rock work or hanging baskets. In beds sometimes one plant covers a yard square and is ull of bloom. Best colors mixed. Pkt. 3c.
ABUTILON,
A handsome greenhouse plant. Fine mixed. Pkt. 25c.
(Mountain Fringe). A beautiful hardy perennial vine, with fern- like follage of a pale green color, with pretty flesh-colored blossoms. It is also called Alleghany Vine. Pkt. 10e.
ACROCLINIUM.
Elegant summer flowering an- nuals, forming plants about one foot high, bearing quantities of large double flowers of white, rose, ete., 1 to 2 inches across. Splendid everlastings for winter bouquets. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.
AGERATUM.,.
MEXICANUM.— Very desirable for bouquets; produces a great many blue flowers, and blooms a long time; largely usei by florists; start seed early. Pkt. de.
ALBIFLORUM,.—Like above, on- ly white. Pkt. 5c.
ADONIS, ZEESTIVALIS.— Brilliant scarlet. Blossoms throughout the season. Foliage is graceful and feathery. Height one foot, Pkt, 3c.
A very hardy from Russia, suitable for border plants.
COELI ROSA.—Perfectly hardy
ER pretty, pink-like
lant introduced
lossoms on long slender stems,
Very useful for cutting for bou- quets, and pretty in masses in beds. Also known as Rose of Heaven. About 144 feet high. Deep rosecolor. Pkt. 3c,
ALBA.—White; ceme- fae, be. ania
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ASTERS.
The numerous forms of the aster, and the now great variety of rich colors of its perfectly double flowers make it a leading favorite. Fora late summer and fall display it has no equal, Give the aster a deep, rich soil, with plenty of mulching, and it will surprise even its friends aaa aa profusion of richly-colored perfect flowers. Plant early as
ossible.
2 NEW DIAMOND.—(See cut, No. 1.) The flowers are extremely beau- tiful, 2 to 2% inches across, and the plants grow 18 to 2) inches high. All the stems and branches are terminated by perfect flowers, the entire plant appearing a mass of bloom. The colors range from pure white to blackish purple, and dark, rich crimson. Pkt. J5e.
NEW TRIUMPH.—(No. 2.) The most beautiful and most perfect of alldwarf asters. Each plant forms an elegant bouquet of itself. The individual flowers measure from 2% to 3 inches across. All petals beautifully in-curved; color is peculiarly rjch and brilliant When be- ginning to bloom it is a pure scarlet, but When in full bloom it changes toa magnificent satiny deep scarlet. Pkt. 10c.
SNOWBALL.—(No.3.) A beautiful and distinct variety, originating from the ‘‘Mignon,”’ introduced some years ago. The flowers are semi- spherical, as shown in our engraving; of refined and faultless form: pure white, beautifully imbricated and very freely produced, as many E AS as 30 flowers being frequently borne onasingle plant. The cut blooms Wala * , will remain longer in good condition than most other varieties. Well
‘ adapted for pot culture. This is a valuable acquisition to the aster family, being a novelty of decided merit. Pkt. 15¢
PERFECTION.—(No. 4.) Truffant’s Improved Pzeony Flowered. A favorite class; thrifty, upright growers; flowers large (4 inches across) and almost perfectly round, with incuryed petals; height 18 inches to 2 fot. Our mixture contains many exquisite colors. Pkt 5c¢.
CROWN.—(No 5.) The center of each flower is white, surrounded by abroad margin of color,such as crimson, rose, violet, etc.; flowers large andfreely produced. Height 18inchesto2 feet. Mixedcolors. Pkt 10c. COMET.—(No. 6.)—The shape of this new variety differs from all others, re- sembling closely the large-flowere1 Japanese chrysauthemunis The flowers are from 3% to 4% inches in diameter, perfectly double, many handsome colors mixed. Per pkt. 10c.
HARLEQUIN,—A new dwarf pyramidal strain of great beauty, with oddly spotted and striped very double flowers of red and blue, the same plant often having a great variety of flowers on it, Every one will be pleased with it, and it will always attract great attention. Perpkt 10c
VICTORIA.—This is a magnificent sort, 20 inches high, vig- orous in growth, pyramidal in habit, very free blooming; ONE flowers double to center; very large. Adapted for either garden or window culture. Very brilliant colors, mixed.| PACKET
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Pixt. 10c. EACH DWARF GERMAN .—Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. ie PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET.—Very fine, mixed colors; each OF THE
plant forms a bouquet. Pkt. 10c. ] GRAND SORTS HEDGE HOG, OR NEEDLE.—Very peculiar, long quilled |
pstals, handsome and sure to attract attention. Pkt 10c. NAMED ABOVE NEW WASHINGTON.—The largest aster in cultivation, FOR
flowers often measuring four or five inches across: perfectly
double, fine form, and of inany exquisite colors. Plant is 50 Cts.
pyramidal and yery free blooming; mixed colors. Pkt 102. COLLECTION OF ASTERS.—One pkt eachof the 12 varieties named above Bic. ALL KINDS MI
XED.—Seeds of most of the varieties in abovelist. Plt. 5e.
ROYAL MIX- ED.—A very choice selection of all the best B sorts; none 2d grade. Pht. 10c. HARLEQUIN ASTER,
ALYSSUM.
SWEET.—Has pretty little white flowers, useful for making up in all kinds of smatl bouquets. Its fragrance while sufficiently pronounced, is very delicate. H Makes a pretty border and is one of the best plants for a basket or pot. Pkt 3c
LITTLE GEM,—The plants are very dwarf and remarkably uniform in growth; grows only 3 or 4 inches bigh, and each plant spreads so eee completely cover a circular space 12 to 20 inches in diameter. The plants begin to flower while : quite young and soon become one mass of white, remaining in full bloom from
= Be aw ai spring to fall Deliciously fragrant. More than four hundred clusters of LITTLE GEM SWEET ALYSSUM, flowers in full bloom have been counted on asingle plant Pkt 5c
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Towa SEED CoMPANY, Des Morus, fowa.
AMARANTHUS.
Prized for variety of handsome foliage, whether grown in conservatory or garden. The colors will ke more brilliant if plant- ed in moderately rich soil. Should not be planted in the north before May.
TRICOLOR.—Leaves yellow, red and green; well known as ‘Joseph’s Coat.” Very showy in bedsalone. Hardyannual; two feet high. Pkt. 3c.
STANLEY.—One of the finest of this showy class of annuals, which produces numerous stalks covered with long, thick panicles of crimson flowers. It commences to bloom shortly after sowing and contin- ues until latein thefall. Height 15 inches Pkt. 5c.
CAUDATUS.—(Love Lies Bleeding.) Produces long, drooping chains of brilliant eolored flowers.. Pkt. 3c. :
CRUENTUS.-(Prince’s Feather.) Pkt. 3c. AMARANTHUS.
SALICIFOLIUS.—(Fountain Plant.) Handsome form, beautiful fol- fage; very desirable for centers of beds, borders or pot culture, Pkt 7e.
MIXED VARIETIES.—PKt. se.
AMPELOPSIS.
VEITCHII.—(Boston Ivy.) A good wall plant, clinging to the smoothest surface, Perennial and perfectly hardy. Pkt. 10c.
AMOBIUM.
ALATUM GRANDIFLORUM,.—Very har- dy, everlasting, with.pretty, double, white flowers. Usefulfor bouquets. Pkt. de.
ANAGALLIS.
Low growing plants with remarkably BYBi uandsonte flowers; mixed varieties. t. 10c.
i One of the most beautiful and useful bor-
my der plants, blooming profusely the first
) season from seed, until after frost. The roots may be carried through the winter with protection, and well repay for the ba trouble by the abundance of bloom through ¥ the entire summer. Our mixtures contain all the new and choice colors, including the
beautifully striped, variegated and mar-
gined. TALL VARIETIES MIXED.—Pkt. 5c
TOM THUMB.—A collection of the most beautiful, very dwarf varie- ties; mixedcolors. Pkt. 7c.
AQUILEGIA. (Colwmbine.)
Too much praise cannot be given to these elegant, free-flowering, and deservedly pop- ular hardy plants, blooming profusely through the spring into early summer. Hardy perennial.
MIXED VARIETIES,—Pkt. dc.
WHITE.—Blooms on Decoration Day. Very desirable for cemetery. Per pkt. 10¢,
ARABIS,
ALPINA.—Among the earliest blooming plants, and very useful for rock work edg- ngs, carpet bedding, ete. Flower pure white. Plant 9 inches high and a hardy perennial. Pkt, 10e.
ANTIRRHINUN.
ARGEMONE, (Prickly Poppy.) Free blcoming; flowers somewhat reseme- ble the poppy, The foliage is large, pretty in form, and of a pear ree green color, Ee
ARABIS
ASPERULA. AZUREA SETOSA.
Mixed colors <b. 3c,
—A hardy, dwarf growing, little annual producing an abund- ance of small, light blue, sweet-scented flowers. Fine for bouquets, Pkt. 5e.
BALSAM.
Of the most beauti- ful of our annuals, and under the old names, Lady Slipper and Zouch- Me- Not, has always been pop-
wular. but by the care mF andattention given it jn the last few years, it has been greatly improved. The flow- ers are most brilliant- ly colored, very large and double as the rose; very stziking in their rich coloring, ranging from pure
CAMELIA*¥LOWERED BALSAM,
ANTIRRHINUM. (Snapdragon.) |
white to rich dark crimson.
CAMELIA-FLOWERED, MIXED.—Ve double, resembling the camelia ei thet unusual size, perfect shape, and our mix- ture contains all the best colors. You will be greatly pleased with it. Pkt, 10c.
MAIDEN’S BLUSH.—A new variety of double balsam, which is of a very delicate and handsome blush color. Pkt. 8c.
DOUBLE WHITE.—Very desirable, and largely used by florists. Pkt. 8¢
REX BEGONIA,
BEGONIA.
SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. — Finest new single varieties mixed; flowers very large. Pkt. 15c.
DOUBLE MIXED TUBEROUS-ROOTED.
VERNON.—Comes absolutely true from seed The plants grow rapidly and thrive amazingly under our hot summer sun Per pkt, lic.
@~=6REX.—Ornamental leaved varieties. Ex< - tra finemixed. Pkt. lic.
MIXED VARIETIES.— Many excellent
flowering varieties. Pkt. l5c.
FOLIAGE BEETS.
pa————— One of the most effective foliage plants in AB AN Grip S—a Sristendas ea producing a wealth of was z ropical beauty. Its metalic, lustrous and BRACHYCOME, glistening leaves equal any of the most ex- pensive exotics and conservatory plants. Mixed colors. Pkt, 5e.
BRACHYCOME. Also called “‘Swan River Daisy.” Very pretty low growing plants, fine for Lozuers, rustic work or pot culture, covered during summer with a p2>iusioi of cineraria-like fowers. Half-hardyannual Mixed
blue and white. Pkt. dc BROWALLIA.
ELATA.—Produces very delicate and handsome flowers in great abundance, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
BALOON VINE.
A very pretty and rapid growing climber succeeding best in a Warm situation, It produces a very curious inflated capsule from whicb.it derives itsname, Pkt. 5c.
BRYONOPSIS.
A pretty climber, with ivy-like foliage and beautifully marked green fruit, which changes to bright scarlet marbled white. Half hardy annual. 15 feet. Pkt. de. e.
CALLIOPSIS.
Many of our most showy flowers are slighted because they are common and grow anywhere without trouble or care, almost like weeds. One of theseis the calli opsis. Were ita new thing just introduced, it would be considered a novelty of rare excellence.
MIXED COLORS.—Produces flowers in BRYONOPSIS. nearly every shade of yellow, orange. crimson, red and brown. Pkt. €¢e
GOLDEN WAVE— Plant very bushy and compact, reaching 2 feet in height, and covered from July to October with hundreds of beauti- ful golden blossoms, two inches in diameter, with small darkcenters. Itis indeed a wave of gold. PEt. 8¢.
CALENDULA. ©
Belongs to the well known marigold family.
OFFICINALIS LE PROUST,— Very double, nankeen colored. Fine Pkt. Se.
METEOR.—A new var- jety; very fine for pot culture, bearing large light yellow flowers, striped with bright or- ange. Pkt. 5c.
“INCE OF ORANGE. Ec ire to Meteor, but much darker, Pkt.s
GOLDEN WAVE CALLIOPSG,
SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
ORIOLE.—The extra large double flowers are indescribably rich and glowing in tone, of an intensely bright golden yellow, won- derfully free flowering. Pkt. 10c.
FINE MIXED.—Pkt. 3c.
CAMPANULA.
, SPECULUM.—(Venus’ Looking Glass.) ' Handsome for masses; hardy, free bloom- ers. Double mixed. Pkt. 5c.
CUP AND SAUCER,.—A beautiful varie- ty. The bell is nearly four inches in diameter, presenting the form of a saucer, hence its name. The plant is of strong growth, quite as hardy and floriferous as the old blue variety, and is
gs ve y elenane
xat and handsome
ORIOLE CALENDULA. when in flowe
the blossoms literally hiding the plant. Perennial. Pkt. 10c.
MACROSTYLA.—A very curious shaped, handsome large violet flower; remarkably fine. Pkt. 10c.
CANDYTUFT.
Universally known and cultivated and considered indispensible for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds or masses; hardy, easy to cultivate, and bloom pro- fusely. Hardy annuals, | foot high.
SNOW QUEEN,—A new variety from southern Europe, grows rapidly, blooms
SPECULUM CAMPANULA.
early and remaining in full flower for about three months. The Snow Fence ye each plant being almost an exact coun- other.
Queen grows ver terpart of every Valuable for ribbon beds or borders. Pkt. 8c. CORONARIA. (Tom UAE. Dwarf. Pkt. ce
DUNNET’S CRIM- SON.—A Splendid Erie Be gouea rs Pkt.
BEST MIXED. —A mixture of all varie- ties. Pkt. 3c, oz. 40e.
CALEMPELIS.
SCABRA,—A hand- some vine producing y bright orange flowers im great abundance. Pkt. 5c.
CACTUS. TINE MIXED VA- RIETIES.—Pkt. lde.
CUP AND SAUCER CAMPANULA. CANARY BIRD FLOWER. One of the most beautiful of climbers, _ with delicate. finely cut foliage and curious |# bright yellow flowers resembling the can-/*~=4 ary bird in shape and color. Pkt. 10¢ CANNA. fe Pine foliage plants of a highly decorative 7 = character; their handsome leaves com- Sh, bined with their varied and richly colored flowers have an extremely fine effect. They are easily raised from seeds which should g be soaked in hot water for several hours. & - MIXED VY. SITIES, xt. 5¢, oz. 10e. CROZY’S\ IS MIXED.-—Very large flowering — ee sorts. Choice SNOW QUEEN CANDYTUFT. Mixed. Pkt. 10ce. CANTERBURY BELLS. One of the best known and most popular biennials Produces an abundance of rich- ly colored bloom. SINGLE MIXED COLORS,—Pkt. 5c. DOUBLE MIXED COLORS.—Pkt. ic. CELOSIA, (Cockscomb.) One of the most beautiful flowers that can be grown in the open ground. Pro- duce large, ornamental comb-like heads. For summer beds we know of nothing that will produce as showy and brilliant effects. Can be preserved for winter bouquets by cutting off the heads before they are ripe, CANARY BIRD FLOWER. and drying in the house.
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GIANT EMPRESS.—V¥ery handsome either for pot plants or specimen plants in beds, where they excite the curiosity of visitors more than almost any
lant that can be grown. The impress is the finest and most gorgeous variety yet introduced. 7 it is nob uncommon for the J heads of this variety to measure over twelve inches in breadth; very bright purple combs and dark bronze foliage. Pkt. 10c.
GOLDEN GLOW,—Thisis one of the most attractive novelties of the season. Plants large and produce many handsome flowers six to ten inches in diameter and of a most attractive bright, rich golden yellow color, different and more yelvety than the yel- low in any other flower that we know of. Try it. Pkt. 10c.
CANTERBURY BELLS GLASGOW PRIZE,—A
very tinesemi-dwarf var- iety, With large, brilliant erimson comb and very handsome dark foliage. Specimens grown on our place for seed measured 10 to 12 inches in diame- ter. Start seeds early. Pikxt, 10e.
JAPONICA.—A very bright crimson variety, large and finely cut. Pkt, 5c.
PYRAMIDALIS PLU- MOSA.--A very handsome feathered sort. The en- tire plant is of perfect pyramidal form if given room for deyélopment. Flowers are of all shades of scarlet, crimson, yel- low and pink. The stalks and leaves are also beau- tifully veined. Pkt. 7e.
ALL VARIETIES MIXED,—PkEt. dc.
GIANT EMPRESS CELOSIA.
CENTROSEMA.
GRANDIFLORA.—Absolutely new to cul- tivation but one of the very best in actual merit. Itisa hardy perennial vine of rare and exquisite beauty, which blooms early in June from seed sown in April, and bears in the greatest profusion inverted pea-shaped flowers from 1% to 2% inches in diameter, and ranging in color from a rosy violet toa reddish purple, with a broad feathered white marking through the center. It will bloom until frost, and if potted will flower freely in the house. One of the most attractive feat- ures is the way in which the flowers look up at you inthe face. Every imaginative per- son sees faces in the Pansy, and this is even more suggestive in Centrosema. Therefore “Look at Me,” is not a bad name for it. Pkt.
bc. CACALIA. COCCINEA.—A handsome free fiowering
PYRAMIDALIS PLUMOSA.
little plant owing to the peculiar form of the flower, a sometimes t. 5e.
called Tassel Flower or Flora’s Paint Brush. Scarlet.
CINERARIA.
HYBRIDA.—Very handsome greenhouse plants; fine mixed, Pkt. 20c.
MARITIMA.— Silver-leaved. Pkt: 5c.
CATCHFLY.
A very pretty and showy lit- tle plant, Mixed colors. Pkt.
2¢. CLEOME.
PUNGENS.—(The Giant Spi- der Plant.) Growing vigorous- ly four or five feet high, flower- ing profusely and a perpetual bloomer and of a bright rose color. It is also one of the very best honey producing plants. Pkt. 5c.
CLIANTHUS. DAMPEIRI,—A beautiful
shrubbery climber, grown mostly under glass, but does well out of doors in summer time. Flowers brilliant scar- jee growing in clusters. Pkt.
GRANDIFLORA CENTROSEMA.
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CENTAUREA,
CYANUS. —Called Ragged Sailor, Corn Flower, Blue Bot- tle, Bachelor’s Buttons and Bluet. A very old favorite gar- den annual, flowering freely in almost any situation; height, za to 3 feet. Mixed colors, Pkt,
CYANUS DOUBLE.—A most charming sport from the aboye, well shown in our illus- tration. Flowers very large and globular. A continuous bloomer, and becoming quite popular. Our mixture con- tains a great variety of colors. RH Pkt, 10c.
MOSCHATA. —(Sweet Sul- tan.) Mixed colors. Pkt5c.
MARGUERITE.—A1l who saw this grand new variety on our trial grounds the past season united in pronouncing it one of the handsomest noy- elties ever brought out. Itis named after the |ovely Queen : Marguerite of Italy. Plants eYRIGH, , grow about eighteen inches (© oN / high and are of theeasiestcul- _ '898 S
DOUBLE CENTAUREA. ture. The large flowers are of the purest white, deliciously scented, exquisitely lacinated, and freely produced on long Stems which render them invaluable for cutting The illustration does not do the flowér justice, and gives but a faint idea of its exquisite unique beauty. Entirely dif- fereiit from all other flowering plants and sure to attract attention Pikt. 10c,
CARNATION.
The finest of the dianthus or pink family; very fragrant Our seed is unsurpassed.
MARGUERITE.—A decided novelty. The plants are of healthy and vigorous growth, and the flowers are produced in the greatest profu- sion. Theyrun through quite a variety of colors, white, scarlet, car- mine, rose, striped, purple, violet, salmon, etc. in March and transplanted to the open growud in May will commence flowering in August and will give an endless supply of their beautiful blossoms for a long time. The flowers are exceedingly brilliant in color, and the calyx does not burst. About 80 per cent of the plants will come full double. Pkt. 10c.
DOUBLE EXTRA MIXED.—Pkt. lic.
SELES MIXED.—The one color sorts Pkt. 10c.
MARGUERITE CENTAUREA.
CHRYSANTHEMUM.
One o7 the prettiest annuals grown. The colors have the appearance of being laid on with a brush, and for this reason they are frequently called ‘‘painted uuisies,” and are indeed charming. Sow seed early in open ground and and they will bloom profusely all summer.
NEW DOUBLE ANNUAL.—A valuable and most unique novelty. They are extremely variable and it is impossible to describe the beau- , tiful forms Which have been produced, as conveyed by ourengraving. A great varie- - ty of colors, markings and pencilings. Aaa es Although mostly very double, there will be Vaesignn, / an occasional semi-double, or even Single, es rae are almost equally charming. ’ t. 10c.
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“se, INDICUM POMPON.—Double mixed. bas. This is the most popular greenhouse yvar- Mek icty. Very showy and desirable for fall iy andearly winter blooming. Plants potted WH in the fall make a continuous bouquet for
PERPETUAL, OR TREE.—PKt. 25c. WA) many weeks. Pkt. 10c. COLEUS, ff 4 D VARIETIES.—Includes all the One of-the most popular foliage plants. beste It is very decorative in the flower border, CLARKIA
and ¢asily grown from seed, which fre- quently produces new and distinct varie- ties. ‘Half hardy perennial, Pkt. 15c.
COCKSCOMB. (See Celosia.)
A very desirable hardy annual for bed- ding purposes; growing freely and bloom- ing profusely in any common garden soil. Fine mixed. Double and single. Pkt. 3c.
COLEUS, CLARKIA,
COBOEA SCANDENS. One of the most magnificent climbers, prized for its rapid growth (often twénty to thirty feet) and an abundance of beautiful blue flow- ers hé seed should be planted edgewise in moist earth—a pot or box
COSMOS, A magnificent race of plants growing about 4 feet high, and in fall literally covered with graceful flowers resembling single dahlias, but better for cutting. About 2 inches in diameter; rose, purple, flesh
ieee end water sparingly till plants are two or three inches high. -£, 10c, WHITE.—New andelegant. Pkt 10c.
color, and pure white. As acut flower for vases or personal wear, its grace and beauty is unequaled. Tasily raised from seed; if sown early, blooms the first season. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.
CUPHEA.
PLATYCENTRA.— (Cigar Plant.) Greenhouse plant, also iiakes a handsome border. Flowers of bright scarlet, tipped with black and white. Pkt. 15c.
PURPUREA.—Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c.
DOLICHOS.
LABLAB.—(Hyacinth Bean)—An excellent climb- er for fences and exposed places; mixed. Pkt. 5c.
DELPHINUM.
CHINENSIS.—(Perenniai Larkspur). Well known and very desirable border plants, producing their a\ flowers on long spikes. It isoneof the best per- Sa\ ennials grown. Will bloom first year if sown early 4) out of doors. Eight beautiful colors mixed Pkt.
5e. DIGITALIS. Fox Glove. Showy for back grounds and borders, and ave beautiful when planted among shrubs.
They thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Fine
mixed colors, Pkt. 3c.
The Ladies Say. We have used your seed several years pe Jind no thers equal to them. Your seed has come to stay. _ " : MARY BOYER, Walton, Ky. Seeds received in good shape. Thanks for extras. JENNIE MILLER, Atchison, Kan.
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM,
MARGUERITE CARNATIONS,
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CONVOLVULUS.
Popularly known as Morning Glories.
IMPROVED CLIMBING.—(Major) —Everybody knows the common morning glory, but many of the ] choice new varieties contained in this mixture are indeed rare. It will be found to include the marbled and striped sorts, varieties with marbled and laciniated foliage, the ivy-leaved kinds—in short—the lar- gest variety of morning glories ever offered in one package. Flowers of large size, and plants climb to a height of twenty to forty feet in one season from seed, producing thous- ands of flowers. Pkt. Te, oz. 30c.
MAJOR STRIPED.—Large, hand- Some flowers of great beauty. Ona white ground they are yariously Striped and blotched with red, blue
STRIPED CONVOLVULUS. and rose. Pkt. 5c.
BLACK.—A new color, and surely none could be so odd and unique as black, the rarest color among fiowers. It does not differ from the ordinary morning glory in any Other respect. The flowers are of large size and freely produced. Pkt. 10c.
MAJOR MIXED.—Ordinary mixture. Pkt. 2c, oz. 10c.
MINOR.—(Dwarf Morning Glory)—These beautiful bush . morning glories grow only about one foot high; the flowers are freely borne, and, if pleasant, re- main open all day, The plant spreads with much regularity in all directions, and a bed of them is a beautiful object throughout the Summer. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c,
CYPRESS VINE.
A beautiful rapid climber, with delicate, dark green feathery foli- age, and an abundance of bright, star-shaped scarlet and white blossoms, which in the bright sun- shine present a mass of beauty.
NEW IVY-LEAVED.—Entirely distinct from all other varieties, both in flowers and foliage. The
CYPRESS VINE,
ivy-like leaves make a dense screen from which the pretty flery orange- scarlet flowers standout in countless numbers. It is quick growing and sure to please all who try it. Pkt. 10c.
SCARLET.—Very bright. Pkt.
WHITE.—Pretty in contrast With scarlet. Pkt. 5c.
MIXED COLORS.—Pkt. 5c.
CYCLAMEN.
PERSICUM.—One of the hand somest of greenhouse plants. Foliage is handsomely marked and the flowers beautiful. Seed should be sown under glass in well rotted compost and sand. Tuberous rooted, blooming sec- ond year. Best strain. ixed colors.
CYCLAMEN. Pkt. ’ 5e.
DAISY.
Popular perennials, blooming the first year from seed; very handsome for borders or pots; best double mixed. Pkt. 8c.
NEW GIANT SNOWBALL.— A most charming variety of this handsom3 little flower. It has unusually large, double flowers on very long stems, makin; it very valuable for cut- ting. Color, a pure snow white. Don’t fail 40 give this little beauty a fair trial, and it will be sure to please you.
DIAMOND
FLOWER.
A very prett; little at cover. ed with numerous small shining
-flowers. Pkt. 10c.
DATURA.
A large, strong growing plant, with trumpet-shaped flowers, and bearing blooms of large size.
CORBNUCOPIA.—A magnificent novelty of striking beauty. The plant is of robust habit, about three feet high. The stems, of dark DAA A DYWA,A « purplish maroon, shine as if varnished. AY MV hmiowers average eight inches long by AY P , GE 4) five inches across the mouth, are formed CA 7 [a of two to three flowers growing one with-
Y : in the other, the interiors being glistening
aN ~4 > gf French white, contrasting beautifully ‘ > with the mottled royal purple exteriors. Pa .<2J The flowers are delightfully fragrant. X = => Seeds started early in the house will pro- Wr , -4~ duce plants that will flower from early Ne rA summer until frost. Often from 200 to 300 “Z = flowers are borneinaseason. For speci-
4 fv mens in the garden, this novelty is ex-
WS) tremely beautiful. Pkt. 10e.
NIGHTINGALE.—A very profuse large flowering sort of pure satiny white, ve handsome flowers four or five inches in di-
‘ ~ “A ZA ameter and 8to10 inches long. Pkt, 10c. a’ DOUBLE VARIETIES MIXED.—Pkt. dc. eA. DIANTHUS.
——— The dianthus, or Chinese pink, has long MOURNING PINK. been a great garden favorite. It is, in fact, one of our most useful plants, furn- ( \ ishing abundance of gay and pretty flow- ! i] ers until frozen in with the earth and coy- M4 ered by drifting snows. They live over winter and bloom as well the second year as the first. They are quite as pretty for » pot plants in the house as carnations. In- deed, their variety of color is more varied and pretty, while they are freer bloomers. Plants from seed grow and bloom very quickly. We know we are doing our cus- tomers @ kindness by urging them to plant the dianthusfor both garden and pots.
MOURNING PINK.—A _ magnificent new variety, with very double large flow- ers of a very dark mahogany, almost black, each petal edged with a clear cut Mmargin of pure white. Pkt. 10c.
DEWIGI.—Finest selected single - One of the most showy of the pink family. Pkt, 5c.
NEW TOM THUMB DABLIA.
DOUBLE DIADEM PINK.—Superb large double flower. Hiero- glyphically marked, like the original Chinese pinks, in the middle oes to the base of each petal; magnificent in color and variety.
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Sas alte anys Chinese Pink)-Finest double mixed. Pkt. 3c. LACINIATUS.—Double fringed, best mixed. Pkt. 7c. IMPERIALIS.—Double imperial pink. Pkt. 5c. MIXED VARIETIES AND COLORS.—PEt. 5c BARBATUS,—\Sweet William)—An old favorite; hardy perennials; single mixed. Pkt. 5c.
CROWN OF PERFECTION.—The latest introduction and the handsomest of all. Very large and handsome flowers. Pkt. 10c. Lae
DAHLIA.
The dahlia is well known, but few are aware that if the seed is sown early in the spring they will bloom the first year, The seed which we have to offer is of the finest strain, and ercduces magnificent, very double flowers of large size and richest shades. Plt. 10c.
SINGLE MIXED.—PKt. 7c.
NEW TOM THUMB.—A radical depart-§ ure in the way of dahlias and is really beautiful. The pertect little plants, only iwelve to fifteen inches high, are of a bushy habit of growth, and they come into flower very early. Scarcely three months after eon the Beed the pints ee be fully de- - velo and covered with showy, pretty J flowers, which are produced in constant PUPHORBIA VARIBGATA. profusion and great variety the whole summer through. Therange
E of color is something unusual; in many of the flowers the ground is white, with regular zones of magenta, crimson, purple, ete., while in others the ground is yellow or light rose, with charming contrasting variegations. The effect is vivid and striking, yet the blooms may e classed as most refined in their ef- ect. Seecut. Pkt. 10c.
EUPHORBIA.
VARIEGATA,.—(Snow on the Moun- tain)—A large, robust-growing, hardy annual, with very ornamental green {foliage striped with white. Pkt. 5a,
A HETEROPHYLLA.—This novelty is an annual of the easiest culture, form- Zing bushy plants three to four feet high, ith glossy green fiddle-shaped leaves, by Which form at the ends of the branches into large whorls or bracts, among Gehich small green flowers appear in summer, and immediately after the leaves commence to color up. The smaller bracts among the flowers are ’ brilliant orange scarlet.large surround- ing leaves soon become blazed with darker, fiery scarlet, so that only a tip of green is left. As these colored bracts almost cover the plant, the effect is indescribably grand.
Pkt. 10¢. EDELWEISS.
The flowers are pure white, star-shaped, and of adowny texture. This is the true edelweiss of the Alps. well known and so much prized by tourists in Switzerland. Pkt. 15c.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA.
California poppies. Showy summer flower plants; large saucer-shaped flowers of striking brilliancy in the sunlight. They g flower profusely throughout the season.
SINGLE,—Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
DOUBLE MIXED,.—We believe the double Jorm of this flower will prove very satisfac- tory to.all ower lovers. Pkt. 10c.
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FREESIA,
REFRACTA ALBA.—Bears peculiar clusters of white flow- ers of the most delicious fra- grance, which lasts a long time, even after being cut. Start seeds early, bulbs dry off in summer. Start them growing in the house in October and you will be pleased with them, Eas- ily grown. Pkt 10c.
FERNS. Fine mixed varieties. Pkt. 15¢.
FOX GLOVE. See Digitalis.
FEVERFEW.
See Matricaria.
FUCHSIA. HYBRIDA. — Well known
FREESIA,
greenhouse plants. Easily grown from seed. Finest double and single mixed,
Pkt. lic, GLADIOLUS.
A well known flower, easily grown from seed, and we should like to have all our customers try raising them in this way. This seed is of our own growing, from the very best varieties, and will produce an assortment sure to please any lover of flowers. They bloom the second year | from seed, Pkt. &¢.
GAILAR-
DIA.
The blanket s flower. Ex- L cotter. Bean: ti annuals, FUCHSIA. making very showy plants, one to two feet high. Grown in masses they are especially effective; large flowers, two or three inches across, produced from early summer until frost. Unrivaled for cutting.
LORENZIANA.—New double. One of the finest annuals grown for bedding and cut- ting. Pkt. 8c. -
PERFECTION.—An improvement on the above sort, producing very double fiowers as round as a perfect ball in the most varied and pleasing coiors. The flowers are borne on long, slender stems and when cut will keep for over a week. Pkt. 10¢
ALL VARIETIES MIXED.—PKt. 3c.
ON GOURDS. OZ’ Useful for cov- a? ering fences, ar- bors or old trees or stumps, great- ly admired for GLADIOLUS. their curiously shaped and colored fruit. CALABASH OR DIPPER.—Pk<t. 5c. HERCULES’ CLUB.—PKt. 5c. NEST EGG.—Used largely for nest eggs, Pkt. Sc. DISH CLOTH.—Pkt. 10c. SUGAR TROUGH.—Pkt. 5c. +t ALL VARIETIES MIXED.—Includes a great many handsome varieties of odd shapes and colors. Pkt. 5c.
GERANIUMS.,
= These favorite plants are easily raised GAILARDIA. from seed, which will frequently reward the’ cultivator with charming new_ varieties. x . Plants from seed started early in the house, Will bloom the first summer in the garden. Seedis saved from the best var-
ieties, mixed, Try it. Pkt. 10¢ | PERFECTED ‘
Nothing is handsomer than a nice ba > hedge of Sweet Peas, and the beauty 8 of it is that the more you pick, the % % . more come, We want all our custom- eS P r { ers to plant themliberally nextspring % ~ b #5 and so offer this mixture of the best tas large flowering varieties made up Ra = from named sorts at per pkt. 5@, oz. 10c, 44 1b. 25c, )b. 85e. a
INE MIXED.—Per pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, £3 14 Ib. 15ce, 1b. 5%. Bs
BEREGREERERES EAA
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of seed.
cate pink color.
ble for borders. Per pkt. 5c.
and brilliant flowers.
brids; mixed. Pkt. 25c.
Profuse ooming and handsome dwarf annuals for massing in flower beds; flow- ers borne in clusters; plants six to twelve Inches high. :
TALL VARIETIES.—Mixed. Pkt. 4c. _ DWARF VARIETIES.—Mixed. Pkt. de.
GYPSOPHILA,
ELEGANS.—Very handsome small flow- meonmced in loose panicles in great
ance. Fine for bouquets, also much ed dried for winter bouquets. Mixed. Kt.
GLOBE AMARANTH.
‘Bachelor’s Buttons,’’ and the ‘ama- th’’ of the peets. Lhey are annuals,
orming bushy plants about two feet high,
nd bearing sometimes several hundred
Wwers of purple, white, striped, etc.
J oming plants, and for Pkt. dc.
GILIA. Very ornamental as summer-
erlastings indispensible. Mixed colors.
GODETIA.
Handsome and showy annuals about one foot high, of dwarf, compact growth bearing freely large flowers three to four inches across, of exquisite colors and shades that glisten in the sunlight like satan.
LADY SATIN ROSE.—The flowers, produced in remarkable abundance, are of a brilliant deep rose pink, the sur- face shining like satin Pkt. 8c.
MIXED VARIETIES.—All colors. Pkt. 5c.
HELIANTHUS. (Sunjlower.)
Some varieties of this well known
plant are very ornamental, and are ef- fective in proper situations, in large shrubbery borders or as screens SILVER LEAVED.—But few who see this splendid new plant would imagine z It grows three
that it was a sunflower.
ESS MIXED.—A splendid as’ it of fifteen of the best varieties together on our ounds. In- seme which are both curious and ble. Pkt. 5c.
SUS FISTULOSUS.—Double, the [the tall varieties. Pkt. ic. .—A true double dwarf, quite
im RUSSIAN. —Largest of all HYACINTHUS.
.—Throwsup flower stalks t feet high with beautiful zfiowers; fine for mixing lolus; blooms second year.
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GRASS PINKS.
The hardy and pretty clove-scent- ed flowers which our grandmothers loved. Their fragrance is quickly noticed by any one passing by the yard where they are grown, before seeing the flowers. quite a call for these among our customers, and for several years we have tried to obtain seed of this old garden favorite and have at last succeeded in obtaining a fine crop The flowers pure white to a dark pink, most of them, however, being a clear, deli- A hardy _perennia® very desira-
GLOXINIA.
Greenhouse plants, producing richly colored Finest strains of new hy-
GOLDEN ROD.
Although considered an objectionav_.e weed on our western prairies, there is no denying the beauty of this flower, and it has by New York as thestate flower. Greatly admired everywhere; easily grown from seed. Pkt. 5c.
| prize varieties, including all colors | and shades known.
| variety.
There has been
range from
CP yRicteD BY WAD-
been adopted NEW JAPANESE VARIEGATED HUMULUS.
HUMULUS, (Hop.)
NEW JAPANESE VARIEGATED.--We recommend this extremely handsome and distinct climbing vine as very valuable for trellis and high places. Where an attrac- tive, ornamental climber is desired, that will stand rough usage, we have nothing better. The leaves are strikingly varie- gated and marked; the first color is bright, deep green, distirtetly marked and blotched with silvery white tinged with yellow; now and then a leaf will be almost snowy white, and another one not far away al- most green. A superb, strong grower, twenty to thirty feet in a few weeks’ time; m® not injured by heat or insects. Pkt. 10c,
HELIOTROPE.
A great favorite with all lovers of flow-
Y : ers for their beauty and fragrance; well HELIOTROPE. suited for beds or borders, where they will bloom in summer, and may then be carefully potted andcut back for winter blooming. All should try raising these from the seed and ob- tain a nice variety. Pkt. 10c.
HOLLYHOCK,
No garden flower is more showy or more admired. The plants are stately in appearance, the flowers brilliant in color, and delicate in texture. Blooming plants can be raised the first year as easily as plants of zinnia or mdrigold. All that is necessary is to start the seeds in a box in the house in Feb- ruary or March. About May Ist transfer to permanent place in gar- den where they will produce ele- gant spikes of flowers in August and September, and blossom freely the second year also. Our seed is the best obtainable.
DOUBLE PURE WHITE.—Large, clear, pure white flowers about three inches in diameter. They are as handsome as camelias in cut ¢ flower work, and are highly valued by florists. Pkt. 10c.
CHATER’S SUPERB MIXED,—
An unequaled mixture of seventeen
Pkt. 15c.
FINE MIXED.—Contains a good Pkt. 5c.
HOLLYHOCK.
HELICHRYSUM.
This is probably the most valuable of all ever- lastings. Its large flowers are perfectly dou- ble and of fhe most brilliant colors. Gut the flowers when they first begin to expand and dry with stems straight.
MONSTROSUM,--Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
HIBISCUS.
A branching plant of the easiest culture, with rather pretty foliage, and large exceed- ingly showy blossoms Hardy annual, 2ft. high
AFRICANUS.—Cream colored blossoms, pur-
ple m the center. Plt. 3c. CRIMSON EYE,.—A robust grower, with dark red stems and foliage. lowers of im-
mense,size, often measuring 20 inches in cir- cumference, pure white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the certer. Blooms first year from seed sown in open ground Succeeds well anywhere. Pkt. 1
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IPOMOEA.
A large class of plants to which pelone. many of our best and most popular climbers. hey are very rapid and luxuriant growers, and especially adapted to warm, sunny situations in the garden, for cover- ing porches, trellises, etc.
SETOSA.—The beautiful Brazillian Morning Glory, which has at- tracted so much attention. It is one of the grandest and most luxuri- ant plants eyer grown, very showy and graceful, with rose-colored flowers from three to four inches in diameter and a huge leaf ten to twelve inches across, The density of the shade is remarkable, as the leaves overlap each other like shingles on a roof. Large seed pods, With the short reddish hairs on the stems, make it unusually ornamen- tal and attractive. Pkt. 10c.
GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDA.—The Moon Flower.. One of the grand- est of suinmer climbers, growing 25 to 40 feet high, and covered nightly and on dull days with beautiful white, moon-like flowers from five to six inches in diameter. It has a rich jessamine-like odor. Pkt. 10c,
and flowering the SSS SSS
distinct. We recommend planting the Blue Moon Flower along with the White one, as the effect will be novel and at- tractive. Pkt. 10c.
S very large, heart-shaped, thick and light green: flowers four and a half to five 8 inches across in large, airy clusters, and N of that indescribable heavenly blue so rarely seen in flowers. The throat is yellow inside, spreading softly into the blue. Pkt. 20c.
ICE PLANT.
A handsome and curious plant for hanging baskets, rock work and vases. The leaves and stems appear as though covered with ice crystals. The whole plant is peculiarly brilliant in the sun- shine. The flower is white. Pkt. 5c.
LANTANA,
Greenhouse perennial; makes a fine
bedding or pot plant; easily grown from Pkt. 15c.
MOONFLOWER.
LARKSPUR.
An old and well mown hardy annual. The flowers are borne in compact spikes and are showy and desirable for any situ- ation. Sow early in open ground.
AMERICAN BANNER.—The handsomest flower in the entire catalogue. The name, American Banner, was given it because it is the only flower we know of which com- bines the national colors, red, white and blue, in each flower. Plants grow to a height of about two feet, and are fairly loaded with long spikes of double striped and blotched flowers. Pkt. 10c.
DWARF GERMAN ROCKET.—Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
TALL GERMAN ROCKET.—Mixed col- ors. Pkt 3
seed. Best mixed colors,
LATHYRUS.
LATIFOLIUS,—(Perennial Peas.) Hand- some free-flowering plants, growing five to ten feet high, dying down to the ground every winter, and starting up again in the spring. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c.
MAURANDIA.
Delicate climbers for windows or conserva- tories, or open ground in summer. Admir- able to hang from vases, to cover stumps and low trellises, flowering freely; height 6 to 10 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.
LUPINUS.
Commonly called Sun Dials. Flowers of very bright colors, produced in spikes. A me pe for bedding. Mixed varieties,
xb. o¢.
LYCHNIS. i HAAGEANA HYBRIDA.—Very desirable hardy perennial, blooming the first year if sown early. Mixed, white, pink and searlet. Pkt. 8c. LINUM.
(Flowering Plax.) One of the most showy annuals in cultivation for flower beds and masses: brilliant crimson searlet flowers one inch across, borne in wonderful profusion. Heightone foot. Plxt. 5c.
MATRICARIA.
CAPENSIS.—(Double Feverfew)—This may be called everybody’s fa- yorite. A splendid bedding plant and one of the best to pot for winter flowers; pure white. Pkt. 5c.
GOLDEN.—See Pyretherum.
ROCKET LARKSPUR.
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HEAVENLY BLUE.—The foliage is|
MIMULUS.
(Monkey Flower.) Very showy and free flowering. The hardy kinds are well suited for outdoor culture. Any common soil suits. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c.
MOSCHATUS,—The well known musk plant, quite pretty and has a strong musk ;
fragrance. Pkt. 10c. LOBELIA. Handsome trailing plants, profuse
bloomers; elegant for baskets, vases and % j Re borders. Allsorts mixed. Pkt. 6c.
POPPIES.
This grand old flower has kept pace with the march of improvement, and now - comes around and surprises us with its < new forms, new sizes, Rew colors, and the dear old flower which our grandmothers loved so much, again occupies one of the , first places in our gardens. We are proud of it, and well we may be, for through June and July it stands without an equal, the show- iest of all annuals. \h
BRILLIANT.—Of very strong, robust growth. The flow- ers present a vVa- riety of bright col- ors; pure white, scarlet, rose, pur- ple and various other shades. The ends of the petals or fringes are of a deeper tint than the rest, and are so bright as to beal- most dazzling to™ theeye. Pkt. 10c.
ROSY MORN.— : Flowers extremely double and of good size, forming per- fect balls of a beau- tiful, unique shade of rose—an entirely new. and distinct color in poppies. Pkt. 10c a
SHIRLEY,—A new single. In col- or from the purest white chronee the most elicate shades of rose and BRILLIANT POPPY. pink and carmine to deepest crimson, Pkkt. 5c. ’
FAIRY BLUSH.—Flowers perfectly double and measure from ten to thirteen inches in circumference, The petals are elegantly fringed and pure white, tipped with rosy cream. Pict. 10c.
AMERICAN FLAG,—Flowers extra large, very double, snow whiter bordered with scarlet. Pkt, 10e. : PAPAVER UMBROSUM.—F lowers rich, glowing vermilion, witha deep, shining black spot on each petal. Pkt. 5e. “Vee GIANT NANKEEN YELLOW.—A superb new poppy. It is a vigor- ous grower, the perfect peony-shaped flowers—truly giant—are borne in constant succession for a long season, on erect, strong stalks stands out as a grand novelty the nearest approach to yellow in this” class of poppies. Pkt. 10c. DOUBLE CARNATION,—A splendid assortment of the best double carnation-flowered sorts. Will make an attractive bed. Pkt. 5c.
ALL VARIETIES MIXED,—Pkt. 5c. BLUETS, OR “QUAKER LILY.”
One of the prettiest little wild flowers in central Pennsylvania, bu a very little known away from there. As soon as spring sets in it open its bright little . . flowers and con- } tinues blooming profusely until the middle of June, the plants fairly carpeting the ground and presenting per- fect masses of bloom. The flow- Pye ers are bell- shaped, color R light blue witha yellow center. Does better in f half shady posi- tions. It grows jh readily from fp seed, blooms the first season and is quite hardy, Per pkt. 10c.
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FOUNTAIN PLANT.
This handsome pyramidal or fountain-shaped plant is a
variety of amar: garden. Itisea
to six feet. Pkt
seed early in the
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a robust
measure
FOUNTAIN PLANT.
MARIGOLD.
These annuals are old favorites in our gardens, but have been greatly improved recently in size and doubleness of flowers. They are very effective for groups and
AFRICAN.—Double mixed, largest. Pkt DWARF FRENCH.—Double mixed, best. Pkt. 5c.
MARTYNIA.
Fine summer blooming garden plants, with gloxinia-like flowers of many hand- some colors, followed by curiously horned
9 fruits. Sometimes called Devil’s Claws. » When young these seed pods are very nice for pickling. Pkt, 5c.
MIRABILIS.
. The Marvel of Peru, or Four-o’clock, is MARIGOLD. as easily grown as a weed, and yet is one of the most brilliant and showy ofannuals. Planted in beds or masses, their compact growth, rich glossy leaves, together with their pro- fusion and diversity of bloom, presents a gorgeous sight during the afternoon.
NEW TOM THUMB MIXED.—Very handsome, compact, dwarf, bushy plants, with elegant, golden-variegated foliage; numerous ee flowers, pure yellow, deep red, and striped and blotched,
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They throw up very large spikes of a reddish-tint- ed, deliciously fragrant flowers. pot and bench culture
MILES’ WHITE SPIRAL.—Grows two or three jeet high, perfectly erect, spikes of bloom often
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It is best to sow warden, and they will commence bloom-
IANT.—A special selection of a famous 1ignonette spikes haye always excited the The plants are of pyramidal habit; fine, healthy growers.
Unsurpassed for
Pkt. 10c.
twelve inches long, [t is very showy in growth, and the grand spikes of bloom can be seen for a long distance, and attracts the attention of everybody. Pkt. 5c
MACHET,—An entirely distinct sort of great merit. dwarf and vigorous growth. and throws up numerous stout flower stalks, terminated by massive spikes ot deliciously scented red flowers Pkt. c.
GABRIELE,—A handsome new var- jety, the tallest of any. Strong, robust , habit, bearing large spikes qf red flowers. Very distinct. Plxt. 8c. GOLDEN QUEEN.—A very distinct Z new variety, with bright golden flowers Pkt. 3c.
SWEET SCENTED.—The ~ old favorite. Pkt. 2c, 02. 20c.
MUSA ENSETE. (Banana Pal.)
One of the grandest and most picturesque of the banana fam- ily. Asa solitary plant or in groups on the Jawn,it has a Majestic tropical effect. The
new and It is of
MACHET MIGNONETTE, { leaves are very long and broai, of a beautiful green with crimson mid-
{rib in striking contrast. An occasional application of liquid¢manure and frequent watering are necéssary-. The rapidity of its growth is astonishing. Packet of 5 seeds 20¢e.
MYOSOTIS. (forget-me-not.)
Perennials. Bloom first year from seed. , Pretty plants, with neat little star shaped flowers. ~ ALPESTRIS.—Mixed colors. Pkt. 5e. PALUSTRIS.—True forget-me-not, blue. Pkt. 10c¢,
VICTORIA.—A novelty, and the best variety for pot culture. Dwarf, globular habit; beautiful sky-blue flowers with double center. Pkt. 10c.
NICOTIANA.
AFFINIS,.—Of all the varieties of to-
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scented flowers this is the best. The plant
MUSA ENSETE. is literally covered with large, white, star
shaped flowers, which, after being cut, will remain perfect for a week. A few plants will perfume the whole yard or garden. Pkt. 8c.
NIGELLA (Love in Mist)
Hardy an- nuals, about one foot in height, finely © cut leaves and hand- some nowers. Blooms early A very pretty flower, and one ali our customers should try It mis sure to please. The Sei flowers are
#7 double and of all shades of blue, W ve and purple, Pkt, 4e,
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NASTURTIUMS.
These may well be classed among our most showy and handsome an- nuals. They are of very easy culture, and make a continuous show of bloom. Excellent for corsage bouquets. The following are the best Varieties, which all should try:
CLOTH OF GOLD.—Foliage is a clear bright yellow. The plant is of dwarf, compact habit, flowers scarlet. Pkt 7c, oz. 30c.
LADY BIRD.—Of dwarf. neat compact habit of growth. Flowers rich golden yellow, each petal barred with a bright vein of bright ruby crimson, Pkt. 7c, oz. 30c.
EMPRESS OF INDIA.—Of dwarf, bushy habit, the leaves of a dark, purplish blue color, making a suitablé background for the brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers. Its profusion of bloom and dazzling richness of colorareremarkable, Pkt, 5c, oz. 25c.
AURORA.—A magnificent variety of new color. The plant forms a perfect globe, and is literally covered with flowers, completely hiding the foliage when in full bloom. The flower is of deep chrome yellow, the two lower petals blotched with purplish carmine and marked with bright carmine veining. Pkt 5c, oz. 30c.
CHAMELEON.—The flowers of this new Tom Thumb nasturtium are in color crimson, bronze and gold, bordered and flamed, changing in hue almost daily, hence named ‘‘Chameleon.” Pkt. 7c, 02, 35c
CRYSTAL PALACE GEM.— Dwarf; sulphur color, spotted with maroon; very handsome. Pkt. 5c, 02, 20c.
PEARL.—A most charming dwarf white varietiy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
KING THEODORE, — The darkest color known in nastur- tiums — deep scarlet-maroon Pit. 5¢, oz. 25c,
IMPERIAL MIXED-Includes about twenty of the dwarf var- ieties,selected from both Amer- ican and foreign growers; this when planted in beds, produces amass ofcolors. Pkt. 5c, oz.
25¢. DWARF VARIETIES MIX- ED.—Pkt. 8c, 02. lic, CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS.
KING OF THE BLACKS.—A - very handsome climbing var- — iety, with flowers of & very rich dark brown, alinost black. Pkt, Be, oz. 30c.
NAPOLEON ITII.—A beautiful climbing variety, with golden yellow flowers striped with rosy scarlet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 80c
GEANT DES BATAILLES,—A climber with brilliant flowers, 5c, oz. 20c.
TALL VARIETIES MIXED.—Pkt. 3c, oz lb5ce.
OENOTHERA. (Evening Prinvose.)
An interesting half-hardy annual, opening its flowers toward even- ing with a snap that is sure to attract attention, especially of the children. Mixed colors. Pkt, 8c.
OXALIS.
Handsome basket plant, summer or winter; fine forrockeries. 10c.
Notice the Gem Bulb Collection on page 87.
EMPRESS OF INDIA.
Pkt.
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LOWA SEED CO.’S SINGLE AND DOUBLE PETUNIAS
PETUNIAS.
Surely there isno garden complete withouta bed of elegant pe- tunias. They commence flowering early, and continue a mass of bloom throughout the whole season until killed by frost: easily culti- vated, requiring rich soiland a sunny situation. Of late years the single striped, mottled and double varieties haye been greatly im- proved, and the above cut gives but a faint idea of their great variety and beauty The double varieties require more care and should be Started in the house, :
. GRANDIFLORA MIXED.—Very large, elegant flowers; a great improvement andfully twice the size of the old sorts, with the ~ most beautiful shades of crimson, white, rose, Maroon, etc., blotched, ~ striped, veined, bordered, marked and fringed. Pkt. l5c. * DOUBLE INIMITABLE. —A splendid ; mixture. Our seed is Benary’s best, and will produce a large percentage of fine double-flowering plants. Pkt. 25c.
SINGLE FRINGED.—A choice mixture of the handsome fringed sorts. Pkt. 15c.
NANA COMPACTA MULTIFLORA,— Forms dense little bushes five to eight inches high, studded with regularly striped flowers. Very effective, either in masses or in pots. Pkt. 10ce.
GIANT FANCY FLOWERING. — A grand new strain and the most beautiful ofall. Flowers of immense size and of a great variety of markings and veinings of the most charming colors. If yqu like beautiful petunias, don’t fail to include this in your order, Pkt. 20c.
MIXED.—The best of the older sorts, carefully mixed. Contains some extra fine striped and blotched varieties.
Pkt. 5c. PERILLA.
NANKINENSIS.—Has a broad, serrated leaf, of purplish mulberry eolor, and eighteen inches or more in height. Very desirable for the center of a bed of ornamental-leayed plants, and also for a low sereen or hedge. Pkt. 8c. ry
PORTULACA,
GRANDIFLORA SINGLE MIXED.—This old favorite is brightest in the hot, dry weather when other flowers are drooping ‘They are of A almost every conceivable shade of color, and walt mae one of the brightest spots in the garden, y Large flowered. A splendid 4 . i mixture. Pkt 4e. ; : vy
DOUBLE MIXED. —VWery K handsome, double as a rose, F ‘Bel
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and contains a color and shad- ing unknown in the single, Our seed is extra choice and will produce sixty to seventy-five per cent of flowers as double as the most perfect rose. Pkt. 10¢
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DOUBLE PORTULACA.
PRIMULA,
SINENSIS,—(Chinese Primrose.) — Well known and popular winter bloomers, Splendid mixed colors, Pkt. 25e,
BEST DOUBLE MIXED.—Pkt. 50c. eeeBIATA MIXED.—Fringed. Pkt,
PRIMULA. ELATIOR.—(Polyanthus)—Pkt. 10¢e.
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PANSIES.
These little beauties need no ex- tended description, as it would be hard to find even a child in the land whose heart has not been gladdened by their bright faces. Pansies like a moist, rather shady location and rich soil. Should be watered freely in dry weather. Seed started in February or March will produce early spring flowers. The largest flowers are always produced on plants which come into bloom in the autumn. Pansies are aspecialty with us, and we use the greatesh carein growing, selecting and im-
orting the best strains of these un- versal favorites. All should try our new varieties.
THE PEACOCK.—This fine new variety has been named the Peacock because the upper petals of the . flower most nearly resemble, in color, the peculiar shade seen only in the feather of the peacock, @ beauti- © ful ultra-marine blue. The petals are edged withia) thin white line, within which itis a purplish crimson,
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passing into a rich central blotch of deep blue, shading to black. e Gardeners’ Magazine, (London, Eng.), says: ‘The coloring is truly delicious.” Pkt. 10c.
VAUTIER’S MAMMOTH PANSY.—This strain of enormous | ansies has been raised and perfected for twenty years by Chas. . Vautier, one of our most experienced growers. Insize and erfect form they rival anything heretofore introduced. The Naess measure two anda half to four inches across, of most
perfectform, circular in shape; the plants being bushy and com-
pact, and flowering profusely. The colors are rich and varied, \ embracing all the fancy spotted and striped and self-colors. \ Don't fail to include this in your order. Pkt. 20c. COPYRGATED 1892
FIRE G.—This novelty comes almost absolutely true, scarcely © Leo eat Fewsoe i WS a plant bearing flower at variance from the type, which is very dis- sen TET tinet and striking. The three lower petals each havea large blotch of deep ii b brown-red or Magenta margined withyellow, whilethe upper petals are of a "ll | Wi | bright red, of a really fiery shade, warranting the name of Fire King. Pkt. 10c. OHA NAA)
CASSIER’S GIANT ODIER.—The flowers, of immense size, are of the popular Odier ‘) type, being all three-spotted or five-spotted on backgrounds of very rich colors. The | flowers of the Cassier’s are of good substance and fine form, while the plants are of neat, compact growth, Pkt. 20c. :
GIANT TRIMARDEAU.—An altogether distinct and beautiful class of pansy, the flowers of Which are of very large size; some have measured four inches in diameter. y Each flower is marked with three large blotches or spots, and stands well above the fol-_ |/* iage. Choice mixed colors. Pkt. lic. ; A AVI
LORD BEACONSFIELD.—New,large flowers of deep purple violet,shadin i ) f a White hue. Pkt. 10c. aed So UEC BELals LON, i
GOLDEN TRIMARDEAU.—Has the large size of the Giant Trimardeau, but is ofa rich gol- ae den yellow. Remarkably handsome and showy variety, Pkt. 20c.
MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY.—A strain of pansy which for variety and beauty has never been excelled. Of matchless forms, colors and mark- ings, with flowers half as large again as ordinary pansies. They will both astonish and delight ‘‘pansy fanciers,’’ Thereis a great variety of colors and peculiar markings, reminding one of the varied hues of the butterfly. Pkt. l5c.
GIANT BUGNOT.—This is one of the finest strains of pansies in existence. The flowers are of enormous size. perfectly round, of great substance and of the most varied and attractive markings and colors; each petal bears a blotch thatruns out in delicate veins to the edge of the petal. Pkt. 20c.
CHOICE GERMAN MIXED.—Maegnificent large velvety flowers of richest hues and colors. Pkt. 10c.
est.
shape.
charming.
MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY,
FINE MIXED.—Choice varieties.
INTERNATIONAL MIXED. —This mixture consists of a grand assortment from the world’s leading growers. colors and markings. Pkt. 25c.
IOWA BEAUTY.—Of all va- rieties of pansies ever intro- duced this is certainly the fin- It contains a great num- ber Of varieties, all of which [ are beautifully marked.striped or blotched with the handsom- est and most delicately blend- ed colors. Flowers are of rich, velvety substance and perfect — Pkt. 20c. f
VIOLET-SCENTED PANSY. & —This new type is a cross be- tween the pansy and the violet, combining the ideal properties of each. Flowers are much larger than the violet, more like pansies, but with the de- licious fragrance of the form- er. Range of color runs through white, buff, canary and azure- blue, and the coloring of each is exceedingly delicate and Admirers of the
ansy and violet will be de- ighted with it.
SNOW QUEEN.—Fiowers of adelicate, pure, satiny white, handsome and attractive. Makes a fine showing in beds or forecut flower work, and beautiful for cemetery use. Pkt. 10c.
GOLDEN YELLOW.—Best of the yellow varieties. contrast. Pkt. 5c.
FAUST.— (King of the Blacks.) Jet black. Pkt. 5c.
EMPEROR WILLIAM.—Ultra-marine blue. Pkt. 5e.
ODIER OR BLOTCHED.—This superb large variety of pansies has, been much improved. Pkt, 10c.
BRONZE-COLORED.—Handsome. Pkt. 5c.
AZURE-BLUE.—Very fine shade of sky-blue. Pkt. 5c. QUADRICOLOR.—New and distinct; fine. Pkt. 8c.
Desirable as a
CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING MIXED.—Very fine. Pkt. 10c. Oz. $2.00, Pht. 5c.
All
Pkt. 25c. IowA BEAUTY.
Pansy Collection.— One pkt. each of the 23 varieties for $2.00.
56 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
PHLOX DRUMMONDI.
If we could have but one flower for our garden, that one would be the Phlox.
Its brilliant shades of color, ranging from clear white to brilliant scarlet make an
. almost dazzling sbow; continually in bloom. All which we offer except the com-
= & mon mixed are of the large flowering or grandiflora class.
, FIREBALL.—(Cut No. 1.) Brilliant, dazzling scarlet; very handsome| GUSPIDATA OR STAR.—(No. 5.) The growth is more dwarf and dwarf compact growing. Pkt. 10c. compact than the common. The pointed center teeth of the petals
—(No. 2. >i i rlet, sh 1 ri j ite. | (five in number) are long and project like little spines, one-quarter to Pen toga Woes) BEERS, 2 ch eeariots anase ime wined wiae wie one-third inch long. Thus the flowers appear to have a splendid, regu-
; 1 tar-like form Whose beauty is improved by the broad, white mar-
STELLATA CARMINEA.—(No.3) Very handsome carmine flowers, | gins, which border the edges of the petals. Plt. 1be.
With pure white, star-like eye. Pkt. 7c. a
GRANDIFLORA ALBA.—(No 4.)—Pure white, very large. Pkt. 5c. SUNRISE.—(No. 6.) Beautiful, rosy salmon, shaded carmine. Pkt. 10¢. ; = = = = : FRINGED MIXED.—(No. 7.) Very handsome. The flowers are of the most velvety colors and handsomely fringed. Pkt. 10c, i
JUBILEE,.—(No. 8.) A decided novelty, being an entirely new color in Phlox, a bright yel- low; of strong, bushy erect habit, each plant presenting a mass of dazzling flowers, each of which is nearly the size of a twenty dollar gold coin and of perfect form. Per pkt. 10c.
RADOWITZII.—(No. 9.) Handsome flowers of rose, crimson, violet, ete., striped with white. Pkt. 10ce.
NANA COMPACTA MIXED.—Dwarf, compact growing class; very fine for borders and ribbons. Pkt. &e. V
BLACK BROWN.—The darkest color in phloxes. Pkt. 10c.
DOUBLE PEARL.—A grand novelty introduced by us in 1888. By constant selection each year we have improved itso that almost every plant produces handsome, double, pure white flowers. It is very pretty and will prove a splendid acquisition for bouquet work, and stita- ble for buttonhole bouquets, ete. Wery pretty for bordersand bedding. Pit. 10c.
GRANDIFLORA MIXED. —This special large flowering strain has been selected with great care for many years until we now have an ideal flower, of immense size and for beauty of colors they are unsurpassed. They produce a great profusion of large trusses of flowers, and if cut freely will continue a mass of bloom until severe freezing weather. The colors range from the purest white to nearly black, including all shades of pink, red, violet crimson, purple, yellow, blue, scarlet and brown, striped and blended in an indescribable manner. Some of the flow- oT eED VARTETTE large Be BEyee ne dollar. Pkt. be a kok, ste ee
; = iy ETIES.—A mixture 0 e common varieties. ill make (<! } ONDISTEID) Teta VERE) EIEUL ORS flowers are smaller than the Grandiflora. Plt. 5c.
’ PHLOX COLLECTION.—One packet each of the above varieties,making a grand as- sortment for only 85c. PERENNIAL MIXED,—Splendid hardy plants which bloom continuously after the
second year. Pkt. dc. PYRETHRUM.
GOLDEN GEM.—Beautiful for edgings or ribbon beds. Double flowering. Pkt. 5c. ,ROSEUM,.—Plant from which the Persian insect powder is made. Pkt. 8c.
RICINUS.
Castor oil plant. Stately foliage plants. Make a very handsome appearance on the ; lawn planted singly; also fine for clumps or ornamental hedges. Keeps out moles. 6
CAMBOGIENSIS.—This most beautiful plant grows to a height of eight feet, and of most stately, majestic tropical appearance Large palm-like leaves of darkest reddish maroon, covered with a bright bronzy Iustre, while the main stalk and leaf stems are ebony black. Leaves have large red veins which add to the beauty. The fruit is fiery red. It is unexcelled as a decorative plant for lawn or garden. More ornamental than many plants which would cost several dollars each at the greenhouse, Seed willal- y Ways be scarce and high. Seeds are large and each seed will produce a strong plant. Plt. of 6 seeds, 10c.
GIGANTEUS.—Largest of all, 12 feet high, steel blue stalk and large green leaves often 30 inches across. Pkt. 10c.
SANGUINEUS TRICOLOR.—Blood red stalk; yery at- tractive. Pkt. 7e.
GIBSONI.—Dark purple stem and leaves, dwarf. Pkt. 5e.
COMMON :—Pkt. 3c, oz 10e.
ALL VARIETIES MIXED.—Pkt. de.
RHODANTHE.
MACULATA.—One of the prettiest everlastings grown, his bright, rosy crimson flowers. Well shown by our en- graving. Care is necessary in starting the seed, but when : a : RHODANTHE. once well grown, produce an abundance of flowers Pkt. 10e. CAMBOGIENSIS RICINUS,
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SALVIA.
SPLENDENS.—One of the most brilliant of flowers; it thrives in any light, rich soil; often called Flowering Sage, Free bloomers. <A brilliant scarlet. Very fine. Pkt. 10e.
MIXED VARIETIES,—All eolors. Pkt. 5c.
SCABIOSA.
(Mourning Bride.) One of the best of free-flowering hardy annuals of very handsome colors. Best double awari mixed. Pkt. de.
SPRAGUAEA.
UMBELLATA.—Is really a very at- tractive little flower, desirable for bou- quets. Flowers in dense umbels, on leafless stems, six inches or more in length; blossoms are pink and nearly Sow seed under glass or ina sheltered place. Pkt. 10c.
SENSITIVE PLANT.
A very pretty and curious plant, the leaves closing when touched. The seeds start slow, and it is best to start them in boxes, cover shal- low and see that they do not dry out; it makes a good house plant for winter, and always pleases the children. Pkt. 5e.
SEDUM.
Well suited for baskets and rockeries; blooms freely; many varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c.
SCARLET RUNNER BEAN.
A handsome climber with flowers and pods of dark scarlet, and suitable for “wearing ascorsage bouquets. It is quite ornamental as well as being of much value‘as a vegetable, the beans being equal to the Lima in flavor. Pkt. 5c.
SMILAX.
ass Sa Much used for winter decorations; the SETTLE NSIS seeds start slowly and should be planted in loose, rich soil and kept moist and warm. Pkt. 8c.
SALPIGLOSSIS.
One of the most beautiful of flowering annuals, forming strong,
SCABIOSA. everlasting.
bushy plants about 18 inches high and bearing throughout the sea- |
son large flowers 3 to 4 inches across, of many beautiful colors. VARIVEINED.—Much larger than the common Salpiglossis. > The surface is soft a fand velvety and the Wealth of color mar- velous. The colors range froin pure cS whitetodark yellow, geg dark red and pur- plish black, includ- ing light and dark blue, velvety plum color, maroon, crim- son, dark brown, gol- den and lemon yel- low, white, dark pur- ple, black, brilliant scarlet, etc., with all the shades between beautifully veined and mottled; blooms all summer and till severe frost. Pkt. 10c
SALPIGLOSSIS.
SWEET PEAS.
; SWEET PEAS.
May well be called America’s favorite, as it is such a popular and easily gro\ym ‘flower that rich and poor alike can enjoy itsitra- grance and beauty. They are hardy, free from insects, and disease, and if cul freely, as soon as they begin to fade, will continue to bloom throughout the season. One ounce will sow a row thirty feet long and make a lovely hedge. One secret in successful sweet
ea culture is to plant early and deep, not ess than four inches.
ALBA MAGNIFICA.—One of the clearest of the whites. Strong grower id fine bloomer. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10¢, 14 1b. 30e.
Ya BLANCHE FERRY.—Resembles the Paint-
YY ed lady, but the flower is much larger, of ~// better and more decided shades, ana blooms // jy wore freely, Very fragrant and unsur-
passed for corsage bouquets. 14 Ib. 30c.
PAINTED LADY.—Very pretty,
Rance pink and white. Pkt. 5c, oz.
QUEEN OF THE ISLES.—Large e flowers, handsomely striped with § both blue and red on a white ground;
Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c.
very fine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH.-—Very beautiful; standard light scarlet, splashed with crimson, edge white, wings tipped rose. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c.
QUEEN OF ENGLAND.—Pure White. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e.
BLACK.—Very dark brownish pur- le. ‘he nearest approach to black. kt. 5¢e, oz. 15e.
SENATOR.—Chocolate and creamy white. handsome. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c.
BOREATTON.—A very fine dark variety, with immense, bold, aftrac- tive flowers, borne in great profusion. Color, red, mahogany and ma- roon. Very beautiful, Pkt, 5c, oz. 15c.
INVINCIBLE SCARLET.—Large and brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c
MRS. GLADSTONE.—F lowers large of perfect form and of most deli- eate and beautiful blush pink. One of the most elegant and beautiful flowers in the list. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c.
PRIMROSE.—Pale primrose yellow. One of the most beautiful; blooms a long time and is exquisitely fragrant. Pkt. 5c, oz, 15c.
SPLENDOR.—Well named and one of the grandest on the list. Most brilliant crimson rose: a dazzling color; often double. Pkt. 5c, oz, 10c.
EMILY HENDERSON,—A beautiful absolutely pure white; flowers are extra large, and stand up boldly without reflex or curl; plants ro- bust, compact and branching, producing such an abundance of flowers that the plants appear as if covered withsnow. Irom one plant, spe- cially cultivated, has been cut in one season the seemlngly incredible number of 1,035 sprays of bloom. Very early, and continues a veritable “cut-and-come-again” to the end of autumn. Pkt. 5e,o0z. 15c, 4% Ib. 40c.
IMPERIAL BLUE.—Color ultramarine blue, claret and purple; one of the handsomest. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
PURPLE PRINCE.—Maroon standards, shaded with bronze and purple wings. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c.
BUTTERFLY.—White, laced with lavender blue. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢.
CARDINAL.—Intense cardinal crimson, large and fine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e.
ORANGE PRINCE.—Pink and orange, fiushed with scarlet; dis- tinct and handsome. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
COUNTESS OF RADNOR.—One of the handsomest. Standard rich lavender mauve, Wings lighter. Pkt. 5e, 0z. lic.
BLUSHING BEAUTY. —Exquis- ‘ itely soft, fleshy rose color; beau- tiful clusters on long stems. Pkt. 5c. 0%. 15¢. {
VENUS.—Salmon buff, delicately shaded rosy pink; a charming flower. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. 4
PERFECTED MIXED.—Graceful } form, charming color, exquisite fragrance, and simple leveliness. This mixture contains all of the most choice new varieties and some of the old favorites. Pkt. 5c, oz. ; ys 10¢, 14 1b. 25c, 1b, £5e. y COAT
ECKFORD’S NEW HYBRIDS.— LF,
A strain of mixed sweet peas com- prising many beautiful new varie-
| Gye need & ok oe yk ties of bright colors, flowers unus- j ‘ ioe b x4 x
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ually large. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. FINE MIXED.—A good assort- ment. Pit. 2c, oz. 5e. 4 Ib. 15e, 1b. 50e. COLLECTION.—One packet each of above 25 varieties for 85c.
STOCKS.
LARGE FLOWERING PERPET- VAL WHITE.—Of strong growth, fine branching habit, and, if sown early, will bloom from May until November Flowers very large and pure white, and the more often they are cut the better they likeit. De- liciously fragrant. Pkt. 10c.
LARGE FLOWERING DWARF GERMAN.—Fine mixed. Pkt, 5c.
PERPETUAL WHITE STOCK,
58 SHED CATALOGUE
AND GARDEN GUIDE.
WILD CUCUMBER.
SWEET WILLIAM.
TORENIA. FOURNIERI. — Beautiful
WILD CUCUMBER. trailing plants, well suited for baskets, vases, and in moist situations out of doors. A very handsome plant, well worthy of a g .
Pkt. 10c. THUNBERGIA.
Rapid sroying: free blooming climbers. Well suited for house culture, baskets or vases; mixed. Pkt. 5c.
TROPAEOLUM.
One of the most desirable of the an- %& nual climbers; easily grown in any com- mon garden soil; produces an abundance tig of flowers of handsome shades of various “%& Many varieties mixed.
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bright colors. Pkt. 5e.
PEREGRINUM.—(Canary Bird Flower.) Curious bright yellow flowers, resembling canary birds. Pkt. 10c.
STEVIA.
SERRATA.—Produce an abundance of pretty white flowers early in fall. Pkt. 5c.
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) small flowers in panicles; will hold
their color when dry, and are very val-
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VINCA.
Handsome bushy plants producing freely, round, single flowers one and one- half inches across, suitable for pot cul- ture and sunny flower beds; tender per- ennial, one and one-half foot. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
WISTARIA.
One of the most popular hardy vines climbing to a height of fifty feet or more. It is a perennial and easily grown from seed. kt. 10¢
WISTARIA.
VIOLA.
ODORATA.—The well known sweet e violet. All colors mixed. Seeds start very slowly, Pkt. 10c.
WHITLAVIA.
Delicate and pretty but perfectly hardy g plants, with drooping clusters of bel)- ~ shaped flowers. They thrive in cool, @ moist sitnations; free bloomers, and for “% enter shaded places they are very de- sirable.
, GRAM DIFLORA.—Mixed colors, Pkt,
XERANTHEMUM.,
Free flowering and easily grown, mak- ¢ lng a handsome bed. y
DOUBLE WHITE.—Pkt. 5c ALL KINDS MIXED.—Pkt. 5c.
A well known Vine common in many sections, and the quickest climber known for covering verandas, old trees and houses, trellises, etc., never suffer- ing from the heat, but retaining its fresh and lively green color; never in- fested with insects, and yery profuse in bloom. It will sow itself and come up every year in the same place. Pkt. 10c
SUNFLOWER. (See Helianthus.)
Hardy plants about one foot high, of extreme richness and variety of color, and also deli- ciously sweet-scented; for clumps or borders no plant can surpass this old favorite.
SINGLE VARIETIES MIXED.—Pkt. 5c.
DOUBLE VARIETIES MIXED.—Pkt. 10c,
free flowering,
HENDERSON’S MAMMOTH VERBENA,
VERBENA.
The verbena is deservedly a universal favorite, unrivaled in the splendor of its dazzling brilliancy of flower. A constant bloomer, and if grown from seed has a sweet fragrance. Treat as tender annuals. Plant seed in boxes or under glas3 in March, and transplant when a few inches high. In this way the verbena can be grown from seed as early as any annual, and will produce much stronger plants than cute tings. Seed sown in the open ground will flower in August.
HENDERSONS NEW MAMMOTH.—When well grown every flower truss measures over nine inches in circumference, while the single florets are as large as a twenty-five cent piece; more vigorous in growth than the ordinary verbena. Contains a great assortment of colors, the above il- lustration showing a flower of dark scarlet with a pure | white sye. Pkt. 15c.
BLACK, — Nearly a coal black with a, white eye. Pkt. 10e. CANDIDISSIMA. —Large trusses of pure white flowers; beautiful. Pkt. 10c. DEFIANCE, —A true scarlet; extra fine. Pkt. 10e. YELLOW.--Splen- did novelty which it will pay every flow- a lover to try. Pkt. es =
EXTRA CHOICE MIXED.—From the finest German collection of named sorts. Pkt. 10ce.
FINE MIXED.—Contains a nice variety of colors. Pkt. 5c.
WAHLENBERGIA,
GRANDIFLORA MIXED.—(Also called Platycodon.) Of wonderful - beauty and attracts much attention on
our seed farm. It is a perennial plant blooming the first year from seed, whick shoula be sown early in open ground. g™ They bloom very profusely and continu-
> ously all summer, if flowers are removed as soon as they begin to fade. The flow- ers are of large size, being 24% to 3 inches in diameter, and the various shades of light blue, lavender and white. Plants increase in size from year to year and are sure to please. Our seed is saved from the best flowers. Pkt. 10c.
WALLFLOWER.
Greatly prized for their exquisite fra- grance. They grow in long, brilliantly colored spikes of flowers. There are many varieties. Plants removed to pots in au-
tumn will produce an abundance of de
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ZINNIA.
Strong growing, hardy and elegant plants, rivaling the dahlia, in si
doubleness, while the colors are bright and varied, ranging from pure w
deep, purplishcrimson. Splendid for hedges, beds or borders. PIGMY or LILLIPUT.—This strain is the acme of beauty and perfec
zinnias. Plants small and of bushy growth. each one bearing scores of beauti- ful little blossoms of the most perfect shape and brilliant colors, from pure white to very dark orange, purple, crimson and vermilion. These charming
little zinnias are gems indeed colors. Pkt. 10ce.
and should be in every garden.
CURLED AND CRESTED,—A most unique and charming new variety with
pols oddly curled and crested in fantastic contortions and graceful
owers large, double, and the peculiar shape of petal relieves the flower from
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PINKS.
FIREBALL.—A very dwarf and compact growing pink, only 10 to15inches high. Flowers are perfectly double, and color a rich, velvety blood red. The plants begin to flower shortly after seeds are up, and continue to bloom profusely all summer and fall, only ceasing when overtaken by severe frost. Effective for gar- den bedding or pot culture, and as a cut flower. Pkt. 10c.
CROWN OF PERFECTION —The flowers are greatly improved and immense, averaging six inches in circumference, are densely double and are produced in perfect succession during the whole summer. Colors from purest satiny white to red shades so deep and intensely brilliant that the eye can scarcely penetrate their velvety depths, soft pinks and fiesh tints more dainty than brush could jay; and a large proportion of flowers heiroglyphicaHy marked with various hues, the delicate tints and deep tones mingling in exquisite contrast. Pkt. 8c.
PASSION FLOWER.
MAMMOTH.—One of the most desirable of all climbing plants, Sow seed early, and if well cared for and seasons are favorable, vines will send out magnificent blossoms the first year. Its color is odd, comprising a combination of blue, pink and white, which is beautiful, very large and showy, of a feathery and vel- vet-like appearance. Vines begin to throw out blossoms when only one or two feet high, followed in the fall by beautiful golden fruit about the size of a hen’s egg. If left in the open ground in winter it must have some protection. Pkt. 10c.
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FINEST MIXED DOUBLE.—Tall sorts. Pkt. 5c.
FINEST MIXED DOUBLE DWARF.—Pkt. ic.
NEW ZEBRA.—Beautifully and brilliantly striped with rich colors. There ; are always some plants which do not produce striped flowers. Very hand- 44
some. All colors mixed. Pkt 10c.
SPECIAL MIXTURES OF FLOWER SEEDS.
Many persons derive pleasure from watching the growth of a varied bed of flowers, entirely out of the usual trim garden style, while others desire amuch more extended collection than their means will permit. To both of these classes the following special mixtures will appeal:
MIXTURE OF FRAGRANT ANNUALS.—Carefully made up from seeds of fragrant flowers only. A bed of these will give rich perfume throughout the day and evening, while some of them are also suitable
for cuttin; Pkt. 10ce.
i ’ MIXTURE OF CLIMBERS,—This is a liberally filled packet of seed of many beautiful annual climbers, suitable for growing together. Pkt. 10c.
WILD GARDEN MIXTURE.—Over 400 kinds of such flower seeds as are suitable to be planted together; alto- ‘\» gether forming a mass of bright colored WA flowers and beautiful foliage which is P> sure tointerest and please. Our illus-} tration will give some idea of the pos- ~, sibilities in growing flowers from this mixture. Select a light, rich soil, as free from weeds as ossible; plant in this
INTERNATIONAL NOVELTIES MIXED.—Each year we make a grand test of floral novelties, obtaining seed therefor from all parts of the world, and our trial fields exhibit a truly magnificent display of flowers never before grown here. A few of the new varieties did not do well with us, but they may prove yaluable in other elimates or on dif- ferent soils, but by far the larger number are valuable acquisitions, and we would like to have all our customers try them. We have saved seed of most of the varieties. but instead of listing them in our cata- logue separately at 10 cents to 25 cents per packet, we have decided to mix them all together and offer our customers this grand assortment at the low price of 10c per pkt., 3 pkts. 25e,
LOW-GROWING ANNUALS.—This mixture contains seeds of a great variety of low-growing annuals, few of which exceed four to six inches in height, and which, sown in beds of borders, present the ap- pearance of Turkish rugs, carpeting the ground in their wide range of colorings and forms. Pkt. 10c.
MIXED BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS,—About fifty varieties. Every garden should contain a good assortment, and it will be easily obtained in this way. Pkt. 10c.
FLOWERS FOR BOUQUETS.—This mixture embraces seeds of ane nuals producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly all of them having long stems. Planted in a section of the garden, this
atitude about the first of May. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.
will furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Pkt. 10c.
MIXED EVERLASTINGS,—A grand assortment of all sorts of ever- lasting flowers, suitable for bouquets, ete. Pkt. 10c.
MIXED GRASSES.—A mixture of the or- namental grasses suitable to grow in masses. Makes a striking as well as use- ful collection. Valuable for making up in- to winter bouquets. These should be cut just as they come into bloom and dried in the shade. Very useful for working up with the everlastings into winter orna- ments; they lend a grace and beauty not # obtainable without them. Pkt. 5c.
All of the above mixtures are carefully prepared from choice,fresh seeds, and can- not fail to give satisfaction. The packets are liberally filled, and in no other manner can so many seeds be obtained at such light cost.
FLOWER BULBS.
Many of the most showy, attractive, inexpensive and easiest grown of allsummer and autumn flowers are contained in this important class. ‘here are scarcely any other flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the gladiolus, the grace and elegance of the lily, the purity and sweetness of the tuberose, the majestic foliage of the caladium, and the wonder- ful markings of the tigridia. Bulbs for spring planting require scarcely any care, and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over winter, and will year after year con- tinue to return a bhundredfold in beauty and satisfaction the } trifling expeuse of the original cost. The bulbs are large and | ; : : ie am
strong, and will be sent well packed, postpaid on receipt of price, ‘ ; a all } i}
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DISCOUNTS.—Your selection of bulbs to the amount of 81. i a at catalogue prices will be sent postpaid for $1.00, $2.50 for $2.vu.
BLACKBERKY LILY.—Quite curious and handsome. Flow- ers orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diam- eter. The blossoms are followed by seed clusters exactly like a blackberry in size, Shape and color. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.
CALADIUM, TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS.—Of all the introductions
of recent years none have received a heartier welcome than the
ziant-flowered, tuberous rooted begonias, Which have been brought to wonderful perfection. These flowers sometimes grow six inches in diameter, are borne upright on stiff stems, and outrival in colors the most brilliant or dazzling geranium. They are of the richest colors, embracing every shade of white. rose, pink, red, scarlet, crimson, yellow and orange. Tuberous begonias ave well 4 adapted to house culture,or make splendid beds on the lawn. Double or single mixed colors 1bc each. LITTLE GEM CALLA.
CALADIUM, Esculentum.—(Blephant’s ear.) A splendid CHINESE SACRED LILY.—Very handsome. The fiower is white, tropical plant, growing 4 to 5 feet, with immense leaves beauti- 4 With a yellow tinted cup; a truss from three to seven, borne on a fully veined and varigated with different shades of y stem—sometime single and double on the same stalk. It is very green. Very showy, leaves often growing 3, feet : easily grown in water. The bulbs are very large long. Of easy culture; roots can be stored in cellar with from three to six various-sized offsets, and in the fall, and grow larger and more showy each nearly every offset bears a flower stalk. Usually year. Medium sized bulbs 10e, 3 for 24c, very large grown in a bowl of water. We can furnish them 30c, 3 for 75c. 4 until the last of March, when the supply is us-
CANNA.—These very handsome tropical-look1ng , ually exhausted, and we do not haye more until plants are unrivaled for fine effects on the lawn, fall. Each dc. : their large glossy, green leaves, tinted with red, CINNAMON VINE.—This beautful climber is purple or bronze, and their showy spikes of perfectly hardy, and arapid grower; has beau- flowers of various shades of red ard yellow, pro- tiful heart-shaped, bright green leaves, and clus- duce an effect seldom equaled. ne o oneae white Berens: Dog tubers for
Charles Henderson.—The richest deep crim- Catt OF 2a 0S DUD CR bet COZ son of any canna on our place, and a sort which NaS Candicans.—Drooping, ivory charms everyone. Heads large, compact and white. bell-shaped flowers of delicate fragrance. symmetrical. Each 20c. Suitable for cemetery. Each 5c; 3, 12¢; doz. 40c.
._—A most striking and beau- APIOS, Tuberosa.—This is one of the most bifal yoltow. eyenan BpoLtcdl ithenaent red. beautiful climbing vines. Grows very quickly Each 20ce. ties Brooms DoE ne Fae 82: ; e : : 3, 10¢; . 30¢.
Robusta.—A tall variety with immense leaves nica BOOP POT RE bake Oz
of dark bronze color. Very tropical. Each 15c. TIGRIDIA.-Red, yellow and white, handsome-
Alphonse B 5 a ae int onmedeana ly spotted with black, Each 5c, doz. 50c. ouvier.—F e cent: § is masses this grand, tall-growing variety gives a CALLA LILIES.—Very attractive tropical
fa Jooking plants with elegant pure white flowers. grand effect. Every shoot has enormous trusses 2 2 = Of vivid crimson-scarlet flowers. Each 15c. Little Gem.—This beautiful little floral yem origi- Madam Crozy.—The deepest vermilion re a. naped in the Gnernsey detends, and sae appearenye gold bordered, double the diameter of a gladiolus 4 eTown Oven0tO! Te idees hich and canaacnaeein spike, is closely filled with flo vers, and these flower spikes s S 2 ee :
> iAetee 5 % bloom when 6 to 8 inches. This is highly regarded or heeds follow, Sue oe so rapidly that the plant is al in some places but has not proved a good bloomer at
our place. Each 25c, 3 for 60c. Mixed French.—We have a grand assortment of all the
ch.- ; Mammoth White.—The largest flowering vari- best new varieties of French or Crozy cannas, which we tey and most majestic. Superb white flowers. Mon- furnish at 15c each. $1.50 per doz.
ster bulbs, each 25c, 3 for 60c. Medium size, each 15c, ‘Mi ronze-L .—The older sorts used mainly for NE WE CROZNS CONNIE 3 for 40c. : ee TOneEs paa ved the lawn. Flower issmall. Each 10ce, doz. $1.10. Ret ee Gin nenincant ereeie ee TEES one ae onk Spe bite a 3 Rte ie 7 , give a a ent appearance. y grow freely in any soil. Mixed Green Leaved.—Like above, leaves green. Bach 10, aozrel a Can be planted out in the aon like a gladiolus, and blooms well dur- ; R OXALIS, Deipii| ing thesummer. The flowers are pure white with a black center, and Alba. — Nothing so | are quite handsome. Each 15c, 3 for 35¢ valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower beds as the beautiful sum- mer oxalis. Bulbs, when planted three inches apart, pro- = duce an unbroken row of ele- gant foli- ‘ OXALIS DEIPII. age and pure white flowers, and as they bloom very quickly after planting, they furnish a neat, attractive border all the season. Doz. 10e. 10030c.
Deipii _Roesa.—Somewhat larger flowers and foliage than y above. Leaves greatly resemble four-leaved clover; flow- g¢ ers rose color. Doz. 10c, 100 40c. ‘
Lasiandria.—lLeaves more finely cut than the Deipii, and flowers rosy pink. Doz. 10c, 100 60c.
LILY OF THE VALLEY.—Well known and universally admired spring flowering plants; flowers bell-shaped, treely gy Ay produced and powerfully fragrant. To grow in open ground, Y Xe ; select a partly shaded, rather moist situation and they are Ss charming when grownin large patches. Perfectly hardy and C imcrease in number each year without attention. Hach 5e, 7 3 for 12¢e, doz. 40e.
AMARYLLIS, Atamasco.—Pink and white. Each 10e.
AMARYLLIS, Johnsonii.—Bears three to six brilliant red flowers striped with white. Hach 50c.
AMARYLLIS, Formosissimi.—“( poobean LAS ee vel- vety crimson. uJbs may be po anytime in spring.
Bloom year after year. Each 1éc, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25. LILY OF THE VALLEY.
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CHO{CE GLADIOLUS.
These are a specialty with us, and our fields devoted to them make a most magnificent sight each year, appearing at a distance amass of bright colors. It is the most desirable of all bulbs, and claimed by many who are well acquainted with their varied beauty to be the flower of flowers. Our bulbs will produce immense spikes of bloom.
Royal Queen.—We do not hesitate to call this by far the finest and largest towering variety of gladi- olus ever introduced. The bulb, or corm, is usually very large, producing a strong, stiff flower stalk about three feet high. The flower spike is very long and well filled out on all sides. The flowers are ofaclear, pearly white ground, striped and splashed with a rich carmine, shading to a rosy purple, most beautifully blotched and marbled, and of a delicate velvety texture. It is not affected by the heat and blooms freely. The flowers measure four inches in diameter when in cup form, or six inches spread and are held upright on the spike. If you want something extea fine don’t fail to try the Royal Queen. Each 2Uce, 3 for 50c.
Grace.—A beautiful new variety of pure clear salmon color, bright violet center. Each 10c, 3 for 25¢_
Carrie.—Another new variety which originated on our grounds. A good sized spike and flower and the nearest purple known in gladiolus. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.
Childsi,—A very peculiar new class of gladiolus comprising a great variety of new colors and mark- ings. Each 10e,3 for 25c.
Meyerbeer.—Rose scarlet, amaranth red blotch. Each 10c,3 for 25c.
Salmon Pink,—A handsome new variety of pure salmon pink color. Attractive. Each 10ce, 3 for 25c-
Arsine.—line satiny rose with bright carmine. Brenchleyensis.—Deep vermilion scarlet. Ceres.— Beautiful blush white, marbled and striped with rose and carmine. Eugene Scribe.—Light pink, glazed withcarmine. Isaac Buchanan.—Best of yellow varieties. Leander.—l'iowers of a soft and delicate lilae color, shaded and spotted with carmine and has a distinct white band in each petal. Norma,—The best white variety. Op. ir.—Dark yellow, mottled with purple. Princess of Wales.—White, blazed with carmine and rose, stained with deep carmine. Africane-—Dark slate brown on scarlet ground streaked with salmon and pure white. Carnation.—Fleshy white, tinged carmine, blotched with purple. Pyramide.—Bright orange rose, extra fine. Rosita.—Delicate creamy rose, marbled with cherry. Lemoini.—Upper petals creamy white, tinted salmon red; lower ones spotted with deep purplish crimson, bordered with bright yellow. Marie Lemoini.—Upper divisions of a pale creamy color, flushed salmon lilac, the lower divisions spotted purplish violet, deep yellow border. Any of these varieties 5¢ each, 50c per dozen.
Lemoini Mixed.—Each 5c, doz. 50c. COLLECTION CF GLADIOLI. Pink, Striped and Variegated Varieties.—Each 5c, doz, 50c. —Six choice named varieties, our Red Varieties Mixed.—Each de, doz. 40c. selection of sorts, but all labeled, Light and White Varieties Mixed.—Mach 5c, doz. 50c. containing an assortment of col-
Choice Yellow Varieties Mixed.—lach 5c¥ doz. 50c. ors. Also one packet of gladiolus Fine Mixed,—Contains anice assortment. Each 3c, doz. 25c. By | seed of our own growing, carefully express, 31.50 per 100. hybridized so as to produce new Choicest Mixture.—Made up maiuly from best named varieties. | varieties; will bloom second year;
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Each 5c, doz. 40c. all for 25e postpaid. MADERIA, or Mignonette Vine.—Ornamental climber of veryrapid| yyc@a, Fi : : : 200 eon ‘ilamentosa.—A tropical looking plant, with long narrow growth. Each Sc, doz. 30c, 100 by express $1.50. leaves that remain green the entire year. It grows in clumps and
FREESIA, Refracta Alba.—Small bulbs bearing peculiar clusters | throws up a flower stalk from three to four feet in height from which of white flowers of the most delicious fragrance, which last a long | hang from one to two hundred creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. time even after being cut. Each 3c. doz. 20c. Strong two year plants. Each 25c, 3 for65c. One year plants, l5c,
CYCLAMEN, Giganteum.— One of the finest plants in cultivation for EROSE, E 28 i ri
C i - a UB. xeelsior Peeri.—A greatly improved variety, having
winter blooming. The colors vary from the purest white to the bright- grut ERO and excemlen filled with beauifule| arge, perfectly double
est crimson and purple, some flowers beautifully spotted. Each 20c. flowers of most delicious fragrance. Spikes trequently bear 30 to 50 IRIS. (Fleur-de-Lis.)—One of the most satisfactory of flowers for | flowers, remaining in bloom for a long time. They are always wax-
garden culture, as the are hardy and require very little care after once | like, pure white, and are unsurpassed for buttcnhole bouquets. Don’t
set out, and will produce a mass of flowers year after year. fail to order a few. Choice bulbs, postpaid, each 5c, doz. 35c. Kempferi.—Marvyels of beauty and stateliness. Think of a plant sending up a dozen WWE
flower spikes, each spike bearing two to four blofsoms eight or ten inches across, and ASS \y VN
of the most delicate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. Thfnk ofa bed \ . ( \
of all colors—white, indigo, violet, lavender, mauve, sky blue, royal purple, blush, yel- low, ete. Your imagination can conceive cf nothing grander, and they are even more grand than your imagination can portray. The king of hardy perennial plants. Once planted in your garden they area joy fora lifetime, blooming profusely in June and July. Wither double or single, mixed. Hach 15c, 2 for 25c, doz. $1.25.
Pumila.—Dwarf, early flowering, light blue, purple and yellow mixed, Splendid for edgings. Doz. 30c; 100 $2.
German.-The true ‘“‘Fleur-de-Lis,”’ the national flow- er of France; perfectly hardy; grow and bloom luxu- Tiantly anywhere, particularly in moist situations. Mixed colors. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.
PAEONIES.
These are very beautiful, showy and easily cultivated plants, blooming from the beginning of May to the end of July. They 3hould have a place in every garden. We offer best sorts, mixed colors. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.
LILIES.
No class of plants capable of being cultivated out of doors possess so many charms; rich and varied in col- or, stately and handsome in habit profuse in variety, and of delicious fragrance. They thrive best in dry, richsoil, where water will not stand in winter
Coral Lily.—The flowers are a brilliant crimson, and have a peculiar waxy or coral-like >. appearance, quite distinct from all other fiowers. Each 15ce, 3 for 40c. doz. $1.50. g Candidum.—The pure white garden or Easterlily; flowers snow white; hardy and free blooming. Each 10ce, 3 for 25c. i
Auratum, or Japanese Gold Banded Lily.—This is justly entitled to the name often | = given it—The Queen of Lilies—and it is decidedly the most beautiful of all lilies. The J} — immense flowers are deliciously fragrant. The large white petals are thickly spotted |) ex with chocolate crimson and have a bright golden yellow band through the center of each. | F SE 7 Ne —— a9 Seater lily eueceeds well EN Fn ee ee Each 20e, 3 for 50e. } SS SACS ii eciosum um.—Large, pure white flowers of great substance, beautifully recurved. LA ey: MS MOP eaten or pot SRE ach 15c. 3 for 40c. a %
; Speciosum Roseum.—Pure white ground stained and spotted rose. Very beautiful.
Each 15ce, 3 for 40c.
Harrisii.—(The Bermuda Easter Lily.) Immense, pure white trumpets with a very delicate pervading fragrance. Each 20e, 3 for 50c.
Lemon Lily,—It is not a true lily as the bulb is of different shape. The flower is about A TUM LAT: 3 inches indiameter. The color is entirely different from all other sorts, being a clear
URA Y. lemon yellow. Delightful lemon fragrance. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
WINTER BLOOM ING BU LBS Some of the most beautiful and fragrant of all the flowers grown be- PEARL TUBEROSE. * long to this class, such as the Hyacinth, Tulip, Narcissus, Crocus, ete, Our bulbs, which are grown by oneof the best bulb growers in Holland, arrive in this country about Sept. 15. Send for fall catalogue.
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CONDENSED LIST OF FLOWER PLANTS.
See descriptive list of novelties and specialties on pages 6 to 9. Orders for plants must amount to not less than 50 cents.
DISCOUNTS.—Plants amounting to $1.10 for $1.00, $2.25 for $2.00- $3.50 for $3.00, $6.00 for $5.00. We pay postage on plants at these prices. EACH
ABUTILON, Layelion.—Bright golden yellow. ................+.+00- Snowball.—Pure white, very handsome..............-.....+seceeee Thompsonii Plena.—Double deep orange, shaded crimson.... ....
ACHILLEA, Alba.—(The Pearl.)—The flowers are large, forming
a beautiful plant eighteem inches in height. It is completely covered with pure white flowersfrom July until frost; hardy...
ALOYSIA, Citridora,—(Lemon Verbena)—Delightfully fragrant..
ALTERNANTHERAS.—Bright colored dwarf plants. Per doz. 75..
AMPELOPSIS, Veitchi.—(Boston Ivy.) One of the finest climbers
we have for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface. Color, deep green. changing to crimson and yellow..
ARTILLERY PLANT.—Very desirable for baskets and vases......
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.—One of the handsomest foliage plants
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BOUVARDIA.—Valuable for winter blooming .. ..............0.6.
CACTUS.—Price, 10 to 25c each, or 10 sorts for $1.00.
CLEMATIS, Jackmanii._Most magnificent and showy vine in ex-
istence. Stro.g plants, each 50c: extra strong, three yearsold 1 00
COBOEA SCANDENS.—Large, purple, bell-shaped flowers......... COLEUS.—Best and cheapest ornamental leaved plant we have for bedding. A few plants will make a beautiful bed; doz. 75c.....
CUPHEA. New Tricolor.—Blooms the year around; handsome....
Platycentra.—(Cigar Plant)—A fine basket plant..............:... CYCLAMEN ,—Fine for winter blooming......................c0e0eee FARFUGIUM.—Leopard Plant...... 2.0... cee. cece ee eect een ees
FEVERFEW, Double White—Per doz. 75c FERNS.—Beautiful for rockwork, or as specimens for parlor...... GLECOMA.—( Variegated Ground Ivy.) Foliage bright green, marked with pure white, and hasa refreshing fragrance, Beautiful for hanging baskets and cemeteries, hardy and ornamental.... .... GERANIUMS, Scented Varieties.—Nutmeg, Rose, Balm, Pepper- mint. Mrs. Taylor, Skeleton Jueaf and Variegated Rose, each.. Fancy Leaved.—Madam Pollock and Sunset. Beautiful foliage. Mountain of Snow, Happy Thought, Crystal Palace Gem, Gol- den Circle, Cloth of Gold, Mad. Salleroi, and Bismarck. All good variegated foliage sorts, ach ....... kee eee ee HYDRANGEA, Hortensis.—Bright pink flowers.................... Thomas Hogg.—Pure white; beautiful.... .....-...... ee eee Variegated.—Foliage white and green; flowers pink............ ¢ HIBISCUS, Rubra, Fl. Pl.—Double, large, bright red fiowers. Grandiflora,—Plant covered with large scarlet crimson flowers.. HOYA.—(Wax Plant)—The well known house climber, with thick, fleshy leaves and curious waxy floweYrSs.......-......2+6 ssseseees HELIOTROPE, Mad. Blonay.—Nearly pure white................ reo President Garfield.—Has fine large trusses of deep purple flowers HELIALTHUS, Multiflorus.—(Hardy Double Golden Sunflower)— Flowers of a rich golden yellow. Very double and large........ IVIES, English.—No vino excels this ... .....- 0... see eee eee eee eee German —Grows very fast. Fine for hanging baskets... ...... Variegated English.—Foliage very prettily marked with white LANTANAS.—Blooms continuously, the colors changing id a cur- HOS amlamMer dr Omir Caly, COLMA mesiseten clei aelptete/-laiclcinelayabtsisnelamisttensisleterele MAURANDIA.—Graceful climbers for window or conservatories. MYOSOTIS.—(forget-Me-Not)—A charming, constant blooming plant, requiring plenty of water and a partially shaded position MEXICAN PRIMROSE.—Is a perpetual bloomer; handsome colors MARGUERITE DAISY, New California Paris.—............. ..... Double Golden.—Beautiful, golden yellow flowers continuously.. MOON FLOWER.—A handsome climber growing twenty-five to forty feet, and covered with its white, moon-like flowers...... MOUNTAIN PINK.—A fine plant for basket. Flowers bright pink NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS.—This gorgeous cactus, which opens evenings, bears abundant blossoms, measuring twelve inches in diameter, and of delicious fragrance....... .... leitereeate PALMS.—Fashionable decorative house and window plants. Mail- ng size, 25c each; large $1,00 to $5.00 each by express. PANSIES. —Our plants are strong and well grown from the best seed. All choice varieties mixed. Doz. 60c. PASSION FLOWER.-An attractive vine bearing beautiful flowers PETUNIA.—All the finest double fringed varieties, each............ PELARGONIUMS.--Commonly known as Lady Washington ger- aniums. Flowers are large, with deep blotches on the upper petals and bright spots on the lower; very beautiful ...... .... SMILAX.--Well known, handsome climber, and very popular...... SALVIA, Splendens.—Pretty flowering plants; bright scarlet...... STAPELIA.—Curious plants with showy star-shaped flowers; color buff yellow, with maroon markings. Each................ VIOLET, Swanley White.--The best double pure white variety, bears a profusion of large, snowy sweet-scented blossoms Louise.—Double purple. Handsome and very fragrant....... ... Double Russian.—A magnificent, hardy variety for outdoor cul- ore: bearing immense very double Sowers, of avery deep shade fo) LG is Ae Civ McLse wioniae: cpactackre ha siele'ty Sabin ay eine hantene aleemeee tee VERBENA.—One of the most popular of all plants for bedding; we ave many varieties, including all the new kinds. Per doz. 75c. VINCA, Major.—Leaves handsomely variegated with creamy white. Flowers bright blue and very ShOWYS...........0.ceceeees WANDERING JEW, Variegated.—A popular variety having fo- Hage beautifuliy variegated with white, pink and green........
NURSERY STOCK.
Ask for our complete illustrated list of choice Nursery Stock. We have only room here for a condensed list.
The following prices are all for first-class stock, carefully packed and
BubachONow5! Wie aecsebecrdsone Bee ins) Bederwood...... Ae uae oe Sen Warfield’... 20). iid. aiiepentee voit cit oO Haverland i pereien ee nsec nines aeiealaye 35 Sessler eee cae freee eee eee Crescent Seedling................-- 30 Bach GRAPES—Cottage ...... 2... ee esas 20 Moore’s arly: > ai. »vsh/sasteienne setae 20 Moores, Diamond... ~ tls. 2s. os otee 25 Concordia nce east een: (eae 15 WOKEN sr iiveseiaa'e cin stele alsinniierate tabi 20 [By O EIKO BSA MOMDEMAanOTeS ele iss | 7 A PAWWAINIAE See te ates loetets sb raiaiaratoaere nue ete 26 Pockling tone. 02 jdeecrerice ene ace 20 IN Lala ae ese clei eietsieer eens ate 20 — RASPBERRIES—Redfield ........... 40 Columbine tierce epee lene 35 Older, Kansas, Golden Queen and SOMME LAN i cece pa eee elas ats sietietatere 15 Shaffer's. Cuthbert, Gregg, Ohio... 15 BLACKBERRIES—Ohmer ........... 20 OGG. Bar innapreiodontau sapenesae. 9 20 SDY dete oy cas wala iets oa tte cete 15 Stoners ard yi acchee estes kee iets 15 DEWBERRIES—Lucretia..........- i5 CURRANTS—North Star.......... +b Hay ReErolitics Mee cheese ee mel Standard varieties.............:... 15 GOOSEBERRIES—Industry......... 85 OWA Eyes tenements ete 20 TOUR ON I -ncteach ies teileoe se eeone eet 15
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APPLES—Standard varieties, 4 to 6 ie
Selecta Mae Weal. case) artes eiehe kee Russian and Crab Apples, same price. Page’s Ideal and Paragon......... ...++
PLUMS—Standard varieties............... ADUNGANCO* 2... c.ev cee secs ose selneaee =eien Stoddart, soe csaciencee sete eleloeieess 1 Cea
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PEACHES—Standard varieties.......
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MULBERRIES—Russian, 3 to 5 feet.....
EVERGREENS—Scotch Pine, 12 to 18 in.. Scotch Pine, 24 to 36 in... .....64.-.. «.. White Pino, 8 to 12 In. .... veces ceceencs White Pine, 18 to 24in......
White Pine, 24to 36 in .... en ae
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TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS.
To reduce the cost of gardening it is necessary to have the best tools. A good wheel hoe is Wy, as much superior to a common hoe for cultivating a garden as a mowing machine to the sickle
in the hay field. All of the following tools have been thoroughly tested, and, for their own particular class of work, have given splendid satisfaction. If you desire it, we will send illus-
| Sa Zz trated and descriptive catalogue or circular of any of these tools. J 8 PLANTER JR. NO. 38 SEED DRILL.—We regard this drill as the acme of. perfection, and i a? im KJ most decidedly the bestseed sower made. It will sow perfectly either ina continuous row or ( f 4 drop the seed in hills, either four, six, eight, twelve or twenty-four inches apart. It opens the ‘ DY furrow, drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one opera- Ss ED tion. The hopper holds three quarts. The wheel is thirteen inches high. It is changed ina, TLOReR ren hill chopping. ne drill wore at He ie force feed, Sows equally well whether the z é opper is full or contains only a paper of seed. It is nicely adapted to all conditions of land, PEERLESS GARDEN CULTIVATOR. working especially well in fresh ground or when planting on a aides Price $9.00. PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL, WHEEL HOE,CULTIVATOR AND PLOW. This is the most popular tool we hayeeversold. As a plow it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, ete. As a hoe, jt works safely toand @ from both sides of the row at once, or between rows, working all rows from * eight to sixteen inches wide at one passage. Asa cultivator, it is admirably aaepted to deep mellowing of the soil. It sows all garden seed accurately at the desired depth, opening, covering, rolling down and marking the next row all at one passage in the most reliable and perfect manner. Hach machine is sent out with the tools shownin theeut. Price $9.00. PLANET JR. NO. 4 COMBINED SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR,—The latest improvement for 1897. While we have not personally tested this machine, still it comes from a good factory and has apparently so many good points that we offer it with confidence. It will drop the seed either in a continuous row or in hills, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36 inches apart. The drill is easily detached and the toolframe substituted. Has all the attachmants shownincut. We predict a great demand for this tool Price complete $10.00. As adrill only $7.00. Attachments can afterwards be purchased for $3.50, to make a complete machine. PLANET JR. NO. 15 SINGLE WHEEL HOE.—Another new tool for 1897, being same as above only without the drill attach- ment. Price $6.00. PLANET JR. HILL DROPPING DRILL (Double Wheel).—Much (ys 3 é S like No. 3, seed drill, but it has two wheels, and is for that reason yer i ee —— preferred by some gardeners. It holds two quarts and sows all i kinds of garden seed with the greatest regularity, either in drills or hills. Price $10.00. PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.—The most practical tool made for gardeners. Each tool is sentout with the attachment shownincut. Thearch is high enough to enable the operator to
(Give ANET JR. NO, 3 SEED DRILL.
work both sides of the row at once until plants are eighteen inch- FIREFLY es high; then the wheels can be set to run close together and work WHEEL between the rows. Leaf guards (detachable) go with each machine, GARDEN to be used when plants extend intoa widerow. This tool is light, PLOW Veg.
very simple, very strong, made of the best material and highly fin- ished, and nothing exceeds the vari- ety and perfection of work it per- forms. It will do the work of six men with ordinary hand hoes. Price $6.00.
THE PLANET JR. PLAIN DOUB- LE WHEEL HOE,—Like the ma-
etable gar- dening made a pleasure. Mm Will both Mplow the garden and attend to the cultivating
chine just descriped, except that it dir has no attachments except one pair —S RO ERO of hoes. It is just the thing for on- PLANET JR. NO. 4 SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR, the garden-
ion growers and others who want a
hoe only, ata small cost. Price $3.50. ing season.
The moldboard is tempered and polished steel. Price only $2.00.
PLANET JR. TWELVE-TOOTH HAR- ROW, CULTIVATOR AND PULVERIZER. For fine cultivation, either deep or shallow, this has no equal, The recurved throat and high frame prevents clogging, and the re- verse position is given to the teeth ina short time by changing a single bolt in each. It is provided with a new lever wheel, used to regulate the depth with ex- Sire ; actness; also with a pulverizer, which LANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOB. leaves the ground in the finest possible con-
dition. AS a harrow, the work done is most perfect, and with the teeta turned backward it is admirable for trashy ground and leveling, and for crops just breaking through the surface. Price $7.50, or with- out pulverizer $6.15.
THE PLANET JR. NO. 8 HORSE HOE.—Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as the ‘‘Planet Jr.’’ Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it is in use throughout the civilized world. Itis so strongly built as to withstand in- credible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle. The No. 8 combines all the latest
PEERLESS GARDEN improvemeuts. Levers CULTIVATOR.—This new adjusting it in witdth tool has many features and regulating the === : which will recommend it Copter ene Bbous
LAN to the practical gardener. E
: i ot ae Ma 3 ae When we tested it we were improved. Ask for cir- really surprised at the ease with which it worked, cultivating and thorougly pulveriz- cular,gives full descrip- ing hard, unplowed ground. The handles are shaped so that they rest easily on the tion. Price $7.50. hands, and the wheel is so high, (23 inches) and broad-tired that it is no more work to cultivate with it than to trundle anempty wheel-barrow. Price $5.00.
McGEE GARDEN CULTIVATOR or SPRING HOE.—The invention of a practical onion raiser, who knew just what was wanted and how to make it. It has two wheels connected by an arch attached to frames by a lateral spring, enabling the user to al- most “finger-weed” the crop, as the machine is under such complete control. Onion growers claim this is the best cultivator for onions. With each tool there is a pair of knives, that operate as hoes, and a pair of cultivators. Price $4.40.
MATTHEW'S DRILL.—This is the old original Matthews, and is of especial value in sowing beet, parsnip and other difficult seeds. When in operation, it opens the furrow, drops the seed accurately at the desired depth, covers it and lightly rolls the earth down over it, and atthe same time marks the next row, all of which is done with me- chanical precision, by simply propelling the drill forward. A simplecontrivance ac- curately gauges a uniform deposit of the seed to any required depth, thus avoiding the risk of planting at irregular depths, so deep in places as to destroy the seed. Price $8.00. PLANET JR. NO. 8. HORSE HOB.
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64 WIRE FLOWER POT STANDS.—For strength, beauty of design, and superior finish, our stands our unexcelled, if equaled. TheNo 10 illustrated herewith is a very popular style. Price only #.25. any other styles at low prices. Illustrated catalogue free WIRE WINDOW SHELVES.—Thirty-six inches long. Each $1.00.
WIRE FLOWER POT BRACKET.—Very neat and convenient. Each lic, doz. $1.50.
FRUIT PACKAGES.—Being the oldest and largest dealers in the westin fruit pack- ages, we can furnish you the best stock made at low prices. Ask for dllustrated price list of berry boxes, crates, grape -bas- kets, etc.
SPRAYING PUMPS.-It does pay tospray: there can be no question as toit. Spraying pumps at $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $11.50 each. Illustrated price list free.
SCOLLY PLANT SPRINKLERS,—Large size, $1.10; small 75c, postpaid.
COLUMBIA LAWN MOWER,—A good, practical well-made mower at a very low rice. Ask for cireular. Price, 14-inch, 3.75, or one cutting a 16-iuch swath for $4.00.
FLUTED FLOWER POTS,—A handsome
; new pattern. Price is the same as for com- NO. 10 WIRESTAND. mon, plain pots, sothey are sure to be pop- ular The following prices per dozen are for pots and saucers: 4-inch 60c; 5-inch, 75c: 6-inch, $1.00; 7-inch, $1.50; 8-inch, $2.40; 9-inch $3.00. We make no charge for packing or delivering at depot here. All orders for these must amount to at least $1.00. Many styles of handsome pots, hanging baskets and vases at very low prices.
PERFECT PLANT FOOD.—An unsurpassed fertilizer for plants, which is prepared especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants free from vermin, and early and abundant blossoms. Per lb. pkg 2c, postpaid for 40c; % 1b. pkg. 15c, postpaid for 2c.
LAWN FERTILIZER.—A plant food which will force a luxuriant growth, aisoa very desirable and beneficial fertilizer for garden use; 10 ibs 75c,25Jbs $1 50, 100 lbs. $4.25, by freight and express.
SULPHO TOBACCO SOAP.—In our tests this has proved the most effective of any insecticide, and is perfectly safe to use. Its chief in- gredient is the gum of the richest Virginia and Kentucky leaf tobacco. Tt is formed with whale oil and sulphur inasoluable state, into asoap. The soap is easily dissolved in either warm or cold water. Per 8-0z. can. 25c, or by mail postpaid for 35c. 2
HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT.—A combination of the most potent in- secticides and most soluble plant food. When you order your seeds. if you have not tried Hammond's Slug Shot, order a 5 or 10 lb. pkg. and use it as per directions given with each pkg. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 35c: 10 lbs 65c; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00; by mail, postpaid, 1 lb. 20c; 5 lbs $1.00.
DUSTERS.—For Hammond Slug Shot, each 35c.
LANG’S HAND WEEDER.—It is, in our opinion, the best weeder made. Its special advantages over all other weedours of this class is that it has a band which passes over the fingers, which, when the tool is not in use, gives full use to the hand for pulling weeds and thinning out piants without laying down the tool. Price 2oc; $2.50 per doz., or postpaid for 30c each. =
LANG’S
EXCELSIOR WEEDING
hand corn planter made. It puts the corn exactly where you want it
HAZELTINE’S WEED- HOOK.—Can be used to and at the proper depth. Price $1.50.
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& hee Wal 5 eCaw, a NSO
ER.—One hour’s use will! repay its cost. Blade is solid steel, oil tem:ered and has five sharp edges. Price 30c; or postpaic for ae WEEDER great advantage among smal! and tender plants. ff Price 10c, per doz. $1.10, or postpaid fer 20c each. f ROTARY CORN PLANT- Ys ERS.—Decidedly the best
REDDICK MOLE TRAP.—All the old traps boiled down into a bet- ter one at one-third the old price; first-class trap. No mole can pass under this trap and live.
Price $1.00 eacb
BIRDS.
for cirenlar United States.
Female Canaries.............. Bird Cages, Japanned. .. Bird Cages, Brass
GOLD FISH.
Food, ete. Ask for circular.
We carry a stock of the most choice Hartz Mountain Canaries, Parrots, Mocking birds, etc., and reque:t every one interested to send We can ship to any part of the
Imported German Male Canaries, each, $3.00
Trained St. Andreasberg Roller Cana- VIES! GACH ie oi. Sa a. fits celal ene
111° 140e to 1.00
Bird Seed, Fine Mixed, per lb .. Staite Bird Seed, Superior Mixed, per 1b....... Bird Seeds, mixed for parrots Bird Insect Destroyer, per pkg...
An elegant asso Tails, etc., at reasonable prices. Also Glass Fish Globes, Aquariums, Fish
SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
LITTLE GIANT HAND BROADCAST SEED-SOWER,—Simple in construction, light. strong and durable, and the easiest running ma- chine known. having no feed plate to carry, and only weighing three pounds complete. Will sow orchard grass, blue grass, red top clover, timothy, wheat, ete. Even if you haveonly a small field to sow it will pay you to have one of these so as to getitdistributed evenly Each$1.50-
IOWA BROADCAST SOWER.—An improvye- ment on the Little Giant in that if retains its valuable characteristics but instead of working with a fiddle-bow, it is operated witha crank. We have had a large number of these made, as we know they will take well with our customers; price only $2.00.
HOTBED THERMOMETERS,—Each $1.00. TREE LABELS,—3* inch, notched; per 1,0u050c. POT LABELS,—+4inch, pointed; per 1,000 60c. TRELLISES.—15c to $2.00 each. RAFFIA,.—Excellent for tying asparagus and other vegetables. Gardenersshould try this; per 1b. 25c, 10 Lbs. $2.00. GARDEN ‘'TROWELS.—5-inch 15c, 6-inch 20c. FLORIST TROWELS.—Extra heavy, each 40c. CONCAVED AND CURVED SEED KNIFE.—Each 35c, postpaid. eee GARDEN TOOLS.—Hoes, rakes, spades, scuffle hoes, etc. A great variety at low prices, LITTLE GLANYT,
CHILDREN’S GARDENING SETS.—Gooa, Z s for children at 10c, 25c, 50e and $1.00 aa tee poo wer a ae
VALUABLE BOOKS.
It will pay you toread some of the following books which are sent postpaid on receipt of price:
Henderson’s Gardening for Profit.—New edition. By Peter Hen- derson. Price #2.00.
Onions: How to Raise Them Profitably.—Being the practical de- tails by seventeen practical onion growers. Price 20e.
Celery.—By G. Bochove & Bro. Price 50c.
The AB C of Potato Culture.—By T.B. Terry. Revised. Price 40c.
Fitz’s Sweet Potato Culture.—Cloth. Price 60c.
Brill’s Farm Gardening and Seed Growing.—By Francis Brill. Price $1.00.
E. P. Roe’s Play and Profit in My Garden.—The author shows how —
he evoked a protit of $1,000 while carrying on pastoral and literary labor. Price $1.50.
Asparagus Culture.—The best methods. Price 50c.
Our Farm of Four Acres, and the Money Made By It.—Price 30c.
Ten Acres Enough.—Showing how a very small farm may be made profitable. Price $1.00.
Henderson’s Practical Floriculture.—New edition. Price $1.50.
Practical Fruit Grower.—By S. T. Maynard; 124 pages, fully illus- lustrated. Price 25c.
Farmer on the Strawberry.—Price 25c.
Guide to Floriculture.—Very good and practical. Price 2ic.
Fuller’s Grape Culturists.--By A. S. Fuller. Price.$1.50.
Fuller’s Small Fruit Culturist.—Price $1.50.
Art of Propagation.--Of nursery stock. Price 25c.
Canning and Preserving.—-By Mrs S. T. Rorer. Price 40c.
Complete Text Book on Silk Culture.--Price 15c.
Book on Canaries and other birds. Price 25c.
Book on Gold Fish and the Aquarium. Price 25c.
POULTRY BOOKS.
American Standard.—Every poultry breeder should have this for a guide if he intends to keep or show pure bred fowls. Price $1'00.
Philosophy of Judging.--A companion to the Standard. Price $1.00.
Poultry for Pleasure and Proiit.—A 48-page book containing in- structions for every one who keeps poultry. Price 25c.
Some of Lee’s Ideas.--On poultry breeding—illustrated. Price 50c.
Art of Incubating and Brooding.—Invaluable to large breeders; 60 pages. Price $1.00
ossom Creek Poultry Club.—By Uncle Rastus (J. H. Davis). A
humorous book of 110 pages on poultry culture. Price 35c.
Pigeon Queries.—Of interest to pigeon breeders. Price 25c.
500 Questions and Answers.--On poultry breeding. Price 25c.
ABC of Poultry.—A practical book for the beginner. Price 25c.
Low Cost Poultry Houses.—Plans and specifications Price 25c.
Special.—Any five of the above 2c books for $1.00.
POULTRY SUPPLIES.
We handle quite a complete line of all kinds of poultry supplies and will be glad to send illustrated and descriptive list on application.
1.00 $1.00 to 3.00 3 0
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INDEX TO CATALOGUE.
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Artichoke.......... 23/Okra,or Gumbo... 24| Begonia ......... 2, 5,46| Feverfew i eas te hi 53 Ae ; Pe Asparagus ........ 23])Onions......... 13, 15, 29| Beets, Follage Forget-Me-Not.... 53 No Na ieee 4 FARM SEEDS:' Asparagus Roots.. 36|Onion Sets......... 36|Bluets......... vi... 52]Fountain Plant.... 53|Nasturtium .......5, 5: : Beans...11, 14, 17, 35, 41|Parsley .......... . 3l|Brachycome....... 46| Foxglove ........++ 50| Nicotina 53] Artichoke Roots... 41 BGOG. . Sisanies SIP I8 | PSTSHID <.scececniss = Browallia ... ..... 46}Four O’Clock...... 53| Nigella 53] Barley ..........- . 40 Borecole, or Kale.. 25|Peanuts...... ..... 5| Bryonopsis 43|Treesia.... .......- 50| Genothera 54] Buckwheat......... 41 Broccoli..... 23|Peas........ 11, 15, 30, 33 Cacallacs. c.ncccens 47|Puchsia .......... 50| Oxalis 51] Broom Corn...... 16540 Brussels Sprouts.12, 23) P@pper .......eeues 5}Cactus .... -. 47/Gaillardia.......... 50|Palms.............. a Cloveneeaeennete ce Cabbage ......-... 12, 19|Pomegranate ..... ey Cal. Yellow Bells.. 2{/Geranium.......... ro|/Pansy ... .......8, 5, 55!) Gorn........ abe 37, 38, io GarTOtc sa vesenes cess 23| Potatoes ........... 43|Calampelis ....... CAV CHIE Ey Bea aeeee 51| Passion Flower.... 59/ Gotton..... .. Caulifiower ........ 20]Potato Seed........ 43|Calendula.......... 46|Gladiolus .......... 50| Perilla.............. BEA DYED naaconacnounte 37 Celenvinedets 6-e--6, 2OPumpkin.. 2.0.5... Calliopsis..... .....2,46/Globe Amaranth.. 51|Petunia............ 2, 54 leas BES Maemo ede 40) GBIGRIAGH WA tens css 20! Radish ........ 5, 32/Campanula ...... . 47) Gloxinia... ...2.. 51|Pinks..........'3, 49, 59) Wield Peas.. ed QHENVI sca occ s 5s 24|Rhubarb.... ..... 3, 25|Canary Bird Vine.. 47|Godetia ............ 51/ Phlox .............- 56| Field Beans........ 41 @QHICOLYy ee eres = 24|/Ruta Baga......... 35|/Candytuft......... . 47|/Golden Rod........ , Ol Poppy.........-.... 952] Wodder Corn ....... 38 CRIES Soc ce icscs 36| Salsify eet Cannas c tech. 47|Gourds,Orn’m't’1..2. 50] Portulaca .... ..... 54) Grass Seed ....... 42 @hrutasiowscsaees- > GUISpMaeCh .. 0... 6.6. 2} 33|Canterbury Bells.. 47|Grasses, Gonamental 59| Primula............ 54] Kafflr Corn ........ 41 Chinese Tea........ S2 SQUASH... i. 6ccceeclo Carnation:. Sess. 47|Grass Pinks,... ... 51|Pyrethrum........ 56) LawnGrass....... 42 Coffee Berry..... . 41|Strawberry | Catan tlvivccscensee- 47|Gypsophila......... 51| Rhodanthe .... .... 56| Lentils......... eral QolTardsie ccs. =o. = 24|Sugar Beet ... Celosia.. .. ..8, 483| Helianthus 5 OSGi ese vrcsme ess ns 5| Oats . 40 Corn,Pop......11, 13, 21|Sweet Potatoes.... 43}Centaurea.. 2, 48|Heliotrope .. Ricinus. . - .++.. 56] Potatoes. ede Corn, Sweet...11, 21, 35} Tobacco ...... ..... 3|Centrosema... . 47|Helichrysum...... Salpiglossis eros) ind ONAN OWN se naccnesne 41 Corn Salad......... 21|Tomato ... 11 Chrysanthemum...2. 48| Hibiscus. .......... ht | Salvi “ RY Olusse aeear cane: 40 Collections........ QOS MArAED . . sc. css es 15, 35|Cineraria........... 47| Hollyhock.......... 51| Scabiosa | Shollivscasocome, ances 16 CEPSS awe nessr’s «s/s 24) Vegetable Plants Glankiaii. sy. cccsesce 48|Humulus.......... Scarlet Runner.. . Soja Beans ........ 41 Gucumber... .....14, 22] and Roots.... ... 386/Cleome............. 47|Hyacinthus.... ... Shea oo Se so soe . 57| Sugar Cane........ 41 Curious Vegetables, a Vine'Peach ........ 24 ae as ee crags ala's 47|Ice Plant ..... Macites LOS sensitive Plant.... Be Sweet Potatoes.... 43
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Eee sarees 2. 24| FLOWER SEEDS. |Cockscomb ........ 3, 47| Lantana......... . 52|Spraguea...... se Tree Seeds.......... 41 CRAG er eee apicieisis SB Aronia, 2. ven. cscs 44|Coleus ..... Fado nee Gls|| PRR ATE bbe hon qe qcan bel Stee CS) Goce once node IWVMeaibiemecvewesstiocet 40 Gourds ...... 22) Abutilon.. ........ 44|Collections........ 44, 45|Lathyrus .......... PSN Aon seonnaaraeos F Garden Lemon.. 24|Adlumia .......... 44|Convolvyulus... ... 8; 40) TRUM 5... cosa eee ne BP SMES, = ao agnodooed E == Ground Cherry...14, 24) Accroclinum....... 44|Coreopsis .......... 46} Lobelia ............ 52|Sweet Peas .... Books- 3 2 64 ESGRDAeeaiccss cl) << Pa PALONES) «0 ci sviwie.ce.ene 44|Cosmos ............ By AS MAUPIN). re. wcecleic ee 52|Sweet William..., 58| DOOKS~.----------.- 4 Horse Radish..... 36|Ageratum.......... Aa G@lop He wren closes 48|Lynchnis........... 52|Sunflower ........ 5, 51| Flower Bulbs ..2, 60, 61 eee Tomato...... 24) Agrostemma ...... 44|Cyclamen ......... 49| Maize, Striped..... 4|Thunbergia........ 58 ** Plants 6.7,8,9, 10,62 Pee aemeeeeeese sss) SO WALYSSUM .. oo censure 45|Cypress Vine...... 49)|Marigold........... 3513! OLED A reerccrclenieciviere 58 Hardivishenh 10 Kohl Rabi........ 11,25|Amaranthus ...... 46 | Danlia cee sescen ck 50|Martynia ...... ... 53|Tropzolum........ 5g| aray UWDS-1.--- Ti@G eee seam can) acc 24|Ampelopsis . ..... 468|Daisies .... ....... 49|Marvelof Peru.... 53|Verbena..... Gemande 58| Hardy Roses.s..... 10 Lettuce........12, as 26| Anagallis .......... 46|Datura ......... -.. 49|/Matricaria ........ 52) Vinca ....... ...... 58| Hardy Vines; ..... 10 Mangel Wurzel.. 18} Amobium.......... . 46|Delphinium .. .... 48} Maurandia. ........ Gall Wale casunooocne08 58 1 63 Martynia . . 53|Antirrhinum ..... . 46|Diamond Flower..2, 49|Mignonette - 53| Wallflower ........ 58| Garden Tools... -- Melon, Musk... Aquilegia DiantMUst cee eene 3, 49) Mimulus . 52] Wahlenbergia,.... 58| Implements........ 63 Melon, Water Arabis ...... ... 46] Digitalis. 48 | Mimosa . . 57| Whitlavia.......... 58| Miscellaneous-.... 64. Melon, Citron...... 28| Argemone Dolichos.. 48| Mirabilis ......... 53| Wild Cucumber.... 58 6 Moncritvessc-.. di|\ASperula..... cc. Edelweiss.......... 50|Mixed Flower Seed 59| Wisteria........... 58| Nursery Stock...... 2 Mushrooms ....... 11|Asters........ .....4, 45] Eschscholtzia...... 50|Moon Flower ..... 52|Xeranthemum..... 58| Poultry Supplies.. 64
ECONOMY IN THE GARDEN
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COLLECTIONS.
Jeb RIGES, VERY, LOW ......
NO TROUBLE. TO. SELECT.
THESE COLLECTIONS ARE ALL PUT’ UP READY FOR MAILING BEFORE OUR BUSY SEASON BEGINS AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE CHANGED OR DIVIDED.
A Complete Garden. 35 VARIETIES FOR $1.00.
All Good, Desirable Sorts.:.... Sure To Please You.
Consists of One Full Sized Packet Each of Improved Golden Wax Beans, Old Homestead Pole Beans, Market Gardeners’ Beet, Henderson’s Snowball Cauliflower, Washington Wakefield Cabbage, Short Stem Drumhead Cabbage, Oxheart Carrot, Early Sunrise Corn, Golden Self-Blanching Celery, Country Gentleman Corn,Perfect White Spine Cucumber, Improved Ground Cherry, American Mammoth Brus- sels Sprouts, Page’s Striped Rice Pop Corn, Iceberg Lettuce, Improved Hanson Lettuce, I. S. Co’s Improved Green Nutmeg Musk Melon, DukesJones Watermelon, Large Red Wetherfield Onion, Mammoth Prizetaker Onion, Nott’s Excelsior Peas, Non Plus Ultra Radish, Perpetual White Summer Radish, Improved Table Guernsey Parsnip, Rw’ y King Pepper, Sibley Squash, Long Standing Spinach, Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify, Market Gardener’s Parsley, Early Minne- © aTomato; Matchless Tomato, White Egg Turnip, Purple Top Strap L af Turnip, Monarch Ruta Baga. and Vine Peach.
Total 35 full sized packets sent postpaid for $1.00; at regular cata- logue price they amount to §2.05..
CHILDREN’S COLLECTION.
Toencourage the children and induce them to begin having a garden “all their yery own,” we offer this collection, consisting of one packet each of Beet, Cucumber, Lettuce, Radish, Onion, Pop Corn, and Sun- flower. Inallsevyen full sizea packets postpaid for ONLY 15 CTS.
Flowers for Everybody. 50-CENT POPULAR COLLECTION.
Consists of one packet each of Sweet Alyssum, Aster, Balsam, Can= dytuft, Dianthus, Convolvulus, Cypress Vine, Canna, Cockscomb; Larkspur, Ice Plant, Mignonette, Nasturtium, Petunia, Pansy, Poppy’ Phlox, Sweet Peas, Sunflower and Zinnia. Total 20 packets for 50c.
25-CENT BARGAIN COLLECTION.
’ Consists of one packet each of Petunia, Cypress Vine, Eschscholtzia; Balsam, Phlox, Aster, Pink, Pansy, Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Zinnia,) and Verbena... Total12 packets for 25c.
10-CENT, TRIAL.COLLECTION..
Consists of one packet each of Balsam, Candytuft, Pinks, Mignoneett, Pansy and Sweet Peas... Total 6 packets for 10c.
50-CENTi GEM COLLECTION.
' Consists of one packet each of the following novelties: : Aster; Royal, Mixed; Centaurea, Pink Marguerite; Datura, Cornucopia; Japanese Morning Gtory; Cockscomb, Golden Glow; Dianthus, Fireball; Pansy, International; Larkspur, American Banner; Nasturtium, ,Gayy and Festive, and Cupid Sweet Peas.:. Total 10 packets for 50c.
12 Packets Choice Flower Seeds.
Consisting of one full size packet each of Petunia, Balsam, Cypress Vine, Eschscholtzia, Phlox Drummondi, Asters, Dianthus Pink, Pansy, ‘Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Zinnia and Verbena, mixed colors and varieties of each for 25 cents.
These collections are put up and cannot be changed or divided.
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