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a BUY YOUR SEEDS DIRECT FROM THE GROWER.

st ee SPs December--1st; 290ge

OUR 1907 GREETING.

“TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

The past year has been a prosperous one an¢ those of our triends who helped make it so we fee. -will be interested to hear of our progress.

In review of our past seasons business, it is plain to us that we have made more progress in the ‘last year than ever before toward giving our customers prompt, efticient and courteous service, also a better and most highly satisfactory grade of seed. This is shown by the increase of business and the many kind letters of praise. We wish to thank our patrons for these and assure you that your appreciation of our -efforts invigorate us to continue our high standard; and profiting by our experience to improve our business and do even better in the future.

We have 1,000 acres of corn under cultivation and from present prospects will be able to offer our patrons some of the best Seed Corn ever grown in the best Corn County of the State. We secured som: -of the finest new strains of Reid’s Dent, Legal Tender and other varieties that time and money could get. We also have increased our capacity and built a new building especially equipped with new patent butting and tipping Machine which is operated by hand; it does a better job than the old way. We have the best sheller and grader that can be bought and on the whole, feel that we could not improve this department more until new machinery is invented.

We take more pains than ever before to secure the best of Field and Garden Seeds and can assure _-you of our hearty cooperation in helping you to increase the valuable productions of your land.

Our line of Poultry Supplies are unequalled for excellence and we hope you will continue to use ‘them and increase your profits from this side line of your farm.

At all times we are glad to hear from you and if there is anything that 1s not clear in our catalogue, write us and we will take pleasure in further explaining. Itis ourdesireto be an aid to our friends and patrons in every way possible and we take great interest in hearing of your success and experiments in bet- tering of the farms.

We would be very much pleased to have you come and inspect our method of handling Corn and Seeds and if it is impossible for you individually to come, we think it wou'd be a great satisfaction to you and your ncighbors to club together and send a representative here to buy and select such corn as in your judg- meat would be best suited to your locality; inspect our plant and look over our methods of doing business. A hearty welcome will be extended to any representative you may send and we sincerely trust that we may have the pleasure of meeting with you and personally conduct you over our different establishments.

Trusting that we may have your orders, large and small, and assuring you that they will have our “personal care and attention and thanking you tor your many past favors, we beg to remain, with best wishes, Yours sincerely,

A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY.

P S.—We wish to ca!l your special attention to pages 2 and 3 in regard to what we say about freight ship- ment.

DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING.

READ GAREFULLY; WILL SAVE YOU MONEY and TIME.

Use the blank Order Sheet and be sure to write the name and address plainly.

Order Early and before the rush, as too many wait until just before planting time and their orders cannot

receive that careful attention that they would if order- ed earlier.

Fill Out Order Sheet at Once and have it ready when

you getthe money. Ifyou have it now, send in your order at once.

Discounts. We make such low prices that there is no discount in Field Seed. Every thing is placed at bed- rock prices. Our pricesin quantity, following the de- scription in the list, make a great reduction by ordering in large amounts, which may be done by elubbing in with your neighbors. We treatevery one alike.

Clubs. There are, in your neighborhood. two or three hundred families who get Vegetable Seed. Procure their order and send with yours, We will make you club rates

aS as you agent’s terms, which are very liberal in-

Quick Shipment. We are so located as to give our patrons quick and effective service, and unless it is a Potato or an Artichoke order during freezing weather, it will then be shipped as soon after order is received, as weather will permit. We have enlarged our equipments, improved our system and can guarantee service to be the most promptand reliable. If delayed beyond necessary time enroute, write us, and we will have our agent wire tracer, or if itis delayed by some mistake here, we can look after the order with dispatch.

We Send Shipping Receipt when we ship by freight or express, signed by the agent, which is a receipt from the railroad company or express company that the goods have been delivered in good condition. We also send aletter, under atwo cent stamp. to you showing the number of your order and giving full instructions.

We Notify Customers of the receipt of their order, if not sent out at once. If to be sent by mail, and they are not received in a reasonable time, notify us of the delay, giving number and date of order, as probably there has been some nistake in the mail, although Uncle Sam makes few mistakes, and buying by mailis one of _the easiest, most satisfactory, and money saving methods in the present age.

What We Guarantee. That all money sent to us for Seeds, shallreach us if sent by registered letter, post of- fice orexpress money order or bank draft made payable to order of A. A, BERRY SEED Co, If there is anything we can not furnish, we will return your money for same,

We guarantee to ship Seeds in the best manner and of the highest germinating power possible, as they are not only carefully grown, harvested and cleaned but are also carefullytested and nothingis sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect, We know our Seeds will grow and give satisfactory results, if you do your part and nature doesnot interfere, but we can in nOmanner warrant the crop, nor be responsible for other failures, as success sometimes depends upon cir- cumstances over which we have no control.

Keep a Gopy of Your Order. Sometimes persons think that they have ordered articles which they have omitted, and blame us for not sending them.

important. It occasionally happens, though very sel- dom, that an order is lost in coming to us, or the goods in going tothecustomer. Therefore,if any who order do not hear from us within a reasonable length of time, THEY SHOULD SEND A DUPLICATE ORDER, naming the date on which the former was sent, also the amount of money enclosed and in what form. Donot simply say, “T sent an order to youten days ago and have not heard from same,” but be explicit. This will enable us to in- vestigate the matter and fill the duplicate order with dispatch, or find out the trouble and, if sent, have it hunted up and forwarded. However there is com- paratively little delay in shipping or mail.

Prepaid Railroad Stations. Many of ourfarmer cuse tomer’s nearest railroad station has no agent and is merely a flag or milk station. At such points the rail- road will not deliver goods unless the freight is Prepaid As we never pay freight charges unless charges are ad. vanced by purchaser, the goods are sentto the neares- station havingan agent. But, if you wish goods sent tt astation where there isno agent, and charges must bo prepaid, ask us or nearest freight agent for amounte of freight charges, send us enough money to cover same and we will send expense bill. showing what charges we vrepaid to the rail road.

Freight Rates to different points. See next page and read carefully what wesay about shipping.

Free Delivery. On all packets ounces and pounds, we prepay postage or often send by express if itis cheaper for us and convenientfor our customers. Always state on order sheet your express office as well as your post office. Ifforany reason, it is inconvenient to have your goods come by express, say so onthe order by un- der scoring the words “By MAIL’. When you are oraer- ing Field Seeds by freight, which is at your expense to- gether with Vegetable Seeds, we wish the privilege of adding extras. Wewill give away with orders during the coming season many packets as extras of our own selection.

We do not give away aS many extras as others, but have vut the price so low. that in furnishing our high grade Seeds, we cannot afford todo so. You know what you want and order them. If youdo not, you can buy one of our popular collections listed on back of envel- ope. You donot need to paya big price for seeds and get a lot of seeds free for which you have no use.

Express Charges. We do not pay the express charges except when the money, for this purpose, is sent to us in advance. Otherwise, goods are sent forward at the purchaser’sexpense. However, if you wishto have the charges prepaid, apply to the nearest express agent and remit to us the amount of charges. Donot order large shipments of 15 to 100 lbs. forwarded by express unless you know what the charges will be, as it amounts into

money rapidly. TERMS. |

Gash With Order. Wecannot doa credit business as it wouldtake too much extra help in book-keeping and obtaining the standing of those who order. so we could not sell at the price named in this catalogue. It would also delay orders. We are reliable. See bank referen- ces below.

How to Send Money. Send at our risk Postoffice or Express Money Order, Draft or Registered Letter. We cannot accept postage stamps, for any order over 10c. The Postofficeis not allowed to buy them, and they be- come burdensome to us. Besides, they often become damaged by the letter getting damp, thus spoiling the stamps and theorder. Silver dimes are much better to send inaletter forsmall amounts, as a light piece of card board or a blotting pad may be perforated with holes thesize of a dime, whichcan be inserted and a pa- per pasted overit, there being no more risk in doing this than in sending stamps as far as danger of their being stolen or lost is concerned, and for amounts under 50c or $1.00 itis a good way to send remittance. Not one letterin ten thousand is lost in the mail, if properly addressed.

OUR STANDING.

That we are reliable, and to let strangers know our standing, we refer you to thetestimonials of the banks given below, or by permission, we refer you to the Page County Bank, Postmaster, J. H. DUNLAP, Wm. ORR. Pres. of Clarinda Trust and Savings Bank, any business manin Clarinda, or BRADSTREET’S AND DUN’sS COMMER- CIAL AGENCIES.

Clarinda, Ia.. Aug 4, 1904. To the Public:

It affords me great pleasure in stating that I have done business with the A. A. BERRY SEED Co., the past eight years. I knew Mr, A. A. Berry and did business with him before going into the Seed business, and al- ways found him straight and perfectly reliable, and good forany contract that he may make. No one nee hesitate to order any amount that is wanted as the o1 der will either be filled satisfactorily or the money re turned.

Yours very truly,

H. R. SPRY. Vice President,-Clarinda Trust & Savings Bank.

Clarinda, Iowa August 10, 1905. To whom it may concern :—

We take pleasure in recommending the A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY ofthis city. They are reliable, upright and straight forward in all their doings and worthy of con fidence. Yours truly,

Clarinda National Bank Hp F Rass Vice Pres

TED A. A. BERRY SEED GOMPANY, GLARINDA, IOWA.

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MARKET GARDNERS: have to pay freight or such large prices for storing || , You will find enclosed our special price list; strictly and handling the seed. Whoever heard of farm seed |)

wholesale prices on everything. You can depend on our being raised in a city or very near one. Another ad- seeds being THE BEST, pure, true and of strong germin- vantage, we do not have such heavy bills in the way of © ation. We have always made a specialty of this trade expensivecatalogues, large advertising bills, rent, help and we have many customers near Chicago and other and other expenses that large city firms have to pay. so _ large cities who have sent to us for their seeds each year. wecan sell better seeds at lower prices than city seed — What better recommend can we have than that our cus- companies, as it is from grower and producer to farmer tomers order each year, again and again. right past sev- and planter with no middlemans’ profit.

eral seed houses nearer home. Let us please you. Drop

us a card and we will send our WHOLESALE MARKET I M P 0 R T A N T : GARDENERS’ PRICE LIST FREE. You cannot afford to miss the opportunity. We offer Melon, Cucumber, Western Customers Read Carefully. Squash, Beans, Peas, Tomato, and Sweet Corn, etc. Points west of the Rocky Mountains and situated in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, etc. have a minimum freight charge of $2.25. Take for example Billings, Montana. IM PO RTANT. Freight rate given in table is $1.51 per hundred pounds. TE cosistin more to aio a00 lhe tae 20 ibs. Bie In this instance 175 pounds can be shipped from Clarinda shipments of 10 to 25 lbs.charges will be 25c for each to Billings for the same cost as any amount less. Because

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rail road and transfer handling. If goods weighing 175 Ibs at $1.51 per 1001bs makes $2.55 charges, and any |’ 10 to 25 lbs go over two roads and one transfer, the less amount charges would be $2.50, So in ordering, try | cust is 75¢c for which you could have 100 lbs, ship- to bring up the weight of your shipments to not less than ped with no additional expense. Do not order 150 to 175 pounds. The least charges the railroad will

small amounts by freight thinking you will save make on a freight shipment to the far western points is 52.50. If not clear, write us and get prepaid quotations. —

money. CLUB together with your neighbors and get the weight of your shipment up from 80 to 100 lbs. Divide the expense among yourselves and

Ee RUSH ORDERS. If the time is limited and you wish to order by telegraph or telephone, go to your

banker or postmaster and have them wire or tele-

WHY WE CAN MAKE SUCH LOW PRICES. phone us what you wish, and we assure you it will We have placed our prices very low, and take great have our prompt attention, and be shipped on first pleasure in so doing,as it enables many to change their | trainpossible. Last freight going south leaves at

seed who would not otherwise do so. We have a great 11:30 a.m., last freight going northwest and west

i : A leaves at 4o’ clock p. m. We are in a position for advantage over large Seed firms located in the city, as rapid service.

All heavy seed is sent by freight, and to give an idea as to the rate our customers have to pay, we have secured the freight rates given below. Noshipment is made for less than 25c foreach road shipped over. Corn. Oats, Wheat, Barley, Rye. Buckwheat, Chick Feed, etc., take fourth class rate, while Potatoes, Artichokes, Millet Seed, Cane Seed, and smaller seeds take third class which is a little higher than fourth class. The following is the rate on 100 lbs., fourth class, from Clarinda, Iowa:—

Alabama. Galesburg ...... 27 Missouri Omahat...22.4 2%: 12 Birmingham ...$1 03, Peoria........... 30 Bethany......... 22 Red Cloud....... 44 Pittsburg........ 50 Arkansas. Quincy ees e. ai) Bismark. 204.05 48 Nevada Rhode Island Bb as mi bh pt. 62 Springfield ...... 30); Carthage 2.'%. 2: 35° Garson’ City -:.. 225 Newport........- je (op gtebeaed sonern Oe 00 Streator ......... 32 Kansas City..... 22 North Garolinia Providence...... 65 Little Rock ..... 45 Indiana Kirksville....... Ha ripe Be Ve) re 0 1 13 South Dakota Arizona Hyansville : 2h. £)'422 Liberal! «. canes bs 40 New York Deacwood....... 111 Phoenix . wena oD OR bem VW ayMO. cel. ss 43° Sedalia .: 4) 53). 4% 449 Adbany ui -tctisie 66 Huron Ax eeh ae - California. Indianapolis... 41 Springfield. ..... 32 Buffalo......... 53 Pierre ........... 89 Sacramento..... 2 05 Indian Territory St. Joseph ..... 17° New York....... 67 Sioux Falls...... 42 Ganada Malhlequans... es OB er Sba LOWS. ¢s<0'. 02 27 Syracuse....... 61 Watertown...... 64 TEEOULG Joe) dere s 50 Idaho Minnesota New Mexico Texas Gonnecticut Boisercs site -cchss 1; 6ic (Brainard 2 vesie2eth AEIKke Se .22 2:00 °Dallassty 9s) 1 03 Hartiord. sou 65 Kentucky ULTRA 6. bere a 37 ‘SantaiFetnt (2° Lael AWVOrtH. 3-2 poses Golorado Louisville ....... 42 Granite Falls... 51 New Jersey Houston........- 1 03 Denver! +) asec 76 Kansas_. Minneapolis..... 2 LE@MCON 3 re 5/s!'-t- 67 Laredo........... 1 23 Leadville........ 146 Atchison....... 22 Moorhead ..... -. 66 North Dakota Virginia Delaware BOlOib oe eee. ee 46 Worthington.... 43 Bismark......... 82 Richmond....... 57 DOVER... (ui. Heal 62 Coffeyville ...... 52 ' Montana Devils Lake..... 80 West Virginia Georgia Dodge City...... Oi BUSES cee 151. Wargo....... >... ....:,.00,) GOGREStGh eens 50 Maconek iia Arak 125 Hmporias.. a. on: 45 Helena’. .....-: Tol Ohio Wyoming Savannah ....... 219. “Pt Scottl.. fis 32 Mississippi Cincinnati....... 42 Cheyenne. ...... 7b Florida Great Bend...... 65" Jackson... -- 97 Cleveland....... 47 -Sheridan......... 1 34 Tallahasse ...... 1152 Olathe. fee 32 New Hampshire Columbus ...... 45 Wisconsin lowa Topeka... 2) OGHCONE «ate sive 61. Toledo......... © 45 -La@OrossOss«..s..- 32 INIDLB teen. ols est beLD Louisiana Nebraska Oklahoma Milwaukee... ... 2 Burlington ...... 22 New Orleans... 77 Alliance:....:... 16 -EIRONO«.. -scccae 81 Washington Cedar kapids... 34 Michigan Beatrice. . sis. 40> Wnidis. 228 ae 79 Walla Walla .... 2 01 Council Bluffs... 12 Bay City ........ 45 Broken Bow..... 58 Guthrie... 81 Tennessee Creston... ies we: 10 Grand Rapids... 43 GrandIsland... 41 Oklahoma City . 81 Memphis ........ 32 Des Moines..... 15 Maryland Hastings .iJs.2. 40 Woodward ...... 94 Nashville........ 72:4 Fort Dodge ..... 26 Baltimore....... 64 Holdridge.. .... 56 Oregon South Garolinia. SIOUX (OUUY. nat wet 27 Massachusetts Kearney......- . 48 Portland. see 190 ‘Columbia.:...... a Illinois Bostonss Lites 61° Rincon... .2ss0% 26 Salem..... 2 01 Uta Chicago)! ei... 32 Maine Loup City.. 54 Pennsylvania Salt Lake........ 1 54 Portland ........ 61 North Platte.. 67 Philadelphia.. 60

NOTICE:--Go to your R. R. agent and have him certify to correctness of rate at time of shipment the railroad company are apt to change rates without notifying us.

See Our Special Cabbage, Long Island Grown.

TRUTHFUL DESCRIPTIONS.

Wehave madeita strong point to give nothing but honest and most truthful descriptions of our Seeds and Plants, and to sodescribe and explain that there can be no misunderstanding whatever; and when the seeds you order arrive they will certainly surprise you by being better than your expectations, as many have told us in letters. We believe there are too many fancy pen pict- ures and exaggerations in showing up the quality of scedsin many catalogues. These boastful exaggerations _ have destroyed the confidence of mail order buying peo- ple to a great degree, many of them vowing that seeds- men and seed catalogues contain more falsehoods than truths, and they would not patronize them again. We know that honest descriptions and truthful statements, backed up by evidence, will win in the end.

SUBSTITUTION.

Our rule is not to substitute unless we are given a per- mission todoso. We would suggest, however, that cus- tomers name a second choice, in case we are out of variety ordered. We are amply provided with large quantities of everything on list, but may run short on some before the season is over, as the demand forcertain articles is frequently larger than we could anticipate.

WHERE CGLARINDA IS LOCATED.

A pretty little city in Page County, southwest Iowa, situated on the extremely fertile valley of the Nodaway River, asecond Garden of Eden, which blossoms like a rose under the guiding hand of the sturdy farmers. It is situated on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy R. R.- the Denver Short Line, and the Keokuk & Western R- R., and is well situated for shipping to any part of the United States, as the railroad facilities are ample and it is situated almost in the center of the United States. _

We have the best location in the United States for 1a Seed house. We do not need a great city to make the ‘ Seed business a success. The Seeds are grown in the country andcan be handled to much better advantage ' from first hands ana save the middleman’s and the city man’s profit. Wehave a great many advantages over city seed houses. Ourexpenses are very much less in every way, aseverything costs in a city, while we live on a farm, as do most of the people who help us in hand- ling the business, and where one of our large ware- houses is located,

READ FACTS ABOUT CHOICE WESTERN SEED.

It is all wind about eastern and northern seeds being superior to others, and that Philadelphia, New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin seeds are of so much better quality than other seeds. It is simply a misrepresen- tation of facts to help out seedsmen located there, or in thelarge cities, and to help “gull”? the good people into paying enormous and unnecessary prices for seeds that they themselves are buyingin carload lots in the West. —right herein the most fertile and heaviest crop pro- ducing section of the United States. All eastern and northern seedsmen buy a good portion—if not all of their seeds from the middle and extreme west,

Take the statistics which show exactly where the crops are grown, with figures as to the amount, and you will see that Iowa is first in the production of corn; first in yield per acre; firstin yield of oats and barley, and very heavy on all farm grains.

Iowa stands firstin the yield of hay and timothy seed, and leads in the number of bushels per acre; first in the production of many farm and grass seeds. This is a new state, but its resourcss are simply wonderful, It is being brought rapidly under cultivation, and its soil, climate and other favorable conditions are especially adapted to the production of seeds of strong vitality and of su- perior quality. So we make no assertion that cannot be backed by facts and figures when we say that Towa products lead the World, and you will make no mistake in sending to us for seed yet you will make one if you de not.

EASTEAN FARMERS AND PLANTERS.

We are agreeably surprised at the phenomenal growth of our businessin the East. Distance is no barrier te our trade. Thefreight rate is not unreasonable, and youcan depend upon getting better seed and for less money than from any other place.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY OF US.

We have received so many complimentary letters that we find it impossible to put these in ourcatalogue except one or two which gives someof our friends an idea what others have done with certain varieties of seed. Enclos- ed this catalogue you will find a leaflet “WHAT OTH- ERS SAY,” That will give you an outsider’s view of us. Thatis all very good, but what counts is: what do you think? Our goods are the best; our prices right. Our catalogue says what it means. Readit. Isit not fair? Will you give us your order on this basis? We treat all alike, fair and square- Wesend samples and prices of field seed, such as Timothy, Clover, Cane, Oats, Grains and Grasses upon application. We always auote the lowest possible price that the market will allow on the the date we answer your request. We want to show you a sample of what you are buying and ask your orders on a basis of quality and price. Once acustomer, always a ourcustomer. That is because you can always do better with us than anywhere else. Get our prices before order- ing. Thatisallweask. Isitnot fair?

What our old customer. E. C, Branch says. See below. He is an up-to-date farmer, running a large farm, breed- ing Shropshire Sheep and Barred Plymouth Rock Chick- ens. Ismaking money fast and uses our seeds.

R. F. D. No. 341 Lee’s Summit, Mo. Gentlemen—

I tried another seed house last season but from this on the A. A. Berry Seed Co., can get my order without fail, as | have found that I am sure of the seeds growing; when | get Berry’s seeds, which is more than I can say of other seed houses.

Yours very truly, E, C, BRANCH,

‘COLLECTIONS

Largest and Best ever x 3 Offered. Vegetables & Flowers.

We offer these ready made gardens at very close figure. Wecan only afford to do this 2 by putting 1/'cm up in large quantities for ; shipment. ‘Lherefore, we can male nochan ¢ ges, substitutions or alterations. Allour: secds are choice, and fresh. Packets well filled same as regular stock. The collec-! tions are just what you need foragarden. @4is Saves a busy person time in making a se- “@gs

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lection. SAVE MONEY AND TIME BY GETTING THE BEST’

$2.10 COLLECTION FOR $1.00 nae POSTPAID.

Beans, Best Bush Lima, pkt...... 5c Lettuce Calif. Cream Butter, pkt....5c Watermelon, Best Early Sort. oz. 7¢ Best Poleppkt ii Fie Sie Black Seeded Simpson, pkt. Cote Ga. Rattlesnake, pkt 5c Si Golden Wax, pkt.......... 5¢ Onion, Red Wethersfield, pkt......... 5c 7 Peerless, pkt........ 5c Beets, Early Ec lipse, DIG. Ste dss 5c Australian Brown. 0z ......-. 10¢ Pepper, Sweet Mountain, pkt.....5¢ ** Long Smooth Red, pkt..... of Peas, Champion of England, pkt.....6¢ Pumpkin, Yum Yum Pie, pkt..... oc Corn, Stowells Evergreen, pkt.. ** Premium Little Gem, pkt...... sey Sace wks, .).....: osc cee ne tl ae 50 ** Early Minnesota, prt....... Be Parsnip, Hollow Crown, pkt...... ....b@ Salsify, Sandwich Islands, pkt....5¢ ** arly Sunrise; pkt..s..../: dC Radishes, ChoiceMixed, PEt. 2.2 tore 5c Tomato, Acme, ipKt 2: seneree wee Cucumber, Choice Ey. variety pkt 5¢ 4. Early Variety, plete foo 5¢ Delicious, late variety yao Chicago pickle, pkt....5c White Strasburg, pkt ...... 5c “Livingston’ s Beauty, pkt... 5c Cabbage, Ey. Jersey Wakefield pktae Squash, Boston Morrow, pkt.......... de Turnip, Imp. Purple top, pkt..... 5C ae Henderson Early Sum- Choice Summer Sort, pkt’’...5¢ "7 Balsamspih >... .elasemeatames «- .i6 sen TMG OR eee ee ee 5c Musikmelon, Choice Ey. variety, pkt. 0G J Tnyme, Bkt, 3. cs eee ox = » aha 5c Prem. Flat Dutch, pkt..5e RockyiH Ord, 02+. . ose. ade. 8c Totaliteeeesias ene $2.10

price we are giving you extra value for your money. In thiscollection we make you a present of

$1.10, just to get you started with us. Wecan only do this as advertised. We guarantee seeds to be all right—the same grade as our regular list—the very best that grows. Do not fail to take advantage of this. Positively no change made in above list.

IMMENSE $1.25 COLLECTION, Twenty-five beta: best Vegetabies, ONLY 50c POSTPAID. One Packet each of the Following.

$9. ‘| Ts our catalogue price for the above list and our prices are lower than most others. At our catalogue

German Black Wax Bean and Best Pole Bean. Beery’s First and best ana Hosford’s M’k’t Garden Peas: Early Turnip Beet. Cuban Queen Watermelon.

White Cob Cory Sweet Corn. Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip.

Hollow Crown Parsnip. Yum Yum Pie Pumpkin.

White Strasburg and Early Scarlet Turnip Radish. Best Winter Squash.

White Plume Celery. Livingston’s Beauty and New Stone Tomato.

Chicago Pickling cucumber. Improved Hanson Lettuce.

Ey. Winningstadt and Berry’s Dr..mhead Cabbage. Rocky Ford Muskmelon,

Red Wethersfield and Yellow Glcoe Danvers Onion. Pansy Mixed and Petunia Mixed.

Our Catalogue price for the above is $1. 25. a present to you of 75c. Regular size packets filled with the best grade of seeds. This collection has proven wonderfully popular. Positively ne change in list allowed. NOTHING REDUCES THE EXPENSE OF ONES LIVING SO MUCH AS A GOOD GARDEN. ee With each flower collection we will send free, Resurrection Plant. This is a novelty, a curious plant to interest all. Looks like a bal of dried moss, but when placed in a bowlof tepid water, opens rapidly to a beautiful fern- like plant, see cut. Regular pr ice, 10c: one FREE with each collection of flower seeds.

Flower Seed Collection.

75¢ collection for 50c, and one Ressurrection plant FREE. 1 packet each of the following:

Alysum (Sweet), .«..../i0..... PICT AGEN. 2) c/e'e cixiedojes¥ p oyme aie syatece 5c Carnation, Pink Marguerite. Hin SOLE: -| ene nee tae sie Moon Flower. Vere wotsr race te OG, CU RUDE VOIR OO. ccc cee ae ener re oc Petunia Mined cc. te wits BO. DO LAMTAITS eres cus cece ene ele cee 10c Poppies, Carnation Flowered.5c Sweet Peas........... Rone eT. 5c Svecpr VVilll bial sc encsete ain eet 5e-+ NAsSturtilinibneteerea ace oe Portulaca, Double Rose Flowered Mixed........... 10¢

Flower Seed Collection.

$1.35 collection for $1.00 postpaid, and 1 Resurrection plant Free. One packeteach of the following.

AAVSUM SWeeCU . 0 Wenset sees. HG PSB AISA brid dst eek ctte cole. c ee 5¢

Carnation, Pink Marguerite.7c Canna, Mixed................. 5c

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Poppies. Carnation Flowered 5¢ Stocks ......ccc+ceececsce cece 10¢

SWE EIWY WLLLATIN ce lclp se bisinte e1>%e 5c Snapdragon....... Bop aeeir R'G:

Ginilax ceric sp cat ogee. vere 5¢ Dianthus, Albus tity: 47.tR 10c

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} HERE is‘a great deal of talk about farmers, buying seed corn in the ear, and perhaps forsome farmers who areskeptical as to the seedsmen furnishing other than the best corn. thisis advisable. Aside from this. we believe this stand was rightly taken as it enables the farmers to see the correct type and help them in keep- ing a variety pure aslong as they wish .o keep it. It further shows the capabilities of a type that they may know what their land should produce if land is kept up ' andcorn properly cared for. Itisa simple proposition of getting what one paysfor. We take the product of ‘say twenty acres of corn that has been planted withcorn |that we would not sell for twenty dollars a bushel, as we have been busy years in selecting and breeding it for «seed stock. Now all ofthis Corn is not of equal value. By «careful selection we possibly get 5 percent of extra fine ) quality, 10 percent more thatis not quite so good and 120 per cent more that is not quite so good as second , grade; balance, 65 per cent is sold for feed Corn. In this rmanner we select our Seed Corn and divide it into class- ‘es orgrades and make the prices according to grade. SURELY THE BEST 5 PER CENT OF 1,000 BUSHELS IS WORTH THE MOST. the next best 10 per cent worth alittleless, andso we make our grades of crate and shelled Corn, The first grade of extra select ears crated, the second select ears crated: the third carefully exam- ined. tipped and butted, shelled Corn.

You will readily see that any and all of our Corn is very finestock and will give absolute satisfaction. You know as well and better than anyone that it pays well to get good seed. This we are prepared to give you.

Our supply of extra select ears are necssarily limited tand WHEN SOLD OUT, WILL BE UNABLE TO ' FURNISH MORE, soorderearly. We willfurnish only the following varieties in crates: Gold Mine, Iowa King (limited quantity), Legal Tender, Up-To-Date Calico, ‘Silver Mine. Snow Flake, Leaming and St. Charles White. By Freight or Express your expense; Prices, Extra Select $5.00 per crate f.o. b. Clarinda ss Select 2:50 6 7 $ “ ‘Positively no cutin prices, the goods are worth it, See our guarantee. Wedo not sell less than a crate. It con- tains 70 1bs, one bushel net. WE GUARANTEE ALL OUR CORN.

YOU HAVE TEN DAYS TO EXAMINE AND TEST THE CORN. If not satisfactory, return and we will refund your money. Ten (10) days you can MAKE WHAT TESTS YOU PLEASE. We limit you to ten days as wecannot be responsible for Corn that has been in your possession over ten days. If the customer re-

ceives the Corn anditis not satisfactory, return to us with your expense billshowing date received. We will pay return freight and refund you your money.

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IN CRATES.

No “strings"’ tied to this. Itis a pos- itive guarantee. You will notice we repeat this (CORN GUARANTEE) on almost every page, so it will be clear and no misunderstanding about it. READ IT OVER AGAIN TO MAKE

SAY. FARMERS AND BUSINESS.

The time is passed when owing to poor railroad and mail service in the rural districts that the farmer was not posted on the market and did not have the opportunity to educate himself at the institutes which are held far and wide. Now hecan get market quota- tions daily by mail and by telegraph dispatches over rural phones, tele- phoned to your very house, get prices from far and near andon the whole, is as well equipped to do business on business principals as anyone, There was a time when farmers as a class, were poor business men, but today the farmers are the business men of the country. it, today. requires as much business ability to run afarm properly asin any otherline. And therefore we list in our catalogue. seeds that we know are of strong germination—tested and true—such as each and every oneof you need. WE WANT YOU TO TEST THEM BEFORE YOU PLANT. Itiseasily done and is a big SATISFACTION TO YOU to doit yourself and it also lifts a load of responsibility off our shoulders, IT ISBUSINESS. We test all seed that we grow and what we buy. WHY SHOULD NOT YOU.

Our trade with you is handled just as carefully as when we deal with another business house. Our terms are all alike--cash for all we sell. cash for all we buy-- that is why wecan give you such close prices and super-

or quality of seeds. Look at our prices; consider our quality and you wili see we list a lot of money makers for you. Give us your business. In return we will give you good, honest seeds and service. It willpay us both to work together.

Last year we handled 28,155 orders in 313 days not al- lowing for holidays. During one month of that time, we received 10,138 orders. Yet we handled them quickly. without delay and error except such slight ones as are impossible to avoid as long as man is human. Therefore, when any trouble arises with us we will cheerfully in- vestigate and correct any of our mistakes. Owing to our fine system, these are very few and far between* Our records show that the errors made are not one in a thousand,

HELP US TO MAKE just the kind of a SEED HOUSE YOU WANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH. Write us fully in regard to what you require and we will furnish it of the best quality. Thatis what has made the business grow and thatis what we want to do for you--give you what you require at the lowest possible figure. YOU, AS THE BUSINESS MEN OF TODAY SURELY APPRE- CIATE OUR WORK and we trust that we may have the pleasure of serving you at any time.

THE LARGEST FARMERS.

Such men as ED. BILBY, QuiTMAN, Mo., D. RANKIN, TARKIO, Mo.; STANDARD CATTLE CO., Amus, NEBR.: GUYTON & HARRISON, LATHROP, Mo., having given us orders each year for 200 to 400 bushels. These men own thousands of acres and have them under cultiva- tion. They have great respect for our seed corn and are very careful to select such seed that they will have some late or standard variety, alsosome early Corn so if there should come an early frost, their whole crop would not be hurt. So you see they believe in using many kinds of Corn. Fodder Sweet Corn for early forage, Pride of the North, Reid’s Dent, Silver Mine, Gold Mine, Iowa King and Snow Flake, eachin their order of maturing. This is why they always have feed for their vast heards of cattle and make so much money outof them.

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SEE PAGE 5 FOR PRICES ON CRATE CORN.

OUR SEED CORN GUARANTEE. You have ten days to test and examine our seed Corn, Shelled or Crate. If{not satisfactory, return and we willrefund your money. We cannot be responsible for _

Corn that has been in your possession for over ten days.

SEE PAGE 5 OUR GUARANTEE.

Seed Corn has always been our specialty, and in this as usual, we are keeping up our reputation as the LEAD- ING SEED CORN GROWZRS OF THE UNITED STATES. OurCorn grows mostly on upland and is of high grade stock, maturing well before frost, and it was given special care when gathered by artificial drying to make it all of absolutely high germinating and grow- ing quality. An unusually large crop of very fine quali- ty of Corn was harvested the past season and we have something very fine to offer to our customers.

See page 5as to our method of handling our seed

You should make every effort to procure someof our superior seed Corn and get started with something extra fine. Now then, Brother Farmer, when youare Luying, why not get something good while at it? The price will be alittle more than forcommon seed, but the corn will be superior to any offered by the highest priced concerns in the trade.

Our seed is the very best to be had—‘‘Tried and True.”’ Wecannot afford to handle any other kind, as our repu- tation is behind every bushel we sell.

In regard to our seed corn, permit us to say that we are so fortunate as to belocatedin a section of country where, if there is any corn raised any where, we get it, and generally are favored with large crops and bet- ter quality than other places. We do not believe we areexaggerating in the least when we say thatthe crop of Page County, Iowa, will be way abovethe average; undoubtedly the highest in the United States. We think without doubt that wecan provethat we are in a posi- tion to give the farmers and corn growers better seed corn than any other seed house. We have laid in an unusually large supply of such corn of the different va- rieties that are best suited to our trade. Our facilities for storing, curing, shelling, sorting and cleaning are equal to the best, having added much more room, and new machinery, so can handle all orders large or small

OUR SEED IS TESTED

as to its germinating power beforeit is sent out, and we guarantee it of strong germination but cannot be

responsible for crops. We are not offering Seed Corn at from $3.00 to $4.00 per bushel that produces 150 to 300 bushels per acre. Weraise nosuch corn,and are sure no intelligent farmer will believe the windy statements found in some prominent seed catalogues. We do claim, though, that our corn has been carefully bred up to its present high standard of excellence, and that noone who invests in our seed corn for planting will make a mis- take. It has given splendid satisfaction and we have re- ceived many letters from customers saying they raised 5» to 20 bushels per acre more than was raised from other seed, not only on their own farms, but by neighbors who planted seed corn obtained from other seed houses. Of course, the result with our corn last season was not all as above shown, but in every case of which we heard. it excelled common Corn.

ANOTHER SOURCE OF PROFIT.

You can raise seed corn to supply your neighbors at an advance over feeding price. There are always some who are slow about sending in orders, or neglect it alto- gether, and there are others who are afraid to send off foranything, but when they see the superiority of our corn over that of their own raising, you can readily sell to them. You are bound to obtain superior results from our pure bred, tested corn.

Another view of the matter is the satisfaction of rais- ing the best, all successful farmers take pleasure and pride in raising good crops. All successful farmers; all money making farmers, raise nothing but the very best obtainable, and they cannot secure this unless they plant good seed and then farmit aright. Our best cus- tomers are the large and successful farmers. To give you an idea as to the amount some of the larger corn raisers purchase, we refer you to Ed Bilby. of Quitman, Mo., who bought200 bushels of seed corn, planting it all and more; the Standard Cattle Company, of Ames, Neb., 450 bushels; Guyton & Harrison, Lathrop, Mo., bought over 200 bushels of high grade seed corn, and D, Rankin, Tarkio. Mo.. 225 bushels. Many other large growers have bought 25 to 100 bushels. These men make farming pay by procuring the very best seed corn.

IOWA GOLD MINE.

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days. butitis 100-day corn. It is adeep yellow grain. extremely small cob, andis O. K. for a heavy producing early corn. Itisearly enough to mature any place in the corn growing region and make a high grade of corn.

Cc. C, Montle, Pittsburg, Kan., informs us that the Towa Gold Mine seed corn we sent him was ready for feed before the common kinds were in roasting ears, and he got 10 to 20 bushels more yield than from some seed raised there.

We have greatly improved our Gold Mine, and can truthfully say thatit issuperior to the seed we obtain- ed from the originator several years ago. The variety called Early Rose closely resembles it in eyery way, with the exception that Gold Mine runs alittle larger ears. Those wanting a high grade early corn of this type need look no farther; and we have a choice lot of it.

Price—Crates; 70lbs net in ear, by freight your ex- pense, per crate, f. o. b., Clarinda; Extra Select $5.00; Select $2.50.

Shelled--1 1b. by mail postpaid 25c. By freight your expense, 1 peck 40c: % bu. 70c; 1 bu. $1.25; 2 bu. or more $1.15 per bu.:; 10 bu. lots $1.00 per bu. For larger quanti- ties, write forspecial prices. Bags free.

SO Well Pleased--Ordered Again. Somerset, Ky. A. A. Berry Seed Company.

Dear Sir:—I am well enough pleased with last year to I never had to replant, as I have been in

try you again. the habit of replanting 2 or 3 times from other seed houses, ELLA O, EPHERSON,

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EARLY IMPERIAL.

The accompanying picture was taken from a photograph of one of the younger members of the firm as he was bringingin a big load of Imperial Corn. This is no fancy pen picture. but ta- ken from a photo, and the “‘real thing,’ the ears of corn being from 12 to 15 inches long.

HERE ARE SIX POINTS ABOUT IT THAT ARE HARD TO BEAT. First-a heavy yield- er; second—yellow color; third— a hardy and strong grower: fourth—early maturing, being strictly aninety-day corn; fifth —solid and flrm, and of highest feeding value; and sixth—extra long ears, making it the easiest corn shucked.

IT IS AN EXTRA FINE VA- RIETY FOR FARMERS IN WESTERN KANSAS, NEBRAS- KA, TEXAS AND OKLA- HOMA, AND ALL THAT SEC- PION OF COUNTRY THATIS SUBJECT TO DROUTHS, BY PLANTING THIS VARIETY YOUR CROP WILL USU- ALLY GET AHEAD OF HOT WINDS, WHILE TH# LATE VARIETIES GET CAUGHT IN THE DROUTH WHICH USUALLY COMES DURING JULY AND AU- GUST. Has all the advantages of Golden Cap as to early maturing, but has the advantage of the longer ears, yel- low color and better feed values. COLOR is yellow on cap, running to a darker shade toward the cob. EARS not so large around, are long and given sufficient size to make a large yield. AN IDEAL CORN to husk for early feed. Just the thing to feed next summer when old Cornis high and new cornis not yet on the market. The grains are not extra large but of very good size for early Corn. Much ninety day Corn is small of stock and does not amount to much, but this IMPERIAL is strictly ninety day Corn and produces a heavy yield; large gold- enears and a good stalk. You realize such a Corn is al- most perfection for an early Corn.

If you want something extra large, plant Calico, St, Charles White, Snowflake orsome other large 100 to 110 day Corn. But for early corn, size anc yield, take IM- PERIAL.

Price—No crate corn of this variety. Shelled-- 1 1b. by mail postpaid 25c. By freight, your expense, 1 peck 4oc; 42 bu 70c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 bu or more $1.15 per bu; 10 bu lots $1.00 per bu. For larger lots, write for special prices.

Best He Has Struck.

Highland, Lake Co., Ind. A. A. Berry Clarinda, Iowa. Dear Sir; I have a friend located in Illinois who told me you had the best seed corn he had struck, so I sent | for three bushels, and find that he was right. This was the Early Imperial. Yours truly, : . NICK SINGER.

Sioux City, Ia., Oct, 10. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs; Among the numerous good things in the way of seeds we gotfrom you last spring was the Impe- rialcorn, It is a splendid yielder, and sovery early, Allow us to congratulate you upon introducing such a valuable variety. Yours truly,

Gro. W, TAYLOR.

For lots of shelled Corn, 25 bushels or more write us for special prices.

EXPANSION WILL EXPAND YOUR POCKET BOOK.

Here is another new variety introduced by us. It gave

universal satisfaction from the start. Wehave put out thousands of bushels and the demand comes from those

A BIG LOAD OF EARLY IMPERIAL.

who have tried it. This showsits excellence. If you are looking for acorn with EXTRA DEEP GRAIN, SMALL COB, MEDIUM SIZED EAR, WELL FILLED TIP AND BUT, HEAVY WITH SOLID, SOFT, MEALY GRAINS, DARK YELLOW OUTSIDE EAR. SHELLED SHOWS A REDISH BROWN CAST.

These qualities make it a good feed Corn as itis readi- ly masticated. Ears being well filled, makes it a good yielder. Slightly rough; not enough to make it object- ionable in husking. Do not let the color prejudice you againstit. Repeated tests at the experiment station proves that beyond the shadow of a doubt, there is no dif- ferencesin feed value due to color of Corn. You will make no mistake iu ordering this Corn asitis bound to be the leading variety of this type.

No crate Corn of this type. See page 5.

Price—Shelled, 1 ib postpaid 25c. By freight your ex- pense, f. o. b. Clarinda, 1 peck 40c; % bu 70c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 or more bu, $1.15 per bu; 10 bu lots $1.00 per bu. Write for prices in larger lots.

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Union Co., Iowa, Sept. 15. A.A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, Iowa.

Dear Sir: I am well pleased with the Expansion corn. It was the earliest I ever raised. The quality and yield were much better than that of my neighbors, it produc- ing fully 15 bushels per acre more than other corn here.

. JAMES H. MILLER.

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you promptly by doing this.

You are earnestly requested when writing this office to address to A. A. BERRY SEED CO., and not to any individual as delays are liable to occur. Help us to serve

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BERRY’S IOWA KING.

HIS is an introduction of our own, and it gives promise of being the best thing ever putoutin the way of astrictly high grade heavy yielding corn. It has been out three years. Many persons have

written us that it was the best Corn they ever saw, and the best they everraised. We areproud of the record it has already made.. Below we give some testimonials from its friends (and it has thousands of them), in fact no one raised it who were not highly pleased with it were enthusiastic and loud in the praise ofits good quality. Itis indeed rightly named, Berry’s Iowa King, asCornis truly king in Iowa, and Iowais the king of Corn-producing states. This S SASS & corn has been bred in line for the past twenty years, for size, iS: ze" s —s = superiority, in lengthofear, for deep, rich, yellew, old gold S| SS <S color, early maturing, hardiness and great feeding qualities. How well the originator has succeeded may be imagined from the fact that he hastried by way of comparison and experiment, all the leading varieties from all the seed houses, and lost no opportunity to find if there was any- thing that would excel or even equal this wonder that he was working on, but nothing has ever been proven by test to be asgood. Several years ago a numberof leading varieties were tested beside.this corn, and although the test was a fair one, and many did extraordinarily well, yet the best among them didnot quite equal his own sort, and did not prove quite as satisfactory in every way; so it is rightly named the “Iowa K1nq@’’. We have fully tested this seed, notin small tests but in field trials, isolated from other corn, and it has indeed proven a brilliant jewelin the bright crown of Corn King Iowa: DESCRIPTION,

The brightest old gold color of any Corn grown, and there is no Corn in existence that will make such a fine showing whenshelled. The ears are very large, extra long, medium length of grain, not having as deep kernels as some other varieties but rather on the broad order, extremely firm and solid, It matures early for a large corn Is grown with complete ’suc- cess 200 miles north of here. Extremely hardy and of

Corn grow ers and is recog nized by all pro gressive f arm- ers who give it a trial,as a money maker and un- equaled for feed val ues. Too much can never be said of this newly introduced Corn by way of recommendation, and we cannot urge you too strongly to try some of this corn. We do not wish to de- viate from our usual method of describing our seed, in true and honest statements, without exageration or undue praise.

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er crate. "Shelled--1 by mail postpaid 30c; by freight your expense peck 60c; % bu 75c;.1 bu $1.35; 2 bu or more $1.25 per bu; 10 bu S or more $1.10 per bu. Supply of this variety limited. Send

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repaid A hie year I bought 35 bu of seed Corn from your ¥ Company. Am satisfied we increased our yield of Corn from 10 to / 15buperacre. My Silver Mine Corn took second prize in the Corn contest last fall; eightears weighed 9 lbs and 7 0z. I think Silver Mine and Iowa King the two best varieties of Corn I ever saw. I want two bu of each of those varieties shipped to Nebraska where I am interested ina farm. Enclosed please find order for same. r

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Berry’s Improved Reid’s Dent.

HIS IS A GREAT IMPROVEMENT OVER THE REID’S EARLY a J

DENT AS IT ORIGINATED. WE HAVE BEEN BREEDING rs wld, i)

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NOTHING NEW, BUT THE GOOD OLD STANDARD VARIETY . IMPROVED.

TRIED AND TRUE. We have retained all the valuable char- acteristics of the Reid’s Dent which has proven such 4 prize winner inthe past. We admired the Reid’s Early Dent the first time we saw it but,in the eye of a Page County Iowa

which graded very high by the corn judging rules and ; standard of excellence, the ears were not large enough to make as heavy ayield asa great many other varieties. However, by securing nothing but the largestears and crossing them ‘With the Iowa King, we have obtained an ideal variety of Corn and still retain the charac- teristics of the typethatit is bound to please you. It has a good solid ear, straight rows, and holds its shape well tothe endsofear. Theimproved ears weigh on an average, of one pound each; some- thing that the old variety would not do. This

improved variety is bred for protein and oil to PRICE-- make a mixed balanced ration. In color it is / | alight golden. The ears are 9 to 12 inches 5 Crates. 70 lbs net G in ear: Extra Select

long; 18 to 24 rows of kernels, small cob, $5.00; Select $2.50 per crate, f. o. b. Clarin- da. See page 5. Shell- £ ed--1 tb postpaid 25c. - 2 By freight your expense, 1peck 40c; % bu 70c; 1 bu Pp

both ends andin factis one of the best prize winners on the market. It has the quality and uniformity to make high scores. In solidity, uniformity, devel- opment of tips and butts as well as extra heavy yields, this variety can- not be excelled. We know you will be pleased withit and will make no mistake in sending us an ord- er for this new and improved Reid’s Dent. If you want some- thing extra fine and some- thing that will make you dollars where you are mak- ing cents, get a start in

$1.25; 2 bu or more $1.15 per bu; 10 bu lots $1.00 per bu. For larger quantities write for prices. Bags free.

Pride of the North.

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ATES OR AN EARLY FORAGE

IT CANNOT BE BEAT. We have improved this untilit is not the small ear it was a few years ago. It still is the EARLIEST YELLOW CORN GROWN and will mantain a reasonable high yield. It is strictly a NINETY DAY CORN and is ready for crib a full TWO WEEKS EARLIER than any of the other yellow Corns. Average yield for 10 years, sixty bushels. DESCRIPTION--medium size. yellow dent with deep, oily grains;small cob,

j very solid, well fllled. Shells out wonderfully jp: wes well, It produces strong, vigorous stalks, medi- £59 ww um height, net 2asily blown down. It is not as ‘o> @ big a yielder as Reid’s Dent, Legal Tender or other Loy varieties, but is especially recommended for the CED first planting for early September feed and the last

your neighbors what you can doin the way of corn raising. They

Over themselves to secure seed at fan- cy prices, next year.

~4 _orlatest possible planting in the middle or southern = states and main cropin far north. IT FILLS A LONG i G “J FELT WANT of all farmers. DON’T CONFUSE IT ¢ da °“S with the old fashioned Pride of the North. This is far LMS “ superiorinevery respect. YOU CAN PLANT TWICE 4 > er AS THICK and yet get full sized ears, 7 TO 10 INCHES IN : Cx. Ac) LENGTH, 1% INCHES IN DIAMETER, or 5% to6 INCHES 5. sh IN CIRCUMFERENCE. USE IT EARLY AND LATE; it Le will pay you big. i AG Price—1 Ib by mail25c. By freight your expense, 1 peck 50c: Oa 1 bu $1.25; 2 bu or more $1.10 per bu; 10 bu $1.00 per bu.

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Enclosed please find order and draft to cover the amount ordered. If you are out of the varieties ordered, you may send me some others of yellow Corn as near like them as possible. The Legal Tender Corn I Bought of you two years ago produced the best crop I ever raised, am planting lots of it this year.

. Your customer, ANDREW JOHNSON.

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IMPROVED LEAMING

The Feeders Corn, bred from the Original J. S. Leaming A Prize Winner Everywhere.

This is the oldest and distinct variety of Corn originated 1826, Since that time constant care in selection has improved it un- til itis the best Corn tor feeders. The improved type such as we offer has increased the percentage of Corn tu cob, filled the tips and butts and increased the depth of kernal.

IMPROVED LEAMING.

DESCRIPTION--Color, deep golden; shape of cob. tapering cyl- endrical, 8 to 11 inches long, 7% to 8 inches around; weight, 12 to 18 ounces; 16 to 24rows around, no space between rows. Red cobs medium size with medium large shank. Percentage of grain is 86 to 90 per cent. Grows stalks 9 to 15 feet: well developed below ears, light above. This variety is the most valuable for ensilage and extremely desirable forforage. Strongin sugar in every partoftheplant. Itisthe best for feeders. The experiment stations all report this variety contains more oil and protein than any other grown. The chemical composition is ideal and such that itis palatable and easily digested for stock. This makes little waste and produces maximum fat for amount of feed.

Brother farmer, you cannot afford not to use it. The best re- sults are reported from allse tionsof the country. Just think! Four bushels of cur Improved Leaming will put as much fat on an animal as five bushels of ordinary Corn. Figure it out. IT IS A MONEY MAKER. YIELD EQUAL TO ANY, FEED VALUE MORE.

Price—f. o. b. Clarinda, crates 70 pounds, Extra Select ears $5.00 Select $2.50.

Shelled--1 ih postpaid 30c. By freight vour expense. 1 peck 45c: ¥% bu 70c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 bu or more, $1.15 per bu: 10 bu $1.00 ber bu. Write for pricesin larger amounts. Bags free.

LEGAL TENDER

IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD. THIS CORN IS RIGHT LY NAMED, AS IT WOULD PASS FOR CURRENCY.

Thisis a grand, good variety, introduced fifteen years ago by Nims Bros., of Iowa, who took great painsin grading up and perfecting a variety thatis characteristic for extremely deep grain, small cob, well filled ends, and of good size. It has prob- ably taken more prizes and premiumsat the state and county fairs than any other variety of yellow corn; in fact it is a great premium taker and general favorite. Twelve years ago we ob- tained some choice selected ears from the originator and since have put forth our best efforts to improve this grand variety. We donot hesitate to say that we have the very best Legal Tender that is produced. Fora bright yellow it is wonderfully satisfactory and immensely popular. It will maturein 100to 110 days, insuring solid corn before frost; has a deep grain, small cob, well filled atend; of golden yellow and a heavy yielder.

We have taken special pains to improve this valued variety in every Way,and we guarantee thatitisas good as the best If you want this variety you need look no further, as we ob- tained the seed from the originator and have kept it up to the type and improved it with all the skill and ingenuity we have. And, as we were about raised in a cornfield on the fertile prai- ries of Page County and always took an interest in improving our corn, we ought to know something about seed corn.

Price—1 1b by mail postpaid 25c; by freight at your expense Y% bu 40c: % bu 65c; 1 bu $1.10, 2 or more bu $1.00 per bu; 10o0r more bu 90c per bu; 250r more bus 80c perbu. Bags free.

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GOLDEN CAP.

This noted variety we introduced the first year we issued a catalogue, having originated it several years previously. and raised it in large quantities. We consider it a very superior variety of corn for stock, being very early, large, easily masticated, and an enormous yielder, Each season has proven the great popularity of this worthy corn. The one great point that makes many farmers like it so wellis its earli- ness, combined with its hardiness. The seasons for the last few years have been extremely late for getting corn planted, with early falls, which made the crop-growing season short and an early corn very popular.

It has put thousands of dollars into the pockets of our friends by the increased yield and quality to withstand the drouth and adverse conditions of soil and weather, It isone of the hardiest corms that grow, and each year strengthens our faith in it, so that we are thoroughly convinced that this is the corn for the farmers to raise for stock feed.

Golden Cap is a bright cherry color, some ears being darker, with a golden cap or a yellow face, making a very fine appear- ing corn, and, when shelled, is glossy looking and very rich. The corn in the ear looks much lighter than when shelled, as it has a dark under color, large, long ears, medium sized grains, well filled at ends, and the soft grains making it good for stock to eat. Itis an early corn, maturing in 90 to 100days from the time of planting. We have raised asplendid crop of sound, matured corn planted as late asJunel5. We have good reports from it in northern Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota, which shows it is extremely hardy, enduring conditions that would rot most corn. It will germinate and grow where most seeds rot in the ground. Itis a wonderful producer, having recorded quite fre- quently, yields from 100 to 150 bushels per year.

Price—One lb by mail postpaid 25c; by freight, your expense peck 50e; 4 bu 75c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 bus $1.15 per bu; 10 bu or over $1.05 per bu; 25-bu lots or over 90c per bu. Bags free.

White Cap Dent.

This variety is very similar to Golden Cap, but many prefer it as it retains many characteristics of Silver Mine, from which it was originally started, crossed with other varieties. White cob and depth of grain is still maintained as well as its strong germ- ination and high feed values.

An early 90-day corn; agood yielder and very popular when- ever tried; and some think it superior to others. In color it is red or cherry with a white cap or face. Itis asmooth dent and we neartily recommend it. Fora very early cornit is extreme- ly popular and a great many prefer it to any other variety. In some ways it resembles Golden Cap, although the ear is not as large and instead of a yellow face it has a white face and a white cob. If for any cause your stand of cornisnot gvuod, and you have to replant from the middle of June to the first of July, you : a can positively raise more good matured corn from this variety GO

than any other kind.

Price--Postpaid by maill b 25c; by freight your expense 1 peck 50c; % bu 75c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 bu $1.10 per bu; 10 bushels or - == more$1.00 per bu. Bags free.

EARLY EXPANSION CORN—A World Beater

Lincoln, Mo. Feb, 22, 1905, A. A, Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs;—I have been waiting for your catalogue for this a : season so don’t forget me, for I know what BERRY’S SEEDS are. SSS ; z The seeds I bought of youlast year were simply grand. The = corn did‘fine. Iam selling seed corn from your “Early Expan- sion,” at $1,00 per bu and everyone who sees it think it the best corn they ever saw. I will send you a few grains of the corn.

Yours Respt, C. F. POHL,

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r : NDA, IOWA T.EGAL TENDER Took A Premium | = SSF Ss) SS Waterloo, Iowa. April 26, 1905 ~ : A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, Clarinda, lowa.

Dear Sirs;—I want to get one and one half bushels of the same kind of corn, Legal Tender, I got of you last. It is fine corn,and I raised a splendid crop last year. I took second prize last fall and by a little more care could have had first.

Yours truly, DAVID JOHNSON.

RAISE A BIG CROP OF CORN NEXT YEAR. YOU SURELY CAN BY PLANTING BERRY’S SEED.

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UP-TO-DATE CALICO |

We have handled this popular old variety the past three years Are pleased to note that it has been greatly improved and brought to a very high standard, and still holds a warm placein the hearts ~ of corn producers. We could not supply the demand last year. We returned orders for hundreds of bushels that we could not fill — rather than buy from farmers who had some but of which we were not certain as to the purity orselection and the manner in which it had been stored and kept during the winter, Our reputationas — seedsmen depends upon what we send out, and we cannot afford to sell something of which we are not sure. We have a goodsupply this year. Wewould not advise farmers living north of central Iowa, Illinois or Nebraska to plantit, as it does not mature very quickly, Itis bestsuited for the country south of that line,

It is the old fashioned variety called by some ‘‘Calico,” others “Speckled,’”’ but has been improved, as we said above, by careful selection, retaining the old fashioned characteristic of extra long ears with red and white mixed grains and making a striking ap- pearance. Itisan unusually heavy yielder, hardy and will ma- turein110days. Itisagreatstock corn, and many stock raisers will plant no other. To those who haveraised this variety, but are now outof it, or to those wanting something extra for a yielder and as a stock corn, we offer some that is pure and strictly up-to-date. having been selected for several years by retaining nothing but perfect, deep grains true to type,

You will do well to get a start in this great yielding. great feed- ing and goodold variety of corn. We have a bountiful supply: 1m- mense in every way. extra large ears, deep grains and strong ger- — minatinge You should include this in your order.

Ears 10 to 15 inches long: deep grains. medium cob. medium rough. Rich in oil and protein; easily masticated by cattle. stalk strong. roots large. Makesheavy yields when other varieties fail to produce well. Try it, you can't afford to be without some of this if you are a feeder.

Price--By freight f.o.b. Clarinda; Crate 70 lbs net; Extra Select ears $5.00; Select $2.50.

Snelled—% bu 70c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 bu $1.15 per bu; 10 bu $1.00 per bu Bags free.

PROMPT ANL RELIABLE.

A, A. Berry Seed Co,, Clarinda, Ia,

Gentlemen: You were correct as to my order. It was my mis take and you still hold the record of being the most prompt and reliable seed firm I have dealt with yet.

Yours truly. C. A. RosENBAuM, Dubois. Colo

STUCK ON IT AT FIRST SIGHT Hornick. lowa. May 16. 1904

A, A. Berry Seed Co. Clariada, Iowa. Gentlemen :— - I saw your Iowa King field corn today at Mr

Ankin’s place, Let me know’if you have any more as I must have > some of it.

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Perry, Iowa. Mar. 11. 1904. A.A. Berry Seed Co.

Clarinda, lowa. Gentlemen ;— > Berry’s Iowa King corn is all that you claim for it and I amhighly pleased with it. I can say to the farmer who wants atruly great and magnificent corn, that the Lowa Golden King will certainly meet bis approval and entirely satisfy him. 1 will always have a good word for it. = Yours truly,

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New London, Mo. May 9. 1905. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sir;—I wish to write to you in regard to seed corn purchased from you sometime ago. You certainly handle good seed and it will stand the test, I planted 155 grains; 153 had sprouts as long my finger in 3 days and Iam plowing corn now and hardly a hil missing, while my neighbors are nearly all planting theirs ove again, I wish to thank you people for my good stand of corn an vou may count me 2, custom r from this on,

Yours truly. Davip BAILEY,

WHITE CORN.

White corn runs out readily. Will mix easily with yellow, if a volunteer grows anywhere near; the grain becoming a pale yellow color and cob red, which which shows a mixed variety. Examine the white corn in the country and we will venture the asser- tion that one-tenth of itis not pure white. We have seen varieties of white corn that were quite a bit mixed, There were usually more red cubs than white ones with quite a number of mixed grains; some times this was a great favorite and heavy ysielder, but would not grade white when selling on the market.

The market price of white cornis always from Ic to 4e per bushel above corn of other colors, and a great many raise corn to obtain the premium but fail to secure it because the seed is not pure. Wedo not understand why oneshould plant such mixed, run out kinds of corn, and we do not understand why more of ourfarmers who raise corn to sell on the market donot plant more pure bred white corn. of the three varieties we offer, no better or purer varie- ties can be found, as is testified to by hundreds of our customers who have found the increased profit in obtaining a premium for strictly pure corn.

Our corn is as pure as corn can be grown, and we send out nothing but the best.

SILVER MINE.

Same as Gold Mine only white in color and cob. Deep grains, medium rough; small cob; well filled ears; small shank;ears 8 to 12 inches long; 7% to 8% inches around, containing 18 to 24 rows; nearly cyl- indrical in shape, round at ends taper starts about aninchandahalffromtip. This makesit shell out a large per cent. Stalk solid and resists heavy winds and rains well, The roots are extensive and there- fore on thin land will do better than other varieties. It produces abundant leaves; thick and succulent which is very fine fodder. No one can have a monop- oly on this or any variety, only as they are able to improve and breed the type. This we have done as shown by a farmerin Scott County, under favorable conditions raised 215 bushels of Corn from one acre. This is a wonder; we cannot all do it but there are plenty of our customers who have raised large fields that yielded 150 bushels to the acre. Get some of our improved stock. It willpay you well, ~

Price—f. o. b. Clarinda. Crate 70 lbs net; Extra Select $5.00; Select $2.50 per crate.

Shelled---1 tb 25c postpaid. By freight your expense, 4 bu 50c; % bu 7dc; 1 bu $1.25; 2 bu $1.15 per bu; 10 bu $1.00 per bu. Larger quantities, write for prices.

Puxico, Mo. 1906 A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, Clarinda, Iowa.

Gentlemen--I ordered one bushel of lowa Silver Mine Corn from you in 1904 and it produced the best Corn of any in my neighborhood. So this year, I ordered 2 bushels of Iowa King on the strength of your trutnfulness as all seed that has come from you people has been very fine and I hope you will stiive 10 Mantain them so. I have tested 989 grains of lowa King and have over 95 per cent germination.

Yours truly, CLARENCE E. REED.

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SNOW-FLAKE.

The largest White Corn grown. Itis a little later than Silver Mine, maturing in 115 to 120 days. Pure white, smooth dent; long ears, 10 to 15 inches; grains broad, not so deep as Silver Mine but of a good depth; white cob, medium size. If you want an extra large white Corn that will mature in proper time in an average season, take Snow Flake. Itis a good corn for strong land and makes a big yield. We know it to be a money maker, land and sea- son in its favor; it will out-do any other variety.

Price--Crates 70 lbs net, f. o. b. Clarinda by freight your expense Extra Select ears $5.00; Select ears $2.50 per crate.

Shelled-- 1 tb postpaid 25c. By freight your expense, 4 bu 45c; % bu 65c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 or more bu $1,10 per bu; 10 or more bu $1.00 per bu; bags free,

ST. CHARLES WHITE. THE FAMOUS ENSILAGE CORN OF THE SOUTH.

We have improved this type and have perfect success with it in this climate. Matures in 110 to 115 days, Pure white Corn, red cob, medium small; grain extra deep, clear, transparent white that makes it much sought after by millers who give a premium for it. Long cylindrical ears, 9 to 12 inches long; 8 to 9 inches in c!rcumfer- ence. Medium large shank; medium rough dent. Would not ad- vise it for planting north of northern state line of Iowa, asitis bred for size of ears and forage. While this is a wonderful ensilage Corn and the fodder from stalks is a paying crop, youget aslargea yield of actual Corn as any other variety and the feed value of the grain is unexcelled. The deep grain and large ears make it yield as much shelled Corn tothe acre as any variety that is grown for grain yield alone. It has lots of friends and we want it to have more. If you are looking for profit in corn raising, ordersome. Taking into consideration the premium you get for it from millers, the extra forage for cattle, itis a money maker. Try it.

Price--Crates 70 lbs net, f. o. b. Clarinda by freight your expense, Extra Select ears $5.00; Select ears $2.50 per crate.

Shelled--By mail postpaid 1 ib 30c. By freight your expense, 4 bu 45c; % bu 70c;1 bu $1,25; 2 or more bushels $1.15 per bu; 10 bu lots $1.00 per bushel. Bags free.

Shamrock. Mo., Mch. 7th, 1906. A. A. Berry Seed Company, Clarinda, Iowa, Gentlemen--The best crop of Corn we ever raised we' bought the seed of you. It was Snow Flake. Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain, A customer, Mrs. A. RUSHER.

Wagener, Wis. Apr. 1st 1906, A. A. Berry Seed Company, Clarinda, Iowa. Gentlemen--The Field Corn, Silver Triumph, I bought of you last year, I can recommend very highly. I raised the nicest Corn of anyone around here. Wishing you succees, I am. Mrs. VIRGINIA HOOPER.

Sac Couuty, Iowa, Dec. 5, 1904, A. A. Berry Seed Company, Clarinda, Iowa,

Gentlenen--The Silver Mine white corn I received from you two years ago I have raised with great success, and it made the best yield of any corn Levergrew. Itis very pure white corn and I can recommend it as being all you claim for it.

Yours truly, D. V. MONTEITH.

We offer Silver Mine corn in crates. Full particulars as to price Oa page five.

See page 5, Seed Corn Guarantee, Satisfaction guaranteed or your money returned. Read our Guarantee in detail, page 5.

White Corn that is pure. White is what the market wants. Growit and get the Premium.

If you are feeding cattle it does not make so.

much diffrence. But if you will have any over to sell, it will pay you to heve pure stock.

FOR FORAGE PLANTS. Millet, Cane, Kaffir

Corn, ete. See pages 68 - 75. FOR GRAINS, Wheat Oats, Barley, Grasses, ete. See Pages 75 - 94.

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SILVER TRIUMPH

This is a thoroughbred large white flint corn that we have handled for six years, and it is, without a doubt the best for extra early corn that can be grown, as it is the most productive of all tall growing white varieties. It is white in color, maturing in from 75 to 85 days. Ears average about 13 inches in length, The ears average two to a stalk, growing well up so as to readily admit being cut with a har- vester. Thestalks make superior fodder, andit is excellent ensilag- ing or fodder corn.

Early corn is a great advantage as you can planta field early and commence to use the corn for hog and cattle feed long before com- moncorn is ready to use. Or in case every other kind fails to make a stand from various reasons; ora late flood leaves your field bare in June, too late for common corn, plant this variety. One of ourcus- tomers planted Silver Triumph July 5. four years ago, and it ma- ah and became hard enough for seed.

Directions for Planting—The habit of this corn allows for close Planting. The largest crop of both corn and fodder will be secured by planting in rows, drilling the ker- nels one at atime one foot apart. If it is desired to cultivate both ways, Dlant in hills about three feet eight inches apart, but do not put more than three to four ker-

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Extra Early Varieties of Seed Corn.

For a farmer who desires to push his hogs or fatten his cattle with new cornearlier than he can with common corn, and forland thatis subject to overflow (one which comesin the middle of June and destroys his crops) these extra early varieties are valuable for him, as he can commence using the corn several weeks earlier than with the common sorts. He can plantas late as the last of July and generally get a crop of good corn, depend- ing on how the fall favorsit, Now this is no wild state- ment but an absolute fact, as proven by our own actual experience and that of ourcustomers. Northern farm- 2rsin the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin can im- prove their crops immensely by sending for some of these varieties that are bred here as far south as we are. They would gainin size and yield and would improve theircrops immensely in earlier ripenings. Constant zrowth and yieldin the north diminishes the size and yield. Ata farmers institute in Minnesota last winter it was unanimously agreed that it was necessary to fre- quently send south for seed to improve the yield and size and to keep up the early ripening habit. Such has been the experience of our customers. We have made a spec- ialty of growing early corn forthe north and for the south beyond the great corn belt, where drouths are of a common occurrence. These early varieties are just the thing, as when planted very early they mature before the hot winds strike them, thus obtaining a good crop where the old varieties would prove utterly worthless, and ifthe season proves to be favorable for growing, almost as large a crop may be secured as from the late varieties.

A number of our farmer friends are very enthusiastic over these varieties in Oklahoma, southern Texas, and the southwest. Now donot forget usif you want early feed, and if you get drowned out, or something else hap- pens your growing crops.

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MINNESOTA KING

The Northrup King Seed Co,, of Minnesota regard this corn as the most valuable early corn ever sentout. It was introduced by a Minnesota mznand isahalf dent and a haif flint. Extremely wide grain, long ears, of which two or three grow on each stalk. Itis extremely hardy. and we had a fine field of it on one of our seed farms last year which produced asplendid crop, Asan early corn it excels all others, taking into consideration the size of theears andthe yield. There are varieties that under exceptionally favorable circumstances will yield as much but yearin and year out through fat and lean years, we believe there is nosort that will do as well. Itseems to possess the faculty for growing right along and making acrop during weather, and under con- ditions that would ruin other varieties. We do not know of any good reason why this should beso, yet not only is this our own experience, but we have received similar testimonials from hundreds to whom we have sold it—the universal expression being that for ability to endure extremes of heat and cold, flood and drouth, it has noequal. In appearance the Minnesota King is re- markably distinct, being a half yellow dent. The ker- nels are very broad, and of an extremely rich, golden eolor, The ear is of a good size, eight rowed, and small cob,

Price—Pound postpaid 25c; By freight, your expense peck 50c; % bu 75¢e;1 bu $1.25; 2 or more bus $1.10 per bu; 10 or more bu $1.00 per bu.

SQUAW CORN

In color this corn is blue—almost black. It is extreme- ly white inside, and very soft. It is what the Indians used for making flour, it being a splendid corn for this, and unequalled for corn meal, It is extremely early, many using it for table purposes. It makes good fodder, many plantingit very thick for fodder alone. Itisa splendid yielder and will make more yield than any other variety of corn,

Price—Postpaid 1 lb 25c; by freight, your expense, %4 bu 50c; % bu 75¢; 1 bu $1.25; 2 or more bus $1.10 per bu; 10 or more bus $1.00 per bu.

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Thisis the end of corn descriptions, but we hope it will not be the last you will think of our superior seed corn. You willsurely be gainer by many times over the cost of the seed by put- ting new seed into your ground. It is like put- ting new blocd into your flocks and herds.

V. E. Swanson of Aurora, Nebr., in sending in his ore der,said: ‘“‘TheseedsI got of you two years ago were the best Lever received from any firm. They all grew and had an abundantcrop, Hurrah! for Berry’s seeds.’

Walnut, Kan, Feb. 20, 1904. A. A. Berry Seed Co, Dear Sirs;—

I received the seed corn I ordered and was more than pleased with it, I have ordered seed from other firms and was better pieased with your seed than anv I ever ordered.

Mrs. J. B. SMART.

Amity, Ore,, Feb, 3. 1004.

A, A. Berry Seed Co.,, Clarinda, Iowa. Gentlemen: —

The seeds we ordered from youlast year came in the best of condition. All’grew and turned out fine, and with this letter you will find another order for more seeds.

Always your customer, Henry RICHTER,

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PUMPKINS.

We list these right next to the Corn where they belong.

some Otner feed inthe Corn.

Your land is worth too much money not to get all you can out of it.

Everybody should plant Pumpkins, Rape or Hun-

dreds of loads of good rich feed for hogs and cows can be grown on the same land, with the same labor

as you. must have for your corn. need of our friends and customers.

Connecticut Field

Thisis widely known as Yankee cow pumpkin, and there is no variety that willdo as wellamong the corn. Plant them on your richest corn land and you will be amply re- paid.

Price—Postpaid, i 30c; 10 b lots 25c per tb.

Kentucky Field.

Or sweet pumpkins. These are the thick meat- ed sweet kind used for pies. They are extra good for stock, but they do not always thrive as well in corn. Some seasons they do fully as well as other sorts. Many farme- ers plant a patch of them by themselves on an acre or two of land and it paysthem, too, if they keep it up year after year. We price them extremely low, althoughitismuch harder to save the seed owing to their small size.

Price—1ib 30c; 10 1bs25c per i postpaid; 8c per b iess if sent at your expense.

Special Pumpkin Offer.

Look over the varieties we offer; there are some to suit each and every

We want every oneof our farmer friends—and that means every one who receives this book—to plant pump- kins this year, and we will make special prices as follows:—

By freight your expense, 5 Ibs each Connecticut Field and Kentucky Field for #1.50: 10lbs each of Connec- ticut Field and Kentucky [Iield for $2.75.

Mangels and Sugar Beets.

Extensively grown in all parts of the country for feeding stock. Sow in April or May, in drills three feet apart and thin to 10 inch es in the row. If your soil is Y, deep and mel- pad ial ae <5 | ia low, try the MANGEL WU A long varieties, =A if shallow the

round kinds will do better. No crops pay the farmer or stock raiser better than mangels; 1,000 bushels to the acreis an or-

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2,000 bushels and over have been grownon this amount of ground. These make the cheapest of food for all kinds of live stock— horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, chick- ens, etc.

5 pounds of seeds to an acre.

Golden Tankard—The popular variety. Roots are smooth, of very large size and of the most excellent quality. Itis asplendid keeper and we heartily recom- mend this strain of Golden Tankard to all.’

Price—Postpaid oz 5c; % tb 25c; 1 Tb 40c; or 5 Ibs for one acre $1.50.

Mammoth Long Red—Like the above except color. Price—Same as above.

Yellow Globe

A larger round orange-colored variety of excellent quality, producing a better crop on shallow soil than the long red. The roots often keep better than those of the long varieties, as they can be handled more easily with- out injury.

Price--Postpaid, oz 5c; % tb 2c; 1 tb 40c. By freight your expense 22c¢c per b.

French Improved Sugar—This kind is cultivated on a larger scale than any other variety of Sugar Beet. The root is conical. straight and even, quite large at the head tapering rapidly. Itiseasy to dig,a heavy yielder and contains from 13 to 15 per cent of sugar.

Price—Postpaid. oz 5c; % tb 25c; 1 1b 40c. your expense 22c per hb.

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Vilmorin Sugar—Very popular beets to grow for stock, being what are grown for sugar.

Price—Postpaid, oz 5c; % ib 25c; 1b 35c. By freight. your expense 22¢ per Ib.

Kiein Wanzelben—A great sugar beet. Wonderfully fine for stock, and very popular. > Price— Postpaid, 0z 5c; % 25e; 1% 35c: By freight

your expense 22¢ per Bb.

Collection of Mangels and Sugar Beets One ounce each Golden Tankard, Mammoth Long Red, French Improved Sugar, Vilmorin Sugar. Ix lein Warzel- ber, 20c: 4 Ib of each, 40c; 1 1b of each, $1.40 all postpaid.

Use8e per b less by freight your expense.

CARROTS FOR GARDEN.

Carrots fax Stock

Carrots have become a noted feed for stock and are taking front rank among our field products. They are easily grown, are very prolific and a splendid winter feed for cows and horses. They are especially fine for horses. Crops frequently yield 1,000 bu per acre.

White Belgian—Grows long green top. well out of the ground. Price—Postpaid; oz 5c; 4 bb 15c: % Ib 2c: 1 1b 45c. 10 Ibs by freight your expense 25¢c per lb. ;

Yellow Belgian—Similar to the White, but yellow in color. Price—postpaid: oz 5c; 4 I 15¢c3; % Ib 25c; 1 D 4oc; 10 lbs by freight your expense 25c per Ib.

Mastodon Carrots

This isthe heaviest cropping carrot grown, yielding more tons to the acre than any other sort. The flesh is white, crisp, solid and very sweet in flavor. It is avast

; improvement on the old sorts, which have been such favorites in the past, as itis not only much more produc- tive, but vastly easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at theshoul- der, rendering them easy to harvest.

Too much can scarcely be said of their size and great productiveness. The roots frequently measure 15 to 20 inches in circumference and 18 to 25tons per acre is not anextravagant claim asto the yield.

Price—Postpaid ozic: %4:1b 20ec:; % I 35c; 1 b 50c. By freight your expense 101bs 30c per Ib.

Victoria Carrot

This is the largest. and anquestionably the heaviest cropping. and most nutri- tious yellow variety culti- vated. It is the largest and best form of crange. or yel- low carrot known. The roots are remarkably fine, very symmetrical and of excel- lent quality, possessing high feeding properties. It is a heavy cropper on all soils, but especially adapted for As the roots grow more above the

strong or Fich land. ground it is much easier to gather the crop.

Price—Postpaid, oz 5c; 4 ib 20c; % tb 35¢e; 1B 50c. freight your expense 10 Ibs 30c per b.

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Carrot Collections Collection No. 1

We believe that it will pay every stock raiser to grow carrots, and we hope to sell to several thousand farmers this spring. In order that our patrons may test the com- parative merits of these two grand carrots we will send to any address in any part of the United States, 1 pound each of the Mastodon and Victoria carrots, enough for one half acre, for 8 cents postpaid.

Collection No. 2

Two pounds of Mastodon and two pounds of Victoria enough for one acre, for $1.50 postpaid.

Collection No. 3 One pound of Mastodon, one pound of Victoria, one pound of White Belgian, and one pound of Yellow Bel- gian enough for one acre, for $1.50,

Ruta Baga

Are you aware that Ruta Baga or Swedish Turnip, is among the most valuable of root crops? An eminent authority on agriculture never made a more truthful statement than when hesaid. “As compared with hay at $10 to $15 perton, I prefer Ruta Bagas at $5 per ton.” An average yield of 20 to 30 tons per acre is a com- men occurrence. A blind man can see profit,

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New Monarch. or Elephant—This distinct new ruta baga-is very popular in England, and is certainly a grand variety claimed to yield larger roots and more to the acre than any other sort. Flesh rich yellow, fine grained, best quality. Can be grown at less cost than others.

Price—Postpaid. oz 5c; 4% Ib 15c: % Tb 25c: 1 Ib 40c.

Improved Purple Top Yellow.—This magnificent Swede, the result of judicious selection, is the hardiest most productive and nutritious ofall. Itisa large pur- ple top yellow variety. Produces heavy weight per acre, Keeps well. Flesh sweet and rich.

Price— Postpaid oz 5c; 4% tb lic; % Ib 25c; 1 Ib 40c.

Ruta Baga Collection.

To give all our customers an opportunity to test the merits of these two great root crops and secure a large amount of valuable feed, we make the low price for onee fourth pound each of New Monarch and Improved Pure ple top Yellow, 20c: % i each 35¢; 1 Ib each 60c postpaide or 50 cents by freight or express, your expense.

ARTICHOKES.

Artichokes are the greatest hog food yet discovered, and every farmer who does not raise a patch; either large orsmall according to his needs, is certainly missing a good thing.

The variety we offer is the Jerusalem, or French White.

Culture—Plant early inspring, in rows the same width as potatoes, dropping one piece every two feet. Do not get them thicker, as they must be only half as thick as potatoes. Cultivate the same as potatoes. Cut in pieces somewhat smaller than potatoes, as one can hardly tell where the eyes are, but each piece will grow, as they are very strong in growing powers. Four or five bushels of seed will plant an acre. Cover about two or three inches deep. the same as potatoes. They will not mature until late in the fall. the latter part of September or October. You can turn the hogsin and they willnot be longin finding out ‘“‘what they are for.”

All kinds of stock will eat them with a relish, and itis a great benefit toe them. On eur steck farm, hogs, cattle,

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horses and chickens all feast readily on them.

We have had hills that produced as much as half a bushel of artichoke tubers. The yield was enormous, often producing 1000 bu., per acre and the tubers of fine size, very crisp and sweet.

They can be shipped out any time in early spring and if they get frosted it will not hurt them as we pack them in dirt. Assoon as received they should be taken from the sack and covered with moist dirt in the cellar, allow- ing them to thaw out gradually. They sti. in the ground all winter and come outin the spring zs crisp and fullof meat asin the fall. Freezing does not hurt them if cov- ered with earth. Wealways ship them packed in some dirt, which is necessary to insure their safe arrival. They will ship during freezing weather with safety, as froezing does not affect them in the least if properly +veated When they reach you take them to the coldest part of the cellar and spread them on the floor, covering them with one inch of earth and they will keep nicely until ready to plant.

Last year we did not put away near enough in the fall, owing to the continued wet weather just before freezing; consequently we were short on the early spring orders. We are fully prepared this season to fill all the orders that come to us, having made ample provision with a large quantity ready for shipment.

This variety is not produced from the seed. They are sometimes used as a vegetable when pickled, but their great valueis for feeding stock. They need not be dug in the fall but the hogs should be turned in on them, and they will. help themselves by rooting for them. One acre willkeep from twenty to thirty head in fine con- dition from October to April except when the ground is frozen too hard for them to root. These are also said to bea preventative of cholera and other hog diseases. They are highly recommended for milch cows, increasing the yield of milk, and at the same time improving their con-

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ever raised. It comes in at a time when other green feet isdone and hogs are commencing todo their best. the Yatter part of October and during November and Dec- ember and all through the winter when the ground is not too badly frozen.

Our Artichokes have been improved by careful culture, never allowing them to grow two seasons in succession on the same ground. Wehave found them easily eradicated. We do not advise a large acreage or big fields of them:— from one to ten acres will be the most profitable crop on the farm, for the hog raiser.

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We are so very anxious that you should try some this season that we have lowered the price to where it is just like finding them. You arecertainly getting a bargain.

Price--By freight your expense 1-4 bu 50c; 1-2 bu 60c; 1 bu 85c; 4 or 5 bu, enough to plant one acre, 75c per bu. Bags free. This ischeaper than any other seed house sells them. We want every farmer te have some of them.

Hundreds of letters testify as to the great valueof Artichokes. We have room for only a few extracts.

T. R. Patterson, of Tiona county, Iowa, says that he got hundreds of dollar’s worth of feed from a five acre patch of Artichokes, for which he got the seed from us. Hogs and cattle both harvested them.

James H. Porter, of Mitchell county, Kans., says that he raised 600 bushel from 1% acres during a dry season and believes they would yield over 1,000 bushels on rich land during a favorable year.

H. R. Bennett, of Galesburg, I1l., says that he planted two acres on one of his farms and the result was very satisfactory. It was not altogether the value of the Arti- chokes alone, but from the fact that they acted as a tonic and placed the hogs insuch good condition that they obtained

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ing foods, makin$ them profitable ins deed. Says he wou't not farm withou them.

J.T. Kelly of Ray county. Mo., says; “‘I consider Artichokes indispensable to a progressive and pros- perous farmer and I have found them all you claim for them.”

D. K.. Harvey, of Yankton county, Dakota says; “My Artichokes were fine and the yield was truly wonderful. They made the most profitable crop on my farm. Turned my hogs on them and

never had hogs do sowell.”

J. R. Herron, of Champion county, Ohio, says that the bushel of Artichokes planted made an extraordinary yield of fine feed and proves beyond a doubt that Berry tells the truth about his seeds,

POTATOES.

Potatoes will be shipped in frost proof barrels and guaranteed against freezing, for the small charge of 25c additional for barrel that will

THE VEGETALBE MOST WIDELY GROWN, USED BY EVERY ONE. IT PAYS TO GROW THE BEST. WITH SAM! LABOR AND GROUND, WE CAN HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR YIELD AND BETTER YOUR

QUALITY aT A VERY SMALL COST,

READ OVER CAREFULLY WHAT WESAY OF EACH VATIETY ANT

SELECT THE BEST FOR THECLIMATE AND USE. SEND IN YOUR ORDER EARLY AS WE SELDOM CAN

SUPPLY THE DEMAND FOR OURSEED POTATORS.

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NORTHERN GROWN POTATOES.

Potatoes are the main stand-by vegetable, and every body uses them every day the year round yet many farmers do not raise enough for their own use, or many use a very inferior quality. The trouble liesin the fact that potatoes run out very readily and cannot be plant- ed year after year without a change of seed; nor can they be grown successfully on the same ground more than two years in succession, which necessitates chang- ing the ground frequently.

Many farmers pay no attention to these things, and if the season is a little off, the crop is a failure and Mr. Farmer has to buy. And he usually pays a good price for them. But the up-to-date farmer plants good seed with new blood, on suitable ground, at the right time, and ate tends to them properly; invariably raising a good crop, Now. we have the most improved varieties, pure and true to name, which we quote at wholesale prices. We urge every farmer to change his seed potatoes.

We never saw Red River Early Ohios planted on suit- able ground, and early enough in the spring, that did not yield a good crop. Plant Early Ohios from our Red River stock for your main crop, and you will not be cut short and have to buy high priced eating potatoes.

As to how to plant, everybody knows that; yet many attach no importance to preparing the ground and work- ing the crop.w Land for potatoes should be plowed deep well pulverized, kept well harrowed and cultivated un- til the vines commence seeding potatoes. Our 14 tooth harrow with leveler, advertized in back of this catalogue

indispensable in raising potatoes. Ji is a good thing for corn, and we do not see how a farmer’s garden, which

should be large,can be without it. We are absolutely

certain that gardening cannot be done as succesfully or sheaply by any other method. seis ea

We do not give a long list of varieties, having discard- ed what we have not found by actual field test, to be suited to the soilof this great corn belt. Those we list are the cream of varieties. and you should order some s)zseed. Weship in frost proof barrels, lining the bar- rels with building paper and placing straw on top and bottom, thus enabling them to withstand a pretty cold snap without freezing when shipping.

EXTRA EARLY OHIOS

Grown on Red River Valley of the North in Minn.

Fancy, hand-picked, selected stock, smooth and nice, For several years past we have been having these grown in the noted Red River Valley, about 500 miles north and careful tests have proven them to be fully ten days earlier than our Iowa grown stock. This is a great ad- vantage to the gardener, and puts this variety at the head of the list of the extra earlies. They are all of good, average size, strictly pure, smooth and entirely free from scaborrot. In our test they are positively the earliest to mature their entire crop, of any variety we have ever had, ard out-yield other sorts about two toone. It isa special favorite with the marketmen and the most pro- fitable potato they can possibly grow. The sprouts are very strong, and the vines grow erect, making it easy to cultivate, and on accountof the early maturity you can get the highest prices and have the land for other ¢72ps. Thetubers grow compactly in the hill, and are easily dug. There are very few small ones, nearly every one being of

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marketable size. They keep firm until latein the spring One grower reports that for several years past the yield has been from 300 to 500 bushels per acre. One prominent market gardener who raised a great many varieties re- ported that our Ohios beat them all.

We could give hundreds of testimonials highly praising our. Red River Ohios, and there is not the shadow of a doubt that they are the greatest early potato ever raised. We handled between five and six thousand bushels of Red River Ohio potatoes last season and shipped them to every state in the Union, with a few exceptions. The re- sults were very satisfactory. Every one praises them in the highest manner. We could fill page after page of this catalogue with testimonials of the very best and strongest kind. One farmer bought three bushels and he used out of them allsummer, having alarge family and keeping several hired hands, and he harvested over 160 bushels from the three bushels that he planted.

One of the good reports was from a man in Clarinda who planted one-half bushel and used out of them for his family from the 20th of June until digging time. He dug 28 bushels from the half bushel planted, there being as high as twelve tubers of large, marketable size ina hill. The flavor and quality of the potatoes are unexcel- led. We had a large acreage of these ourselves, and have alarge supply of Red River stock from Dakota. Our prices are so very reasonable that you cannot afford not to buy them. This yearisthe year of all the years to buy seed potatoes, as youcan get them so very cheap and the change will be beneficial. We urge you one and

Price—For Red River stock—One ; \ LON ib 20c; 3 lbs 50c Hale i " postpaid. By BRAT ANNI Nice Se freight your ex-

iti (lal th pense, peck 40c; % | i bu 70c3 1 bu $1.25; 2or more bushels $1.10 per bu. Bags free.

Write for prices on larger quanti- ties.

Try Our Su- perior Potatoes This Season.

New Potato Early White OHIO.

Thisis practically thesame asthe Early Red River Ohio, with tne exception of the color, which is whiter and the flavor a little better (if such a thing is possible.) They have been grown here for several years for testing, and we find that they are very early, good yielders, and extra fine quality; in fact, in every way adesirable po- tato. Ithasafine appearance, and there is no other early white potato quite as good. A number of seed houses are booming this potato now, and we have had quite ademand for it. We therefore take pleasure in offering a fine stock of them to our customers at the fol- lowing low prices;—

Price—By. mail postpaid, 1 1} 25c: 3lbs 50c. By freight, your expense. peck 50c; % bu 75c; 1 bu $1,403 two or more bus $1.25 per bu. Bags free.

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Early Michigan

This is no doubt the strongest growing potato yet in- troduced, and has shown unusual development, as to early ripening, great productiveness, and strong vigorous growth so that the most careful planter need have no fear in planting it. The Early Michiganis snowy white when dug but changes to a light russet.

The Early Michigan, at the Michigan Agricultural Col- lege, outyielded 84 other varieties tested; among them the best early and late varieties. Beware of spurious stock. Owing to the great popularity of the early Michi- gan, many will try to palm off common kinds on you for Early Michigan. If you would be sure of simon pure stock we would advise you toorder direct from head-

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Price—Postpaid b 25c; 3 Ibs 50c. By freight your ex-

pense pk 50c; % bu 75c; bu $1.40; 20r more bus $1.25 per bushel.

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than any other firm offers. Our method of doing business has made us thousands of friends.

Berry’s Improved Bliss Triumph

The Triumph Potatoes have been known for some time and have become one of the most popular extra early varieties. In the far south and in Texas, they raise more of these than of all other varieties together. They will yield from 30 to 60 per cent more than any other strain of Triumph grown in this country. No pains or expense have been spared in breeding this up to the highest per- fection; and now, farmer friend, we are proud to say thatin Berry’s Improved Triumph, we have a potato that will give to you a marketable potato five weeks from planting, and if in good soil, it will yield from 200 to 300 bu per acre.

BERRY’S IMPROVED BLISS’ TRIUMPH This sort will certainly catch the early market at $1.25 to

$1.70 per bushel. The skin of these potatoes is dark red and they cook very mealy and dry.

Price—Postpaid lb 25¢; 3 Ibs 50c. By freight your ex- pense, pk 50c; % bu 75c; bu $1.40; 2or more bus $1.25; per bu. Bags free.

LATE VARIETIES BONANZA

The Bonanza is an Irishman’s potato. There is noone who are better judges of a good potato, and they are em- phatic in their praise of this variety. The Bonanza comes nearer the old fashioned Peachblows that were the most famous cookers of any variety ever introduced into the corn belt. We believe the Bonanza is better adapted to our heavy corn land than any other kind. They are shaped somewhat like Rural New Yorker, red skin, fine- ly fleshed, white meat, extremely dry and mealy: so mealy that one of our customers said that he had to place them in a colander as they mixed with the water when boiling. They are good yielders and extremely hardy, making an extra heavy growth of vine and, as every farmer knows, it takes strong vines to make potatoes. We could give you hundreds of testimonials from prac- tical farmers, who have raised Bonanza, and they all

unite in saying that the Bonanza is the best potato they have ever raised. It will make thousands of dollars for market gardeners to use this kind, as they excel all com- petitors and make a friend of every customer to whom they sell. Try them and we assure you that you will be well pleased.

Price—Postpaid, 25e; 3 lbs 50c. By freight your ex- pense pk 60c; % bu 90c; bu $1.75; 2 or more bus $1.60 per bu. Bags free.

Rural New Yorker No. 2

We plant and raise a great deal of this variety, and it is considered by many special potato growers to be the best of the late varieties. They are certainly fine potatoes, and we have had good returns from them, with but few unmarketable potatoes among them. They have a great record as drouth resisters and three years ago they beat them all. Itisan excellent keeper, and from J anuary until new potatoes come it is of excellent quality. Itis one of the smoothest, shallow-eyed and prettiest potatoes ever grown. Itis a great yielder and an excellent stand- by.

Price—Postpaid lb 25¢c; 3 Tbs 59c. pense pk 40c; % bu 75e; 1 bu $1.40: bu; 10 or more bus $1.20 per bu.

By freight your ex- 2o0r more bus $1.30 per Bags free,

Sir Walter Raleigh A Grand New Main Crop Variety.

At the head of inain crop late potatoes stands the Sir Walter Raleigh, a potato introduced five years ago, that represents the best thought and work of Mr. Elbert S. Carman, editor-in-chief of the Rural New Yorker, who has introduced more good potatoes than any other grower in this country. All know that Mr. Carman has raised some of the best and most popular varieties of potatoes yet introduced. It is pure white in color, round to oblong in shape and grows all large potatoes. It has fine white grain, excelling even the snow flake in this particular. On the Rural New Yorker trial grounds it proved the heaviest and best cropper of forty-nine va- rieties, and it has made wonderful records wherever grown. The Sir Walter Raleigh is destined to receive world-wide fame.

‘Price—Postpaid, lb 25e; 3 Ibs 50c. By freight your ex- pense pk 50c; % bu 75c; bu $1.40; 2 or more bus $1.30 per bu. Bags free.

Carman No. 3

A large, handsome potato yielding an extraordinary crop of uniform size and shape, and a good keeper. This is what the originator says about it;

“Without any approach to an exception it is the great- est yielder ever introduced. It may fairly be claimed that it does not yield any small tubers at all. It bears tubers very close to the main plant, a single turn of the fork turning out every potato. It is of the largest and shapliest form. It is a good keeper; that is it will not sprout until planting time, unless keptin a warm place. Both skin and flesh are of extreme whiteness. The eyes are of extreme whiteness. The eyes are few and shallow. It is late in ripening, Our claims for Carman No.3 are that it is the handsomest large potato. Practically every potato is of marketable size. Its table qualities are fully up to the highest standard. It has no hollow hearts, and and no dark or hard parts. We are confident that it will soon be the most popular variety for field culture on account of its enormous productiveness and great beauty.”’

Price—Postpaid lb 25c; 3 Ibs 50c. By freight, pour ex- pense pk 40c; % bu 75c; bu $1.40: 2or more bus $1.30; 1 or more bus $1.20 per bu. Bags free.

SWEET POTATOES.

We are prepared’ to furnish almost any variety of sweet Potatoes for seed at lowest wholesale rates to our Cus- tomers. Note our prices. We have our own storag plant and will furnish good potatoes. freshly packed the day of shipment. They are of the best quality, of pure seed, not tosmall and stringy, nor tuo large to be un- profitable for plants. They are grown in the north and are much superior to southern stock. We are building up an elegant trade in this important seed. Try ns on

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Sweet Potatves. and you will be surprised at the quality at the low prices we quote. B:

SWEET POTATOES.

Price— Yellow Jerseys. by freight your expense. 1 bbl $2.75: 2 bbls $2.50 per bbl; 5 bbls or more $2.25 per bbl; 16 bbls or more $2.00 per bbl.

Red Bermudas:—1 bb] $3.50: 2 bbl or more $3.25 per bbl;

Red Jerseys.—1 bb] $3.00; 2 bbls or more $2.75 per bbl

Southern Queen—1 bb! $3.00; 2 bbls or more $2.75 per hr]

Gold Coin Vineless:—1 bbl; $3.75: 2 bbls or more $550 per bbl. (All shipped from our coid storage.)

If any one can best.these prices or if you wish large lots. write us for prices. Wecannotsell less tl:an barrel lots as we have found it to be very unsatisfactory selling less. Clubin with your neighbors if you want less than a barrel, or sprout them for selling plants.

To those who do not want to sprout their own Sweet Potato plants, we willsay, you can get plants of us at

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planting time, which of course varies but in general it _wull be from the 20th of May to the 10th of June. We sent some to a party in Pennsylvania in June. A late frost kill- ed them after they had started growing nicely.and he sent to us to refill the order. We have shipped them not only to the remotest parts of the United States, but even to Germany and did not receive one single complaint that they were not received in good condition, ordid not grow We pack them in moss insuch a manner that they will keep fresh for many days. We ship by express or mail shipping them properly packed in open baskets. We grow nothing but choice Sweet Potato plants from Jersey stock. Clubin with your neighbors and buy in lots of 1.0C0 and you will get them cheaper. We prepay alltransporta- tion charges and notify you by mail before weship. Be sure and give your express office. Price—100 plants 40c; in 500 lots, 35¢ per 100; 1,000 lots, 25c per hundied.

CHICKEN PASTURE MIXTURE. A Cheap Green Feed For Chickens. If you have asmall lot for chickcns itis well to plant it with this mixture early inthe spring. It gives them

an abundance of early green feed and thisis what they need aftera long winter on dry feed. This mixture is especially prepared to make a quick tender growth.

There are plots of ground close to your chicken houses and yards thatcan be utilized very profitably for grow- ing this splendid feed.

The following are some of the seeds that constitute the mixture: Raps, Spinach, Kale, Panacura, Cow Peas, Soy Beans, Teosinte, Japanese and Turkish Millet, Speltz, Rye, etc.

Price—One lb 20c postpaid: by freight. your expense 1 Ib 15c; 5 lbs 60c; 10 lbs 7dc: 20 lbs $1.25. Bags free.

SUNFLOWER

African Black Giant Sunflower—Specimens have been

grown measuring nine feet incircumference. It is some- thing wonderful and is extremely profitable to giow. An

acre is good in which to let hogs and cattle run. insum: mer forshade and nourishment. if not wanted for seed, If you have a half dozen chickens you will find it profitabls

to plant a package: if you have more, plant an ounceora pound, as it is the healthiest food in the world for fowls.

One growerin dry Nebraska writes’ "We are all right. Have ten acresof your Sunflowers. This furnishes fuel and feed for lots of chickens. The proceeds will keep us alive until next crop.’ Wehave cut the price on this considerably; so send in your order as we know it will pay you.

Price—Postpaid pkt 3c: oz. 5c; 4 b 10c: % th 20c: 1 D 35e: 5 Ibs, (for one acre), $1.00; by freight your expense 50 Ibs or more, 10c per b.

Mammoth Russian Sunflower—The largest of all! Sunflowers. This is without doubt one of the best paying crops that can be raised for chicken feed. Seeds are the best of fooa for poultry and is much cheaper to raise than eorn. Stalks which grow very large, make excellnte fire wood. It is also said to afford protection against malaria. Plant as you would corn, and about the same amount.

Price—Postpaid pkt 3c: 0z5c;: 4h 10c:1 BD 2c; 5 lbs. (for one acre.) 90c. By freight your expense 50 lbs, or more, 6c per Ib.

Chufas or Earth Almonds (Gyperus Esculentus.)

A species of “Grass Nut’? used to fatten hogs. They should not be confounded with. cocoa. or nut grass, .or though it belongs to the same class, the Chufa is eradica- ted with great ease. and is never apest. The nuts grow under ground, very near the surface and are easily reached by pigs or poultry. PlantinApril. ten tc twelve inches apart in three foot rows. Cover lightly. Ifthe seed is very Gry. soak well before planting. to secure a goodstand. They mature early in September. and liein ground till wanted. One peck of seed to the acre.

Price—Postpaid pkt 10c; pint 25c; qt 40c; By express qt 2c: peck. $1 0N: bushel $3.74 ;

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Garden Seeds as you can purchase any place. All

are strictly first class, and of 1906 growth. They are all

carefully grown, in such places as they do the best and

make the strongest Seed, by the most competent and

high priced growers. A great part of the seeds, such as

corn and seeds that do their best here, are grown by our=

selves, and no pains or attention is spared to make them perfect.

WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION to every reason- able demand. We positively assert that all our seed are of good quality ascan be found inthe United States or Europe. We arecrankson the question of good seed.

OUR TESTS are conducted by an expert. We keep a record of each lot as it is grown, who grew it, purity. what per cent germination it isetec. We know its history for years. just where the original strain came from, and by careful selection and breding we have made the dif - ferent varieties improve from year to year. Many are of the opinion that Eastern seed are the best. Thisis a thing of the past, as now the bulk of all seeds are grown light here on the fertile rich prairie soil of the West.

Our seeds are acclimated to this country and being centrally located we have the average conditions of the United States.

There are lots of farmers herein the west who send to eastern seed houses for their supply, paying double for what we could furnish seed. Why? Simply because they have done so before from force of habit, and the old large seed houses that havesuch fancy seed catalogues state their seeds are the best and make extravagant assertions. This is the influence that causes the people to send year after year, paying more than they should. WHY PAY THE FREIGHT EAST AND BACK AGAIN, besides paying the city expenses and large profits, when you can buy just as good and better, from us. We are right on the ground, or near the place where the seed is all raised and, can sell them to you for much less money. THIS MONEY CAN BE SAVED. We tell you these facts simply to protect you. We grow all our own seed we can, to an advantage, and what we cannot grow here we get from some place near us, We contract for them a year ahead, so they are simply grown forus. We accept no seed or put any on the market until they are thoroughly tested and will grow, Our reputation is at stake as we guarantee every

thing to be true to name, and ofthe best quality. We put up as good or better seed packets, better filled than any seedcompany, putting themin nicely lithographed or printed packets, mostly the latter. We wish to obtain the patronage of the best people and to build up a solid

business.

Market Gardeners.

are the most prejudiced, and when they once get start- ed to buy from one firm they do not easily change their mind and go to another,if they get fairly good results. But no one knows better than they, what it means to have poor seed both in germinating power and trueness to name. Poor seed means big loss to them. In starting our business we realized this fact and that we must furnish the very best seed that nature and skill of man could produce, and as cheap as possible. Com- mencing only afew years ago inasmall way, we have built up a mammoth mail order business, and have ad- vanced by leaps and bounds, gaining as much in one year as any one of the eastern houses do in ten years of their existence, and why? Because conditions are more favorable with us, Soil and products are better, expenses lighter, and we put western push and energy into our businesss. Brother gardener, put away prejudice and send to us for seeds. If you wish any large amountsend to us for our market gardeners’ list. You willsave money, get seeds quicker, and get as goodif not better seed. Those who deal with us are highly pleased, and our market gardeners’ trade gains with great rapidity.

We take great pleasure in sending gardeners and truckers, who buy seed in bulk, our wholesale price list from which you can select the best thatis produced at reasonable prices. Gardeners, we know that your success depends upon good seed and we also know that our suc- cess depends upon furnishing, them and doing this has enabled us to make such a phenomenal growth anda great increase of business. We can build such amam- moth business only by furnishing the best and giving satisfaction; so you are sure to get the best grown. Or- der plenty this year and raise sufficient. Just stop and think how short you were on many itemsof vegetables last year, and if you had double the quantity on some things, you could have sold them. But you did not have them, thus you were deprived of profit last year.

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a large increased amount and do a much larger business.

There is no earthly use or reason why our farmer friends living in the fareastern part of the United States, should pay two prices for seed inferior to ours, simply because they have bought of others before, and have re- ceived big catalogues. You pay forthat when you send anordertothem. The distance is no barrier, as we pre- pay the postage, so you need not stopon that account. The freight charges are light, and those who have tried, are surprised at the quick service and low transportation charges. You willobtain new, fresh seed grown on our natural, rich prairie soil, that will give splendid results for you. You will save money and get better seeds.

There Is no earthly reason why the farmers of the west should send east for their seeds, as Iowa seeds are not to be excelled the world over. The soil, climate, and con- ditions make it a perfect place to raise the best seeds fur field and garden.

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We send all vegetable seeds postpaid except one-eight bu., one-fourth bu., »ne-half bu., and one bu. lots. If you order goods by freight and order vegetable seeds to be sent with them, deduct from listed price, one-half cent per packet, 1c per ounce, 2c per one-fourth pound, 4c per one-half pound, 8c per pound, 3c per one half-pint, 4c per pint and 8c per quart.

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ers and gardeners. He knowsseed from start to finish, and is always alert and active for theirinterest. Hesaw some years ago while farming that he had difficulty in getting GOOD SEEDS. He therefore felt sure that the farmers would appreciate areliable place to buy seeds. The great succes he has met with. proves tnat he has GIVE THE BEST AT THE LOWEST PRICE POSSIBLE. We have thousands of

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A. A. Berry Seed Co. : Clarinda, Iowa,

Gentlemen :--

Wetried your seed inthe summerof 1904, and those of another firm in 1805, but liked your seeds and results so much better; that we have returned to you this year and shall continue to send you our orders as long as you give us good satisfaction. Wishing you continued suc- cess, I am, Yours very truly.

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Shelbyville, Ark., February 16, 1906. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, Iowa, Dear Sirs:--

Tordered some of yourseed from you in 1904. They were the best Ieversaw. They allcameup very early. The Cabbage was sure the best I ever planted: my wife saysso. I want to use moreof yourseed this year, will send in anordersoon. Wishing you success, I am.

Yours sincerely, S. R. ERwWIN.

Finest Seeds in Neighborhood. Hastings Okla. May 20, 1905 A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs:—I bought seed of you ané therefore have the finest garden in my neighborhood. I highly pleased with Berry’s seeds. Yours respectfully Miss Litsum Wikies.

Best Garden Ever Had

Tuskeego, Iowa. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs:—Last spring we received seeds from you an¢ I never raised as good a garden be- fore. I believe I heartily owe it allto the good seed 1 purchased “rom you.

I remain very respectfully Mrs. MARY PIERCY.

Nicest Garden in The Neighborhood

Buckner, Mo. June 5, 1905 A. A. Berry Seed Co. sirs:—My seeds T sent to you for, this spring have done su well. I have the nicest garden in the neighborhood. My neighbors have been begging me for plants of all kinds and I tellthem tosend next year to you for seeds and they could have them at home. I tried to get them to send witb me but they thought they could do better by going to town and get them outof the bulk. I think we will have 100 bu. of Gn.ons from the seed we got from you. A Friend MArkyY.J. PHILLIPS

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Asparagus.

One ounce will sow forty feet of drill.

Soak the sced 24 hours in tepid water: sow early in the spring in rows a foot apart; keepeclean by frequent hee- ing and weeding. Packets contain about 250 seeds. ;

Columbian Mammoth White:—A new and entirely dis- tinct kind whose shoots are white and stay white as long as fit for use. It is more robust and vigorous in habit and throws up larger shoots and fully as many of them as Conover’s Colossal: requires no earthing up in order to furnish the white shoots so much sought after.

Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 10c; 4 1b 25c; 1b Toc.

Conover’s Colossal—The standard variety.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 10c: 4 1b 20c; Ib 60c.

Barr’s Mammoth—Produces very large stalks even and regularin growth and appearance. and of excellent quality. Price—Same as Conover’s Colossal.

Asparagus Roots

We have had a great many calls for Aspargus Roots, so have provided ourselves with a supply of ourown raising They are exceptionally fine one year old plants, so you gain about a yearby planting these. We know it costs less to get started by seed, but we can furnish plants at the following.

Price—Either variety, prepaid, 50 for 75c; 100 for $1.25.

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BEANS

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Yellow Podded Varieties

One quart will plant a hundred feet of drill. ;

Dwaif or bush beans require no sup- port, and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep; drop them three inches apartin drills. Beans are ten- der annuals andcannot be planted until danger of frost is past. Keep clean, and do not hill up or hoe when wet.

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax.

The leading bean for all people, and our customers strongly recommend it. The very strong growing vines of this variety yield a large crop of long, very straight, almost white, wax-like, hand- some pods, which are of good quality and always command a ready sale, making it one of the most profitable varieties for the market gardener. It matures about the same time as the Golden Wax, and the dry beans are large, kidney-shaped, white with dark markings about the eyes.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 20c; at 35c.

Golden Wax.

Counted by many to be superior to all others. This bean, introduced in 1876; still continues the standard variety for generaluse. The pods are long, nearly straight, broad, flat, golden yellow, very fleshy and wax-like with short, fleshy, green point. They cook quickly as snaps, shell well when green, and are of the highest quality in both conditions. Beans medium sized oval, white, more or less covered with two shades of pur- plish red. In size, color and quality the pods of our stock is unequaled.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 20c; qt35c.

Currie’s Rust-Proof Wax.

It has been claimed that this variety is absolutely rust- proof. We have found it like the Black Wax and as nearly rust-proof as any good wax- podded bean can be. Vine very vigor- ous, hardy and productive. Seed kid- ney-shaped, purplish black.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 20c; qt 35c

German Black Wax. We are so thoroughly satisfied with this improved strain of Black Wax, that we have dis- carded the old stock altogether, this being more vigorous and far more productive: with length, borne wellup among the foliage, curved, cylindrical, thick, fleshy, and of aclear, waxy color, with long, slightly curved point: remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. Beans small, oblong, jet black. No one can afford to plant the old black wax or butter bean, as thisis much better in every respect. Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: pt 20c: qt 35c.

Davis’ White Wax A distinct new dwarf wax bean. popular in family garden. Itisthe best white seeded wax bean, of hand- some appearance and very productive. It isso product- ive that the vines are absoluteiy a massof pods Tt holds

its pods well up from the ground, The pods are alway) fullof large, plump beans, being pure white, with ne eye. Itis just what the zardeners have been looking foi}

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: pt 20e: at 35¢.

Burpee’s Perfection or Flageolet Wax.

We find these identical. Pods of a bright golden yellow} oe striking and showy, and larger than the old Golde’ aX.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 20c; gt 35e.

Long Yellow Six Weeks. Hardy, early and productive. A standard sort for gen eral crop. é Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 20c; qt 35e.

Price of Yellow Podded beans ordered by freigh

Or express your expense, pk $1.90; } bu $3.50; br $6.00. .

GREEN PODDED VARIETIES. |

Burpee’s New Stringless. It is the earliest green podded bean. It has absolutel: stringless pods. It isof the most superior quality, sur’ passing all other early bush beans, both wax and greet podded, in this respect. Itis very prolific, free from rus. and blight. This bean, we are sure, will be found superi or to the Valentine and Refugee, and will take the placcl, of these varieties, for market, home use and can’ ; ning. It is not only earlier than Valentine of the earlies §. strain, but the pods are larger, handsomer, and of bette quality, and the plant is more vigorous and prolific. We advise gardeners to try this bean. It will be found prof itable. Every one who wants a fine flavored, tender snap) bean for home use should plant this variety. Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 20c; qt 35c.

Best of All.

Originated in Germany. Pods long. very tender. sue |

culent, stringless, of rich flavor and an enormous pro | ducer. Very popular, especially in the south. Excellen/

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Early Mohawk.

The hardiest of the early varieties, will stand mores!

cold than any other. The pods are from five to six inche: §)

long. A good variety for market gardeners and privat«)), use.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: pt 20e: qt 35c. q

Refugee or 1000 tol ( Pods round, thick and tender. Beans brown speckled Season, medium to late. Extensively grown for pickling Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 20c: qt 35c.

Early Valentine. ‘|

For snaps there is nothing superior among the greer’) podded sorts, and many prefer it to the wax varieties! Vines erect with coarse dark green leaves, and large} white blossoms: pods medium length, curved cylindrical very fleshy, crisp and tender, beans medium size, long irregular, pink, marbled with red. Among green poddec varieties there are none, we think, that can compare witk our stock of Valentine in fleshiness and high quality o}) pod. i Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 20c: at 35c. ‘ Price of Green Podded beans ordered by fresghi/¥ or express your expense, pk $1.75; 4 bv $3.25, buy $5.75 Te a

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LIMA BEANS. Jackson’s Wonder Dwarf Lima.

A dwarf or bunch variety, growing from 18 to 30 inches aigh, immensely productive and very early. Pods broad and flat, containing from three to four beautiful varie- gated flat beans, similar in shape to the well known Lima, and in the dry state as shell Beans, can be used vhe same as the Lima, but when the pods are young they make excellant snap Beans.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pint 20c: quart 35c.

Henderson’s Bush ‘Lima. ) We concede this the very best Lima Bean—pure white

‘rows in compact bush form, producing enormous crops if delicious Lima Beans which can be easily gathered aS ommon garden bush beans. It is at least two weeks varlier than the Limas, producing a continuous crop rom the middle of July till frost. Enormously produc- ‘ive. A very small patch willsupply afamily with this plendid vegetable throughout the season.

) Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pint 20c; quart 35¢

| Burpee’s Bush Lima

| A dwarf or bush variety of the true large Lima, which sof great value. They are of perfect bush form, grow 78 to 20 inches high, of strong and erect growth, yet ranching and vigorous. An immense yielder, each bush rearing from 50 to 200 handsome large pods, well filled vith very large Beans of luscious flavor. Does not al- yays mature dry shelled Beans in this latitude, but they resure of pod fulls of green ones.

) Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c, pint 20c; quart 35c.

s| Price of Lima Beans ordered by freight or express tour expense, peck $1.90 one-half bushel $3.50 yushel $6.00.

Pole Beans One quart will plant 100 to 150 hills. ' These succeed best on clay loams, which should belib- rally enriched with short manure in the hills, which re farmed according tothe variety, from three to four ect apart. From 5to 6 seeds are planted in each hill, bout twoinches deep. After planting all the beans be ure and firm the ground, either with feet or roller.

.)reer’s Improved Challenger or Potato Pole Lima ' When green, is as large as the large Lima. Thicker {) weeter and more tender and nutritious, remaining green i}, long time after maturing.

I} Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 20c: qt 35c.

Mammoth Podded Horticultural Pole

Similar in general character to the London Horticultur- but largerin every way. The mammoth pods are stri- t ved and splashed with exceedingly brilliantcrimson. The

veans when fit for use are of immense size and of the inest quality, and when dry are colored and marked in |}hesame way as the pods. The variety has been sold | many names, such as Worcester Hamden and

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Mugwump Pole, but a great deal of the stock offered has been impure, many plants being like London Horuicul- tural, Wehave developed a stock which is pure, and sufe to please all who plant it.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pint 20c; quart 35c.

Dutch Case Knife

A popular old variety. Very productive; large pods. Unsurpassed for shell beans.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pint 20c; quart 35c.

Famous Kentucky Won- der or Old Homestead. This splendid variety in troduced in 1885 has since been offered as Seek-no-fur- ther, and was introduced in 1891 asa novelty under the name of “Old Homestead,” Vine vigorous, climbing well and very productive, bear- ing its pods in large clusters, blossoms white, pods green. very long often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly round when young, and very crisp, becoming very irregular and spotty as the Beans begin to ripen. HAS NO EQUAL. Dry beans, long, oval, dun-color- ed. An early and prolific sort, with snowy pods which are most excellent for snaps. Ttissometimes catalogued as Southern Prolific, but this is an error, aS the latter is two weeks later and has shorter pods. Price—postpaid, pkt 5c: % pint 15c: pint 25c: quart 40c.

Lazy Wife’s.

This variety is the most popular Pole Bean grown. Pods are wonderfully broad and fleshy. and above all. stringless. In many respects they surpass anything we know of. T again the pods retain their string- less and tender qualities un- tilthey are almost ripe; so much so, in fact, that we are perfectly safe in saying that they are the best of all Snap Shorts. They also -surpass every varicty in the way of vines clinging to the pole. Its name, we think, implies productiveness, for the vines being covered all summer with masses of beautiful pods, it is just the sort to suit lazy wives as a Mess Can soon be picked for dinner. Pods which are green are rather flattish, oval shape and when full grown are from 6 to8 inches long, ex- ceedingly rich, buttery and fine flavored when cooked They are hardy, easily grown and enormously productive.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 20c: quart 35c.

Cut Shorts. The old fashioned corn field beans which are so popular andso often difficult to ob- tain.

Price—postpaid pkt 5c: pt 20c: at 3oc.

Tall Sioux.

A new Pole Bean thatis the best thing in line yet intro-

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fic. finely flavored and eating bean it cannot be excelled. grow for the market, get a quart or pint of the best Beans.

Price—packet 5c: pint 20c: quart 35c. All postpaid. for use during the winter. It is the yielder. Nothing,

‘s like it. Go the world over, no bean approaches it White Wonderfield yield, quality, and readiness to find sale in the market, The greatest Bean for farm crop that we have everseen. Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 20c; qt 35c. ‘ Side by side with any bean known to us, it outyields it Misanainl. Wasi : fully by one-third to one-half, showing to be a marvel- ~ ous cropper. The pods are large and filled with medium none she Bet - =a Sola beans: aren: and prol sized beans. Extremely early, can be three weeks ahead 's hang in great clusters, are tender and snap easily of the Navy and sold just at the time when beans are UOtillarge enough toshell. Ready foruse in July and rare. We cons:dered it absolutely the finest, largest. continue to bear until frost. yielding and best selling field bean known. Excellent Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 20c; qt 35c. ~

material for cooking or baking. Habit, dwarf, very : bushy and remarkably fullof pods. Just figure the pro- Price of Pole Beans ordered by freight or express

fiton an acre yielding 80 to 100 bushels. If you do not your expense, pk $1.60; one-half bu $3.50; bu $6.00.

BEETS

For early use, sow as soon as the ground can be worked, and about the mid- dle of May for a generalcrop, in drills fifteen inches apart and one and one- half inches deep. The young plants make excellent greens. The seeds will germinate more freely if soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours before sowing, but care should be taken not to plant soaked seed in very dry ground. The soil should be a rich dark loam. Our packets of Beet Seed contain an average of 500 grains cach

Improved Extra Early Eclipse

An improved extra early sort. Tops dark. purplish green, shad- ing to a l.ghter color on outside of leaves. Roots nearly globular, with small tap root, and a very desirable color. Flesh dark red, toned with lighter red; very sweet, crisp, and tender, especially when young. Oneof the most desirable sorts for pickling. ;

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 lb 15c; % 1b 25c; Ib 40c

Crosby’s Egyptian Turnip

We believe this to be the earliest variety in existence. It was originated by the leading market gardener for the Boston market and is ar improvement onthe old Egyptian, being thicker, hand- somer, and more regular in shape; smooth with very small tops and smalltap root. It isof perfect shape when small thus making a # ood beet for bunching and is very popular with market gardeners for this purpose.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 Ib 15c; % 1b 25c; 1 1b 40e.

Edmand’s Extra Early Turnip

We recommend Edmand’s Extra Early most highly for extra ear- liness, fine quality. and productiveness. It makes a fine market cropseven weeks from sowing. Of fine globular shape, good size, and] smooth roots. Incolor the flesh is light pink; it boils red very ten- der and sweet.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 lb 1ic; % Ib 25c; 1 Ib 40c.

- Improved Blood Turnip. mee

Popular everywhere. Roots fine symmetrical in shape: flesh deep blood red, tender and sweet; grows to good ‘size; fine for early use and desirable for winter.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; % Ib 15c; % Ib 25c3 1 Ib 40e.

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Long Blood Red. Standard winter variety; smooth, tender, and sweet. Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; % lb 15c: % Ib 25c; 1 Ib 40c.

Crimson Globe.

This might be termed, “‘The sensational French novelty.’ It is anextremely handsome, second early or main crop beét, with richly colored flesh of superb qualitv. The beets are of medium size. slightly oblong form, and entirely free from fiber- ous rootlets, having only a slender tap root as shown in the il- lustration.

The roots average three inches in diameter. The skin is so smooth. and the form so regular that when washed for market they have the appearance of highly polished dark red balls.

The flesh is a deep purplish crimson, slightly “‘zoned’’ and is remarkably sweet and tender—absolutely free from stringiness. The foliage is small of a rich bronze purple; the leaves all grow- ing from a very small crown at the top of the bulb.

Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 10c; % 1b 25c; lb 75c.

MANGELS AND SUGAR BEETS SEE PAGE 16. Every farmer should raise a quantit of these, as they are the cheapest feed that can be raised.

MIXED BEETS.

All varieties of Beets mixed; make a splendid cattle feed. Weoffer them at a very low figure.

Price—Postpaid, % B® 10c; 1 1b 15c.

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Of the cabbage family, producing numerous heads on the stem, of most delicious quality, as well as cabbage- like head at the top. If you have never raised it, try it this year and you will be pleased wiih it. Cultivate and use the same as winter cabbage. Packets contain about 800 seeds.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 1b 50c.

CARROTS

Our packets of Carrot Seed contain on an average about 6,000 seeds. One ounce will sowa drill of 100 feet. Three to four pounds to the acre.

CARROTS For STOCK See Page 17.

Early Scarlet Horn. .

One of the most popular *“tieties grown; color, deep orange: one of the best for table “1se. Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 7c; % lb 20c: % Ib 30c; 1 1b 50c.

Oxheart or Guerande.

This fine and very popular Carrot is intermediate as to length,between the Half Long varieties (such as Dan- vers) and the Scarlet Horn Carrots, but much thickcr than the latter, being at the top trom four to five inchesin diameter. Flesh bright orange, fine grained andsweet. Itisa very nne quality for table use, and equally good for stock. When other sorts 3 require digging, Oxheart can be easily pulled, making it a particularly dcsirable <= kind for soilso stiff and hard that other sorts do not do well. =

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 7c; 4 1b 20c; % Ib 25; 1 1b 50c.

marly French Forcing

The earliest variety, largely grown for forcing purposes: globular shaped root, of an orange red color.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 7c; % Ib 20c, % lb 35¢; 1 Ib 50c.

Improved Dax: cr’s Half Long

A first-class Carrot for all scils. The roots are ofarich, arkcolor, and 20 to 30 tons per acre is the usual crop.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 7c; 4 Ib 20c3; % lb 35¢e; 1 Ib 50c.

Carrots For Stock

We carry a large amountofstock Carrots and have the Large White Belgian, Large Yellow Belgian, Mastodon and Victoria. It will pay you to read the description and prices found on page 17.

DANVER’S

One ounce of Cabbage Seed will pro=- duce 500 plants; one pound will pro- duce sufficient plants to transplant one acre.

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Early “Allhead” Cabbage.

If a gardener or amateur were to plant butone variety of Cabbage he could find no other that would answer allpurposes as well as the Early “‘All- head.” For uniformity, reliability of heading, size, earliness and quality, it has noequal. Besides these points, the fact that at least one thousand more cabbages can be grown on an acre, because of its having hardly any outer leaves, and can, in consequence be

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Very early and hardy,sure grower, crisp and tender and one of the old standbys. There are lots of people who plant this exclusively.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢c; %4 lb 50c; % 1b 90c; 1 1b $1.60.

Early York

An early variety. Heads small, heart shaped, firm and tender, of very dwarf growth, and may be transplanted 15 or 18 inches apart.

Price-Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 1% Ib 50c; % Ib 75c3 1 Ib $1.50

Henderson’s Early Summer :

Ten or twelve days later than the Jersey Wakefield but mucn larger insize, and will stand onthe ground much longer without bursting open.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 14 1b 40c; 1 1b$1.50.

Surehead (Main crop.) Large, round, flattened heads remark- able for its certainty to head. One of the best varieties for main crop. Price—Postpaid pit 5c; oz 15c; % lb 50c; Ib $1.60.

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those of the Jersey Wakefield, and are also slightly larg- er than those of that sort.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 lb 40c; 1 Ib $1.50.

All Seasons

This is the sort generally grown on Long Island for New York market. Heads very large, round, nearly spherical, but usually somewhat flattened, very solid and of the best quality keeping, as well as the winter sorts. Plants very vigorous and sure heading leaves large and smooth with dense bloom. Remarkable forits abil- ity to stand the hot sun anddry weather. Oneof the very best sorts for general cultivation. Inferior strains of this are often sold under the name of Vander graw.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: oz 15c; % tb 50c; % lb 75c; 1 1b $1.50.

Danish Ball-Head

Genuine seed grown by the originatorin Denmark, It thrives well on thin soils and inhighly exposed situations. The heads are of good marketable size not quite so large as the Flat Dutch, but very hard, round, fine grained, and will weigh more than any other variety of equal size. This splendid shipping cabbage is sold under the name of “Solid Emperor” or “German Export.’ Our strain of this is unexcelled—the best to be had, imported direct from Denmark. Itis one of the few imported kinds that

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Holland Cabbage

[The genuinestock.] Insomeimportant particulars it is the most remarkable cabbage yet produced. In fact, it well illustrates the truth that ‘merit will win’ in that while it was introduced only about five years ago, it has already become the favorite sort with those who have the true stock. The heads which are very solid, and deep are of medium size, averaging about eight pounds in weight, Incolor, they are very distinct, in point of quality they have no superior and they keep better than any other sort, the heads being assolid and perfect, when put away inthe fall. Atthattime no cabbage will sell beside them at one-half their price.

Price-Postpaid pkt 5c3 oz 20c; 4 lb 70c; % 1b $1.30; 1b $2.00.

Drumhead Savoy

This is undoubtedly the finest type of winter cabbage. After having been frosted it boils like marrow, and is not surpassed even by the cauliflower in its best condition. The strain is not to be confounded with low priced im- ported seeds. It is a shy producer of seed, and conse- quently never plentiful.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 15¢; 4 1b 50c; % Ib 90c; Ib $1.60.

Poor Cabbage Seed

We do not keep it. Itis the poorest investment in the world as the result can never be known until the entire season’s labor and outlay is lost. Our seed is all grown from select stock and only the cen- ter shoots saved. It cannot fail to produce good re- sults--big, solid beads. Try them this year and be conyinged. .

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HOLLAND Berry’s Late Stonehead A superb, solid, sure heading winter cab-

bage of distinct type and large size. ‘The piants are strong, sturdy growth; the head is surrounded by a spreading circle of large, rounded, blue-green leaves. The leaves serv’ as a saucer to catch light rainsor heavy dews and deliver them around the stalk to the roots. The stem is short, the spreading leave resting upon the soil and the large solid head, are formed close to the ground. The heads are broad, “solid as a stone’—of distinctly round form. The leaves composing the head are tightly folded, beautifully bleached. and of mild, sweet flavor. The superb hard heads are excellent for making slaw or sauer-kraut. From their great solidity, they keep well when stored for winter use.

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Mammoth New

1is is a very popular variety. sureness in heading and

regularity of growth itis cer-

ly the finest cabbage extant.

It far surpasses any other strain which we have yet seen ripen- ing earlier, with very short stem or stalk, large, thick, solid head of silky best of keeping qualities. It is almost all head and always sure to head.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢; 4 1b 50c; % Ib 90c; 1 Ib $1,60

Autumn King-Autumn King

fine quality, and the

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Best keeper we have ever seen. It produces enormous,

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heads of that dark shade of green thatis most desirable in cabbage and has such small

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relied upon to produce a greater weight per acre than any other

ety. A distinct feature of

the Autmn Kingisthe peculiar crimped only adé to its appearance, but enable it to be distinguished any where. one of the best late sorts of to-

leaves, which not It isunquestionably

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Premium Flat Dutch The best Premium [Flat Dutch Cabbage ever oflered the

American cabbage grower.

Absolutely sure headings, 999

out of 1000 make perfect salable heads, averaging 16 to 20 pounds and measuring 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Especially grown headsoften reach 50 lbs each. Interior is creamy white, compact and crisp. Unequalled for cooking or slicing; flavor especially fine. Itis without exception the best win-

ter keeper in the world. It will flourish on all soils.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c: % 1b 50c3 % 1b 90c; 1 1b $1.60.

Red Dutch

Used almost exclusively for pickling. Itis one of the hardi- est of all Red Cabbages, and will keep later in the season than any of them,

Price—Postpald, pkt 5c, oz 15¢: 4 1b 50; lb O0c: 1 1b 81,60,

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CELERY.

An ounce of seed will produce about six thousand 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 so expensive in the mark- et. It pays to grow it.

For first crop sow the seed early in hotbeds, or in box- esin the house, or later in open ground in rich, moist soil, covering seeds very lightly. When the plants are about three inches high, transplant to about. three inches apart each way, in a rich, pulverized bed.

White Plum e—The stalks, portions of inner leaves and heart, are natur- ally white and become fit for use by simply tying it up closely with More used than any other variety by market and pri- vate gardeners. We have

4 : had a very choice lot of this variety of seed grown for us d in California. It is one of the highest quality and is sure to please all.

Price—Postpaid. pkt 5c: oz 15c: 4 1b 50c: 11b $1.75.

Giant Pascal—A remark- able novelty incelery. The stalks are very large, thick, solid. entirely stringless, quite crisp and brittle. It is a vigorous grower and bleaches very easily, requir- ing only 5or 6days’ earthing up when the outer stalks present a heautiful, clear ap- pearance.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz ‘Sc; 4 lb 40c; 1 1b $1.50.

Half Dwarf Celery-Vig- \rous growing, and surpass- +smany of the larger sorts, ooth in quality and inrich outty flavor. Blanches read- dy, and the stalks are heavy.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 lb 35c; 1 1b $1.25. Golden Self-Blanching— Of a very handsome form and even growth, reaching a very largesize. Itis entire=- ly. self-blanching. It is un- equaled in its striking ap- pearance on the table, and is decidedly the best keeper of the self-blanching varie- ties.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 lb 40c; 1 1b $1.50.

New Kalamazoo—A grand variety, of a creamy white color, and very popu- lar with celery growers around Kalamazoo, Mich., the largest celery-growing district in the world. Isof very large size and most per= fect shape. It is profitable either for market or for family use. Thereis no waste in preparing it for the table.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c oz 15c: 44 lb 40c; 4lb 7éc 1 Ib 1.40 m Market—A medium size, hardy, evise. amd de-

Savered white variety.

soft twine: °

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c;.0z 15c; 4 Ib 40c: 1 Ib $1.50.

New Rose~Is remarkable for its tender, crisp, hardy, and superior keeping qualities, Has a beautiful tinge of carmime, blending into white. Its nutty flavor is ad- mirable, and always relished.

Price—Postpaid, ~pkt, 5c: 1 Ib $1.50.

oz 15c; 4 Ib 40c; % lb T5e;

CAULIFLOWER.

One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.

We offer only the very best cauliflower, one which will produce more heads than any other plant thatcan be raised.. It is one of the must delicious of vegetables. Any soil that will grow cabbage will grow cauliflower, as their requirements are similar. Culture the same as for cabbage, except that it needs a cool and moist atmos- phere, and it should be watered in dry weather. As the flower heads appear, the large leaves should be bru- ken down over them to shield them from the sun and rain.

Henderson’s Early Snow-Ball—Throughout the

country this is considered not only the earliest of all

eauliflowers, butit is more certain to make head than any other sort; Itsdwarf habit makesit especially valuable

to market gardeners. Plant eight to twenty inches apart each way. Oyr stock is extra choice. It 1s grown in the locality in which this variety originated, by a grower whom we believe to be the bestin the world.

Price— Postpaid, pkt 10c; % oz $1.25; 1 oz $2.00,

Allens Large--A very popular variety. slightly larger than Henderson's Early. Extra fancy, brings a premium on the market for table use.

Price--Postpaid, pkt 10c; % oz $1.25; 1 oz $2.00.

Chicory

The dried and prepared roots are used quite extensive ly. as a substitute for an adulterant of coffee. Many farmers raise this plant and use it for coffee for which it makes a splendid substitute like Postum or Graino so much used now and so very popular but quite expensive. You can raise itforafewcents. Sow theseed asearly inthe spring asthe ground can be prepared, in alight moderately rich soil,in drills 15 inches apart for field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to 4to 6inches agartin therow. Keepclean of weeds and in the fall dig the roots, slice them and dry. Where the the roots are grownin a quantity forthe manufacturers of “prepared” chicory, they are usually brought tc the factory in the “green’’ state and there dried in kilns con- tructed for that purpose.

Large Rooted Chicory—A perennial, remaining five or six yearsin the same soil, if cut before flowering. It may be cut four or five times during the same season for green fodder. Sow broadcast in autumn or spring either alone or with any kind of clover. Sown in drills the roots become welldeveloped. When they are dried, roasted and ground, they become the chicory of commezon, whieh is used in edulterating cofes

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German Coffee Berry.

This plant establishes the fact that very good coffee can be procured at a low cost. It is wonderfully produc- tive and is destined tosave the American housekeepers and farmers larzgesums every year. It is certainly the best berry to mix with other coffee. Half and half will produce a drink claimed by many to be equal to a good cupof Rio coffee. We grow this plant, ourselves, and like the coffee that may be made from this berry.

It is muchsuperior to the cheap, low grade coffee that is so much used today and being pure,so much more whole- some. Many people really prefer this coffee to any other, and their testimonials are so hearty and so strong as to leave no doubt but that itisa rare novelty and a fine berry. Itshould be planted early} and carefully culti-

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vated. The plants should beset about two feet apart each way, so as to give abundant room each way to spread and grow and to bear abundantly. Give itroom and sun and not too rich soil. You will be surprised at the great quantity that can be grown from an ounce or a pound og-our seed.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 lb 20c; % 1b 30¢e; Ib 50e.

Cabbage Weighed 22 Ibs per Head. -_

Churdan, Iowa. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear sir—Please send me as good seed as you did last year.

Last year we raised about 1000 heads of cabbage and there were some heads among them that weighed: 22 Ibs. We raised quite a lot of tomatoes. Your seedis of good quallty. Yours truly, ;

Joseph Dittert.

Sweet Corn

We have had a life time of experience in raising corn and can honestly say that Page County Sweet Corn leads the world for perfect development, sweetness, and qual- ity. Wehavespecial facilities for drying, curing and storing of the highest order, and no one can produce a better Sweet Corn than wecan. We defy competition both in quality and price.

This year we had a very large acreage and the crop is good, so send in the order if you want something fine in sweet corn.

Early Sunrise—This splendid variety originated with

amarket gardener in this state and for eight yearshe _ carefully selected it to an ideal size and shape, and also =

the earliest maturing. Inthis way he has obtained this variety which is distinct from all others. The grains are fairly deep and are setin straight rows on small white cobs. Very uniform and handsome. It is quite produc- tive and of as good flavor as we ever tasted. Don’t fail totry it. Market gardeners will find the Early Sunrise a most profitable and satisfactory variety. Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15¢: at 2c.

Cory—Ears eight rowed, with red cob and very large pink grains. Ailthe red cobbed corn should be eooked quickly by dropping ears into boiling water to which a little salt has been added, forif simmered over a slow fire, or allowed to stand in water after cooking. the red cob will discolor the kernels.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: pt 15¢; qt 25c.

Early White Cory—The best extra early for the mar- ket and the home garden. Se ected for the white cob and white kernels from the original and earliest Cory, and is now a good length ahead of the crack earliest no matter whattheir names are. For a strictly first-class early corn for the market and home use, you can't be far wrong with Early White Cory. Theears are larger and better filled cut than those of the red cob Cory and be- come fit for use a little earlier. We offer extra early, matured seed.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15c3 at 25c.

Peep-O-Day.—Of Minnesota origin. Ears five inches long, perfect in form, and well filled. The corn is tender and sweet. We are very positive of the earliness of this variety, ason our place it matured with the Early Sun- rise and is similar to it in many respects. Our customers will make no mistake in planting some of it for first early

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15c; qt 25c,

Moore’s Eariy Concord—A well known early variety of large size, twelve rowed and of excellent quality. This makes a fine market corn.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15c3 qt 25c.

Crosby’s Early A most excellent variety of best fla- vor; Ears of medium size, twelve rowed, very tender and sweet. This is used in Maine for canning and its sweet corn reputation.

Pvice—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15c; at 25e.

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Adams Early or Burlington Hybrid—Not a sweet corn but a splendid corn for table use and is very 2arly. Ears good size, and makes a splendid growth of fodder.

Price—Postpaid. pkt 5c: pt 15c: at 25c.

Perry’s Hybrid—This is a very popular eastern vari- ety. Stalks about six feet high, bearing two large, twelve or fourteen-rowed ears which often have a red or pink cob: grain medium sized, cooking very white and tender. Matures a little later than the Minnesota.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 15¢; at 25e.

Early Evergreen--The ears are like the Stowell’s Evergreen, very large, with about eighteen, more or less, irregular rows, and a very long grain, which is of the very best quality. It remains in condition for use longer than other sorts, exceeding the Stowell’s in this respect. The plant and ear would be proncunced by observers to be a fine stock of the old variety, though fit for use one t0 two weeks earlier.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15¢; at 25c.

Zigzag Evergreen.—This fine new strain possesses the distinct characteristics which have made Stowell’s Evergreen so deservedly the favorite for main crop, but produces ears fit to use from one week to ten days earlier

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15¢; at 25e.

Improved Early Champion—The earliest large Sweet Corn. Produces ears 12 inches long in 60 days.

‘This new variety is without question the earliest large

Sweet Corn yet introduced being only a few days later than the first early smallsorts. Ears nearly as large as the Mammoth. Twelve rowed pure white kernels, with medium sized white cob. Very sweet, tender, and fullof milk, yielding two and three ears to the stalk. The best kind for early and late plantiug.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 15c; at 25c.

Potter’s Excelsior—The richest flavor of all the me- dium early varieties. A favorite in the market. It ripens early, and has deep grains. It is remarkably sweet sugary, and peculiarly succulent and tender.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 15¢; at 25c.

Country Gentleman—A sort developed from the old Ne Plus Ultra, having avery small, white cob, densely covered with irregular rows of very long slender, white grains, which are of fine quality. It is very much super- ior to the old Ne Plus Ultra.

Price—Postpaid. pkt 5c; pt 15c: at 25c.

Stowell’s Evergreen—There is no Sweet Corn more generally and largely planted than the Evergreen. Now our strain is vastly superior to the bulk offered. It has been carefully grown for seed, and is sure to give great satisfaction. The ears are very large—we have seen them 10to1llinches long—delicicusly sweet, and will outsell thecommon varieties of Sweet Corn two toone. You will like it because it will give satisfaction.

Price—Pestpaid, pkt 5c; pt 15¢c; qt 25c.

Black Mexican—Although the ripe grain is black or blushing black, the corn when in con- dition for table, cooks remarkably white and is very tender. Desirable for family use, and does especially well for second early inthe sonth. A great many of our customers will use no other kind, as it isso remarkably sweet and tender. Our strain is remarkable.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; pt 15¢; at 25c.

Mammoth Late—Produces the largest ears of any varicty, a single ear weighs two or three pounds. Of excellent quality, sweet, tender, and delicious.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: pt 15c; qt 25c.

Egyptian—Very late; large both instalk and ear; delicious, sweet and tender. Exceptionally uniform in growth, the grains filling out better than any other varieties. Remains long in a green state.

Price—Postpaid, pkt $c; pt 15¢e; qt 25c.

A life time of experience in Corn growing enables us to guarantee our seed. If you are a market gardener, or if you just want Corn for family use, send tous. We have as good as the best.

Kendall’s Early Giant—A valuable new early sweet

corn. Theears grow of a tremendous size, measuring eight to ten inches long, and having ten to eleven rows on each cob, the majority having twelve rows; kernels pure white, sweet and tender,

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15¢; at 25¢;

Mammoth Early—Fars large, well filled with broad kernels.

Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15¢; qt 25e. Shaker’s Early—Very large, white grain; early and

productive. Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; pt 15e: qt 25c.

Prices--On all varieties of Sweet Corn ordered by treight or express, at your expense. Peck 75c, one-half bu $1.25; bu $2.25; 2 or more bushels, $2.00

per bu. POP CORN

Give the boys an acre to raise pop corn for the market. It pays, as popcorn is generally in good demand at profit- able prices. It is better wo give the boy an acre to furnish them some spending money than to give them the money, as the money, thus earned is appreciated and cultivates a business habit in the boy that might always stay down It will pay you to procure some guod seed, as pop corn mixes very readily with field varieties.

ELI

This is a new Pop Corn we ran across in a farmer’s field when inspecting his cucumber crops. He said they called it the Walnut Pop Corn owing to its peculiar rich, nutty flavor but the great peculiarity in it was thatit would ripen in 60 to 80 days and dried so quickly that it was ready to pop in 100 days after planting. We tested it fully on our seed farm, this season and found that these claims were correct. It certainly is the swiftest thing in the way of a Pop Corn and we named it “Eli” as it certainly gets there as to speed in ripening, popping and eating qualities.

Price—Postpaid, pkt, 10c; % pt 20c; 1 pt 30c; 1 qt 50e.

Queen’s Golden—Thisisone of the handsomest pop corns. Itsurpasses all in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white and a single kernel will expand nearly an inch. Often produces from four to six ears to the stalk.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; % pt 15c; 1 pt 25c; 1 at 40c.

Berry’s Golden Rice This is a new variety that we find by actual experience excels anything yet introduced. It is the best popcorn to raise, for the following reasons—It is early: it grows strong large stalks filled with good sized ears from the ground to the tassel.

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more than any other variety and is extremely tender crisp, brittle and sweet. It is shaped like the Rice or Squirrel Tooth but is yellow in color. You should in- clude this in your order.

Price—Postpaid Pkt 5c: % pt 15¢; 1 pt 25c; 1 qt 40e.

Monarch White Rice—Every grower of popcorn is acquainted with the White Rice. This is an improve- ment on the old variety, ears being much larger, and

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producesin greater abundance, six ears on a Stalk being a frequent occurrence.

Price—Postpaid. pkt 5c; % pt 15c; 1 pt 25¢; 1 at 40c.

Mapledale—The most prolific pop corn in cultivation. Its reported yields would seem fabulous if not attested by reliable growers. The ears are often 8 to10in. long, well filled with bright, handsome, white grains. The stalk is of vigorous growth, reaching a height of six feet. This corn for popping is altogether unsurpassed being perfect in this respect. The popped grains are of delic-

ious flavor.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; % pt 15c; 1 pt 25c; 1 at 40c.

New Red Beauty—Fine variety. Thestalks grow six feet high and average three to four ears each, from 5 to 6 inches long and covered with large, smooth shaped kernels of a deep red color.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; % 1b 15c; % Tb 25; 1 Ib 40c.

PRICES--On all varieties of Pop Corn when sent by freight or express your expense; 10 Ibs 10c per Ib; 25lbs, 7c, per Ib; 100 Ibs, 5c per Ib.

CUCUMBERS

One pound will plant 50 hills; two pounds will plant 1 acre.

Westerfield’s Chicago Pickle— For a number of years Chicago has been the Yenter of a very large pick- ling industry. This variety is pre- ferred for pickling by almost every large pickling factory in the city and for commercial pickles it is the best.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c;oz 8c; % Tb 2Ce; 1 Ib 60c.

Early Frame—An old and pop- ular variety, of medium size, straight andh and some, excellent for pickles when young.

Price—Postpaid, pkt5c; oz 8c; 4 Ib 20c; 1 Ib 60c,

“Cool and Crisp’—An extra early variety, producing a large number of medium-sized fruits of the choice table quality. The fruits are six to eight inches long, with a distinct taper at each end. The skin is a bright green, rather thick- ly set with small knobsin which the spines are placed. Itis of fine, mild flavor, crisp and tender when sliced. It is desirable also for pickling, the rough-ened skin being attractive.

Price-Postpaid pkt 5e; oz 8c; % lb 20c; 1 lb 65c.

Early Green Cluster—Fruits of the slim form desirable for pick- ling. Itisextra prolific, frequently setting in clusters of two or three. These are desirable for small pick- les. If the fruits are kept gathered, the vines will continue bearing.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c;.0z 8c; 4 Ib 20c; 1 Ib 60c.

Improved Long Green—A fine, long fruit of excellent quality, dark green, firm and crisp.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz8c; 4 Ib 20¢; 1 1b 60c.

White Spine Evergreen—Col- or deep, blue-green, one of the best for shipping. Price—Postpaid, pkt5c; oz 8c;

Ib 20c; 1 Ib 75c.

Green. Prolific—Splendid pickling sort. Very pro- ductive.

Improved White Spine—We offer to our customers this improved strain, pronounced by good judges supe- rior to allothers. Fruitofeven and good size, straight, well formed and symmetrical. Whensmallitis a deep green, of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pick- ling. When of usual size for slicing it still holds its color, shading toa light green at blossomend. Asit matures it turns toaclear white. Very showy for market. Im- mensely productive and keeps solid and crisp longer than any other variety. Out-yields any other pickles.

Price—Postpaid,pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 1b 20e; 1 1b 75c.

Early Russian—Earliest and hardiest. Vine vigor- ous and productive. Fruit three to four inches long thick, oval and covered with fine, small spines.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 Ib 20e: 1 Ib Tac.

Cress

Curled Pepper Grass--Thissmall salad is much used with lettuce. to which its warm. pungent taste makes a most agreeable addition. The seed should be sownin drills, about sixteen inches apart, on very rich soil, and the plants well cultivated. It may be planted very early but repeated sowings are necessary to secure a succes- sion. Keep-insects off by dusting with slug shot powder.

Price--Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 20c; % Ib 75c: 1 1b $2.00.

Broad Leaved--An excellent and valuable salad which can be had constantly by successive sowings. Late sowings can be covered with straw in the winter for ea-ly use. It would soon be ready for spring.

Price--Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 20c; %1b 75c: 1 Ib 82.00.

Endive

New Moss Curled—YVery fine variety, growing con- siderably denser, and having the leaves much finer cut, than the Green Curled variety; in fact the whole plant is more compact. When well bleached it makes avery at- tractive appearanee.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 7c; 4 Ib 20c; 4% Ib 35c.

White Curled—This variety needs no bleaching to fit it for use, being pale, golden yellow, with leaves nearly white.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5¢; oz 7c; 4% Ib 20¢c; 1b $1.50.

Egg Plant

One ounce of seed will produce 100 plants.

A tender plant which should be started early in a hot- bed or box in the house which should be kept warm. Late in thespring transplant to open ground, two and

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one-half feet apart each way in warm rich soil. As soon as the weather becomes warm they thrive and are easily grown. They are a decided luxury which all should grow.

Early Long Purple—Hardy and productive. Six to eight inches long.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 20c; 4% lb 75c; 1 Ib $2.75.

Improved New York—Our strain of this leading market variety we believe to be unsurpassed. Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white and of an excellent quality. Very productive.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 20c; 4 lb 75c: 1 Ib $2.50.

Extra Early Round Purple—Same in general ap- pearance to New York Purple, butsmaller. Its great merit is its hardiness and extra earliness, hence it is val- uable in northern sections.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; 1 oz 20c: % lb 75e: 1 Ib $2,50.

Black Giant Pekin—Very early, of large size. Proli- fic and very desirable for market gardeners’ use. Fruit is nearly round, skin smooth, dark and glossy; flesh white and fine grained.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5¢e: oz 20ec; % Ib 35e: % Ib 70c.

GOURDS

Japanese Nest Egg

This gourd grows almost uniformly to the size and shape of a hen’s'egg, although some vary in size from a pigeon’s egg up to a goose egg, and so exactly like an egg, do they ap- pear, as to almost deceive any one. The shells are ‘hard and durable, and make _ the very best of nest _ eggs, since they do not crack. The largest ones when sawed in two, make excellent pots for starting tomato, stra w- berry and other plants,

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This gourd isa rapid and desir- able climber, quickly coveringse ’ old sheds, or an) =

unsightly object — _ with a mass of green foliage, thickly dotted over with beautiful white eggs.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: oz 10c: % Ib 40c.

Dipper—Makes a lighter and more convenient dipper

than can be bought. Dippers of various sizes, of aca--

pacity of from a pint to a quart can be obtained from a few vines. Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: 1 oz 10c.

Sugar Trough or Slop Bucket Gourd—It makes a good and durable pail, and is used largely to hold all slops and wastes, or soft soap, and for any kind of use where a pail or box is used.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 15c: % Ib 30c.

Hercules Club Gourd—A peculiar looking and a rreat, Monstrous club-shape variety. Makes a vel show if trailed over fences, or old sheds and trees.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 15¢c: % Ib 30e.

Orange or True Mock Orange—A good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into the family sewing basket, A beautiful and rapid climber, quickly covering trellises. Fruit the size and shape of an orange.

Price--Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 15c; 4 1b 30.

Finest Mixed—Combining in the largest mixture the most curious, interesting and useful of the entire gourd family. Forms may be varied by tying string around the young fruit, or by enclosing the same in acarved

=a . some to that vegetable. i ee § young plants just as for the onions except that they need When the

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mold while growing thus stamping on its surface any de~

‘sired figures or letters that may be carved on the mold. Sow early and transplant tosunny spot, and water well.

Price—Postpaid pkt 3c: oz 10¢e: 4% Ib 20e. Kale

Borecole, Kale, or German Greens are general terms, applied to those kinds of cabbage which do not form heads but are used in their open growth. Someof the varieties are the most tender and delicate of any of the cabbage tribe. They are hardy and improved rather than injured by the frost.

Tall Green Curled Scotch—This is very hardy, and improved by a moderate frost. About 30 inches tall, with an abundance of dark green leaves, which are densely curled and cut, forming a very beautiful plant. It stands the winters in the middle states without protection.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 10c: % 1b 20c; Ib 60ce.

Dwarf Curled Scotch or German Greens—Plant low and compact but with large leaves curled, cut and crimped until the whole plant looks like a bunch of moss. Itis well worth the cultivating simply for its beauty. One of the best sorts for use, and when well grown and cooked is one of the most palatable of vegetables.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 10c: 4 1b 20c: Ib 60e..

Kohli Rabi

The Kohl Rabi is a vegetable inter- mediate between a cabbage and a tur- nip and combines the flavor of both, The edible part is a turnip shaped bulb caused by the swelling of the stem. When used for the table this should be cut when small, asitis then very deli- cate and tender but if allowed to reach its full size becomes tough and stringy.

Early White Vienna—Very early, small, handsome white bulb. Best early variety for table.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 15c: % |b 40e.

Early Purple Vienna—Nearly identical with the above except in color which is a bright purple with the leaf stems tinged with purple.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: oz 15¢c: 4% Jb 40c.

Leek

This belongs to the onion family and is preferred by Sow the seed and care for the

a little more room inorder to develop fully. = young plants become twice the size of a goose quill trans- plant to a prepared bed in rows one foot apart and four or five inches apart in the row.

London Flag—This variety is more cultivated in this country than any other.. It is hardy and of good quality. Price— Postpaid pkt 5c, oz 10c, 4 1b 25e, 1b T5e

Large Musselburg—Leaves large and broad. flavor.

Price--Postpaid pkt 5c, oz 10c, 4 1b 25c, 1b Tide.

Large Rouen--Thick short stemmed variety, excel- lent for either winter or autumn use, of slow growth but slow in running to seed.

Price--Postpaid pkt 5c, oz 10e, 4 1b 25c, Ib T5e.

Bushels of Cucumbers From 5c Package

Holiday, Utah, A. A. BerrySeed Co.

Dear Sirs:--I received your free catalogue again this year and the cucumber seed you sent_me last year was first class and every one grew. I raised bushels from a five cent package. send me a few flower seeds, etc.

Respectfully, Mrs. THOMAS W. JUCE.

Well Pleased With Artichokes.

Yeager, Ind. Ty. April 3, 1905 A. A. Berry & Co.

Gentlemen:—I received the Artichokes all O. K. and was more tham pleased with them. You will find herewith another order for seeds,

Yours truty,

R. J. WESLEY

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LETTUCE

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One ounce of seed will sow about 120 feet of drlil.

Probrbly no vegetable is more universally used than -

lettuce, and to be fully appreciated it must be brought to the table fresh and unwilted. Asit requires but little room and is of the earliest culture, there are but few families which cannot have it direct fromthe bed. The quality of lettuce depends on the rapid and vigorous growth. Sow in bot bed in March and in open ground as early as can be worked, sow thinly in drills 1 ft apart. Fora succession sow every three weeks during the sea- son. The soil should be rich and mellow. Thin out plants as they grow so that the plants left to head will stand 10 to 12 Inches apart in the rows.

EARLY LOOSE LEAF SORTS.

Grand Rapids-—-As many as fifty large green houses at Grand Rapids, Mich., are devoted to forcing this let- tuce in winter. The growers have distanced all compet-

‘itors obtaining the highest prices in the markets of all cities to which they have been sent. Of superior quality and beautiful appearance, the Grand Rapids Lettuce is a strong grower, free from rot, and keeps from wilting when exposed for sale longer than any other forcing let- tuce. Itis also desirable for sowing in the open ground.

Black Seeded Simpson—Nearly double the size of ordinary Curled Simpson; stands the summer well with- out becoming tough, or running to seed quickly. Itis by far the best variety for green house forcing, making large handsome heads ina very short time. Gardeners claim that our seed is worth far more than any other.

Golden Ball—An entirely distinct sort of a delicate golden, yellow, crisp and tender, remains fit for use long- - er than any other.

Early Curled Simpson—An improved variety of the Curled Simpson, with large loose head and excellent flavor. 3

EARLY OPEN HEAD VARIETY.

Early Prize Head--It forms a mammoth head, and remains tender and crisp throughout the whole of the season; is prompt to head but slow to seed; of superior flavor and very hard. Leaves of dark, reddish brown color variegated with dark green. It is an immensely popular variety.

Giant Crystal Head—(Seed White) A remarkable variety in that it is an excellent sort both for forcing and outdoor culture. The thick; light green leaves have so much sheen that they actually look silvery white in some lights. The heads are of good size and of excellent

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Stonehead Golden Yellow—Handsome, small, solid heads, one one of the most crisp and best keepers.

CABBAGE HEAD VARIETIES.

Early Tennis Ball--(Seed black.) A first class variety and one of the best Lettuce’s for forcing under grass 01 early planting outdoors. Plants medium sized, form- ing very solid heads; the inner leaves being bleached to a very rich creamy white, and exceedingly crisp, tender, and of rich buttery flavor. Not of much value for outdoor culture as it runs upto seed quickly in hot weather. This is also known as “Stone Tennis Ball” because of its. exceedingly solid head.

California Cream Butter—A variety of cabbage let- tuce, with round solid heads. Outside of the heads are of a medium green, slightly marked with small brown spots; within, the leaves are of a very rich, cream yellow color, most refreshing in appearance, and particularly rich and buttery tothe taste. The heads are of avery good size, compact very hardy, and solid. It is medium early and of the very best summer varieties of head let tuce we have ever seen. ;

Butter Cup—(White Seed.) Plant medium sized, with numerous round smooth leaves which are of a beautiful yellow color, and very sweet and tender. They form medium sized fairly solid heads which, when prepared for the table, are exceedingly attractive in appearance.

Iceberg—There is no handsomer or more solid cab- bage lettuce in cultivation, in factitis strikingly beau- tiful. Thelargecurly leaves that cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. Center is thoroughly blanched. Whether in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, the quality is simply perfect.

Crisp-as-Ice—A most beautiful, attractive lettuce of’ the cabbage type. The heads are solid, of immense size when well grown and so exceedingly tender and brittle as to fully warrant the name, (Crisp-as-Ice.) The glossy leaves are thick, nicely crimped and curled; outside they are beautifully variegated with dark bronze and green.. The heads, when cut open, have a rich creamy yellow heart. Anexceedingly superior family and home mar- ket lettuce.

Improved Hanson—For general use for market and gardeners, we are sure that no variety can surpass our Improved Hanson Lettuce. Deliciously sweet, crisp, and tender, anc absolutely freef{from any rank or bitter taste. Resists the summer heat extremely well. It cannot be praised too highly.

PRICE--Postpaid, packet 5c; ounce 8c; 1-4 pound 20c; 1-2 pound 35c; 1 pound 60c.

— ss, AL A, BERRY SEED COMPANY, GLARINDA, IOWA.

MUSKMELON

One ounce will plant about 80 hills—2 lbs to the acre.

The soil best adapted to the culture of melons is a rich, sandy loam. Plant in hills five or six feet apart each way, tenor twelve seeds tothe hill. When they be- zin to vine, thin out, ’eaving but four of the most thrifty. Melons are very sensitive to the cold, and therefore should not be planted in this latitude before the 15th of May.

Rocky Ford—The melon known on the bill of fare” of the leading hotels and restaurants of America as the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, takes its name from the little town of Rocky Ford, Colora- do, which has become famous forits melons as is Baltimore foritsoysters. The shipping of these melons has reached such proportions as to cause it to become the leading in- dustry of the town, thousands of crates being forwarded annually to the principal cities of the United States.

The reason for the widespread popularity of this melon is two-fold; First, its superb table qualities, being firm. sweet, and remarkably solid; second, its wonderful shipp- ing qualities, which enables it to be carried great dis- tances, and yet arrive in first-class condition for market. The fruit is of medium size and ovalshaped heavily nett- ed and very solid. The flesh is green, thick, and juicy. It is very early and wonderfully productive. It is acknow- ledged by many market gardeners as the best and most profitable muskmelon that is grown.

Montreal Market.—This is avery large fruited varie- ty of superior quality. They are nearly round in form, slightly flattened at the ends, with very large, broad, heavy ribs. Dark-green skin, thickly covered with heavy nettings. The flesh is two inches thick, light-green melting and of a delicious flavor. This is one of the handsomest varieties to grow for exhibition purposes.

Osage Melon or Miller’s Cream—Styled the Queen of melons. This novelty, but recently introduced, is most highly prized about Chicago, and is fast becoming the most popular variety in nearly all the hotels and restaurants. Skin; dark green, slightly netted medium sized and egg-shaped. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very sweet and meltingin quality, and isthick so that the melon is almost solid, the seed cavity being renfarka- bly small.

Banquet—The flesh isa dark, rich salmon color, uni- formly thick and of that granulatea character which al- ways indicates a good melon. Of round shape, densely netted over its entire surface. Very handsome.

Shumway’s Giant— Monstrous size, cream yellow. very early, absolutely distinct and pure, with seed more than twice as large as other sorts. A whole field of them will average 18 to 20 lbs each, and select specimens 25 to 30 lbs. Deliciously sweet and luscious, with fine, me!ting, thick, salmon color flesh. Neverstringy. The flavor pleas- ant; not high nor rank.

Improved Cantaloupe—A finely improved variety, often weighing from 15 to 20 pounds. The flesh is thick lightin color and of a fine quality. Quite early andisa splendid keeper. Include this variety in your order.

PRICES--Postpaid, packet 5c; ounce 8c;

Rocky ForD

Extra Early Wilson—F ast becoming a very popula1 variety with market gardeners. Fruit round, large and netted. Flesh green and deliciously flavored. Very pro- ductive and a good shipper.

Banana—A very remarkable variety growing from eighteen to thirty inches long, the skin is smooth and a light yellow. Flesh asalmon red. Sells well on account of its odd and pecu- liarshape. Very desirable for family use.

For the last two years we did not have a large enough patch of Banana, to produce seed enough to go around among our custo- mers. We are glad tosay that we have plenty of fine seed this year saved from the finest tast- ing melons one ever ate.

Grand Rapids—This is the earliest large musk melon. A new, extra yellow flesh sort, of handsome shape. It is a most profitable sort to the gardeners on account of its size, attractive appearance and its extreme earliness. Its flavor is not as good as that of the Osage, Chi- cago Market, or any other stan- dard melons, but it is ready for market before any other large melon can be picked, and this fact alone insures its ready sale. It is undoubtedly a “money maker’’ and every melon grow- er should try it.

Paul Rose—This melon is across between Osage and Netted Gem, combined with sweetness of the former and the netting of the :acter. It is a salmon-fleshed. small sized melon, and surpasses allothers asa shipper and long keeper. It has thick flesh and smallseed cavity, and so is bound to rank first as a market gardener’s fav- orite. Do not fail to buy seed and give it a trial. It is the greatest melon of the day, and if you are not raising it you are loosing lots of profit.

1-4 pound 25¢; 1-2 pound 45c; 1 pound 75c.

Farmers, read about CORN, GRAINS and GRASSES, front and back part of catalog.

or slightly flattened at the ends only slightly netted and

ribbed, skin deep green while young,

becoming tinged with yellow as the fruit matures, flesh deep salmon yellow, thick- ripening close to the ‘rind, and exceedingly high flavored. This variety has steadily grown in popular fa- vor and leads all oth- ers in many large markets.

Emerald Gem.

“Tip Top’ Melon—Tip top in quality, tip top in ap- pearance, and tip top in productiveness.

Tre Toe MELON

This grand muskmelon ought to be planted by every vardener. It always pleases. The testimony of all who use Tip Top is, that every melon produced, whether large or small, early or late, is a good one; sweet, juicy, finest

- flavor, firm but not hard fleshed, and eatable to the out- side coating. Its appearance on the: marketis very at- tractive—sells on sight. Gardeners tell us that their cus- tomers soon learn to pick them out and will have no oth- erkind. The fruit is of large size, nearly round, evenly ribbed and moderately netted. Itis,: perhaps, the most preductive melon known.

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, of light green color, and rich flavor,

PRICE---Postpaid, packet 5c;

Emerald Gem—Fruit small to medium sized. globular

Small Green Nutmeg—[ruit of medium size slightly ribbed, globular. Skin dark-green becoming yellow when over-ripe, and nearly covered with broad. shallow netting. Flesh thick, a little coarse but of fine-flavor. It is the size best suited for hotel and restaurant use. Our stock will be found to he first-class in every particular.

EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK

This is a selection of theold Hackensack, which it re- sembles, but isten or twelve daysearlier. The melons weigh from 4 to 10 lbs and are of excellent favor. Those who grow them for market should remember that it is one of the best, as well as one of the earliest, hardiest and most prolific of netted muskmelons.

Chicago Market— Popular in Chicago markets. Fruit large, heavily ribbed, flattened at the ends, being ten in- ches in diameter, and 7 from stem to blossom end. Golden yellow when ripe; fiesh light color; good flavor.

Golden Netted Gem—When grown from pure seed, it it is the best early green-fleshed melon known today. They grow remarkably uniform, weighing from one and a quarter to one and a half pounds each.

They are thick meated, the flesh light green and uni- formly of fine, luscious flavor; skin green, regularly ribb- ed and thickly netted. Very prolific and extra-<early in ripening, no variety being earlier. ;

Colony, Kans., May 27th, 1906 A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs:—You will find enclosed Or= der for seeds. I must tell you we have the finest garden for miles around grown from seed ordered of you. I think every seed grew. We are well pleased with*them.

Yours truly, A. R. HORTON

Took Premium at Fair. Cainsville, Mo.; ‘April'1, 1906. A. A. Berry Seed Co. ea

Dear Sirs;—Last year we bought gar- den seeds of you and want to say, they were ‘all good and was very much pleased. Took premiums at Fairon pumpkins. Now I will make my husband a present of some seed corn and get him out of the old rut.

Yours truly, Mrs. W. H. DAVIS.

Alder, Wash. A. A. Berry Seed Co. Dear Sirs;—Thank you very much for I was very much pleased with it. That vege- Have sown some of it already. Minnie Boettcher

that seed. table seed is just fine. Yours truly,

Best Ever Tried

Martelle, Iowa, Ieb., 13, 1905

A. A. Berry Seed Co. ;

Dear Sirs;—I have been sending for seeds for

several years and last year ordered of you and never

found anything that proved more satisfactory than yours

I gota packet of your California Cream Butter lettuce

and everybody that saw it, say they never saw its equal.

all the other seeds brought fine results. ; Yours truly,

Mino I. Lacock.

ounce 8e; 1-4 pound 25c; 1-2 pound 45¢e; 1 pound 75c.

A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA

WATERMELON

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One ounce to 60 hills; 4 to 5 pounds, to the acre.

The culture of the watermelon is very similar in all respects to that of the musk varieties. Being hardier, and of more vigorous habit. However, it may be planted in May, before settled warm weather appears, in hills not less than eight feet apart, and thinned to two vines per hill.

Berry’s Snowbound

A New Introduction and Best Thing Ever Put Out, or we would not have the audacity to force another new melon on the public when there are so many good ones now. Wehave grown melons for a number of year's and no variety ever impressed us so favorably as Snowbound, hoth for shipping and for home use. Vines vigorous and heavy bearers of large gray. oval-shaped melons; the rind tough enough fora good shipper while the flesh is tender, sweet and of fine flavor; lacks the hard spots that some melons have that are characterized as good ship- pers.

Harris’ Earlicst Watermelon

The Earliest, Sweetest and Best Shipping Extra Early Melon on the Market.

Harris’ Earliest watermelon originated with Mr. B. I’. Harris, of Tennessee, whosays;: “IFor twenty years we have been trying to find an extra early watermelon, one that we surely could depend upon, one with which we could beat all competitors, and one that would be the first on the market; and at last our efforts are crowned with success. We have succeeded beyond all expecta- tions. We are sure that we are able to introduce the earliest watermelon in the world. We have never seen its equal.”

There can be no doubt that Harris’ Earliest watermel- onis avery valuable acquisition. It is a good sized mel- on for one that isso extremely early. It is beautifully striped, of attractive appearance, and of the very finest table quality. Ourseed is “‘simon pure.’’ We obtained our start from the originator.

BERRY’S SNOW BOUND.

Vick’s Early Oblong, smooth, rather small; flesh bright pink, solid. sweet: one of the earliest.

Berry’s Early Honey Drip

A round melon mottled with light and green. Flesh very solid, red incolor and deliciously sweet—in fact so full of sweetness that bits of dry flesh often show a honey formation which has a delightful flavor. Itis early; the earliest melon that grows and willripen any place south of the 50th parallel. If your season isshort and the or- dinary melons will not ripen, try some of our Honey Drip seed.

Girardeau’s Favorite

One of the very largest and bestin cultivation. It at- tains an enormous size. The flesh is of a beautiful clear crimson, extending clear up to the rind, which is hard, thin and beautifully mottled light and dark green.

Seminole One of the most popular varieties grown. Extra early, very productive, extra large and of splendid flavor. The seed will often produce gray and green melons on one vine, but the number of the former predominate. Itis undoubtecly one of the very best melons ever intro- duced.

Mountain Sweet One of the very best for general culture; rind thin and dark green; flesh red, solid and very sweet

Georgia Rattlesnake or Gypsy

A favorite standard variety. One of the largest and finest in our markets. Matures early; fine quality for family or market.

Hungarian Honey A new variety brought from Hungary a few years ago. They grow round as acannon ball, very uniform in size and weight. running from ten to twelve pounds. The outside skin is dark green, rind very thin, flesh red and usually sweet and luscious.

PRICE--Postpaid, packet 5c; ounce 7c; 1-4 pound 15c; 1-2 pound 25c; 1 pound 40c.

Except McIVERS SUGAR and KLECKLEY SWEET.

See prices next page,

Best Fodder Corn, ST. CHARLES WHITE.

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Mammoth Ironclad—This extra large watermelon is faithfully shown in the cut. The flesh is of prime quality, always solid, and never mealy. The heart is very large, and flesh next to the rind is fully equal in quality to that at the center. It uniformly grows to greater size, with more marketable melons to the acre, than any other extra large variety. It is one of the best shippers known. It has excellent lasting qualities in the field, remaining @ month or more on the vines without injury. If taken from the patch early in October, Iron-clad melons will keep until Christmas.

Phinney’s Early. Flesh red, sweet, tender and brittle. tive and sure croprer.

Hardy, produc-

Cuban Queen. Fruit medium size to large, globular oroval, skinstrip- ed light and dark green in sharp contrast; rind medium thick and stands shipment well. Flesh bright red, ’ very crisp and sugary. Very large, uniform, and a gen- ‘ eral favorite and prize taker.

Kleckley Sweets.

Special strain of this grand market 'gardener’s melon. Large oblong, 26 inches in length by 10 to 12 inches in diameter, dark green, flesh bright scar- let, rind, only about half an inch thick,

Cole’s Early. :

This is the finest every day melon for the amateur, that we have ever seen: a sure cropper and extremely deli- cate in texture of flesh, which is of dark red color: the rind is thin and the quality of the flesh is sustained clear tothe rind. Itis however exceedingly brittle, hence not desirable for shipping purposes, but possessing all the other most desirable features. We can highly recom- mend it for home use. The melons are of medium size nearly round in shape, green, striped with lighter shades.

Triumph

The leading characteristics of this fine new melon are earliness, fine shape, thin, tough rind, great productive- ness, attractive color and excellent quality. Itis across between Duke Jones and Kolb’s Gem. It has the hand- some appearance of the former and the shipping quaii- ties of the Gem. Very early. very prolific, deliciously sweet and of enormous size. It possesses all of the qual- ities that go to make up a desirable melon.

Mountain Sprout A large long variety, with dark greenskin, marbled

extremely sweet and sugary and of

such tenderness that it leaves nostrings

or pulp whatever. Itis a melon, better

for home use, but ships very well. Un-

doubtedly the best melon of today.

We paid $1.50 per Ib for the first seed received from the originator and have made a specialty of improving this variety. We are absolutely certain there is none better.

Price— Postpaid, pixt 5c: oz 10¢: 34 1b 20c; % Ib 35: 1 Ib 60e.

. MelIver’s Wonderful Sugar. The sweetest melon grown. Without a single exception this is the sweetest watermelon of all. The melons at- taina very great weight, very hand- ‘some appearance, never crackor lose their fine flavor during the wettest seasons. It is very productive and hardy and that willtake the lead wherever known. Price—Same as Kleckley Sweet.

Ford Hook Early.

After another year’s trial this melon has proven to be the best extra early variety in existence. The Ford Hook is a medium sized, roundish melon; flesh bright red. firm. unusually sweet and delicious. Melons set thickly on the vines and grow to good size.

with lighter shades.

Jones’ True Jumbo

This grand new variety originated wi.n Mr. Jones. of Georgia, and its claims are “The oest watermelon in the world.” The color of the skin 1s solid zreen, and the flesh isa very bright red particularly sweet, juicy and melt- ing. It grows to a large size. frequently attaining the weight of 90 pounds. Inshape it resembles Kolb’s Gem, and is one of the best shipping sorts.

PRICE--Postpaid, packet 5e; ounce 7e: 1-4 pound 15e; 1-2 pound 25ec; 1 pound 40c. Excepting McIVERS SUGAR and KLECKLEY SWEET. SEE prices above.

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Named Varieties Mixed. Twenty-five best varieties grown separately, and care- fully mixed by us, to give you an all around melon patch; a continual source of good melons allsummer. Try some you will besurprised.

Dixie

A cross between Kolb’s Gem and Mountain Sweet, hav- ing the tough rind and long keeping qualities of the former, combined with the great productiveness, high flavor and freedom from stringiness of the latter. Color of the skin dark green, striped with a lighter shade, mak- it very attractive, rind thin and tough; flesh bright scar- jet ripens close to the rind, is of the best quality.

Sweetheart

A new melon of excellent quality, and one that is sure to become a popular and standard variety. Vine vigor- ous and productive, ripening its fruit early. oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light and dark green. Rind thin but firm. Flesh bright red. firm, solid very tender, melting and sweet. Iruit remains in condi- tion for use longer than any other sort. -

Dark Icing or Green Mountain

Fruit round and of medium size; rind dark green, thin but very strong; flesh deep scarlet, rich, juicy and de- licious.

Light Icing. Similar to the preceding, but light variety.

Peerless or Ice Cream (White seeded.) Of unquestionable quality, early, medium size, thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet.

Citron Grows uniformly round and smooth, striped and mar- bled with ight green. Flesh white and solid; seeds red. This variety is not used for eating in the raw state, but for preserves, pickles, etc.

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Pride oi Georgia A much better table variety than IKolbs’ Gem, though not so, good a shipper, Owing to the exceeding thinness and tendernessof the rind. In form the melons are aw vblong oval, bearing indentation resembling the musk- melon. The vines are exceedingly prolific.

Florida Favorite A splendid melon of largest size and excellent quality, fruit long, mottled dark green with stripes. of lighter shade; rind thin but firm; flesh very bright, deep red, very sweet, tender and excellent.

Black Spanish Round, dark green, scarlet flesh, thin rind, rick, sugary flavor. =

similar to that grand melon; is very sweet and luscious: very large, dark green color outside, beautiful red cor’ and it is never stringy. solid, never having hollow or pethy center. when ripe Great for market gardeners. strain of this melon, and will guarantee our seed to be selected from choicest specimens.

An excellent keeper and not excelled for productiveness. Round in form, of good size, weighing from 30 te 40 Ibs. Skin dark green striped with light green. red and of excellent quality. sweetness a long time,

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that could be said of Kolb’s Gem as to shipping qualities can be truthfully said in a higher degree of the Black Diamond. All the praise of high quality bestowed on the Sweetheart can be repeated of this melon, but its promi- nent point of meritisits extreme size. | -yet produced anything like so uniformly large fruit or”

approached it in productiveness. Melons weighing from ) 75 to 90 pounds are frequent. green, almost black; roundish to bluntly oval.

fine flavor, and a splendid market melon.

sections of the country and especially so during seasons: when applesare scarce or high in price. fruit arequite similar to a watermelom and they are: easily grown on any good soil. five to fifteen fruits, and one of the large size melons will make as many pies as a bushel of. apples. mated carefulky in our field that one vine would produce an average of about 300 pounds, and this is equal to six bushels of apples, as there is not a waste of cores and peeling that you have with the apples. The flesh is white. solid throughout and of excellent quality for making pies sauce, preserves, etc., and it greatly resembles apples in flavor. They keep nice and fresh all winter, so that they | can be used at any time, and any surplus may be fed to the live stock. this purpose alone as they can be kept and fed fresh all winter. ern states, hundreds of acres of these are grown for stock. They leave them out all winter. not hinder them. in northern ¢limates.

PRICE--Postpaid, packet 5e; cumce 7c; 1-4 pourd 15e; 1-2 pound 25c; 1 pound 49c.

Monte Cristo. Thisis a northern strain of Kleckley Sweets and very Sweetest, juiciest, crisp and

We have a very select

Kolb’s Gem, or American Champion

The great shipping melon. Rind thin but very tough.

Flesh bright | Retainsits freshness and |

Black Diamond A cross between Kolb’s Gem and Hoosier King. ATI

No melon ever: Tts color is a rich, dark

Alabama Sweet A famous melon originating in the south; very popular;

Apple Pie Melon Thisis a novelty which will be appreciated in many The vine andi) Each viwe produces from

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In Oklahoma, Texas and some of the new south-

A little freezing does. Need about same care as a pumpkin

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_Yhe Prize Taker Corn, Reed’s. See Page 9.

: Kentucky Wonder Oblong, large, dark green; flavor fine. Price—Postpaid pkt.5c; oz 7c; %4 Ib 15¢; % 1b 25; 1b 40c.

Benidict, Nebr., March 11 1906. A. A. Berry Seed Co.,

Clarinda, Lowa. Dear Sirs: | Your melon seeds we used last year were entire- ly satisfactory. Never had seeds grow more satisfactory. _ All varieties seemed good, fresh and strong. Had always _ordered from the East before but fine your melons are superior inevery way. Hoping they will prove as good this year. Respectfuily, MRs.. JAMES HAUSTON.

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Floresville, Texas, June 21, 1905. A. A. Berry Seed Co.;

Your esteemed favor of the 17th at hand and am glad to tell you all I[canin regard to the melons I raised from the seed bought of you. They weigh when ripe, from 15to 40 lbs. They are very sweet and of fine flavor. There are several melon growers ‘here who bought Georgia grown seeds. Their melons.are. as large and of fine flavor but they are not as early by ten days as my melons. There are twelve hundred acres in melons in this country and are shipped out at the rate of thirty carsaday. I would be pleased to answer any questions you ask concerning the melons.

Yours truly, MRS.JESSIE SMITH

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One of the most important crob8 growii, both in mar- ket and family gardens. and there is ho other vegetable » where the quality of the seed exerts a gieater infitience

Good onion seed realizing this we which are grown

onions than in almost any other crop. is of the utmost importance. Fully have made 4 speciality of onion seeds, ‘from choice selected bulbs. eritically examined before being set out for seed. In vitality itis very strong being Carefully tested: Sowing seed to produce large onions is the cheapest, easiest, best, and most: satisfactory way. Large onions can be easily grown the first year fromseed ‘by obtaining our seed, which is all carefully grown jane newcrop. It will not pay you to use cheap, import- ed or southern grown seeds. which produce a large pro- portion of scuilions and onions that will not keep well. Poor seed. even asa gift. is the dearest the planter can use. We want you to try our seeds and have therefore put the price down to as low a rate as good, reliable seed |-ean be sold for. and forsmaller profits than most seeds- men sell. Ask for prices in large lots.

Culture—One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. Four pounds will sow one acre. Asearly as the ground /ean be worked in the spring. sow the seed in drills 14 in- ches apart. covering % inch. in rich sandy soil which is as free from weeds as possible.

Mammoth Prize Taker Admittedly the iargest of all varieties having been

upon the crop than in onions. There is more money in.

PURE BRED ONION SEED

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grown to the enormous weight of over 6 pounds, and is 4 handsome, fine flavored sort. Of clear bright, straw color, and uniform. perfect globe shape-: Produces enormous. #rops, one report being over 1.200-bushels to the acre—an1 they bring an extra price. Keep wonder- fully well. They ripen up hard and- fine, presenting the handsomest possible appearance in the market, while the pure white flesh is fine grained. mild and delicious in flavor.

Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; 0z 10c; 4 1b 40c; % 1b 60¢; lb $1.00.

Paris, Idaho, March 23, 1906.

A. A. Berry Seed Co.. Clarinda. Iowa.

Gentlemen-- 3

Your Onion seed ‘s the best I ever tried. Have sowed it for the last three years. Never had such good crops till I ordered from you. Hoping you will keep up the stand- ard, I remain, Yours truly, ne ® Mrs. FE. ASHCROFT.

Wedington. Ark., Apr. 2, 1906.

A. A. Berry Seed Co.., Clarinda, Iowa.

This is the 8th year I have got my Onion seed from you. They are what youclaim them to be and I appreciate them. Thankfully a customer, ~

Mrs. MARY ARMSTRONG,

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Mammoth Silver King

This mammoth variety is one of the largest in cultiva- tion, averaging from 15 to 22 inches in circumference, and often found weighing 2% to 4pounds each. It matures early and is of uniformly large size and fineshape, being flattened but thick. Theskin is of beautifulsilver white the flesh, showy and tender, of a mild sweet flavor. We know ot no other variety of this vegetable that has at- tracted so much attention asthis. Its striking size and handsome appearance, as well as mild flavor recom- mend it for exhibition at fairs, for the fancy market as well as the home table.

White Portugal. Very desirable for fam- n ily use. Flavor mild and ? \ pleasant: skin silver- white: of handsome ap- pearance highly esteem- ed for pickling when young, also for market in early winter. This is the variety from which white onion sets are raised You will make no mistake in planting this excellent sort. It will please you immensely

Yellow Danvers or Golded Pheasant

A fine productive var- iety of medium s$12ze; skin coppery yellow; flesh white, Compara- tively mild and well fla- vored.

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Large Yellow Dutch or Strasburg One of the oldest sorts. Flat, flesh white, fine grained and well flavored.

Prices on above tour varieties--Postpaid, pkt 5c oz 12c; 1-4 1b 40c, 1 2 lb 70c, 1 Ib $1.25.

Large Red Wethersfield

The standard variety through- out the west, as they are the most hardy, and anim- mense crop can be raised when more tender varieties are not pro- fitable. They grow to a large size, fine form, skin deep purple red, moderately fine grained and strong flavor very productive and an excellent keeper. Our seed of this variety is extra select and can- not be excelled. Our price is low, but should you want five or more pounds, ask for special rates.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 10c; 4 Ib 30c; % 1b 50c; 1 Ib 90c.

WETHERSFIELD

Mammoth Silverskin

Attractive form flattened but thick through. Single bulbs often obtain weights of from 2% to 4 pounds each. The skin and flesh are white and of a particularly. mild and pleasant flavor. Matures early. is of uniformly large size and perfect form, and will bring a large price in market.

Price-Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 12c; %4 1b 35c; % Ib 65c; 1b $1.25.

Large White Globe

(Southport Strain.) Yields abundantly. producing

handsome and uniformly globe shaped bulbs. The

flesh is firm, fine grained and of mild flavor. Some times called Southport White Globe. To produce the

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market one must have, first of all, good seed. Second. grow them wellonrich land. Third, exercise great care in harvesting and curing the crop. In Southport they cure the onions in long rows, the bulbs on the inside, and cover with boards so that the bulbs are well protect- in the open air, from rain or dew, which would be sure te discolor them.

Extra Early Barletta

This distinct new variety is the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White King, which hereto- fore has been the earliest variety in cultivation. At F y ‘ maturity the tops die down i. > a = directly to the bulbs, leav- fs i\\ ing the neatest and hand- somest little bulbs imagin- t able. They are of pure pa- per white color. very mild and delicious flavor; 1% in- ches in diameter and % of an inch in thickness. For ; table use and pickling itis 7 i almost invaluable. )

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A very handsome, round or globe shaped variety of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early and sells readily at the highest prices in our markets.

Extra Early Red Flat

(Sometimes called Extra Early Red Wethersfield.) A medium sized flat variety. and a good yi. lder. Ready for use about two weeks earlier than Large Red Wethers- field. Very desirable for early marketing. Best where Seasons are very short. Good keeper.

Red Globe

- This early strain of the well-known Southport, or large Red Globe onion is a most valuable improvement. The handsome shape, color, and superior keeping qualities of the onicn makes it one of the very best varieties which are always in demand toward spring.

Price on above five var:eties- Postpad pkt 5c,

Oz 12¢c: 1-4 IL 35c, 1-2 Ib 60c 1 Ib $115.

Australian Brown

Extra early, long keeping. The most val- uable var ety introduce in a generation. This Onion is of a medium

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AUSTRALIAN BROWN

They are extremely early in maturing and never produces any stiff-necks or scullions. Every seed seems to produce a good-sized onion, and the bulb begins to form very quickly—whenthe plant is not more than

three inches high. The Goming Onion. Planted atthe same time as Red Wethersfield. it has proven to be near- ly four weeks earlier, and Irom its flymness and hardiness, it will keep in good con-" dition longer than any other onion known. The color of heskin isaclear amber-brown. So widely contrasted from any other onion is the color thatit will be noticed on market, and. when once bought the purchaser will most likely call again for, those beautiful brown onions Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c. oz 10¢c; one-fourth Ib 25c; % Ib

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Spanish King One of the handsomest onions grown. Specimens weigh- ing nearly four pounds are often harvested. The large Spanish onions sold atsuch high prices at the fruit stands are the same as this variety, only they are imported. Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 1b 35¢; 1 Ib $1.28.

Extra Early Pearl One of the earliest white onions, of mild flavor anda good keeper. Sometimes grow to five or six inchesin diameter the first year from seed. Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 15¢c; 4 Ib 40c; 1 Ib $1.35.

Giant White Italian TrIpoli (E1 Paso or Large Mexican.)

Bulbs of large size and beautiful form, with pure pear- ly whiteskin. Under a good cultivation, the bulbs can be raised in a single season from seed. weighing from one to one and a half pounds, but will attain much largersize from sets grown In the spring and planted outin the fall to produce an early crop of bulbs the following spring.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 15¢; % Ib 35¢; 1 Ib $1.25.

Red Italian Tripoli Price— Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 15c: 4 Ib 35¢; 1 Ib $1.25.

White Queen A pure white, small, flat onion, 1 to2 inches in diame- ter. Sownin early spring willripenin July. Very mild flavored; excellent for pickling. Price— Postpaid. pkt 5c; oz 20c; 1 1b $1.85.

Cheap Onion Seed is Expensive even as a Gift.

The country is flooded with it, but we are satisfied that good, fresh, seed crop of 1906, cannot be purchased at lower prices than are quoted inthis book. The crop was below the average on some varieties and considerably higher on wholesale market, but our prices will be found to be very low. Bearin mind, that good, sound, plump seed has always been one of our greatest specialties and that more than 10,000 onion growers annually look to us for their supply of seed.

The riskis too great to take chances on cheap. poor seed. Always make it your aim to get the best.

ONION SETS.

We are the largest onion set growers in the west. and produce them on our mammoth seed farm by the thous- ands of bushels, therefore we arein a position to know just what we have and willgrow only the best for sets, and those that will promise first-class onions.

We employ anout fifty to one-hundred men dur-

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ing the season. It takes much labor, skill and patience to groW Onion sets, requiring constant care and atten- tion from the time of sowing the seedin the spring unt! shipping the next spring. All of our onion sets are screened and cleaned, being graded over one inch screens, and aJl onions larger than oneinch in diameter pass over them. We have a large surplus of second sized onion sets, which are the ones that go over the Ssereen, and sell themevery year to market gardeners and pickling concerns. These onion sets have the ad- vantage in being larger, willstart quicker in the spring and make green pull onions sooner than the smallerones. Market gardeners always buy them for early market, at least all of those who are on to their jobs, planting more or less of them according to the size of town and the amount of trade. As growers we are prepared to make better prices than any of the seed houses. We wholesale them to the city houses in car lots, thus we have the in- side prices.

SECOND SIZED SETS.

In all colors, as listed for regular size. They are larger and strong- er: from 1 inch to 1% inches in di- ameter. Starts quicker, makes onions quicker hence. make mon- ey quicker; costs just one-half as much as regular size. Bethe first to offer onions. It pays to be first. so plant these larger sets.

Price- Postpaid, pt 10c3; gu 15c3 3 at40c. By freight your expense, % price quoted regular size.

Top Sets—These are grown from button or top sets and cost more to raise.

Price—Postpaid. pt 15c: qt 25c. By freight your expense 4 bu Se.

Perennial or Winter— Also called Egyptian and Tree onions. Usually set in the fall: come up year after year without winter protection: produce the earliest spring onions.

Price— Postpaid, pt 15c; at. 25c. pense, pk 60c: bu $2.00.

POMEGRANATE.

Similar to vegetable orange: of delicate flavor. for pickling. Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 1dc.

VEGETABLE ORANGE or VINE PEACH.

After ripe a short time they become mellow; for use in any shape. Fine for pickles, pies, preserves, etc. Good fried in butter when green. Desirable where fruit is scarce.

Price—Postpaid. pkt 5c; oz 15c.

MUSTARD. Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the green leaves are used for salad, or cut and boiled like spinach

Chinese or Giant Southern Curled—The large leaves which often measure fourteen inches, are ready for use in about six weeks after sowing. Plants will continue to yield until frosty weather.

Price—Postpaid, pktidc; oz 8c:% lb 20c; Ib 60c. s

White— Best for salad or general use. Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: oz 8c; % 20c; lb 60c.

Brown—Stronger and more pungent than above. Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; 4 Ib 20c% Tb 60c.

OKRA or GUMBO.

One ounce will sow about 80 fect of drill,

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Why not try Okra this year? It is excellent for soups, stews, etc., and also much liked when pickled. Sow at the usual time for tender vegetables, in drills two inches deep, leaving the plants from two to three feet apart.

DwWart White Velvet—Pods round, smooth and of an attractive white velvety appearance, very tender and of a superior flavor. Plants, dwarf and very productive.

Price—Postpaid, pkt5c; oz 10c; %4 1b 35c; 1 1b $1.00

Long Green Podded—The seed pods are used while tendérand succulent, in soups and stews. Is very nu- tritious.* ~

Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10c; 44 1b 35¢;3 % lb 50c; Ib 90e.

GARLIC SETS

A bulbous root of the onion type. Better keepers; will retain their strength when cured, for all winter. Many prefer their use for flavoring Over onions. Are easily grown and cared for, will do well on most any ground, in any Climate. Try a small patch.

Culture—Same as onions. except bulbs or sets should be placed two inches under ground. When the leaves turn yellow take up bulbs and dry in shade.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c: % Ib 15e: Ib 40c: 3 Ibs $1.00.

CHIVES.

Chives are very hardy and perennial members of the onion family. They are grown exclusively for ther tops. ?lanted in @lumps in any garden soil, they grow readily, and increase so as to render. a division necessary. The tops appear very early in spring, and can be cut through out the season. <A gréat favorite for early greens, giving a delicate onion flavor to soups, stews, etc. Gaining favor rapidly in America. Used agreat dealin Germany and throughout Europe. It gives the flavor to cook.ng, that is what made mothers cooking so good.

Price— Roots, per bunch, 25¢c; postpaid.

PEANUTS.

Peanuiscan be grown in Iowa, and even farther north very successfully and every one should plant a few for themselves and children. Shellthe nuts carefully so as not to breakthe inside skin and plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, which is in April or May and they will ripen before September. They can be planted as far north as Canada. Plantin hills two or three feet apart each way, four or five kernels to the hill covering two inches. Soilshould be deep and mellow. They pro- duce 25 to 50 bushels per acre and as easily cultivated as-corn. ‘The ground should be hilled up within an inch or two of the blossoms when they will take root.

New Mammoth Virginia—A very early, desirable and most valuable variety to grow. Upright growth having large pods and kernels: always yielding less im- perfect pods than any other variety. Vines make valu- able forage for stock,

Price—Postpaid,.pkt,5¢: 4 1b. 10c: % lb 1c: 1b 25e.

Red Cross—Thisismyeryyfine variety hardy and pro- lific. Thenutisadaik 1ed color, very rich and is un- surpassed for its swéetness.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c: 4% Ib 10c: % Ih 15¢; Ib 25ce. NOTIC OUR NOVELTY WHITE CANE

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Spanish—A very early variety, but small,

Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; % Ib 25c; Ib 50c.

Our Seed Does Fine in Tennessee.

Sequatchie. Co., Tenn., August 8, 1905. A. A. Berry Seed Co. Clarinda, Iowa.

Gentlemen:--I am well pleased with my seed you sent me and I now have a fine patch of Peanuts. Your north- ern seed does fine in Tennessee, You may sure look for order this year as Well as others from my friends.

Yours truly, MRs.

PARSNIP.

The value of the parsnip as a culinary vegetable is well known, but it is not generally appreciated at its full value for stock feeding On favcrable soils it yields an immense crop of roots which are more nutritious than carrots or turnips and varticularly valuable for dairy stock. One ounce will sow 100 feet; five pounds will sow anacre, Weare very particular as to our parsnip seed, and our stock is unsurpassable. You make a mistake if you do not buy some of our choice parsnip seed.

the pods are

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MAGNUM BONUM PARSNIP.

Magnum Bonum— very fine and greatly improved strain of Hollow Crown Parsnip which we can recom- mend to all marketmen as a money maker. The roots are smooth, not so long as those of the standard sort, somewhat thickerin diameter and much more easily pulled. A very heavy cropper.

Price—Postpaid pkt dc; oz 8c; % Ib 30c; Ib 50e.

Improved Hollow Crown—Tlhisis an old standard variety preferred by many to all others. Roots long and smooth. We lhayvea strain that will give satisfaction. :

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; % |b 30c; Ib 50c.

Improved Long Smooth— Smooth, white roots, which are very long, Mostexcellent for stock and table use being, nutritious and well flavored.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; % Ib 30c; Ib 50e.

Improved Guernsey-- An improved strain, which has given general saisfaction. The roots do not grow sv long as those of the Hollow Crown, but are of greater di- ameter and more easily gathered. Of excellent quality

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 8c; % Ib 30c; Ib 50c.

Good Satisfaction.

Waubay S. D. A. A. Berry Seed Co. Clarinda, Iowa.

Gents: W.llsay thatthe seed I got of you last spring gave such good satisfaction that I will again send for some seed this spring as‘soon as I. get your catalogue.

Yours Truly, - , 0. C. U. CHRISTENSON.

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Blackberries, Gooseberries, Currants, ete., Back part of Catalogue.

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PEAS.

~ Our New Discovery Peas. These two new varieties direct from Eastern Washington. ARE TRULY SOMETHING WONDERFUL.

Potlatch Peas—An Indian name meaning Big Dinner. This describes the pea better than volumes of description Vines 15 to 18 inches, dark green foliage, pods are borne in pairs. Seed is green. similar to Alaska, but somewhat more dented, as early as Premium Gem, has pods like Telephone. Our supply is limited this year. We offer on- ly in the following quantities. Prices postpaid-pkt 10c % pt 25 cent. pt 35c; at 60c: 2 qts $1.00.

Clatawa Peas-An Indian word meaning “get up and get.’ So named _ because it “gets up and gets” finer earlier peas than American Wonders. Has pods as big as Telepbone, stocky vine; dwarf habit. The best wrinkled pea put on the mark- et. Can only offer limited quantity, If you want some order early. Itis a wonder.

Price-Postpaid, pkt 10c; % pt 25c; pt 3dc; at 60c; 2 ats $1.00.

One quart of peas will sow 125 feet of drill; 1% bushels will } plant one acre.

Peas are extremely hardy and will en- dure agreat deal of cold, either in or above ground. By sowing asearly asthe ground can be worked and making repeated plantings at intervals of two weeks, peas of excellent quality can be had all season. Sow in drills two or three inches deep and from three to four. feet.apart, narrow forthe dwarf and wide for the tallgrown sort. Dwarf growing peas require no wire trellises or support for bush. If the soilis too rich they will run too much to stalk and a support is needed.

EXTRA EY. DWARF, SMOOTH SEED VARIETIES.

CLATAWA PEAS.

AlasKa—24 inch. We have a very finestrain. A very desirable early pea for market gardeners. Pods dark green, peas. blueish green when ripe. Can be shipped long distances without losing its color.

Berry’s First and Best—30 inch, stocky and vigor- ous. Early and productive. Ripens all at the same time-.

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Dwarf Tom Thumb—Dwarf--about nine inches high. Matures about the same time as American Wonder. Can be planted very closely.

EXTRA EY. DWARF, WRINKLED SEED VARIETIES

McLean’s Little Gem—28 inch. A few days later than Wirst and Best. Matures in 8 weeks. When ina green state the peas are sweet and delicious.

American Wonder—i2 inch. It is a very early, dwarf, wrinkled variety and is particularly recommend- ed forthe family garden. Very productive and flavor unsurpassed.

Premium Gem--Height, one foot; early and prolific

A type and an improvement of the McLean’s Little Gem.

POTLATCH PEAS.

Pods long and of dark green color. The most popular sort for family use. :

Nott’s Excelsior—15 inch. The earliest and best dwarf wrinkled pea. Fast taking the place of American Wonder. Itis fully asearly while the pods are larger. more numerous, and better filled. The peas are tender and of a most delicious flavor when cooked.

New Early Gradus or Prosperity—Not exactly dwarf, makes about 35 inch vine. The new extra early wrinkled pea. The most desirable sort for the home gar- den. Large podded and of splendid quality. The vine of this most distinct sort is like thatof Berry’s First and Best, except that itgrows a little taller and it pro- duces peas fit for use a few days later. The immense pods are as large as those of the Telephone, uniformly wellshaped and handsome, and more attractive than those of other first earlies. They ripen slowly and con- tinue fit for use much longer than most varieties, mak- ing this by far the most desirable sort for the home gard- en. The peas are very large, of splendid quality and beautiful color, which they retain after cooking. This variety is practically the same as tnat-offered as ‘‘Pros- perity. We have taken great pains to procure true stock and haveit well grown, so we are sure that every one who purchases our seed will be pleased with this variety.

Every gardener should try it.

Prices on all above varieties--Postpaid, pkt 5c; 1-2 pt 15c; 1 pt 25e} 1 qt. 40c,

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Sugar Peas,

New Mammoth Melting Sugar—The best edible podded pea. This variety is far super- ior to all others of the edible podded class of garden peas, not only in size of pod but also in delicious quality, in which the large, sweet, brittle and succu- lent pods have noneof the rough inner lining found in the ordin- ary varieties of garden peas. They are used in the same way as snap or string beans. The pods are very large, straight, smooth, and extremely tender, so brittle that they snap, have. no string, are of most delicious flavor, and are borne in abund- ance on vines three to four feet high. Send to Berry’s for orig- inal stock seed.

MEDIUM TO MAIN CROP, SMOOTH VARIETIES.

row fat — Cultivated very

extensively for the summercrop. About five feet high, of strong growth. Pods large, cylindrical, rough light colored and well filled. Seeds large, smooth, round and yellow or white according to the soi' in which they are | grown. This variety is excellent for summer use, and is | undoubtedly one of the most productive of the garden variety.

Large Black-Eyed Marrowfat—Similar to tlie White-eyed. MEDIUM TO MAIN CROP, WRINKLED VARIETIES

Bliss Everbearing— Height 2 feet. Late to very late hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper. Pods and peas large and good quality.

Advancer—Anearly wrinkled pea. The vines grow to a height of 2% to 3 feet and are very prolific. The peas are tender and of a very delicious flavor. This is a stand-

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Abundance—A Secondearly, height 3 feet, pods 3 to 3% inch- es long, well filled, containing 6 to 8 large wrinked peas of excel- lent quality.

Stratagem—Late variety for family or market use. Half dwarf, vigorous branching habit and under favoring conditions an enormous cropper. Pods long and filled with 7 to 9 peas of ex- tra fine quality.

Hosford’s Market Garden Medium Early—The vine of this variety is of medium hei- ght, giving thegreatest number of pods of any on our list. Pods contain five to seven medium sized, dark green peas which re-~ tain their color and sweetiress after canning. Dry peas wrink- led and sweet. A very desirable variety for canners’ use.

Champion of England—One

market gardener or private : garden, superior flavor exceedingly productive. Univer- sally admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas grown. and very productive. Height four or five feet, seed whitish green and much shriveled. We consid- er this equalin quality to any in culti- tivation, and the best of its season, eith- er for the amateur or market gardener.

Telephone—Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellence, sugary flavor: vines very strong. The pods are Of large size with six or seven large delicious peas. Height, four feet.

Prices on all peas sent by freight or express, at your expense, + pk $1.00; pk $1.75; 4 bu $3.00 bu $6.00.

See Canada Peas, Cow Peas, Forage i Crops, etc.. beginning with page 74. We } recognize the new agriculture is so rap- idly coming with the demands for drouth-resisting, soil enriching legu-

minous plants. We list the best of them, which we have tried.

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PARSLEY.

Very useful for flavoring soups, stews and for garnish- ing. The green leaves may be used for flavoring: they may be dried crisp, rubbed to a powder and kept in bot- ~ tles until needed.

Champion Moss Curled—<A compact growing, finely cut and much curled variety, of a bright green color. Owing to its fine color and density of foliage it is much sought after. .

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; %4 1b 20e; lb 60e.

Fern Leaved—V aluable for garnishing and also orna mental foliage plants for borders of beds. ce Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; 14 1b 20¢; 1b 60c. ey

Fine Double Curled—Fine dwarfed, crimped leaves

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5¢; oz 8c; 14 1b 20c¢; 1b 60c.

PEPPER.

The culture of pepper is the same as for egg-plant; the plants need quite as much heat to perfect them, though they mature sooner and may be sown a little later. Guano, hen dung, or any other bird man- ure, hoed into the surface soil when the plants are about six inches high, will won- derfu!ly increase the product and also im- prove the quality of the fruit.

Sweet Mountain—Plants are very pro- ductive, growing upright with moderately large leaves. Fruit very large, long, often eight inches or morein length, by two in diameter, very smooth and handsome: be- ing when unripe of a bright deep color, en- tirely free from any purple tinge, and when matured of a rich red, well suited to use as stuffed pickle.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; % Ib 45¢°

Large Bell or Bul Nose--A very large sort of bell shaped, suitable for filingora £ mixed pickle. Flesh thick, hard and less es - pungent than any other sort. — ; ————

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 12c: % 1b 40c a S| 2

Procopp Giant—Fruit very larze, averaging Varere Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢e; % 1b 50c. Sot ee ee ig F oor glossy scarlet; flavor Cayenne—Pods small. cone shaped, red hot and pun- % = © -Diptse at gent. Used for making pepper sauce.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢c; % lb d0e.

Golden Dawn—Of a beautiful, golden yellow color. Resembles Bull Nose in shape, except that it is a little more pointed on the end. Itis very sweet, without the slightest suspicion of fiery flavor about it. A very pro- — ductive and satisfactory sort.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; oz 15c; % 1b 40e.

Ruby King—Monstrous large, productive sort, of re- cent introduction. - Desirable for mangoes. Bright, glos- sy, ruby red color, and largest known. A great, large, mild, sweet, attractive variety, and valuable acqui- sition.

Price--Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 14 Ib 40e.

Red Chili--This variety of pepper is one of the most prolific grown, bearing continuously until frost.. Itisa better variety than the Bell Pepper, and its demandhad been limited only tothe South, but its superior quality for coloring and flavoring soups, sauces, stews, meats etc is gradually creating a demand for this variety of pep- perin the north. 2

Price—Postpaid, pkt dc; oz 15c: 4 lb 40e; lb $1. 10.

DO YOU RAISE VEGETABLES TC SELL?

We can help you. We can furnish you the very best quality of seeds, and at a reasonable price. THE BEST FOR THE LEAST MONEY.

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PUMPKIN

The seeds are planted with corn or potatces. A crop may be very profitably raised by itself, in which case plant early in May: in hills six oreight feet apart; one oz to 15 hills. Keep them away from other vines.

MAMMOTH PRIZE PUMPKIN.

-Mammoth Prize--Wonderfully grand and colossal variety, astonishing everyone by its mammoth size and weight. Think of it! A single pumpkin weighing 469 pounds. Notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of the best pie and table varieties. A splendid keeper and exceptionally valuable for feeding purposes. ~ ; Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢; 4% Ib 60c; 1 1b $1. 10.

Yum Yum Pie Pumpkin—W ill make pies that will

melt in your mouth. They grow large, with very thick flesh of a rich salmon color, nearly solid, fine grained. dry and sweet. They are an excellent variety to plant a- long the edge of corn for stock.

Price-—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10c; 4% lb 20ce; 1 1b 60c.

Sweetor Sugar—Fruit quite small and rouad. A very prolific variety and superior for pies and table use. The skin is a deep orange yellow, and an excellent keep- er.

Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10¢; 4 Lb 20e; 1 lb 60c.

Cashaw or Crook Neck—F lesh yellow, solid and sweet. Popular for table use. . Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10c; %4 lb 20c; 1 1b 60c.

New Winter Luxury--This we recommend as one of the best pie pumpkins; an excellent keeper and enorm- ously productive. It is very finely netted, and in color it is a golden russet.

Price--Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; %4 Ib 20c; % Ib 40e;3 1b Tae.

Large Cheese--A splendid variety for making pies, as well as for cooking in every way. Mealy and dry as sweet potato. Fine grained, rich and solid. Productive and sells well on the market. d

Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; % Ib 15; 1 1b 50c.

Tennesse Sweet Potato— Medium sized, pear shaped slightly ribbed. Color creamy white, sometimes slightly striped with green. Flesh light colored, fine grained. dry and of asuperior flavor, and when cooked resembles asweet potato in appearance and taste. Of high table merit. A good keeper and very productive.

Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; 34 1b 15¢; 1b 50e.

We are special growers of pumpkins and squashes

and urge every farmer to raise them more than they

do. See description and wholesale prices on page 39.

RADISH.

One ounce to 100 feet of drill; 9or 10 pounds per acre, in drills.

(Radischen, German; Rabaus, Spanish; Radis, French)...

The growth must be rapid to insure those qualities upon which radish

repends for excellence, viz, crispness, succulence, and mild flavor. A fine, dry, sandy loam enriched and made light with well rotted manure and liberal dressing salt is best adapted for the purpose, all other soils pro- ducing directly opposite results from those desired. ; Rosy Gem—This wonderful new radish is an improvement on the scarlet turnip white tip. and has won golden opinions in all sections of THY AN Z 4 the country. Their shape is perfectly _ globular, with rich dark, scarlet top, blending into pure white atthe bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp, and delicious and should be planted by everybody.

Improved Chartier — Decidedly distinct in appearance, from any rad=- ish in cultivation. The color at t top is crimson, running into -pink at a- bout the middle and from thence down ward into pure waxy white.

Mixed Radishes—This is a mix- ture of overtwenty choice varieties of early medium, and late radishes. You

willcertainly have radishes all sum- mer ana be surprised at the results if ROSY GEM. . you give it a good place in the garden. For several years we have sent out large quantities of this mixture and ourcusto- _ mers have been much pleased with it. . .

French Breakfast—A medium sized radish, olive shaped, small top,ofquick erowth, very crisp and tender. Of a beautiful scarlet color except near the the b tip, which is pure white. A splendid variety for the table on account of itsex- — cellent quality and its beautiful color. <i

Early Scarlet Turnip—Roots small, round, and red skinned. Flesh very white, tender and of delicate flavor, of quick growth and desirable for general use.

Early Round Dark Red—This radish is a great favorite with market garden- ers on account of its size and attractive appearance. Its beautiful color is implied in itsname. It makes very rapid growth and is one of the sweetest and ten“2rest radishes on our whole list.

Prices on above varieties of radishes--Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 8c; 1-4 lb 18c; 1-2 30c; 4 Ib SOc.

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Early Red Globe—The finest typeof the Early Scarlet turnip-shaped radishes of medium size; surface smooth and of rich dark red; flesh white as snow, crisp and of mild flavor. It remains fit to use for a Tes A considerable time.

New Icicle—A very fine new white va- riety and the earliest of the long snowy white sorts yet produced. It has but few tops, making it very desirable for forcing. The roots continue brittle mild and crisp, ae Z: Na until full grown. They have a peculiar 2... aN i waif and delicious freshness not to be found in

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Early Long Scarlet Short Top—An

} Copyrr : ' Nat! Strep t oldstandard variety, quick of growth, long’ | 1899" von slender roots, extra short tops, deep. rich : scarlet color. One of the earliest and sur- FRENCH. BREAKFAST est to form, tender roots; as it has a EY. SCARLET TURNIP: Early Scariet White : %. Vn larger surface to gather moisture Tipped—This is a de- ~ PaaS SON NG ek Uf from the soil. -Has many friends

sirable French sort, is of and is asure success when planted.

|. good quality and one of the earliest. ‘It is crisp and tender, and a beauti-

Early White Turnip-Shape and size same as Scarlet Turnip. Color

fulscarlet color. Splen- white. Flavor. more delicate and did to bunch for market, pleasing. F les, a little: ‘ore crisp. and finest for famuly; use. Has a short: top.: makes. a quick White Strasburg — ; growth. Brings ‘a ‘premium for This grows to the largest table use in largé cities. “Always a

size and issalable when ~ _auite small, thus cover- ~ ing a long season. The - matured roots are four to fiveinches in length and | about two inehes thick. |* 2 Very white and the flesh is exceedingly crisp and tender. One of the best

demand for these in ‘the market.

-Chinese Rose— Best-variety for fall and winter. of a.-filne delicate flavor. Color, rose shaded to a light pink near tip. An excelent keeper. The flavor is ver y fine and the flesh tender. It is very popular for wint- errvadish. Try some: ‘and you will

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ne Long White. Vienna— my (Lady Finger.) This is une YB doubtedly the most perfect

long white radish in cultiva- tion. It is of very rapid EY. SCARLET WHITE TIP

growth, and its fine, white B e0oiiitin Jeom sd) to scp ef dag vine sd Tt

flesh is remarkably crisp, Des SPINACH.

_brittle and tender. Its shape is most attractive and hand- é eee

. One ounce will sow about, eighty feet

of drill. Ten pounds to. an. acre.

some. This is the finest, ‘ ‘greens’ of. any

Prices on all varieties of radishes on this page--Postpaid, pkt 5c;'oz 8c; 1-4 Ib 18c; 1-2 lb 30c; lb 50c.

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Long Black Spanish—

A large, black skinned rad- ish, with a firm white flesh; _ shape oblong, thicker and heavier than the White Vi- = enna and of a more pungent 2] flavor. - An. extra good keep- er, lasting till spring and re- ~ taining its flavor and firm- ness all winter.

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WHITE STRASBURG.

A Long ee ie improved, rou

is of excellent merit, having all the good qualities of other sorts, and continuingin condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth and very dark, rich green. Very

“popular with market gardeners.

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nd seeded strain

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10c

plant in cultivation. For summer sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, in drills one foot apart, covering oneinch. Sow at intervals of two weeks through- out theseason. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties first of September and protect’ by’ ‘covering with straw. Packets contaig about 800 seeds.

Thick Leaved—A “variety which grows very rapidly for ming a clusterof large, very thick, slightly savoyed leaves of fine color and~-qizality when cooked. Especially. recommended for market gardeners. Cre thew oN,

Price— Postpaid, pie Sern: 10c; 44. 1b 15c; % 1b 25c; Ib 40c.

Bloomsdale Savoy—Owing to its peculiar leaf, it will lie lighter and keep longer after cutting than any other that can be found.’ is well liked by every body. | : <

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Culture—Often multiplied by division of roots. Plant four feet apart each way, in very rich soil. easily be grownfrom the seed, which we herewith offer. Cultivate well and top dress liberally twice a year, in early spring and at the endof pulling season. Plants are easily grown from seed and used for forcing during

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winter. We planted some Victoria last May and it made such a rapid growth that the stalks were ready to use in September, just four months after planting. Planting seed is much the cheaper way to get started. Planta row of pie plant, if you do not have this delightful garden sauce or,if what you have is run out, procure some seed.

Victoria—A splendid variety for family use. It is sometimes called Wine Plant, and is very much better than the common kind of pie plant.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢c; % 1b 40c; Ib $1.25.

Mammoth—A standard variety for general use and market garden. Very large and a wonderful producer. Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; % lb 40c; Ib $1.25.

Rhubarb Roots—These may be planted early inspring or fall, setting the roots three feet apart each way. It requires but little labor to plant, and when once plamted in good, rich soil, it will remain in bearing condition for many years. Youcan gain alittle time by planting the

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roots. Price—Postpaid, either variety, 1 root 15¢; 5 fur 50c: 12 for $1.00.

HORSE RADISH ROOTS.

Grow it in your own garden and grate it freshly. Plant

the roots small end down in rows two feet apart and

about eighteen inches apart in the row. They will do

better in rich loose soil set slanting and covered two

inches. Nice roots lic per doz; 75¢e per 100, postpaid, or 60c per 100 by express your expense.

SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER.

One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill.

Why don’t you grow Salsify? We are certain thatif you grow it one year you will never be withoutit. Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and it should be more generally cultivated for use in winter when the supply of really good vegetablesis so limited. The soup and salad made therefrom have a delic- jous oyster flavor. Nice fried in butter, or boiled and madeinto fritters.

Treat as carrots. It grows rap- idly. No vegetable excels this for soup, that is, if you are fond of cyster flavor, and it makes a delicious and inexpensive sub- stitute for themin soup. Culti- vate like parsnips. They canbe left in the ground during the winter, for thorough freezing improves them.

Mammoth Sandwich Is- land — Average fully double the size of the old long white, The roots, notwithstanding their enormous size, are of superior quality. 2 Price—Postpaid. pkt 5°; oz 10c; 4 1b 35c; % Ib G0c.

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SQUASH.

The squash isone of the most nutritious aud valuable of all our garden vegetables. The summer varieties come to the table early in the season, while the winter sortscan be had in perfection from August until the summer varieties are again in condition. An acre of squash, costing no more tocultivate and much less to secure, will give as much food available for feeding stock as an acre of corn,

SUMMER SQUASH

Early Yellow Bush Scallop—A splendid sort. Early production, very fine quality. Many claim this is the very best early variety. Shape and size, same as Mammoth White Boston Scallop.

Essex Hybrid—An excellent variety. Itis thick meated with thin shell, and is asplendid baking squash being dry and sweet.

Perfection Gem—This variety is equally desirable either as asummer or winter squash.Wonderfully pro- ductive. Flesh fine grained, and cooks dry and sweet. Rich delicious fiavor.

Giant Yellow Summer Crookneck—Select stock: Our stock of this is as pure as we have seen, and the pro duct is as near perfection as squashes can be.

Giant White Summer Crookmeck-—In size and shape it is similar to the old Summer Crookneck, but averages alittle larger. The skin is a very beautiful ivory white color. It makesone of the most attractive and beautiful of summer vegetables, and is the most

tender and best flavored of summer squashes.

Mammoth White Boston Scallop—Great improv- ment over Early White Bush. ee a7 Very uniform in a> & shape and won- — y derfully prolific. Fit to use very early; of a beau- tiful white color, and grows to a large size 12 to 15 inches across. Valuable alike for family and market purposes.

WINTER SQUASH.

Chicago Warty Hubbard—Best winter squash known. Flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry sweet flavored. Boils or bakes exceedingly dry, and is esteemed by many to be as good baked as the sweet potato. We have taken the utmost pains with this sort, and can recommend our stock as. in all proba- bility. the best in the country. We saved the seed from nothing but perfect, well developed squashes, as we do with all seeds.

Boston Marrow—A good fall variety, both skin and flesh bright yellow color.

Price on All Above Sqashes— Postpaid, pkt5c; 0z 15c; 34 Ib 25; % Ib 40c; 1 pound 7de.

Gardeners See Our Labor saving Tools Page 68.

Sibley Squash—This squash originated in Iowa, and isclaimed to be a great improvement on the Hubbard and no doubt is. The fleshis solid and thick andof vivid orange color, is dry and hasarich delicate flavor peculiarly its own. Ismore productive and is a better keeper than either Marblehead or Hubbard.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 1b 25c; % Ib 40c; Ib T5c.

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Mammoth Chili—We think we can justly claim to have the best strain of squash on the market; certain- ly there is no better. Outer color is a rich orange yellow; flesh very thick and cf a rich yellow color; quality always good, very nutritious and productive.

Price-Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15¢e; 41b 40c; % 1b 60c; 1b $1.00

Fordhook—The flesh is dry and very sweet. A good keeper. If kept in a cool dry room, keeps in perfect conditiomantillate in June. Skin is so very thin and delicate that the squashes are prepared for the table by simply cutting in half, lengthwise and cooking skin and all at any time throughout the winter. Ripens earlier than any other wintersquash. Matures far north where

scarcely any other varieties ever ripen. Fordhook is

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Price-Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 34 1b 25c; % 1b 35c; lb 6oe.

Red or Golden Hubbard—A perfect type of the Green Hubbard, exceptin color, which isa bright, deep orange yellow, very showy and attractive. Flesh deep golden yellow, much richerin color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and isof excellent flavor. Its keeping qualities are fully equal to, while in product- iveness it far excels the green variety.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 34 1b 30c; li $1.00’

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TOMA ' The most popular fruit vegetable grown. JUST THINK: oneounce will grow 1,500 plants; and fifteen- hunbred plants will produce hundreds of pounds of to- matoes, To get the best quality such as we grow, costs no more than others and cheaper than many. The cost

of seed is nothing compared to what they produce.

__ Tomatoes do best in alight, warm, not over rich soil,

Sowing into hot beds during March. When the plants are about two inches high transplant into boxes three

‘inches deep and four or five inches apart. Set out of

doors as soon as danger from frost is over. The fruit

) will come easier if the vines are tied to a trellis.

Acme—Vine large, hardyand productive, ripening its

| first fruit almost as early as any, and continuing to bear

abundantly untilcut off by frost. Fruit in clustersof four or five invariably round, smooth, and of a good size. free from cracks, and stands shipment remarkably well.

| Flesh solid and of excellent flavor. For market gardeners

' who want an early, purple fruited tomato, either for

home, market or to ship, for private gardens or for can- hers, it stands without a peer among its class. £ Price-Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 1b50c: % Ib 80c; Ib $1.50.

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' Livingston’s Beauty—This is the best of the large purple sorts. Vines large, vigorous and heavy bearing. Fruit large, uniform in size, very smooth, color of skin purplish pink, flesh light pink and of excellent flavor.

‘ Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 lb 50c; % Ib 80c; 1b 1.50.

's New Tree Tomato—The tomato for the south as it does better than any other sort. Growson an up- right stalk, never requires any support, always standing up like a tree, Solid, great keeper, very best flavor,

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making it the ideal variety for family,market, orcan ning

Price-Postpaid, pktic; oz 15¢c; 4 1b50c; % 1b 80e; IbF1.3-.

Yellow Plum—fFor pickling and preserves. Fruit uniformly oval, lemon colored and smooth skinned, ‘ Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; 0z 15c; 1b 50c; 4% 1b 8c; lh 1, 50,

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REPRE es Oe a Dwart Stone—Its fruits average near- Wy eos ly as large as Livingston's Stone, comes as aes = early as the smaller dwarf sorts; morc

£ : productive because of larger size and con- J sequently more profitable to raise, either Jn the field or under glass. The’strong up- right habit of growth permits close plant- ing—as near as 18x20 inches, and produce a large crop. Shape of fruit very smooth. free from cracks; grows solid; ripens even- ly; quality perfect.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; %4 lb 50c; % Ib 80c; 1 1b $1.50.

Extra Early Advance — Unguestion- ably the best ofall. If you plant Advance you will have, with favorable weather, fine tomatoes in 90 days from sowing the seed. , = It-is an excellent shipper, being exempt Ty . GEE : from_rot or cracking; ripens all over at

LF once and is a wonderfully smooth toma- to, none smoother.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 Ib 50c: ¥% 1b 80c; 1b $1.50.

Livingston‘s Perfection—This valuable variety; comes from the same source as the Acme and “Paragon. It is shaped like the Acme; larger, fully as early, per- ; fectly smooth, blood red in color, heavy cropper. eee cei eee Fe, : Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz lic; 41b 50c; % Ib 80c; ee age a 11b $1.50.

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Matchless—This tomato is well named. It is a famous sort, and is known to all gardeners. It is indeed matchless in form, regularity of growth, and shipping qualities. In color it is a rich cardinal red... It. very, large in size, and theskin is so tough that itisa splendid keeper, and is less liable to crack in wet weather than any other large tomato, For marhet salesit cannot be surpassed, as appearance and quality are all that could be desired. The Match- ess is a profitable tomato to the grower, and quite as satisfactory to the consumer. We do not know of a better, large, bright red, main crop tomato than the Matchless.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; % 1b 50c; % lb 80c; 1 lb $1.50.

The New Stone—The tomato for the main crop. Choicest seed We call this the king of the Livingston kinds, which are the best types of large, smooth, solid, “*beefy’’ tomatoes. If asked to. select one main Crop,market sort we advise this. Color fine scarlet, stem set high, core smajl.and shallow, so that little is lost when it is taken out of thefruit before slicing. We want to make what we say of this variety definite, because there are very many good kinds and a long list-is confusing. If in doubt, buy the New Stone for market or home use.

Price—Postpaid: pkt 5e3 oz 15¢e; 4 1b-50e3 % 1b 80c; 1 Tb $1.50. LIVINGSTON’S PERFECTION a — | Early Michigan—One of the best sorts for general

market or family use. Very smooth and regular in shape, uniform in size and color, and free from rot or cracking Vines large with dark NNT ee green leaves, vigorous \ hy WG SSF and wonderfully produc- NS tive; being. under high culture, one of the heavi- est croppers.. Fruit me- AW \ diumsize to large, per- Hi ik e\ SAN fectly smooth, solid and HI 1

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withoutany core. Deep 4 rich, red color, of excell- © ent: flavor.

Price- Postpaid, pkt5c; oz 15¢c; 4% 1b 50c; % lb 80e; 1 lb $1.50.

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Paragon—A_ second early, large, -_bright erimson, smooth § solid and of fine quality.

Price- Postpaid, pktic; oz 15¢3 44 1b 50c, % Ib §(c; EARLY MICHIGAN,

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Royal Red—Vines stronger and more vigorous than the Favorite. The fruit isa larger, brighter red, and fully as good in quality. Thisis certainly a fine tomato for those who prize large size and color.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 lb 50c; % Ib 80c; 1 lb $1.50.

Trophy—The Trophy was one of the first of the med= ern improved sorts and it has qualities of color, size and solidity which entitles it to hold a place among the much lauded new kinds. Weoffer our improved Trophy as a sort whose large, strong. growing, vigorous and produc- tive vine, very large, solid, smooth, fine flavored, beau- tiful. deep rich red fruit will satisfy the most exacting.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 15c; 4 lb 50c; % lb 80c; 1 lb $1.50.

Porderosa—This grand new variety is the monster of the tomato family, the tomatoes often weighing two or three poundseach. Ofarich, bright crimson color and allsolid meat, exceptionally free from seeds. Extremely delicious in flavor, whether used raw or cooked. A single tomato is enough for a meal. Very desirable for family and market purposes. Our stock is true, and you should not fail to try this variety.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 20c; 4 1b 60c; % 1b $1.00; lb 5 7a.

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Golden Queen—A yellow tomato. very solid. large and handsome. Its flavorisof the best, smooth, round and very productive. :

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c;. oz 15c; 4 lb. 350e; $1. 50.

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GROUND CHERRY.

Ground Cherry—A nother year only adds tothe pop- ularity of this already popular little fruit. Itis a great improvement On the wild ground cherry. It grows well on almost any dry soil. Itis easier to raise than the to- mato and isa prolific bearer, and, oh! what delicious fruit. For sauce they are excellent, and for pies nothing >= can equal them fortaste or flavor. They are delicious as preserves, and when driedin sugar, are much better than raisins for cakes or puddings, and will keep in the shuck all winter, if putin a cool place. Noone after raising them once, will make garden again without ge- voting a portion to the Ground Cherry.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 5c; % oz 25c; oz 40c.

Purple or Husk Tomato—This fruit is quite popular insome places. The plants produce handsome purple fruit in great abundance, whichis from one to two in- ches in diameter and enveloped in a husk similar to thé Yellow Ground Cherry.

Price—Postpaid. pkt5c: % oz 25c; oz 40c.

TURNIPS.

Every-one has them in their Garden.

Purple Top Strap Leaf — Tops small, buib mostly above eround, of medium size and flat. Skin white below the sur- face, and clear bright purple above. Very carly and_ prolific. The leading, stand- ard, purely Ameri- can Variety.

New White Egg—This is certainly oneof the very- choicest and finest varieties, comparatively new and pro- ducing beautiful egg shaped roots with thin, white skin. They are always firm, solid and of sweet flavor.

Purple Top.

Red Top Strap Leaf—A large, handsome, spherical’ or slightly flattened root, reddish purple above ground . with small tops. table use and for stock.

Sweet German—tThis variety is very popular in many sections, notably so inthe New Engiand States. It partakes largely of the nature of the ruta baga and:

should be sown a month earlier than the flat turnips. T-he ©

flesh is white, hardy, firm and sweet, and keeps nearly as well as the ruta baga. Highly recommended for winter and spring use. , Large White Globe—Very desirable variety, valuable for family or market. Prices on above varieties—Postpaid, pkt 5c: oz 8c: % lb 15¢e; % lb 25e; 1b 40e.

globe-shaped

These varieties are the most delicate in flesh, not prolific producers of seed.

Extra Early Purple Top Milan—The tops of this variety grow very small and are distinctly strapleaved.

An excellent variety grown: both for .

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growing very erect and compact. The roots are small and flat turnip shaped; skin purpleon top of the root. clear white below. Flesh white. Most desirable sort for forcing or planting out doors.

Price-Postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10c; 4-1b 25c; % Ib 40e3 Ib-75c.

White Milan—The earliest of all. Among the finest turnip we know, this takes the first.rank by its unex- celled earliness and its beautiful shape. It isso smooth and neat as to look polished by hand, and thescant. short entire foliage forms a ae ornament to the fine root.

“Price—Postpaid, pkt 5¢; oz 10e; % lb 50¢; lb 90c.

‘purple Top White Globe—A variety that is ene “ular. and nearly as large as the Pomeranean White Globe. of beautiful appearance and the white flesh is of the most

excellent quality, equally desirable for table or stoe ke It keeps well and is a fine market sort.

Price— Postpaid, pkt 5c: oz 10c; 44 Ib 20c: Ib 50e.

TOBACCO.

An annual plant growing more largely in the south, but of equallv good quality in the north.

Culture—Sow seed as soon as danger from frost is over on land upon which brush has been burned or else use wood ashes upon seed bed. Pulverize soil of seed bed thoroughly. When plants are six inches high trans- plant into hills4or5 feet apart each way and culti- vate frequently. An ounce of seed will produce plants

ran acre,

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of the middle and northern states, as it is hardy and en- dures cold better than others.

Price—Postpaid, pkt 10c; oz 30c.

New Primus—The earliest variety to mature. It-will ripen even in Canada. The leaves are large, fibers eed and texture silky. Alwaysa heavy y at

Price—Postpaid, pkt 10c; oz 30c; 34 1b7

Havana—This is genuine imported abt: from the cele- brated tobacco growing districts of the Island of Cuba.

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written language, as Bishop Cox says: “Flowers are words which even a babe can understand”; ani

again, Rossetti the great Italian poet and scientist says, “Flowers preach to us if we will hear’.

Master minds, such as Spencer, Ruskin and others tell us the same thing: to gaow flowers, watch and care for them is a liberal education in itself, to say nothing of the satisfaction and joy of it. Weurge every Parmer. Merchant, Doctor, Lawyer; we care not of what occupation, to plant and adorn the home with flowers. Of course under the supervision of his good wife; Where the head of the house is busy, this agreeable task falls to the quecn of the house, and as a general thing, they have the best taste aboutsuch things and are better posted on flower lore. With the aid of the children, the garden becomes a school; to teach the children to love the beautiful and nature.

The pleasure resulting from a large and varied collection of flowers will amply repay for the time and Jabor de- voted to their culture.

Our packets are well filled with the finest seeds, and are far superior to the cheaper flower seeds held from year to year in the local stores.

We should like to list and illustrate every oneof the varieties; but space for-bids, so we have picked the choicest varieties that give the best results, and at the same time have kept the list quite complete, The grades and varieties we offer are of the best, so we cannot cut on the prices; filling the packet as we do. We give great value for the money and know you will be well pleased with what you receive from us.

GUR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS are made up with the idea of selecting a garden fgr such of our patrons that lack time to make the choice for themselves. Look them over, it may be they are just what you want. Page 4.

WwW all know that a pretty garden around the house makesit home-like, and apeals to us through an un-

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New Dwarr TRIUMPH ASTER.

This beautiful flower is being con- stantly improved, and is now one of . the most desirable and effective for our garden beauties. As a bedder it is beyond description. as large beds of these lovely flowers greet you everywhere. Indespensible for cut flowers, fine as pot plants and great to show at fairs and exhibi:ions.

New Dwarf Triumph— The best scarlet Aster ever produced. This Aster is of a deeper and bright- ercolorthan any other aster grown, anc is without doubt the best Aster grown today. Itissuitable for house culture. Height 12inches. Pkt 8c.

New Victoria — Finest mixed, The Victoria Asters are very famous fortheir magnificent flowers, with shading and color, Pkt &ec,

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ASTERS.

Coreardeau or Crown — Showy fiowers, very double with white centers, bordered with bright red colors. One of the most beautiful and perfect of all dwarf asters, each plant forms an ele- gant bouquet of itself, 7 to 8inches high Mixed colors. Pkt 8c.

Snow Queen—The best white aster grown’ Snow Queen is without doubt the best white aster thereis. It grows as a dwarf bushy plant. very sym- metrical in shape, branching freely. Pkt 8c.

Giant Comet—A very beautiful and distinct class, with long curled and twisted petals. formed into loose yet dense half-globes, resmbling the Jap- anese Chrysantliemum. Mixed, Pkt 8c.

Dwart Chrysanthemum Flawer-

COCARDEAU OR CROWN ASTER

ed—Plants only 10 tol2inches high, producing large double flowers, re- sembling chrysanthemunis, and yal- uable on account of profuse late flowering. All colors mixed. Pkt Se.

German Globe — A beautiful variety originating in Germany. Pkt de.

Rose Flowered Mixed— This is a mixture of all the best varieties of asters suitable for cut flowers consisting principally of white, pink and the brightest red, with a small proportion of blue and purple and intermediate shades. We know this mixture to contain only the most salable colors for cut flower use and offer it as a good substitute for the higher priced separate colors. Pkt be.

Great Collection Offer See Page Four.

AGERATUM.

One Of the best of summer flowering plants grown from seed. The plants start rapidly, grow rapidly and soon come into bloom, and when they begin to bloom they flower uninterruptedly throughout the season. During the hot. dry summer months there is no brighter or more freely producing flowers. Set the dwarf sorts ten inches apart, they soon make a lowmass of charming blossoms, and are never disappointing.

Imperial Dwarf White—Pkt ic.

Imperial Ewarf Purple—Pkt ic.

ALYSUM, (SWEET) Fiowers are pure in racemes and of a peculiar delicate fragrance. usedin all kinds of small bouquets. Hardy annual. Graws one foothigh, Pkt5c.

AMARANTHUS.

Prince’s Feather—Ornamental foliage and flowering ennuals of rapid growth, easy culture and very showy, with flower spikes or rich colored foliage.

Wiridis—(Love-Lies-Bleeding.) Long, white, droop- ing flower spikes.* Pkt 5c.

Tricolor—(Joseph’s Coat). ereen; 3 feet. Pkt 5c.

ANCHUSA.

Popular hardy plant, resembling Forget-me-not, with broad foliage and large terminal heads. Flowers pro- duced the entire season.

Capensis—Azure blue; biennial, treated as annual. Pkt de. e

BACHELOR BUTTON.

Also known as “Ragged Sailor,’? “Corn Flower’ and “Blue Bottle’. It is a beauty. A national flower of Germany, anda great favorite in all parts of the old country. A unique little plant, forming a dense mass of foliage over which are borne hundreds of lovely blue blossonis, beautilully fringed and serrated. Hardy an- nuals, 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. dc, =

BALSAMS.

Double Camelia Flowered—These are (like Asters, Pansies, Phlox and Sweet Peas), one of our specialties which we sell to the best trade all over the country, and we know that our seed will produce fine large double fiowers in great abundanee. Pkt dc.

Snow White— Pkt dc.

Leaves red, yellow and

Finest Mixed—Pkt dc.

Rose Flowered—Al- though notas choice asour camelia flowered Balsams, thisis avery good strain and will give a large percentage of double flowers in great variety of colors. Pkt ie.

BURNING BUSH.

BALSAMS. (Kochia Scorpia.)

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grows freely from seed sown in the open ground, and from the earliest stage of growth in the spring until they reach maturity in the fall the plants are always of rounded or globe-like form, and make a most orna- mental hedge for the flower garden. Color is a lively green; changing in the fall to a beautiful aramanth red. Thesmall brilliant searlet fllowers make the plant look like balls of fire.

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The finest of the Pink \ Family, very fragrant. Our seed is unsurpassed.

Giant Extra Mixed Marguerite- These love ly, fragrant flowers are in full bloom in about four months after sowing the seed. The plants succeed alike in open garden orin pots, and areof of such vigo- rous, dwarf, erect growth that no supports are required. These fllowers are of high type, exquisitively sweet, fully 80 per cent perfectly double, the calyx of which does not split. The range of color making variegations and shad- ing that are simply wonderful. Pkt 6c.

Pink Marguerite— Pkt 5c.

CALLIOPSIS or COREOPSIS. (See Cut Page 56).

A very showy border plant, producing flowers in near- ly every shadeof yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown. Sow where they are to remain, and thin to two feet apart.

Dwarf Compact—\ixed colors; fine, low growing plants producing thousands of blossoms in wavy masses.

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CARNATION.

This very distinct and highly omamental annual plagt Pkt de.

Tall Sorts—Pkt ic.

NEW GIANT FLOWERED CANNA.

Canna From Seed—But few peopie know that these beautiful flowers can beso easily grown from seed, and bloom the first summerif sown before April. They produce flower spike after flo- wer spike, and if carefully potted up during the fall and kept in the house they will continue to do so all winter. They make elegant lawn plants and are aqually desirable for pot culture, Unequalled for brilliancy and for variety of colors. We offer Canna bulbs on our bulb page, found later on.

Crozy Type—Bloom from seed the first sum- mer. Our seed has been saved from beautiful col- lection comprising over fifty kinds.

Chicago— Vermillion. Pkt 5c.

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EED GOMPANY, GLARINDA, IOWA.

ical effects, either planted singly on tne lawn or in tlie center ofa cannaor caladium bed. Six io fifteen feet. Mixed varieties. Pkt5é,

CATCHFLY. (See cut below.) A charming border or rock plant, growing from 4 to 6 inches high, with masses of bright pink blossoms. Pkt 5c.

CELOSIA. (Ostrich Feather.)

The plants grows about three feet high, is of handsome pyramidal form, and the numerous plumes, which re- semble an ostrich feather waving gracefully above the foliage, making it one of the most effective ornamental! plants for either pot or out door planting. It is easy of culture. Mixed dwarf sorts, pkt 5c;

NEW GIANT FRAGRANT CENTAUREA:

Imperial Sweet Sultan—This new centaurea repre- sents the best tliat has been produced in these summer bloomifig plants. The bushes are about four feet high and are covered with large beautiful flowers of the form and appearance of the Centaurea Marguerite. The flow- Will keep for over a week in water,if cut when they are just about toopen, It is of easiest culture. The color

CANNA, Mad Crovy—Scariet and gold edge. Mixed. Pkt dc. CANTERBURY BELLS. (Campanuila.) Perenial. Large hell eae shaped flowers. very cheerful and attract= ive. Colors, blue, white, pink, etc. Sow seed in open ground gever lightly, and thin plants to stand 12 inches apart.

Double White —

Pkt de. Double Rose — Pkt 5c. ; Double Blue—Pkit dC.

Single Varieties —Mixed, pkt 5c.

CANDY TUFT. «See Cut below.)

CENTAUREA MARGARITE—GIANT WHITE SWEET SULTAN

variation is very grate, almost infinite. If a package is

An indespensible S Vip VSS 2} sown every two or three weeks until July. a constant suc- plant for cuttin. =— TET cession of blooms can be had through out the whole sum- Universally known nat Ke c merand fall. This is one of the best novelties sent out,

and cultivated. All varieties look best when grown in” Pkt 5c. beds or masses. Germinates in from five to seven days. Hardy annual. Tom Thumb White, pkt ic. COTTON. (See Cut.)

CASTOR OIL BEAN. (Ricinus.) A fine curiosity in the north. It blooms freely, and Rapid growing stately plants with very ornamental fo- Will ripen the pods, if sown early and set outside in real | i £ & Ste € - hy e . » 5a - 28 ne QR? liage and showy fruits. They are splendid for sub-trop- Warm weather. Pkt 4c; 02 8c.

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Great Bulb Offer Inside of Cover.

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CHRYSANTHEMUM.

No annual furnishes so many cut flowers as these, which bloom plen- tifully throughout the summer. Grows about 2 feet high, are strong and vigorous. :

Boub‘e White—pkt ic. :

Double Golden Yellow—pkt5c . ¢

Double Red—pkt ic.

G ay cpt 7 af Ve SPN $ at Ree) ‘gun, SADA AD ee Se : va +i s SIs

CINERARIA HYBRIDA. pie ieee A magnificent and indespensible CHRYSANTHEMUM. flowering plant for spring decortion for the conservatory or window garden. The flowers measure 2so3inches across, are of white, blue, violet and crimson shades, , usually two or more colors are shown in one flower, covering the plant in 2 sheet of bloom.

Large Flowering —Finest strain. Vkt 20c.

Dwart Large

Flowering—Pkt 20c

Choice Varieties —Mixed. Pkt 20c.

COLEUS.

The most ornamen- tal of the foliage plants, and with its richly variegated fo- liage of crimson ma- roon, green and yel- low is very effective. Itis also very satis- factory for ribbon and carpet bedding, and being easily grown from seed is one of the most pop- ular plants of its class. Germinates in from5 to 7 days. Tender perennial. New hybrids mixed. Pkt ic.

COLUMBINE. (Aquelegia.)

Too much praise cannot be given to these elegant, free flowering and deser- vedly popular hardy plants. blooming profusely, through the spring into early

CINERARIA, FINEST MIXED.

summer. Hardy perennial. Chrysanthia—

The beautiful large flowered canary yel- low variety. very showy and satisfac- tory. Pktaic.

Durandi—One of the best of the early summer perennials. Curious striped flowers. Extremely sraceful and beau- tiful, and borne in great quantity high above the foliage, which itselfis very beautiful and at- tractive. Extra fine for cutting. Pkt 5c.

COSMOS.

This is a rapid growing autumn flowering plant. pro- ducing large bushes, seven feet high. They begin to bloomin August, and from that time until November each plant is covered with a massof bloom. The flowers are twoinchesin diamé@éter and resemble single dah.ias. The colors are pure white. bright pink, flesh color and

DS tory and economical § than from bulbs.

fF Pkt 10c.

' seed and bloom the first year.

deep rose, each having a deep yellow center. Germin- ates in from three to five days. :

Mammoth Perfection Mixed—Pkt 6c.

Hybrida Klondyke—Glowing orange red. Large flowering—pkt Se.

CYCLAMEN. ;

The flowers are of mammoth size and are borne well above the foliage on long, stiff stems. The coloring ineludes the most brilliant as well as the most delicate shades. The foliage is also handsome, being thick, fresh and large deep, rich, and green With showy, light markings. The cul- ture of Cyclamen seed is comparatively easy and is surly much more satis fac-

Mont Blanc—Is snowy white, Large.

Roseum — Lovely pink. Pkt10c.

Dark Crimson — :

vag rich color. Pkt" CYCLAMEN, GIGANTEUM. White With Red Throat—Pkt 10c.

' DAHLIA. ae But few people know that Dahliascan be raised from

The seed we offer, if sown We offer

early will bloom profusely all the autumn. Dahlia bulbs later on in this Catalogue.

Best Mixed Double Dahlias— Large flowering, Pompone, Cactus and Ealli- put. Pkt 10c, or two for 15c.

Giant Dahlia—Perfection @ single mixed. Largest and é most imposing of all Dahlias. Gives fine, large . flowers. We recommend this variety. j Pkt de.

New Dwarf Double Cactus Dahlia— the plants grow in compact, erect, well branched bushes, 30 inches in height. If sown as late as April (in the house), they will bloom all summer long, and until late in the fall. The flowers are double, and in a large variety of handsome and rich colors. A very blooming race. Pkt10c, three for 25c.

DOUBLE DAISIES.

The flowers average one and one-half to two inches in diameter, are very double, ranging in colors from snowy white to pink and blood red, with the prettiest combina- tion of pink and white. Good mixed, pkt dc.

DIANTHUS.

Hardy garden pinks. Forlasting cut flowers. ease of culture and freedom of bloom; these hardy garden pinks have no superior among annuals. Dianthus as follows.

Chinensis (Double Chinese Pink.) Double white— Pkt 10ce. :

Double Striped and Fringed—One of the finest of -

+he whole family. The flowers, which are very large and double, are beautifully fringed. colors. Pkt 10c.

Heddewigi—Double mixed. Colors varying from the

richest velvety crimson to the most delicate rose; indi-

Several varieties of —

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A. A. BERRY SEED GOMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA.

DIANTHUS.

vidual flowers very large. Doudle Crimson—F lowers very double. Pkt isc. Mouraing Cloak (jVhite Fril)—Rich blackish, vel- vety crimson, margined with pure white, making a unique contrast.

DATURA.

This plant, known as Horn of Plenty, will grow to a good sized shirubin asin- gleseason. The leav- es are large, dark green, and the stem isa brownish purple with a shining sur- face. The flower is trumpet-shaped and of immense size, hav- ing three funnels, one with in another, of a delicate French white marbled with royal purple on the outside. Choice mixed, pkt 5c.

ECHEVERIA.

(Hen and Chickens.)

These plants are easily and cheaply grown from seed. Many varieties mix- ed. These seedlings will furnish a real surprise; for few people have any idea of the great variety, in both shapes and colorings, that are found among the Echeverias. Our mixture comprises all the new sorts. Pkt 10.

EVERLASTING FLOWERS.

These are very popular and desirable for winter deco- rations, bouquets, wreaths, etc. They should be cut when coming into full bloom, tied into bunches and dried in the shade, tops downward. Mixed, pkt dc.

FEVERFEW.

On of the finest border plants that are alwaysin flower’ They bloom quickly trom seed, and are extra good for cutting. They also make fine plants for winter blooming in pots. Flowers, double like roses, and very profusely borne at alltimesof the year. Hahit dwarf and coms pact, making them either desirable for garden or pots.

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(Matricaria.)

Tom Thumb—Pure golden yellow. Pktic. FORGET-ME-NOT. (Myosotis.)

This is a neat and beautiful little plant. with star-like flowers, succeeding best in shady, moist situations.

Dwarf White—Elegant, bushy little plants 4 inches ‘high, covered with snow-white blossoms. Pkt 10c.

Blue— A beautiful cmopanion to the above. Pkt 10c.

Rose~The largest flowering and finest shaped variety; covered with exquisite rose-colored blossoms. Pkt 10c.

FOUR-O-CLOCK.

(Marvel of Peru.)

Known as Four O’- Clock because its flowers open about that time in theeven- ing and fade the next morning. It grows about two feet hich, with bright foliage and fragrant flowers of desirable colors. Set plants2 feetapart | Seed should be plant- ed in open ground where plants are de- sired. The roots may be taken up in the same manner as Dah- lias.

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Four Striped Leaf Varieties — mixed, pkt 5c.

, Fine Mixed—Pkt dc.

FOXOLOVE. (Digitulis)

The wonderful Foxglove is every year increasingly cul- tivated in shruberies and woodland walks. Itisa hardy perennial, easily grown, and the colors are varied and beautiful. It grows easily from the tiniest seed, and the seeds germinate with remarkable ease.

Purpurea—Very excellent variety, imported.

Mixed Varieties—Pkt ic.

Pkt 5c.

Exceedingly beautiful an - nual, produc- ing showy plants one to three feet high Large flowers from two to three inches across, Dro- ducing from early summer until frost. Unrivaled for cutting. Choic est mixed, pkt 5¢.

A magnificent class of house blooming, bulbous plants, with handsome, bell-shap- ed flowers in a diver- sity of the richest col- ors. Deliate and not easily raised, but the flowers are of such superb beauty as to}7 4 repay one for their j7.2 trouble. 7

Emperor Fred-j7: erick—Extra fine. |\4 Bright scarlet with |” broad white margin. Pkt 20c.

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GOLDEN ROD. The National Flow- er. Selected seed. Pkt 5c.

GERANIUM. Started early, this favorite flowercan be

GLOXINIA,

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produced from seed and flower the first season. Finest Mixed, scarlet, pkt dc.

GLADIOLUS.

The varieties of this mag- nificent plant are now num- Hered almost by hundreds; each year brings forth new and choice selections which have been produced from seed. This is the only meth- od of obtaining new varie- ties. Half hardy perennial. We offer bulbs of Gladiolus on Bulb Page found later.

GERANIUM. eed from the finest named sorts mixed. Pkt lic.

HELITROPE.

On account of its expuisite fra- «rance and the duration of its bloom the plantis widely grown. It does equally wellasa bedding plant or as a pot plant for the house in win- ier. It requires a light rich soil and where such is obtained it is very easily raised. Germinates in from fifteen to twenty days. Half hardy perennial; one foot. Pktic.

HIBISCUS.

Hardy Hybrids Mixed—A fast erowing perennial thatin one sea- son attains the height and dimen- sions of a shrub. Exceedingly fine forclumps or an ornamental hedge orsereen, never winter kill, and in mid summer when shrubry flowers are scarce, they bear for weeks, enormous flowers; white, bluishs, pale and deep pink, rose, etc., the most of them with deeper hued eye. Plants from spring sown seed will bloom in September. Pkt dc.

BERRY’S PRIZE HOLLYHOCK.

Allof our seeds of this beautiful flower have been saved from the fi- nest and largest double flowers only. and will produce flowers extremely double, and in the best, brightest and most charming colors.Sow early. Pkt 5c.

LANTANA.

Showy bedding and basket plants that are being used more extensively than ever before. They are in bloom continuously from spring un= tilfrost cuts them down in & the fall.

Dwarf Hybrida—T his f new section is an Improve- mentinevery way. The flo- wers are larger, the colors more varied showy: and the plants, which are of bushy compact habit—only 8 to 10 inches high-areof great val- ue for bedding as well as pot culture. Colors pink, red, or- searlet. white, ete. They bloom the first season from seed, and continuously. Mixed colors: pkt 8c.

LARKSPUR.

GLADIOLUS

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Hollyhocks.

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Perennial Varieties.—Foliage clean and pretty: habit strong and good; flowering branches of some varieties often four feet high; flower spikes six inches or more in length. Propagated by division of roots and from seed. Sow in open ground inearly spring, and strong plants

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will be produced by fall that will bloom the next spring. and some of them the first season.

Chinese-I"ine. two SSS 3 Ss to three feet high; |S white. Pkt 5c.

Zalil- A hardy yel- low larkspur. Af lovely shade of sul- phur yellow. bearing sbikes of forty to fifty blossoms each, an]. inch in diameter; |: plants one to two feet high. Pkt 10e.

New Large Flow- ing Hybrids-- Three |: to six feet high; flow- ers of various hues. Very showy. Finest varieties mixed. Pkt 5c.

LOBELIA

The flowers exibit a Z2= SS wonderful variety of pink, carmine, purple and rich purple blue. These hybrids bloom with great If sown in February or March will flower the Pkt 15c.

LarRKsPuR, HYACINTH FLOWERED.

Treedom. same season. Half hardy perennial.

MARIGOLD.

These annuals are old favorites in our gardens, but have greatly improv- ed recently in size and doubleness of its flowers. Very effective for groups and masses.

African- Double mixed largest. Pkt 5e.

Legion of Honor— One of tne handsomest and prettiest of the Mari- golds. The plants grow nine inches high, are in- sect and drought-proof, and willbloom from the middle of summer until late in the fall. Flowers: rich golden yellow. marked with velvety brown. Pkt 5c.

Prince of Orange— Deep orange color. very large and extra fine. Pkt dc. :

Martynia-— Large flowering. foliage thick. soft and vele vety. The seed-pods are curiously shaped. Flowers fragrant. delicate rose-lilac, blotched and shaded with crimson. Pkt 5c.

MIGNONETTE.

Double Flowering Is the largest variety mixed: in- cludes all the preceeding named separate colors and oth ers. Pkt 10c; three for 20c,

Berry’s Giant Machet—The flowers of this plant are larger inevery way than those of other sorts. The spikes are very dense. Its foliage is distinct, being crinkly, whileits fragrance is strong and most delicious. The best Mignonette for all purposes. It is an everbloomer, the flowers lasting untillate in the fall. Do not fail to procure Berry’s Giant Machet for sowing in your garden, and an extra package to sow in pots in June or July to bloom next winter. Pkt 5c; three for 10c: % oz 30c; oz 5oc.

MIXTURE OF FLOWER SEEDS--SPECIAL.

Many: -persons »derive’ pleasure from watching the growth of-a-varied bed of flowers, entirely outof the usu- al trim garden style, while others desire a much more extensive collection than their means will permit. To both of these classes the foltowmg 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 throught the day and evening, while some of them are suitable for cutting. Large pkt 10c.

Flowers for Bouquets—This mixture comprises seeds of annual producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly allof them having long stems. Planted in a section of the gardenit will furnish a con- ~ stant supply of cut flowers. Large pkt 10c.

PAMPAS GRASS.

Magnificent ornamental grass, producing numerous flower stems surmounted by plumes of silver inflorse- cence. » Half hardy perennial, ten feet high. Pkt 5c.

| NASTURTIUM. Everybody’s Flower. ~; This-plant is to be found in every flower garden. Those

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PANSY PLANT.

These little beauties need no extended 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 are a specialty with us, and we use the greatest care in selecting, growing and importing only the the best strains of these universal favorites. Pansies need a moist, rather shady location and rich soil. They should

‘be watered frequently in dry weather. Seed started in February or March will produce early spring flowers. A packet contains from 100 to 150 seeds.

Fire King—The three lower petals each have a deep brown red blotch, with margin of yellow, while the upper “two petals are of a most intensely firey red. Pkt 5c. ' Emperor William—Ultra-marine blue with dark centers Pkt 5e. ‘Snow Queen—Pure white. Pkt 5c.

Cardinal Red—New, rich brownish scarlet. Pkt 5c.

Deep Yellow—Very rich. Pkt 5c.

Fine Mixed—Pkt 5c.

Giant Odier Blotched—Large flower. Pkt 5c.

Paris Pansy Mixture—Thousands of these Pansies are sold daily inthe Paris market. The flowers of this strain are as large as the Trimardeau, and far. superior. In color and substance of petals, the blotches are more conspicious. Pkt 5c.

Trimardeau Mixture—Flowers large, with dark olotch on three lower petals, The best low priced mixture of Giant Pansies. Pkt 5c.

who have growing the old sorts for years will look with delight upon the flowers produced from oul seeds, as they -willshow a brill- iancy of coloring unsurpassed by

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any other strain. — Plants will de best if the soil is not to Germinates in from 8 to 10 days. A half har- dy annual.

Major Mixed- Tall-Pkt 5c; 0210¢ ¥% |b 50e.

Dwarf—Pkt 5c; oz 10c. % Ib 50e.

Black Nastur- tium—FExtra fine and an improve- ment over the common.sorts .Pkt 8c.

OXALIS TROPEOLOIDES. Suitable for rock work, rustic baskets, hanging bas- kets,.é€te., largely used in parks. Flowers a deep yellow; leaves brown; height 6inches. Pktdc.

SWEET PEAS.

The most popular annual grown.

To get best results plant in trenches 6 inches deep, as plants grow up gradually fillin about the roots till the ground is level. When starting peas, only plant one inch under ground, and then fillin as above. Sow early you willhave a garden all summer as they bloom best when kept well picked.

We list the choicest varieties only. All prices POSTPAID.

ped NASTURTIUM, CHAMELEON.

SWEET PRAS.

Eckford Mixture—This mixture contains more than 140 varieties, including the novelties of 1905 and other choice varieties. By mail postpaid, pkt 5c; oz 10¢; 44 1b 20c; ¥% lb 30c;3 1b 5dc.

All Colors Mixed—This is also a very good mixture: containsmore than 25 varieties, and will furnish fine flowers through the entire season. By mail pkt dc,

Bargain Mixture — We find ourselves with large stocks of the very best varieties named, and we have taken a few hundred pounds and mixed them. Postpaid, 0z 5c; 4 Ib 12¢3 Ib 30c.

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SWEET PEAS Continued. Othello—Dark maroon, beautiful shade.

Blanche Ferry—Popv lar white and pink.

_ Blanche Berpec, tase white, one of the best pro- : ‘duced. .§ + Navy Blue—Indigo blue. Intense rich color.

Dorthy Eekford—One of the latest novelties produc- » edin California. : Jennie Gordon— Variegated colors, delicate shades. . King Edward—Considered the finest novelty on the

boy eee ‘Grisel Hamilton—Mauve and lavender. sub- d tones, well blended. Eckford—White and lilac. irs. Kenyon-— Light primrose. liss Willmot—Orance pink, with rose center. _ Mrs. Walter Wright—Novelty variegated colors. - Prima Donna—Povre pink and rich shade. =. Marchioness of ‘Cholmondelay—French novelty ¥ ry sweet scent: > ke Iden Rose— Primrose color, light pink. t Blanc—Pure white. Large Mixed-—Special mixture on these varie- ucing largest flowers.

Your choice one packet each, any 15 varieties 45c. oe 10 *s 35c.

5 20c.

Single packets 5c each. Named varieties 4 lb 15c; % lb 95c: 11b 50ce. All prices postpaid.

PETUNIA.

_ For freedom of bloom, variety of colors, ease of culture

_ and effectiveness these rank with the asters, phlox and

-yverbenas. If only a little care is bestowed upon them. Petunias will produce their handsome, sweet scented flowers, in. their delicate gud: gorgeous b’oom throughout. a ghee summer,

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| double petunias. Seed

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‘ will produce flowers.

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- produce from:20 to 30 S » per cent of doubles,

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single flowers. Pkt15c

Blotched and ) Striped—Flowers with star-shaped [@ blotches of- sy m- iii | metrical form; fine& ' for bedding and win- PeTuNta, SINGLE FRINGED AND cca, dow~boxes.- ‘Pkt 5c _ Petunia; Finest Mixed—A choice strain, including / Many et the large Bewense varieties. Pkt 5c; % oz 20c.

: PHLOX. Dl véez hardy. annual, thriving in almost any location.

One of the very best of all bedding annuals is the Phlox rummondi. The various varieties of this flower surpass most everything else in dazzling brilliancy of color.

fuseness. of blooms and of duration in bloom. The wer sortsof Phlox are sofar ahead of the older varie- chat we have discarded all the latter and offer none “but those beautiful new ones. Mixed Pkt 5c.

- ss CALIFORNIA POPPY. This has long beén classed among the mostbeautiful da popular annuals, being of the easiest culture and

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giving great satisfaction. From Spring-sown seeds they bloom profusely until late in the autumn, making them invaluable for bedding. The flowers are beautifully and variously formed. Some are flat and wide, some saucer- shaped, others very deep with flaring edges. Color shin- ing yellow, some shading into deep Graney, Pkt dc.

POPPIES. . Great advance has been- made in sacenteifcerstn the development of the poppy, which has brought.it into de- served popularity, and it may be ‘safely said that no other flower produces more ; brilliant display of colors during blooming period. Peony Flowered—Flow- ersin size and color, equal to peonies. a Pkt 5c; oz 20c.

Double Carnation Flow ered—oOf large size and a variety of colors. Pkt 5c; % - oz 15¢e.

Single Poppies Mixed- —Many colors. Pkt 5c: %oz ZoCs ,

New Tulip—The pogeece and striking flowers are in- tensely vivid in color; the two outer petals form a tu- lipcup; after a time, deep black spots appear at the base of each petal. The glow ing scarlet of the large flow- ers:is such. that the eye cannot bear its glare when the sun is shining upon it. Pk 5c.

OGUBLE ROSE- FLOW ERED PORTULACA.

PORTULACA or MOSS ROSE.

One of the most showy and beautiful annuals, with a- bundant highly colored flowers. For baskets, beds, mas- ses oredging itis invaluable. Plant is dwarf or trailing: about six inches high: it requires scarcely any water and succeeds best in a warm sandy soil.

Double Rose Flowered Mixed—Unsurpassed for brilliancy and beauty. From first class seed, more than one-half of the plants will produce magnificent doub!e flowers, that can be transplanted eight inches apart as soon as they bloom, thus making the entire bed of dou- ble flowers. Pkt 10ce.

Finest Single Mixed—In great variety; large flow- ers of most brilliant colors. Pkt 5c oz 40c.

CHINESE GIANT-FLOWERING PRIMROSE.

Chinese Primroses are among the finest of winter and spring blooming pot plants; of healthy, sturdy growth, from six to eight inches high; for weeks producing large trusses of flowers, which, in our new giant varieties, av- erage from four and one-half to six inches in eivcumfer- ence. Seed sownin the spring produces fine plants for the next winter's blooming. Choice mixed; pkt 10c.

NEW SALVIA SPLENDENS, (Drooping Spikes.)

This new. large flowering Salvia, (Searlet Sage) has three times the flowering capacity on each spike of the ordinary Silvia Splendens. The flowers are produced in great numbers causing the spikes to droop by their weight, Itisone ofthe most desirable plants for deco-

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rative purposes if planted either singly or in groups with other plants. The flowers are of a most brilliant, daz- zling scarlet, produced in endless profusion and until late in the fall. Pkt 10c.

SALPIGLOSSIS.

Ease of culture is the first quality that commends the Salpiglossis to all amateur garden- ers. It thrives in any soil, and in almost any loca- tion, though, like other flowers, it responds’ readily to good treat- ment.

The New Empe- ror strain is a ve- ry great improve- ment on the older type inits increas- ed size of flowers, their improved shape, larger var- iety of colors, and more than all else in their singularly beautiful veins of gold. These are the only flowers, to our knowledge that show a glint of gold in their coloring. Pkt 10c.

SENSITIVE PLANT.

A curious and interesting annual. with.pinkish white flowers; the leaves close and drop when touched or sha- ken. Pkt 5c.

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SOLANUM.

There are not many flowers or plants that will make as fine an effect in one season as some of these Solanums. They grow from three to five feet in diameter and are splendid for groups on lawns, or in perennial or shrub borders. Of very easy culture.

Gilo Scarlet—Pkt 5c.

SWEET WILLIAM. (Dianthus Barbatus)

An old general favorite. It has been for years an un- failing favorite and cannot be surpassed in the grand display it makes throughout the latter part of the sum- mer and autumn. The plants bloom for several success- ive years, and better resultscan be obtained by sowing seed in the open ground early each spring as it has been found that young plants are much better bloomers and in every way more satisfactory than those which have been kept over from the preceeding year, 18 inches high

Hardy perennial. Germinates in from5 to 7 days. Best single and double. Mixed, Pkt 5c.

SNAPDRAGON. (Antirrhinum.)

Beautiful spikes of gaily colored flowers, producing abundantly the first summer un- til frost. Plants will also flower well during the second season.

Dwart Tom Thumb — Large flowering. A most beautiful new class, having all the finest colors and markings. Immense flowers and spikes,

STOCKS. (Gilly Flowers)

One of the most popular plants, for bedding, massing or Dotculture; for brilliancy and di- versity of color or profusion and du- ration of bloom it is unsurpassed. The Ten Weeks Stocks are gener- ally cultivated, and flower from 10 to 12 weeks after being sown; they grow from6 to 18 inches high, and when grown in light rich soil they bear an immense quantity of bloom each plant forme ing a perfect bou- auetof delightful fragrance. Half- hardy annual.

Ten Weeks New Giant—Pkt 10c.

Dwarf German— Pkt 10c.

ANTIRRHINUM, MaJus.

Pkt 8c.

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TOBACCO PLANT. (Nicotiana Afjinis.)

Sweet Scented— This plant attains a height of about two feet and produces an abundance of large, pure white flowers of delicious fragrance. If taken upin the fall cut back and potted, they will bloom all winter. Pkt 5c.

UMBRELLA PLANT or CYPERUS. Grows finely in Wa- ter w.th rich soil or mud, throwing up long stalks with nar-

row, green leaves. Easily raised from seed. Pkt 10c, UMBRELLA PLANT

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VERBENA.

This plant is grown in almost every garden and on al- most every lawn. For beds and borders it is more useful and attractive than any of which we know. It blooms freely the first season from seed having beautifully striped and variegated flower is more easily raised, and it will thrive anywhere. Germinates in from 8 to 10 days. Half hardy perennial.

Verbena Hybrida—Choice mixed. Pkt 5c.

Defiance—Brilliant scarlet. Pkt 5c.

_ Mammoth—FExtra large and improved variety. Very fine. Pkt 5c.

VINCA,

The vincas are among the most satisfactory bedding plants. They are very ornamental and bloom freely from early summer until destroyed by frost. In the fall they can be potted from the house and kept in bloom through the winter. Seeds can be started in the window or under glass. They are sown the last of March in flats or shallow boxes and placed in hot-bed. When plant- seedlings are large enough to handle they are trans- ed into flats and grown along in the hot-bed. About June 1 they are planted out, about one foot apart in the beds where they are to bloom. Annual,

Alba Pura—Pure white. Pkt 5c,

“Rosea—Bright rose. Pkt 5c.

WALLFLOWER.

Flowers the first TTT mT season from seed, i HW a Sa blooming in pro- | MY fusion from early June until late autumn frosts without injury. The blossoms are of large size and are borne in com- ‘pact short spikes or clusters and are exceedingly sweet scented. The plants are not injured by fall ‘frosts, and bloom until December. They are also hardy and bloom well the second year. The colors range from yellow to dark brown,

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striped, etc. Dwarit Doubie—Very large double blossoms. Pkt 5c. YUCCA FILIMENTOSA. The stately clumps Ps

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from the center in py REL _ every direction, are Dx ae aS extremely ornament- fu aN ® . al. Flower-like stalk oY aS - grows as high as a (9: A “a 'man’s head, and bear poy IW on the summet im- ; WS £¢ VOM GX Ad ~mense compound pan. 4 Cas a tae KY) xt” ‘icles of creamy, bell Si ,AUAA BAIN ‘shaped flowers. Each AY) ORG floret two inches #S.. || d

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which are produced in great profusion all summer, with- out doubt make as brilliant a display as any plant grown. It is Commonly grown in the border as a hedge plant. Itis very symmetrical and showy and when set from fifteen to twenty inches apart with other bright blooming plants between, its effect is simply marvelous. Seeds grow easily and are readily transplanted. Germinatesin from three to five days. Half hardy annual.

Queen Vic- toria—A fine new, large flowering Zin- nia, forming ~ handsome plants three feet high and mammoth, perfectly double, pure white flowers four inches or more in diam- eter. Pkt 5c.

Zinnja Dah- lia —A very beautiful and large double improvemen t on common Zinnia. It is one of the fin- est flowers in AA cultivation ZINNIA Pkt 5c,

Zinnia Mexicana—Dwarf variety; yeilow Pkt dc.

Tom Thumb—Very dwarf. Flowers are extra large. Pkt 5c.

Mixture of Double, Large Flowering Zinnia— Many colors; finest strain. Pkt 3 % oz 14e.

flowers.

NOVELTY.

THE LATEST THING. A CLIMBER. BALSAM APPLE.

ABSOLUTELY NEW. GET SOME, BE UP-TO-DATE. The great hardy perennial, makes quick growth and is a beauty.

WE DISCOVERER TT.

Native of Oklahoma, but grows in most any climate that is in the United States. Makes a good, healthy, strong wood vine, heavily covered with rich foliage and blossoms. The bloom is followed by small pods of a brill- iant red, somewhat resembling a small crab apple; but perfectly colored, a bright orange scarlet. The foliage has a deep rich green, with glossy look; keeps its fresh look in spite of dust and hot weather, makes a dense growth, therefore is un surpassed for porch shade or ai- bor covering. Plant in good rich soil; keep well watered till it gets a start; then it will care for itself. It is the coming climer. Don’t miss this chance to get it. Every- one who has seen it wanted it at once. It made thirty feet of vine in one season; last year. Wenever saw any- thing toequalit. Started.two years ago with two secds. We now have enough to offer. Order early while it lasts as our supply is sure to run out. Three seeds in a packet.

Price—Postpaid, per packet 10c. KEEP COOL IN SUMMER.

Our list of decorative vines are the best. Weonly cat- alogue such varieties as we know will give compicte sat- isfaction. Look them over carefully; we are sure you will find just what you need to shade your porch, or cool that south room during the summer months. The com- forts of a cool shady spot are hard to think of in January

but you must plan a head for comfort in summer just as

you provide fuel for winter use.

WHITE CANE, SEE PAGE 72.

A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA.

BERRY’S HARDY GLIMBERS.

ANTIGONON or MOUNTAIN BEAUTY.

The Moutain Beauty is a handsome climber of Mexican origin. Flowers of brightest rose color borne in graceful clusters. It is best to sow seed indoors early and transplant to: open ground when conditions are. fa- vorable. * Hardy. Pkt10c. —

CANARY - BIRD VINE.

(Tropaecolum Ca- nariense.)

A beautiful rap- id annualclimber, the charming lit- tle canary colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemb- lance to a bird withits wings half expanded. Pktdc.

Mountain Beauty.

MADERIA VINE.

A half-hardy, tuberous-rooted climbing plant, of rapid growth, bearing copious and graceful racemes of fragrant white flowers, very useful for screens, trellis or rock- work. Strong roots, each 5c; 1 doz 40c; 100 $2.00.

° CINNAMON VINE.

The Cinnamon Vine from the Orient, is one of the most charming of climbers, and will quickly surround your arbor, window or veranda with a profusion of vines cov- ered with handsome, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and sweet-scented flowers, making it a perfect bower of beauty. PERFECTLY HARDY—thriving anywhere, and

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once planted will grow for many years, and be a source of constant delight to the possessor. . The vine often runs twenty-five to forty feet, and when trained over and about a window or veranda is universally admired, while its many clusters of eunique while flowers send out an amount of delicious fragrance that is truly wonderful

as it is indescribable. They stand the hardest winter without injury, and burst forth in all their marvelous splendor very early in the spring. May be grown indoors in winter, and make one of the most attractive of win- dow climbers.

One strong root by mail, postpaid.........0........5. 10c | Five strong roots by mail, postpaid............2.... 22 20C Twelve strong roots by mail, postpaid............. .- 50c Thirty strong roots by mail, postpaid.......... ....- $1.00

Safe arrival and satisfaction guaranteed. Full direc- tions for planting, ete., accompany the roots. ~ 7 Plant any time from early spring up to June.

CYPRESS VINE. Flowers star-shaped; colors Pkt 5c. ,

This is a delicate vine.

white and scarlet. All colors mixed.

WILD CUCUMBER.

This is the quickest growing climber on our list. Grows wild selfsown in many parts of the west. It will grow thirty feet in one season. It is thickly dotted over with pretty, white fragrant flowers, followed by an abundance of ornament-" al and prickly seed pods. For a trellis, or a pillar, no annual vine is more chaste, and it will quick- = ly cover an old tree or an

unsightly building. Pkt5c; % oz 10c.

JAPANESE HOP.

Variegated—There is no hardier climbing vine than the Japanese Hop, and for quick, growth resistance to drouth or insects it has no equal. A new sort, it possesses all the good qualities of its parent, and in addition has beauti- fully variegated fol- iage, splashed and streaked with white. Pkt 10e,

Green Leaved Japanese Hop-One of the most rapid growing ornamental climbers. Pkt dc.

KENILWORTH IVY.

One of the most beautiful of basket, or vase plants is Kenilworth Ivy (Linaria Cymball- aria) and it can be grown readily from seeds by anyone as readily as a Morning Glory. Seedling

JAPANESE Hop, VARIEGATED.

plants are of rapid growth, come into bloom in a few |

weeks, and make long, drooping sprays of exquisite foli- age thickly set with lovely little flowers. The plants thrive in a cool, dense shade, and requires plenty of

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| ee moisture about the roots. The plants are hardy perenn- ial, w:th protection at the north, and are excellent for _earpeting a bed of roses or gladiolas, for a north window, or a window the sun does not reach, this lovely basket -_ is just suited. It also does wellin plant vases kept in a shady place.

PASSION FLOWER, “SOUTHERN BEAUTY.” One of the prittiest of all flowers and climbing plants. Vill grow perfectly alloverthe United States. For the ‘window it is splendid. and outof doors it will ran up a

llis twenty feet, covered with beautiful blooms four to five inches across, which are delightfully sweet. The ‘eolor is peculiar, of blue, white pink and red. The plants will remain in the ground over winter if protected, and ‘ploom every season for years. Every gardener in the ‘country should have one. Ifsownearly the plants will bloom allsmmmer. Pktdc

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MOONFLOWER.

The Moonflower is the most popular, quick-growing plant in cultivation. Its rapid, luxurant growth, its thick, overlapping, glossy foliage, and its nightly scores yfimmense, silky blooms of rare fragrance, are merits that cannot be over-estimated. By actual count, a strong vine will bear from one to three thousand of its surperb blossoms ina season. Itis very fine for piazzas. Ykt 5c.

MORNING GLORIES.

These “glories” of the old home gardens are again com- ing into popular favor, and the improved sorts are so bright. fresh and beautiful, that we cannot help loving

them. and like children, they are the glory and bright- ness of our home.

Fine Mixed—A mixture of the old varieties. Pkt 5c.

P SMILAX. This plant is not surpassed forits glossy, deep green,

waxy and most delicate foliage. Itis very well adapted for vases and trellises, and will be found excellent for parlor and window culture.

== = nee The finest green there is for bouquet work. Soak the seed in water for = == twelve hours and plant in pots or hot-bed and keepin warm moist place EA Perennial climber. Germinates in from fifteen to twenty days. Pkt 5c; : z ppv Ste & 44 OZ .6¢. ' ) be eS eee ee Se ae CAR-SUL TOBACCO POWDER. oy SUVVER o> = % ale _ A necessary requisite to gardeners and all those growing flowers. It INE:: mem 6s a positive and convenient exterminator of all kinds of insect life on ’ ——S———— Se Qo - plants in me ane house, window garden or field. It is safe and will . “ate. not injure the tenderest plant. is = ss gaa.” did ferilizer as well. One of the Dee Fine SEED. BY SAE Tae. : < gm ‘ ever oifered in this line and if your plants are 3 Seesaw §=§=6not doing well you should send us an order for R See ree =6a packageofthis. We fully guarantee it and = ath, 2 ve after using half of the package. if not satisfied ae j = hee se OD that it is doing the work and not just what we Ae tik os Ate Eg : claim forit, kindly returnit and we will re- ‘ bart a =k fund the money paid for it. af a oh. AS Coa Sa Se Price—Postpaid. 4 0z package 15c; 8 oz 25c. Pn es B,0°R One yoo & Directions for using on each package. “4, aa gh pee +r a.6 a AMERICAN ARBOR VITA fy Sipe: < ie SK ee OY ee Gp We have an emense supply. order all you /#/ ff ~™ = 66% A ee en A ages @ want. An illustrated book of instructions free ‘Gt Se eee eee tems 86 to all whoorder as above. This little book will we Are 3 3 be of great value as by following its suggest- eo ; ==> i. Rete % jons there need be no failure and every tree ¢ =F és saa fen te? pe =e) =6can be made to live and thrive. ese ee en SOG, : More than 600.000 sold last spring and are ie Ss Be? 5 ate: pleased with them. Shipped separately and not with other goods. ~~ f Qe? eres : No order accepted for less than one lot at these prices.“ 2 ete eee a =: We can ship this evergreen all through late winter, spring and up to z eee ie Mare June 10th with perfect safety. It does not start new growth until after tha SR bie oe tn Price—200 trees from 4to 8 inches high, delivered anywhere, £2. 00. = eee gh eh ee 150 trees 8 12 inch high, shipped anywhere, £2- 00. This number of trees : 5 Soe es ee either lot, will make a hedge 150 feet long. ie See tee Mixture of Climbers—This is a liberally filled pacxet of seed of many beautiful annual climbers, suitable for growing together. Large — : mB = pkt 10c. Nn

In making up your assortment of seeds for the year, don’t neglect to order a few varieties of Herbs. should have a placein everv vegetable garden. Sow seed in shallow drills one foot apart, and whep up, thin out and transplant to a few inches apart. The chief puint isto harvest them properly, which should be done onadry day when not quite in full bloom, then dry quickly and pack closely, entirely excluded from the air. ‘Prices all postpaid.

’ Varieties preceded by an * are perennial.

| Anise—Used for garnishing, seasoning and for cor- dials- Pkt5c; oz 10c.

| Balm—Used for making balm wine or tea. oz 20c.

Carawz2y—Sceds are used for flavoring bread. pastry, meats, etc. Pkt 5c: oz 1Uc; 4 Jb 2Ce; Ib 6c.

Castor Oil Plant—Pkt 3c: oz 5c: % Jb 20c, 1b 35c. Chervil—Well known. Used like parsley. Pkt5c; 0z 15c; 4 Ib 40c.

Coriander—The seeds are used for flavoring. Pkt 5c. | 02 Te; 4 1b 18c; Ib 4de.

} Dill—Leaves are used in pickles and for flavoring soups and sauces. Pkt5c: 0z 7c; 4 Jb 20c; Ib 60c.

Pkt 5c;

: Horehound—Leaves used for flavoring, also in manu- facturing a cough remedy.

Pkt 5c; 0z ldec.

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HERBS.

Hyssop—The tops and flowers are used for Hyssop tea KLOG3,0Z loc:

* Lavender—The leaves are sometimes used for sea- soning, but the plantis chiefly grown for its flowers which are used in the manufacture of perfumery. Pkt 5c; oz 15c,

Sweet Marjorum—The leaves and the end of the shoots are used for flavoring, both in summer and also dried for winter use, Pkt5c; oz 1Uc: 4 1b 5dc; 1b $1.00.

Rosemary—The leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt 5es Oz 20c.

Saffron—Used in coloring certain dishes, also for fla- voring. Pkt 6c; oz 15c,

Sage—Leaves and tops used for seasoning and stuffing. Pkt 5c; oz Ibe.

Sorrel—A valuable herb. Pkt 5c; oz 10c.

Summer Savory—The leaves and_young shoots are

used for flavoring. especially for boiled string beans. Pkt5e; oz i€c, % 1b 25c; 1b 80e.

Thyme—tUsed for seasoning. A tea is also made for nervous headache. Pkt5c; % oz 1c, oz 25c.

Winter Savory—Used for seasoning. Pkt 5c, 0z 20c.

Wormwood—Beneficial for poultry. Should be plant- ed in poultry yards. Pkt 5c; oz 10c, % 1b 50c.

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ERING BULBS.

Bulbs Make the Surest and Quickest Way to Get Blooms.

Beautify Your Home. Bulbs are easily grown and produce blossoms early and late.. Bulbs for spring plant- ing require scarcely any care and aguickly make a gog- eous display. The *_ ibs are easily keptover winter keep- ing them like potatoes. They will always return, at a trifling expense, one hundred fold in beauty and attrac- tiveness. They multiply very rapidly and by purchasing a few youcan soon have plenty anda good collection. Our bulbs are of good size and aresent well packed and postpaid upon receipt of price. We do not ship out too early in the season as they are liable to become frosted inshipping. We handle only the principal varieties and those that are the most popular and willgive you the highest satisfaction in the production of beautiful flowers for the money invested. We pay the postage

BEAUTIFUL CANNAS..

All flower lovers know that these plants make one of the most decorative beds; both when in bloom and before and after. They have made a wondorful im- provement in the past few years and are generaliy con- sidered to be the most showy and beautiful of all bed- ding plants. having a tropical appearance, with big broad leaf with blossom that is truly orchid like, it makes the most desirable round bank of colors in the lawn, or a nice wealth of color around the porch. Use the green foliage varieties for the fore ground, as they grow frcm 3 to 6 feet high; and red foliage variety for the back. Good vigorous bulbs will make plants quickly, and once start- ed with bulbs youcan add varieties from year to year with practically no expense. We list only the best varie- ties of each distinct type: as there are too many with but slight differences under different names to make it possi- ble to list all. See mixed Cannas for many varieties.

Price—On all varieties listed below. Live dormant roots postpaid 15c each; 3 roots 40c; 1 doz $1.40. Can be furnished until about May ist.

For large quantities see our Bulb Collections on inside back cover.

Beaute Poitevine—A very dark, crimson variety with dark, metalic green foliage and deep, rich crimson flowers. A prolific bloomer. Undoubtedly a magnificent variety.

Unique New Canna. “Striped Beauty”—Odd and interesting. Rich canary yellow, prettily streaked with linesof rich glowing crimson; that radiate from a center of deepred. Flowers are borne in great bunches and make a grand display both when planted singly and in beds.

President Faivre—This is one of those large growing ved bronze foliage varieties, which are almost indispen- sible for the center of bed. Height 5 feet; leaves long, broad and of attractive color. Produces numerous spikes of amaranth red flowers, petals being rather narrow.

Florence Vaughan—Very large, bright yellow, dot- ted with scarlet, mostly semi-double, the spots of scarlet aresmall and very delicate. Foliage green. Height about 4 feet.

Mixed Cannas—Choicest varieties mixed. We make this mixture of bulbs as the list of varietiesisso long it is impossible for us to list them all, so we offer these which contain 15 of the most leading types.

Price—postpaid, 10c each.

DAHLIAS

Dahlias are again very popular and are regaining great popularity and admiration among all flower loving people They produce an abundance of flowers from June until after frost, and the more the flowers are cut off the more profusely they will bloom. They produce a large heavy stalk which set forth large numbers of beautiful blossoms. We know of nothing more showy for table dec- oration or loosely arranged bouquets than the long stem- med cactus or single stemmed dahlia. For some years past specialists have been at work improving them, and the result has been some of the most lovely varieties. We raised a large field of them last summer and every one

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who saw them were astonished at the beautiful sight, as they were one massof large deep colored flowers.

The secret of success in growing dahlias; lies in having a good deep mellow soil, deeply spaded and enriched with well rotted manure. Ask for prices on large iots.

Black Diamond--The largest and most perfect of its color yet produced; almost jet black when first expand- ing, changing to a velvety black maroon. Price—Post- taid, each 25c.

Red Hussar--A grand, new show variety, of large size. Colorgpurest cardinal red, without traits of either purple orcrimson. Plantisa vigorous grower, produces flowers on long stems, and we regardit as the choicest bright red dahlia for bedding and cut flowers. Price— Postpaid, each 15c.

Queen Victoria--This has long be2n considered the finest deep yellow variety which we have. Plant; a ro- bust grower and so covered with flowers as to appear al- most like a solid mass of golden yellow color. Blooms ear ly, very freely and continuously. Price—Postpaid’ each 15c.

Orange Queen--One of the most striking decorative dahlias in our collection. The color isa peculiar shade of orange vermillion. Plant alarge vigorous grower and blooms early and constantly. Price—Postpaid each 20c.

Dahlia Eltie—One of the most delicate colors and very popular. White suffused lavender, almost a pink with deep lavender edge. It has been a favorite from the start. Price—Postpaid. 15c each.

NOTE—our special offer on bulbs jnside back cover.

GLADIOLUS

These are very showy flowers, easily cared for and great producers of bloom. One spike, if picked when be- ginning to bloom and placed in water will keep a week, each and every bud developing fully. No other flower gives the complete satisfaction this one does for house and lawn decoration. Get started with these, you can save bulbs from year to year, and with an occasional

new variety. introduced to your collection, will make a —

beautiful decoration for years at but a small cost.

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Mcohonrk.--A strong, rank grower. blooms of large size and great sub- stance, deep dark pink, with spotted throat, shaded orange and flaked

With maroon. Price 10c each.

Mrs Henry Ward Beecher- Beautiful deep rosy crimson. well-opened flower with white throat, freely marked and spotted with

bright carmine. Price 10c each.

-African--Black crimson with pure white blotch on the throat, the

darkest colored of all. Price 10c each.

Chameleon--Compact spike. color a rich combination of slate, or

ange, white, and violet, odd. Price 10c each.

Isaac Buchanan--Golden Scepter--Clear canary yellow.. Price each

10c.

May--White ground, penciled with crimson. Price 10c each

OUR GRAND MIXED GLADIOLI.

Fine Mixed Lemoine--A splendid range of colors. Price 10e each

Groff’s Hybrids--A highly prized strain of white mixed. 10c each.

Striped and Variegated. Extra fine mixed. Price 10c each.

Silver Trophy Strain--Special selected collection prepared from

the cream of the world’s named introductions. Price 15c each.

Berry’s Extra Fine Mixed--Embracing all of our choicest var-

ieties. Price 10c each.

ROSES

Hardy Hybrid Tea. (Constant Blooming.)

The Rose is one of the most beautiful flowers grown, fra- grant and lovely. We grow them, and make a specialty of those sorts that are hardy in oursec- tion. All the varieties we offer are of the choicest, and will winter here in Page County. Iowa with- out covering. Points fur- ther north; a little pro- tection of straw or leaves oe PS Wire ii will be necesary. Our LS I AT prices are very low.

4 STECE—We will not ship roses until the weather is fit *o set them out unless requested to do so. They can be yianted in pots until the weather becomes warm enough for oper ground. It is best however to wait until it is time to set them out in the open air, which runs from the first of Apeti emit! the first of deme,

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THE NEW JERUSALEM

(Introduced by us in 1905.)

A new creation in the hardy hybrid tea rose and exquisicely beautiful. It comes from France, the country that produces all our hardy roses. It is very vigorous, grows with beautiful foliage, very large bud, which is long and shapely, borne ona long. stiff stem. The color isa deep, rosy pink, the inside of petals shaded and touched with gold- en yellow. It is pronounced, without a doubt, the finest rose ever produced.

Price 25c each, for one year old plants. 50c for two year old bushes, postpaid.

Baron Rothschild--Rich, satiny pink; one of the best.

The Bride-A lovely, pure white, very fragrant rose.

. Coquet des Alps-Pure white, center-shaded rose.

Gen. Jacqueminot--A rich, dark crimson, with velvety sheen, full and fragrant. The best known rose, perhaps in the world.

Helen Gould--The flowers are full and perfect- ly double, the buds beautifully formed, long and pointed. The color is a warm, rosy crimson. Itis a good rose for winter blooming in the house.

Madame Caroline Testout.. Both flowers and buds are extra large and of elegant form. Color brilliant, satiny rose, deepening in center to clear red.

Meteor—Color rich, velvety, crimson. P’ant of vigorous growth and free flowering. A constant bloomer.

Monthly Cabbage — continuous bloomer; bright pink; deliciously fragrant.

Paul Neyron—Probably the largest of all roses; color, aclear dark pink, shaded carmine, Form ef flowers, bold smd endsome Very fragram

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Rainbow—Beautiful pink, streaked with crimson.

Vick’s Caprice--Hardy, variegated, bright; rose distinctly striped

with rich crimson. Very fragrant.

White La France--[dentical with La France except in color, which Price--Postpaid, one year old plants 15c each.

White Cochet--Pure white; flowers enormous and very fragrant. a sulphur yellow. Blooms large and

is pearly white.

Yellow Cochet--Color double.

Marechal Neii—The grandest of all golden yellow roses. superb, of extra large size, double and deliciously fragrant. Partakes somewhat of the Rambler growth; makes a short vine. If kept cut will

make a beautiful bush.

Crimson Rambler--This will grow eight to ten feet in a season, the flowers appearing in great panicles of deep, rich, crimson color like

blood-colored velvet. Blooms but once in one season.

Baby Rambler. The new rose; successive blooms every day from Bush hardy, reaching height of 24 to 30 inches. Blooms, in rich red clusters and very continuous blooming. Especially valuable for culturein potsor for a hedge rose. Greatest of forcing No one should be without this wonder-

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Prices— Postpaid, 1 one-year old plant 20c; 1 two-year old plant 50c. Price on all roses, unless otherwise noted for good, strong, one year old plants, postpaid 15c; two year

old plants postpaid 50c.

Note our special Rose Offer Inside of back cover. All can afford to buy ai these

prices.

TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS.

The up-to-date market gardener and farmer provides himself with a complete set of garden tools to do his work in asystematic and thorough manner. In select- ing our tools and implements we have chosen only the very best and those best adapted, which can be furnished for the least money. There area few makes of garden tools exclusively adapted which are very expensive and have a number of attachments that are of no value. The tools we offer are simply first-class and there are none better made. You makeno mistake in ordering any thing

we are offering as they are guaranteed and if not pleased you may return them.

THE BACON.

Greatest garden tool of the age—A good seed drill plow, cultivator, weeder and pulvecizer, singly or com- bined. No farmer can afford todo without them. Only

S by buying in large quantitics we are enabled to quote such extremely low wholesale prices. Guaranteed to be as good asis made. Gives excellent service.

The improve- ments this year are wonderful, steel frames have reduced the wei- ght and increased the strength.

NO. 1 DRILL Steel Frame Continuous Row

These drills are showing except- tionally fine sow- ae Cae are but 25 pounds in weight and run very ightly.

The feed which is entirely new. is not a modification of any in use, is simple, durable, easily adjusted, with no brushes, rubber or wire parts to get out of order Itis made of iron and from its peculiar construction handles the most delicate seed without bruising or breaking. Can be varied toany amount, sowing evenly to the last seed.

In sowing parsnips, carrots, beets, salsify wrinkled peas, smooth or prickly spinach, corn, beans, ete., it has no equal,

The Bacon feed by s very simple combination not only

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gives holes or passages suitable for the various seeds but also has the zroperty of varying the passages ina manner not found in any other drill. This particular feed and combination gives a universal drill of excel- lence.

Price—Drill alone f. o. b. Clarinda, $6.50.

NO. 10 DRILL, STEEL FRAME.

Same as No. 1. except it has the hill dropping attach- ment and has no cultivator frame, as we find there is no demand for cultivator attachments with this machine.

Price—$7.50 boxed f.o.b. Clarinda.

SINGLE WHEEL CULTI- VATOR NO 3.

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With this tool a garden can be kept cleaner with half the labor than with tne old fashioned hoe.

Price —f. o. b. Clarinda $4.25.

BACON COM- BINED DRILL AND TOOLS. NO. 2.

This consists of tools No 1and No. 3, making a combin- ation that every farmer should have. It is the greatest garden tool everoffered. Easily adjusted, perfect in con- struction, and cheapin price. With this combination is included a complete drill, five teeth, two hoes and one plow.

The Combined drill has none of the undesirable fea- tures of this class, the parts requiring no modification. The drill is detached from the cultivator by the removal of two bolts.

Price—Boxed f. o. b. Clarinda, $9.00.

GRAND COMBINATIN BACON DRILJ. NO.7. This implement is the No. 1 Drilland No, 4 Cultivator combined. ThisCultivator may be used as a single or double wheel cultivator; working straddle or between rows, is quickly and easily adjusted from one to the other,

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and can be made into. a cultivator, plow, hoe or drill; or any compin- ation of them all. Most complete tool ever offered.

Price—$9.50, f. o. b. Clarinda. COMBINED SINGLE og DOUBLE WHEEL TOOL

Consists of a two wheel cultivator with hoes,plow and cultivator, and can be used as a single wheel M cultivator if desired.

A great many use this in preference to the No 3 on account of itsad- @vantage in being con- verted into two imple- ments. Itis handy many times in Cleaning the rows.

Price—Boxed f. o. b. Clarinda, $4.50.

EUREKA SEED DRILL

For kitchen garden and hot-bed. It vill

sow and cover beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions and allsuch seed, with the greatest regularity. The quality of work equal to that done by the most cost

ly machines and infinitely bet- ter and faster than hand work.

This drillis not a toy but a strong practical machine that willlastmany years. By using this drill you save seed and time. You standin an upright posit- ion, the work is easier, you get a better stand and better re- turns.

WS EUREKA SEED DRILL.

ADJUSTABLE SPRING TOOTH HOE or GARDEN CULTIVATOR.

Best Cheap tool made—You cannot afford to do without one at the price. It will dig your potatoes inthe fall by removing the center shovel and reversing the other four. A small boy can operate it with ease. It weighs three pounds, is almost as wide as the common hoe. This cul- tivator is worthits price every day it is used in the garden. No matter if you have oneof the large size cultivators, you need one of these.

Price only 31.00f. o. b. Clarinda, 3s

HAWKEYE 14 TOOTH HARROW. TOO CHEAP TO BE GOOD? No we bought a large amount; got tnem cheap and give you the advantage of it. Every farmer should haveone. You need it to sow

Price—31.00 f. o. b. Clarinda.

Rape in your corn when you lay it by. It is drawn by one horse and operated by § manor hey, No too! will de as

much good in working potatoes, beans, and garden stuff

. or helpout as much when you getin a tight place with your corn. We know that one will pay for itself many times in ayear. They are adjust- able to different widths from 26 to 34 inches by the lever which is easily

even while in motion, thus suiting all It is capable of stirring the soil to a making a fine drowth, and so

operated, widths of rows. able good depth without throwing is up thus soil mulch so much desired in resisting much advocated by noted farm writers. Price—$3.50 f, o. b. Clarinda.

IMPROVED 5-TOOTH CULTIVATOR.

Our customers have been call- ing fora5-tooth cultivator: so we have procured the best. This is an implement that can be adapted to many uses about the farm, and every up-to-date farmer ought to have one. Itis made of the very best ma- terials — steel and _ Malleable iron—and in the very best manner. Itcan be adjusted to the different widths of rows by means of a lever. There is nothing shoddy about it—nothing cheap but the price. and wedo have that ridiculously low. considering the high grade and finely finished cultivator we offer.

Price—$3.75 f. o. b., Clarinda.

THE RED CHIEF CORN AND POP CORN SHELLER.

Guaranteed to doas good if not better work than any sheller on the market. Shells both corn and pop corn perfectly. Clamps on barrel as easily as on a box. Adjusts itself to any sized ear. weight 13 Ibs. Price—By freight or express at your expense $1.75,

RIPPLEY’S COMPRESSED AIR HAND SPRAYER.

Sold under guarantee to be the best hand sprayeronthbe mark- et, or money refunded. Greatest invention of the age. One quart of water will spray an acre of plants. Sufficiently strong, and handsome. For house plants, flower garden, vegetables and poultry houses, use anything in the way of poisonous spray and extermina- tor of injurious insects. Composed of solid, cold, rolled brass and copper. Will last a lifetime.

Price—Prepaid, $1. 235.

ASPINWALL SPRAYER

Is strong and durable. very economical of the insecti- cide, and convenient for spraying vines, ete. The best insect sprayer onthe market. Heavily tinned,

Price—f. o. b. Clarinda 75c.

THE LITTLE WONDER SEEDER.

TheLi«tTLeE WONDER’ em- bodies all the principal fea- tures, for even distribution of Ee, all varieties of se farm seed, as found in the re- peatedly im- proved and time tested Cyclone Seeder. It Is. however, built

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on slightly different principles. The frame of machine which carries all the bearing parts is made of one piece and so arranged that the seeder rests in an easy position in front of the operator. Thesoweris strongly and rig- idly built.

Price—By freight or express, your expense $1.00.

CYCLONE SEEDERS.

A great labor and seed savinginvention. The working principles are a marvel of simplicity in construction and perfect in operation; , = even a boy can work it. It will sow all kinds of small grain or seeds evenly and any desired amount per acre, and from 30 to 60 acres per day. Instructions with ev- ery machine. The manufacturer has had 25 years experi- encein making sow- ers, and has a very high reputation of skill and _ integrity. We make our prices so low in order to give every farmer who reads our cat- alogue an opportunity to procure one of these most val- uable seeders.

Price—$1.50. f. o. b. Clarinda.

FRUIT PACKAGES.

For the-last few years we have had agreat call for berry boxes and crates. We found that the Leslie Octa- gon Berry Box gave better satisfaction than any other, and seemed to be the general favorite, as 1t isa little easier filled, and with more profit for the berry grower than the old fashioned square box. We have concluded to use Only one kind and_ will offeronly the best. By buy- ingincar lots we will be able to quote you the lowest wholesale price and wiil give you the benefit of the dealers profit. Weadvise you to order early and give us the amount you need Weexpect to have a good sup- ply and will not faint away if thecrop is large like last season and the boxes scarce and high.

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WE have made aspecialty of this line ever since the starting of the business. Our president, Mr. A. A. Berry, has been a farmer all his life and still resides on a farm where many of our seed are grown under his personal supervision. He is constantly experimenting, and we are therefore in a position to know the kinds of products that are best grown and adapted tc different localittes. and we do not offer anything wedo not absolutely know is asuccess. We do not laud any new thing to the skies merely taking somes ones word forits value, but we ei- ther give it a personal test in the field orsee it where it has been tried and know for a certainty that it will fill the reatirements, and be of valueto our customers. We have a special warehouse for cleaning and handling field seeds. Last year we put in two mills, made especially for us. with some of our own ideas and patents, that equips us better than any other seed housein the country. This year we are building a new corn sorting warehouse and ariby that beats anything constructed tn thatline, (See

FIELD SEEDS.

, BERRY BOXES. Leslie’s Octagon Wine Measure.

Made of the best white wood(poplar) heart stock, cut smoothly and perfect shape; Size—Will hold a wine measure quart. The bottom is set up for ventilation. They are usually put up in bundles of 250 to 500 boxes complete for shipment and are all ready for putting together, which can be done very rapidly. We furnisk 500 at the 1,000 rate; broken bundles at the 100 rate.

Price—f. o. b. Clarinda, 100, 40c; 1,000, $3. 50. Ifalargelo. is wanted, ask for prices.

Putin your order and do not be disappointed. Man. fruit growers lay in asupply and have them madean. ready for the rush of picking season. This is a wise move.

Annealed Tacks—Made of the best Swedesiron. One pound will make 1,000 to 1,500 boxes. Price—f. o. b. Clarinda, lb 35c; 5 lbs or more, 30e per Ib.

CRATES.

Made of thoroughly seasoned stock, well ventilated at sides and bottom, but with a tight cover to protect from dust. We always ship in the flat or‘ knock down,’ holding 24 quart boxes. Price—f.o. b. Clarinda, 24 quart crates, per 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.25,

BERRY’S STOCK FOOD.

For horses, cattle. hogs and sheep. Twenty—five per cent cheaper than others and fully as good or better than the best. We have been handling Henderson’s for the past few years but have concluded we could manu- facture a little better our- selves having had a great deal of experience in this line. The writer has had most of the leading brands of stock food so knows what constitutes astock food that willget best results.

Price—25 lb $1.50; 100 Ibs $5.00, f.0.b. Clarinda. We pay freight in 1,0001b lots.

Page5.) This fact establish- ed that we have the best fa- cilities for cleaning, hand- ling and grading, testing and growing seeds; does it not follow that we are in a pos- sition to give you better seeds than any one else.

Up-to-date farmers look well to the selection of seeds, using just as much care as they do in selecting the best tools and implements. The man that plants only pure bred grains, grasses and veg- etables always have the best 1} and that makes the most

- money.

THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST.

THIS WILL SURELY BRING SUCCESS.

We grow hundreds of acres of farm seeds, such as are best adapted to our soil and climate, and have obtained special knowledge for growing and handling the best seeds. Noonecan furnish you with as high a grade of tested and tried seeds as we, so we earnestly solicit your order. We know that we can do you some good, having your best interests at heart, so please look over this catalogue and select some seed that you most need, and are best adapted to your locality. The matter of good seeds for the fie)d as well as for the garden is one of interest to all wide awake, up-to-date farmers. It was not long ago that the seedsmen’s business was limited to garden and flower seeds almost exclusively.

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China, or some other favorite ain of swine, so is he particular about the kind of seed he puts on his high priced land. This is a question of importance to the farm- er who tills 20 to 30 acres of ground, as well as to him who controlls and operates a section or more.

Perhaps there is no investment that will bring the farmer as large returns as the few cents per bushel above the current prices for grain paid in order to obtain good grain for seed purposes. Let us convince youof our ability to supply your wants, and at the same time fur- nish you the very best at the lowest cost. Send along your order, let it be large or small, and we will give it

FORAGE AND ENSILAGE PLANTS.

est toevery farmer and one that should demand

the attention ofevery one. Weare only attempt- ing toshow you in ashort outline the way these plants are of value to you. For full details, read the govern- ment reports about each and every variety that can be had free for the asking; by addrsssing United States Departmentof Agriculture, Divisions of Publications. Our statements are facts about these things taken from experience and government reports, and boiled down to give them to you in asshortaspaceas possible. Itis being proven more and more everywhere that there are other kinds of forage thatcan be produced in greater quanti- ties and with more profit than timothy and clover, al- though these are indispensable, and especially clover, which should be grown more than it is. But there are many portions of the country that are not adapted to the culture of timothy and clover, especially what is known as the arid regions of the west, and evenin places fur- thereast. These sections are more or less subject to drouth, and quite often the corn crops are a failure, thus cutting off the supply of feed that the farmers of eastern Nebraska, Kansas and the country eastof that get from this source. There are several plants that are practic- ally drouth-resisting to a great degree,and produce a fair crop with very little moisture. The farmer who is wide awake will notdepend upon one thing alone, but will diversify crops so that if one thing should be a failure he may fallback on another. In the west and southwest where much stock is raised, cane and kaffir corn are excellent forage plants, and provide several tons per acre. In feeding value they take the place of hay, This has been proven time and again at the experimental stationse

Pencillaria is comparatively a new plant, but itis one of the greatest forage plants introduced, and for the farmer who wishes to raise large quantities of feed ona small amount of space, being restricted with land, it cer- tainly takesthe lead. Coming from the warm climate of the Orient, it is a wonderful producer, acclimated and grown herein this partofthe United States, Itis inde- scribable in its productiveness and immensity of growth.

In the eastern states, and over a large portion of the west the farmers can find a market for their crop of hay, so why notraise other feed for stock, which is just as good. By cultivating these crops the same year. Thus many farmers can produce twocrops from their land it may be done easily by raising a crop of wheat, rye, Suc- cess or Champion barley. Champion oats, early potatoes, and things like these, and then plowing the ground and drilling or sowing broadcast caneor kaffircorn. Millet can also be grown with success after these crops have been removed ifthe Siberian variety isused. A cropof early potatoes can be raised, dug, and instead of letting the ground grow up with weeds, that will be a detriment to you, sowcane, millet or kaffilrcorn. If you do not wish to dig the potatoes take a combined lister and dril along about the 1l5thof July with kaffir corn. cane or sweetcorn. One tending will suffice to raise a good crop of very valuable feed for fodder. This will pay many farmers, especially those living on small farms and have use forall the feed they can get. Do more intensive farming, as land is too high to go to waste. The method used twenty years ago will not do at all now.

KAFFIR CORN.

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In closing, we wish to call your attention to Timothy, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Alsyke, ete. This list and many more seeds are standard, market value in car lots in Chi- cago, Toledo, Buffalo, Kansas City and all large markets. They are subject to radical and sudden changes in price. We therefore can not fix a value as early in the season as we write our catalogue, but will gladly send you samples and prices at any time you wish to purchase, giving you the latest market price. These quotations are good for return mail acceptance; therefore we request you to get in close touch with us when in need vf any seeds.

KaffirCorn, good for fodder and will produce more feed for horsescattle, andsheepthan corn. The grainis very valuable.

This is a great fodder plant, and the grain is equal to commonecorn. The kernels are round and grow on top likecane. The yield is enormous. The feeding value equals field corn as was proven by actual experience at the Kansas Agricultural College, kaffir corn is a God- send to the semi-arid region of the west, and in western Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory it has

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proven acrop when everything else failed. It has been known to produce a fair yield without adropof rain o1 irrigation. Every poultry man should plant a few pounds for his chickens, asit cannot be excelled for chicken feed. We havetwo kinds—the red and white varieties We cannot tell much difference inthem. Both have done equally well and made a greatyield. Itis a govc quality of seed and will grow well. The Kansas Experi: ment Station rather favors the red variety, In ordering please state which kind you wish and we will fillit, buti. outof the kind you order will substitute the other unles: we are advised to the contrary. Forthin, poor land it i: the thing, and undoubtedly excels field corn in any kinc of season, but if a dry one, willdouble the value of corn Kaffir corn is certainly the poor man’s boon and the well to-do farmer’s friend.

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How Grown—Some sow broadcast, and treat lik Millet, putting on one ortwo bushels per acre. Th usual way isto drill with corn planter, using large plates, putting on about a peck to the acre and then cut ting with a corn harvester and threshing like grain, us ing the grain for feed orseed and the stover for rough ness, which is a very profitable way, Others feed it out c the shock, heads and all. Still others cut the headso: and thresh them. All heartily recommend it and con

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P rice—1 lb by mail postpaid 25c; by freight or express, your expense 4% bu 50c: % bu 75c; 1 bu $1.25; 20or more bus $1.00: per bu; 10 or more bus 90c¢ per bu. Bags free.

WONDERFUL MILO MAIZE

Excellent fodder plant for cattle, hogs or any animal. Very similar to Kaffir Corn but grows larger heads pro- duces a slightly larger grain of a little better quality,

_ contains more oil. It will produce an amazingly large

_eropof the richest green fodder of superlative quality,

requires slightly more moisture than Kaffir Corn, and the leaves are considered by many to have more neutri- tion. It will pay you to try it.

Price—Postpaid, %1b 16c; 1b 25c. By freight or express your expense. 5 lbs 30c; Peck 55c; % bu 80c; 2 or more bu, $1.35 per bu.

BROWN DOURRAH Great For Drouth.

Similar to the Jerusalem Corn. Grain same size and shape, but of brown color, instead of white, as the Jeru- salem Corn. It withstands dry weather better than Kaffir corn or Milo Maize and is a sure cropper every year, Itisraised more for the grainthan for fodder. It yields immensely, Five to ten pounds will plant an acre,

Price—1 lb postpaid 25c; by freight, your expense peck 0c: % bu £1,003 1 bu $1.75.

JERUSALEM GCORN. Safe For Dry Countries One of the best grains for cattle feed, either ground or whole. Plant same as Kaffir Corn. It grows three feet high, has onelarge head on main stalk, and several small- er heads on side shoots. We have seen as high as eight to ven heads on a plant, Grain, pure white, flat, shaped like a disk. Sole crop for driest countries. It is marvelous how it will produce on practically no moisture. Five pcunds pill plant one acre’ : Price—Postpaid;1 Ib 25c. By freight your exrense. Peck 60c % bu $1. 141 bu $2. 00.

COULD NOT FARM WITHOUT PLANTS.

J. R. Smith, of Calhoun County, Iowa. Writes us Aug, 15 1904, thus; “I have used your forage plants—cane and kaffir corn-for the past six years. Last year I tried some of the others. and am free to say that I do not see how any one would want to miss such a good thing. as I would oot farm without them.’’

CANE SEED

Produces From Three To Ten Tons Per Acre of Very Valuable Feed For Horses And Cattle. We think without a doubt.this is the greatest of all for-

uge plants and will produce more valuable rough feed

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for stock cattle or hors@§than any thing that may be planted. Itis some what like kaffir corn but will pro- duce more stover feed. But, corn in the kaffir is stronger than in the cane seed, and consequently is nearer like corn for fattening, A prominent seedsman said recently thatcane would soon be the leading seed for raising feed for stock cattle, horses, hogs and sheep, and wesay so too, as do the farmers who have grownit. Itis the same plant from which sorghum molasses is made and is rich in sugar and fat, is nutritious and palatable and will produce enormous crops. Five totwenty tons per acre can be produced. As a plant to withstand drouth and un- favorable conditions, and for localities where the rain- fallis uncertain, as inour southern and northwestern arid regions, it is certainly a great boon, as it will make lots of feed without~a dropof rain. All farmers who have stock should grow some cane. They can raise as much feed on a few acres as would be produced on from five to ten times the amount of ground in hay.

There are two ways to plant. Oneis by broadcast seeding of from 1% to 2% bushels per acre sow- ing from the middle of June until the middle of July. A great many make the mistake of

cutting too early, before it matures; consequently itsours and loses much of its great feeding value, although you cannot spoil it so stock will not eat it, asitisso greatly relished by all kinds of stock that they consume it even if spoiled, The proper way is to wait untilitis matured and cooler weather before harvesting. The remedy to keep it from getting too large is to plant it late.

The great trouble heretofore in this country with cane as hay is curing and handling it, as on our-vich soil with plenty of moisture, it would become very heavy, People would try to make it as hay, cutting it early and stack- ing it. Whencutin hot weather. with more orless rain on it, it would blacken and spoil before it could be cured, greatly lessening its value and making it a bugbear to handle. But when cut later, when matured. during cool weather, with less risk from rains in the late fall, and put in large shocks, it is a success.

The cutting with aharvester is also a great success. Remember it is with acorn harvester and not a grain binder. If you do not want to do that, sow your cane at least two bushels per acre from June 15 to July 15. and wait until cool weather, the latter part of September or just before frost. before you cut it. and let it stand three or four days in the swath, then rake and place in large shocks, allowing it to stay there until you use it.

Now don’t attempt to stack it untilin January or Feb- ruary, and then in stacks only six to eight feet wide, as it draws moisture and spoils in the stack quite easily. Rake it up the day after it is cut and put in large shocks which is all right if there is the appearance of rain; longer if the weather is favorable, It is not best to get this wet in the swath.: It will come outin the winter or spring bright and green. If youthink you are going to be a little short on hay, raise an abundance of feed by

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Even if you are going to have plenty of hay, it is always worth good

money and you can always sell it to good advantage and raise some

feed that will do your stock more good, at a much less cost. Make the

most of your opportunity. Getin the push, fellow farmer, and make

One acre produce as much as five formerly did. Do not let the western ranchman get ahead of you in methods, You cannot always raise every

new thing that comes along, but you can raise cane toadvantage. Ne- | cessity drove the western ranchman and large cattle men to raise cane and kaffir corn, while farther east the feed problem was not serious, therefore the farmer thus situated was slow to find the value of this

plant, but we are glad tosay they are using it more and more every

year. The western ranchman and large farmer who are inthe stock business use it very extensively for winter feed, growing thousands of

acres of it. Our heaviest customers incane seed are in the west, but

more eastern farmers are using it now, although in much more limited quantities,

We handle Early Amber and Orange varieties, both being equally good. We have tested them both and find them superior to any grown, and just the thing for the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana and the north- west, and will fully mature and make big crops, as well as in tne west and south.

We urge you one and all who wish to buy cane seed this season (and !t will pay every farmer in the land) to order early, as you have every thing to gain and nothing to lose. We test every lot of cane put out and know we get cane seed that will germinate. We advise you to test {t when you first get it, empty it out of thesacks. and keep in a shallow

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box in adry place, as it takes the moisture during the damp spring unless kept carefully.

We have some extra choice varieties, selected espe- cially for those who wish to grow for sorghum making, and of course more pains are taken in these varieties than if simply sown for feed purposes.

Price—Sorghum growing seed, either variety, 1 1b post- paid 25e; by freight, your expense 4 bu 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75; 2 or more bus $1.35 per bu.

Price for sowing purposes. By freight your expense, either variety, 1 bu $1.10;2 or more bus $1,00 per bu; 10 or more bus 90c per bu, 50lbs per bu. No charge for bags.

(See Farmers Bulletin No. 50 U. §. Dept. of Agriculture “Sorghum as a forage Crop”, also No. 135, “Sorghum, Syr- up Manufacturing.” )

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PENCILLARIA.

The Newest Forage.

WHITE CANE. Wonerful Novelty. Wonderful.

This was discovered by ourselves and we succeeded in getting a few pounds for astart. We now have a limited quanity to cffer. It is truly wonderful, retains all the good qualities of the Orange and Amber cane as de- scribed above. It also has a more tender stalk with more sugar of a superior quality. We cannot supply it in large quanities, therefore we limit the amount sold each person to one bushel. This is sufficient to plant for seed, and at thesame time demonstrate to you its exceptional value. DON’T FAIL TO ENCLOSE SOME OF THISIN YOUR ORDER. PLANT A SMALL PATCH FOR SORGHUM.

Price—Postpaid, 11b 35ec. By freight or express your expense, 10c per 1b; 1 peck $1.40; 4% bu $2.00; 1 bu $3.00.

a description to our southern customers. Many of the northern farmers have not as yet triedit. It belongs to the Millet family; and is very similar to the great Pearl or Cat-tail Millet. Howeverit is hardier and will pro-

duce farther north than these southern plants, This plant originally came from the cool mountain regions of India. Itisan immense yielder of forage, but not so much seed. Try asmall patch to start with, you will then join the ranks of those who use itin large amounts each year. Still holds the record of the 20th Century wonder, producer of palatable and nutritious forage. (See cut for height.)

Plow the ground deep and harrow thoroughly making a smooth, fine seed bed. Drill in rows three How to and one-half feet apart with a garden drill, or in the absence of this, it may bedone by hand Drill two to three pounds per acre. Tend like corn. It may be sown broadcast using 5 pounds of seed per acre, sowing them similar to turnip seed. Harrow lightly once after sowing. Any kind of soil will answer; rich soil will, of course, produce more abunds antly.* |

Price—Good sized packet containing 1 oz, enough for 3 small trial, 15c; 3 packets 25c; per Ib postpaid 35c;2 or more lbs 30c per lb postpaid; 10 Ibs or more prepaid ex- press 20c perlb. By freight or express your expense, 25 lbs $2.55; 50 Ibs or more 10c per Ib.

Plant

(Euchlaena Luxnrious.)

This plantis but little known except to the the experiment stations of the states, We have tried it and it is asuccess; we can only quote § the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, farmers Bule- } letin No. 102, Southern Forage Plants. One # acre has produced fifty tons of green forage in § j inthe south. Right here in Iowa, it has pro- uced 36,000 pounds of green forage. It needsa J long season to getfull returns, but for green ¥, forage and material for Silo it can’t be beat. Its leave are similar to those of Sorghum, but much longer and stocks contain from 8 to 10 percentsugar. Toseed, plant3lbsto acrein in May or June; ground prepared same as for corn, tend in the SaM€ WAY, peee~eupemerecea) 2 hills should be 4 to 5 feet WH apart. Read what Uncle P Sam says about it, then get the seed, you can’t afford to & be without it, nonthorsouth. [ij Think of it, 36,000 Ibsof green [MR feed to the acre, and plant [Vw not fully matured, oniy 4to Wy 5 feetin height. If allowed to go until September it would have had a height of 12to13 feet. Excellent fodder, similar to cane hay but more easily cured.

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quires for an acre and how much fodder is produced. Price—Large- packet, 1 0z15c; 41b 25c; Ib 90c: 31bs

It is a very scant seed producer, therefore the price of $2.40by mail postpaid; 10 lbs by freight or express at your

seed is high, but cheap when you think how little it re-

expense, 75c per Ib.

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Headquarters for Vegetable Seed.

See Front Part of Catalogue.

A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA.

Cow or Field Peas.

The Great Forage Crop and Soil Improver.

A valuable and nutritious green forage or hay crop Enriches poor land; improves good land.

One of the best and most economical ways of improv- ing the soilisthe plowing under of a leguminous crop. Cow Peas have been found superior to anything for this purpose, making one of the largest yielding and most nutritious crops known, and as a soilimprover, they are invaluable. They grow on any soil that is not wet or cold, and especially on soils medium or light. Like clover, they absorb nitrogen from the air, and the roots, reach- ing deep into the soil, bring upthe necessary potash thus making a complete and natural fertilizer. The Cow Pea has greater power than any other legume, to extract the nitrogen or ammonia from the air and store itin the vines and roots, so that even if the crop iscut off the land is enriched and improved by the roots. From 5 to 9 tons »f green fodder to the acre have been produced. If planted early in the central corn belt section acrop can be cured for hay the same asclover. Then in a short time the stubble will put out a new growth which may be turned under in the fall, as a fertilizer. They are sown through the middle north as late as the first of July: while through the south as late as August; sown broad- cast, 1 to 1% bus per acre.

You can drillthemin using only 4% to % of a bu per acre so that it does not require the same amount of seed as when sown broadcast. We mix this seed in our og Pasture Mixture and itis a good soiling crop. Weurge you to plant a fleld of it and are sure you can make it profitable. At the prices quoted you carnot fail to recognize a bargain, We have three varieties of Cow Peas although there area number grown. The mixed Cow Peas for soiling and feeding are recognized as a success,

(For full reports, write Dept. of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C., for Farmers Bulletin No. 89 on Cow Peas,) ~~

Whippoorwill—Price—Postpaid lb 25c; by freight, your expense 4% bu 75c;3 % bu $1.35; bu $2.50; 2or more bus $2.25 per bu. Bags free.

Clays—Postpaid Ib 25c; by freight, your expense 4 bu 85c % bu $1.50; bu $2.75.

Mixed Gow Peas—The largest percentage of Cow Peas comes to market under the name of “mixed”, being com- posed of different varieties which have grown together. They grow thicker and make larger growth of vine than single varieties; are splendidly adapted for soil improv- ing and for pasture or hay,

Price—Postpaid lb 25c. By freight your expense % bu 65c % bu $1.25, bu $2,25; 2 or more bu $2.00 perbu. Bags free.

Soy or Soja Beans.

This plant has done wonders for thin, cropped out farms and has caused much favorable comment among our farmers. Itisa plant from Japan, similar to the clover plant inits habitsof growth, but %roduces pods filled with nutritious beans relished by a°: «:ndsof stoc

We will not enterin- to a full description of it, but write Secy. JAMES WILSON, Dept. of Agriucltiure, W ash- ington. D. C., asking him to send Farmer Bulletin No. 8 on “The Soy Bean’’ asa forage Crop.” It will cost nothing to those

interested in these plants, how to har- vest, etc.

We have two varie- ties, the Dwarf and the Medium Soy Bean and we find that they do well here in Iowa, and are a valuable feed, as well as great- ly building up the soil. There is no sense in a man raising corn allof the time, wearing out his land, when he canraise something thatwill pay and at the same time build up his land.

Price for either variety—Postpaid lb 25c; by freight your expense pk 95c; % bu $1.85: bu $3.00: 2o0r more bus, $2.75 per bu. ’

Canadian Field Peas.

To those who wish Field Peas to sow for soiling or green peas to mix with grain. Weoffer two varieties of Canada Peas, Oats, Barley and Peas are sowed every year by some farmers and threshed out together or cut green for feed. No matter which way they are used; all authorites and every farmer that ever grew any. Claim it is the best and most feed that can be grown. Sheep rais- ers all testify to the value of peas mixed with grain to mak~ the best quality of mutton.

for Dairy Cows and Hogs. Equal to Corn, and Six Weeks Earlier. May be sown separately in drills or broadcast, 2 bus. to the acre, or with oats 1%4 bus to the acre. The Field Pea does not succeed in the hot climate of the southern states, but does wellinthe north, and on any soils adapted to oats or spring wheat. Cut and feed green, or may be used as pasture if grown for hogs alone. They have been grown

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for dairy cows by dairymen with satisfactory results, following winter rye, which was cut green in June; then stubble turmed under and sown to mixed peas and oats, furnishing a lerge amount of forage in August when grass pastures are usually short, and producing a supply of milk as abun- dant asin early summer months,

As a fertilizer they come next to clover, to be plowed when they commence to blossom. They w* growon land that will not produce clover.

Scotch Beauty—Best blue field pees. Postpaid lb 25e: by freight your expense pk 65c: bu $2.25, 2 or more bus. $2.10 per bu.

White Ganada--Used more than any other. Postpaid Ib 25e: by freight your expense pk 75c; bu $2.25: 2 or more bus $2.10 per bu.

THE NEW GRASS or SPANISH FIELD PEA Absolutely Bug Proofand Easy to Harvest.

These peas were recently introduced into this country and are proving a decided success, making a yieldof from 30 to 40 bushels per acre. They are the size of field peas. bluish in color; not buggy,owing to the mannerin which they grow, flower and ripen. Flat straw, stools, and stands up well. They grow like grain and may be cut with a common harvester. The straw remains green and is a good fodder or hay for cattle; equal to the best clover.

To the scientific farmer looking for proteine grain to ¥ alance ration, will say that they cannot be excelled.

owaenricher and finer forsoup than any other pea.

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Should be sown early in the spring, at the rate of 14 bu- shelsper acre This pea has proven itself bug proof and will not fall down on our rich soils.

Price—One 1b postpaid 25c. By freight, your expense 2 bus or more @.50 per bu. Bags free.

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peck 75c; 1 bu &.75;

Spanish Grass Peas Fine Batesville, Texas, June 9, 1905. A. A. Berry. Clarinda, Iowa. Dear Sir:— TI bought, one bushel of the New Grass Pea of you this spring and am morc than pleased with the pros- pects of returns under, hard treatment and conditions. Yours truly, GEO MYERS

Hog Pasture Mixture.

Wonderful Hog Feed

For several years we have been supplying our custom- ers with Hog Pasture Mixture and we have been very much pleased with the results, asa great many farmers have spoken in the highest terms of this. Itis certainly just what the farmers are looking for, and we are proud to know that the success has been so phenomenal and in every way fully up to their expectations. So many farm- ers do not have tame grass pastures, (although every one should) and those who do often keep too many stock on pasture which eatit bare. There are lotsin which cattle feeding has been done during the winter and winter quarter for hogs and cattle, of possibly an acre or two, which should be broken up to advantage when cattle went to grass or were sent to market and sown to Hog Pasture Mixture, thus turning an eye sore about your farm into something which is pleasant to look upon and at the same time valuable. Wemake the assertion, and can prove the same, that one acreof Hog Pasture Mix- ture will produce as much f2ed as 5to10 acres of corn, if you putitin and handle it “ght. It must not be pastur- ed too soon nor left untis :* gets too large, depending al- togetk er upon the number of hugs and amount of pas- ture.

In response to a number of cur patrons, we put up a special mixture for hog pastures thatinevery in stance has proven satisfactory. We have had grati- fying letters and words of praise in regard to this mix- ture wh.ch is made up as follows: Sand Vetches, Rape, Pencillaria, Thousand Headed Kale. Cane, Barley, Speltz, Peas, Soy Beans, Cow Peas, Japanese Millet, Tur- nips, Teosinte, Canadian Field Peas, etc. We vary this

each section in which the purchaser lives. When you order this mixture it is necessary to give the following infor- mation remembering that the pasture will be ready for use, under all ordinary circumstances, in 5 or 6 weeks aftersowing. Ist. State what month you wish to sow the seed. 2nd. State the character of the soil in county and state in which youlive. With this information we willsenda mixture to you that will please you, and we feel confident that you will find it the best investment you ever made on your farm, as 2or3 acres will produce a great amount of very valuable feed, and will go a great way toward growing a lot of pigs with the useof very little grain that is selling for such high prices. This with a crop of barley or early corn. will make you inde-

pendent of high priced feed for hogs.

If you wish to make a success and obtain the greatest amount of profit from your hogs, you must provide pas‘ ture. An annual pasture is absolutely necessary. The Pasture Mixture we offer is all the very best and it takes but a small amount of land to produce great quantites of feed. Fence off fromito5 acres according tothe num- ber of hogs you have and although you may have other pasture, you should have this to fall back upon when the other is eaten off or bare, during the hot summer months. One acre of this is worth five of corn.

Culture—Plow your lots or field where youintend to sow this mixture, harrow once. then sow the mixture and harrow thoroughly at least two or three times. It re- quires from20 to 40 lbs per acre according to the char- acter of the soil; rich soil requiring more. Twenty-five pounds is sufficient for and average soil.

Price—By freight your expense; 25 Ibs 95c; 50 Ibs $1.75; 100 lbs $3.25. Bags free.

Hog Pasture’s Wonderful Growth. Perry, Iowa, June 12, 1905.

A. A. Berry Seed Co,

Gentlemen:—The Hog Pasture seed sent me has made a wonderful growth. Therapein places is 10 inches high. How soon can we turn hogs on it to receive most benefit

from it?

Sincerely, Wm. McLEAN

Dwarf Essex Rape.

Becoming More Popular Every Year. An In- crease of Thousands of Acres Planted Last Season.

As a catch crop after small grain is taken off,

or just before laying by corn, it has no equal. More.green feed for pasturing sheep, hogs and cattle than can be raised from any other crop for the same money. Absolutely thousands of farmers testify toits great value as a green feed, while many who have tried it for hay speak very highly of it. Rape has a hostof witnesses who testify to its great worth as a valuable heep and hog food.

Would advise all farmers to sow this in their cattle yards, feed lots, etc., not used in summer, thus turning a lot usually allowed to go to weeds and become adisagree- ®ble eyesore, into a beautiful landscape, nothing being prettier than a nice fleld of growing rape filled with sheep and hogs, feeding contentedly. All who sow it for sheep pasture are unanimously loud in praising its val- uable qualities.

DESCRIPTION

Dwarf Essex Rape is an annual, much like the Swedish turnip, or ruta baga in appearance, but the root is more like that of the cabbage. The leaves are large glacious, smooth spreading variously notched and divided. It can stand a pretty hard freeze and stand well into the winter, similar to the cabbage. It will not seed the first year but must be pulled and set out the following year, like a cabbage, to secure seed.

Our climate is not adapted to the profitable raising of seed, but the best seed comes from Essex county, Eng- land, where we procure ours. i

Under ordinary field conditions the plant height of from 2% to 4 feet, and the See ol Aa arg penetrate the soil to aconsiderable depth, For the best development of rape it requires a rich, moist, loamy soil, and will usually do well on any but light, sandy soils and stiff clays: such soils being generally deficient in vegetable matter. In general, a soil that will produce good crops of turnips, cabbage, wheat, and corn, will be suitable for rape.

‘Throughout the northern states seeding may generally take place from June first or possibly eariier to the mid- dle orlastof July, according to the season and locality. In the south the seed may be sown any time from May to October.

The rape is generally ready for use In about eight to ten weeks from the date of seeding; often less. The gen- eral practice is to use it for a soiling crop. OF as pastur- age. Sheep and swine may be turned in the field and

ellowed to remain until rape is pastured of. Cattle may

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also be allowed to run in the field.

Rape has high feeding value. Makes excellent feed for fattening sheep and swine, and for producing an abund- ant flow of milk in milch cows. On account of danger of tainting the milk many people do not feed it to cows un- til after milking.

A good crop will furnish at least twelve tons of green food per acre, and its nutritive value is nearly twice that of clover.

Under favorable conditions three to four pounds of seed per acre will be sufficient, and it will never be nec- essary tosow more than flve pounds per acre. The seed may be planted in drills far enough apart to allow culti- vation, or it may be sown broadcast,

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The agricultural department of the United States, as well as each of the state experimental stations, report yields of 12 to 50 tons tothe acre. (See Farmers Bulletin No. 164 U. S. Department of Agriculture, titled Rape as a Forage Crop.) You will do well to get in line and add to your prefit by sowing some rape.

This plant may be grown successfully inthe following ways viz:1. Inthespring, to provide pasture for sheep andswine. 2. InJuneor July, on well prepared land to provide pasture for sheep after harvest. 3. Along with grain, to provide pasture for sheep after harvest. 4. Along with peas, oats, or clover seed, to provide pasture for sheep, and to get a “‘catch”’ of clover. 5. Along with corn drilled in broadcast to provide pasture for sheep. 6. In corn, sowing the seed with the last cultivation giventhecorn. 7% Along with rye sown in Augustin the sheep pasture.

There is no denying the fact, that a great deal of rape seed, that is sold throughout the country, is grown in Hol- land, as that comes somewhat cheaper than the English grownrape. We positively assert that the seed we offer is genuine English grown, so you make no mistake in sending tous. At the price we quote, it is a much closer margin than others.

We have arranged with a grower in England, for a largequantity of thisseed of the true Dwarf Essex Rape and pay a good price for it. We could buy seed else- where for less, but do not think it would be just to our customers. Forthis reason we are not always able to make as low prices as our competitors. A few cents ex- tra per acre may make a great many dollars dilference inthecrop. We will guarantee the price lower consider- ing the quality of our seed, than any otherseed house. Don’t stand back for price. The quality is guaranteed.

Price—1 lb postpaid 20c; 41bs prepaid 65c: 10 lbs pre- paid $1,50; by freight or express, your expense 4 lbs or more 8c per pound: 10 lbs or more 7c per lb: 18 pounds for $1.00; 100 pounds or more 4%c perlb. Bags free.

We can supply the Victoria rape at the same price. It is also from England and some prefer it, as on some soils it grows a little stronger.

ONE SHEEP If you have only one sheep, or if you have one hundred, it will pay you to send forsome of our

Dwarf Essex Rape seed at the rate of 4% lb per head. It willmake better and more mutton than any feed you can raise.

SATISFACTION

Henry C. Gosch, of Canistota, S. D,, writes: Your rape isthe best hog feed Lever had. I have recommended it to many as I think it to be the best. I will send for the potatoes later,"

SPINS PPI III PPPS c Price Talk. Weare not guaranteeing our seeds to be better, and much superior to those of other

e) seedsmen, but their guality is of the best and su- 4 6 perior to many. Weask you to compare prices. ‘3

RAPE WAS GRAND.

Plainview, Ills. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sir:—I got some rape seed from you two years ago and it was simply grand. I putin about two acres and had 50 head of hogs onit all summer and fall and they couldn’t come any ways near eating itup. Last year I got some rape seed from our seedsman at Carlinville and sowed the patch two different times, and never got a stand so I am going W try your seed again.

Yours truly, LLoypD W. CoMBEs.

THOUSAND HEADFD KALE.

One acre will fatten 35 sheep or hogs. It has been introduced several years inthis country. It is grown in Hol- land, Denmark, Russia and Fngland. In England, es- pecially, it is rapidly taking the place ofrape. They state that there are fully three or four times more of tnis grown than of rape. The seed is more expensive than rape but it takes much less. It may be sown from April until mid-summer. It grows 4to5' feet high, and is completely covered with smali whorls of leaves, giving it the name “Thousand Headed Kale;” It branches out from the bottom, grows very fast and is greatly relished by. hogs, cattle and sheep, The roots penctrate to a great depth in subsoil. off. One of the greatest foods of the century:for cattle.

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The best way to plant is with garden drill, dropping the seed about 8 inches apart in the row, the rows being twelveinches apart. In this way. one pound will be suf- flcient for one acre. You will be greatly astonished and agreeably surprised at the very large amountof green food of the highest value which can be obtained from one acre, and at the small cost of the seed.

The directions for cultivating are found under Rape Seed as their habits are very similar. It is much better to sow in drills but, of course it is very difficult to put only one pound which is sufficient, on one acre. Sowing broadcast,5% pounds will be enongh. The average Amer- ican farmer does not take kindly to sowing in dyills. You can makesheep the most profitable animal on the farm by planting Kale,

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Some of the largest farmers in England use Kale ex- clusively for pasturing sheep and make it profitable. It is also very good for hogs, and we use it in our Hog Pas- You should try our superior Thousand

Headed Kale by sowing at least an acre of it. We have vlaced the price very low and there is no question about not affording it, as you cannot afford tosownone. We import our own seed and have best English grown. Price—Oz pkt 5c: 4% Ib 10c: Ib 30c: 2% Ibs 65c, postpaid. By freight your expense Ib 20c; 2% lbs 45c; 5 lbs 85c; 50 Tbs $8.00.

The Wonderful Sand Vetch

True Vicia Villosa This is the very best thing to be sown in orchards. A

' comparatively new forage plant in this country, but has

proven to be of the highest value. The United States Agricultural Department recommends it very highly as a feed and valuable as a fertilizer, estimating the value ‘of acrop, if p!owed under, as equal to 1,000 to 5,000 pounds of commercial fertilizer. It succeeds in all soils and

stands the extremes of drouth, heat andcold. It makes

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a good pasture all winter in the south, and is more hardy thanclover in the north. We think you should sow some of itthis year.

Inculture itis a great s‘ooler. When intended

stand until the flowers given way to the pods §

become well formed. fx, The crop is then ready ¥¥ for the mower and will yield according to soil, from five to seven tons peracre. You can pas- ture with good results allsummer Jong by sow-

ing at different times. | Do not fail to try it. If you do you will miss one of the greatest treats of your lifetime in farming, our

suits you have never had { before. It will put your land in such shape as it never was before, and if

wish to enrich it, this willdo so more quickly <—— ; than anything you have . aa i ever tricd, Sown in the } AHS ef

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like rye during the win- ter. It may also be sown in early spring for late crop at the rate of i5 to 20 pounds per acre. Send to Berry’s for best seed.

Price—F ostpaid 1 lb 25c; 3 Ibs. 65c; by freight your ex- pense, 10 Ibs $1.25; 25 Ihs $2.60; 50 Ibs $5.00: 100 Ibs $9.50.

Giant Spurry

The great forage plant for poor and sandy soils, This is an annual extensively cultivated in Europe as a win- ter pasture for cattle’and sheep. Is also used in making hay, and is an excellent fertilizer for light soil, and valu- able for forage. Agricultural papers and all farm writers

_ urge the planting of Spurry and Teosinte.

Guilture—Prepare the soil well. Sow for hay at the rate

got 6 to 10 pounds per acre. For fertilizing, sow at the rate

‘of 15 pounds per acre, and plow under as soon as 15 nches tall. You can sow two seedings a year for fertil-

zing,

Our seed is the best obtainable, grown in Germany where it reaches its highest perfection, and no one can

_ yrcduce or sell you better seed than what we offer.

Price—1 07, 5c; 1 1h 20c; 10 Ibs $1.80 postpaid; by freight,

your expense 1 1b 15c; 10 Ibs 90c; 50 Ibs $4.00; 100 lbs $6.90. No charge for bags.

Australian Salt Bush. For Arid and Alkali Soils,

(Full information > as to the great value of this plant is given in U.S. Depatment of Agriculture, Farmers Bulletin No. 108.)

A valuable plant introduced by the University of Cali- fornia: Capable of growing in arid lands where nothing else of agricultural value will thrive. Nutri- tious and good for all kinds of live stock, Especially suited to regionssubject to perodical d rouths. One pound of seed is sufficient for an acre if carefully scattered |). over the surface. Sow: !!!s in fall or spring, in: a fats SP pulverized soil, and 3!'.2yggne cover very lightly. aad : Seed may be started «i's in box frame or gar- den, and the plants when 3 inches high, set out 6 or 8 feet each way from one another. This plant is now held in high esteem as much land, worth nothing, has been reclaimed by it, in a manner and to a degree that seems almost miraculous.

2 Wades 10c: oz 15c; 4 Ib 40c; 1b $1,25; 5 Ibs $5,00. Post- paid,

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Sanfoin

Sometimes called Esparsete. Used principally for sandy, sunny soils. Itis very valuable for this kind of soil as it produces an abundance of herbage and such large quantities of excellent hay and quality of pasture that we heartily endorseit. Itis uscd greatly through- out Europe. Weare sure that if you use itonce you. will become greatly attached to it and grow it every year. It makes the poorest, sandiest soils yield heavier the second year.

Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; 1b25c. By freight, your ex- pense 10 Ibs $1.00; 50 Ibs 34.25; 100 lbs $7.50. Sow 20 to 40 lbs per acre.

Panacura

Called by some giant beggar weed. but isin no sense a weed. Itis used very extensively inthe south to build up their worn cotton and tobacco lands,

An erect plant, botanically belonging to the great leg- uminous group, along with peas, beans, clover,etc. It attains a height of from three to eight feet, and is ex-. tremely valuable in sub-tropical regions or dry soils For forage and hay purposes and for green manuring, six to eight pounds ofsecd per acre are required. Sow in June, in well pulverized soil, at a time when the weather is not excessively dry. Growth is quick and luxuriant. :

Price—Pkt 5c; oz 10c: 4% Ib 15c: 1 1b 35c postpaid. By freight, your expense 20c per Ib,

Our Great Fifty-Cent Collection of Best Veget- ables,is a Prize Winner; Described on Page 4.

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MILLET.

There are several varieties; all valuablein their proper places. Wegiveaclear description of each kind. For further particulars see (Farmers Bulletin No, 101, U.S. Department of Agricultre.) This pamphlet was written befOre the New Siberian Millet was introduced.

THE NEW SIBERIAN MILLET.

Earliest, strongest, surest and 9a, a big yielder. This has been in 3§ use several years. itis the Millet for the North and Northwest, % thatis all points north of cen- tral Kansas and Missouri. Like anything else; it produces better on good land, but even on thin sandy soil, have seen it produce three tons of hay to the acre with a wet season in its favor. South Dakota experimental Sta- tion has tested it in many ways; Write them at Brooking for their Bulletin under date of May 1898. This report shows as fol- lows:—

1. That the Millet came from Russia.

2. That it is from two to three weeks earlier than the German Millet, thereby making a crop when the other may fail on ac- count of unfavorable weather at the time of maturing.

3. That it grows an extra fine stalk, with a wonderful profu- sion of blades, being of a stool- ing habit. It is said 41 stalks have been grown from one seed, which is indeed remarkable.

4. Thatit has been known to yield 905 bushels of seed from 20 acres, while as much as 8 to 4 tons of the choicest hay have been cut from one acre of ground.

5. That coming from Russia, a cold climate, the seed possesses a vitality and vigor not found in seed originat- ing in a warm climate.

6. That the seed of New Siberian Millet, being so much smaller than that of other sorts, the cost is lessened greatly in quantity of seed required per acre, whichis given as only 10 quarts if wanted for seed and from 20 to 30if wanted for hay. according as itis drilled orsown broadcast.

% That it is rust proof, and that the chinch bugs d? not relish it but that the stock eatit as readily as othe! kinds and waste much lessin feeding owing to the fine7 ness of the stalks,

4 DESCRIPTION

Plant, about 4 feet in height; blades a pea green in col- or and very profuse; stalk fine and very elastic; heads about 6 inches in length; seeds of a reddish brown color; habits of growth, stooling to a remarkable degree; not subject to rust; maturity first crop in July or August.

Its early maturity brings it into use at atime when other green feed is scarce, as is often the case in the southwest during the months of July and August, while its drouth resisting qualities render it a more certain crop than other sorts. Evidently the New Siberian is to be the Millet of the future. It is aseed you can sow after harvesting a crop of small grain and raise a good crop of seed and hay, leaving the ground in the very best pos- sible condition for acrop the following season. This is no fairy tale, but solid facts as proven by some of our best seed growers and farmers who sowed Siberian as late as July 15 and harvested a splendid crop of both seed and hay. Two paying cropsper year is surely a great im- provement in making the farm pay. Youcan’t afford to do withoutit, Send forthe Government reports and be

enormous yielder in all sections of the United Sates.

convinced.

Price—Pound postpaid 20c; by freight, your expense |

peck 35c; % bu 60c; bu $1.25;2 or more bus,, $1.10 per bu. Bags free. Forage Plants Very Successtul.

Whitmire, South Carolina. Feb 11, 1906 A, A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sir;—I am sending for some more of your forage

and ensilaging plants. I just tried some few samples the |

preceding year and found them so successful. I will get | my full wants this year. Your pencillaria can’t be beat |

for horse feed.

Yours truly, JOHN H. TURNER P. S;—Berry’s seeds can’t be beat.

(See Page 73 for Pencillaria.) Pencillaria and Brown Dourrah Fine

Mound City, Ill. March 15, 1905 A. A. Berry Seed Co. ree ap

Dear Sirs;—The seeds you sent me last spring were the |

best [haveseen. The pencillaria was out of sight, and the brown dourrah had two feet of water over it for three days and it made a good crop. Itis the thing for over flow land.

Yours truly, Wm. Ross.

GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET.

This is too well known to need any description, and it. | is a standby that is much superior to the old common |

variety of Millet. If you want something earlier; see Siberian variety. These two are the main hay crop Mil- lets. For large amounts writs us for special prices as the market fluctuates. We will take pleasure in sending

sample and quoting best market price the day your in-

quiry is received,

Price—By freight your expense, pk 40c: % bu 75sec; Bu |

$1,.5; 2 or more bushels $1.10 per bu. Bags free.

Japanese Barnyard Millet. (Panicum Crus Galli.) P

This is called by some seedsman Billion Dollar Grass. While we do not think it it is worth that much money we know that it is very valuable and of great merit.

This wonderful and valuable new forage plant was in- troduced into this country by Prof. Brooks of Massachu- setts Agricultural Experiment Station. It has proven an It produces hay and fodder of most excellent quality, grow- ing on any soil, yielding 12 to to 20 tons per acre and growing 5 to 8 feet high. Cattle and horses eat it greed- ily.

If sown upon suitable soil it outyields any other vari- ety. The best soil is one which isin fair condition of fer- tility and moderately retentive, rather than dry, but not wet. On good corn land this Mil- let has given yields at the rate of 20 tons per acre. This forage is very tender and sweet and is very highly relish- ed by stock. It appears to be fully equal to the best corn fodder as food for milch cows, and is, we believe slightly superior to others. When changed from well eared corn fodder to millet fodder, cows generally show an in- crease of milk and when the reverse change is made there is commonly a slight falling off. This variety isa good crop for silo, making ensilage of very superior quality. The yield of seed, when grown under right conditions, is remarkably heavy. It will generally aver- age about 75 bushels per acre of seed weighing 35 Ibs tu the bushel. In nutritive value, the seed appears to be about equal to oats. An experiment made by the Experimental Station of Massachusetts, comparing meal made from this Millet Seed with oat meal for milch cows, indicates so far that Millet mealis .slightly superior to the oat meal. The Millet stools very largely and should not be sown too thickly. About twelve quarts per acre is sufficient seed on good ground. For the largest yield,

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it should be sown about the middle of May but may be } sown, with every prospect of having a good fodder crop |

up to the first of July. (For Cut and Prices, See Next page, )

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-Price—lIb 20c; 3 lbs 50c; postpaid. By freight or express "your expense, pk 60c;% $1.15; bu $2.00; 2 or more bu $1.75 yer bushel.

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TURKISH MILLET.

It is of the’ Broom Com” variety that is grown very i much in the north for itsseed, of which the yield is ormous, The hay, although a little coarse makes She feed for stock. It is often grown for seed hich is excellent feed for hogs, especially when other is scarce. It is a most abundant yielder, having uced as much as 100 bushels of seed on.one acre of ground. Theseed ripens while the fodder is yet green consequently the Millet may be cut and used for “rough- ‘mess’? as well. Unlike the German the heads of the Broom Corn or Hog Millet are of a branching habit, and ye seeds are much larger and very glossy. Its fatten- ing properties are unequalled for hogs, making it very profitable to grow where corn does not succeed. Poultry man! thisis undoubtedly what you want to put your wls in fine condition: put, on aglossy coat of feathers ‘and produce lotsof eggs. You need to raise some and Cannot afford not to grow some of this greatest of all ‘Poultry food. _ Price—Postpaid lb 25c: by freight, your expense pk 40c: " bu 75c: bu $1.25: 2 or more bushels $1.10 per bushel.

‘, EAST INDIA or PEARL MILLET.

_ For several years we have been experimenting with all the known forage plants, and have found Pearl Millet of ‘enor mous growth and very desirable. It has produced very abundantly and may be cut several times during e season. The United States Agricultural Depart- Ment has also made numerous experiments and with good results. Many customers are enthusiastic in its praise. If you grow green forage, try East India or ae Millet, and you willfind there is nothing better

rill 2 feet in rows. 10 pounds to the acre, or sow 15 lbs © the acre,

Price—By mail postpaid pkt 10c: 1]b 30c; 3 Ibs 7%5e. By ight or express, your expense 1 1b10c: 101bs (enough

r One acre,) 60c; 1 bu, 50 Ibs. $2.50.

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YOUR CHICKENS NEED A MIXED DIET. N Great Special Offer Just what you have been N looking for acheap, good feed for your poultry, \ You can raise it yourself. Full printed directions N -in each package. \ % Ib Cane, 4 1b White Kaffir Corn, % 1b Red Kaf- N

| fir Corn, %4 lb Jerusalem Corn % lb Milo Maize, 4% \

Ib Brown Dourrah, % 1b Turkish Millet, 4% lb B® Mammoth Russian Sunflower seed; all postpaid. NW 40c. % lb of each, 75c postpaid. If shipped at your ; expense deduct 20c for 4 i packages, and 40c for

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GRAINS.

Every one is interested in getting the best. Just as much depends upon getting pure, well bred, small grain; ascorn. Wethere- fore make aspec- ial effort to offer none but the best.

BARLEY.

Many farmers object to growing Barley, having in mind theoldstyle kinds, as hard to handle, growing short, not yield- ing, etc. That is a thing of the past, andold vari- eties, like the old stage coach, have to give way to va~ lieties that can be handled easily, grow as tall or taller than other grain, yield well, and whose quality is good.

The oat crop is uncertain south of Iowa, and often makes a poor yield, as the soil is too heavy and rich and thesummers are too warm, causing the straw to grow too rapidly, and they rust, blight, and fall.

But barley is taking the place of oats in a great mea- sure, and the dcreage will increase each year as farmers become acquainted with it and are convinced of its great value. Brother farmers, you had better hurry to get some barley seed. Sow your grass seed with it and a2 sure of getting a good stand.

Barley has these strong points inits favor. It isearly. Several years ago we had a 25 acre fleld of it that was all in stack and could have been threshed the latter part of June, and thecrop yielded 50 bus tothe acre. Itstands up better than any other kind of small grain. The yieldis almost invariably good. often yielding more per acre than oats. It weighs about 16 lbs more to the bushel than oats. Its muscle bone producing and nutritive qualities make it a great feed. It makes the best nurse crop that yet has been discovered. The straw is very valuable for feed.

Why not buy some seed and go to raising it?

Barley is grown in early spring similar to spring wheat or oats at the rate of 14 to 1% bus per acre, Sowon fall winter plowed ground which is preferable to early spring plowing. Do the work shallow and harrow the ground thoroughly after sowing or putitin with a press drill which is always recommended, On our farms we have raised lots of all kinds of barley. We have always sown it with a press drill, and never had a poor piece nor a field that did not make a good yield,

Barley does best on rich land, especially the beardless sort, but we have frequently seen very satisfactory yields from thin, worn outland, and sometimes phenomenal yields from lands where one would least expect it.

Success Barley. A new club or beardless variety

Thisis a splendid variety of barley, We have had great success with it. It will stand the richest of land It is the earliest barley known. If sown as early as. spring wheat it will ripen with us about the last of June or the firstof July. The straw is about the heightof common barley, but better, and will stand up on any land. If the land and good season can produce 80 bushels per acre thestraw can holditup. Sow asearly as you can; the frost does not hurt it. This barley has remained on land from harvest tillspring and grown the next sea- son and for two successive seasons, This barley will, if sown early, head two or three days later than winter rye and ripen four or five days before the rye, It is 5 days earlier than any Other barley. Getin the push.

Pricc—By freight, your expense pk 35c: % bu 50c: 1 bu 90c: 2or more bus 80c per bu: 10-bu lots 70c per bu.

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Champion Barley

This is one of the newest varieties. A few years ago it sold for $25 per bushel and 10c per grain. Itcre- ated asensation when first introduced. 7 years ago we procur- ed a small quantity and sowed a small field, and we can truthfully say it is all right, even su- perior to the Success. Perhaps it yielded a little better under fa- vorable »circum-

stances and the grains were plumper. It is ‘““‘beardless,’”’ as is the Success, and nice to handle. It grows tall and stands up well. It is about five days lat- er than the Success, and we can heartily recommend it assu- perior to all others. It makes a splendid appearance when ripe as the heads droop a little and show even and thick The straw is good and grows taller than any other variety.

Price—By freight your expense 1 pk 35c; % bu 60c; 1 bu 90c; 2 or more bus 80c per bu: 25 bus or more 70c per bu. Bags free.

Best of Five Seed Houses Montevido, Minn., Aug. 15, 1903. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs—I think it will please you to know, as it does me tosay, that I bought seeds from five different secd houses last spring and yours gave me the best savisfac- tion of all. I want some winter wheat, etc., etc.

T. M. KEITHLY.

Barley Yields 50 bu Per Acre.

Middleton, Wisconsin. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sirs;--I received the oats allright from you and I:

hope they willdo well. Two years ago I got some seed from you andit did well. The barley went 50 bu tothe acre tne first year and last year 47 bu to the acre. The oats went 60 bu to the acre the first year and last year 50 bu. Iam wellsatisfied with your seed. Yours Very truly. FRED H. REINKE

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SAMPLES.-We take pleasure in send- ing samples of any kind of Field Seed, for the asking. Sample ears of corn for 25c, which covers postage and packing. Or, as many do, send for a pound of the variety youmay want which will equal a sample of our corn. Thesamples are taken from identical lots sent you on order.

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\X Brother farmer, juststop a few moments and fig- A ure what the cost of seed corn is per acre. A bush-

~ el will plant from 6 to8 acres according to variety, S location, soil and conditions. At $2.00 per bushel it \ would cost a little over 25c per acre. The freight A will be a trifle more according to the amount taken and the distance shipped. Only % bushel more per acre in the yield will more than pay for the extra “ cost of seed while at the present price of 50c per bushel for average corn, the consumer who obtains ten bushelsextra per acre from planting our seed, is ahead $5.00 per acre, or $200 clear on cne 40 acre N

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Manshury Barley

No bearded barley since its in- troduction ever enjoyed so pro- lific a sale as Manshury. The heads are very long, filled with plump kernels; straw is strong. It is 6-rowed and yields from 40 to 75 bushels per acre. There are hundreds of farmers who think there is no barley in the wide world that equalsthis. It is very profitable to grow, sure to please, usually has an excel- lent color, and is eagerly pur- chased by malsters. It is a bearded barley.

Prof. Wenry, of Wisconsin Ag- gricultural College,in his report says; “The Manshury still heads the list in its productiveness’’ For the last four year’s our crops have averaged 40 bushels per acre. It is anideal grain feed for horses, and when ground it makes the best of s‘op and every farmer inthe corn belt should grow some ofit. Many farmers willsays; ‘I used to grow barley, but it was so hard to handle, and colored so easily that it has been a number of yearssince I grew it.’ The conditions now are different. Thenit was han- dled with barley forks and it was disagreeable work tu handle it. Now a self-binder does the work, and asfor shocking and stacking the grain, it is no more disagreeable than fall wheat, and we find that it does not col- or to any great extent. As a substitute for oats, which is so agitated now, it excels and is much better feed than oats.

Price-By freicht your expense Peck 35c; % bu 60c; bu 85c; 2 or more bu jac per bu; 10 or more bu 65¢c per bu.

NOTE--It does not require tes- timonals to sell barley. We could give hundreds of letters of praise for barley as a grain crop to supplement the old va- rieties of oats.

Here is what some of our cus- tomers write us from @Gifferent states;

James R. Bellof Beaver County Okla., says;--““Man-| shury Barley made me a fine srop and the best yield of any in the neighborhood. All your seed proved success- ful here.”’

WANSHURY BAKLEP

Geo. Summers of Kearney County, Nebraska wrote us_ as follows:--"I sowed the 10 bu. of Manshury barley for’ which I sent to you and raised a big crop. The yield was very satisfactory.

E. G. Fincher, of Butte County, South Dakota, writes us --“*“Manshury barley seed you furnished me, is 0. K. My wish is that you succeed in the Seed business.”

J. K. Jackson of Calhoun county Iowa, writes:--"*“Your Muanshury Barley isthe best I ever planted. I raised tue biggest crop ever known in this part of the country.

Price Talk --We are not guaranteeing our seeds to be better than, and much superior quality to those of other seedsmen, but their quality is of the best and superior to many, and we ask you to compare Prices and Quality. °

Flower Lovers See Collections Page 4.

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SPELTZ OR EMMER. The last name is the correct one under which it should go; butso many callit Spelts that it has become univer- sally adaptedin thiscountry. For full details see Farm- ers Bulctin No. 139 U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1901. What we give below is an extract of the paper with ourown experience added.

We wish to emphasize the fact that it will pay you to _ grow Speltz. We advise you to raise this, as we know you will be pleased and it will pay you. We have put the price very reasonable .and allcan afford to raise a field of itnext spring.

Speltz is anew grain and looks more like barley than any thing else, and we have placed it among the variet- ies of bari!cy. It is somewhat between a wheat and a baricy. the grain being similar to the rye when the hull or husk is removed. It is a most wonderful grain that has been extensively introduced into this country during the last few years and has provenof great value. For centuries past it has been grownin western Russia near the Caspian Sea, and its value was not known anywhere else until recent years. Severalyears ago an emigrant

frem there broughtsome to this country. This wasin Dakota, where it is now grown on a large scale and takes

the place of the meorn, to a great

"extent, as a feed Sfor horscs cattle, mand hees. Dry Pweathber has no -ecct on it. Ye have grown ‘it herein this cli- mete and the re- suit has been en- tirely satisfactory > We know that it will out-yield Pbaricy or oats, as Vit is herdier, and its feeding value mis great. Hun- dreds of our cus- fomers report wenderful yields ceffrom 50 bus, to 130 bus per acre. All who raised it ‘had better re- turns than from any other crop of small grain and it was easier to

save during wet harvests. Itis planted in early spring similar to wheat and oats, requiring about 1% bu per acre; 40 lbs per bushel. While we do not believeitto be quite as good a grain for grinding as barley or rye to make chop feed for hogs, owing to the fact that there is more husk about the grain, the increased yield will more than make up the difference, and it makes the cheapest good grain for grinding with corn to make a balanced ra- tion, which is absolutely necessary in obtaining the most profit from your stock. .

It is a splendid grain to feed horses, cattle, and calves whole like oats, but we recommend it ground. The ker- nels resemble wheat in shape but are like rye in color. It is acheap feed. It is an enormous producer. It is early. It does not rust, lodge, nor have we ever heard of its being attacked by chinch bugs. ?

We have sold thousands of bushels of it and never had a single complaint from it: only words of praise. It can be grown very cheaply and is exceedingly profitable any place in the corn belt, as far north as wheat grows. Then why not raise it? Take our advice obtained from actual experience in growing a field of it and having your best interest at heart, and sow some of it this sea- son.

We have reduced the price, and putit within reach of all. This is bargain year for speltz. Buy some. It will be the most paying investment you ever made.

Price—Postpaid lb 20c. By freight your expense, 4 bu 35c; 4% bu 50c 1 bu 90c; 2 or more bus 70c per bu; 10 or more bus 60c per bushel. Write for special prices on large quantities.

Speltz Better Than Gats and Wheat.

Benson, Nebr. A. A. Berry Seed Co.

Dear Sir:--In regard to Speltz received from you last year. I sowed six bushel and got 140 bushel. I think it is just the grain to raise. I thinkit a surer crop than oats or wheat. Yours truly,

E .L. BREWSTER

A. F. Harris of Peoria County, Illinois, says that his speltz, of which he had 10 acres, was the wonder of the neighborhood ana he was more than pleased with it as it was all that we claimed for it.

T. G. White of Holt Co., Nebraska says “Speltz receiv- ed from you was certainly a success as the crop was good yielding 108 bu per acre.’’

OATS.

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OATS.

OATS.

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The great food for man and beast, are we not always trying to improve our crops? Well,

orother farmer, here is your chance. Select a variety that will flll the billin your case. Don’t close your eyes and guess at a kind, but read carefully all we have to say about each kind as _ they are facts, taken from Government and State Experimental Stations, also our own long experience. We have a State Experimental Station right here on our County Farm that has tried many of our oats, and checked our descriptions as being right and as clear as possible, ‘considering the short space we can devote to each item.

Dick Hartman of Meade County Kansas said in a letter

to us that they never raised such Oats as the Golden

Rust Proof. Me sowed only a small patch and got @ ‘yield of over 100 bu per acre. ;

Jno. Clancy of Will County, Illinois wrote us that Golden Rust Proof Oats was the best he ever struck and won the admiration of his neighborhood.

. BO NOT FORGET THAT THE HOME MUST BE BEAUTIFUL

and if is nice to have an indoor garden during the winter. It cheers the place and looks like home. See our winter piants pages 54 to68. Also collections on page 4 and inside of back cover.

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OATS.

One of the first necessities in producing good crops of any kind, and especially of oats, is good seed. Oats, like other seed, willrun out in constant cropping on the same farm, and a change is necessary. Now “s your opportunity to change and get seed with new life and blood with but little more expense than common oats. In fact in many localities the oats are hardly fit for seed, the crop being so poor, while in other places there are none of any kind produced. Like allof our

seeds, they have been recleaned and graded up to a high standard of excellence.

Give our oats a fair trial and we venture the assertion that you will not be disappointed when threshing time comes.

We have placed the prices very low considering the cost of feed, this determining the price to a great extent on the farm seeds. We pay our growers a good premium and furnish them with pure bred seed, to raise something extra, and now we offer it to you on a very close margin for ourselves. We ask you to compare prices.

GOLDEN RUST PROOF OATS.

did not have it grown in a country under favorable conditions where all varieties of oats do well, but right here in southwestern Iowa, which is considered the best corn-producing country on the globe but not so good for oats, the land being too strong and the climate ftco severe; heavy dews and hotsun often causing them to rust and 49 \\ blight, and the straw to break and fall, so that instead of plump oats i} there is nothing but chaff. The last few years we have found to be exceptionally | i{/)\ \ bad ones ,when there were thousands of acres not cut, and thousands more that hip Y i) \ did not pay the expenses cf harvesting and threshing. y/; yy N\\\\W We have long felt the want of a thoroughly rust proof oat and one that would yy | GY NIA \ stand through the adversities of weather such as we have been subjected to for YY TZ ZaN\\ \ the past few seasons. We know now we have found it without a doubtas it has stood the test weil and has proven beyond a doubt that we have not failed, but in the Golden Rust Proof oat we have the best variety of oatsever putout. It has proven itself absolutely rust proof, making a good yield of standard weight, well fllled grains and first-class feeding oats. Description--In color an old gold or yellow, much better looking than the Red i Rust Proof or the Black oats, growing a stiff straw that stands up well but still N very valuable for feed, plump berry, well filled kernel; good feeding quality, medium early, being between the Champion and common oats. The great beauty of these is that they do not rust, blight or lodge when fields all around them areinallkinds of grief by these causes. When you

sow oats it is surely worth a great deal to know you will get acrop. Then sow the Golden Rust Proof and protect the crop.

Now this is not a one or two year trial, but the result of 6 years with good crops and not a break, and the last four years of such poor crops of common oats. With this record, we decided to put them upon the market last year as seed for the first time. Get started in this and during a poor year reap a good crop and during a good year reap a wonderful yield. You can do itonly with the Golden Rust Proof oats, the best and only oats, rust and blight proof.

The crop is extra fine this year and now is the time to get a start.

Price--By freight, your expense, peck 50c; % bu 75c; 1 bu $1.25; 2 or more $1.00 per bu; 10 or more bus 80c per bu: 25 bu or more 65c per bu. Bags free.

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WHITE SHONEN OATS

A German friend near this place received some seed _fromafeilow countryman in Minnesota several years ago, and they proved to be such a marvelous success that he has been kept busy raising seed for his neighbors. He called our attention to their great merit, and we watched them with interest, and cansay they are truly a most valuable and successful variety; so we have given our patrons an opportunity to secure a start in them.

Here is whatour customer’s German friends, who are the introducers, say about them; “This is by far the handsomest white oats that have been introduced. The kernel is of a pretty white color, plump and heavy, and does not run to a point. During the later years they have come to the front as abig yielder. Prof. W.A. Henry, of the Wisconsin Experiment Station, says of them in Bulletin 16; ‘For productiveness, stiffness of straw and thinness of hull the White Shonen stand at the head of the list.’ We have raised these elegant oats here

in Iowa the past six successive years, and have nev- er seen them yield less than 80 bushels per acre, although wehave had yeas of Severe drouth, so that other oats did not yield more than half a crop, but White Shonen never failed. Itsurely pays to discard your old, run-out and mixed oats, with renewed vigor and productiveness.’ You may rely upon this seed as being perfectly pure, as it was raised forseed. Our crop this year was simply great, and the yield immense.

Price--20c per Ib postpaid; by freight, your expense 4 bu 30c; 1 bu 75¢e; 2 or more bus 70c per bu; 10 or more bus 60c per bu; 25 or more bus 50¢ per bu.

CHAMPION OATS

: Extra early, asthey ripen from “July ito4. The straw is soft and excellent for dairymen, and on land suitable may be grown very profit- ably. It requires clay soil, or crop- ped out, light land, and is very val- uable asa nurse crop to sow grass seed with, as it gets off the ground early and gives the grass a chance. Henry Wallace, editor of Wallaces’ Farmer, cannot praise this variety enough, and recom- mends it every time he writes an editorial on oat culture. For dairy- “S men to feed in sheaf, itis claimed : by Wallace to excel all others. Itis a small, white oats, growing luxuri- antly and having a soft, stiff straw. The western agricultural papers are unanimous in their praise of Champion oats. They have no interest in the seed be- yond the interest of their readers: so their testimony should be of the greatest value, as they reach their con- clusions as to the value of these oats either through ac- tual experience or that of their readers. For early oats they have no superior, and the thing along with which to sow grass seed.

Price--By freight your expense, pk. 30c; 1 bu. 85c; 2or more bu 75¢ per bu; 10 bus or more 70c per bu; 25 bus or more 60c perbu. Bags free. .

Fine Quality of Oats.

Lineville, Iowa. April 10, 1905

A. A. Berry Seed Co. :

Dear Sirs3---I have sown the oats you shipped me and I am more than pleased with them. They are the best oats I ever sowed, I thank you for the prompt way you shipped them. The quality was good in every respect. Yours truly,

J.C. FOREMAN.

BLACK TARTARIAN

A splendid variety of black oats, undoubtedly the stiff- est straw and best yielder, and an oat standing the ad- verse conditions better than any other kind. The black oats are not as well known as they should be in this heavy corn-producing section, or even inthe United States; while in England and many other European countries they are very popular and a leading variety. They should be better known here as much land is better adapted to raising black oats than any other kind. If you have resolved never to raise white oats again, or the white oats do not do well with you, raise the Black Tar- tarian, which is the leading black variety, and we know you will be pleased with the result.

Price--1 lb 20c postpaid. By freight your expense % bu 550c; 1 bu $1.00; 2 or more bus 90c per bu; 10 or more bus 8c per bu; 2 or more bus 80c per bu. ‘

MAMMOTH WHITE SIDE OATS

Called by some New Zealand. We will put these up against any kind for ‘an all pur- pose oat south of Iowa. That thisisthe very best variety of oats for this part of the country there is no doubt, and we will refer you to those who run _ threshing machines here and they will say that Mammoth White Side Oats make the best yield, best grade, and brightest heavi- estoats. They stand up better grow heavi- er straw and yield better than any other hind This is the ex- perince of most allof those who have tried them. They are a week or two later than most varieties, and allow hay har- vest to be flnished be- fore harvesting them. We have tried anum- ber of varieties and have seen most of the new ones tried and have never yet seen avariety that would equal them for late oats.

Look at these-Price Postpaid lb 20c, By freight your expense bu 5c. 2 or more bus. 70c per bu, 10 bu lots 65c per bu; 25 bu lots 60c per bu. Bags free.

RED RUST PROOF OATS

Called by some Texas Red, and isa very valuable ac- quisiton to the varieties ot oats we have to offer, and one with which a large number of farmers in all parts of the country are so favorably impressed. They get such good results from these that they sow no other kind. This has a stiff straw and is an early also extremely hardy oat, It has short spikelets or beards onit which protect it from the extremely hot sun, and is sown in the south more than any other variety. It does remarkably well with us

here and some of our customers, whose crop we handled raised as high as60 bus. per acre. We havea nicestock of this valuable variety and take pleasure in offering it to our many customers as something ‘ . of real worth and value. <A promi- nent thresher of a neighboring town told us that several years ago he got so tired threshing poor light oats that he determined to see if he could not improve his crop, so he procured two car loads of these Texzs Red Rust Proof Oats and putthem among his patrons, charg- ing just what they cost him, while he was put to extra expense in the way of finding and unloading them. He did this so that he might get a crop of oats to thresh and the result wes that it went far beyond expectations and it made a friend to the entire community. They yiclded as high as 90 bushel per acre. ‘The oats we offer are from these. Price--Postpaid 1 th 20c. By freight your expense % bu 4Cc; bu 5c; 2 bu lots 70c, per bu; 10 bu lots 65e per bu; 25 bu lots 60c per bu. Bags free.

Write for special prices on larger amounts of oats.

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We have listed them to take the place of the New Lin- coln, which we have listed several years, as they have proven themselves better than the Lincoln and mature at the same time, if anything a day orsoearlier. Have made 170 bushels from one bushel of seed under the most favorable experimental conditions. This merely shows its possibilities. They were named the Big Four because three of the largest farmers in these parts as well as the Experiment Station said that they were the best oats they had evergrown, so we named them after the big four. Original strain came from Dakota and locally here are called the Dakota Oats.

DESCRIPTION—Thin hull, heavy meat, soft nub. Ripens to a light yellow, and keeps its color. So far it has proven itself rust proof and an extra good yielder on most all land. Fora good all around medium early oats for feed- ing stock ormaking oat meal, it is hard to beat. For South-western Iowa we have not struck anything in a long while to equal it, and none give greater promise of being the leading oats in this section.

Price--1 lb postpaid 20c, By freight your expense, pk 30e; % bu 55c; 1 bu 80c; 2 or more 75¢c per bu; 25 bu or more 60c per bu. Bags free.

Lon Eastman of Ray County Mo., wrote us that among the farm Seeds he got fromus, wasthe Golden Rust Proof Oats. Hesays “I never raised such oats. They stood up well and yielded 22 bushel more per acre than any that I have known in this country”

WHEAT.

EARLY FIFE SPRING WHEAT. Bearded Variety. :

This has proven truly a great spring wheat. It isa good yielder, stands up welland makes a fine grade. Itis not surpassed by any variety and has this much advantage over any other kind:--it is early, getting ripe about July 4or sooner, thus getting out of the way of the ravages of chinch bugs, and is not liable to blight. Tt is the surest wheat that can be sown in this country. Tf you want to buy spring wheat you may depend upon this to fll] the bill.

We have tried a great many varieties and find that none but this may be depended upon; in factitis the only kind that may be depended upon one year with an-_ other, a poor year with a good year, drouth, floods and chinch bugs, as it comes outon top and brings good re- turns for the labor spent upon it.

Price--By freight your expense, bu $1.40; 2 or more bu $1.30 per bu; 10 bu or more $1.15 per bu. Bags free.

VELVET CHAFF or BLUE STEM Beardless Variety.

A very popular variety throughout the northwest and west. There is probably more of it grown than any oth- er variety. Not quite assure a crop in Southern Towa and points south, but many prefer to raise It.

Look Over, But Don’t Overlook Our Seed Corn.

We have the pure article, and it will pay you to send to us as such achange makes a very desirable one, and our customers who have sown seed bought from us are unanimous in their praises of it as a great yielder and an excellent grade of wheat.

Price--By freight, your expense; bu $1.40, 2 or more $1.30 per bu: 10 bu or more $1.15 per bu. Bags free.

MACARONI SPRING WHEAT.

“The thorough establishment of this new wheat indus- try will be of the greatest benefit to agriculture in the semi arid plains. A million or more acrescan thus be given to profitable wheat raising, which heretofore, on account of drouth, have been entirely idle orless profit- ably employed. In afew years’ time the result ought to be an addition of from 30 to 50 million bushels to the an- nual wheat production of the Great Plains alone.-~’? Ex- tract from United States Department of Agriculture, Cir- cular No 18, June 19, 1901.

Macaroni wheat is aspring wheat. It will produce at least one-third more grain in a good year than any other wheat and in a dry year will make a good crop where or- dinary wheat will be almost or quite a total failure. The United States Department of Agriculture says in its bul- letin; “It is not only true that Macaroni wheat can be grown in dry districts, but it must be grown there in or- der to produce the best quality of grain. In the semi arid sections the conditions are perfect for producing this wheat. Thereiscertainly aready market for all that can be grown for many years for the manufacturers of macaroni, but should this market become overstocked, the elevators will take it at No. 2 grade, which will pay far better than any other variety, as the yield will pay the difference many times over. Sow 1% bustothe acre in the same manner as other grain.

MACARONI WHEAT FOR THE NORTH.

Washington, D. C., July 12--““Of all the successful ex- periments in scientific agriculture undertaken by the Government, none of them, in my opinion, will prove of greater value to the people of the country than the intro- duction of macaroni wheat from Russia.”

This statement was made by Secretary Wilson, of the Department of Agriculture, in discussing the re- sults of an experiment that was begun in the winter of 1899-1900.

The wheat is especially adapted to the Dakotas, where the best results have been obtained with it, although it thrives and does well wherever wheatis grown. The es- timated crop of North and South Dakota for this season is 8,000,000 bushels, and the productin other states will bring the total well above 10,000,000 bushels.

It thrives in abundant sunshine, does notrequire a large amount of moisture, resists vigorously the attacks of smut and rust, and is a strong grower, yielding large- ly (from 25 to 100 per cent) in excess of the ordinary bread wheats.—Cincinnati Enquirer.

Priee--Postpaid lb 20c. By freight your expense pk 40c; bu $1.40; 20r more bus $1.30 per bu; 10 bus or more $1.00 per bu. Bags free.

We had considerable Macaroni wheat sown about Clar- inda last year. It proved all that is claimed for it and was the best yielder of any fallor spring wheat.

WINTER WHEAT

Write for special low prices during, July and ’ August, for fall sowing. :

This section 01 the country is asplendid winter wheat country and we have raised it for a number of years with great success. Wehave madea study of the varieties, and only offer you the kinds that are best adapted tc this climate, and give you the benefit of ourexperiene. Do

not wait until sowing time to secure your fall wheat seed, but look the matter up now and order it. Too many put it off until too late. :

- Our crops never fail here, although sometimes they are lighter than. others, but we are reasonably sure of a good crop of fall wheat. We, this year have a new variety imported from Russia.

KHARKOV.

A wonderful new variety. Itis direct from Russia last year and bred up to the highest standard of perfection as to productiveness and hardiness. Yielded over fifty bushels per acre and of the finest quality. The berry is large, plump and of a medium red color. It is not as

, hard as our Turkey Red and our miller fully demon- strated by atestthat it will produce fully 25 per cent more flour than any other wheat he had ever ground. It is a wonderful, hardy, strong growing wheat. See cut, $& stalks from one grain.

If you want something good, get a start in this excellent new variety. Wehave priced it very low compared to the great expense it has cost us in importing and secur- ing a supply of this wonderful new variety.

Price—$1.50 rer bushel: 2 or more bushels $1°40 per bu: 10 or more bushel lots $1.25 per bu. Nochargas for bags, f.o.b. our station. Ask for special price on large amounts.

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TURKISH RED WHEAT.

The very best variety of winter wheat in existence, and may be considered strictly ironclad, asit has invari- ably proven so here in the most exposed places every winter for sixteen years past. Its growth somewhat re- sembles rye, stooling out greatly and yielding immense crops, having a record as high as 52 bushels per acre un- der ordinary culture. Itisa bearded variety, red and very hard. Whileitisa winter wheat, not sown until September, it will pay you to order now for shipment as soon as the new crop is harvested.

Prices are somewhat subject to market, as-we sell this on a close margin, considerng the extra care for seed cleaning, and preparing for shipment.

Send your name-now for our fall list of seeds. We will list same and take pleasure in mailing youa copy. It willsave you money in buying rye, timothy, fall wheat and other fali sseds.

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BULGARIAN

Raised here more than any other variety as it got a start first and has proven very hardy, and immensely popular. Itis a bearded variety with large, plump grains, lighter colored and much softer than Turkish Red. Itis easier ground and does not make as white flour as Turk- ish Red and spring wheat, but makes a very fine grade of winter wheat flour.

A great many prefer it to Turkish Red, and it is rather curious as to how the preference for each variety is divid- ed here. Wecan recall an instance of two brothers, both men of good judgment and first-class farmers, farming side by side, and while one prefers the Turkish Red, and raises that kind, the other rather likes the Bulgarian and sticks to that variety. Both varieties are superior to any yet tested

BUCKWHEAT

Buckwheat flour for pancakes and Buckwheat blossom for bees makes a very paying proposition. In this lati- tude, sow the first week in July on well prepared soil at the rate of 1 peck to 1% bu per acre.

Japanese. Abouta week earlier than Silver Hull and yields well. The flour made from this variety is not quite so light in color as Silver Hull, but it has the ad- vantage of being earlier for the north, and the straw is heavier and it branches more, thus taking less seed per acre than other kinds.

Price--1 lb postpaid 25c: by freight your expense, % bu 50c: 1 bu $1.50; 2 or more bus $1.45 per bu; 10 ormore bu $1.40 per bu.

Silver Hull. A very good and popular variety. The grain is of a light gray color, is rounder than the common variety, has much thinner husks, and is a splendid yielder.

Price—i lb postpaid 25c; by freight your expense % bu 40c; 1 bu $1,50; 2 or more bus $1.45 per bu; 100r more bus $1.35.

IMPROVED WHITE RYE.

A great many who are used to the old fashioned kind of Black Rye think but very little of the crop. If they could raise orhave anything to do with the Improved White Rye which gives much greater yield, and is much more valuable as a feed, they would raise more of it as

2t would be much more profitable than the kind gener- ally raised now. We are pleased to offer a variety that we know will be a great improvement over the kind that is usually raised.

Price—31.00 per bushel; 2 or more bushel lots 90c per bu; 10 bushel lots or over 80c per bu. Nocharge for bags, f.o.b. our station. Ask for special prices on large amounts.

FIBER PLANTS.

FLAX — BROOM CORN — HEMP. BROOM CORN.

_ Make your own BROOMS. Last August we bought some brooms of a farmer, who got seed for the broom corn last spring. Hesold them for 25c a piece and said he made money atit. Whatisthe use of paying 35¢c to 45¢c for a broom when you can have a winter supply for barn gran- ery and house, almost for the raising. The corn has a ready market in the cities.

Improved Evergreen--For length, strength and straightness of brush, this variety is unexcelled. It is of a light green color. Without the slightest reddish tinge. it makes far the best brooms of any grown. Height 7 to8

eet.

Price--By mail postpaid 11b 30c; by freight your ex- pense 4 bu 60c; % bu $1.10; 1 bu $1.25.

Dwarf Evergreen--This is a very popular variety on account of its not being so liable to blow down and lodge as the taller varieties. Heads are very brushy and it

makes a fine yield.

Price--By mail postpaid 11b 30c; by freight, yeild ex- pense 4 bu 75c; % bu $1.25; 1 bu $2.45.

SEED FLAX

A very profitable crop, and it pays to raise your own seed. Price--Postpaid 1 lb 25c; 3 lbs 60c; by freight your expense 4 bu 65c; 1 bu $2.15. Ask for price in quantities, as price fluctuates.

HEMP. :

If raised for manufacturing, must be sown broadcast, at the rate of one-half bushel to the acre; if for seed, it should be planted in hills four feet apart and the plants thinned out to three or four most vigorous stems in each hill. Price—Postpaid 1 tb 25c. By freight your expense 100 Ibs $7,50.

GRASS SEED.

We have always made a specialty of Grass Seeds and we are in a better pos- ition to give you the best goods of any other seed house. We have the ad- vantage of being able to gosee the growing crops on most of the grasses, thatis the time to look out for weeds and avoid getting them. Westrip- ped hundreds of acres of Blue Grass this year. bought thousands of bushels of Timothy, Clo- ver, Alsyke, etc., direct from the threshing ma-~ chine, having contracted ahead of time the prod- ucts of certain fields. So you take no chances in getting seed from us. We know its history and that together with our unsurpassed cleaning machines, gives perfection as near as it can be obtained. See page 70 where we go into this subject in full. Write us for prices and samples on grass seeds, we always have a large selection. Just as cheap a grade or just as high priced a grade as you want. We have to have all grades to compete with others. Get our samples and prices, you be the judge. Youcan always bank on our Planet Brand of Grass Seed, they are pure. Star grade is good, prime grade, but discolored slightly and, etsobrightasthe Planet. It always Days to get te’

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best recleaned seed. Seed asit comes from the threshing machine will shrink 435 to 60 per cent in cleaning. Stop a minute and consider you can buy the best grades for $1.0) to $2.00 a bushel more than you pay forthe poorer or country run. This only amounts to 1) cents to 20 cents per acre, CAN YOU AFFORD TO PLANT WEED SEED FOR THE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE? Keep in mind the facts, if samples sent are not what you want, write us and say so, we will gladly send others, our stocks are large. We are here to serve you, thatis our business, Don't hesitate to write us in full

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BLUE GRASS

This is our great grass specialty so we take pleasure in offering you the finest grade of fancy cleaned southwest- ern Iowa Blue Grass Seed that is not excelled the world over. Southwestern Iowa has justly earned the distinc- tion in late years of being the foremost Blue Grass region of the world and has honestly taken the laurels from the famous Kentucky Blue Grass region, so far as the crop is concerned.

Blue Grass is a natural grass here and excels all others for permanent pasture, affording rich, nutritious feed the year round except when under snow. It makes a feed that has made this region famous for fine cattle, large strong draft horses and a fine quality of hogs in great numbers.

We own and operate our own strippers and harvested a fine lot of high grade seed. Just think of it brother far- mer, here is a chance to buy Blue Grass Seed that con- tains no obnoxious weed seed.

This is surely a great item in purchasing blue grass seed. We know many farmers who say that blue grass will come of itself. To those who advance the argument that there isno necessity of seeding for blue grass, we would ask: Isit good business policy to wait for several years to have your pastures set themselves and furnish only asmall amountof pasture? Often it will take sev eral years, especially if it has been under cultivation for a long time and allowed to get weedy to procure a good sod of bluegrass, Sowing blue grass is one of the meth ods of assisting nature and deriving more profit from your land than to wait until it comes of itself.

Every good farmer knows that blue grass pasture is the best permanent pasture that grows, butcan be bene- fitted by being mixed with other grasses. It is used in al- most all our mixtures, being early feed in the spring, late in the fall and, if properly managed all winter unless cov- ered with snow.

Henry Wallace, the talented editor of Wallace’s Farm- er, of Des Moines, Ia., whois the highest authority in the line of grasses, says that Southwestern Iowa Blue Grass leads the world, and the seed excels all other. He advises farmers to get permanent pasture.

The Department of Agriculture in testing our blue grass gave it 9 per cent germinating power. This is much higher than is the general run of commercial blue grass. They use it in testing the purity and germinating quality in comparison of different lots of this kind of seed and have these tests on exhibition at all times. This high test of blue grass won the admiration of every one interested in a lawn, meadow or a pasture. Commercial blue grass is often adulterated with Canadian blue grass much smaller and inferior to the blue grass grown in this region. Westrip ours from the field and know it to be pure and free of all adulterations.

Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acrein early spring, or sow 6 pounds blue grass, 3 pounds timothy, 3 pounds common ted clover, 1 pound alsike clover and 1 pound white clo-

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ver per acre with spring wheat, barley or Champion oats as anursecrop. Sow after the grain is covered and har- row well, or sow some of our grass seed mixture with the above nurse crop or, as some do, sow on land prepared with good seed bed by stirring the ground. We rather favor sowing the grain as a nurse crop, but sowing only about half the amount of gr ain, as it does not choke out the young grass.

Blue Grass For Kansas, Nebraska And The West.

There is no question but what all tame grass is making rapid strides in these states, as well as all over the new west. It always takes more or less time to get the soil inoculated with tame grass bacteria, but when establish- edit has proven very favorable. A good customer of ours near Fairbury, Nebraska, purchased Blue Grass of us two years ago, and he has a heavy sod, which proves thatitis a great success and grows luxuriantly in the Blue River Valley. It is a success on all wooded and brushy land. It is great winter pasture. It will grow wherever there is moisture enough for other crops. We know that you can sow this with reasonable assurance that it will be very successful.

STRIPPED BLUE GRASS

We can furnish you stripped blue grass in its natural state, just as it comes from the stripping machine. We -offer you the product of our own stripping and run it through a course sieve, which takes out all the sticks, straws and large particles, and makes a first class grade.

Many prefer it in the rough, and a great many agricul- tural papers and experimental station directors have been advocating it as being the best and surest way to get a stand.

It is just the thing with which tosowalawn. There is only one objection: it is harder to sow and cannot be sown as easily as the finished product, but by taking more time may be done very successfully. As it comes from the machine it catches occasionally a bit of stem part of a timothy head or clover leaf, but itis from 75 to 9 per cent of its weight solid seed, as the husks and chaff are very light indeed.

In this state Blue Grass is estimated as14 pounds per bushel measure, and it takes up that much bulk, but when milled and made into a fancier grade only about half that much bulk. Wecan make the price consider- ably lower for the stripped, as it is very expensive to clean and make into afancy grade, this requiring very expensive machinery, considerable time and very par- ticular work to separate.

Blue Grass is very scarce and high this year, owing to the dry weather early inthe season, made it head short and almost impossible to gather.

Price—1 lb 25c: 3 lbs70c: postpaid. By freight your ex- pense, % bu 80c; 1 bu $1.50; 2 or more bushel $1.35 per bu. Bags free.

FANCY CLEANED BLUE GRASS.

This is solid seed, very hard to obtain from the rough.

Price—1 lb postpaid 30c. By freight your expense, 1 bu (141bs) $2.00; 100 Ibs $14.00. Alif.o.b. Clarinda. Bags free.

EXTRA CLEANED BLUE GRASS.

Extra clean is made up of the heavy weight screenings of fancy. In making Fancy 50 per cent of the stripped product passes through without extracting the seed, only course straw and a little chai is knocked off. These screenings are cleaned up by another process, makes what we call an Extra Clean grade. The amountof pure seed runs about 60 to 80 per cent. So by slightly heavier seeding, one gets just as good results and is easier hand- led than the stripped.

Price—By freight your expense, 1 bu (14 Ibs) $1.30; 50 Ibs 9¢ per lb; 100 lbs or more 8c per Ib.

MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.

The great pasture and hay producer. for dry coun- tries and dry seasons. We regard this as oneofthe most valuable grasses for several reasons; chief among them is, that it adapts itself to different conditions of soil and climate, it does well all overthe United States and

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Canada and is highly valued and largely cultivated throughout Europe. It gives a good amount of early and late feed of good quality, and yields heavily from 2 to 4 tons per acre. As apasture grass it is particularly valu- able; a most persistent grower and one of the earliest in spring and latestin the fall. It never freezes out nor winter kills; resists drouth and cold winters, and does not die out.

It can be grown very profitably for the seed. In John- son County Kan., which isthe center for this grass in that state, the farmers raise great fields forseed. They

Bromus Inermis--The great hay crop.

There are millions in it for the farmer. ,

Defies drouth. Resists frost. Best grass of the age.

Too much cannot be said of this, the greatest of all grasses.

Now is your opportunity to seed some of your land to Bromus Inermis.

For pasture, hay, and seed crop itis a howling success and a great money maker.

It has proven a success wherever tried.

Turns deserts and wastes into profit.

Tf you have tried other grasses without success, don’t give up, you can raise Bromus Inermis.

Another season has fully convinced us of the fact that this wonderful and marvelous grass is one of the best things of the age for the farmer and especially in the regions, where it grows and flourishes under the most ad- verse circumstances. From thousands of our customers, sending us an order or writing to us, come the kindest words of thanks for our urging them to buy Bromus In- ermis. They testify tc its great value and wonderful suc- cess they have had withit. If we were not so positive thatitis a good thing for you, we would not urge you so strongly to obtain some of this seed and sowit. It’s a money maker for you.

It converts waste and barren land into a thing of beauty and profit and adds greatly to the profit of valu- able land. The introduction of Bromus Inermis means millions of dollars added to the wealth producing power of this country.

One sowing will stand for ten years. It grows very thickly, and so densely, that it will “hold your hat up,” and willcompletely eradicate all obnox:jus weeds such as Canadian thistle, wild mustard, cockleburs, etc., in three years time. It is introduced and recommended by the very highest authorities on these questions, so there is no mistake about it.

Experiment Grass Station, Kansas City Kan., says; ‘We have grown Bromus Inermis successfully and think

raise thousands of bushels every season and ship out hundreds of car loads, most of which are exported to Europe. There are many farmers who have not become acquainted with this valuable and profitable grass, al- though the English sow it a great deal. It issown most-

ly in the fall, somewhat like timothy, although some sow in the spring, but one cannot expect to get a seed crop the first season by sowing in the spring. Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre to insure a good stand. Price--1 lb postpaid, 25c; By freight your expense, 25 lbs or more 12c per 1b; 100 lbs or more 10c per Ib.

it is the coming grass for the arid regions of the west. We sow it about the first of April here.”’

How to sow.—Plow the ground thoroughly in early spring, harrow well and sow in April or May, depending upon the location. Fifteen pounds per acre of the seed we offer is sufficient, as itis very strong in germinating power. Harrow lightly and it will show up for pasture in the falland make asplendid cropof hay the follow- ing year. Itmay be very successfully sown in the fall similar to timothy and especially in the south part of the United States.

We had seed raised for us last year in Iowa, Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas and all we offer is new crop and of best qualiiy. Wesell large quantities of it. Our trade is tremenduous in this as well as in all other seeds, as we sell the very best at alower figure than others.

Price--Choice recleaned,11b, postpaid, 25c. By freight your expense, 10 or more lbs 18c per Ib; 15 Ibs, enough for one acre,i5c per Ib; 100 lbs 10c per Ib; 200 Ibs 9c per ib. Bags free.

Prof. Thomas Shaw, who is highest authority, says “This grass cannot be obtained too soon by the farmers of the northwest and arid regions. Itis very hardy, en- dures very low temperature and possesses great power to grow in dry climates. Itis well adapted for hay or pas- ture. This grasscomes up quickly in the spring makes rapid, strong growth, and afterit has been cut for hay, makes abundant pasturage.”’

J. H. Shepard, Professor of Agriculture, North Dakota Agricultural College, Fargo, says; “‘As a pasture itis preferred to timothy, by cattle as shown by a trial where it was fed more closely than timothy in the same pasture. It hasthe advantage of being early, and green until late in the fall. The fact that Bromus Inermis resists drouth better than other cultivated grasses, adds greatly to its value in this country.

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ALFALFA or LUCERNE CLOVER.

S. M. Tracy, director of the Mississippi experimental

station, says; Bromus Inermis endures the summer heat THE WONDERFUL SUCCESS. and drouth much better than the rescue grass, and be-

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all grasses, it makes the best growth on rich soils, but 1 Le

even or thin and barren soils it isone of the best. Seed _ is produced sparingly and is hard to obtain in this coun- ory. Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kan. A. A. Berry Seed Company, Clarinda, Iowa.

Gentlemen;—In regard to Bromus Inermis we will say W be a _ that we are very much pleased withit. Itisa drouth re- ) 7 VY, wy) wf sister, makes a good grade of hay, and remains green for WAN W\ ty = ia a very long period, and, we think, makes an excellent is WI iTiINwWYNS pasture grass. Za\ (AEN ARAN Ze Yours very truly, \ ANE: , WN Kita Ve & 4 V. M. SHOESMITH v Y AW ace AN F JAE x BROMUS INERMIS. FA AN NYS» Gi 5 __ Elmdale Herd; Short Horn Cattle SIK Wi WN WZ, | and Duroc Jersey Hogs. IS US NAC LY

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A. A. Berry Seed Co. Gentlemen— We enclose herewith bank draft for $5.00 - for 50 lbs of Bromus Inermis seed. Please ship at your earliest convenience. We used to buy some seed of you several years ago when living at Maryville, Mo., and

when you were starting in the seed business. Glad to AN note your prosperity. We could get the seed nearer home SX HSS but we like the way you talk of the quality of your seed, =, 7 CI and good seed is what we want. Wy | ZG» Yours truly, PO ZZ MG Me L. C. EVANs. \ VeyZ 2 Fine Cl Seed ApS e Clover See au Pig as Fa

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Dear Sir; Sometimein the winter I sent to you for $50. worth of clover seed, which is very fine seed, Am BU MAY ait _ wellpleased with it. LY

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FRANTZ HERTRICH.

CLOVERS.

The great soil makers and grass producers. They are many varieties, some of no economic value, while others such as Alsyke, Alfalfa. Crimson, White, Red and Bo- khara are almost the back-bone of Agriculture and are indespensible. We do not fix a price on these items as the market changesfrom day to day. So you see IF WE FIXED THE PRICE, we would have to alter the grades from time to time; asthe market advanced we would have to make the quality poorer. This we will not do as we keep the quality of our two standard samples, Star andPlanet, the same and change the prices to follow the market. So write and get our standard samples, put them away and when you get ready to buy get our quotations. Don’t |. get our prices six weeks ahead of time, but just when you _ areready tobuy. You can not compare prices of differ-

ent houses unless you get the prices at the same time.

This plant has become the most valuable pasture and hay plant in existence. It hassprunginto popu-

Wecan and do m Micaninctition. _ larity and usefulness by springs and bounds and will eeb al¥ competition.) Corspdrp our sar: soon out distance all other plants; even clover, timothy

les and pri - Z 2 dpriees:: We eavervon money and all grass and forage plants.

: RED CLOVER. For years it has been highly prized in the western There are two kinds, the Medium and Mammoth. This states, esvecialiy on irrigated lands where it produces the 4 latter is called the “Giant’’ also **Vine’’ Red Clover. most nutritious hay, at the rate of 2 to 4 tons per acre per Medium, the common bush variety of Red Clover or cutting and from three to five cuttings per season. How- just CLOVER. - ever, itis found that it will adapt itself to a great many _ Mammoth, the tall rank growth that producesvine like conditions and soils. The eastern and southern farmers _ the Alsyke or Sweedish Clover. are finding out that Alfalfa is avery valuable crop for _ Ifyou wish Mammoth Clover, be sure and specify iton them. Thereis nostatein the Union to which we do _ order, as an order for Red Clover or just Clover will be not ship Alfalfa Seed. filled out of the MEDIUM RED CLOVER the mostcom- In the new districts itis a little slow about getting a

mon in use. 3 start just as clover was in the west thirty years ago. It

_ We offer two grades, “STAR” and “PLANET”. These wassaid that clover would not grow in south-western

_ two brands indicate the quality. Iowa where now thousands of acres of it is grown with

STAR, our prime grade, good average quality of aver- the greatest of success. Alfalfa is coming even faster

_ age purity. than clover and will undoubtedly out-rival this great PLA NET, our choice grade, select stock for purity, col- piant.

' or and size. Alfalfa is sown somewhat like clover and ‘these short

_ We advise using the best. We also have many other directions are sufficient to get it started: Use no nurse

| grades, poorer and better if you want them, ask for crop. Prepare the ground by deep thorough plowing.

| Samplesof Fancy and Fair to Good. Sow 15 to 25 lbs. per acre in the latter part of April or

_ We can not fix a price in the catalogue as the market during May, and in the fall from the 15th of August tothe

changes from day today. Pleased tosend price list at 1stof September. Harrow with slanting teeth once after

' ad time. Just drop us a card sowing the seed Mow the weeds the last of June: re- i

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move from the ground, then mow in Jaly and August as the case may require, to keep the weeds down and give the young Alfalfa plants a chance to start. One great advantage of Alfalfa is that when firmly estab- lished it is good indefinitely and will stand a great many reverses in the way of drouth, freezes, close pasturing and repeated cuttings. It does not clover out nor kill out if allowed to go to seedas does clover but is a perpet ual pasture or hay ficld. Alfalfa is gaining favor all over the world especially in the arid regions of the west where it has proven to be worth millions to the farmers. It can also be grown any place where clover is grown. It has the greatest root devslopmentof any for- agé plant. Very often the roots extend 30feetin the soil, this being found when digging wells and making ex- cavations. This root development is highly beneficial to the soil in the way of a fertilizer, neing a wonderful gatherer of nitrogen which settles in the soil thus enrich- ing instead of making the soil poorer. There is no hay crop that will stand the drouth that it does, and where it can obtain moisture in the subsoil the roots have been found at the depth of 30 feet. It will live through the most severe drouth and keep growing when seemingly it is almost impossible to do so. Owing to its fixed condition in the soil and the great root development, it stands se- yere winters and especially the Turkestan variety which is almost frost proof. Four Grops of the best hay may bs secursd per year. This is certainly a great record but is mostly made by irrigation turning on the water afew days after cutting or two waterings being necessary to make a crop of hay,

Feeding Value ot Alfalfa, Gréat.

There is no other forage plant of like nature, that has the great feeding values of Alfalfa. It is used to fatten hogs, horses and cattle for market; something no other forage plant will do.

Do not be Discouraged

If a stand is not secured the first time. In some con- ditions and soils, it does not catch readily nor would clover when the country was first new. The soil must have Alfalfa bacteria or nitrogen-culture which may be procured and the seeds treated with these microbes have made splendid records and results have been satisfactory when using this nitrogen-culture.

American Grown Alfalfa Seed. f

For the past two years the seasons have been so wet even in the irrigated districts that seed did not form

veadily so the crop has been short and the price very |

high. A great deal of imported seed has been used in fact, there was not enough of the home grown seed to go around. A great deal of the imported seed contains many foul weed seed. We are very particular about pur= chasing nothing but seed grown on land not irrigated and of a pure variety free of weed seed. We,are right next to the product of the best Alfalfa seed in the U.S. and can make low prices for the best seed.

Price--Postpaid lb 25c. By freight your expense 10 Ibs 15c per lb; bu $8.50for choice recleaned seed.

Write for special prices in large amounts as the price fluctuates, the seed being a market commodity and susceptible to change.

All those wishing to secure a great deal of valuable in- formation about this great plant, we advise to write 1o Jas. Wilson Secy. Agriculture, Washington D. C., for bulletin on Alfalfa culture. Itis very valuable and will cost you nothing but the asking.

NITROGEN--CULTURE

The most wonderful discovery thus far madein the twentieth century is that of the Nitrogen; fixing bacter=

the plant to fix free nitro- gen. Itcannot be to strong- ly emphasized that unless

is of absolutely no more ben-

potatoes.

“Certain regions are prac-

kind of bacteria and unless some artificial means of in- troducing the germs be re- sorted to, the crop willbe a failure,”’

(Year Book U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 1905.)

Some benefits in the use of itrogen-Culture.

By inoculating the seed before planting, the plants pro- duce nitrogen nedules upon their roots which have the quality of absorbing pure nitrogen from the air instead of deriving all of their nitrogen from the soil and the crop from nodule bearing plants. In addition to this ad- vantage, the nitrogen nodules remain in the ground and enrich the soil for the subsequent crop of any kind of grain. Theresults are better than from the use of the best fertilizers. The above cut shows an individual plant of Alfalfa with and without nitrogen nodules, taken from an actual photograph.

: Un-inoculated N

Varieties of Bacteria.

Each particular kind of legume, such as alfalfa, clover |

peas, etc., requires a different bacteria in order to suc- cessfully grow nitrogen nodules.

Each package is stamped with the name of the legu- minous plant for which it is adapted and contains full instructions for inoculating theseed or ground.

Price—Prepaid, one acre package $1.50; Five acre pack- age $5.00

The price of the Culture for Alfalfa, Red Clover, Crim- son Clover, Vetch, Soy Beans, Velvet Beans, Peanuts, Cow Peas, Wax Beans and Lima Beans, is the same.

TURKESTAN ALFALFA

Cannot be equalled for hardiness; withstands drouth, heat, and cold; yields the heaviest and richest crops of fodder; the best clover for permanent hay and pasture.

Value as a fodder plant on dry or arid soils. climate of Turkestanis not unlike that of our interior states, being far removed from the ocean and surround- ed by wide expanses of dry land. The summers are very hot and long. In many places the evaporation exceeds the quantity of moisture that has fallen during the year. The inhabitants are mainly employed in raising Cattle, and here it is this alfalfa grows and flourishes.

It withstands extreme cold withoutinjury. At the ex- periment station, Brooking, S. D., with a minimum tem- perature last winter of 40 degrees below zero, and the ground bare, common alfalfa was killed while Turke- stan came through allright. At the Wyoming experi- ment station, Turkish alfalfa was exposed to a minimum temperature of 45 degrees below zero without harm.

Price-Postpaid lb 40c. By freight, your expense 10 Ibs

ia for leguminous plants such as alfalfa, theclovers, peas .$2.75; 25 lbs $5.50; 100 lbs $20.00. Bags free.

etc., by George L. Moore of Washington D. C., and pae tented by the government for the benefit of the people, in March 1¢04. What The United States Government Says.

“The immense yields of wheat following alfalfa or clo- ver are easily understood when it is realized that there has actually been added to the soil, a certain definite amount of nitrogen in such form that wheat can be bene= fited by it.

WHITE CLOVER

A great deal of this is sown, as it makes a splendid pas- ture where other sorts will not thrive. Itis a splendid combination with blue grass, as it keeps a permanent blue grass pasture from getting what is called “hide bound.” This may be used much more than it is with profit. Will nottramp out. Helps other grasses get a

start. Does well on wet ground.

“Thusit willbe seen that © it is worse than useless to_ attempt to grow any legu- | minous crop without being | certain of the presence of — the bacteria which enables |

the bacteria tubercles are | present, the leguminouscrop |

efit to a soil than wheator |

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ground and moist soil, and mature at tbe same time.

White Clover is one of the staple grasses. The seed al- ways comes higher than common clover, but is harder to procure and also goes much further, seed being only half as large ascommon sort. Itis worth all it costs and our _price is low indeed.

Price--1 lb postpaid. 30c;: by freight your expense 10 lbs 17c per lb; 60 Ibs (one bu) $9.25; 100 1b $15.00. Bags free.

BOKHARA CLOVER

This is called by some Sweet Clover. Itis a tall, shrub like plant, growing to the height of four to six feet, with branches whose extremites bear numerous small white fiowers of great fragrance during the whole season, which are continually sought by bees. It is the bee clover. Sow 10 lbs per acre.

Price--Postpaid, pkt 10c; 1 Jb 25c. pense 50 Ibs 18c per lb. Bags free.

_ALSIKE CLOVER

Known as the Swedish Clover. The Swedish Farmer is Never Without it.

Splendid for hay and pasture. It resembles white clo- ver, only the pink blossom, is much taller, and is very valuable for moist and wet land asit will not drown out like common clover. It adapts itself, however, to a great _ variety of soils, and is capable of resisting extremes of drouth and wet alike. It makes finer and better hay ‘than common clover, as the stalks are not so thick and

By freight your ex-

i woody. Itis very sweet and fragrant, and liked by bees.

as both will grow on low If When sown by itself, 6 to 10 pounds per acre are required.

Price—Postpaid, 1 lb 25c. By freight, your expense, 10

Can be grown with timothy,

| or more lbs 18¢ per 1b; 100 lbs 15c¢ per Ib. ;

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Can sell you off grades for swamp land at lower prices, and asthe market fluctuates, write for special prices on

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Alsike and Timothy Mixed. A Wonderful Combination.

i} a These grasses are grown a great deal together as land

if adapted to one is also adapted to the other. The mixture lof these two grasses make a splendid combination for

ee and pasture and when cut for seed turns out well. _As the seedsare so near the same size, it is impossible to

if _ separ ate them and this makes the seed cheaper, in price. ’ There are many who cut their alsike for seed and be— ( cause it has some timothy in, it will not bring nearly «as much onthe market. We offer you a chance to | procure alsike mixed with timothy, at one-half price. For | meadow and pasture it is even better with the timothv

‘ as the two make a splendid combination; the alsike keep- i ing the soil loose and open thus affording a splendid

‘ chance for the timothy while on the other hand the tim- thy has a tendency to make the soil firm and to keep it

it from becoming loose and winter killing the alsike,

Price—By freight, your expense, 100 lbs, $5.50: 500 Ib lots \% more $5.00 per 100 lbs. Bags free.

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A well-known and favorite winter clover crop and soil ' enricher, affording excellent early forage. In the neigh- borhood of Clarinda, it bloomsin May. Seed should be ‘sown in August or September. Useseed at the rateof 15 | pounds per acre. It grows all winter, when ground is not ‘frozen. Itis very beautiful when in bloom, and valuable ‘for soiling purposes, for pasture or hay, and the roots ' add materially to the fertility of the soil. Itis an admir- able green food for poultry, in winter, especially asa | pasturage. This seed is American grown. _ Price—Pound 30c; 3 lbs 5c, postpaid. By express or | freight your expense, peck $1.75; bushel $5.25,

TIMOTHY.

_ Every one knows South-western Iowa is the Timothy ’ country of the world. Weareso situated as to be able to give the best at the lowest figures. This grass needs no ’ description, it is well known as one of the best hay crops We will show you bargains in choice seeds. Standard purity, our Prime and Choice. The price changes with the market, therefore cannot fix price in this catalogue.

WE PUBLISH a quotation slip every time the market

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changes. If at any time you want the latest prices, write us to send you one. If you keep our samples you can keep posted.

RED TOP The Great Grass for Wet Lands.

This grass is indigenous to nearly all parts of this coun- try, although found generally on low ground and marshes. Itis a mistake to suppose thatitis adapted to low and wetlands only, asit will grow abundantly, but not so heavy, on sandy lands and knolls. This seed has usually been sown in the chaff, but during the past few years, cleaning machines for separating the solid seed from the chaff have been perfected, and so it is possible to offer clear or solid seed, also known as Fancy Red Top. It enters wellinto our mixture for marshy, wetlands. If pastured close or cut early for hay itis very valuable. There is a great deal of itin the pastures, fields, and meadows this season, more than we ever saw before.

Price—Postpaid, lb 25c. By ‘freight, your expense bu (14 Ibs) $1.75; 100 lbs 10¢c per 1b, Bags free.

ENGLISH RYE GRASS

It has become well known in this country and has prov- en itself valuable. Itseems to be especially adapted for pasture, will bear close cropping and isof strong, suc- cessive after growth. Produces anabundance of foliage which remains bright and green throughout the season, and it is much used for lawn grass mixtures. Itis well adapted for permanent meadows and yields large quan- tities of nutritious hay, which is relished by all kinds of stock. It willgrow well on almostany land, but does better on such land as will produce a good crop of corn.

Price—Postpaid Ib 20c:; by freight your expense bu, (14 Ibs) $1.50; 100 lbs 8c per lb. Bags free.

ITALIAN RYE GRASS

This is one of the grasses not well known but very val- uable and deserving more attention. It grows on almost any soil but thrives best on rich, moist, land. Where ground is favorable, and especially if irrigated, immense crops can be produced being cut from four to six times and yielding as high as seven to eight tons dry hay per acre. Itis well adapted for pasture on accountof its early growth in the spring and quick and successive after growths when closely cropped. For thisreason we have found it very valuable tosow asa catch cropin clover fields where clover has died out or winter killed,

Price—Postpaid lb 20c; by freight your expense bu, (14 Tbs) $1.50; 100 lbs 8c perlb. Bags free.

ORCHARD GRASS

For pasture or hay land a most valuable grass: and on account of its earliness very valuable for permanent pasture. When grown for hay more than one crop can be obtained in one season, and where but one crop is taken the after growth is very heavy and gives a splendid, rich pasture until late in the fall.

It is given to growing in tufts and therefore not: well adapted to sowing alone but where sown together with other grasses or with our clover grass mixtures a close and even sod results. Itis wellsuited to shady places, such as orchards and groves, although itis adapted to a wide range of soils, and will grow on almost alllands. It gives best results on deep, rich, sandy loam or clay soils. When grown for hay, we have found best results are ob- tained when it is sown together with tall meadow oat grass ald meadow foxtail. These are early, flowering about th. time of red clover, which may be included, and cut at the same time, when a yield of two to four tons per acre can be obtained, and as all these varieties are very heavy and strong after growth, splendid pasture may be had the rest of the year.

Price—1 ib, postpaid, 25c; By freight your expense 1 bu. (14 Ibs,) $2.00; 100 lbs or more 13c per tb. No 2, or Prime Orchcrd Grass, the grade sold by dealers generally, 1 bu. (14 lbs, ) $1.50; 100 Ibs or more I1c per tb. Bags free.

Hard Fescue.

This grass is of great value on account of its hardiness and is adapted to dry hillside pastures and uplands. It is well liked by all kinds of stock, and its presencein hay indicates a superior quality. It will resist severe drouth

toaremarkable degree, and produces a great amount of fodder. Itis adapted to a great variety of soils, but prefers upiand and sandy soil. It grows two to three fect high, flowering in June.

Price—1 lb, by mail, postpaid, 25c. By freight your ex- pense, 1 tb 12c; 1 bu (14 tb) $1.40; 100 lbs, 9c per hb.

Sheep’s Fescue.

This variety prefers to grow on light, sandy soil, and dry uplands or hillsides. Itis deep rooted and not af- fected by extreme drouth. Sheep are especially fond of it, and in mixtures for permanent pastures on dry up- lands, particularly if used for sheep grazing, it should be included as itis highly relished by them, being one of the sweetest grasses and very nutritious. On account of its fine foliage and compact growth it is very desirable for low purposes. It is a hardy perennial, one to two feet high, flowering in June or July.

Price—1tb., postpaid by mail 25c. By freight your ex- pene: 1 tb 12c; 1 bu. (14 lbs) $1.40; 100 Ibs 9c per b. Bags

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Johnson Grass.

As ameadow or hay grass this variety is highly es- teemed in the south, where, during the hottest and dry- est season, it may be relied upon to yield heavily. The aggressiveness of this grass has caused it to be considered a veritable curse by some farmers by spreading in to culti- vated fields, but itis highly esteemed by those who un- derstand it. Where it is desired to keep it within bounds the seed should never be allowed to ripen, as it spreads fromthe seeds being disseminated through hay much more thanis generaily supposed. Besides, when fully ripe, the feeding value is little better than corn stalks, but cut before the sced tops emerge from the sheathes, its value as shown by chemical analysis is better than timothy hay. Whencut attime recommended the em- bryo seeds are unpollenized, imperfect, and are capable of sprcuting, so there is no possibility of intro- ducing this grass where it isnot wanted by using such hay. Weonly advise the sowing of Johnson grass where it is desired to remain as permanent meadow. Should be sown August to October, orin spring, at the rate of one bushel per acre.

Only recommended where all other grasses are a fail- ure, such as on sandy alkali sage brush lands of the arid regions, but there are a great many places on such soils of the south and west where Johnson Grass will thrive and make a great deal of valuable pasture and hay, but it must be cut properly, and at the proper time or pastured closely in order to get the best results. It is of the sorghum variety, and a tremendous feeder. If you have the right kind of land, you should undoubtedly sow a tield of Johnson Grass.

Price—1 tb postpaid, 25c. By freight your expense 10 lbs 11c per ib; 100 lbs, 9c per ib. Bags free.

MEADOW FOXTAIL

A fine grass which is especially well adapted for perma- nent pasture. Itis one of the very first to start growth inthe spring, and is of remarkable quick and strong after-growth either when closely cropped or after mow- ing. It is especially adapted for sowing in low, wet places, in marshos, or sloughs, and an occasional over- flow of several days will not harm it.

Many are under the impression that this valuable grass is the same as a wild specics commonly known as “oxtail” or Squirrel Tail,” and afraid to sow it. If they will read this description carefully they will find it not similar to this wild grass seed.

Price—1 lb. postpaid 35c; By freight your expense 1 bu

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A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA.

(14 lbs, ) $3.25; 100 Ibs or more, 22c per fh. Bags free. Notre—The Seed is very light, 1 oz, containing 76,000 kernels. FLOATING MEADOW GRASS

A very valuable grass for improving low and wet meadows, marshes or sloughs. It succeeds best on moist land, which is often under water. It will grow inor under water. Itis notso well adapted for sowing by it- self. Itis best sownina mixture with other varieties adapted for low ground, where a large quantity of fine hay can be secured.

Price—1 ib, postpaid, 50c. By freight your expense 1 bu (14 lbs,) $5.50; 100 lbs, or more, 30c per lb. Bags free.

Water Spear Grass

Another variety which prefers low wet soils; therefore, of great value for land which is often under water, and where other grasses do not succeed, being drowned out. Although it grows coarse and robust, it gives large quan- tities of good nutritious hay which is liked by all kinds of stock.

Price—1! lb. postpaid 40c; By freight your expense, 1 bu. (14 lbs.) $5.00; 100 lbs, ormore, 30c per lb. Bags free.

Tall Meadow Oat Grass

For either hay or permanent pasture a most valuable grass and may be successfully grown in all parts of the country. It will not winter kill and will live and endure northern Minnesota winters. Can also be grown in parts of the country where itis sometimes very hot and dry. It succeeds best in deep, rich, sandy soil. It is a true perennial, growing 3 to 5 feet high, and flowering in May and June.

Price—1 tb, postpaid, 35c. By freight your expense 1 bu (14 Ibs,) $3.00, 100 lbs, 21c per ib. Bags free.

Creeping Bent Grass.

This variety is especially valuable asa pasture grass and best adapted to low and moist situation. It pre- fers a deep, rich and moist soil, being very deep rooted, of quick successive growth when cropped close, of and dwarf habit. It is a perennial. 18 to 24 inches high flow- ering in June.

Price—1 lb postpaid 25c, By freight your expense 1 bu, (14 lbs.) $2.75; 100 1bs.18¢c per lb. Bags free.

Bermuda Grass

This is a Grass that iseminently adapted for the south- ern states, as it withstands drouth and the scorching rays of the sun better than any other variety. In all tropical countries this grass is highly esteemed for its drouth resisting qualities, and also for the peculiar habit of its growth: the wiry roots of the grass in running over the surface of the ground form a strong fibrous matting. This has been sown largely for the purpose of holding banks of creeks and dams, ete. For lawns it is highly prized, as while all other grasses are burned up during the hot season, Bermuda Grass will remain green, and if regularly mown, it will make quite a velvety carpet. The only drawback is thatin winter it looks a little brown, but in the southern states, an all the year round green lawn canbe maintained by sowing English Rye Grass every fall at the rate of 50 pounds per acre, and harrow- ing or raking into the Bermuda grass. Bermuda grass seed should be sown in the spring, as it will not germinate until warm weather comes. As a grass for hay or pasture, it matures and givesits first cutting or- dinarily in June. Sow 8 pounds per acre.

Price—1 Ib, 75c, postpaid; By freight your expense 10 lbs, 60e per Ib; 50 lbs, 50c per Ib: 100 Ibs, 40c per Ib.

Mixed Grasses For Permanent Pastures and Meadows.

It is a well known rule of nature that a judiciously se- lected mixture of several varieties of grasses will produce a larger yield than can be obtained it One varicty sown alone. When sowing a carefully selected mixture of grasses and tlover you run less risk than where you carry allyour °ggsinone basket, sotospeak. Some varieties may live and thrive on your particular piece of land

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better than others and these will then have a chanze to do their very best.

A mixed pasture is earlier gives better yield and holds out better than one sown down with but one kind of grass. Several varieties sown together occupy the ground more Closely, and a larger yield of hay and better quality can always be obtained from a mixed meadow, This

makes a much more permanent pasture, affording in most instances, double the a- mount of feed for tock than if only one or two varie- ties are grown.

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There are a ee aig great many parts fi a i “i Al of the country (UR Ni YK where only one or Wad hi ying i jitiae '

: i th | two kinds of gras- Wi eid La ses are known and mostly sowh, and these are timothy and clover. While timothy isasplen- did grass, and clo- ver the foundat- jon of all success- ful farming, nei- ther are permanent, nor well adapte to pasturing, and are easily affected by drouth and frost thereby making it necessary to re-sow every year or two-r ather an ex- pensive nethod.

In our carefully selected Grass Mixtures several of the natural grasses are sown together, and will cover the ground very closely, causing two spears of grass to grow where formerly there was but one: besides these clover grass mixtures will stand various climates and soil con- ‘ditions, will last longer or be permanent, will yield heavily or double the quantity of hay or pasture that is secured from ordinary fields sown with timothy and clo- ver.

Method of Sowing—A great many are strongly favor- ing the method of sowing grass alone without a nurse crop, but wethink that a crop of spring wheat, barley, or early Championoats can be raisedif but half of the usua amount of grainsown and will make a better stand of grass. Plow the ground thoroughly in early spring. Sow the grain not over one-half the usual amount; harrow in, then sow the Grass Mixture and harrow once or twice. In sow- ing the seed use one of our little hand seeders. described in the back of this book, as it can beso much more evenly and nicely done, and we have put the price very low. After harrowing it will undoubtedly be well to roll the and.

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Grass Mixtures.

Our grass mixtures are combined as a result of careful study of this subject, and those varieties that.are adapt- ed to any soil or climate are mixed in proper proportions. Please read the descriptions of the various Grasses we have given. and do not be content to follow the old way your father and grandfathers did, but adapt new meth- ods. sow improved varieties of Mixed Grasses and dou- ble your crops.

- These Mixtures consist of the best varieties of re- -. eleaned, choice Seeds of the following varieties: Red and Mammoth Clover. Alsike, Alfalfa, White Clover, Blue Grass, Timothy, Red Top, Orchard Grass, Meadow ‘Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Floating Meadow Grass, Water ‘Spear Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Creeping Bent Grass, and Bromus Inermis, etc.

Permanent Meadow Mixture.

This is a mixture of such grasses as are adapted to the different soils we name. .

No. 1 being adapted to medium or average soil, and is more used than any other mixture; Sow from 10 to 20 lbs. "eeper acre. 3

101b 50 1b 100 1b No.1. For average Soils........... $1 30 $600 $11 00 No.2. For high, dry lands. light

POE ora Velly SOll -2c sees. oes ee ees 1 30 6 00 11 00 No. 3. For high, ory lands, eet)

OriGlay,SOLS..... .<p<#- Side tent OO 6 00 11 00 No.4. For dice ooh te soils,

$= bject to overflows.............. $1 30 $600 $11 00

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MIXED GRASSES FOR PERMANENT PASTURES AND MEADOWS.

10 1b 50 Ib 100 lb No.5. For top seeding on marshes or swamps, and will stand consid- erable water and overflow: sow 10 to 12 lbs, per acre....- da Secrecy oes 1 50 7 00 13 50

Permanent Pasture Mixture

Selected with a view of having asuccession of grasses that are relished by all kinds of stock from early spring, through the dry summer weather, through the fall, and when not under snow, during the winter. Itis perma- nent and keeps improving every year. Sow 10 te 20 lbs

per acre. 10 Ib 50 Ib 100 Ib No. 6. For medium soils..... $1 30 %6 00 $11 00 No. 7%. Forhigh, dry gravelly SOllG.: Zant awe deter ck dwee aad 1 30 6 00 11 00 No. 8 For high, dry heavy SOM S aces: ceuctnae ols Sealeis= daisies 1 30 6 CO 11 00 No. 9. For moist and very MICH. SOUS. eset tute Gl PY. 1 30 6 00 11 00 No. 10. For orchards, woody and shady pastures.......... 1 50 7 00 13.50

NOTE—The grasses we use in all our mixtures are of the very best quality, and notso much is needed to sow per acre as in many of the mixtures put up by most seedsmen. Many recommend from 15 to 30 pounds per acre and put the price low, using inferior seeds: in fact, use the screenings and tailings, while we use absolutely nothing but the best quality of choice recleaned seed in these Mixtures and have figured very closely on prices.

You must have the very best grades in making these Mixtures, and we know they cannot be obtained and be sold for the price many others are offering in their cat- alogues. Compare their priceson Grass Seeds with ours and then take a pencil and paper and figure the price of the grassseeds separate, to compose a Mixture such as is wanted for the different varieties of soils and condi- tions, and you will find that they cannot put the best grades, or even second grades, and sell it at the price per pound offered, as the result will average way above their Grass Mixtures

How do they do this? Simply by adding Blue Grass and Red Top screening and chaff. Wedo notsee any use in this, as it takes less to seed with our Mixture. You do not have to pay transportation charges on a lot of useless stuff when buying this low grade.

We want every one we sell to obtain results, and it cannot be done except from the very best grades. We make this assertion, and can easily prove it, that we raise more grass seeds than any other seedsmen in Amer- ica. We make no exception. Wecan sell youthe highest grades of cleaner seed for less money than any other, so we say, “‘buy your grass seeds of us save money and take no risks.”

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LAWN GRASS.

Our Lawn Grass is Equal to the Best in the World.

All farmers, as well as town people, should pride themselves in having a nicely kept lawn of close velvet turf. Itisthe most essential thing in the adornment of a home. The finest flowering plants and embedded vines with handsome growth do not look well without it. If you cannot afford to have flowers, shrubbery and floral adornment, you may at least be the possessor of a thick, heavy set plot of grass, and ittakes very little time to keep it mowed down. There is no secret about a good lawn. All you have to dois to sow the seed and protect it untilit gets a good start, and then keep it well mowed down. We areoffering our Blue Grass “‘in the rough” as it comes from the stripper which is absolutely pure and cannot help but give better results than anything you can sow. It does not take a great deal to sow lawns. It is not good policy to scrimp the amount but put on plenty of seed, from two to ten pounds according to size of lawn. We also have some of the best mixtures that can be put up, which are made up of differ- ent kinds of grasses, dwarf in habit, and growing heavy, close turf.

Do you want your lawn to smell nice and sweet when you mow it, if so, try our mixtures.

Price of Stripped Blue Grass—postpaid, 1 lb. 30c; 2 Ib 50c: by freight, your expense, 1 bu, (14 pounds) $1.25; 100 pounds; $8.00.

Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass see page 87. White Clover, extra fine quality, see page 90.

Berry’s Choice Lawn Mixture—postpaid. 1 pound 30ce, 2 lbs 50c: By freight or express, at your expense, 10 tbs $1.25; bu $1.50. No charge for bags.

1 1b will plant about 350 square feet, new seeding. This mixture is the best for general use and average condit- ions.

The True Sweet Vernal enters into all of our Grass Mixtures. Most seedsmen use the Annual Sweet Vernal abig difference in value. Why not have nice Lawns? You might as well as not.

Southland Mixture—In the Southern States there is frequently trouble to secure a lawn. This mixture is made of Southern Blue Grass, Bermuda Grass, and other varieties adapted to a hot, sunny climate. Togeth-

A View of Our Lawn Grass.

er they make a nice bright lawn the year round. 1 40c 3 lbs $1.10. postpaid,

The most conspicuous spot on the place is the

lawn. Then keep it nice.

Do you have Trouble keeping your terrace or sloping portions of your lawn looking nice. We have a special mixture that will hold the earth and make it a beauty spot.

Terrace Mixture, made of such grasses as have strong branching roots, to hold and keeps it in spite of heavy washing rains.

Price—Postpaid, 1 1b 30c; 2 lbs 50c. By freight $2.80 per bu, (14 lbs.)

Shady Spot Lawn Mixture. This is made of grasses that grow naturally in the woods and shady places. They are mixed in such proportions as to make a thick growth under the trees. 1 1b willsow 200 square feet.

Price—Postpaid, 1 1b 30c; 2 lbs 50c. By freight, (14 Ibs), $2.80.

If you have any special trouble with lawn, pasture golf links or orchard. Write us about it, we can give you grasses to do the work.

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BERRIES, CURRANTS and GRAPES.

We have had a liberal acreage of the choicest varieties grown for us by the Mount Arbor Nurceries. This stock has been inspected by the State Inspector, and is pure, true and free of all bugs, injurious insects or seale.

We guarantee our stock in every respect. Experts pack them just fromthe ground. Each shipment has the in- spection tag of the state attached. So you take no chance in getting our goods.

ORDER early,so we can have the goods dug in good season and not delay you at planting time. Keepin mind thaton an average year we cannot ship nursery stock before March 15th and sometimes not until April 1st.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS.

This universally relished fruitcan be easily grown on almost any soilif the weeds are kept out. Plant early, thin often, mulch a little in winter and you are almost sure of a good crop of nice berries. The sorts (marked P) in the list given herewith, areimperfectly flowered and they should have a perfectly flowered sort (marked 8) planted in adjoining rows. Set plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Allthestrawberries listed here are big ones and of excellent quality. They arethe ones best grown for market and will bring 20 per cent above the market price. They cover the entire season; from the first of the Bederwood until the last of the Brandywine, lasting about 6 weeks.

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As to varieties--If you are in doubt as to which kind would be best for you, tell us what_ sort of soil you have and leave the selection tous, and we will give you the

best there is. :

For the best all round strawberry plants we find that the Warfield and Bederwood are at the head of the list and most popular in this cou ntry.

Warfield (P)--Much like Lovett. Succeeds anywhere and for all.

ene Woot (S)--Very early, of good size, and a good plant.

Crescent (P)--The old standby. Very productive and will stand lots of hard usage.

Senator Dunlap (S)—Medium size, like Lovette or

- Warfield type, very hardy, productive and vigorous grow-

er, making many plants. It will stand neglect and ill treatment better than any other variety. Berry, dark ved. Remainsin bearing until late. It is unsurpassed in quality. Many claim it is the best all around berry yet introdeuced.

Brandywine--The largest berry we have. and a very

~ good one. Comes in about the time early varieties begin

tofail. Very dark, blood red clear through, and of un- usually rich. high flavor. The leaves are very large and wide, protecting the berries from the hot sun.

Prices on Strawberries--Prepaid mail or express 25 plants, 40c; 50 plants, 75c; 100 plants, $1.15; postpaid. By express, your expense, 100 plants, $1.00; 500 plants

- $2.50: 1000 plants, packed in a basket and delivered to ex-

be set outin rows from five to

mer when three feet high, and

press company, $3.75. Ask for special price on larger

quantities. BLACKBERRIES

Many kinds of blackberries will succeed, not only on goo fruit land, but even on the more sandy,porous soils. They take the same treatment as is recommended for raspberries, but in field culture they should

seven feet apart, according to the strength of the variety, and three feet apartin the rows. In garden culture, plant in rows five feet apart and plant three feet apart in the rows. Prun- ing should be governed by the cane, and it should be severe. Pinch back the canes in sum-

this will cause them to throw out laterals.

Smyder—A popular sort, es- pecially valuable for planting at the north and north-west. Its extreme hardiness of eane renders it valuable for cold climates it is very productive, and, though the berries are but medium in size, they areof good quality, sweet and juicy, and when fully ripe, are without hard core, It is largely plant-

ed, and isthe best early blackberry for extreme north- _ ern localities where other varieties winter-kill.

Its ear- liness and productiveness render it profitable and desir-

- able.

Lueretia Dewberry—A variety of the long bush or running berry, ripening before black raspberries are gone. Fruit large, jet black and very showy, often measuring one to one and one-half inches inches in length. Plant 4x 6 feet and cut the new cane back, not allowing them to get more than four or five feet long. Very easy to cov-

er on account of its trailing habits.

Eldorado—Fruit very large, of exceptional quality

and productiveness.

solarge. Big producer.

Early Harvest—The earliest blackberry yet intro- duced. A compactstocky grower. Fruit medium size. firm quality, medium to small core. Very popular.

Erie--Very productive, fruit large and of fine quality, Makes a very attractive appearance on the market and

table.

Wilson’s Early—Very early sorts. Seeds not quite

Berries, excellent flavor. Prices on above Blackberries—Postpaid, 10c each;

12 for 75c. By express your expense, 50 for $1.50; 100. $2.25.

_ Rathburn Blackberry—Considered the finest on the market, surpassing allothers. Berries very large, super-

jor quality and an intense jet black, Price—Postpaid, 15c each; 12 for $1.00; by express your

expense $3.50 per 100.

RASPBERRIES

Raspberries are very choice fruit, and in small fruit rank next to strawberries,--not quite so popular for eat-

ing, but better to can and preserve, and they are so easily

grown that every one should have a patchof them. We list the very best varieties, and our plants are strong and first-class.

Cumberlana—The largest black raspberry known. The

fruit is enormous, often an inch * in diameter. Itis very produc- tive.

Gregg—The leading stand- ard, black cap variety, very pro- ductive, of large size.

Loudon-fed. This raspberry Tipens moderately early, and holds out very late. Itis highly productive; claimed to exceed all other raspberries in this res- pect, a good shipper, large, of superior quality andof an at- tractive crimson color.

Columbian—Dark red. This great berry is believed to be across between Cuthbert and Gregg, and is superior and larger than Shaffer’s Colossal, which it resembles in type and color, and wecan recommend it as worthy of a trial. Forcanning puposes itis the very best raspberry in cultivation, yielding eight thousand quarts per acre,

Kansas—This is a general favorite with all who have grownit. Itripens just after Palmer. Berries nearly or quite as large as the Gregg. Jet black, firm and of best

quality.

Cuthbert—Dark red berry of superior quality, very sweet and a large yielder. Hardy, vigerous grower. Many say- it is the most delicate flavored, red variety, not so firm as some, but of superior quality,

Cardinal—Purple. Theonly true purple sort. Has all the good points of both the red and black raspberry, full fruit, well flavored, strong grower. It has yielded as high as eight thousand, five hundred quarts of berries to the acre. Isalwaysin demand onthe market. Yields early and late; is one of the best all around berries on the market. if you are only going to plant one kind plant the CARDINAL. You will make no mistake.

Prices on Raspberries—Prepaid. 10c each; 6 for 45c; 12 for 75c. By express, your expense, 6 for 35c; 12 for 60c; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.25.

GRAPES

The grape is a delicious fruit, and will grow almost any where. Leaves enormous. Is a hardy cropper. body possessing afew vacant feetof ground, or abare wall, a fence or out-building, can plant a few grape vines and have annual returns of the finest fruit that grows. We listonly the main varieties, but they are choice, strong plants.

Berry’s Mammoth Concord—A great improvement over the old-fashoned Concords. They are the popular variety. Hardy almost any placein the United States,

Moore’s Early—This is the finest early grape known. The fruit is very large and of a delicious flavor.

Worden—A splendid black grape. Fine, large and sweet.

Agawam--Berries red and very large. Skin thick. Sweet and sprightly, ripen early. Vines vigorous,

Brighton—Berries red, above medium to large: of ex- cellent flavor and quality. Bunch large and well form- ed. One of the earliest to ripen.” :

Niagara—This variety has come to occupy about the same position among the white varieties as the Concord among the black: a leading market sort; bunch and ber- ries large; greenish white; when ripe, pale yellow; of good quality.

Pocklington—Also a general favorite. Bunch and berries large, juicy, tender and sweet. When ripe, light golden yellow. Vines hardy and vigorous.

Price—1 year old. No 1 stock, strong and vigorous— Postpaid, 15c each; 3 for 40c; 6for 60c. By express your arenas. 12 for $1.00: 100 for $35.50. Except Concord, 100 or $4.50.

CURRANTS

Lee’s Prolific—Black. Very productive, large bunch and berry; excellent quality, strong grower. The leading, well-tested black sort.

Cherry—Berries sometimes more than half aninchin diameter: bunches short; plant very vigorous and pro- ductive when grown on good soil and well cultivated.

Fay’s Prolific—The leading market variety. Extra large stems and berries: uniformin size and easily pick- ed; exceedingly productive.

White Grape—A leading variety, very popular for jelley making, big yielder. Fruit is unsurpassed in qual- ity and flavor. Very large, look like grapes. Thatis where they got the name. Wehadsomany gealls last

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year for tnese that we have concluded to list them this year. All who have tried them are more than pleased.

Price—1 year old, No.1 stock, strong and vigorous— Postpaid, 12c each. Not prepaid, by express your expense 75c per doz; $4.50 per 100.

GOOSEBERRIES

Josselyn—A new variety of Gooseberry, of superior merit. Very large, hardy, productive and free from mil- dew. Regarded asthe best of recent introductions. Be sure to secure one or more plants of this variety or you will miss the largest and best.

Price—1 year old, No. 1 stock, strong and vigorous— Postpaid, 25c each. By express your expense $1.80 per doz.

Downing—An old and well known variety. Fruit large and handsome, pale green of fine quality. A strong, vig- orous grower, seldom affected by mildew. One of the best for market or for home use. 206 each postpaid. By express your expense $1.50 perdozen.

Our goods are all No. 1 stock, one-year old, strong, vig- orous and the best in every respect. Sendin your order and have the finest berriesin the country. Write us for prices on large quantities also for a full list of Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, etc., FREE.

A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, GCLARINDA, IOWA

.30c; 3% Ibs $1.00. By ex- 8

etc. The worms eat off foliage and fruit. Do your roses look badly and is

Ws SS your cabbage hurt? YOU BSAs3s SAY YES. Wecan help R&S& you. Use SLUG SHOT, § cheap, effective, easy to § use, non-poisonous; no&®& danger to persons using & it. Does not render veg- etables or fruits on which §&§ it is applied injurious. Is § the best insect destroyer § ever offered for the dis- § truction of potato bugs, § Seemann

(5 dg and insects that St dg Pinase Exstoes wien chew. RS

1 Is simply dusted SS VR Flea Besties and Striped Bugs on Melons, lightly on.

Price—Post p aid,

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press or freight your ex- § pense, 5 lbs 40c; 10 lbs 65c; ‘| 50 Ibs $3.00.

POULTRY FOODS and SUPPLIES.

We offer a full line of necessaries. We list no fancy con- trivance or small accessories unnecessary to successful poultry raising as we believe that what our customers want is good, reliable articles that are absolutely nec- essary to the poultry raiser.

Write us and we willsend you our poultry manuel, a small book giving valuable pointers on feeding poultry, free of charge. What wesay inregard to our different foods if fully backed by the Universities of New York, Tllinvis and Lowa, who have experimented with our foods and their results with our personal experiments we give below.

We have an expert in charge of the manufacture of these foods and Lice Killer, Chemical analasis shows them perfect.

EGG FOOD--STAR BRAND.

Contains all the essential elements of egg composition in concentrated form, containing the greatest amounts of albumen, proteine, mineral substance, roots and herbs. Our egg food tones the system and supplies all the in- gredients that makeeggs. It is not stuffed with bran. grain orshorts. We let the user supply the cheap part of the feed to mix with it. Berry’s Egg Food is the strong- est ege food manufactured. It is said to be the best form- ula yet discovered. We can sell cheaper considering quality and results, than any other yet put on. the market. We guarantee results and if it does not increase the egg production (if directions are followed) we will gladly re- fund your money. Sold undera positive guarantee as to results, What betteror stronger argument could we put up, even if we used several pages,than to say we have confidence in our Egg Food and will refund the money if it does not give results and prove satisfactory. We know we have struck the key note of egg producing food. We know that it will give results if fed properly, therefore we get behind it with an ironclad guarantee. Profits are the realtest of the real merits of a business, and the poultry business for the money invested, will yield larger gains than any other live stockon the farm if you use proper food.

You should feed Star Brand Egg Food during the win- ter to get best results and the most profit.

Berry’s Egg Food is highly concentrated and will go farther than any kind and therefore the cheapest made.

Price—By freight your expense 25 lb sack 75c; 50 Ib sack $1.25; 100 lb sack $2.00. Bags free.

PLANET BRAND GHIGK FOOD.

Try it and you willbe our regular customer. No more trouble from improper food. We have an expert in this line and by the actual experiments with the real

thing, has at last perfected our planet brand. Why go to the trouble to hatch a lot of chicks to kill them with corn meal and water, etc. Advance in the study of the care of chicks shows the old fashioned losses of 50to 75 per cent of your hatch was due to bowel trouble brought on by improper feed. Our Planet Brand of Berry’s Chick food is the best combination of select grain, seeds and animal matter ever put up and has doubled the profit of the poultry raisers who use it. Join the ranks of progress- ion and pass us an order for an article of merit.

Bowel trouble which kills millions of chickens every year, is caused by a deranged stomach while it is caused by a diet of raw corn meal and water, or any kind of im- proper food; so called Chick Food Mixtures that are frauds and are made to sell. Our meat scraps, cracked bone, grit, seed and herbs sweeten the stomach. This year we have changed our old form slightly but with wonder- ful results for the food of newly hatched chicks. We know be can get nothing better forthe first months of their

ives.

Berry’s Chick Food is fed dry, in the natural way and is asensible and natural way and which gives such ex- cellent results. It is granulated or cracked into small particles with all the meal taken out and left just the size for little chicks.

Sold under positive guarantee as to results, and noone can put up a better argumentor anything that would be stronger than this. With every order we send a valuable booklet on how to feed and care for chicks. Ask for it if interested. We send it free.

Price—By freight, your expense, 25 1b sack 75c; 501]b sack $1.25; 100 lb sack $2.00. Bags free.

WORLD POULTRY FOOD.

A carefully selected mixture of grains, Kaffir Corn, Beef Scraps, Bone, Millet and other seeds such as are es- sential to making a complete balanced ration for fowls. No hen can do proper work on improper feed, and we therefore recommend the use of this World Brand Poul- try Food. It pays well to useit. Send for samples; will gladly mail them to you free of charge.

Price—f. o. b. Clarinda; by freight your expense, 25 lbs 75c3 50 lbs $1.00; 100 lbs $1.75. Bags free.

SURE LICE KILLER.

Thisis one of our own preparations demonstrated by actual experience in our own chicken houses and we know we are offering you something that will keep the mites and lice down. It is aliquid and put upin sealed tin cans.

It contains more insect destroying qualities than any other preparation ever put on the market. The liquid is sprinkled, sprayed or painted on the roosts, nests and sides of poultry or on the bedding for hogs. The gas or vapor does the work while the chickens or hogs are asleep. Our priceis more reasonable than others and very cheap considering the high quality of the prepa- ration.

Price—By freight or express at your expense, quart can 30c; % gallon can 40e; 1 gallon can 75c:. Two one gal- lon cans 65¢c per gallon; 5 one gallon cans $3.00.

MISCELLANEOUS. Crushed Shell at 75c; Mica Spar Cubical Grit at 85c Bone Meal at $2.75. Blood Meal $3.25. Beef Scraps $3.10. Millet for Feed $1.25. All per 100 lbs., f. o. b. Clarinda. Bagsfree. Write for samples and prices of anything, we will gladlv send them '

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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.

ROSES, GLADIOLIA, DAHLIA and CANNA BULBS.

in this offer we make extremely close prices, all the best stock, same as listed on Tage 67.

The reason we can

gake these extremely close figures, is, that packed together we save postage and packing. One each of the following one-year old $2.50 postpaid.

New Jerusalem Gen. Jacqueminot

: * Helen Gould on Bothschitd Madam Caroline Testout The Bride Meteor

Coquet des Alpes Monthly Cabbage

Any 2 2 of the above excepting New Jerusalem sett aeoe

4 Prades Care el etter hd oe hie rel ieee eats ie 50c

a <7 $3 = Bee twice eee 70c i) 12 Pad “ + te. sé $1.30

See Page 67 for description of Roses.

DAHLIA BULBS.

Thisis our great collection price, ‘’Too cheap to be eocod’, yousay. NOT SO We make the saving in time, labor, packing and postage. This offer is for our regular stock as listed on page 66. See description on that page.

Be KINGS. ee aChe MOSUDAIE a tices cess oclec coasts ciaenwe 50c eae oon MTN Fe Stn oa So ..90¢ oie oS ae ey ae $1.20 “4 “* 4 ** by express, your expense. . .80c . 4 * 5 a7 *. Ca ca * ee "$1.00 . 4 * 6 a7 ee oe iz) Sa hye. eet 1.20

CANNA BULBS. The four kinds as listed on page 66, we make the fol-

lowing bargain prices. Youcan never buy these bulbs

cheaper. Now is the time. The ; kinds, 1 each, postpaid...... se hae RAS Ce iene tals IE Se abet cnt? ~ caer 80e a i : = = 2 S10 4 2 by express your expense. .... -..-80C es 4 5 . te. o oe , .$1.00 cao 4 6 7) ‘ ee se SER fey ost ae 1.20

These are strong. vigorous, dormant roots. WY our choice of any z bulbs, mixed varieties, postpaid 10c

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Paul Neyron Rainbow

Vicks Caprice White La France

White Cochet Marechal Neil Crimson Rambler Baby Rambler

Two year olds, your choice of the list. no reservations. ATK 2. Ve VOU: GHOIGEsWOStD AIG sabes tec oe ek 90c ar a = SERS. A ones ARE $1.70 6. a ce ies en een aw OO eb) er + 5 Rs ene 4.50

GLADIOLA BULBS.

These are great bloomers. See pages 66 and.67 for full descriptions. The stock we offer in this-collection is the same as that listed on above mentioned” pages.

NG our choice of any 2 2 named varieties, postpaid Be oO”

3 if " at p Q0EL = ; chao tT oP ags “, “y~ 250k (8 pa? ov c 30¢ oe te < 6) = ae wo ee \\ - ay | SOR” Ae OP eae As listed on page 67, pe ted »X) 9 i *MADEIRA VINES.» fA QUICK SHADE.” a

For full description’ see page 64. Thisfs! one of the most beautiful, attick’ growing vines for”! trellis, window or rock work. Str ong bulbs rastites, je ‘sure growth.

6 bulbs, postpaid. Be vie BI gS IE at re 1h ern ot Nae 25¢ eed St, WR SRR eae et ak eee eee 40¢

CINNAMON VINE. See page 64. Prices given are so closeit is like giving them away. If large quantities are wanted write for prices.

PAGE INDEX TO CATALOGUE.

Field Seed. LER 00) eer a aeOeee 86 | Cauliflower..... ang) R@asSvacck eee cece 45, mo Currant shrubs ....% “Alfalf gg, o9 | Hog Pasture Mixt..% | Celery ........ or Seal eG Ue poses Boe came Dahlia Bulbs.......66 \ 1 hoi Ik easy 18 Mealer aaaet cic saciesee 76 | Coffee Berry........ Sle [sPaTSMIDs sseleiese ses id Gladiolus Bulbs. 66, 67 a a S. ces ores es ria Lawn Grass. 94 | Cucumber....... 355 oh EIN DIGI sisicniere sce 48 | Grape Shrubs.. -99 1. ae Saar Pap alle h eos 53 oon 248-79) ORICON. 2552s ce. ; 30 | Potatoes, Inish..19, 20 | Gooseberry Shrubs 96 a ror ae 16 ee Soe cee chives Neer ee aes ele = motte Sweet. sl Madeira Vine Bulb 64 ee PUES Bes sonoe cc O8 TRESS 5 22552 goo cote = QOISNS se. <5 5 , of : : 8 eee ee Pumpicin ...........18 | Corn, (Pop)... (5% | Rhubarb «0... 50 HS eke a ea erie as QNACUPAL soe nese ald. | COMMS weet)? -<.. 21.324] DAlSILY <6 oa osc cos O Sea Clovers eoe wees Peneillaria <2... 1... 73 | Ese Plant........ S56 |iSamash sc... 30,51 | Rose Shrubs .....67,68 eee Rapes i skit Endive CAR a ee 32 CREAN & Cala eae 49 Mesure cron. Plant 4e I Solel uta Baga for stock] Ol DK ORS aon aocnaces: ] ~) 5 Strawberry ants.$ Cor ny Fieid Giisitéa) SC es ae Ground Cherry....53 aor D1, 52, 2 Sweet Potato Plants21 pj oe | Sekt th eee 71 | Garlic Jets... ga | SOREL E20 cccontesces 2 P. Kattis ee ot ane: 3 2h es voce testen ees U5 aie aoe se ee e Miscellaneous. “ Ra ae cq | Speltz............... Aoh HM SsSs6 code 3 fegatable Orange . a ‘ & a is ieee =e Soy Beans.......... Gar WIIG. ocsacondestewes :4 eee ae ae Berry Cr ates..... ..70 as Jerusalem.. > Spurry (Giant) as605 Hie LeLUUCGfecss. ss cecee 3) Paces ‘ 54 to 6 Derry BOXES spe pes - 10 Bros Tourkak -4~ | Sand Vetch........- Tle | WRCCK <3. coat woe Sane 34 | FASES..... -+e--04 U0 0 | Car-Sul Tobacco Perc. 7 49 (PIMOGR Yona. <<20.2- {1 | Melon(Musk)....36,37 | Plants, Bulbs and Powder ......... 65 Meas 2 eee ys Se OSU Ie ee verseeee es 43 | Melon Oe ater) 2 Shrubs. Freight Rates.......2 Chicken Pasture ae fae Meet 38, 3E a Arbor Vitae Shrub.65 | Nitrogen Culture..90 Fi “2 a fore Be Onion Seed....41, a ie Asparagus Roots...23 | Poultry Supplies.. .£6 as eas (Cana- Satie aoe se aie :::23 | Onion Sets .. ......43 | Blackberry shr’b.. 95 | Slug Shot........... £6 ee ee pepseiet ee oe og (Okra.2....2. -..2 243,44 | Bulb Collection, Stock Food......... 70 Grass Seeds.. ..50 to § Bru ssel Sprouts. ie, “OF Peanuts cece eeee sees 44 ae: eee .Cover page Substitution weeeccee Re) Grass Peas.......... 74 | Cabbage. ..27,28..9 | Pomegranate.......43 | Cinnamon Vine....t4 | Tools and Imple- ‘ Grass Mixtures. Oe o4 Carrotic sc: soccneses 27 | Parsley .... .47 | Canna Bulbs.......€6 ments.......€8, a

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Buyers of vegetable seed, in large quantities, uch as Markei Ga" ¢eners, are entitled to a low price; as is customery with all seed houses. », NOTE —No orders filled, under any circumstances, at these prices for less than $5.00., Prices are on board cars or express oftice, Clarinda. The buyer pays freight or express charges, also postage. To prepay postage or express add 8c per Ib to price quoted. Freight fs Cheapest for large quantities; 100 Ibs cr more, see page 3 of Catalogue. Some prices are higher; this is due to the Short crop. Other prices low, this is due to the large crop. All seed ihe best and first-class. DON’T FORGET to state plainly how you wish goods sent.

TERMS— Cash with order, same as page 1 of Catalogue... Use. this blank. If you loose it, write for another. YOU MUST. USE THIS ORD SHEET AT ABOVE TERMS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE PRICES.

We Defy Competition—If you will send us a listof any reliable seed grower lower than these, we will. meet them. ; BEST SEED FOR THE LEAST MONEY.

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Bu. Variety. PRICES. Amount. Lbs, Wariety: j PRICHS. Amount.JRU Variety. PRICES. BEANS. — BU.| % bul % bul Cabbage (Continued) | LB. | 34 1b.| «1b. Sweet Corn (Continued.)| LB. | 1b | Mb .|Best of All..... Mater eee S225 |S" §..|AllSeasons”.. (ue! :sbaee. ee S$ 90.)3..50 |F o80d vel. «..|Adam's Barly ......0......|81 25 [8 T5/8) 23. ..|/Early Mohawk.......+--.+ 2 25\|| 1: }..|Early All:Mead®.:.. ..2.¢-.-| 1 00401-5511 RYVATS AT Roe oe evaee| 150 285). 80 ....|Long Yellow Six Weeks....| 3 00 | 1 ..|Sure Tlead .....2. arr Gea). 90.} +509 ..|Early Gliiampion.. sane} 150 8S) 30 --..|[mproved Red Valentine. .| 350 | 1, |. Danish Ball Head... +..-| 19254: 702), b..|Rirstof ANNs. .dicc..cc......| ETP Pt Oe. 30% ++-/ROfUGCE 252... dnp ge des: 400 | 2 ..|Savoy American Drumbh’d.| 1 25 70 CUCUMBER. ..|Stringless Green Pod. 5 00 | 2 ..|Large Late Dromhead..... £0, 50 |. .../Imp. Long Green 40 .|Black Wax ee eee Qed: 2 Drumhead (StoneMagon)..| $0.}._50 :../Barly Cluster.......00...--[ 50 - {Golden Wax..gj.-2-y¢-i-0 | 425 | 2 j..| Autumn King @2.1...2;-0.-./.1 19} 60 Barly Frame,..i.. 2.601... 50 ..|Wardwell’s Kidney Wax ,.| 9 00 | 2% . |Late Mat Duteb :.,..:.0....[19 M0. 60 Arlington White Spine ....) 35 .|Davis Kidney Wax.....; . | 6 00} 3 10 §..|Ulm Dwarf .:.06-5 1 25. 7 UL Chicago Pickling. ....:....- 38 .|Currie’s Rust Proof. t 2, 80) bart ‘ ../Oxheart 8) | 454 21 White Spine Evergreen ....} 30 ..|Henderson’s Bush Lima..,| 400 ).2 10). % t...f-d..|Red Rock ge -.cdad-s-qz-y---| 1 Seam a 40 .| Improved White Spine. 39 .|Burpee’s Bush Lima 2 70 7 CARROTS. i ,.|Green Prolific ......20...... 40, ..|Plagolet Wax........ 210 234} goa vee of. |OxNCatbyy.--2.d2---b-gee - Ab BY 20 11.) bie £.,.f-e-.|Cool] andG@risp.......05 ..-.|,. 36 ...|Cut Short L80 10 50K) dees }i...9...|Barly Scarlet Horn ........ 2 |iesm0 > tds ......|..,.].2..]Boston Pickle «! > 210 (0H eer sa ....|/Darver's Half Long 32 20 WE Yosht f.,.f....|Cumberland ...... 30 ..|Kentucky, Wonder... 210 60 .[.:..|Large White Belgian,..... 23 litaenh fasta hel., EGG PLANT. . (Lazy Wife’s J..4.. ). 2.10, 6 . |Large Yellow Belgian,..... Bolen? -eeliabusd .u}.. 4. .-| Improved New York....... 200) 1 .|Horticultural Pole.. 2 30 Wily t,.|Mastodon, --.- ae Boke cxcncn|irat’ ....4....]Early Round Purple:...... 1 50 ae 1 30, 306, Victoria 23 |e ee ieee BE ENDIVE. Ibs. BEETS. Brench Worcing .....+.....- Ail Reena Crier dette Laer BOB Broad Lenaved.:.....2...-., Ja.|.. ..|Crosby’s Egyptian CAULIFLOWER. OZ. KOHL RABL .. |Sutton’s Globe | Henderson's Snowball..... 1 50 veseeleeeefes-|Early White Vienma.e.....). 3.20 ««|Barly Eclipse. :......45.....|... |. |* ited Hate ere fe Warly Wnfort!. 7. lar. = 125.5 05u). S5abwacarcn dss Bebe. Early Purple Vienna...... 1/20, ..|Edmond’s Blood Turnip... 29] 19}, a0)... sobs. CELERY. LB. KALE. -|Early Blood Turnip........ 2] 14] (106 aessihye- fed - White Plumenucrceiecnnes 1 00 ..|Seotch Curled 45 -.|Long Blood Red........,... od ecm teen (Ut eres - {....|Golden Self Blanching ....] 1 00 ee LEEK. .-|White french Sugar ....... 19 | soll «eal pets »...J. ..|Giant Paseal 90 ike ea Pees | ee oe Large London Flag... 60 -|Golden Tankard ... .. Gleb: | .|Boston Market, -... 95 2 Beers) Fee bed .-|Musselburg 50 -|Mam. Long Red ............ Soe ae New Rose os) LETTUCE. --|Yellow Globe Mangel...... 19 Half Dwarf. % Early Curled Simpson.:... 32 Klein Wanzelben...........|, 19 be Bell peL oath ees i Bicol leet =) Black Seeded Simpson..... % -|Vilmorin Sugar .........--5 10 he 1 lees Eagleton <a} eee Bu. SWEET CORN. BU _.|Early Tennis Ball .....:...| 9 ../BRUSSELS SPROUTS...| 1 25 70 40) 5 tesa weeefege- Early White Cory......---- 150 Grand Rapids...... 40 CABBAGE. reid } ..|. ]....|/Early Minnesota... 1 50 Improved Hanson 35 ..|Early Winningstadt... .... 100 55) (30 Jasice TAH ah. Crosby's Early... .. 150 Butter Cup....... 40 . \|Eariy Jersey Wakefield.... 90. 50) ..\Country Gentleman... .... 200 -|Prizehead.... i.....22 rl 33 .|Rarly Large York. sadh Te 42 ...|Hickos Improved ...4-.-..) 125 ..|California Cream Butter..; 40 55 ..[Bgyptian,....ce-.<baavs «be 1150] 85 v-|Golden Ball ..t.-.seceee) 35 4 ..|Stowell’s Evergreen... 11 501..8 -J..../Stonehead Golden Yellow.)

..»»/IXolb’s ‘ees

+++.| White Barletta....../......

LB.

a hook Barly: sv - -««|Flovida Favorite ........ ;

..|Extra Barly Red Flat..

Variety.

Lettuce Continued .»»-|[ceberg ... . --|Glant Crystal Head epee es —-MUSK_-MELON. — Rocky Fotd~...0.. -..:.0.. Green Nutmeg. -|Emerald Gem.. . Long Yellow Cantaloupe. . -{-|/BANQUCE.....c00s cesnen sees

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WATERMELON.»

: Alabama Sweet.

Bradford ...

-» Buuck Spanish...,

.!Black Diamond

- \Cuban Quee

-- [Cole's Early.

-|Dixie. .

-|Dark Icing.

-|Ga. Rattlesnske G55 IHR a -|Gray Monarch.....,........ -|Halberts Honey.... s2..).... -|Hungarian Honey......|

oy Harris’ Earliest Jumbo. .

-|Kleckley Sweet......1...... -|Kentucky Wonder .. .... Light Icthg...0.... - -|Mountatn Sprout. -|Mountain Sweet.. -|Monte Cristo, 0... 00s. eee -|Mammoth Ironclad........ -|McIvers Sugar - tf Peerless or Ice Cream . .|Phinney’s Extra Hnity, |. .|Pride of Georgia .../:...... -|Sweetheart .........6.01 e+: .../Seminole.... oe .-|Snowbound..........0..4.

.|Triumph ve |Wick’s Barly oii... .2s....e0

ONION.

-|Barly Red Globe........... -|Large Red Wethersfield... -|Danver's Yellow Globe.... ony Australian Brown Bodeetos -»-|Silverskin (pickling) ++|White Globe .........5.....: -|Southport Red Globe -|Prizetaker..

White Spanish... .

+-|Large Red Tripoli .........

-/ White Portugal...2..0.....

a (EDO Plat Danvers + Yellow Strasbufg

- Golden Pheasant ie

oe (Silver King 0.00... 20.0...

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Variety.

OKRA.

v. White Velvet. ..s.1......00.

~:|TallGreen.........

.|Sweet Mountain. .|Procopp's Giant... ... Golden Dawn

. Large Bell or Bull Nose. . |Ruby King ...-- »»(Gayenne..

..|American Wonder.... .|Nott's Excelsior... ....|Premium Gem .... .. |Alaska

- Abundance...: ,..|Champion of England .. ...| White Marrowfat .. ..|Blacki3Byed Marrowfat....| 2 ..|Telephone . .

_|Lom Thumb.

|,. Advancer.... _ Horsford’s M’k’t Garden..

.|White Rice (seed)

ONION SETS. Yellow Bottom..........-.. Red Bottom. <

Moss Curled. .....- Fern Leaved PARSNIP.

-|Hollow Crown..........-...

Long Smooth............... Half Long Guernsey PEPPER.

Rel Chili. agers: PAS. First and Best.

Everbearing

Melting Sugar..........1. Dwarf Gray Sugar......... SWEET PEAS.

Choice Mixed (separate) Mixed..

PoP CORN.

White Pearl (seed)

Queen's Golden (seed).....

Popping Purposes 2c less - PUMPHIN.

Small Sugar.

.| Kentucky Field............ ..|Common .

Large Chiéeea.¢ RADISH.

.. Rosy Gem .. ogee sc .|Early Sckirlot Turnip. pode

Round Dark Red..........

.|Long Scarlet Short Top... . French Breakfast........-. - ../White Vienna.... .. % .| White Strasburg .........-. he GHETGlGrie 14.6 wns eet ees ..|Early White Turnip

40 Leto eee |

Mixed... oe Long Black ‘Siinlah! Teicle .

‘|chinese Wood é

White Tipped Beariet ae

PRICES. Amount jlbs. Variety. PRICES. LB.|%Ib 1b Radish (Continued) | LB, | 41b| 1b 3 1S 15S 10)......)....0... White Tipped Forcing..... ig HF 15 lg 15 25, 16 | 0a <p | emf og Scarlet Globe..........4....| 9 | 2] 15 Bu. | %bu %bu SQUASH. 190/100 35].....|....J..../White Summer Crookneck| 38} 24] 15 110 | 40}... .}Yel. Summer Crookneck ..| 38) 24 15 115 A lapeoced Poor Mac Early White Bush Scallop. 3s 24 15 44d | M1b ..-| Yellow Bush Scallop....... 38 24 15 15 10 |. ..|€hicago Warty Hubbard. 40; 2% 15 25 15 VCO) Bepeed seer) eee (10 Ciao odrioc se nooranIaaae 45 | 38 15 ..-]Golden Hubbard........... 60 | 3 20 2 15 08 }....0.]... -|Boston Marrow..........+.+ 40 3 1b we 15 OB }...0.. B | OKC OO kewatesie caries mal) ois 30 20 12 2 15 ORT eerste | Mamo. ODUI) ccccsecneseeccas 0) 20 PAE On B-aocosseaccanceredoeee 3 4) #16 110 60 32]. SALSIFY. | 100} 55} °30 Dong Waite... at 6 | a] 9 1 00 55 escola] Kae Mam, Sandwich Islands... 60 35 20 1.00}, 55}. 30},.... SPINACH. | 110 60 BR]. cme qnlcc seh peye Bloomsdale,..........-.000+ 20,{ 42 08 110}; 60 BT. Tae eee New Victoria .............. 20) 32 08 ve) 40 QBs eeeel) ccf Long Standing ............. mee 12 08 Bu |4bu |24bu TOMATO. 225)125 Biles: .|Early Michigan . | 450] 2.30 GB... AF -|New Stone 450°] 2°80 65 l, 400/210] Go|... 30" | 1 60 -|Favorite.... 350 | 1 80 60 | -|Beauty... 300] 160] ~45} ...-- | 250] 130} 40 )------} 0... f. 200] 110} 35 }...-2 .-|Ponderosa 1 200 | 110 385 | AScroS -|Dwarf Champion ..... .... 150 50 | 1 80 60 --|Yellow Plum. 155 155 4 os seeee -|Royal Red.... 210 60 -|Dwartf Stone.. 1 150 45 lait | 2 50 | 1 30 40 | eevee 450 | 2 30 Ba f° 5 00 | 2 60 30 ie ees LB | %lb | x1b | -|Purple Top Strap Leaf ....| 25 15 10 35 20 15 I -|White Egg.... 25 15 } 25 15 10 [rreeee] cede --|Sweet German 5) 15! -|Purple Top Milan.......... 50 30, 05 -|White Milan. . 50 30 05 «+..§----| White Globe. . Pics 30 18 05 -|Purple Tp Aterdenu! eae 20 12 vied. -|Monarch Ruta Baga.......| 18 -|Purple Top Ruta Baga .... 18 25 15 10 -|Favorite Ruta Baga 18 30] 2 12 MISCELLANEOUS. ewt 18 12 LON Greets -|Dwarf Essex Rape......... 5 00 15 i 08 |. --|Crushed Shell 75 25 15 10 --|Crushed Bone..... ...... | 250 -|Blood Meal................- 350 25 15 10 |. -|Berry’s Chick Food. ...... | 175 25 15 TON eateeee tases! -|Berry’s Egg Food ......... 1 75 Fl fe (3 la Ul cere Ee --|Lawn Fertilizer......... 1175) seein 25 15 TO" |e ==]... -|Hawkeye 14 Tooth Harrow 3 15 = 23 15 10 |. -|Bacon:Drill.....-:..--...-, 5 00 25 15 10 |. Combined single and dou-| | Os ee bo 10 ‘ble wheel drill, plow etal | Cl io (ot es (1) Bee Coe weeder NOT ......2.2..000++ | 735 j | 15} -10]..01872.: ... [Strawberry Plants per M.. ae 250} 244 | 15) 10]. ...|Blackberry “ “ sh 125 ; PT ees bl eas (U8 Bec Bree by oe Raspberry “ Biondi yy ey 2 1b 10 Grape Vines ESB: DP bs) 15 5 Cu) Pas Si ee Fe Rhubarb Roots Sailer) 8 ba] 2 15 a (aks .|Asparagus Roots “ “| 100