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Plant Orders. Orders for plants will be filled as early inspring as § way to ship plants, and we can often send larger size. ; 
we consider it safetosend them, If ordered for immediate shipment We Pay Postage om Seeds when ordered by the pa 
fa severe weather they will be sent at purchaser’s risk, pound, pint and quart unless otherwise noted. Larger quan 
Terms, Cash with Order. purchaser’s expense. ; 


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Remittances should be sent by Registered Letter, Money Order, We Guareetee the Set U Eciaee Ge Plante nud Goede Go eee 
Bank Draft or Bxpress, Loose money or stamps are at risk of sender, press, except plants in cold weather. Complaint, if any, must be 
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DISCLAIMER 


While we exercise the greatest care te have all seeds pure and am 
able, we do not give any warranty express er implied, If the p os 
does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they m e 
returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will B 
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For Your Protection 


While we do not and will not guarantee seed, as stated in eur 
claimer, we however give you (on arrival of seed and before pla! 


within ten days, and we will return your money promptly. Can a : 
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CUT FLOWER DEPARTME 


We would call the attention of our patrons to our present facilities offurnishing seasonable choice cut flowers atalltimes. We also ft 
and execute in the most modern and artistic manner all kinds of designs fer table, house or church decorations for any desired purpose. Wi 
large and varied stock of flowers, competent artists and long experience we confidently place our work in competition with the best in tk 
All orders intrusted to us will be executed promptly in the latest styles and at reasonable prices. The following is a partial list of our de 
Prices vary according to size: . 
Anchors, Wreaths and Crosses, flat, $3 to $20 Sickles on Easel with Sheaf Wheat, $5 to $12 Hand Bouquets, Bc to $5 each. 


gach, : each. Triangle, $5 to $10 sach. 4 
Anckors, Wreaths and Crosses, standing, $5 to Sheaf Wheat tied with ribbons and flowers, $2 Odd Fellows’ Designs, $6 to $15 each, 
O28 oaca, to $10 each. ae ae Sart aa to $2each. 
Harps and Lyres, standing, $5 to $20 each. Cycas Palm Leaves tied with ribbons and flow- ows, (o} each, oy 
Seed Pointe ne $8 to $25 cach. ers, $7 to $10 each. Pillows with White Dove, $10 to $25 eac! 
ress and Crown, $8 to $15 each. Baskets in all styles filled with choice flowers, Sickles, $8 to $6 each, bh: 
ken Wheel, $6 to $20 each. b0c to $10 each. Bouquets (Gent’s Buttonhole), Sc to 25e 
aten Ajar, $10 to $25 each. Bride’s Bouquets, $3 to $10 each. Ladies’ Corsage Bouquets, 0c to $8 cach, 


ates Ajar with White Dove, $15 to $30 each. 


ever over the express and railroad companies or the U. 5S. mail. 


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SEED DELIVERY ‘%. ®- 


| per quart for Beans and Peas from price 


pound or quart at buyer’s expense. 


ASPARAGUS SEED 


BONVALLET’S GIANT—A_noyelty of 
which the introducer says: This variety i3 
the quickest yielding, heaviest producing. 
| finest quality and most disease-resisting of 
i) any variety now sold in America. Most of 
| the large growers of Asparagus around 
Chicago, are now discarding all other vari- 
| eties for Bonvallet’s, because itis free from 
disease, grows larger and faster than the 
other varieties. Its favorable points are 
rust resistance, earliness, high productive 
power and lasting qualities. Price per pKt. 
10c; 2 pkts. 15c: oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1b, $1.50. 

'COLUNBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—A new 
and entirely distinct variety that produces 
shoots which are white and remain white 
Lb. 60c; 4 1b. 20c; oz 10c: pkt. 5c. 


COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE 
as long as fit for use. 


CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—A well known PALMETTO—Very large, early and im- 
variety of large size. Lb. 60c; 4 lb. 20c; oz. | mensely peocustive and of the very best 
10c; pkt. 5c. quality. b, 60c; 4 Ib, 20c; oz, 10c; pkt. Be. 


i ARAGU OOTS CONOVER’S COLOSSAL AND COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH 
poses ROOTS WHITE—(By express or freight only) 25c per doz,; 100 for $1. 


BEANS--Bush or Snap__ GREEN SORTS 


STRINGLESS GREEN POD BEANS—NEW—The development 
of the variety marks a decided improvement in string beans. 
The plant is large, very vigorous and matures a heavy yield. 
The pods are fully twice as large, more fleshy and quite as 
stringless as those of the Valentine and mature about the same 
time, The dry beans are oval and arechocolate brown. Do not 
fail to try it. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 50c; pk. $2 00. 

DWARF HORTICULTURAL—This is one of the best varieties 
for use shelled green. Whenin this condition the beane are very 
large, easily shelled and are about equal to the Lima in quality, 
although of quite different form. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. 


$1.75. 

LARGE WHITE MARROW, OR MOUNTAIN—Beans large, 
clear white, oval, cooking very dry and mealy. Pkt. 1@e pt. 20c; 
qt. 40c; pk. $1.40. 

BARLY MOHAWK—Very hardy, early and preductive; good 
early string bean. Pk. $1.75; % pk. 90c; qt. 50c; pkt. 16c 


IMPROVED BARLIEST VALENTINE—At least ten days earl- 
ier than Early Valentine and usually readv to pick in 8 days 
after planting. The pods are very thick and fleshy and of best 
quality. Pk. $1.75; 44 pk; 90c; qt. 5c; pkt. 10c. 

LONG YELLOW SIX: WEEKS—Very early and productive 
and a good shell bean. Pk. $1.75; qt. 45c; pkt. 10ci 

EXTRA EARLY REFUGE—The earliest and best of the green 
podded sorts. Very productive. Pk. $1.75; % pk. 90c; qt. 45c; 


pt. 2bc; pkt. 10c. 
IMPORTED NAVY, OR BOSTON PBA BEAN—Very early, 
hardy and prolific; beans, small, round and handsome. Bu. $3.50; 


pk. $1.15; qt. 85c; pkt. 10c. 


POLE BEANS 
KENTUCKY WONDER WAX POLE BEAN—The quality of this new, golden yellow pod- 
ded Pole Bean is the best of the Wax Pole Beans. he habit of vine and pods are similar to 
those of the Old Kentucky Wonder Green Pod variety. However, the quality is superior in 
every way. Itis avery prolific sort, begins to bear when scarcely higher than the average 
bush bean and Keeps on producing until killed by frost. Pods are so fleshy that they are fre- 
quently greater in thickness than in width, are entirely stringless, and when cooked are of a 
delicious rich flavor, Pkt, 10c; pt. 30c; qt. 50c: pk. $2.50. 
_ .KENTUCKY, WONDER, or OLD HOMESTEAD -Long flat green pods, seven to nine 
ene alene ty Heshy and stringless. Heavy yielder. Excellent forsnap beans. Pkt. 10c; 
pt, 25c; qt. 50c; pk. $2.00. 
NEW BARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX—Pods very tender, six or eight inches long, of 
large size, and borne profusely in large clusters of from three to six, and are of a beautiful 
golden yellow color. Itshells easily, is stringless, cooks tender and is of delicious flavor. 
PE. $2.50; qt. 60c; pt. 30c; pkt. 10c. 
“KING OF THE GARDEN”’ LIMA—The pods and beans are offlarge size and of superior 
quality. Pk, $1.85; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c. 
i ORC UELURAL CRANBERRY—Excellent as snap or shell bean; speckled, 
qt. 50c; pkt. 10c. : 
DUTCH CASB KNIFE—A good cornhill bean; one of the earliest pole beans; pods long and 
flat, beans white, and used greenand dry. Pk. '$2:00; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c. 
SCARLET RUNNBR—A favorite both as snap bean and for its flowers, which are bright 
searlet; seeds broad and kidnoy-shaped. Pict. 10c. : 
LAZY WIPB—Pods very broad, thick, fleshy and entirely stringloess, and retain this excel- 
jont quality until almost ripe, but above ail, it is immensely productive. An excellent shell 
dean, Gt. 600; pt. 86e; pkt. 10c. 


Pk. $2.00; | - 


al List of Novelties and Leading 
dard Varieties in Garden Seeds 


All Quotations Subject to Change Without Notice 


We do not claim to have the cheapest and only good seeds in the market, but claim 
to have the best seeds obtainable and at reasonable prices. This list, as ravised for ional 
varieties of True Value to Buyers. r SeE 
tested to prove their vitality, and none are sold that are of poor germination. However, 
we do not guarantee or warrant seeds in any we 
ctops to mature may result from causes over which we have no control or that no human 
on these terms seed must be returned at once and 


All our seeds have been 


way, as failure of seeds to germinate and 


—At prices quoted we pay Postage or Express on all 
seeds ordered by the packet, pound, pint and quart, unless 
otherwise noted. If purchaser desires to pay his Express or Freight charges he may 
deduct eight cents per pound and ten cents per quart for Sweet Corn, and fifteen cents 


given. Seeds offered in lots larger than one 


“By Freight or Express’’ always means that the 
transportation charges are paid by the purchaser. 


ASPARAGUS ROOTS 


BROCCOLIA (Sfarzel Kohl) 
This plant resembles Cauliflower, but is hardier 
‘and of less delicate flavor. ~» 
PURPLE CAPE—The popular sort, with large 
purplish heads. Oz. 30c; pkt. 10c. 


BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Rosen Kohl) 

This plant is allied to the cabbage, producing 
small heads from the sides of the stalk, which are 
in perfection for use in autumn after early frosta. 

IMPROVED DWARF—A fine strain. ¥% Ib, 45¢; 
oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. 


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WAX BEANS 

HODSON WAX NOVELTY—The most vigorous of 
any dwarf wax podded bean yet introduced and the 
yield of large, handsomé pods is enormous. Its dense 
foliage so completely protects the pods that their color 
is an unusually clearcreamy white. Pods very long, 
straight or slightly curved, flat, but fleshy, quite string - 
iess and of very good quality. While late in maturing, 
the remakable vigor of the plant is an effectual safe- 
guard against blight and other bean diseases. Seed 
long, cylindrical, uniform in shape; color light yellow- 
ish brown, heavily splashed with dull crimson. Pkt. 
10c; pt. 25c;qt. 50c; pk. $2.50, 

WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX—One of the earliest 
and most productive of all wax beans. {tis nearly a 
week earlier than the Golden Wax and yields one- 
third more, but the most valgable point in its favor is 
that it is almost entirely free from rust and spots. 
The pods are tong and showy, very tender, stringless 
and of excellent quality. Pk.$2.00; qt.50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c 

RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX (CURRIES)—Very early 
and productive, of excellent quality and entirely free 
from rust, besides being very crisp and tender, and 
keeps longer than any other after picking, which ren- 
ders it valuable for distant shipping. Pk. $2.00; at. 
50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c. 

DWARF BLACK WAX—A standard sort. Pk. $2.00; 
qt. 50c; pkt. 10c. 

DWARF GOLDEN WAX—Pods yellow,brittle, en- 
tirely stringless, a good snap sort and very product- 
ive. Pk.|$2.00; qt.50c; pkt. 10c. 

CHALLENGE BLACK DWARF WAX—The earliest 

- black bean in cultivation. Fully one week earlier 
: than any other wax bean. There is no better than 
? Eh! Gy Crea ee ee: are aa qt. 50c; pi doom kt lee 
Fe ? = 5 —The best for market and gardeners 
ef, BURPER’ SIBUSHELWIA; and canners. The most productive wax bean. The 
pods are long, straight, oval, of clear waxy-white color andhandsome, often growing to a length 
of seven to eight inches, and when fit for tse are quite stringlessand of fine flavor. One of the 
main points of its superiority over other sorts is its extreme hardiness and shipping qualities. 4 
Pk. $2.00: qt. 50c:pkt 10c. 4 " B , 
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA—Growing 18 to 20 inches high, each bearing from 50 to 200 hand- 
some large pods, well filled with very large beans, which are identical in size and luscious flavor 
with the well known Pole Lima. Pk. $2.00; % pk. $1.00; qt. 50c; pt. 25c; % pt. 15c; pkt. 10c. 

HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA—Very productive and at least two weeks earlier than the Pole 

en ES The beans are the size of the Sieva, or small Lima, and of good quality. PK. $1 75; 
t. 40c, pkt. 10c. 

¢ DREER’S (KUMERIE, or THORNBURN’S) BUSH LIMA—Grows about two feet high, ma- 

tures early, remains green fora long time after ripening. Compsred with the old Large Lima, 

the individual Beans are not large, they are plumper and of a far superior flavor. Per % pk. 

$1.50; qt. 50c; pt. 30c; 44 pt. 20c; pKt. 10c. 


BEETS 


DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP—A great beet for bunching for market; tops exceptionally 
small anduniformly turnip-shape, withsmalltap roots. The principal fault with most Turnip 
Beets is the occasional appearance of white rings, but by careful selection this has been over- 
come, and this will be found oneof the deepest red beets, Quality is of the very best, sweet 
and tender. Gardeners can safely plant it largely. Lb. 90c; % 1b. 80c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 

NEW BEET, ‘‘CHICAGO MARKET’ ’—Tur- 
nip shape, good size, smooth, with small tops g 
and tap roots and of the deepest blood-red & 
throughout. The best sort for maincrop; 2 ie 
splendid keeper. Lb. $1.00; 14 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; 

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iam — CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—The Earliest Beet in 
wae: RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX = __ the Market. A selection from that standard 
; market beet Karly Egyptian. which retains the 
earliness of the parent stock, and has addedjthickness, giving it a more desirable shape; it is of 
the deepest red, almost biack in color, and is of finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter 
and even more tender and smoother. Lb. 90c: % lb. 80c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. \ 
BARLY ARLINGTON — The Earliest Beet Known. This is by far the best early market Beet = MM \\ 
we have. It is very early, of fine turnip shape, with Z AAT 3 
small tap root, foliage small and dark red; flesh deep = Z hue A 
blood-red, add of very fine flavor. |Price, pKt. 5c; oz. 
10c; & lb. 30c; lb. 90b. 
ECLIPSR—A very early, smooth, globe-shaped beet, Detroit Dark Red 
with small top and thin root; the skin is an intense 
—— deep red, its flesh of very fine texture; in earliness 
and quality it is excelled by none. Lb. 75c; % lb. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. bc. 
DEWING’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — Excellent for summer and winter use. Lb. 75c; % Ib. 25c; oz. 
10c; pkt. 5c* ; 
BDMUND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—One of the best beets grown. The flesh is of a deep blood 
red color, and very sweet and tender. Lb. 7bc; 44 1b. 25c; oz. 


T5c; % lb. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. & 

HALF LONG BLOOD—By far the bestfor winter use. They 
are always smooth and handsome, and of a rich, darkred. Lb. 
fabs: Y |b. 25c; oz. 10c; pKt. 5c. 


SUGAR BEETS 


VILMORIN’S IMPERIAL WHITE SUGAR—An improved 
French variety, exceeding all others in percentage of sugar; 
well liked wherever tried. Ten lbs., by express, $3.50; lb. 45c; 
¥ |b. 15c; oz. Be. : 2 
| LANE’S ITIPROVED SUGAR—An improved variety of Sugar 
Beet, hardy‘ white, very productive and sweet. Ten lbs., by ex- 
press, $3 50; lb. 45c; % Ib. 15c; oz. 5c. ! 
KLEIN-WANZLEBN—This kind is cultivated on a larger scale 
than any other Sugar Beet. The root is conical, straight and 
even, quite large at the head and rapidly tapering. Itis easy to 
dig; it isa heavy yielder. Oz.b5c; 3% Ib. 15c; Ib. 45c 


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Plant Collection—20 choice plants, no two alike. ] 
Our selection of varieties sent postpaid for $1.00 


We'pay Postage or Express on all Garden and Flower Seeds 
ordered by pkt., oz., pound, pint or quart, unless! otherwise 
noted. 


CHICAGO MARKET 


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MANGEL WURZEL BEET 


IMPROVED MAMMOTH—LONG RED—This is an 
enormously productive variety, yielding 40 to 60 tons 
to a single acre. We have an improved strain not to 
| be compared with inferior strains offered at lower 

rates. Ten lbs. $8.50, by express; lb. 45c; ¥% 1b. 15c;0z.5c 
’ GOLDEN TANKARD—The best yellow mangle in 
culnyaron: Ten lbs. $3.50, by express; lb. 45c; %4 lb. 

3; OZ. Bc. 


SWISS CHARD BEET, or SUMMER 
SPINACH 


A distinct vegetable and much superior to the com- 
mon Beet for greens and equal to Spinach. Sown 
early in the Spring, in rows 16 inches apart, and the 
- seedlings afterwards thinned out to 6 inches in the 
rows, it makes rapid growth of leaves, and is fit for 
use for greens sooner than any other variety. For 
Summer use we consider it much superior to Spinach, 
because it can be cut throughout the entire Summer 
and Fall, when no Spinach is to be had. It is of almost. 
the same flavor and it is much easier to wash and 
prepare for the table, a fact which every housewife 
knows how to appreciate. Later the leaves grow very 
large, with broad, flat, beautifully white, wax-like 
stems and mid-ribs, which may be cooked like Aspar- ' 


agus, Or made into most attractive pickles. Lb. 75c; 4% SW CHARD 
Ib. 25c; oz. 10c;_pkt. 5c. i i ae i, 


i een CORN SALAD © | ; CHICORY . 
most refreshi ; i i int 
CONS 1G Oa Oe EEE it. LARGE ROOTED Lb. .76c! 5 lb. 256) Or t0ea pat Be: 


and spring. Lb, 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 
LARGE BRUSSELS, OR WHITLOOF—Produces a 
white heart, which is used as a salad. Lb. $1.00; % lb. 


CHERVI 
DOUBLE CURLED—Lb, $2. f 1 H . 20c; 
pt. 5c. 92.005) aemeacy.O2:, 20C 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


CABBAGE 


KRAMER’S SELECT EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD 
~The best early sort in cultivation; forms a fine solid 
head of good size, conical in shape, with very few 
outside leaves, and of the best quality. We offer 
this as the earliest strain of this standard variety. 

only from select heads. Remarkably pure and 
sute to give satisfaction. Y% lb. $1.25; Oz. 85c; pkt. 10c. 

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Same as above 
except that it is not so carefully .selectea. 44 lb. 
$1.00; oz. 30c; pkt. Be. 

LARGE JERSEY WAKEFIELD—Larger and a trifle 
later than the above sort. Heads hard, solid and uni- 
form in quality. % Ib. $1.25; oz. 8c; pkt. bc: 

DANISH SUMMER BALLHEAD or ROUNDHEAD 


Dae is taking the placeamong the early that the Dan- 
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rieties.5, It is a second 
early, extremely hard, 
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delicate flavor that suggests Savoy Blood. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % 1b. $1.25. 


BARLY SPRING CABBAGE—Karliest Flat Cabbage. Early as the Jersey Wake- 
field. The heads are of the round, fiat type of Early Summer. It has very small 
outer leaves, thus allowing its being planted as close as any variety known, and 
4 produci the largest number of heads peracre. Stem short and heart very small, 

making almost the entire head fit for use. The quality is extremely fine; the heads 
harden at an early stage of growth, so that they are really fit for use before fully ma- 
Stured. Try this variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 34lb. $1. ° 
= HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMBR—Matures between Wakefield and Fottler’s, 
=. and unlike early sorts, rarely or never bursts. %% lb. $1.00; oz. 30c; pKt. 5c. 
= HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION—About a week later than the Early Summer, but 
= double the size, while it can be planted nearly as close, its outer leaves being 
= usualky short. lb. $1.00; oz. 30c; pkt. Bc. 

BARLY FLAT DUTCH—¥ Ib. 75c; 02. 26c; pkt. bc. 

ALL HEAD BARLY—One of the earliest of large Cabbages. at least 2 week 
‘earlier than Harly Summer, one-third larger and solid. ¥% 1b.$1.00; oz. 30c: pkt. Bc. 
ALL SEASONS—Nearly or quite as early as Early Summer; heads harder and 
larger. Comes about two weeks earlier than Fottler’s, and is as good for late mar- 
ket or winter useas for early. %4 lb. $1.00;0z. 30c; pkt. Bc. 

EARLY WINNIGSTADT—¥% 1b.75c; 
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eal i _bage. The heads are particularly 
arge in proportion-to the plant which is a strong 
stower, but doesZnot spread out much. The stock is 
rather short and color is a rich green; it is one of the 
best keepers and comes out in the spring green and . 
fresh. Itis more uniform and heads better than other 
late varieties and is a little earlier than the Flat Dutch 
Ba Varieties. 1% lb. $1.00; oz. 30c; % oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. 


KRAMER’S SELECTED PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH 
~,No Cabbage is so universally grown as this, hence 
it is the favorite with the people for general use. We 
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a strain thatin reliability for heading, evenness of Nf ii SO) 
crop and size cannot be surpassed. Y% Ib. 75c; oz. 25c; = =\ Mili \ 


pkt. be. 


VANDERGRAW-—If planted early it is ready for 
use nearly as quick as Henderson’s Summer, while 
with late planting it may be used for fall or winter, 
eins, umes Be aud sold It is Beso eUy one 

éties for general crop an urposes 
that can be found. Y% 16. $1.00; oz. 80c; pkt Be. 


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CABBAGE--Continued 


IMPROVED DANISH BALLHEAD CABBAGE 
—This variety has been selected and perfected 
for more than fifty years by the Danish gard- 
eners. Heads round as a ball, of good size, 
solid and very fine grained; has but few outer 
leaves, thus permitting of close planting. Me- 
dium size and hardest of all; tender and crisp, 
with but little waste heart. Flavor excellent, 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 34 1b. $1.25. 


THE HOUSER CABBAGE —It is very lateand 
One of the hardiest heading cabbages we ever 
saw, its solidity not being excelled by the fam - 
ous Danish Ball Head. Mr. J. M. Lupton, the 
noted cabbage seed grower of One Island, 
writes of it as follows: ‘‘!he Houser Cabbage 
is entirely distinct from anything I have ever 
grown or anything now onthe market. Itis 
fully two weeks later than other sorts, a very 
: hard header and is allright. Itisa first-class 
a i == z keeper, retaining its color toa marked degree, 
SS and will carry through the winter for early 

DANISH BALLHEAD spring market without rotting, as many other 
varieties do.””? Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c, 


FOTTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD--Best Early Drumhead. Stem small 
and short-head large. % lb. T5c; oz. 26c; pkt. 5c. 

IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY—Best Savoy. 14 lb. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. 

RED DRUMHEAD—Large and solid. % 1b. 75c; oz. 20c; pEt. 5c. 


$1.00 


market for the past three years. 


head. % lb. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. 


CABBAGE PLANTS 


can furnish them at lowest rates. 
prices see ‘‘Vegetable Plants,”’ 


Use 
Slug 


DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER Sho " 


For Cabbage Worms. Itkillsthem. Lb. 10c; 51bs, 30c; by express, Tf 
to go by mail, add 16c per pound for postage. 


CAULIFLOWER 


For plants of Cauliflower see end Vegetable Seed List 
Danish Snowball Cauliflower 


This is a popular extra early strain of dwarf, compact growth. Under 
favorable circumstances nearly every plant will make a fine solid head of 
good size. It is valuable for both early and late. Pkt. 2@c; %4 oz. T5c; 0z.$2.50 

EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT—(Extra Selected.) This is the choicest 
selected strain of the popular Erfurt|type, and is remarkable for its extreme 
reliability in heading. Plants very 
dwarf. Per pkt. 25c; oz. $2.50. 

HALF BARLY PARIS —Largest for 
forcing. Oz. 85c; pkt. Bc. 

LARGE BARLY ERFURT—Best for 
late. Oz. 75c; pkt. 5c. 

ALGIERS—One of the largest and best 
forlate use. Oz. 75c; pkt. 5c. 


CARROT 


Oxheart, or Guerande—A thick carrot 
five or six inches long and very blunt at 
the lower extremity. It grows very 
tapidly and the roots attain a weight of 
more thana pound. Itis tender and of 
good flavor and a variety we can rec- 
ommend to all market gardeners. Lb. 
90c; %4 1b. 25c: oz. 10c; pkt. Be. DANISH 


Danyer’s—The very best variety for generalcrop. Itis 

a rich orange color and a very heavy yielder ; a splendid 

keeper, It is a first-class carrot for all soils and valuable 

both for table use and for stock, Lb, 8bc; %4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c; 
pkt. Be. 

RNa es’ Early Half-Long Scarlet—Lb. 85c; % 1b.25c; oz. 10c; 
pkEt.be. 


Carrots are well liked by all classes of stock. Their feeding 
value also is high. They are especially valuable for horses 
and may be fed alternately with oats. The stables of the larg - 
est and best teams in the large cities feed carrots once a day 
all winter and spring. ‘Horses, like human beings, require a 
variety of food and thrive best upona ration that involves a 
change of diet.’ Carrots require a deep, weil pulverized soil, 
fairly free from weeds. There are short varieties for shallow 
soil and long varieties for deep soil. Sow 5to 6 pounds per 
* acre. The following varieties are used most for stock: 

i Improved Long Orange—Lb. 65c; % 1b. 20c; 0z. 10c; pkt. 5c. 
: barge White Belgian—Very productive; grownalmost en- 

tirely for stock. Lb. bdc; ¥ Ib. 2c; oz. 10c; pKt, 5c. 

$ Large Yellow Belgian—Like above, except in color. Lb, 

DANVER’S SELECT bbc; % 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 


MAMMOTH,ROCK RED—This is the 
best red cabbage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; ¥% lb. 


DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER— 
This is the cabbage that has been sell- 
ing at such high prices on the Chicago 


the hardest heading, finest grained and 
best keeper of any cabbage known. T 
seed isin great demand bv our home 
gardeners. _% |b. $1.25; 0z. 40c; pkt. 10c. 
BURPEE’S SUREHEAD — Large, 
round, flattened heads, very hard and of 
fine texture and weighs from 10 to 15 
pounds. It is a good keeper and ship- & 
per and of fine quality and certain to 


We grow these in large quantities and 


Corn and the Geary is excellent. 
two ears toap 
pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.75. 


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Mammoth White Cory 


New Early Champion Sweet 
Corn — Produces ears 12inches 
long in sixty days. This new va- 

’ riety is without question the ear- 
Hest large sweet corn yet introduced, being only a few days later than 
the first early small sorts, Ears nearly as large as the Mammoth 12- 
Rowed; pure white kernels with medium sized white cob; very sweet, 
tender and full of milk, yielding from two to three ears to the stalk. 
Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.50. - 

AY Minnesota—An old favorite and quite early. Pkt.10c; qt. 35c; 
pE. $1. ; 

‘ ees Hybrid—There is no better second early. Pkt, 10c; qt. 40c; pk. 

Early Evergreen—The ears of this corn grow 8 inches long, are 
mostly 14to18rows. Thisis a magnificent kind for market gardeners 
having the best private trade and for main crop in every home garden. 
It ripens 10 to 12 days in advance of Stowell’s Evergreen and is eaually 
as good for all purposes. The kernels are very sweet and tender an 
when eaten from the cob break off free from husky tips so common to 
some otherwise fine table corns. Remaining green a long time, two 
ager will extend thse eason until frost. Qt. 45c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c; 
p 50. 

bmpeoved Ne Plus Ultra—(Country Gentleman)—Long ears, averag- 
ing 12 inches, snow white kernels, very deep, and is without doubt the 
sweetest and most tender of all sweet corns, Inmtime it matures a lit- 
tle earlier than Evergreen. Wecan safely say that it is the best corn 
for the gardener who has a private family and fancy grocery trade. 
Pkt, 100; pt. 45c; pk. $2.00. 


for 25c. 


——— 


CBLERIAC—Giant Prague 


CELERIAC (Kxodlen Sellerze) 


Giant Prague—The roots are almost globe- 
shape, very even and without rootlets, except on 
the under part They are usually double the size 
of those of other varieties and the leaf stalks are 
stouter. % 1b. 60c; az. 20c pkt. be, 


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_- SWEET CORN 


Iowa is a week ahead of Eariy Cory, and the ears are nearly, though not auites as large. 


Sweet Corn---Malakoff 


fully a week in advance The kernel varies from white to pale amber in matured ears. The stalks grow only 
three feet high, and usually bear two or mvre ears. 


earlier. 


WATER CRESS 


Wasser Kress—Cresson de 
Fontaine 


The pleasant and peculiar flavo1 
of the Water Cress causes it to be 
highly esteemed for table use. 
culture can be carried on anywhere 
where ther is a sufficient supply of 
fresh, pure. water; it is not even 
necessary it should be running wae 
ter; it can be renewed often enough 


to keep it clean and pure.- It can be 
grown without water even in tubs 


sional watering, 


CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS 


Curled—Extensively used as a 
small salad; the leaves while young 
have a warm, pungent taste. 
rather thick in shallow drills and at 
short intervals during the season. 

Lb, 0c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10¢e; pkt. Be. 


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CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 5 


The finest early Sweet Corn now on the market. Almoat 
as early as Malakoff; the ears are much larger. Early 
It is a real Sweet 


Ibe stalks are short, with little foliage. Ears are eight rowed, usually 


ant. For first planting for market growers and home garden there is no superior. Pkt. 10c; 


The success of this new Sweet Corn has been phenomenal. It is the 
earliest real Sweet Corn in existen e—compared to Karly Cory, it is 


_ The ears are small, yet very sweet. It has been neces- 
On account of its small stalks, this com may be planted two feet apart, 


thus making up an average yield. This isa Russian variety secured through Prof. Hansen, and we grow it 
far north to retain its early habit. 
trade. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.75. 

Ten days earlier than any othersweet corn. This remarkable variety has fully sus- 
tained the claims madeas toits earlinessand sweetness. In addition to its sensational 
earliness, is entirely distinct in appearance and habit of growth. The stalk grows about 4 feet in height. 
The ears average about 5 inches in length and are of perfect form, well filled out to the tip. 
the corn is exceedingly sweet andtender. Market and private gardeners planting this variety will be sure 
of having the first sweet corn on the market. } 
A very early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender and of excelleng 
quality. 
size found most suitable for the table. The flavor is exceceptionally rich and delicious. Our stock has been 
very carefully selected during several seasons and will be found decidedly superior to much that is offered, 
Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.75. 


Mammoth White Cory Sweet Corn 


) 12-rowed, fully twice the size of the old Cory, white-cobbed and covered with very large white grains of 


It is a good money-maker for market gardeners who supply a loca) 


When cooked 
Price per pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.50. 


The ears are eight-rowed, six to seven inches long and of the medium 


As early as the earliest, and no extra early sweet 
corn will compare with it in size. The ears are 


4 good quality. No other sweet corn will find ready sale in a market which is supplied with Mammoth White 
wis Cory and the gardener who wishes to get the cream of the trade should make his planting of this splendid: 
Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c;pk. £1.50. 


i Holmes’ Premo 60-Day Sweet Corn 


2 them allin size, quality and yield. 
7 young plants withstand slight frosts, while other varieties are tender and the seed will rot if planted 
The stalks grow about five feet high and are very vigorous, generally 
bearing two well-developed earstoastalk. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.50. 


It not-only combines all the merits of the leading 
early varieties, but it is also really superior to 
Holmes’ Premo can be planted fully as early as the Adams, for the 


Old Colony—A selection of the Evergreen type, but about ten days 
Pkt. 10c; qt, 40c; pk. $1.50. 

Mammoth Sugar—This produces the largest ear of any sweet corn, 
a single ear sometimes weighing as much as 2 or 3 pounds; quality very 
sweet and lucious. Pkt. 10c; qt. 45c pk. $1.75. 


Stowell’s Evergreen—The standard late sort. We have an extra 
fine pure strain of this most popular kind. Pkt. 10c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.50. 

Stowell’s Evergreen—Eastern grown. Qt. 45c; pk. $1.75. 

Black Mexican—This medium early variety, in spite of its bluish 

urple grain, on account of its wonderfully sweet and fine grained qual- 

ity, is becoming more of a fayorite every year. For the home garden 
there is no better sort, and those who once plant and ny it always re- 
turn fer more the next season. The ears are about eight inches long, 
filled with rather flat kernels. Pkt. 10c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.76. 


POP CORN 


White Rice—A very fine white variety, ears four or six inches in 
length and one totwoin diameter. Kerne) pointed. Especially sale- 
able among retail grocers, Lb. 80c: % 1b. 20c; pkt. 10c, 


Mapledale Prolific—The most prolific variety grown, a single stalk. 
haying yielded twenty-two ears. The kernels are nearly pure white 


in color; the stock grows six feet high: the ears are large in size, aver- 
aging six inches, while many reach eight inches in length, 
Lb. 80c; % Ib. 20c; pkt. 10c. 


It pops 
pure white and is of good quality, 


Its 


filled with good soil and kept ina 
moist, shady position with an occa- 


Oz, 40c; pkt. 10c: 3 


Sow 


6 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


E For Celery, Pepper and Tomato Plants, 
. see end of Vegetable Seed List 
___New Giant Pascal—The largest and best variety of Celery, and of superior keeping quali- 
ties The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp and of a rich, nutty flavor, free from any 
. traces of bitterness: it blanches early and quickly and retains its freshness a long time after 
being marketed. The heart isa golden yellow, very full and attractive inappearance. % lb. 
$1.75c; oz 50c: pkt. 10c. 

Golden Self Blanching—Requires but little labor to blanch. The heart is a rich golden 
yellow, with light yellowish outer green leaves. Of dwarf, compact habit and rich nutty 
flavor. ¥% lb. *2 50; oz. Thc; pkt. 10c. Lye l 

White Plume—A handsome, crisp sort of very easy cultivation. as it is almost self-blanch- 
ing, requiring for this purpose but a single hoeing-up of the earth about the stalks. As the 
flavor is excellent, and the appearance very ornamental, it is one of the best varieties for 
family use, and is the earliest celery known. ¥% 1b. $1.50; oz. 40c; pkt 5c. 

Dwarf Golden Heart—The most popular variety of all 4% lb. $1.50. oz. 40c; pKt. 5c. 

Giant Golden Heart—Rich golden color, large size, excellent quality, crisp and very fine 
flavor. ¥ 1b.$1.50; oz. 40c; pKt 10c. : 

New Rose—Hardier and a better keeper than the yellow and white sorts and of superior 
flavorand crispness. This sort combines with the above fine Cee a handsome appear- 
ance, which renders it an attractive ornament to the dinner table. % lb. $1.50; oz. 40c; pKt. Be, 


CUCUMBERS nlegiEse oA 
The Davis Perfect Cucumber 2. iterter ie cunt 


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\ strain of extra long white snine type made bv a veteran out- , <i, Ki 
SAX door and green house grower of cucumbers, The fruits “ERY 
=== grow eleven to twelve inches long onan average and some , (i 
measure as long as sixteen inches: slim, sligttly pointed, a 
dark, glossy green color, which they keep until ripe then 
turning white. In quality it is very tender, br ttle anc of fine 
w= flavor A very vigorous grower. wi'bstanding blight better 
than any other long sorts. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 40c; 1b. $1.50 
A novelty of anew and entirel 
Lemon Cucumber distinct type. Tender, aeeee 
=  anderisp. If you are fond of cucumbers, and want one that 
= will almost melt in your mouth, try our Lemon. Our illus- 
> tration is from a photograph of the fruits, in comparison, 
==—— withanordinary cucumber. They are nearly round, with the 
yellow and green markings and smooth skin ef the Lemon, 
while the flesh is exceedingly tender and crisp, with a sweet 
flavor surpassing all other cucumbers. They have none of 
the bitter or acrid taste so generally found in cucumbers. 
For slicing they excel, and are well adapted for serving whole 
upon the table. . For pickling, ripe or green, one of the best 
and most attractive, on account 
of their quaint form. They can 
be served green but are at the 
best just as they are turning 
yellow. Price per-pkt. 10c; 3 
pkts. 25c. 

Kramer’s Improved Arlington White Spine—This is without 
exception the most profitable cucumber for truckers’ cultivation. 
It is beyond question the earliest. most shapely and productive 
variety of this type; of a rich green color throughout its entire 
length. very straight andsymmetrical. Itneeds no recommenda- — 
tion where known and a trial order will convince you of the 
truth of this statement. Lb. $1.25; 4 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 

Japanese Climbing Cucumber—May be grown on fences, 
poles or trellises. thus saving much valuable space in small gar- 
dens. The fruits are ten to twelve inches in length, of a fine 
green color, the flesh is thick and firm, never bitter, and fine for 
pickling, as ; 
well asslicing. at a 
It is very pro- 
lific and the 
fruits, being 
raised well ; 
above the 
ground, never 


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SS both outdoor use and foreing. It is a most carefully selected D AS 


Kramer’s Improved Arlington White Spine 


suffer from wet weather orinsects. % lb. $1 00: oz. 25c: pKt. 10c. ; 
Evergreen White Spine—Long dark green of finest quality. Lb.90c; &% Ib. 2hc; oz 10c: pkt 5c 
“Cool and Crisp’’ — Long, and tapering 

somewhat at both ends; the skin is verv dark 
green, almost black; very early and prolific. As 
a cucumber for slicing we know of none that is 
better. Lb. $1.00; 4 1b. 30c, oz. 10c: pkt. 5c 

Westerfield Chicago Pickle— Undoubtedly the 
best cucumber for pickles; medium length, 
pointed at both ends. Lb. $100;% lb. 30c. oz. 
10c; pKt. 5c 

Improved Early White Spine—Lb. $1.00; %4 lb. 
80c; oz. 10c: pkt. 5c. 

Nichols’ Medium Green—Lb. 75c; % 1b. 30c; 
OZ. 10c; pKt. be. © 3 
> Improved Long Green—A standard variety of 
{ superior quality. Lb. $1.00; % lb. 30c; oz. 10c; 
pkt. 5c. 

Early Cluster — Lb. 75c: % Ib. 30c: 
Oz. 10c; pkt. Bc. 

Green Prolific, or Bosten Pickling— 
Lb. $1.00: % lb. 30c; oz. 10c pkt. 5c. 


EGG PLANT 


New York Imported—The leading 
market sort, very large and smooth fine 
jdark color. very productive and of ex- 

cellent quality. Our strain of this variety 
lis unexcelled, and has given the great- 
est satisfaction to market gardeners. Oz. 
Wy 40c; pKt. 10c. 

f 2 GARLIC The Ga ie ee m08t 
5 1 pungent in taste an 
== ™ has the strongest odor of all the onion 
family. Itis largely used in the south 
of Europe, where it is esteemed for 
flavoring soups, stews, etc. The root or 
bulb is composed of many small bulbs, 

called “‘cloves” which are planted in the 
Improved New Yorbl Plant spring. Bulbs, per pound, 30c, postpaid. Lemon Cucumber 


OF ea Cre Nees 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 


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Hardy. % lb. 50c;. oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. 


GOURDS 


Dishcloth Gourd—This remarkable plant 
derives its name from the peculiar linings 
of its fruits, which is ofaspongy, tough and 
durable texture. which renders it very valu- 
jable asa natural dishcloth. Pkt 5c. : 

Sugar Trough Gourd—They grow to hold 
4 to 10 gallons each, have thick shells, very 
light but durable, having been | ept in use 
as long as 10 years, and are useful as bask- 


EN DIVE. ets, etc. Oz 25c; % oz. 15c; pKt- 5c. 


Dipper Gourd — Valuable for househola purposes. They make dippers of various sizes, 
which will last for years lf the vines are trained on trellises, the handles will grow straight, 
otherwise they curve. Pkt. 5c. Y 

White Nest Egg—Alsocalled Japanese Nest Egg Gourd; resembles in color, shape and } 
size the eggs of hens, and do not crack, and’ are not injured by cold or wet, and therefore make % 
the best nest egg. Pkt. 10c’ 2 for 25c 

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HOLT’S MAIIMOTH SAGE Plants only 


= The plants are of strong growth, attaining 

; to a height of one foot the first season, and 
spread so that a single plant covers a space of — 
three feet in diameter Our illustration shows 
a leaf of natural size; they are borne well above * 
the groun: and are of unusual substance,strong 
in flavor and superior quality. Is perfectly 
hardy and attains a still larger growth the sec- 
ond season. It does notseed. Price each, 1bc; 
8 for 35c; 15 for $1.00; by mail, postpaid. 


Kale, or Borecole 


Dwarf Green Curled--Very hardy; should be 
treated like spinach. %% 1b. 30c; 0z, 10c; pkt. 5c 


Kohlrabi, or Turnip Cabbage 


Early White Vienna—Flesh white and tender. 
¥Y lb. 75c; oz, 25c; pkt. Bc. 
Early Purple Vienna—An excellent sort, a little 
later than the white. %“1b. T5c; oz. 25c;pkt. Bc. 


Leek 


Large Musselburgh—Of enormoussize, 
= = — - - leaveslarge and broad. Of very mild, pleas= 
a ant flavor. 1441b.60c; oz. 25c; pkt. 

be, 


LETTUCE : 


® f si A new variety from Germany, where it 
May King Lettuce --Novelty is a great favorite. It is very early, and 
being hardy will stand considerable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of doors 
or under glass, and in either case will produce fine, solid heads much sooner than an 
‘other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while inside it 
is rich golden-yellow. Pkt. 10c, 44 oz. 15c; 0z. 25c. 

Black: Seeded Simpson—Does not head, but forms a large, compact mass of leaves; 
stands the summer heat well. Y 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. Bc. 

Denver Market Forcing—An early variety of head lettuce. It forms a large. solid 
head of good light green color, and is very slow to go toseed, The leaves are beautifully 
marked and blistered (like the Savoy Cabbage) and very crigp and tender and of excel- 
lent flavor. Y 1b. 50c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. : 

White Cabbage—A good summer variety: heads of good size, close and well formed. 
% Vb. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. : 

Ferry’s Prize Head —Leaves tinged brown. A good home garden sort; hardy and of 
good flavor; very slow toruntoseed. ¥Y 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 

White Seeded Tennis Ball, or Boston Market—A fine early sort; small heads. Lb. $1.00 
% \b. 80c; oz. 10c; pkt. be. 

Defiance Summer—unequaled for long standing. One of the finest new varieties of 
head lettuce, which stands the summer heat better than anyother. It forms very large, 
solid heads. ¥ 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. Bc. } 

Improved Hanson—Forms very large, firm heads, resembling a cabbage, which are 


———S——— = 


Dwarf Green Curled 


ENDIVE Green Curled Summer—Fine market sort for early use. % lb 
pkt. 5c. Green Curled Winter—Tender green leaves which blanch white 


Kohlrabi 


deliciously sweet, crisp and tender. ¥% 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. Bc. ‘ Black Seeded Simpson 


* 


7 


50c; oz. 20c; 


8 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


LETTUCE---Continued 


Grand Rapids Forcing—The best sort for greenhouse 
forcing, as it stands more neglect inthe way of watering 
and ventilation; will grow more weight on the same 
ground and will stand longer after it has matured. It 
does not grow quite so rapidly as Black Seeded Simpson, 
Bue is superior in every other respect, % Ib. 40c; oz. 10c; 
pkt. Be. 

White Cos—One of the best Cos varieties. The outer 
color ot this sort is yellowish green: the head is of a con= 
ical shape. % lb. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


OKRA, OR GUMBO 


Gkra, or Gumbo 


= “4 White Velvet—Produces pods larger than any other. 
4 Sep Oe OY 1, They are never prickly to the touch and always roundand smooth, while in other 
Soi; a) varieties they are either ridged or square-edged. Lb. 60c; % Ib. 20c; oz. 10c; pEt. Bc 
NN IS MUSTARD a Sw 


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White—Best tor sal- 
YG 2d and general use. 
47, Lb. 40c;%4 Vb. 15c; oz. 
Zoo 0c; pkt. Be. 
ET New Chinese Must- 
ard—The large leaves, 
which often measure 
fourteen inches, are 
ready for use in about 
six weeks from time 
Grand Rapids of sowing, and the 
plant will continue to 
yield until frosty weather. Leaves are eaten boiled likespinach. Lb. 50c; % 1b. 20c; 


oz. 10c;Zpkt. Be. 
MUSHROOMS 


These delicious fungi can be grown wherever there is a warm cellar or close shed, Mushrooms 
in which an even temperature can be maintained of from fifty to sixty degrees, and 
where a plentiful supply of fresh horse-stable manure for making the | feet. panicerpes aaepee Cee caeeeeates by eat postpaid; (by ex- 
: : ;q_ | press, ten bricks $1.85; ticks $3.75; ticks $12.00. 3 
beds can be obtained. Pure culture mushroom spawn is now consid RS UEAG ESTA Culture by Robinson, postpaid, 60c. Mushrooms Ww. 
ered the best. This we can supply in bricks weighing about one anda | Faiconer, postpaid, $1.00. Hints on Mushroom Culture by Dr. B, M. Dug- 


half pounds each, anda brick is sufficient to plant about nine square | ger free. 


This vari - 
Halbert Honey Watermelon 22'5,9%¢, gem yarety, opel” 
of Texas, who Brows 30 acres every yearfor his home trade, and he chal- 
lenges the world to produce its equal in beauty, quality, productiveness and 
market demand on the part of lovers of melons. It fully equals the Kleckley 
in sweet flavor and has fruits more even and regular in outline, with a darker. 
richer colored skin, making it more attractive in appearance. The vine isa 
strong, vigorous grower and sets fruits very freely. he flesh is a beantiful 
crimson, the seed is white and comparatively small. It is essentially a home 
melon forthe nearby market, as the skin is too brittle to ship long distances. 
_In quality it is simply delicious, sugary, and of arich, fruity flavor peculiar 
to itself, devoid of all stringiness, the sweet flesh melts away in the mouth like 
honey. We invite everyone to give it a trial. 
Price per pKt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 44 lb. 80 cts., 1 1b. $1.00. 


Wi This melon is early, earlier than Sweetheari 
inter Watermelon and a very:prolific bearer. The flesh is red, 
of extreme firmness, in factalmost hard as citron, mee brittle and delicious 
sweet. Incolor it is very light green, almost white. The firmness of the fles 
causes it to be the longest keeper of the water melon family. Placed in acool 


piace, it will keep as long asa Hubbard Squash and still retain its delicious 
sweetness and flavor. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 15c; Oz. 25c; % lb. 1b. 60c; 1b. $2.00. 


Kleckley’s Sweet—Large, oblong Melon, 20;inches in length by 10 to 12 
inches in diameter, somewhat tapering atthe ends. Theskinis dark green, 
flesh bright scarlet, ripening close to the skin, the rind being only abont one- 
half inch in thickness. Seeds white, lying close to the rind. leavyinga large 
solid heart which does not crack open whenripe. The scarlet flesh is sweet 
and sugary and is of such texture that it leaves ne strings of pulp whatever in, 
eating.. The melon is better for home use than for shipping, and we believe — 
it is the best table melon today. Lb. $1.00; 44 lb. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


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Sweet Heart Water Melon—Vine vigorous and productive, ripening 
its fruit early. Fruitlarge, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light 
and dark green; rind thin but firm, flesh bright red, firm, solid butivery 
tender, melting and sweet. Remains in condition for use longer,than 
any othersort; seeds gray. Lb. 85c;34 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 

Cole’s Early—Thisis 
« the best melon for the 
home market today. 
For sweet and deli- 
cious texture of flesh 
ithasnoequal. The 
rind is thin but brit- #3 
tle, and therefore aot 
suitable for shipping; 
for home market we 
know of none better. 
Extreme earliness is 
another important 
point in its favor. Lb. 
$1.00: 14 1b. 30c; 02.10c; 
pkt. Be. 

Kentucky Wonder— 
Lb. 75c; %4 lb. 25c; oz. 
10c; pkt. Be. 

Seminole Extra Early 3 
—Lb. 75c; % 1b.25c; oz. 
10c; pkt. 5c. 

Dark Icing—Lb. 75c; 
YX 1b. 25c; oz. luc; pkt. 
bc. 


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a CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA | 


WATER MELONS—Continued | 

‘Trae Ice Cream—Few, if any, surpassa True Ice Cream for qual- 
ity and productiveness. Medium early, fruit oblong, large size, 
rind motled green, flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center, melting 
anddelicious Lb. 75c; % Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. be. 


Micivor’s Wonderful Sugar Melon—The sweetest melon grown. 
' Without a single exception his is the sweetest water melon of all— 
it is simply superb, The melons grow oblong, attaining a great 
meight; are of a very handsome appearance, NEVHK CRACK or 
lose their fine flavor in the wettest season. It is a very product- 
ive and very hardy. variety and one that will lead wherever it is | 
known. Lb. $1.00; y 1b, 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 
Long White Icing—Lb. 75c; % Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. be. 
Colorado Citron—¥ Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 


MUSK MELON 


9 This new melon comes 

-Burrell’s Gem Musk Melon (jonas mien comes 

ing district of Colorado, which wasmade famous by the Rocky Ford Sat — i 

Musk Melon, os nae af isa Boner atv, exceDh in color padesa, Mclvor’s Wonderful Sugar Melo 

; i i ark salmon or orange. e€ melons frow to a de- , z 5 " 4 \ 

eile ie beamed dan 3 % sirable size, have slight rib and close netting. Skinis rather dark green, and rind thin, leaving a 
thick lining of flesh which is of most delicious, juicy flavor, and fairly melts in the mouth. Pkt. 
10c; 0z. 15c; % lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. ; Pte 

A decided improvementon the salmon-flesh va- 

New Musk Melon, Paul Rose rieties. It is a cross of the Osage with Netted 
Gem, and com bines the sweetness of the 
former with the fine gray netting of the 
Gem, making it a very handsome melon 
abuut five inches in diameter, Hlesh very 
thick, firm and beautiful: deep salmon or 
orange color, deliciously sweet and melt- 
ing; the seed cavity is smallest of any vari- 
ety Forshipping long distances the Paul 
Rose has nosuperior. Its size and general 
appearance make it a splendid basket mel- 
on. Ourseed is strictly pure, grown from 
the originator’s stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % 
Ib. 40c; 1b. $1.35. 


Rocky Ford, Improved 


This has become one 
Netted Gem of the most popular 


- of small or basket melons. The fruit is 

Burrell Gem oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with 

coarse netting. Flesh thick, very sweet 

and high*flavored. We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this sort, the fruit being wonder- 
fully uniform in shape and quality. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c lb. $1.00: 


A most promising novelty bred and grown by Mr. Paul Rose, the melon 
Hoodoo specialist. The fruits are densely netted, the flesh very thick, rich orange in 
olor and of very fine flavor. Fruits are almost uniform in shape and size: hard as a bullet: the 
best’shipper and home garden muskmelon yet offered. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: 4% Ib. 75c; 1b. $2.50. 

° D A melon recommended to overy lover of this luscious 
Tip Top Musk Melon fruit and toevery gardener who zrows for the market. 
It is a yellow-fleshed melon of the very best quality; every melon vroduced, big or little, early , 
or late in season, is a good one. They are sweet, juicy, of finest flavor, eatable to the very 
tind. It isa strong grower, heavy yeilderand of handsome anpearance. Our seed is grown Hoodoo 
“romijintroducer’s stock and is reliable in every way. Lb. $1.75; % 1b, 60c; oz, 20c; pkt. bc. 


Barly Hackensack—This is a greatly improed selection of the Hackensack, being ten days 
or two weeks earlier, also larger and finer in appearance. Flesh light green, of delicious 
flavor: one of the finest melonsfortableuse. Lb. $1 2b; 4 1b. 40c: oz. 15c: pkt. Bc. 

Chicago Market—Globe shape, densely netted; flesh thick. light green in color and of 
very rich, sweet flavor. It is nearly a: early as Netted Gem, which it resembles in shape 

- and appearance, but fully three times larger; very productive. Lb. $1.50; % 1b, 40c; oz. 1bc; 
pkt. Be. > 

Osage Melon—Skin dark green, slightly netted on the lobes on the upper side; flesh a rich 
salmon. The shape is oval, mecium sized. Lb. $1.50;% 1b. 40c; oz. 16c; pkt. Be. 

Miller’s Cream—Very sweet and delicious. Lb. $1.50; 4 1b. 40c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. 

Early Nutmeg—Green fleshed, highly scented. Lb. $1.00; % 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 

Emerald Gem—Flesh delicate lizht salmon color, very thick and of most excellent favor. 
The rind is dark and green. lb. $2.00; % 1b. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt. 10c. 

Hackensack—Grow uniformly large. Lb. $1.25; % Ib. 40c; oz. 15c; pkt. Be. 

Netted Gem—One of the best. “Lb. $1.20; % lb. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 

Jenny Lind—Excellent quality. Lb. $1.00; 44 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


MELON PEACH 


| This particular new vegetable grows 
on a vine likea melon. They also make 
splendid mangoes. For sweet pickles, 
pies or preserving, they have no equal. 
They are very early, ;hardy and pro- 
ductive. Pkt. 10c;8 for 25c. 


CHIVES 


Chives are perfectly hardy perennial plants of the onion 
type. They are grown for their small leaves, which are pro- 
duced very early in the spring, for 
giving a mild onion flavor to various 
dishes. The tops appear early in 
the spring, and can be shorn off close 
to the ground as needed. They can 
be grown alsoin potsin any sunny 
window during winter. Roots, per 
; bunch, 20c., by mail, postpaid. 


RHUBARB ROOTS 


Small size 15c each; $1.50 per dozen 
by express, 


10 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN. AND FLORISTS, 


ONIONS 


Our onion seeds are tested and we do not send out any of poor germinating qualities. We offer be- 
low the best pedigree onion seeds from growers who select carefully each year their seed onions, and 
believe no better strains are grown. : 

Prizetaker, the Genuine 
—The handsomest, large 

ellow globe. An excel- 
ent keeper. of finest 
flavor, handsome shape 
and enormous size, many 
single onions having been 
raised to weigh 5 pounds 
and over from seed the 
first year. It is of the 
same type as those im- 
mense imported onions 
which can be seen in fruit 
stores, and always com- 
mand a very high price. 
The Prizetaker always 
grows to a perfect globe 
shape, with bright straw 
colored skin: the necks 
are very small and the 
onion ripens up hard. 1 
lb. $1.50; % 1b. 40c; oz 15¢; 
pkt. bc. 

White Queen-S mall, 
early, white; used for 
pickling. Lb. $2.00; % lb. 
60c; oz. 20c: pkt. Bc. . 

Yellow Globe Danvers— 
This variety is now the 
standard medium yellow — = 
onion for our markets the Prizetaker 
country over.- Lb. $1.40; % Ib. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. Bc. 

Southport White Globe—Thick, globe-shaped, handsome, keeps well. L® 
$2.85; % Ib. 80c; oz. 25c; pkt. 10c. . 

Red Wethersfield—The standard sort, large flat. Lb. $1.50; % 1b..40c; oz. 10c; pkt. S@ 
Australian Brown—This new onion is of ; 

neat, round shape, medinm size, with skin of a 
deep amber brown, distinct from all other 
onions; extremely hard and firm. of fine flavor 
ané will keep almost indefinitely. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 

Southport Red Globe—Matures nearly as early as the flat sorts and is very similar in all respects ex- 
eeptin color, to the Southport Yellow Globe, but ripens somewhat later. It growS toa large size, and 
is particularly mild and tender. A good keeper and is considered one of the best of red onions. Lb. 
$1.75; & lb. 50c; oz. 15c; pkt. 10c. 

White Portugal or Silverskin—Very early. mild flavored, excellent for growing sets; produces fine \ 
emions from seeds. Lb. $2.25, 4 1b. 70c; oz. 20c; pkt. 10c. (i \ 

White Adriatic Barletta—The earliest onion grown. Itis of a beautiful waxy color and grows 1% Ah ! ™ \ 
inches in diameter and % of an inch thick, with finely formed bulbs slightly flattened at the top. Lb. ; il | Hl l \ 
$1.75, % 1b. 50c; oz. 15c; pkt. be. F Aa VN} 

Mammoth Silver King—This mammoth variety is one of the largest in cultivation, averaging from i Sereakth i \ i i 

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£5 to 22 inchesin circumference, often weighing 24% to 4 pounds each. It matures early and is uniformly iW i 
ef large size and fine shape, being flattened, but very thick. The skin is ofa beautiful silver white, flesh %& er ; ‘ Bi 3 i) 
sxowy and tender, of mild, sweet flavor. Lb. $1.75; % 1b. 50c; oz. 15c; pkt. 10c. x "A 
’ : Yellow Strassburg—(Yellow Dutch.) Later and 
larger than Yellow Danvers; good keeper. Lb. $1.50; 
Y 1b. 45c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. 

White Welsh Onion. For Green Onion—White top 
sets will soon be an item of the past tor the White 
Welsh Onion may be drilled in as seed (making one- 
s third the expenSe and trouble),and produces many moregreen onions, 
This does not form a bulb but puts out shoots, (see illustration). 
The plant is perennial and can remain in the ground for years with- 
but slight protection. Sow either in the spring orfall. Pkt. 10c: 44 


oz. 15c; oz. 250 
ONION SETS 


Prices are based on the present market ratesand are subject to 
. change according to the market without notice. Lowest market 
- prices, however, will be given on application at any time._ At 
bushel, peck and half peck prices, the buyer pays the express or 
freight: at pint and quart prices, we pay the postage. 

White Multiplier—Very early, of a pure silvery white color, enor- 
mously productive, frequenty prodncinz asmany as twenty bulbs in 
a single cluster from a bulb planted; of excellent quality and size 
for bunching green, or can be ripened for use as pickling onions, 
Qz. 35c; pt‘ 20c; pk. $1.50. 

Yellow Bottom Sets—Qt. 30c; pt. 15c; pk. $1.50. 

Egyptian or Perennial Onions—This variety never forms a large 
= bulb; their value lies wholly in their special adaptability for pro- 
= » ducing green onions for spring or fall use, especially the former, soon 
Golden Dawn attaining a marketable size. Perfectly hardy. Top set, qt. 30c; pt.1bc 


PEPPER Magnum Dalce—The introducer says: This Pepper 
6 is the largest American variety; fruit grows 7 inches 
in length and 4 inches in diameter. The flesh is exceptionally mild, 
sweet and pleasant; so mild that fried like an egg plant it makesa 
most delicious and piquant vegetable for the table. By pinching White Welsh Onion 
off the “King” flowers (the first ones to open), which makes two or three 
very large peppers, the yield of medium sized marketable fruits is greatly 
increased. Price per pkt. 10c: 2 pKts. lic; 44 oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 

Large Bell, or Bull Nose—A standard sort, large and early, rind very 
thick, color glossy red, flavor mild and 
pleasant. % 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. 

Sweet [lountain, or Mammoth—Similar 
to the Bull Nose, but larger and milder in 
flavor. Y41b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. Be. 

Ruby King—Grows 4 to 6 inches long, by 
844 to4in. thick. A beautiful bright ruby 
red color. % 1b. 759; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. 

Golden Dawn—¥ Ib. 765c; oz. 25c; pkt. Be. 

z Cayenne Long Red—Pungent. ¥ Ib. 75c; 
eer oz. 25c; pkt. be. 

Celestial —Creamy white, changing to 
searlet. Oz. 25c; 34 oz. lic; pkt. Be. 


zi Red Chili—Small, bright red peppers. Oz. 
PARSLEY—See page 11 80c; pkt. Be. : 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 


PARSLEY — 


Double Curled—Finely curled, dwarf, good garnishing sort. 
Lb. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 
Champion Moss Curled—A prize winning English viriety. ff 
_ Lb. 70c. 44 1b. 20c. oz. 10c; pkt. Be. j , ’ 
Hamburg Rooted—A\lso called German Parsley. Lb. 70c; 4% 
Ib. 25c; 02. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


PEANUTS 


Mammoth Virginia—This peanut is the most profitable va- 
riety to grow, and is more desirable than the common spread- 
ing kind, because ( 
more easily culti- 
vated; very erect 
stems and upright 
foliage, and the 
longest pods and 
kernels of any va- 
riety; also yields 
fewer imperfect 
pods. The vines 
make valuablejfor-. 
Spanish Peanut age for stock. ,Lb. 

45c; pkt.10c, postpaid. 


Spanish—This is an excellent 
forage plant for light land in 
‘dry, hot seasons. The tops are 
cut and cured for hay just before 
frost. The plants also seta large 
crop of smal) nuts, which make 
an excellent fattening food for 
hogs, and the hogs may be nas- 
tured on the lands after the aay 
has been gathered. The nuts 
mature much earlier than the 


larger southern varieties, and 
crops have been grown as far 


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eacGar American Wonder 


north as Michigan. For domes- 4 a 
tic use these can be grow inrowsin the garden like bush beans. One pk. will plantanacre. Pkt.10c; lb. 45c, postpaid. 


PEAS 
This popular new large podded wrinkled 


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Extra Early Gradus, also called “Prosperity” Pea p27 Poet eality eae ods Caly red 
or three days later than the small-podded tound-seeded extra earlies. The vine has heavy stems with large light green 
leaves, and grows three feet high. It produces uniformly large pods, measuring from four to four and a half inches in 
length, nearly round, and well filled with very large handsome peas of the finest flvor. The peas remain tender and sweet 
for some time after they are large enough touse. Per pkt. 10c; pt. 35c; qt. 70c; per pk. $3.50 : 

3 = The earliest and best dwarf pea in cultivation. Height 14 inches. As hardy as the earliest 

Nott s Excelsior market sorts, but in quality equal to the Little Gem. It out yields that variety and the American 
Wonder 20 to 30 per cent. The pods are one-third longer, and each pod contains from 6 to 8 large peas which are of unusu- 
ally fine Havor and tender. Pk. $2.75; 14 pk. $1.50: qt. 6c; pt. 85c;pkt. 10c, . 


S 30in. Daniel O’Rourke—One of_the very best and earliest of market peas. 


YQ 
(Zz acs. Pk. $2.25; qt. 50c pt. 80c; pkt. 10c. 
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OQ? De 80in. Alaska—Very early and productive. Peas blue. Pk. $2.60; qt. Bbc; 
pt. 380c; pkt. 10c. 

9 in. Bliss’ American Wonder—The earliest of the wrinkled peas; very 

= dwarf and remarkably productive, having very large pods, containing from 

Ri, 6to 9 large peas; flavor unsurpassed. We heartily recommend this pea as 


\ a first early sort. Pk. $2.75; qt. 60c; pkt. 10c. 
\\ 10 in. Extra Early Premium Gem 
\\\g —An improvement on the Little 
IWW 4 Gem; very dwarf and prolific; pods 
Rez large. Pk. $2.75; qt. 60c; pkt. 10c. t 
ete 30 in. First and Best— Extremely 
WY early. productive and all ripen at 
f Ny the same time, Pk. $2.50; qt. dbc; pt. 
Ii 830c; pkt. 10c. 
i} 30in, Maud S.—(Said to be the 
i} earliest pea in the world.) Much 
= similar in seasonand habitof growth 
’ to such standard peas as ‘“‘Firstand 3 
Best,”’ “Daniel O’Rourke,” ‘Phil. & 
Extra Early,’’ but our carefully se- 
lected strain, ‘‘Maud S.,’”’ beats 
“them all. Height, 214 feet; prolific 
and of as good quality as any of this 
class of extra earlies Pk. $2.50; qt. 
55c; pt. 80c; pkt. 10c. 


Second Early Sorts § 


: & —"k PINS 18 in. Abundance etee: fine fla- 
: fic. Pk. $2.50; qt. 55c; 
Stratagem Abundance Se een 10: c $2.50; qt. bbe 


80 in. oo Advancer—Peas ace very sweet and tender. [Best sort for home and market \X 
garden use. Pk. $2.50; qt bbc; pt. 30c; pkt. 10c. A A NS 
Horsford’s Market Garden—One of the best second early peas. It is extremely prolificand bears ¥W 
its pods always in pairs. Try a few. Pk. $2.50; qt. 55c; pt. 30c; pkt. 10c. 


For General Crop and Late Use 


48in. Telephone—A sweet wrinkled pea with very large, handsome. well-filled pods, and very fine 
table quality. The vines often bear 10 or 12 pods per stock, each containing 6o0r7large peas. Pk. $3.00; 
qt. 65c; pt 3he: pkt* 10c. 

Dwarf Telephone, or ‘‘Daisy Pea’’—This new Pea is a crossof Stratagem on Telephone and a most 


excellent sort. The vines grow about 15 to 18 inches high, are dwarf, stocky and vigorous, very pro- 


ductive, the plants frequently bearing from 5 to7 pods. The pods often contain as many as ten peas. & 
in ceaeonet ag medium, being from 5 to 7 days earlierthan Stratagem. Pkt. 10c; pt.85c; qt. 65c: %4 pk, E\ 
.60; pk. $2.75. . 

24in. Stratagem—An English blue-wrinkled marrow. Vines ot so strong growth as to need no 
support, and remarkably free bearing; peas very large and fine flavored; pods sometimes 6 inches in 
length and well filled. Pk. $3.00; gt. 6bc; pt..36c; pkt. 10c. 

60 in. Champion of England—The standar dilate variety for either market gardeners or private use. 
Pk. $2.50; qt. 60c; pt. 30c; pkt. 10c. 

Canada Field Peas—Write for market price, 

48in. Large White Marrowfat—Pk. $1.50c; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c. 

24in. Dwarf Gray Sugar—Edible podded when young. Pkt. 10c: at. 65c. 


Nott’s Excelsior 


JD 


12 I, N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


PARSNIP 


Hollow Crown, or Long Smooth—(Abbott’s 
Improved.) Smooth and very large; very ten- 
der and sugary; one of the best for general 
cultivation. Lb. b0c; % 1b 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 

Improved Guernsey—The roots do not grow 
so long as those of the Hollow Crown, but are 
of greater diameter. Very smooth and fine 
grained and ofexcellent quality. Lb. 50c; 4 

Tb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 


PUMPKIN 


Large Field—Lb. 40c; % 1b. 15c; oz. 5c. : 
Sugar—A small, orange-colored, remarkably 
sweet, fine flavored and dry. Keep well and 
cannot be beat for table use. Lb. 75c; % Ib. | 
20c; oz. 10c; pkt: Be. 
Mammoth Prize—Has been grown to weigh = 
226 pounds. Flesh bright orange, fine grained; 


———— 


unequaled for exhibition purposes. Lb. $1.80; a 

Y% lb. BOR Ors 20c; Bet MG re | se —— Laan 
Large eese, or Kentucky Field— Cheese- i 

Bhepeds yellow fleshed. Lb. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. Large Cheese, or Kentucky Field 

10c; pKt. Bc. 


New Pie Pumpkin ‘‘Calhoun’’—It is medium 
in size, extraordinary heavy and solid, very 
thick and fine grained;is a salmon yellow and 
of superior quality. It is undoubtedly one of 
the best for pies. Lb. 75c; % Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt.5c 


. RADISH 


Kramer’s Early Scarlet Globe--White Tip 


THE BEST AND QUICKEST OF THE WHITE TIPS. 
An extremely quick-growing sort; bright scarlet, with a white 
tip; short tops jand thin tails of excellent quality. Lb. 75c; % lb. 
25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.9 


New ‘‘Icicle’’ Radish—This radish derives its name from the 
transparent whiteness of the root. In form it is lohg and slightly 
stump-rooted. The leaves are short and its flavor the very hest. 
The roots grow about 4 inches long and are ready for use within 
22 days from the time of sowing. Itis a desirable variety for 
the home garden and market gardeners will find it a money 
maker. Pkt. Bc: oz. 10c: Y 1b. 20c: Ib. 7c. 


CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE—A distinct novelty in extreme Sugar Pie Pumpkin 
early or forcing radishes. Slightly oval or nearly globe-shaped, 
the radishes are about two inches deep and fully an inch ana 2 half in diameter. 
The skin is a clear bright crimson and the flesh crisp, mild, and of snowy white- 
ness. The foliage is comparatively small. so that they can he grown almost closely 
together. Most valuable both for home use and market Their bright color insures 
quick sale on market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Y% Ib. 30c; Ib. 90c. 


Bright Long Scarlet—The handsomest radish grown. Resembles the Early 
ae Sconce Very early; color bright scarlet, tipped white. Lb. 70c; 34 1b. 20c; 
oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Early Scarlet Globe—Very early; flavor mild: crisp, juicy and tender: top small; 
will stand heat without becoming pithy. Lb. 85c; % Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Olive Shaped Deep Scarlet—Very early, oblong in shape, skin scarlet. Lb. 70c 
¥ 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Improved Chartier Radish—Color, scarlet at top, shading to pink in center, 
and waite eee tip. Decidedly one of the best radishes grown Lb. 70c; % Ib. 20c; 
oz. 10c; pKt. 5c. 


Scarlet China Winter—A good winter sort, flesh white and quite pungent. 
Lb. 70c; % lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Long White Strasburg or Hospital Radish—A white variety, large and showy ‘= 
half long in shape, six to eight inches in length and about 2 inches in diameter! $ 
of the finest quality. Lb. 70c; 34 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


White Box—This is the most popuar white radish in cultivation. 
Lb. 75c; %4ilb. 80c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 

Long Scarlet Short Top—Long, straight, smooth, andextra early. 
Lb. 70c; % Ib. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. bc. 

Long Black Spanish—Large, skin black, flesh firmand white; milder 
thantheround. Lb.70c; 34 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Improved 
Guernsey 


Mixed Rad- 
ishes—A mix- 
fare of all vari- 
eties. Fine for 
private use. 
Lb. 70c; % lb. 
10c; Oz. 10c;pkt, 


5c. 


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French Breaky 
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fast—F or early 
forcing; oval in == 
- shape; color, SSS = 
= scarlet, tipped S== 

white; very 
crisp and ten- 
der. Lb. 70c; 
% Ib. 20c; oz: 


10c; pkt. 5c. 
White Strasburg Radish—Grimsen Giant Glebe 


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 RADISHMmeentinued 


Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped—A very attractive variety. Lb. 
70c; % lb. 20c, oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. , 
-20-DAY FORCING—liere we have the most popular color 
with a gain of 7 to 10 days in time over well-known Scarlet Tur- 
Dip. White Tip: bright in coloring, handsome shape. holds its 
quality long before becoming pithy. Profitable for the garden- 
er; desirable for everybody. Lb. $1 00; % Ib. 35c; oz. 1Uc; pkt. 5c. 


RHUBARB 


Vctoria—Large andtender, % Ib. 4bv; 02. 25c; pkt. 5c. 

Linacus —Well Kuown mark 1 Variety, early. 74 1b. 45c; 02. 25c; 
pkt. be. 

Rhubarb Roots—1l5c each; $1.50 per doz. 


SALSIFY 
(Vegetable Oyster) 


Mammoth Sandwich Island—This variety is of enormous size, ‘jj 
twice as large asthe ordinary pure white, very tender and delic- 
ious. Lb. 91.25; 34 lb. bc, oz, 1bc; pkt. 5c. 


SPINACH 
Extra Large Round Leaved—Our stock of this is very fine. Lb. 


40c; 44 lb. 16c: 02. 5c. x : 
Long Standing—New, slow going to seed. Lb. 40c; % Ib. 15c; oz. 


e 


iC. 
Bloomsdale or Savoy Leaved—A well known sort. Lb. 40c; 4 
Ib. 15c; OZ. 5c. 


es 


ii 


SI ee 


Salsify— Mammoth Long Sandwich Island 


SQUASH = 


“The Delicious’—This new, winter -<= 
Squash is of a superlatively nne quality. 
“in size it closely tollows the original 
Hubbard, which weighed between five Spinach 
andten pounds. In thickness of Hesh 
it surpasses nearl, every variety the color being adark orange. For table use no squash com- 
pares with it in its remarkable combination of fineness and compactness of grain. drvness, 
sweetness and exceeding richness of flavor.". The squashes vary in color and form, butare 
uniformly deli-io1sinAavor Per pkt 10c; 07 20c: % ib.46e perlb $1 25. 


Giant White Summer Crookneck Squash—In sizeand shane it issimilar to the old Summer Crook- 
neck, but averagesa little larger. 7he skin is a ery beautiful ivory white color. It makes one 
of the most attractive and beautiful ofsummer vegetables. ts beauty is notits only merit. for it 
is the most tender and best flavored Of Summer Squashes Lb. 7hc: % |b 5c; 02 1 Oc: pkt. Be. 

New Red or Golden Hubbard Squash—A perfect type of the Green Hubbard, except in color, 
which is a bright, deep orange-yellow, very showy and attractive. Klesh deep golden-yellow, 
much richer in color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent flavor. Ite 
+ keeping qualities are fully equal to, while in productiveness it far excells the old variety. Lb, 

$1.25; 4 Ib. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. be. ; ‘ ‘ 

Mammoth White Bush—Light cream colored, scalloped; very early and productive; grows to 
good size. Lb 75c; % Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Summer Crookneck Mammoth Golden Bush —(Gardener’s select stock.) Early, paie yellow, very handsome and uni- 
‘form. Our strain of this is the best of the very early squashes. Lob. 75c; 4 1b. 25c; oz. 1Uc; pkt. Bc. 


Summer Crookneck—Early and prolific; quality good; skin yellow and warty; fine tor summer.. 
Lb. 75c; % lb. 25c, oz, 10c; pkt. 5c. : 


Boston Marrow—A standard sort of fine quality, rich orange colorand splendid keeping qualities.. 
Lb. 80c; 4 lb. 25c; 02. 10c; pkt. 5e. 


Mammoth Chili—The largest of all equastes: often attaining a weight of 200 pounds without losing 

its fine shape and good quality. The tlesh is very thick, of a bright orange color, and keeps welk 

throughout the winter. It is very productive, and will be found very profitable for stock feeding. 
4 lb. 75c; Oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. i: 


Chicago Warted Hubbard Squash—We consider this the ideal Hubbard for home or market.. 
Very large; color blackish green; very warty; rich in qualitv: > ~°od keeper and thick fleshed. Lb. 
$1.25; 44 Ib. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. SSH 


Marblehead—A winter sort resembling the Hub- 
bara, but with harder shell and bluish color, very 
solid andheavy. Lb. 80c; 4 lb, 25c; oz. 10c, pkt. Bc. 


a Hubbard Our seed is from squashes grown es- 
Chicago Warted Hs : pecially for seed: therefore weclaim the best Stra1: 
4 PbBas in the market. Lb. $1.25; 34 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 


Bes 


PH 
Prep paarenD 


Mp 


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Vegetable 


Marrow 


This is one of the most 
important vegetables: ii 
the English markets, lu 
little know ia this country 
The fruit is generall. 
eaten when it is less than 5 

. half grown, as the flesh is } 
very tenderand morrow y 
It should always be usec 


Raa ies in a young state. Pkt. 
“The Delicious’’ 10c; 0z. 15c. p 


ie, ___Jmammouth voiden Bush 


4 I. N. KRAMER & SON SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


TOMATOES 


9 O The Earliest Large Smooth Red Tomato. 
Spark tS) Farliana This new and Saleabie tomato comes from 
a well-known New Jersey market gardener. Itis claimed to bea full 
week ahead ofall others. The past season in our trial grounds, side by 
side with all the leading so-called early kinds, it was several days 
ahead inripening. This tomato is not only remarkable for its earliness, 
but for its large size, handsome shape and bright red color. Its solidity @ 
and fine quality are equal to the best medium and late sorts. Price per § 
pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00. 


9 The most valuable extreme-early and 
Chalk $ Early Jewel ‘*all-purpose’’ bright-red tomato: Ma- 
tures only a week to ten days after Sparks’ Earliana, and in some soils 
equally as early, while the fruits are larger, heavier, handsomer and 
produced even moreabundantly and continuously. % 1b. #1.00; oz. 35c; 
pk. 10c. 


5 Similar in habit and shape to the famous Earliana, 
June Pink differs only in color which is pink instead of red. A 


ene 


most desirable sort where pink tomatoes are in favor. Pkt. 10ce; % 
Oz, 25c; oz. 40c. 


‘*‘Ponderosa’’ Improved—As is well known, the Ponderosa often 
showed green spots in ripening, but has been improved right along. 
We have fancy selections which will please the most critical buyers. 
Pkt. 10c; 44 02. 20c; oz. 40c. id 


Livingston’s New Globe Tomato 11,'8.0¢ Deautifal globe 


shape, with quitea per- 
centage of elongated (stem to blossom) fruits. Among the very first to ripen, 
although of large size; very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, ripens evenly, color ¥ 
a beautiful glossy rose-tinged purple. Flavor very delicate and agreeable; r 
splendid slicing variety. The fruit is borne on short jointed, branching plants 
in great abundance—literally loaded with fruit. A good general cropper and 
one of the very bestifor greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes or 
trellis. Anentirely distinct and fixed new sort. Per pkt. 10c; 140z. 20c; oz, 35e. 


Livingston’s Beauty—The Tomotoes are borne in clusters of four or five 
and are round, smooth, of a glossy crimson color, tinged with purple. Itis 
very solid and free from cracks and rot; willripen up nicely if picked green, and 
on account ofits solidity and toughness of skin, cannot be excelled for ship- 
ping. %4 1b. 75c; oz. 2c: pkt, Be. 


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Acme — Large, round, 

Mit Staooth, light purple tint; 
early and a great bearer; 

HH’ One Of the best. 34 lb. 75c} Oz. 
IF 25c; pkt. Be. 


ij Turner’s Hybrid. or Mikado 
Wit —New, remarkable for its 

productiveness, great size 
and solidity ofits fruit. En- 
tirely free from green core. 
The shape is round and even, 
but somewhat irregular in 
the very large fruits; color," 
bright red. 4 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; 
pkt. Be. 


The New Stone—(Living- 
ston’s) Very large and of 
brignt scarlet color; exceed- 
ingly solid and frm fleshed; 
quality the best:good keeper; 
not subject torot. %% 1b. 75c; 
oz. 25c; pkt. Be. 


Livingston’s New Globe Tomato Aristocrat—New bush to- 

mato,resembling in habit the 

pat Guamion; except in color‘ the fruits being a glossy red instead of purple. 4% lb. 75c; oz. 
ce; pkt. Be. 

New Yellow Peach—It nas the same soft leathery skin whichis such a distinguished feature 
of the Peach variety and is equally desirable for cooking. Oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. . 

New Dwarf Champion—Vines dwarf andcompact in habit, grow stiff and upright. with thick 
and shortjointed ‘stems. It is remarkably early, ripening as early as July 1st. Color purple; 
smooth and very productive. 4% lb. 75c; oz. 25c: pkt. Bc. 

Yellow Pear and Yellow Plum—For preserves. Each, oz. 30c; pkt. 5c. 

Golden Queen—Large, fine yellow. ¥% 1b. 7bc; 0z. 25c; pkt 5c. 2 
f This distinct husk enveloped tomatois un- 
Ground Cherry, Strawberry or HuskTomato Sa UHESE oannine meee se erie 
ete, Dried in sugar as raisins or figs or to useinfryit cake they are unexcelled. Theyhavea 

= ZF, strawberry flavor and produce fruit in great abundance. In sections devoia of fruit or H- 
able to fail they are esteemed very highly; aside from being a great curiosity and very at- 
tractive, they sell first rate in d 
market, and are rapidly becom- 
ing a great favorite. Fruitof a 
handsome golden color, the size 
of largecherries. Much esteemed 
by many to eat from the hand 
Pkt. 10c; 8 pkts. 25c. 


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ity; fine for table use. 
pkt. Be. 


10c; pkt. 5c. 


i Everbearing Strawberry 
¥% 1b. 20e; oz. 10c: pkt. Be. 


_. TURN'IP—Yellow Aberdeen—Globe shape. Lb. 45c: 4% 1b 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. Bc 


Purple Top Globe—An improved variety 0! Red Top Flat Strap. 
able for stock or table. Lb. K0c; 4% Ib. 20c: om 10c; pkt. 5c. 
Extra Early Red Top Milan—The earliest in cultivation. 


everbearing from spring until fall. 
abundance. Pkt. 20c; 8 pkts. 50c. 


stalks. 
verfectly true from seed. 


SWEDES, OR RUTABAGAS 


Laing’s Swede—One of the earliest; good qual- 
Lb. 50c; 


Carter’s Imperial Swede—Yellow fleshed, purple 
topped variety. Lb. b0c; 4 lb, 20c; oz. 10c pkt. Be. 

American Rutabaga—Good for table use o) stock. 
Yellow fleshed: called “the best of Rutabagas.” 
aga Lb. 50c; 34 Ib. 20c; oz. 10c: pkt. Be. ; 
Hurst’s [Monarch Swede—For earliness, quality 
and w ight,it is superior to any variety in culti- 
Z~ vation. Lh. 50c; 14 lb. 20c: oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 


TURNIPS 
Early Rud Top—Strap leaf. Lb. 56c; 4% 1b. 25c; oz. 


White Egg—Large, early, solid, good flavor. 
b. 50c; 14 1b. 20c; oz. 10c* pkt. be. - 

White Flat Dutch—A well known early sort. 
Lb. 50c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c: pkt. 5c. ; 

Early Purple Top Munich—Very early. Lb. 50c; 


Be. 
Keeps well and is desir- 


Lb. 70k; Ye 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. Be. 
New Everbearing Strawberry “La Perle.” Large Fruited 


A french novelty of last year’s introduction. The plantsare of great vigor and are practically 
The fruit is of good size, excellent favor and produced in 


a f Bush Alpine without runners, red or white—Hand- 

Everbearing Strawberries From Seed some, pidedian, bush form, with upright leaves and 
Can be used for borders, but their greatest advantage lies in the fact that they come 
When sown early will produce bearing plants the first year. They 


44 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; 


are grown in large quantities in Europe, where they are everbearingin the true sense of the 


word, producing, fruit all summer. 


Price for Red or White, per pkt. 10c; one pkt. each for lb5c. 


unti. 


berry. 


toes. 


Garden Huckleberry | 


rich lucious 


Their flavor is that of the wild strawberry; fruit small. 


TWO NEW FRUITS BURBANK’S WONDERBERRY 
f and the GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY 
Both of which are pronounced by thousands to be unex- 

-celled for making pies, jams and preserves or for canning 


\ 


Wonderberry 


This is Burbank’s latest prodaetion in new fruits, a lucious berry that may be 
grown and ripened. from see 
lueberry than anything else. 
color, fine in flavor and unsurpassed for eating raw, cooked, canned or preserved in 
any form. Quality is best when fully ripe. Like the grape it should have time to 
ripen well after turning black. Berries will last two months on the plant after ripen- 
ing. growing better all the time: will keep a month after be.ng picked. it is exceed- 
ing productive and continues to bloom, set and ripen berries in large quantities 
late in the fall. Cultivate same as tomatoes. Directions for using on each pack- 


age. Price, pkt. 15c. 


in any soil in three months. Fruit more like a great, 
In size somewhat larger. Blue-black in 


Garden Huckleberry (Solanum Nigrum) 


pies, jelly and sauce than the wild huckleberry. 
up the vines just before frost, store away where they will not freeze, and delicious 
fresh fruit can be picked all winter, as they will keep nice for months. A most prom- 
ising new fruit for dry, hot climates where ordinary small fruitsdo not do well. 
Directions for using on each package. Pkt. 165c. 
Don’l fail to try these wonderful new fruits. One packet eaeh for 25c. 
Plants of either variety ready in May. 25c perdoz.; $1.00 100. 


This new fruit can be grown from seed the first year and produces berries about as 
large as an average size gooseberry. being about four times the size of the Wonder- 
The color is jet black, and when cooked is as palatable, and can scarcely be 
discerned in taste from the real huckleberry. Plant seed in a box or pan in early 
spring, and when danger of frost is over plant out 2x4 feet. Cultivate same as toma- 
Unlike the Wonderberry, this cannot be eaten raw, but the berries make better 


Can them for winter use or take 


VEGETABLE PLANTS 


“\ This list is subject to change, owing to damage from bad weather, 
insects. etc. All vegetable plants shipped by express, freight or mail, 
at purchaser’s expense. If to go by mail, add for postage 10c per dozen; 
50c per hundred. Plants will be ready as soon as the season is suitable 
for transplanting in the open ground. 

Early Cabbage Plants—Ready April 15—Early Jersey Wakefield, 
Henderson’s Summer. 10c doz.: 60c per 100; $4. per 1000. 

Early Cauliflower—April 15 to June 20—Danish Snowball. 15c doz.; 
$1.00 per 100. ‘ 


_Pepper—Large Belle, Ruby King, Cayenne. 20c doz.; $1.00 per 100.8 

Ground Cherry—Ready May 15—20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 

Egg Plant—Ready May 10—New York Improved. 20c per doz.; $1 0 
per 100. r 

Tomato—Ready May 10—Acme Beauty, Dwarf Champion, Kariiana 
Ponderosa and Mikado. 10c per doz.; 76c per 100. Transplanted plants 
20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100, ; : 

Celery—Golden Dwarf, Giant Pascal, White Plume, 


10c per d z.; 
50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. After July 10th, 40c per 100. 


Late Cabbage—Ready June 10—Premium Flat Dutch, Surehead, Hol- 
land. 10c doz.; 26c per 100; $2.00 per 1000. mn sey. 40c per 100; 


$2.50 per 1000. 


AsparagusRoots. 
Conover’s Colos- 
sal, Palmetto and 
Columbian White 
—(By express or 
freight only.) 25c 
per doz.; $1.00 per 
100. 


Sage—Holt’s £ 
Mammoth. 15c & 
each: 8 for 35c. 


Rhubarb Roots. 
Victoria and Lin- 
neaus—Each 15c; 
$1.50 per dozen, by 
express only. 

Garden Huackle- 

“berry — 25c doz.; 
$1.00 per 100. 
Wonderberry— 
25c doz.; $1.00 per 
100, 


Sweet Potato Plants—Ready May 15—Yellow Jersey and Red Jer- 


16 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


FLOWER SEEDS 


Directions for Sowing, Etc.—To insure success, the conditions and requirements of the 
several species as to soil moisture, heat, light, etc., should be studied and then observed in 
culture. Below we give a few general directions for their culture. 

The soil bést adapted to most tlowers is Hee righ loam, containing paola sand te 
make it porous. If there is some clay with it, the color will be brighter. Make the surface 
as smooth and fine as possible, sow seed in rows, covering each sort of seed in proportion 
to its size (a good general rule being to cover twice the diameter of the seed) and press the 
soil down firmly over it. Do not plant seed when the ground is wet. Many varieties, such 
as Pansy, Verbena, Daisy, Hollyhock, and the fine greenhouse plant seeds, should be 
sown early in shallow boxes in the house, in soil consisting of equal parts of fine sand and 
tich mellow loam, well mixed together and sifted, to remove all gravel and lumps. ‘Sow 
as before directed. Covering the box with glass, helps retain the moisture and keeps the 
temperature even. Be careful not to keep them too wet, and as soon as they are large 
enough to handle, transplant in boxes from one to two inches apart, where they are to re- 
main until time to transplant to permanent beds. We will always be glad to answer any 
question from our customers, relative to the cultivation of any kind of plants. 


Explanations of Abbreviations 


A. Annual. B. Biennial. &. Blooming in spring and early summer. "fl. pl. Doubte 
ee Flowers. G. Greenhouse or Pot plants. H. Hardy. Hh. Half Hardy. 1. Blooming 
Me in midsummer. L. Blooming in late summerand autumn. M. Seed should be sown in 


e - hot-beds or boxes in March or April and transplanted in open ground in May or June, 
LITTLE GEM. when there is no danger from frost. Varieties not marked M. should be sown in the open 
Aly p> uth ground. O. Ornamental ILeaved Plants. P. Perennial. T. Tender. 
AMARANTFUS J 


oo 


: Grcwn exclusively fo: their foliage. The 
Dae 
AM 


glewag ef ect piccuced Ly their mass of rict 
lone pe, is Eczicely Equallec by any similarclass 
of Liants. 1. A. 210 4 feet. Fine mixed, pkt. 5c 


ALKUS PRECATCRIUS, or WrATHER 


——— 
PIART ‘Vhe wondertul W eathei Plant(Abrns 
of the Wes: India islands 1s now suc - 
Cessil1 s cultivated in gardens. It has a very 
beautiful foiiage and blosscms, and it isclaime 
bat rre state of weather may be told for some 
timein advance by the position the leaves as- 
sume. Seeds bright xcarletr. Very beautiful 
#1rd very n+ d. Soak them well in warm water 
before sowing. Pkt. Bc. 


ABRONIA 
Charming trailer, with Vervena-like heads of 
i , rweet scented flowers, blooming the whole sea- 
eon. Fflective in Leds, border, rock work and 
Abronia hanging baskets. H.A. Pkt. 5c. 


ACACIA 

Elegant greenhouse shrubs, having fine 
ornamental toliage. and beautiful racemes 
of various shades of yellow globular towers. 
iN Soak the seedin warm water before sowing 
aN r M.P. 6 to 10 feet. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
Tae ANTIRRHINUM ¢Szapdragon) 

Beautiful spikes of gay-colored flowers 
produced abundantly the first summer unti 
after frost. and also Howers well the second 
season. Mixed, pkt. 5c. 


NEW GIANT FLOWER SNAP 
DRAGON Antirrhinum fajus Grandiflora 
The flowers of this strain are 
much arger than those of the old type 

he plants grow taller making them excel- 
ent for cut-flower purposes, vases,etc The 
color of the flow 21s are magnificent hott 
delicate and rich, and considering the eas 

of culture and the lang hlonmine period 
the Snapdragons. we think theyshould be 
in every garden. Pkt. 16@c. 


OM piay 
he 


ABUTILON 
(Chinese Bell Flower) 
handsome green- 
house plant. inest 
mixed, M. Pkt. 10c. 
ADONIS 
Of easy culture, 
~ blood red or deep 
scarlet flowers and 
handsome foliage. 
Set the plants 1 foot 
apart. H. A. 1.toL, 


d A_ free flowering & 
fa a == «useful plant. very at- 
AQUILEGiA. tractive, producing 

AQUILEGIA (Columbine OE Eee 


, - f much used for 
A very showy class with curiously shaped blos- pouquets on account 
soms in great variety of colors. Double—In finest of fragrance 


\ F 
mixture. Pkt. 5c. Single—A1l colors mixed, pkt.5c. White—Pkt. 5c. 


hy 
& Asperula Odorata, 


ADLUMIA (Mountain Fringe) Alyssum 
(See Climbers) 
AMMOBIUM ALATUM Little Gem— 


Of very com- 
pact growth, 
only three or 
four inches 
high, but. a 
single plant 
will cover a 
space up to 3 
feet in circum - 
ference.. It 


(See Climbers) 
ACROCLINUM 
(See Everlasting) 


Blue Daisy 

s=——,  Agathea Celestis—The flowers are the very coun- 
<4 terpart of the taris Daisy, but sky-blue. with a 
nm yellow disc; of easy growth and produces flowers 
all the year. Also a fine winter bloomer. Pkt. 


ere = rows guick 

Sta ——— = 100 seeds, 5c. Bren a aaand 

Dayarf Blue Agerat AGERATUM the abund- 

ele NEN Valuable plants for large beds or borders,and very ance of flowers 

useful where cut flowers are in demand; it blooms the whole summer: also good for winter bloom- Blue Daisy is simply enor- 
ipg inpots, succeeding in any soil. Indispensible for bouquets. Hh. A. Mixed, pkt.b5c. mous. Pkt. bc. 


Plumosus (Asparagus Fern.) One of the prettiest house plants, The leaves are brigh green, gracefully arched, surpassing Maidenhair 
Aeparasus tl S meen pisces delicacy of textureand richness of color. It isadmirably adapted forhouse culture. Pkt.5 seeds, 10c; 2b seeds,3b5c, 


i Also called Emerald Feather and Abyssinian Parlor Fern. New. Perhapsthe best new plant introduced in ten years. 
pavatagys . ePtengen Highly praised everywhere; HER ABGHIBe: seen drooping from a pot or basket. Sprays from four to six feet long, of 
fresh, green, feathery foliage; useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays remaining perfect for weeks after cutting; grows freely the whole year round. 
Extremely valuable for all purposes... Flowers white. followed hy red berries A plant that wlill please you. Pkt. 15 seeds, 10c. 

ASPFERULA Of dwarf habit, growing about ter inches high, bearing numerous cluster: of small sweet-scented flowers. I. to L H.A. 
Azurea Setosa—Light blue. Pkt. 5c. Odorata—F lowers white; foliage very sweet-scented. H.P.I.L. Pkt. dc. ue 
Very pretty, free bloomer adapted for making showy beds. clumps and edging, and fine forcutting. Can easily be transplanted, 
AGROSTEMMA an should be set tive or six inches apart. I.to L. H.A. + 12inches. Pkt. 5c. Bape % Sve 2 ce i 
ANAGALLIS Dwarf. compact plants adapted. for basket, rock-work. edgings and smal) beds; succeeds best in light, rich soil in a sunny situation; 
5 > covered w tt various shades of flowers allsummer. Hh. A. M. 
(Pimpernal) Grandiflora—Mixed, pkt. 5c. ; Y 
ACONITUM (Moxk’s Hood or Wolf’s Bane) Will grow in any good garden soil, producing curiously shaped flowers in abundance. H. P.L.1, Pkt, be. 


oe ae = 2 ena 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 17 


ASTER, VICK’S MIKADO PINK 


ASTERS 


Ly 9 CI si Originator’s Descrip- 
Vick’s Mikado Pink—Qyitineor's Descrip- 
cent new Aster belongs to the Comet lass. Petals are 
narrow, very long and gracefully reti-xed. The outer 
petals show totheir full extent while gradually toward 
the center they vend and curl acro:s each other in such 
a magnificent disorder as to make the fluffiest Aster we 
have seen. Incolor it is the most exquisite shade of 
shell Bie ae tae a 15 cts. i eee “i 

© 2 1e habit is similar to the branch- 
Violet King —}ji,7 Aster, vigorous tn growth with 
long stiff stems. {in form the tluwer i- entirely new and 
distinct from any other vartety: petals so. ew hat resem- 
ble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broad- 
er, those 11 the center being fantastically twi ted, curled 
and incurved, completely covering the crown. The 
bloom is round, full and very large. manv of thy Howers 
measuring from4to5 inches Its cc lor is a soft violet- 
lilac. Pkt 10cte =, ' hin tee 

e color of this new‘varie 
Lavender Gem—;, the most beautiful ever 
seen inthe Aster. When first opened the flowerisan 
exquisite shade of delicatelavender, deepening withage. 
The feathery effect of the Ostrich-feathered tvpe, to 
which it belongs, is enhanced by the fac! that it bears a 
lare* proportion of long, partly tubular florets, that are 
irregnl-rly cutand slashed, s« that the flower looks like 
aragged Chrysanthemum. Pkt. 10cts. 
0 The Earliest Aster in Culti- 
Early Snowdrift— le Being atew days 
in advance of the Queen of the barlies, « hile the fower 
is n@ surpassed in beauty bv any of the later varieties, 
The entire energy of tne plant seems gi:en to the pro- 
ducti n of 12t¢ 20 long, slender. upright stem®, crowned 
with immense feathery flowers. The long. recurved 
netals give the flowers an exceedingly graceful effect. 
Pkt. 15 cts. iA Mea sosers oF in 
new strain of branchin 8- 
Royal Purple—;:, growing about 15 jeshes 
high. Its habit of growth is entirely « istinct, the siems 
growing directly from the ground, and not on aide 
shoots from the main stem like other varieties. The 
flowers are largeand full to the center; petals flat and 
somewhat incurved; color bright purple. Pkt. 10 cts. 
The finest typeof the Giant Com- 
Honenzollern :: or Ostrich Feather ty pe of As- 
ters. Much larger tnan the Giant (omet, the petals 
longer and more curled and twisied, and produced in 
gréaterabundance Borne on long stems; which makes 
them ent flowers par excellence Mixed Pfft. 1Ne: 


: The coloring of this novelty is entirely distinct from any other Aster; t ‘act it presents a striking color of its Gwn. It is 
Cardinal palit: Ulariy aoapted fur beauing, owing to its free bloom sg qualities and brilliant coloring. When massed in _ ted by itselt, its 
deer vivid card nal coloris as striking as the scarlet -alvia. Cardi ial begins blooming tre hrst to the middle of August, retaining its brilliant 


coloring and full, well-developea flowers until la ein the fail. 1s excellent for cutting. 


Pkt. 15 cts. 


= : i f the tall-gr ng sorts The plant grows about 18 inches high and 
Giant Comet Asters—° consider these one of the handsomest of the growing so p & 


on long, stiff stalks, bear in great abundance: their beautiful flowers. These 


owers. with their long twisted 


petals, strikingly resemb! Japanese Chrysanthemums, and are of very large size, larger in fact, thaf those of any other Aster, so that, all in all, 


they are ideal Asters for cut towers. Mixed colors, pkt. 10r 

New Branching—Une of the best floral novelties and one which every Hower 
lover should try. ‘he flowers are borne on very long stems and are of extraordi- 
Mary size, being four inches or more in diameter. Mixed colors, pkt. 10c. 

Improved Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet—A magnificent variety about ten inches 
high. When well grown, asingle plant forms a bouquet of pyramidal shape and 
covers itself with blossoms. Choice mixed, pkt. 10c. 

Improved Victoria White—Undoubtedly the most handsome Aster in cultiva- 
tion, of which we have an excellent strain. Flowers very large and double, globu- 
esha and beautifully imbricated; plants are of fine pyramidal form. 14 feet. 

. 1c. 

‘New Japanese Giant Aster—Entirely distinct from all other Asters. The flowers 
are of immense size, measuring from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, with long petals curi- 
ously waved and curled, so as to give them a striking resemblance to a Japanese 
Chrysanthemum. This new Aster has been awarded a first-class certificate by the 
French National Horticultural Society. So far only two colors—a lovely pink and 
delicate flesh— have been obtained. The two colors mixed, pkt. 10c. 

Improved Victoria—The finest Aster grown. Mixed, pkt. 10c. 

Fireball—The most brilliant Aster ever introduced, producing an abundance of 
flowers of the brightest scarlet. It forms a neat, well-shaped bush about 10 inches 
an bet ae literally covered with flowers, a single plant often producing from 30 to 

ls Ty 6 

Tall Asters—In great variety and many different 

classes. Mixed, pkt. 5c. 


classes. Mixed, 5c. 
Balsam (Lady's Slipper, or Touch-Me-Not) 


These are favorites with every one, owing to their 
handsome double tlowers; they must be transplanted 
into rich soil, 15 inches apart, in a sunny position and 
frequently watered. Cutting out some of the side 
branches is also advisable, especially with the strong 
and bushy growing varieties. Hh. A. M.1. 

Double Camelia Flowered—Fine. Mixed, pkt. 10c. 


Begonia Vernon 


Asa Begonia for outdoor bedding this has no equal. 
The plants are stmply, smothered with flowers and 
bloom equally in the shade as in the brightest sun. In 
the full sunshine the leaves take on a beautiful bronze 
hue, while in the shade they retain their dark, rich green 
ay. color. It is one of the handsomest free-blooming plants 

nage 2 we know, and it is equally valuable asa pot plant. They 
grow very readily from the seed and bloom when 
BALSAM. the plants are quite small. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Tuberous Rooted Begonia 


As bedding plants there is nothing to equal the New Tuberous Rooted Begonia. 
They bloom equal to the Geranium, but with a form and variety of colors and shad- 
ings eae to the Rose. M. I. G. Single choice mixed, pkt. 20c.” Double choice 
mixed, 40c. 


Dwarf ‘Asters—In great variety and many different j 


LB ge 


yD 


New Comet Aster 


Brachycome (Swan River Daisy) 


A dwarf, free-bloomer; excellent for baskets and edgings; blue 
flowers. Hh. A. L. 1 foot. Pkt. 5c. 


Bellis Perennis (Zxglish Daisy) 


Very pretty double red and white flowers; desirable for borders. 
Thrives well in shady places. 4inches. Hh. P. E. 

Best Double—Mixed, pkt. 10c. 

Longfellow—This variety produces dark rose flowers, usually dark 
and double, having long and stiff Hower spikes; valuable for bou- 
quets. Pkt. 10c. 

New Snowball Daisy—Long stem, free bloom and large double =: 
flowers, snow white. Pkt. 1c. = 


Bartonia 


_ Aurea—A pretty free-flowering plant with downy, thistlelike fol- = 
eS Sea beautiful golden yellow. Height 244 feet. H. A. 2 
A t. Bc. 


Bocconia Japonica 
The stately habit of this plant renders it most effective for lawn 
decorations. The foliage is large and finely cut, and for situations 
where specimen plants are desired it can hardly be surpassed. Also well adapted for pot 
culture. T. P. 56 to 8feet. Pkt. 10c. 


Balsam Apple (omo7dica) 


A very curious trailing plant, with ornamental foliage and golden yellow fruit, which open ‘ Z 
when ripe, showing the seed and its carmtae interior. 1Ufeet. Hh. A.I. L. Pkt. 5c. 


Brachycome, 


Bachelor’s Button rae ares Balloon Vine (See Climbers Snowball Daisy ; 
Browallia Campanula 
(Amethyst) a ury Bell 
Valuable bedding (¢ LE (Sa) 
plants. flowers blie A highly attractive 
and white, produced class oe ta com- 


in great sbundance 
and very showy. Does 
weil for house culture 
when sown in August. 
cent 1% feet. T. A. 
M.1. 


bining richness of col- 
or with stately growth; 
valuable for beds and 
borders. The peren- 
nial varieties, if sown 


PEt. Be. early, will bloom the 

THE NEW GIANT first season. ‘ 
BROW ALLIA Double Annual Vari- 3 
This new sort is with » eties—In finest mix- h 

* out a doubt the most ture. Pkt. bc. 
beautiful of awd the ; 
: Browallias The Mace Ge Haieea 
plants grow only Pkt. bc. ‘ | 


= : about a foot high, 
BROWALLIA. form dense little 
bushes, whichare covered with an abundance of the most 
delightful sky-blue flowers, much larger than those of 
the other varieties. For beds borders or potsthere is e 
hardly another plant with blue flowers that compares — 
with it. Pkt. 60seeds, 10c New Giant Bro 


Be sure and include Kramer’s 20th Cen= 
tury Giant Pansy Mixture in your Flower 
Seed Order. Pkt. 15¢; 2 for 25c. a 


New French Cannas Flowers similar in shape to those of the Gladiolus, but exceeding % 

them in brilliancy, markings and variety of colors. They are 
equally valuable for groups, solitary plantsand for house decorations. Ifthe seed,which should a 
be previously soaked for twelve 
hours in warm water, be sown 
early in a pot and transplanted 
into not too rich soil, the plants 
will bloom the same year, from 
July or August until cut down 
by severe frost. M. Pkt. 10c; 3 
for 25c. 


Grace, daintiness and brilliancy are the char- 


acteristic of this pretty flower, with its yellow —_— 
heart encircled with broad, daisy-like petals, Cosmos 
carried on long, slender stems which rise from This plant is of strong growth, 


a cloud of feathery foliage. It is very pretty having elegant foliage, and for 
for vases and lasts often a week in the house fall blooming has no superior. 
when cut. Bloom from August to November. Flowers three inches across. 
All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c. Planted in pots and brought in- 
_—<$—$ $ ____________' sideto flower like Chrysanthe- 
mums, they are grand. The colors are of various shades, from pure white to purple 
crimson. M.H.A.L. Mixed, all colors, pkt. 5c. 
Cosmos— Woodside Early Flowering Northern Grown Seed. The earliest flow- 
ering variety in cultivation, blooming ful- 
ly two months in advance of the Giant strain. Seeds sown in open ground, in early 
May, will produce blooming plants in July, and continue a mass of bloom until killed 
by frosts. It is theresult of painstaking selectiou, from a few plants which showed a 
decided tendency to earliness. This desirable trait is now so well established, —hat, 
instead of a few plants coming early, the Woodside Early Cosmos is uniformly early 
and will bloom in any part of the country. Its delicate fern-like foliage, and con- 
spicuouscrimson, pink and white flowers form a pleasing contrast. The plants grow 
about four feet tall and bloom freely. The flowers are of good average size and are borne 
upon long stems, well above the foliage. The white is particularly desirable for florist’s 
use. Woodside Early White or Woodside Early Pink, pkt. 1c each. 


s 


- CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 


ete COSMOS (Continued) 
Cosmos—‘‘White Pend Lily” —,~ mostchaste and lovely flower, with large ete petals, so 
beautifully formed as to remind one of a small pond lily; plants grow about four feet high and are very 
bushy. Flowers on long. strong stems. A very attractive and distinct variety. Pkt. Wc. 
Cosmos —‘*Pink Butterfly’’—a magnificent new:varietv, the richest and loveliest shade ot pink im- 
aginable. Petals very large, measuring from 3} to 5 inches across, ronnie plated, giving 2 full and very 
beautiful flower; adges evenly toothed; flowers are on long stems ind are quite deep, giving the appearance 
ef large pink butterflies; they havea rich maroon ring around the eye. This is the most exquisite pink 
Cosmos that has ever been offered. Pkt. 10c. 
Dwarf Early-Flowering Cosmos—‘‘Dawn’’—titre the above, this comes into flower early in 
summer and continues until crost. The flowers are large and of a beautiful white with justa touch of del- 
icate pink at the base of the petals. Itis a most attractive and useful novelty. Pkt. 10c 


TTC Cowslip 
SV A very free bloomer, 


early spring tlower, 
useful for borders. H. 
P. 9inch. Mixture of 
fine varieties, pkt. 1Uc, 


Calandrinia 


| Beautiful dwarf plants 
‘suitable for rock 
‘work. Succeed well 
in Heht, rich soil. 


oi. 


Cyrpeus, or Umbrella Plant 

Grows fiuely in water with rich 
soil or mua, tarowing up long stocks 
,with narrow yreen leaves. Easily 
pec from seed. 10c. 


Grandiflora—R ich, 
rosy, pink; handsome. 


kt. 5c. 
Calliopsis or Coreopsis 


Few annuals produce more striking orrich and varied colors 
than these. The tlowers are numerous and beautiful; remove 
tthe seed pods and they will remain in bloom much longer. H. 
A.L. Finest mixed, pEt. bc. 
i Golden Wave—Probably the most effective of all annuals, for a 
mass of bright golden color. Plant very bushy and compact, al- 
‘most twofeet in height, and covered from July to October with 
hundreds of beautiful golden blossoms, two inches across with 
#ismall dark centers. Pkt. 10c. 


Cobea and Calampelus See Climbers 


Cacalia (Tassel Flower) 


A profuse and beautiful flowering plant, tassel-shaped flowers, rowing 
in clusters on slender stalks, from which it is sometimes called “Flora’s 
Paint Brush.” Neat for bouquets. Mixed. 20inches. H.A.I. Pkt 5c. 


New Golden Coreopsis (Coreopsis Lanceolata) 


A hardy herbaceous perennial, easy to grow, very free to bloom 
and one of the finest ot yellow flowers. A most beautiful plant, 
which will last in its golden glory throughout the w'ole summer 
and fal. A plant everyone should have. Pkt. 10c. i 


nay “Canary Bird Flower (See Climbers) 
NEW GIANT FRAGRANT CENTAUREA (Centaurea 


Impertalis\—This new Centaurea, a crossbetween C. Moschata 
and Margaret represents the best that has been produced in 
these beautiful summer-bloomine plants. The bushes areabout 
four feet hich, of enormous dimensions, and are covered with 
large, beautiful flowersof the form and fragrance of Centaurea 
Margaret. The flowers will keep for over a week in water, if cut 
just when they are aboutto onen. It is of easy culture. which 
cannot besaidof Centaurea Margaret. The color variation is 
very great, almost infinite. When well known there wil] be no 
garden withont this beautiful new flower; If a package is sown 
every twoor three weeks until July, a constant succession of 
bloom can be had throughont the whole summer and fall. This is 
ore of the best novelties ever sent out All colors mixed, pkt. 5c. 


SWEET SULTAN. ( Centaurea Suaveolens) 


_Not a new variety, but one that deserves to be 1n everv gar- 
den. The plant grows about 2 fee: high and its double flowers 
tre large, sulphur vellow and sweet-scented, borne on long 
stems and ie splendid for bouquets. Plant in a dry place. It 
biooms allsummer. Pkt. 5c, 


Centaurea 


rae aoa ee A as Bachelors Beton au Corn Beetle. 134 foot. 

, -R.A.T. Various colora mixed, pkt. 5c. 

Centaurea, or Bachelor’s Button =“ Gymmnocarpa—Dustv Miller. O. L. Hb. P.M. Pkt. bc 

> h Cyanus—fi. pl. This new double Com flower has, in addition to 

the doubleness of the flower, anumher nf new shades. H.A.1I. Pkt. 10c. 

Coleus Plants with richly colored foliage of maroon, green. crimson, yellow, etc. 

f Or groups on lawns and ribhoning they are indispensable,and also valuable 

val pot culture. Although perennials. they attain perfection from seed the first easson. 
. G. 1 to3 feet. Fine Hybrids Mixed. Pkt. 10c 


Cuphea (Cigar Plant) 


A well-known free bloomer flowering plant. nrofuse during the summer; also fine 
as a pot plant for winter blooming inthe honse. Hh.A. Pkt. 5c. 
Centrosema, Grandiflora and Cyfress Vine See Climbers 
(Pot Marigold.) Verv handsome free flowering plant produeing a 
Calandula fine effect in beds and borders: sncceeds in any garden soil. Height 
1foot. H.A.L.L. Meteor—Beautifully imbricated double flowers, with stripes of 
deep orange ona pale yellow background. Pkt. 5c. ; 
Prince of Orange—Surpasses even Meteor in beauty. the florets being striped with a 
more intense orange, giving the whole flowers this brilliant hue. Pkt. 5c. 
Clarkia Very pretty flowers, verv effective in masses; succeed under most any 
F circumstances. Many colors. H.A.I.L. Pkt. 5c. 


: Collinsia 
Free flowering hardy annuals, with flower spikes 18 inches high flowers are borne 


_ in clusters about the stalk. So ed i . EVI 
Bicolor—Purple and white. Pkt. 5c. mee eres 


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20 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


Cineraria—Hybrid 
(Cape Asie ) 

A favorite, attractive, tree-flowering 
plant, blouming during the winter and 
Spring months; perennials, but uv vucst 
treated as tenuei auduals. G.M. Chuice 
mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


New Dwarf Margaret 


Carnation 


A carnation that blooms the first vear 
from secu. Flauts dwar! and compact. 
‘they wower most abunuantly anu 
throughout the whole year. sv per cent 
of fluwers are very double, never 
bursts; and embraces a good variety of 
COlOrs! Nee eke L0G) Y 


NEW GIANT SriARGARET 
CARNATIUN 


Like the Margaret Carnation, theseed 
of this new stiain will bloom in about 
fou: months after sowing, and the 
plants will continue to Hower all 
through the summer. The flowers are 
of very large sizé, measuring three Ze 
en SS = inches or mure in diameter; the color) ~_- 
Margaret Carnation includes all the shades vt white, pink. ra 

J crimson and jiriped. The plants grow y 
upright, requiring hardly any support, and their GY 
yield of flowers is wonderful. Pkt. 15 seeds, 15c. YI 

Margaret Carnation—Giant White—Flowers very G& 
large and double, pure white, with only an occasional 
pink streak, plants short and stocky, with stiff stalks. 
Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c: 

Grenadin—Dwarf, compact growth; fldwers are of a 
deepsalmon-red. Blooms some three weeks earlier 
than any ot her variety. Pkt. 10c. 

Vienna Dwarf—The best garden sort. which produces 
a large percentage ot double tlowers. Pkt.10c. : com 


LATE et SS Carnation tn 
C Mal ys Way % NSW (Dianthus Caryophylins) 

his RA NANI This lovely Hower, known to everybody, 

INS 


succeeds in any light garuen soil. and will 
give better fowers¢han slips taken from old 
plants. Lhe seed we otter issaved from the 
finest collection in Europe. Hh.P. 1. L. 
Hine Double Misew Pkt. 1Uc. 


ea az Se Pe 


Cleome Pungens (Gant Spider Plant) 


This is a showy, robust growing plant, 4 
to 6 feet high, producing long, curious 
spikes of flowers of bright rcse color, with 
jong antanae-like stamens, giving a very 
graceful, cloud-like efiect. “hey are of 
easy cultivation, blooming even: when the 
plants are small and continuing until late 


Newt Zanzibar Castor Bean. 


Castor Oil Bean 


A magnificent and highly ornamental plant of picturesque 
foliage and growth. .A.O.M. 

Sanguineus—One of the best. 5 feet. Pkt. 5c. 

Zanzibar Castor Bean—An entirely new class from Africa, with 
leaves often measuring two feet across; the seeds are marbled, 


in the season. T.H.E.tol. Pkt. 1c. speckled and spotted. Pkt. 1c. 


Chrysanthemum 


No annual furnishes as many cut flowers as these. They 
bloom until falland make loy ely piants for beds, borders, etc. 

Coronarium Album fi pl.—Double White. z feet. Double 
Yellow. 2feet. Lach, pkt. dc. 

Eclipse—An excellent showy new variety. Its large single 
flowers are 24 inches in diameter, and exhibit a striking con- 
trast in the markings, they are pure golden-yellow with bright 
purplish scarlet ring on the ray wWorets, the disk being dark brown. { 
Pkt. 10c. 


Ee =, aaa Z 
SSW SNe 
Zp hnyeres 


Chrysanthemum Maximum 
‘Or Large Ox-Eye Daisy) 

A fine blooming plant two feet high, tourming a large bush, 
which is literally covered with pure winite Howers. The Howers 
are well adapted for cutting, lasting over a week in water. H.- 
Pp. Pkt. 1c. can i 
Cyclamen (Persicum Giganteum) 

Well known and charming bu)bous rvoteu plants, with beautiful 
foliage and handsome flowers. ltniversal favorite for the green- 
house or parlor and for winter and spring »stooming. iib- G. B. 
EK. Finest mixed, pkt. 25c. : 

Candytuft (/éer7s) 


Universallyknown and cultivated. and considered indispensa- 
ble for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds or masses. 
Seeds sown in April, Howers in July to Sep ember, and some of 
the sorts till frost comes. Unefoot. H.A.E.1. Mixed Colors- Pkt. 5c. 

Snowflake—Extremely free blooming new white sort, forming 
a very neat, roucd bush. . continuous bloomer may be had through 
out the summer by repeated sowing at inter als of about two weeks. 
Pkt. 5c. : 

New Empress—One of the finest varieties in cultivation. Ofa very branching habit, and 
when fully grown and covered with its large trusses of pure white flowers, resembles a 
floral candelbra. Do not sow too thickly. Pkt. 10c. ; I 


LOK ©, 


Candytuft—New Empress 


Celosia (Coxcomd) 


A highly ornamental annualwith featherv flowers, valuable for bedding and house cul- 
ture. 1to3feet. Hh. A.M.1I.L. 
President Thiers—(Glasgow Prize.) This is the most dwarf of all Coxcombs and bears 
large crimsoncombs. Ithas beengrey in Lincoln Park between or along side rows of 
Golden Fever. and Centaurea Candidissima, and when so planted made one of the 
most brilliant strips of border bedding ever seen, its heavy compact heads making a solid 
mass of crimson, contrasting against the foliage of other plants. Pkt. 10c. Tall Sorts—Splen- 
did mixture. Pkt. 5c. Dwarf Sorts—In great variety. Pkt. Be. ( 

Ostrich Feather—Large trimson plumes, which aré exquisitely curved and curled in ex- 
act resemblance of an ostrich feather. The plant grows about three feet high, is of a hand- 
some pyramidal form. and the numerous massive plumes, waving gracefully above the 
foliage, makes it one of the most effective ornament plants. for either pot or outdoor cul- 
ture. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. : 


Cyclamen. 


PM tag Calceolaria 

These belong to the showiest of the green- 
house plants. Their magnificent pocket- 
shaped flowers, produced in abundance, make 
them highly decorative. Seed should be sown 
in July and August. Greenhouse perennial. 

Hybrid—Finest mixed. E.I. Pkt. 20c. 

Datura ( 77umpet Flower) 

Hardy annuals, with large, showy trumpet- 
shaped flower, 3 feet. 

Fastosa Huberina — 
Pkt. 10c. \ 

Cornucopia — Flowers average 8 inches long 
by 5 inches across. White with purple exterior. 
Pkt. 10c. ; 


Mixed, double flowers. 


Digitalis (Foreias) f 
Heo ranunble shaped an spotted. Height 
t. bc. 


8feet. H.P.I. Pk 

Dahlia 
The Double Dahlias can bgrown from seed 
and flower so beat tifully the first season, that 
the pu:chase of bulbs is a needless expense. 


_ CEDAR RAPIDS AND’ MARION; 101 


he Single v riet es have become very 


andpreserve 


large. clear, 


light and dar 
to maroon 


first year. 


bed: 
inches apart. 


<= 
pee 


color much 


perb double 
Imperialis 


'¥ Dianthus Heddewigs 


mixed colors. 


Heddewigi—Finest mixed; single. Pkt. bc. wegen 
Heddewigi—fi. pl. Double Japan Pink. Splendid mixture Pkt. 5c. 


NEW ROYAL PINKS. 


Burbank’s Shasta Daisies are perennial and perfectly hardy 
; and bloom for seyeral months. 


popular within he last few years. 
up the roots 


Double Mixed—2 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Mixed—Pkf. 10c. 


Luther Burbank’s Dahlia 


Even if sown as late as May 20 Dahlia 
seedlings will bloom the first year. 
This seed is of Luther Burbank’s own 

saving, of which he writes: 

will produce a gieater vroportion of 


double flowers than anv ever before 
offered; 90 per cent of good flowers can 
be expected ’’ The colors are salmon, 


straw, deepest vellow and a few white, 
mostly of the Cactus-type Wahlias can 
be raised from seed and will bloom the 
Pkt. (25 seeds) 25c. 
Dianthus—Pink 
Beautiful class of Pinks, hardy will 
flower the second season if not allowed 
A to flower too freeiy the first: sow in hot- 
transplant 


Single Chinese Pink 
These might be described as resembling 
Giant Sweet 
that the flowers are larger, the variety of 


first summer fromseed. They are showy 
and handsome, are excellent as cut flowers 
and bloom all sammer. 

Chinensis — (China or Indian Pink)—Su- 


(Dianthus Heddewigt Nobzlis) 


The Indian Pink has been a favorite flower for many years, being of easy culture and graceful 
‘loomer, requiring but little attention. Dianthus Heddewigi Nobilis isan improvement on the old- 


Takes 
as fro-t « ccurs in the fall 
ina dry, warmcellar. D. 


Seed 


“This seed 


brieht-colored, perfect 


k crimson. deepest purple 
and almost black, light 


dwarf varieties six 


William, with the exception 


greater and they bloom the 


Pkt. 10c. 


varieties. Mixed, pkt. 5c. 
(Imperial Pink) — Double; 
Pkt, dc, ‘ 


fashioned variety The flow- 
ers are of a beautiful shape, 
and from 3 to 4 inches in di- 
ameter. The petalsare frilled 
and fringed, giving the flow- 
er a graceful appearance. 
The colors are, first of all a 
deep. vet verv bright blood- 
red, then shaded to carmine 
and pink, and even white. 
The plant grow: vigorous 
and tall, and gives lots of 
firstelass flowers. wnich will 
keep a full week in water. 
Th more the blooms arecut, 
the more the plant will pro- 
duce. Pkt. 10c: 3 for 25c. 


SNOW QUEEN PINK 

This is an extra fine selec- 
tion of the large flowering 
double, white Japan Pink, is 
the very best strain we have 
ever seen. The flowers are 
extremely large, often 1hree 
inches in diameter, and re- 
semhbles white carnations. 


Type of Burbank’s New Dahlia 


ye 


Royal Pinks 


They are produced in great abundance and 


are borne on long stiff stems, which, combined with their lasting qualities, 


make them one of the prettiest of white flowers. 


DAISY-—-Burbank’s New Shasta 


Bess Their first qualification is hardiness. 


vors by ever, kody where it is not cold enough to kill « ak 1m es 
they are p rennial, 


Pkt. 150 seeds, 10c. 


To-dav no other flas ercan 
compare 1n extent Of usefuls 
They can b grown out cf 
Sec ond, 


tloommng bet'er and more aburdzht'y ch seascn. 
MA 


Third, can be r ultic-lied rapidly by sim: le aivision. and they are not par- 


ticular a- t+ soi. 


Fouith, thev bl: om for se e al m: nths—in California 


- nearly all he vear. kitth, the flow ers are extremely Jarye and graceful.av- 
erasing ub utaf ot, andsometimes m re, in cru” feren,e wit! three or 


more rows of petals ‘fthe pur rtelistening v hiteness, 
st.ff, wiry stems, nearly two fcet in length, Pkt. l5c. 


on single, strong, 


22 I. N. KRAMER & SON; SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


Delphinium (Zarispur)—A—Perennial Varieties 

Formosum—A bright blue, white center; fine for bouquets and 
garden decorations. M.8feet. Pkt. 5c. 

Nudicaule—Flowers bright orange red. M. Pkt. 10c. 

B—Annual Varieties 
Double Dwarf Varieties—Finest mixed, 1% feet. Pkt. Sc. 
Tall Rocket—Mixed, 23% feet. fi. pl. : 
Euphorbia (Szow on the Mountain) 

A native of the west. aaee is beautifully veined and mar- 

gined white. 144 feet. H.A.I. Pkt. 5c. 


Euphorbia Hetrophylla 


(Mexican Fire Plant) 

Grows 1 to 3 feet high, with smooth, glossy leaves which be- 
come dark fiery scarlet. A most attractive object on the lawn. 
Easy to cultivate. Pkt. 10c. : ; 

Escholtzia (California Poppy) 

An exceedingly showy class of plants, beaune a profusion of 
rich yellow flowers. Sow the seeds where the plants are wanted 
to bloom; thin to six inches apart. H. A. E. to L. Many va- 
rieties mixed. Pkt. Bc. 


New California Poppy, ‘‘Rosy Morn’’ 
(Eschoftzia Californica Caniculata Rosea) 


Thisis a novelty ot undoubted merit, and deserves the atten- a 
tion of all lovers of flowering annuals. A distinct new shade, Eepioxbiai enero ’ 
producing flowers of a form hitherto nuknown in the Escholtzia species, The rosy, white petals are delicate) 
channeled or uted with tiny folds radiating from the center and richly adorned with a se 
primrese-yellow hue, enhancing the beauty of this charming flower, which will, we feel con— 
fident, gain admiration and praise wherever cultivated. Pkt. 10c° 8 for 25c. 


BUSH ESCHOLTZIA, or HUNNEMANNIA 


This is a most beautiful plant and we want every one of our customers to plant at least one 
packet of it on the strength of our recommendation. The plants grow into a shrubby bush, two 
feet high, and produce large cup-shaped flowers three inches acress, on stems twelve inches 
long. The color is of clear bright yellow, the petals are broad and crinkled, lke eru shed satin ; 
The flowers keep in water fortwo weeks. Pkt. 10c. ; 


FUCHSIA 


These bloom the first year from seed if planted early. Double and single mixed. Pkt. 20c. 
Freesia 


Refracta Alba—These pretty bulbous plants with their sprays of very fragrant and pure white 
flowers, can be raised from seed and made to bloom the first year. The beauty and delicate frag- 
rance of these flowers will repay the care given. G.B.L.M. Pkt. 10c. 


For=-Get=Me-Not 
(Myosotts) 


Pretty little favorite, 
with lovely clusters of 
fine, delicate flowers. 
They succeed best in ~ 
a damp, phaded pitas 

i thrive we 
Busch Escholtzia, or Hunnemannia HOR eemerdea soil. 


Height, 9inches. Hh. 
PR be 1G 


Alpestris—Blue. Pkt. 5c. : 
Victoria — The flowers are large and of a bright azure pine with yel- 
Ow cen- 
ters, borne 
in dense 
umbels. 
The plants 
grow about 
5 to6 inches 
high, form- 
ing neat 
SIN eS 3 clobular 
LEA bushes 
: from 16 to 
18 inches in circumference. Pkt. 10c.. 


New For-get-me-not New California Poppy—‘‘Rosy Morn’’ 


Ruth Fischer—A splendid new Forget-me-not of dwarf com- 
pact habit with glossy dark green foliage, and bearing large 
clusters of lovely pure blue flowers measuring about half an inch 
across, larger thanany other variety. An excellent plant either 
for outdoor bedding or pot culture. Very hardy. Pkt. 25c. 


66 99 ~=Early Flowerin 
Mysotis “Star of Love” Forgeme-Not” 
A new hybrid with lovely dark sky-blue flowers, of dwarf, compact 
growth. The flowers are produced in great abundance and for a long 


For=-Get=Me-Not time. Splendid for beds and borders as well as for pots and for forcing. 
Ey toes. Geraniums 
Splendid mixed. Planted early, bloom the first summer. 
i M. Pkt. 10c. Grevillea Robusta 


(S2/k Oak) 


A tender perennial, growing 
about 5 feet high, with very beau- 
tifuland graceful foliage. Itis 
one of our most elegant orna- 
mental plants for the greenhouse 
and for table decorations, com- 
bining the delicate foliage of a 
fern with the stately grace ofa 
palm. M. Pkt. 10c. 

Gillia 

Free blooming dwarf plants, 
valuable for mixed beds, rock- 
work, etc. H. E. I. Mixed 
colors, pkt. Bc. AA 

Plant Collection—20 choice 

lants, no two alike. Our se- 
ection of varieties sent post- aoe oi 
paid for $1.00. Freesia 


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CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 


Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 

Picta Lorenziana— This new 
double variety produces large 
globular heads of various color 
in great abundance throughout 
the entire summer. The seed 
offered is mixed, containing sul- 
phur and golden yellow, claret 
red and purple. Most valuable 
forcuting and bedding. H. A. 


iC. 

Hardy Perennial Gaillardias— 
These rank undoubtedly among 
the choicest of Hardy Peren- 
nials; the flowers are large, very 
numerous, excellent for cutting 
2nd of the most brilliant shades 
of orange, crimson, scarlet and 
vermillion and very often a com- 
bination of all colors in one 
flower. Many colors mixed. I. 
L. Pkt, 10c 


A magnificent class of house 
blooming bulbous plants, with handsome 
bell-shaped flowers in a diversity of the rich- 
est colors, Our mixture contains the finest En- 
glish, French and German strains and produce 
the finest flowers, spotted and blotched 
throats. M.E.toO.L.A.G. Pkt. 25¢e. 


Godetias They are of dwarf, compact habit 

COHEN GAD . of growth; the flowers are of handsome shape, 

itn the most brilliant, as well as delicate colors, and produced in such profusion that they com- 

pletely hide the foliage. They are of very. easy culture and will thrivein any common garden 
soil. Choice raled pkt. at i 5) ; ; ie; a 2 ‘ ; 

1 Horn Poppy uteum—Very low plant, valuable for edging and massing; leaves 

Glaucium silyery white, beautifully recurved;’ flowers yellow, OMI | 
bell-shaped... 2ft. M.H.P.1I.L. Pkt. 5c. ae 


i lL An annual that should be in ev- 
Gypsophila, or Angel’s Breath Gop DET ICHMEG ib csives every: 


_ where and furnishes the loveliest material for all kinds of bouquets, & 
‘be they roses, carnations, dahlias, or anything else. As our illustra- 4 
tion shows, the tiny little flowers are borne in abundance on long,%¥t% 
graceful, branching stems, which lend a most graceful light appear- 
ance. Pkt. 5c. tet “ene t 

4 g ___ Delicious fragrant plants, excellent for bedding; 20 
Heliotrope also for house culture. Seed sown early, bring “83% 
flowering plants the first summer. M.G. P. Pkt. 10c. 

Mammoth Flowered Heliotrope—Blooms from seed the first year 
iand as easily as Sweet Peasur Balsam. Heliotropes will bloom as 
Mg - early from.seed as any of thecommon 
annuals. Sow the seed in the open 
ground about the first of May and th 
handsome bushes wilt furnish cut 
flowers all summer and fall. Pkt. 10c. 
Hedysarum 


(French Honeysuckle) Hellotrope 
Showy border plants with racemes Breet: 
of red and white, pea-shaped flowers. Hh. B.L. Pkt. 5c. 


GS 


every garden should have them. H.A.J.L. Mixed, pkt. dc. 


varieties. Pkt. 10c. 


New Annual Hollyhocks— 


Among the most showy and beautiful of gardeu 
flowers are Hollyhocks. Nothing mekes a finer 
hedge or screen. When in bloom they are gorgeous. 

This new strain possesses all the virtues of the 
double old-fashioned Hollyhocks with the addi- 
tional advantage of blooming frem seed the first 
year. Plants started from seed sown in March or 


Aprilin the house or hot-bed, transplanted 
in May into their permanent place, will ¢ 
bloom in August and continue until late in 
the fall. The plants branch out freely, 
grow to a respectable height and are not ea ate 
easily attacked by the Hollyhock fungus, * 
therefore retain their fresh, bright green 
' leaves until late. The flowers are dou- 
ble, semi-double or single. Last year seed 
sown in the open ground May 19th, bloomed 
from the end of August until frost. Pkt, 2 
10c 


Hibiscus 


Showy, ornamental annuals, large flow- 
ers. I. L. 

Africans—F lowers large cream 
colored with a brown center. 
Pkt. 10c. s : 

_Impatiens Sultani 
(or Zanztbar Balsam) 

A perennial Balsam from Af- 
rica. The plant is of compact 
growth and produces an abund- 
ance of rosy carmine flowers. It 
ote oF fae ccs distinct and 
NEW ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK. utitut plants of easy culture. 

K G.P.1.L.M. Pkt 10c. 


Gloxinia Gloxinia 


4 ? 


Helichrysum (See Everlastings 


: to 6 inches in diameter, very finely fringed and curled. _ 
from shell-pink to ruby-red, beautifully shaded. It blooms longer and is more graceful appeari 


BLOOM FROM SEED THE FIRST YEAR 


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Mammoth-Flowered Heliotrop 


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i Well known class of plants of stately growth; flowers sometimes enormous sizé and bril- 
Betaneue (Soa) liant color. Height of 4to8 feet. The new dwarf kinds are very showy and popular: 


Old fashioned favorite which should be in every garden. Seedshould be sown in June and July to 
Holby heck have flowering plants thenextsummer. Height, 4to9feet. H.P.I.L.M. Finest Mixed—Double, 10c. 


Allegheny Fringed Hollyhock A new and greatly improved type of Hollyhock. The tiowers are from 3 


Cf colors ranging 


e 


ng than the older 


24 


Hollyhock 


The plants grow freely from seed sown in open ground when the trees are coming 
out in leaf and from the earliest stage of growt 


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Lobelia 


I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN & FLORISTS, 


nese Kudzu. 
last for.many years. 
afford a dense shade. 


Ice Plant 


( Mesembryanthemum ) 


Suitable for rock work, hanging 
baskets. etc. ; foliage th ck and fleshy, 
and of a frosty wax-like appearance. 
T.A.M.L. Pkt. 5c. 


Job’s Tears 


An. old fashioned but valuable 
remedy fur sore throat, goitre and 
teething babies, whenthe seed is 
strung on linen thread and worn 
around the neck as achain. They 
are cheaper than amber beads,which 
are used for the same purpose, and 
are said to bea sure cure. Also used 
to advantage in basket making and 
raphia work. Peroz.5cts.; (2 ozs. 
make a chain); 4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 
cis. 


Jack-and-the-Bean-Stock Vine 


(Pureraria Thunbergina) Chinese Kudzu 


If you wish a vine that will grow everywhere plant the Chi- 
It will flourish where nothing else can, and will 
The large bold leaves of brightest green 

lts greatest feature is its wonaerfully 
strong growth which makes it invaluable for covering arbors, 
porches, dead or old trees, etc. 
China where it is grown not or ly for the beauty ofthe plant, but 
also for the edible va)ue of its ro: ts. : d 
50 or more feet if permitted. and is well filled with dense foliage 
to the ground. Pkt. lé cts. 


The Kudzu vine is a native of 


The vine is hardy, grows 


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Kenilworth Ivy 


One of the most beautiful of basket or vase plants is Kenil- 


My worth Ivy (Linaria Cymballari), and it can be grown from seeds 


plece. 


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Crystal Palace Compacta— The best bedding 


PEt. 10c. 


variety; bright blue. 


Linum (Flowering Flax) 
Most attractive bedding plants, making a mass of 
dense brilliant red. Height 2 feet. 


Grandiflora Cocinium — Scarlet, splendid color. 


Desirable bedding plants of easy culture. with long flower spikes, bear- 
ing richly colored pea-shaped flowers. 
den soil, but donot stand transplanting. H. A. 


Lophosperum (Morning Glory and Maurandia) 


(Reseda.) Parson’s White— Distinct, almost white. 
Machet— The plants are of dwarf pyramidical growth and throw up nu- 
miexe us long and broad spikes of deliciously scented flowers. 
tinct. 


B.A 1.1L. 


Curious and interesting plant with pinkish-white flowers. 


by anyone as readily asa Morning Glory. Seedling plants are 
of rapid growth, come into bloom in a few wer } 
long drooping sprays of exquisite foliage thickly set with lovely 
little flowers. The plant thrives in a cool, dense 
shades, and likes plenty f moisture about the 
roots. The plants are hardy perennials with 
protection at the !ncrth, and are excellent for 
carpeting a bed of Roses or Gladiolus. 

orth window, ora window which the sun does 
not reach, this lovely basket plant 1s 181 suited. 
\t also does well in plant vases kept in a shaded 


ks, and make 


For a 


Chinese Kudzu Vine 
Jack-and-the-Bean-Stock Vine 


Kochia Scoparia, or Summer 


Cypress 


h in the spring unti] they reach matu- 
rity in the fall;-plants are always of 
globe-like form. The plants branch 
freely and the stems are clothed with 
slender, light-green leaves. Early 
in fall the ends of the shoots are 
thickly set with small, bright scarlet 
flowers, the bushy plants resem- 
bling balls of fire. The plants are 
equally showy, planted singly to 
show the round-like form on all 
‘sides, orgrown in continuous rows 
or hedges. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 


Lathyrus 


(Everlasting Pea) 
Very ornamental, free flow- 
ering plants, growing 1D any 
sou. Usefo) for coveriny 
trellises, verandas, etc. 5 feet 

hh. bP. 1. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


Lobelia 

A beautiful class of mostly 
dwart growing plants. ‘heir 
delicate drooping habit and 
the profusion of their charm- 
ing little flowers render them 
exceedingly fine for vases, 
baskets. bedding or edgings. 
H.A.M. E. Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 5c. 


6inches. Pkt. 5c. 


lela 7a\e Had Li, 


Lupinus (Sw Dza/s) 


(See ( limbers) 
Mignonette 


Pkt. 10c. 


Mimosa (Sensitive Plant) 


Will succeed in any common gar- 
E. to L. Fine mixed. Pkt.10c. 


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close and drop when touched or shaken. They require a mixed soil of peat, 


loam and sand. 


M. 1% feet. Pkt. 5c. 


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CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 


Mirabilis, or Marvel of Peru (four O clock) 
Handsome free flowering plants. Blooms the first year from seed and 
are treated like annuals. The flowers are produced in clusters on the 
summit of the stems. The roots can be preserved during the winter like 
Dahlias. L. Hinest mixed, pkt. dc. 
Marigold ( Zagets) 

A well-known, half-hardy annual, of easy culture, with rich beauti- 
Ay fully varied colored flowers. The African is the tallest‘\and most strik- 
ing in large beds, while the French are adapted for small beds, or asa 
foreground to taller plants. I. L. 

African—Mixed varieties. Pkt. 5c. 

French Double—Mixed dwarf. Pkt. 5c. 


Minmulus 


The mimulus, or Monkey Flowers, are beautiful, tender looking plants 
with almost transparent branches. Hine tor baskets under shelter of 
verandas and forculture in the house. Kinemimed. H.A.1.L. Pkt. 1c. 


White Moonflower (\pomoea 


i lt bears lovely white tiowers 5 
Noctifiora) to 6iuches 1D diameter, with a 
five-point d star in the center; the Howers 
Open at dusk, or earlier On cloudy days, at 
whichtime they are deliciously fragrant. 
Start the seed in the house and set out as early as 
safe iu the spring. HkKt. (1b seeus) 10 cts. 

Muschatus (Musk Hlant) F&t. dc ¢ 

Nemvophila (Love Grove) 

} Dwarf growing aunuals, witha neat, compact habit of 

growth, aud coulvurs suikingly beautiful. A, A. E. to 
L. % tuot. Mixed. Pt. dc. 

Nolona 

Very pretty annual; trailing habit, with Morning 
Glory -like Duwers, well auapied tor rock-work. H. A. 
L. Mixeu colors. Pkt. 5c. 

Nigella Mispamica (Love zz a Mist) 

Free bLioumimg plant with blue flowers and very 
gracctul fuliage;, grow in any garden. Height, 1 foot. 
ih. A. Bb. 1. PKI. OC. 


. : 4 
. Nigella, Miss Jekyell—Novelty 

: The piauis of this bewharuy annual, **Love-in-the- 
mist,” are vig Urous (18 1M.) auu give an abundance of long- 

SemMmEa NuWweis Of the clearest corn-flower blue, con- 

uUasung Must charmingly witn uhe One fern-like foliage. 

cK. 1U cts. 


hig 


Nigella Hispanica. 


Nicotiana Sanderze 


This is by far the best floral novelty offered in recent 
Years, ald among Nicv.aua we know nothing approach- 
ug it iu poi ol fluorescence, as the whole 
viant Is auceD with flowers from base to 
sulmumit—literally ablaze with hanusome, 
srilliant, carmine-red blossoms, thousands 
vf which are produced on asingie plant. its 
-Om sed hardiness and Character of pro- 
aucing Howers conuuually, im all kinds of 
soul and situations, under all circumstances, 
ire undeniable recommendations, abd we 
erlaimly know of po piant that produces 
such an abundance of blossoms for the lit- 
© care that Is necessary to bestow on it. 
such an intensely glowing rosy-carmine 
vior is unknown id any plant of similar 
haracter, and it cannot fail to produce a 
tartlingly beautiful eect wherever grown. 
(he care given to the most ordinary zunual 
vill suit this new plant admurably, and for 
t minimum of care a maximum wealth ot 
nagnificent blossoms can be had in the 
sarden all sumimer and autumn. 


Nicotiana (Zodacco Plant) 


Affinis—1t attains a heightof about 2 feet 
ind produces ab abundance of large, pure 
shite flowers, which expand fully in the 
norning and evening, emitting a delicious 
ragrance. Ifthe plants are taken up in the 
all. cut back anu potted, they will bloomall 
winter. M.Hh.A.I,L. Pkt. 5c. 


Nycterinia Capensis 


A sweet-scentedlittle plant with star. 

shaped flowers. Height 6 inches. 
Hh. P.I.L.M. Pkt. 5c. 
Uxalis Showy hittie plants suita- 
— ble for rock-work, rustic 
baskets and green-house; 6 inches, 
Hh. P.1.L. he 


kosea--Kose colored, fzg00d 
bloomer. Pkt. 5c. ; 
CEnothera 
(Evening Primrose) 
Derives its name from the fact 
that it opens its flowers just pbetore 
ime sun goes down. H. A.1.L.¢ 
M. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


NASTURTIUMS—Dwarf 


KRAMER’ SPECIAL MIXTURE 
OF DWARE NASTURTIUMS 
Dwarf Nasturtiums are most ad- 
mirably adapted tobeds and bor- 
ders in every garoeu ‘Their low, 


iy 


“OTL 


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neat, even, bush-like growth, the Lilliput Nasturtiums 


— a + Oe ee eee ey Lae ae 


26 I, N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 
NASTURTIUMS—Continued ane 


abundance of their flowers in their endless variety ot color, their long season of bloom—from June until late in the fall—and the little care that they 

require, make them really the ‘‘busy man’s fiower.’ ‘Our Special Mixture” of Dwart Nasturtiums will givea larger variety of colors in even pro- 

portions than any other Nasturtium Mixture, for it is put up from named sorts, and also contains a large share of the new Liliput Nasturtiums, which 
is in the Dwarf Collection what Mad. Gunther is in the Tall, the richest and most varied combination of colors ever produced, showing odd colors 

hithert’ unknown among flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. : 

Aurora—Deep chrome yellow, blotched and veined with bright carmine. Pkt. Be. 

Empress of India—Very dark leaves and crimson flowers. Pkt. 5c. 

King Theodore—Bluish green foliage, flowers velvety crimson; fine bedder. PEt. Bc. ‘ z 

Gelden Ate aan EON: eee pa 4 

olden Cloth—Foliage of a bright golden yellow, flowers intense scarlet;a most valuable bedder. Pkt. 10c. Dwarf Varieties—Mixed. Pkt.5c; oz. 20c. 

New Lilliput Nasturtium—The plants and flowers are both smaller than those of the Dwart Nasturtium and present a most charming SU aes 

The dainty little flowers are produced in abundant profusion right over the pretty veined leaves. This new mixture contains all the rich velvety 
No. , and soft color variations of the Nasturtium family, and some new shades such a are pro- 
eT, uced in our Madame Gunther’s Hybrids. Pkt.5c. - 

Dwarf Chameleon—This strain is remarkably dwarf and an excellent border plant. 
Flowers carried well above the foliage and sometimes almost hide it. This is thé most 
brilliant mixture of Nasturtiums we have ever seen; the color combinations are simply 
magnificent. Pkt. 10c. 


TALL NASTURTIUMS 


Kramer’s Special Mixture 
of Climbing Nasturtiums 

_In Kramer’s_ Special 
Mix ure ofClimbing 
Nasturtiumswill be 
found all the choicest 
colors of the Tall Nastur- 
tiums, the rich velvety 
Lobb varieties, the Ca- 
nary-bird creeper, and 
last, but by no means 
least, the acme of perfec- 
tion in Nasturtiums, the 
new Mad. Gunther, finer 
than which there are none 
in existence. The color 
combinations in these 

DwarF “CHAMELEON.® Hewes fe simpl fone 
erb, su e 

sich maroon, crimson, scarlet, magenta and claret shaded, moebled aaa erated 
streaked, spotted and splashed with white, cream, pink androse. The flowers are 
much larger than those of the old-fashioned kind These climbing Nasturtiums 
are admirably adapted to covering verandas, trellises, fences and tree trunks, and 
\by virtue of their long stems and the lasting quality of their flowers, are most useful 
and handsome cut-flowers for boquets, vases, button-holes, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 

Madame Gunther’s Hybrids—New Climbing Nasturtiums. For richness and vari- 
ety of colors these new hybrids have no equals among Nasturtiums. There are 
shades of rose, salmon, brightest red, pale yellow, either as self colors or spotted 
and striped. The foliage is mostly dark and contrast very effectively w ith the rich 
color: Hae Lise clabers ander and onnnnens bloomers, Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 

carle : mson iz ellow—Each separate. . 5c. 
a ee Mametics.- bundy Pkt. Bc; oz. 20c. B ake 59 
obb’s urtium—T hese constitute, without doubt, 

anna climbers; ieyare easily, rows as he common ‘Tall Nasturtium, of our 

ey far surpass in brilliancy o Owers and in hei i idi 
Sie He) UES @ht of vines and rapidity of 


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New Variegated-Leave Climbing Nastur- 


tium, Queen Wilhimina ae 
The best ofthe tall (Lobbs) Nasturtiums, 
with variegated foliage. The leaves are 
marbled. streaked and releaved with 
pure white (nota vellowisi white like 
some sorts.) The flowers are rich. bril- 
liant scarlet. which form a most striking 
contrast with the white variegated 
leaves. Comes true from seed. Pkt. 
10c; 2 pkts. for 25c. 
The Christmas Pepper 
The plants grow about 12 to 15 inches 
high and are covered with their scarlet 
fruit. which stays on for morths. Itisa 
selection from the Celestial Pepper, but 
it is now entirely distinct fromit. The 
fruitis smaller, more ichunky, and the 
plants grow more compact, while the 
fruit is borne right above the foliage, as 
shownin our illustration, and therefore Phlox—Star of Quedinburg 
present themselves to the best advan- ; 
tage. This Pepper is of the easiest culture. It is one of the prettiest pot plants and 
everybody can besuccessful with it. Pkt. 10c. i 


PORTULACA 


In brilliancy and beauty of color, Portulacas are unrivaled. They delight in sunny situations 
and light soils. where they rapidly cover the ground, each plant covering a space of about 4&5 in- 
ches in diameter: 6 inches. T. A.1. L. Finest single mixture, pkt. bc. - 

Double Rose Flowered Mixture—Unsurpassed for brilliancy of color and great beauty. Pkt. 10e. 


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PHLOX 4 


= ——_ 
The Christmas Pepper 


Phlox — Drummondii— Many colors: Mixed, pkt. 5c. ‘ 20 

Grandiflora Splendens—Or Giant Flowering. a decided improvement on the Drummondii, producing flowers — 
twice the size of the latter with the most brilliant colors imaginable. Finest mixed, pkt. 250 seeds, 10c. “ oe 

Double Flowering Phlox—Flowers are double and semi-double and last much longer than the single Phlox. We 
are sure our customers will be greatly pleased with these and we recommenda trial. Pkt. 10c. 

Phlox—Star of Quedlinburg—The center flower pétals, which are five in number. are much elongated, from four to 
five times the length of the lateral ones, thus giving flowers a most distinct anc remarkable star-like appearance, their 
abn acuveniess being greatly enhanced by the broad white margins which border the edge or the petals. Many colors — 
mixed, t. 10c. ; : ° ; 

Dwarf Phlox (2iJox Drummondii Nana Compacta)—These are much superior te the other Phloxes for ribbon bed 
ding or borders. The plants grow very symmetrical in neat little hushes about eight inches ee covered with flowers 
during the whole summer and fall. The flowers are just as large as those of the Drummona hlox and is just as eas 
to grow. Pkt. 10c. 

Hardy Phlox (Phlox Decussata) These rank among th 


of finest sorts, pkt. 10c, 
NEW DWARF POLYANTHA ROSE 


They bloom in four months after sowing, so that seed sown in February in the house may be had in flower 
May and June in the Open ground, where they continue until frost, giving aboutan equal profusion of single 


Single Portulaca ; semi-double and double. i 


e finest herbaceous perennials for beds and borders; mixture 


owers borne in clusters. The plants are dwarf and bushy, growing about one foot high, an ue 
very pretty for solid beds sud borders, They are very hardy and may be treated asannuals. Pkt.lbc. © ‘ 


. 


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____ Poppy, Iceland, New Hybrids led 
The new shades in this loveliest ofall Poppies vary from sulpur-yellow through shades of orange SENS 
and golden yeilow to silmon-rose. Many flowers show a more intense coloring on the outside of ENR 
_ ihe petals from that on the inside which greatly adds to their charm. Fk1. (1000 Seeds) 15 cts. ae 
ea ek PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORA - tpt 


PETUNIA 5 


Finest—A very choice strain; partly made up from named large flowering Mixed 
sorts, which will give an abundance or the choicest flowers in great “ariety of color- 
Pkt. 10c. Good Mixed—Many colors. Pkt 5c. i 

New Petunia, ‘‘Snowball’’—A new, very dwarf Petunia. Its well-shaped, beautiful 
satiny white flowers cover the plant with one mass of bloom. Admurably adapted for 
bedding or pot culture. Price per pkt. 10c. hi 

Dwart Inimitable Forms a complete bush5to 8 inches high, and is covered with 
brilliant cherry-red flowers marked with aclear, white star. PEt. 10c. 

Suaperbissima Mixture—These are among the finest of the Petunias; the flowers are 
from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. This mixture includes the well-known Prince and 
Princess of Wurtemburg sorts. Pkt. 25c. 4 ; 

Pringed Sorts (Fimb7zata)—A surcerd strain of finely fringed flowers, measuring over 
four inches in diameter; remarkable for brilliancy and variety of color. PKt. 25c. 

Howard’s Star Petunia 

Ground color, dark crimson 
maroon, veined violet. About 
the center isa five-rayed star of 
light bluish pink, deepening in 
color toward the ends until fin- 
ally merged into the maroon 
ground color at margin. A re- 
markably prolific bloomer,single 
plants often bearing as many as 
100 fully expanded flowers at 
onetime. Pkt. 10c. 


DOUBLE PETUNIAS 


This isa mixture of the best 
large-flowering and fringed 
double Petunias. Seed is saved 
from plants grown in pots, care 
fully fertilized, and will produce 
grand flowers. Of course every- 

; one knows that only a certain 

Petunia Superbissima percentage of double flowers 

may be expected fiom seed, but 

\ ournixture will produce frem 

20 to 30 per cent of doubles, while the remainder will be choice, large singJe flowers. The 
weaker seedlings should be carefully saved, as these invariably produce the finest double 


flowers. Pkt. (200 seeds), 30c. 
POPPIES--Single 


New Peacock—Vivid scarlet and cherry crimson with glossy zone near base of petal. Pkt. Bc. 

New Persian—Brilliant deep scarlet with black spots surrounded by a clearly defined 
‘white margin at the base of each petal. Pkt. 5c. 

Single—All colors and varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c. 

ahittoy Sik or Ghost Poppy—The Shirley Poppy is not new, but the stock we 
here orfer will be a revelation to all lovers of the beautiful. Our strain is one of su- 
perlative excellence, and many beautiful new forms will be found in it. They are 

' especially strong in shades or terracotta and combinations of this with pink and 

scarlet. Ifgathered early in the morning while the dew is still on them and before 
the rays of the hot sun have affected them, and placed in water they will last in all 
their beauty for forty-eight nours. Price per pkt. 10c; three pkts. 20c. 


POPPIES--Double Varieties 


Fairy Blush Poppy— Improved double-fringed flowers, white, tipped with 
rose. Pkt. 10c. 
Deuble—All colors and varieties mixed. Pkt. bc. 
Paony Flowered—F lowers in size and color equal to Pzonies; mixed. Pkt. 5c 


KRAMER’S MIXTURE OF POPPIES , 


This beautiful mixture embraces everything in the line of Poppies that is showy 
handsome, brilliant, ettect and delicate of single, semi-double and double annual 
and perennial sorts. The lovely Shirley Poppies with their endless variety of 
color, the brilliant Carnation and Peony flowered sorte with their immence double 
Hlowers and gorgeous hues; the Tulip Poppy of dazzling scarlet; the White Swan, 
double in blossom and of purest white; the Tayal Poppies, whose colors range 
from softest grays and pinks to the deepest ands richest reds; the free-blooming 
Golden Gate—in short, every rare and desirable Poppy sort is included in Kram- 
er’s Mixture. Double or single. Hach, per pkt. 500 seeds, 10c. 


Poppy, New Oriental Hybrids 


The seed we offer is from one of the largest and best collections of European 
specialists and will produce wonderful flowe:s in size and colors. Pkt. 20 ets. 


Admiral Poppy 


This single paeony flowered Poppy is of surprising beauty. It is character- 

zed by large round smooth-edged flowers of glistening pure white. with » broad band of 

brilliant scarlet around the top, occupying a full quarter of the corrolla. These two colors form an 

extremely telling contrast, sin ilar tothat seen in the variety Dansbrog. Planted in groups the new 
Admiral Poppy, which comes nearly true from seed, produces 4 mae bineent effect. Pkt. 10 cts. 


A hardy perennial plant from Jap an which produces all summer an eens 
puagance of star-shaped flowers three inches across, last a long time. 4 $ 


PY T Feverfew) Aureum—(Golden Feather.) Beauti- Az 
pe Sh Leh rey) ful golden-leaved bedding plant. /O. BF 
; be: 


Pp i Excellent bedding plant with deep bronze foliage: very (734 
PERILLA distinct and ornamental. Bh. A. 1.0. M. Height 15 eG 
inches. Pkt. Bc. > Oi 


POLYANTHUS 


These rank undoubtedly among the prettiest of plants for borders, 
rockeries, etc. When once established they grow in any common s0il, 
but succeed best in rich soil and position somewhat moist and shaded. 
1 ft. H. P. E. to L. Mixed, 10c 


PENTSTESON 


They are very attractive and indespensible for beds, borders and cut 
flowers. The flowers are half pendant, bell-shaped and marbled in 


4 
SSS 


oo 1 A: ig beautiful bright shades, They should be planted in rich, open soil, and h 
Poppy, Fi : BI protected during the winter. H.P.1.L. 
y, Fairy Blush, Finest Hybrids—A splendid mixture. Pkt. 10c. ‘ Peony Flowered 


PANSIES A ar 
i) hee i} I} 

We make a specialty of Pansies, and stock from \ f f iff i 
which seed is saved, isselected trom the best varie- Ye oa ae 
ties obtainable, and we claim our Pansies are 
second to none in this country. 

Giant Cassier—A French strain; flowers of the 
largest size, marked with large heavy blotches, 
blue and white being the predominant colors Pkt. 
20c. 

_Giant Bugnot—One of the finest strains of Pan- 
sies in existence. The tlowers are of large size great 
= substance, and the most varied attractive markings 
and colors: each petal bears a blotch that runs out 
delicate rays to the edge of the petal. - Our “Bug- : ; 
not’’ contains shades ofred. “bronze, and reddish ~ SS 
prove that are not to be found in any other variety.’ S+~-=s 

t. 15c. 2 

Improved Giant Trimardean—Very large; mixed, 
Si int T Seat ie Whi 
‘ ant Trimardeau ite — Flowers i ith 
Chinese Primrose violet center. Pkt. 10c. ae ge 

Giant Trimardeau Yellow | A beautiful clear yellow heavily blotched on the 
three lowei petals. Pkt. 10c. i i 

Giant Trimardeau Purple — Immense deep purple flowers, the three lower?) 
petals blotched with deeper color. Pkt. 10c. 

Giant Coal Black—Immense size. Pkt. 10c. _ 

Giant Striped—Enormous size; each petal distinctly rayed. Pkt. 10c. 

Giant Paris—As large as the Trimardeau and far superior in color and sub- 
stance of petals; blotches are more conspicuous. Pkt. 15c. 

Choice MMixed— These excell in substance, perfection of form, and variety of 
color. Wecan faithfully recommend our Choice Mixed Pansies. Pkt. 10c. 

Chicago Park Mixture—A fine mixture of ali colors and shades. Pkt. 5c, 


KRAMER’S 20th CENTURY “GIANT 
PANSY MIXTURE” 


: - : : u 

This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, the most delicate rose pink shadings,allthe distinct colors of Trimardeau, the 
splendid Cassier and Kugnot strains with their delicate vei ings, together with a selection of the very best andchoicest of all other Giant Pansies, 
making Kramer’s Giant Pansy Mixture, withoutdoubt, one of the finest strains ever sent out. Pkt. about 150 seeds, 15c: two pkts.,25c. 

Masterpiece, New Giant Curled—This strain comes nearer to *‘Double Pansies” than 
anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the 
same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimpled and curled in such fash- 
ion that the flowers appear double. The flowers are of enormous size, often three 
inches across, and the color variations and combinations are odi and striking. A 
pansy of exceptional merit. Pkt 150 seeds. 20c. 


New Giant Sweet Scented—The flowers of this choice strain are of enormous size, 
in spring and fall often measuring four inches across, and have a much stronger frag- 
rance than any other Pansy. Pkt. 20c. 


New Giant Madam Perret—This novelty is especially distinguished from other 
Pansies, by the plant being full and spreading, with broad and extremely dark green 
leaves. The straight and stiff stems it possesses cause the flowers to stand out well 
from the foliage Thecolor of the blossom ranges through all the shades of red, from 
a pink to a fine deep purple, with an intermediate bright red, edged wiih white. The 
face of the flower in some cases is regular in color, while in others it is lined and 
striped The extraordinary size of the flowers, which reach as much as three to three 
and one-half inches in diameter, make it a novelty of the first rank, and one that is 
sure to be soughi after by lovers of Pansies. Pkt. 150 seeds, 15c; two for 25c. 


Empress Augusta Victoria—A charming new sort. Color, porcelain white with a 
soft blush cast. The upper petals are margined violet, while the lower petals are 

tked with a large purple blotch. It was awarded a silver medal at the Hamburg 
Horticultural Exposition. Pkt, 10c. 


President McKinley—New. The ground color is a deep golden yellow, while each 
petal has a large blotch of rich dark violet. Pkt.10c. ’ 

Fairy Queen—Asa bedder, or as a solitary plant, this is a remarkably effective new 
Pansy. Size very large, color pure sky-blue, splendidly bordered with white, produc- 
ing a distinct effect and a delicacy of color combinations which is rare. This 1s by all ; 
odds one of the most pleasing colors we have ever seen in Pansies, and its large size 
and nerfect shape make it more than beantiful. Pkt. 10c. 


ANNUALS FCR CUT FLOWERS > 

Low .Growing Varieties—Alyssum, Nasturtium, Mignette. Fr’nch Marigold, 
Petu ja, Cncytuft, Ten week St_cks, Veibenia, Pansy, Dwarf, Aste:s, Calendula, 
Phi 

Tall Growing Varieties--Aste"s. Bachelor’s Bntton, Centaurea, “csmes. Tall Nas- 
turtinms S eet Peas, (vypschila, Calliopsis African MarigoJd, Poppy, Nicotiana. 


hy 
Pansy—Masterpiece 


PRIMULA The Chinese Primrose is one of the finest pot plants for winter and spring, bl»oa ing in the house or conservatory; very profuse 
flovering being in almost constant blo »m all winter. Greenhouse perennial. 
Fimbriata, Albaan! Rubra—-M.Mixet. PEt. Zic. _ ; 
Obconica—A beautiful bluoming Primrose, bearin: on long stems, heads containing 10 to 1b 
Hwers. Pure white shading occassionally to 
lilac. In bloom nearly the whole season. M 
Pkt. 10c. 


Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea | ae 


The thick leathery, dark-green leaves of the 3f EI he! 
giant flowered Sort are roundish, their edge nA Fy 
wavy and are 4 inches across. The flowei #% W 2 


stocks are very strong, aln ost as thick as 4 nen lis 
ciland like the leaf stalks av+ covered withcnr 
lv hair. ‘Vhe well formed flowers are the mos’ 
pleasing pink and !4%4inchesin diameter anc 
clusters are 4 to 6 inches‘acrc ss. With good cul- 
ture this Primmla attains giant dimensions a ¢ 
ig equally valuablefor pots and cut flowers 
Certificated bv Royal Horticultural Scciety 
2kt. (100 seeds) 29 cts : !pkts. for 5" cfs. ) 
Primula Obconica Gigantea Kermesina, Jikc 
the above, but boghtcrims n. Pkt. z5c. 


MEXICAN PRIMROSE 


é (Onethera Rosea) 


= Of a spreading habit. flowers three inches 
across. ‘hev are nseful for pots and outdoors. a 
Will thrive in almost any location. M. T.E.to Primula Obconica 


Mexican Primrose _ L. Pkt. 10c. 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 
a ae al 
PRIMULA FORBESI The ‘‘Baby Primrose’’ 


Blooms in Three Months from Seed and all the time 


This is unquestionably one of the prettiest pot plants It begins 
to bloom in three months after sowing, and continues to produce 
flowers for ten months in succession. The flowers are very grace- 
ful, not quite half an inch across, and are a most pleasing rose 
color with a yellow eye. They are borne on erect stems ten to twelve 
inches high, in tiers, and remain fresh for over a week after being 
cut, new buds opening every day. The plant isa vigorous grower, 
thrives in the shade or sunshine, even in a cool house. Pkt. 100 
seeds, 10c. 


Queen Anne’s Sweet Scented Pocket Melon 
This is a great curiosity and useful fruit. Grows on trellises. makes 
a pretty vine, and very showy fruit which has a delicious perfume; 
carried in the pocket or laid on mantel or table imparts a delicious 
Pagtance: served with sugar makesa dainty dessert. Pkt. (20 seeds) 
10 cts. i x 
Canteens PHY SAYLIS FRANCHETI 

Chinese Lantern Plant (Ground Cherry Tomato)—A novelty of 
sterling merit, introduced from Japan. It is of striking appearance, 
producing bright red fruits, which are enclosed in a semi-transpar- 
ent calyx or leafy capsule, about three inches in length and from 
seven to- eight inches in circumference; bright orange scarlet in 
color when nearing maturity. Should be treated in the same way 
as tomatoes, to whichit is related, and will makea fine display dur- 

ing the fall months. Pkt. be. pees } 
RHODANTHEA (See Everlastings) 


RICINUS 
(Castor Oil Bean--See Castor Oil 
SAL®°IGLOSSIS 


A class of highly ornamental au- 
tumn flowering plants with beautiful 
veined and tinted-shaded flowers 
‘rendering, them efffective in beds 
and oorders. A choice’ annual. 
Height, 1% feet. Hh. H. Wie 

Grandiflora—Finest mixture of new 
large flowering varieties. Pkt. bc. 


New Emperor Salpiglossis 
Base of cultiire is the first quality 
that commends the Salpiglossis to 
all amateur gardeners. It thrivesin J 

anv good garden soil and in almost 
any situation, though like other 
flowers it responds c2adily to good 
treatment. This New Emperor 
strain is a very great improvement 
on the older tvpe in its increased 
size of fowers.their improved shape 
and large varietv of colors, andmore 
than all else.in theirsingularly beau- 
tifal veinings of gold. These are 
the only flowers, to our knowledge, 
ead that show a glint of gold in their col- 
‘A hedge of thes is a sight to behold. oring. Pkt. 250 seeds, 15c. 


They are a blaze of color the whole summer and fall. Clara Bedman—This 
4 4 SALVIA--virey, without 
question, is the finest Salvia for bedding yet introduced. The plant grows into compact oval bushes 
about 2% feet high, and producing long spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. The spikes stand out stiff 
Aad erect; over ZUU spikes to the plant and from 20 to 8U fowers each. Pkt. 10c. * 
Salvia Splendens—(Scarlet Sage.) Pkt. bc 
SALVIA SPLENDENS ZURICH This is the earliest blooming of the Flowering Sage. The 
tlants are dwarf and compact and commence ta produce 
their large brilliant nowe shen 3 inches high and continue to bloom until killed by frost Pkt 20 cts. 
GOLDEN itEAVED SALVIA VUneot the most brilltant and attractive elants Habit, compact, 
—_—_$—$$———————— _————— sShort-jointed and branching, wit! an abundance of foliage, 
which is mottled wit» a nve shave of yellow. The scarlet flowers are of exceptional brilliancy far 
more brilliant than the common Salvia Splendens. Thecolor of the foliage is constant and its color 
is perhaps intensified by heat. The brilliancy of the flowers against the yellow foliage produces the 
mosi striking effects we have ever observed in any plant, and we do not believe its equal can be 
produced. Theplant isalso a magnificent po: plant, blooming at al] times of the year without in- 
termission. Pk1 100 seeds, 10c. y 
SALVIA SPLENDENS ‘FIREBALL” (Flowering Sage)—Of the mary sorts of Salvia now cul- 
tivated this spjendid novelty. uimubtedlv is the finest of 
all, It has larger flowers and is also mure free-dowering than anv other kind. The bushy plant 20 
inches high is covered with long, troad flower spikes with a great numhe of flowers of the nost fiery 
scarlet. The plants branch treely and are profuse bloomers, the side shoots often producing 4 to 6 
flowering spikes so evenly civided over the folinge and of such erect habit as to hide the foliage Itis one of the earliest of all, flowering by the 
beginning of July and continuing »ithout a b eak until frost. It is easilv raised from seed a:d comes true. Pkt. 15 cts ; 2 pkts. 25 cts. 


SANVITALIA Dwar growing free flowering plants; excellent for small beds or rock- N Hendersoni—Improved Jerusalem Cherry. 
————_ witk. Double goiden-yellow flower. H.A. 1. L. 14 foot. Pkt. 5e. SOLANUM Cie ba ke Viner ktel Ue e 


SWEET WILil4M (Dianthus Barbatus) Sweet William, Single—Many colors mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
a Double—Many colors. Choice mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


' Queen Anne’s Sweet Scented Pocket Melon. 


GAL 


Primula Forbesi 


con 


_ New Double Giant Sweet William—Like the above, it is an improvement on the old-fash- 
ioned Sweet Willian . producing umbels of enormous size on stiff stems and ina great var'e- 
ty of shades and colors. The single florets ofter, measure one inch in diameter. Pkt 


(100 seeds) 10c;3 pkts. for 25c. 
STOCK—Ten Week i 


One of the most important of our garden favorites, and is unsurpassed either for bril- 
lianey of color, fragrance. profusion and duration of bloom. H. A, A. E. 1. M. 
Dwart German—15 inches. Mixed, Pkt. 10c. 
Fire Flame—Undoubtedly the most brilliant red of known Stocks; every separate blos- 
som résembles a flame-red garnet. Verv free of bloom. Pkt. 10c. 
Snowflake Stock—The earliest flowering of the White Ten Weeks Stocks. Flowers 
large and snow white. Pkt. 10c. 
h SCABIOSA (Morning Bride, or Sweet Scabius) 
__ One of the handsomest border plants, producing in great profusion very double flowers 
in a variety of shades and colors; a splendid flower for table bouquets, etc. H. A, I. L. 
1to2 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Snowball Scabiosa—F lowers two inches in diameter, of purest sn«» white; very double, 
forming almost a complete globe: scarcely equaie: in any other flower. Pkt. 10c. 
: SEDUM (Stone Crop) : 
: A dwarf little plant, growing freelv on rock-work, vases, old walls, etc, Height 3 inches. 
Sweet William H.A.I.M. Coerelum—Blue. PEt. 5c. 


36 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


SWEET PEAS “ean 2 


Prices, except where noted, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. 


Aurora—Color, flaked and striped bright Gray Friar — Watered purple on white 
erange salmon; white ground. ground. 
Appleblossom—Bright rosy pink. Lovely—A good shell pink. 
Blanche Burpee—Pure white. pees Eckford — White, edged lavender 
Blanche Ferry, Extra Barly—Deep rose He 
pink, white einen we R yiale of Hench add i pe blue on a 
nid 3 white ground and edged violet. 
Beant Bright scarlet. Miss Blanche Ferry—Pink and white. 
California—Soft pink. Prima Donna—A beautiful light rose pink. 
Ceuntess of Randor—Pale mauve. Royal Rose—Bright pink and bluish white: 
Emily Henderson—Snow white. 


Venus—Soft chamois pink. 
THE BEST NEW VARIETIES IN SWEET PEAS 


Gladys Unwin—The finest Pink Sweet Pea yet introduced, a striking and sterling nov- 
elty, quite fixed and distinct. Flowers large and bold, not hooded, very long stemmed, 
7 per cent of the stems with four blooms. Color, a beautiful pale rosy pink, good as a 
Market variety. PEt. 10c; oz. 2c. . 

firs. Walter Wright—This is one of the largest and finest of the lavender colored varieties. 
The flowers are self-colored. of a pinkish cream tint when first opening, changing tc mauve 


and then to a reddish violet when fully opened. The standard is and broad, with the 
edges heavily rolled; the wings are of the largest size. Pkt. Bc; Oz. 10c. 

Countess of Spencer Hybrids—The new orc 
mense size in various shades of pink and rese. Pkt. 10c; oz. lc. 

Helen Lewis—The handsomest of the New SweetPeas. Very large bright orn een 
flowers; usually fouronastem, (Synonymous with “Orange Countess.” Pkt. 


Aaeuae Night—Deep maroon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
1 


Dainty — White withZpink edge; unique. 
Pkt. Bc; oz. 10c. 

Dorothy Bckford — The grandest pure 
white; giant flowered. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. 

Derothy Tennant — Deep rosy mauve. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c 

Earliest of Ali—Ten days earlier than 
Blanche Ferry. White and pink. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c. 


{ 
‘ 


hid-Hlowered Sweet Pea. Flowers of im- 


3, 0z. 10c. 

King Edward Vil. — Best dark rich red. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. 

Hon. Mrs. B. Kenyon—The best yellow 
to date. Pkt. bc; oz. 10c. 

Miss Will mott—Richest orange pink, 
shaded rose. Pkt. Bc; oz. 10c. 

firs. Geo. Higginson, Jr.—A clear, deli- 
eate light blue. A decided novelty. Pkt. 
5c; OZ. 10c. 

Prince of Wales— Intense bright rose. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. 


Fiera Norten— Beautiful rich light lav- Navy Blae — Deep violet blue. Pkt. Bc; 
ender. Pkt. bc; oz. 10c. oz. 10c. 


CUPID SWEET PEAS 


Compact dwarf plants 7 inches high, covering a circumference of about 18 inches, cov- 
ering the zround like verbenas. 
Capid White—PEt. 5c; oz. iuc. Cupid Pink—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. Cupid Mixed—Pkt. 5c; oz. 108c. 


DOUBLE SWEET PEAS 


They aré vigorous growers, very free flowering and possess all the fragrance of the ordinary Sweet 
Pea. Our mixture iscomposed of very choice sorts, representing a wide range of colors. Pkt. bc. 


SWEET PEA MIXTURE 


sei Kramer’s Selected Mammoth Mixture for 1911. 

Our collection of all the newest, choicest and most charming colors in Sweet Peas that have 
been sent Out. Positively unsurpassed. Pkt. bc; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
PP cei sixes the superb English strain, famous in kurope and America. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; 

. 20; Yb. 60c, 

Choice [ixed—A high class collection at live and let live prices. Lb. 50c; % lb. 20c; oz. 
10c; pkt. Bc. SILENE ( Catch-Fly ) 

A beautiful early free-blooming plant, adapted for beds, borders or ribbon gardening; cf 
easy culture, growing in any garden soil. H. A.E. 1. Ifoot. Mixed.Pkt. bc. 


Schizanthus, or Butterfly Flower 
Schizanthus Hybridus Grandiflorus. The Poor Man’s Orchid—Only a few annuals can compare 


with the profusion of bloom of this charming novelty, and none is more easily to cultivate. It 
= attains a height of about 12 inches, grows quite compact and pyramidal and is literally covered 


w.ith its beautiful, large, orchid-like flowers. It grows well ifsown in the open ground in May, 


Stokesia Cyanea 


where it isto bluom, but it may also be - 
sown in frames and transplanted later into the garden or pots, and if sown in August or 
September, several plants together ina potcultivated in a cooi greenhouse or conserva- 
tory, they will make a splendid show in the winter. Pkt. 10 cts. 
: Stokesia Cyanea 

This is not new, but is a rare and beantiful hardy perennial, easily raised fromseed and 
will flower the first year if sownearly. The 
plant grows about 2 feet high, each bearing 
from 20 to 80 handsome lavender-blue corn 
flower-like blossoms. One of the best 
plants for the hardy border, and indisper- 
sable for cutting, Pkt. 15c. 


THUNBERGIA (See Climbers) 
TORRENIA 


Brilliant flowers, especially suitable for 
pot culture. 7.A.1.L.™M. 

Fournier—Large sky-blue flowers with 
three indigo-blue spots ane; bight yellow 
throat; is an excellent free-bloomer. Pkt. 


10c. 
VINCA 


Ornamental, free-blooming plants; they 
flower trom seed, if eUw) early, the firsts ea- 
son, continuing until frost; or they may be 
potted are kept in bloom through the 
winter. 2feet. T.P.1.L.M. Mixed. FEt. lu. 


SWEET VIOLETS 
Snes Czar— Laige flowering. Blue. Pkt 
1 : 
VY. Blue—The old-fashioned sorts. Pkt. 5c 


VIRGINIA STOCKS 
( Chertanthus Merztimus) 


Very pretty free-flowering plants; red 
ficweis! H. A. E. 1. Pkt. Be. 


al 


VERBENA 


MAYFLOWER : 


f Thisis of the’same trailing habit as the Arbutus or May flower, its 
branches -creeping over the ground and hugging it closely. Its blos- 
soms are of thesame shape and about the same size. The new Ver- 


bena Mayflower has all these characteritics, with the additional merit 
of possessing the same lovely and delicate pink and white coloring, 
making the flowers like the Arbutus; and last. it has the same exquisite 
fragrance. This makes it oneof the most fascinat- ing flowersin culti- 
vation. It was originated by Luther Burbank, who pronounced it one 
: of his greatest achievements, Pkt. 7b seeds, 10c; 8 for 25c. 


*Mammoth Flowered— 
> Flowers nearly twice 
the size of the ordinary 
sorts; very brilliant ol- 
ors and large, distinct 
eyes. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
Candidissima— White. 
Pkt. be. 
Defiance—Scarlet. Pkt. 


"BC. 
Purple—Pkt. 5c. 
WALL FLOWER 
(Gold Lack) 


Flowers borne in dense 
spikes, large, deliciously 
fragrant, rich colors. 
Great favorite, especi 
ally with the Germans. 
T..E.toL.M 

Single—Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


Double— Branching sort. 
Extra mixed. Pkt. 10c. 


Verbena , 
The Wild Flower Garden 


Our Wild Flower Mixture consists of many varieties of beautiful easy-growing flowers, 
producing a constant and varied bloom the whole season, for sowing in shrubbery, under 
trees and on which no care will be bestowed, or even for sowing in exposed situations where 
wildness is preferred to order and ‘precision. The mixture comprises mignonette, candy- 
tuft, larkspur, mariegolds. poppies, foxgloves and many other garden favorites, which will 


flower successfullv and yield anabundance of bloom. Large pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 20c. P Ge WZ : 
i . WILD CUCUMBERS (See Climbers) ae NU/ 
Xeranthemum (See Everlastings) : eg 


ZINNIA* 


Atba—Double; pure white. Pkt. bc. 

Elegans—fl. pl —Finest double va- 
rieites, mixed; large flowering. Pkt. 
5c. 


Double Lilliput—Another ‘good 
thing;’’ don’t miss it. This is one 
of the most charming o1 recent in- 
troductions. The plants form hand- 
some little bushes about 15 inches 
high, and fairly bristle with tiny 
short-stemmed double flowers, 
hardly exceeding a daisy flower in 
size They are exceedingly pretty 
plants, bloom ail summer long and 
ff Gis until late in fall. Pkt. 10c. 

< 


see pout Gatinever. WINES AND CLIMBERS 


The Japanese Imperial Morning Glories—They are unsurpassed for beauty of flowers and 
foliage, freedom of bloom, rapidity of growth, and are without doubt the qe oee beanie climb- 


ADLUMIA (Mountain Fringe) 


An attractive climbing plant with pale 
green foliage, bearing small pink and 
white blossoms in abundance. H.B. I. 
to L. Pkt. 10c. 


COBGEA SCANDENS 


Handsome, bell-shaped, purple flow- 
ers. 20feet. T.P.M.L.to L. Pkt. 10c. 


BALOON VINE (Love ina Puff) 


A pretty, rapid growing climber, ver 
Ornamental; thrives best in a light soil 
in a warm situation; 5 feet; flowers 
white. H.H.A.1.L. Pkt. 5c. 


CANARY BIRD FLOWER 


a 
i aa i a © : One of tac moe ef DEE: 
A earing an abundance of yellow fringe : ? 
The Japanese Imperial Morning Glories flowers; 10 feet! H.H. AC Ae Pkt. 0c. SOBCEA SCANDENS. 


82 I, N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN & FLORISTS, 


VINES AND CLIMBERS 


(CONTINUED) 
CYPRUS VINE’ 


A most beautiful well-known climber. 
T.A.1.L. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA 


Hardy perennial vine; rare beauty; 
blossoms early in June from seed sown 
in April; bears in greatest profusion 1n- 
verted pea-shaped flowers 1% to 24 
inches in diameter, color ranging from 
rosy velvet to reddish purple, broad 
feathered, white’ mark in center; large 
buds and backs of towers pure white. 


Pkt. 10c. ; 
DOLICHOS (Ayacinth Bean) 
» _A tine climber with edible seeds; 
flowers white purpie orlilac. Height 10 
feet. H.A.1. LL. Mixed. Pkt. 5c, ; 
JAPAN HOP (Humulus Japonica) 
Japonicus—(Japan Hop.) Kapid sum- 
mer climber, in three or tour weeks time 
attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet. Itis 
oneof the best plants for covering ver- 
andas, trellises, etc. Heat, 
drought and ihsects do 
not trouble it. Pkt. Bc. ; 
Japonicus Fol Var—(Varegated Leaved Japan Hop.) A 
strikingly beautiful variety of the above. The leaves of 
rich green, are blotched and marked with white and gray. 


PEt. 1c. GOURDS— Ornamental 


Handsome climbers of rapid growth, producing fruit 
of peculiar and various forms. Tender annuals. Many 
7 sorts in fnest‘mixture. bc. 


The Chinese Bottle Gourd 


Many of the visitors to California seed farms are very much 
interested im the gourus which the Chinese laborers use for 
cairyil g their1ea 10 the ficld. Nearly every man carries his 
Own bottle of tea tied to his back with a strip of bamboo, and 
he seenis tu think as much of his own gouro as if it were a sil- 
ver pitcher. Some ofthem are ingeniously covered with wick- 
er work, as the picture indicates, and all of them are provided 
with a wooden cork apd a bowl made from the top of the 
gourd attached with a stout cord to the neck of the boitle. 
® Kather intluenceu by the use the Chinese make of these 
gourds, many of the ctherfarm hands have grown to use them ; . 
and find it a cheap as well as conve- ; c = 
nie nt bottle for carrying water. Pkt. 


15 cts 

LATHYRUS (£ver/lasting Pea) 

z. Very ornamental free fowermy 

“SS plants, growing in apy soil. Useiul 

Mw for covering trellises, verandas, etc. 
™ 6 feet. H. bP. 1. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 


MAURANDIA 
! \ f ! f An elegant climbing perennial, 
alt Ins but can be grown from seed and 
Wild Cucumber Ornamental Gourd brought toiwzr soas to flower well 


late first season in the garden. Sow early 
indoors, transplanung u June; flowers 
produced in profusion. Hine mixed. 


Pkt. 10c. SMILAX 

Perennial tuberous-rooted climber 
with dark glossy tuliage and small white 
flower One of the most desirable 
greenhouse climbers. M. Pkt. 10c._ 


THUNBERGIA 


Beautiful climibers for greenhouse or 
garden. Profuse bloomer: handsome 
toliage and Howers. Height4 feet. Hh. 
A. i. L. Mixed, ail colors. Ft. 5c. 


WILD CUCUMBER 


Quickest climber known for covering 
verandas, etc., never, sufiering from 
heat. Ah. A. 1. Pkt. 10c. 


EVERLASTING FLOWERS 


These are not only very ornamental 
during the summer, but very pretty for 
Winter decoration; lastng for years, 
when cut and dried. 
Ammobium—W hite, on long stems. PEt. 


Cc. 
Acroclineum— Double and single, 5c. 
Helichrysam—All colors mixed; 
spleuuio tor Louquets; can be dyed 
any color. 5c. 
Gomphrena, or Globe Amaranth— 
Clovei- lhe Heacs, ni1xeQ, 5c. 


Rhcdarthe— Mixed; very pretty 
SOI. Oe . . 

Xeranthemum— Doubie; mixed. 
Be. 

All of these will grow in common 
garden soil. 


(Ss 
LX 


Ornamental Grasses 


These are most useful for Winter 
bouquets; enormous quantities of 
them annually grown ip Germany 
and ex «reo, the United States, 
where they are made into bouquets 
with Fverlastng Flowers They 
are easily grown in any soil. Pkt. 


; ; THUNBERGIA. 
GOMPHRENA OR GLOBE AMARANTE. 10c; 8 for 20c. 


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s reduction in Express rates on plants of 20 percent. his makes the charges 
very light, and we would advise that “i plants be sent in this way where possible to do 


Abutilon Savitsi 


. 


«©, as it is the best and safest way to £ 
ship. Plants will arrive in much bet- 
ter condition ina we can oftensend § 
larger and better plants'than could & 
besent by mail. When sent dy ex- 
cess we put in extra plants tohelp } 
ay Express charges. uu... edtts. 
7REE DELIVERY—On receipt of 
tice, we will send the small; size 
lants free by math when order 
mounts to 50 cents or more. When 
‘ss than sy cents add 10 cents for 
cking and postage. 
Plant Orders — Orders for plants 
ill be filled as early in spring as we 
onsider it sate tosend them. Ifor- . 
ered for immediate shipment in 
evere weather they will be sent 
aly at purchaser’s risk, 9 @ttc"™—— 4 
Keep Plant and Seed Orders Sepa= 
ate—Kindly write your plant order 
n one side of order sheet and seed 
rder on the other side. Don’t for- 
ret name and address and keep acopy of 
‘our order. Write only one itemon a line. 


ABUTILONS Golden Fleece — Described 
——_——— as being the only really 
ellow. Abutilon in cultivation. A tree 
loomer and cannot be too highly recom- 
vended. 10c. 

Eclipse—A pretty trailing variety with 
large foliage, beautifully marked with deep 
green 2nd yellow. Flowers deep orange 
and yellow with crimson throat; fine for 
vases or Jarge hanging baskets. 10c. 
© Erecta— Flowers stand up erect instead of 
hanging pendulous as in other varieties. 


_ Flowers are produced in great abundance on stiff flower stems and stand well out from ‘he fol- 


iage, where everv flower may be seen. Color. a beautiful orange pink: very ttractive. 10c. 


Snow Storm— Pure white. 


10c. Fire King—Fine fiery red flowers. 10c. 


Mesopatamicum— Variegated foliage; trailing habit, bearing pendant Howers in great profusion; 


excellent for baskets. 10c. 
Souv. 


predominating—more than half the leaf bein 


and not a yellowish green. 


gapanthus-t; bright blue Howerson Jong flowerstalks, lasting a Jong time in blocm. 


Copes Gem—Blue. White Cap Pure white. 


ARAUCARIA EXCELSA., 


_ Araucaria Excelsa 


(WVorfolk Island Pine) 


This beautiful plant re- 
sembles the pine some- 
what in appearance, 
though much finer in tex- 
ture; it is particularly 
adapted to table decora- 
tion. It is most unique in 
appearance, the branches 
being arranged in neat, 
symmetrical whorls. 
Plants six to seven inches 
high, with 2 whorls, $1.00 
each; plants eight to ten 


| inches high, with 2 to 8 


whorls, $1.50 each; plants 
12 to 14 inches high, with 
3 to 4 whorls, $2.00 each; 
10 to 20 inches, 4 whorls, 
$8.00 each. 


av 


NEW AGERATUM Little Blue Ster—6to 8 in. [he most 


beautiful of all Ageratums, of dwarf, 
-burh babit. li is extremelv free blooming; the color is an intense 
Blooms from 


blue. the most beautiful ever seen in Ageratums. 
early spring until frost Each, 10c. 


Princess Pauline—A most distinct and novel variety of dwarf habits, 
its peculiarity being that both colors, } gh blue and white, are com- 


bined in the same flower. Each 10c; 12 for $1. 


Stella Guerney—A short, compact grower, well branched and ex- 
tremely free blooming. The individua) tuftsare very large and dense 
and the color is intense blue,the most beautifu] ever seenin Ageratums 
( Sweet) Low-growing. free-flowering; excellent 

for ribbon lines; tine, showy basket plant; lowers small. sweet! 


ALYSSUM 


Double— Pure white and very double. 


AMARYLLIS Johnsonii—An interesting class of bulbs, desira- 

- ble for growing in pots: showy tlowers, very at- 
tractive, hand« me; dark red with white stripe. 50c and $1 each. 
ACHYRANTHUS These plants:are valuabre mainly as ribbon 
lines or border plants Where high colors are 
wanted. Whbree varieties: Price 10c; $1 perdozen. 
ALTERNANTHEA No plants are so well adapted to carpet 
R bedding as these. Asthe dwarf habit ad- 
mits of pruning, they can thus be kept low and bushy. Price 
10c; 75c per dozen. 


Parychoides Major—Bronze, tipped with red; the brightest and ER 


most showy of all. 
Aurea Nana— Yellow and green. 


ALOYSIA CITRADORA Lemon Verbena—A _ well-known 
——— eee plant, the value of which consists 
in the delightful fragrance of the foliage; indispensable for 
bouquets. 10c to 25c each. 


ASPIDISTRA VARIEFGATA One of the best window 


well; leaves 8 to 12 inches long and 4 to6 inches -ide: deep 
green, distinct creamy white stripes; splendid for ferneries or 
wardian case. 560cto $3 each. \ 


CENTURY PLANTS Avaya emetican variegated. 
ACHANIA MALVAVISCUS oes upright flowering 


, uschia; fine bedding 
aua house plant: prilliant scarlet flowers. 15c to 25c. 


ANTHERICUI1 Repens Vitatum Var—A beautiful plant for 

hanging baskets and vases. Foliage ofa 
bright green, veautifully striped and margined with creamy 
white onthe leaves. 25c. 


(fr 


plants, standing dust and gas - 


de Bonn — The bright green leavesare distinctly edged with'a broad white band. Flowers 
gold and yellow, veined with scarlet, and stand well outside the foliage, oroducin 
trast. Is exceedingly floriferous. Makes fine specimens in a thorttime. 10c each. 
Abutilon Savits: \V ery rare novelty of sterling merit: will please the most fastidious. 
provement on Souv de Bonn. The variegation is very much whiter, the white 
g almost pure white. The white is very clear and pure 
It is a very compact grower and One of the most beautiful variegated 
plants ever sentout. Fach, 15c. j : 

Umb Ilatus (Blue Lily of the Nie.) A splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters 
most desirable plant tc r outdoor decoration, planted in Jarge pots or \ubs on the Jawn or piazza. 50c, === 
AGERATUM fine winter or summer flowering plants, well adapted tor bouquets or cut towers, 
‘te.; of easy culture. 10c each; $lperdozen. z 


g a pleasing con- 


< a 
A great im- 


aide) 
a) 


." 


n 


SS 
Aspidistra 


Tom Thumb— Dwarf; never higher than 6 inches. 
AMOMUM MELEFGUETTA Belongs to the ginger family? produces cardomon seeds of commerce; gro 
resembles m) iature Ganna; v rv 1 retty pot plant: fragrant. 25c. 


Malvaviscus Achenia 


y scented. 10c; 75c per doz, 


34 I. N. KRAMER & SON & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 
(Climbing Lace Fern) 

Beautiful variety; elegant spreading form; 
branches arch gracefully, exquisitely tine and lace- 
like yet firm and BODE ase for weeks when cut 
and placed in water. Fronds 15 to 16 inches long, 
tapering to apointfroma width of 12 inches. 165c, 
25c, 60c and $1 each. 

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 

Perhaps the best known plant introduced 1n years. 
Especially useful to grow as a pot plant for decor- 
Orative purposes or for planting in ferneries or sus- 
pended baskets. It grows freely the whole year 
round. As it withstands dry atmosphere it makes 
an excellent house plant. The plant isa vigorous 
gtower, producing sprays four or five feet long, of 
fresh, green, feathery foliage. Useful for bouquets, 
wreaths or sprays remaining perfect weeks after 
eon e: ae 26c, 50c and $1.00 each. Extra large, $3 

each. 


AGATHEA BLUE DAISY™ 


Celestis—The showy, daisy-like rowers of this - 


little plant are handsome and very desirable for 


Cee 


Asparagus Plumosus Nang 


every way a beautiful Begonia. 


ACALYPHA 


Grand bedding plants, used in finest park 
beds: leaves attrative as an autumn maple. 

Miloniana—New. The leaf is narrow,notched 
and very sharp pointed. The color is bright 

een, bordered with creamy white; short 
ointed and a very rapid grower. 15. 

Macafeana — Brownish red leaf; makes an 
élegant iawn bed. 20c. 

Marginata—Same color, rose border. Each 


(i) SAGE, Bougainville Glabra Sanderina 


cutting. Flowers light blue, disc yellow. 10c. 


| Large Plents 25c to $1.00 each 


_Agrostigma—Large leaves, spotted white. Mine clusters of pure white flowers. 10c. 
Argentea Guttata — Purple bronze leaves, oblong in shape, with silvery markings, and in 
It produces white flowers in bunches on,ends of growth. 


Flowering Begonias 


Fine. 10c. 

Metalica—Large glossy leaves, shaded dark 
green and olive, with a peculiar metalic lustre 
overall. Deep rose-colorec flowers: 10c. 

Multiflora—F lowers pink; handsome. 10c. a 

PaelBruant—Fine, bushy tree form. The bloony {#* borne in 
the greatest abundance on long stems; and is of two forms. a 
par being very large and of a peculiarrose shacke,. tine smaller 
forms being rose’ano white, the petal’ transparent: learaq:; olive- 
green. l5c. : 

Sandersonii—Scarlet shaded crimson, one ofthe best. MWe. 

M. de Lesseps—leaves very large and beautifully spotted with 
silver. Avery strong. free growing variety. This isa wonder- 
fully beautiful sort. Immense whiteflowers: 10c, 

Rubra—One of the finest winter flowering plants; color of 
flowers. bright scarlet, glossy and wax-like. 10c. 
BEGONIAS.--Tuberous Rooted Flowers ranging throsgh ali 
shades of crimson, scarlet, rose, 
orange. etc. Excellent for bedding purposes, especiality in a 
shady situation. Single varieties, dry bulbs. 15¢; $1.50 per dez- 
en. Started bulbs. 25 each. BLUE DAISY 
BEGONIAS---Rex Varieties One of the most beautiful ormamen- = 
- tal leaved house piants, of which we 

15c each: large plants 25c tw $1, 

Bougainville Giabra Sanderina 

(New)—Beautiful plant, producing in great profusion its dazzling BOY Coe flowers. Begins to 

bloom when quite small—a continuous free blooming piamt that should be in every collection. 20c, 


00. 5 . 
Brugmansia “co Flower or Angel’s Frumpet.) Magnificent shrubby plants, with mam- 

ne ; moth sweet-scented, pure white, tzampet-shaped flowers eight to tweive 
inches in length. The flowers are pro- 
duced in the greatest profusion, a single 
specimen having has high as one hundred 
open flowers on atone time. Will grow in: 
any warm, sunny situation. This is cer— 
tainly one of the most gorzeous plants we 
know of and should be in every collection. 
Price 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 4 


CYCLAIMEN 


One of the finest winter blooming 
plants grown, and deserves to be culti- 
vated more generally. The bulbs we 
offer are fine and of good strain. 25¢ 
and 50c each. 


Cocoloba Platyclada 


fern-like 
10c and 2bc. 


Asparages Sprengeri 


4 


have many choice varieties. 


Curious, flat-stemmed, 
plant. Fine for baskets. 


COBEA SCANDENS 


A remarkably rapid climber, often at- 
taining a height of sixty feet in a sea- 
son, with beautiful foliage, and produc- 
ing large purple, bell-shaped flowers in 
great profusion during the fall menths. 
15c and 25c. 


Chaeonstemma Hispida 


A most remarkable and continuous 
free-Howering plant. Flowers _ star- 
shaped and pure white, about one-fourth 
of an inch in diameter, covering atall 
times the whole plant. Will do well in 
acool room and is a fine house plant. 
10c and 25c. : 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA, 


6mall plants, 10c. 


like a Dahlia. 10c to 76c each. 


flowerspikes. Each 25c.? 


shrubby 


Price, 26 each, 


CALLAS 


42thiopica, or Lily of the Nile—A fine house plant; it re- 
quires an abundance of water while growing, and should 
have a period of rest from May till August. 2c to $1; 


Richardia Alba pier aera boued Calla)—Belongs to 
the same order as Calla Acthiopica, with beautiful spotted 
leaves. It howers abundantly during the summer months; 
the flowers resemble those of the ire 
white shaded with violet inside. It is a decidious plant 
and should be kept dry in winter and started in the spring 


Chinese Matrimony Vine—-See hardy plants.c 25c. 


Chenille Plant (4ca4pia° Sanderi) 


This is the mest striking ornamental plant introduced in \ 
Many years. Itisanative of the South Sea Islands; isof \\ \ 
easy and rapid growth and blooms continuously. The {\\\h 
plant is of branching habit, healthy foliage and the flowers |, 
are most remarkable. The flower spikes, which appear in | 
pairs from the axilis of the leaves, grow from one totwo | 

eet in length. They are of bright crimson color, drooping 

and mixing with the green folage with charming effect. 
For bright and curious effect it has no equal. It has re- 
ceived silver and gold medals and premium certificates at 
the flower shows this autumn. We offer strong, well- 
rooted plants of our own growing,|,mostly showing the 


CESTRUM 


Parqu (Night Blooming Jassimine) — A plant of strong, 
growth, with small, greenish-white blooms, 
with a delightful odor, which is dispensed freely during the night only; of easy cultivation 


alla and are of a pure 


° ; FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 


greenhopse and window boxes, also for plant- 
ing out of doors when the ground has become 
warm, in panty shaded, shelterec borders, in 
well enriched, light soil, while for exhibition 
plants during the summer and fall months 
nothing car equal their beauty. Leaves varie- 
gated, red, yellow, white, brown, green, etc. 
Many choice varieties mixeo 25c and fc each. 


If your order for plants amounts to less 


_than 50c, add 10 cents for postage. 


CARNATION 


0. P. Bassett—Color pure bright red flowers 
84% inches across. Hree bloomer. 20c. 

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson—The flowers measure 
over 34% inches indiameter. Color, a beautiful 
deep pink. 10c. 

Enchantress—A beautiful shade of light pink, 
deepening toward the center Immense, at- 
tractive flowers, of fine form. 15c. 

_ Lady Bountiful—Color pure glistening white, size 34¢ inches, perfect form, 
_ very fragrant. 15c. : 

Boston Market—A beautiful medium size.” White. 10c. 
Above prices are for small plants for spring delivery. Can furnish only large 
flowering plants for fall delivery. Prices 2bc to 50c each. 


CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


Price, 15c each; $100 per dozen, except where noted. Can furnish only large 
flowering plants for fall delivery. Price 50c to $3.00 each, according to size. | 

Timothy Eaton—This is the largest globular incurved White Chrysanthemum 
yet introduced, flowers measuring 25 inches in circumference. 

Col. D. Appleton—The fiower is Japanese incurved, bright yellow in color, of 
great depth and solid build. 

Glory of the Pacific—Large, clear pink. 

- Mrs. H. Robinson—The flowers are a perfect white ball of the largest size, in- 


curved. 


Cestrum PARQel, _ 


- De Kalb—Medium large, early, pure white. 
Ivory—One of the best white; medium size. 


: ) NW 


curved. 


Shaw—Fine; large; pink. 

Pres. Roosevelt—Large; blush-white. 
Marion Newell—Pink. 
.Rosemawr—Mammoth rosy-lilac with lighter silvery reverse in~ 


Golden Age—Intense golden-yellow; very large. 

Dr. Englehardt—Deep pink, high built flowers of large size. 

Xeno—A perfect ball of pink. 

Golden Glow—Very early; bright yellow. 

White Bonnaffon—Purest white; medium size. 

Gold Mine—Intense yellow; very large. 

New Queen—Large; pure white. 

Winter Cheer—Deep cerise pink; extra fine, 

Waban—Pink, very large flower; broad petals, the outer of wh'ch 
reflex those of the center incurve. 

Pres. Wm. R. Smith—A pure, self-pink. 


Major Bonnaffon—Soft, clear, incurvin yellow. 


These have grown very rapidly in popular favor for the decorating of the conservatory 


36 I. N, KRAMER & "SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


> ye ee i We RD PRG a a 


- 


CHRYSANTHEMUMS—Continued a 


Intensity—Deep red. 


Mrs. Jerome Jones—Pure white incurved, high, round filower; one 
of the best of all whites. 


Yellow Jerome Jones—The best late yellow. 20c each. 


Ss. T. Wright—This is certainly one of the largest Chyrsanthemums 
ever grown. Itis red and gold of gorgeous shades. 


Golden Chadwick—A large perfectly built incurved flower of a deep 
lemon color. The best all-around chrysanthemum. 


W. H. Chadwick —Noble incurved creamy white. 
firs. Humphrey (Szowéa//)—Pure white. 

.eL. Canning—Large, pure white flower. 

~W. H. Lincoln—Golden yellow. 

|Maud Dean-- One of the best large incurved. 

pink. ~ 

Monrovia—Large flowers, clear golden yellow. 
May Foster—Chinese. Large. Pure white. 
Midge— Very dwarf; early; pure white. 
Md. Gramme—Pure white. 
Arche—Fine; clear yellow. 


SINGLE AND POMPON VARIETIES 


Very popular and should be in évery collection. 


Cosmos—Seautiful lave nder-pink: large single flowers; very fine. 
Edelweiss Semi-double, pure white with yellow center. 

Portia— Light flesh color: very large;single _ . 
Augusta—Large single Indian-red shaded with bronze. 
Buttercup— Single, deep y: llow, sweet scented. 

Aileen—t ompon; clear soft rese. 

Charlotte—Pompor : deep rich bronze. 

Julia La Gravere— Fine deep red; pompon. 

Klond!ke— Deep golden-yellow; pompon. 

Panama—Bright red; pompon. 


CANNAS 


PRICE 15c EACH; $1.50 PER DOZEN, POSTPAID 
UNLESS NOTED. LARGE POT PLANTS 25c 


One of the best. 


Color a fine shade o} 


EACH; $2.50 PER DOZEN BY EXPRESS ONLY. 


“Alsace—4% feet. The nearest approach to a white 
‘Canna yet introduced; flowers of medium size. and on 
opening are ot a pale sulphur-yellow, changing to creamy 
white; it is a strong, free grower and very free-flcwering; 
planted in conjunction with the high-colored sorts, it 
inakes a fine contrast. Each 20c. 


Dwarf Beauty—Very dwarf and a profuse bloomer. 
Flowers of medium size. C olora pleasit g shade of crim- 
gon, which mckes it one cf the most striking varieties in 
our list. 

Seraphim—Fine crimson, very much like our Dwarf 
Beauty, except that itis ot a taller growth 


Color a 


Pres. McKinley—3 feet. Medium size flowers. 
fiery crimson. A profuse bloomer. 
Croesus—4 feet. One of the best reds. Very free 


bloomer. 


Dwarf Florence Vaughn—3 feet with broad massive, 
dark green leaves. An early and continuous bloomer, 
throwing its graceful trusses of large, bold flowers just 
the proper distance above the foliage. Color, rich golden- 
yellow, thickly dotted with bright red. It supplements 
that grand standard kind by repeating it in a dwarf 
growth. Planted as a border to thetall Florence Vaughn, 
it completes a handsome bed. 20c. 


Austria—6 feet. 


CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA 


_ Attains a diameter of 2 feet, forming a graceful, rounded bush of 
silvery gray, for which nothing is so well ftted to contrast in ribbon 
lines with dark foliage plants. Asa plant for hangify baskets it ig 
ea tah its drooping, fern-like leaves being effective. 10c; $1 

zen. by ai 


« 


CASSIA - 


Mrs. Temple—A fine shrubby plant growing about three feet high 
and bearing bright yellow flowers in the fall. So profusely are ase 
flowers produced that when in bloom it is a blaze of yellow. Each 15¢, 


COLEUS 


The best of all ornamental foliage plants for summer bedding; fire 
for edging large beds or massing by themselves. Very tender and 


should not be planted until all danger of late frost is over. 10¢ each; 
75c per dozen, 


Fancy Coleus 
_ Brilliancy—The finest Giant Coleus ever offered. The color is a 
bright carmine, shading off toa deep maroon, the margins of the leaves 
bordered with yellow and green and having a rich velvety lustre, the 
whole effect being one rarely seen in any plant. The habit is strong and 
vigorous, growing two or three feet high: leaves very large, often nine 
to ten inches long. 15c each; large plants, 25c and 50c each. 


Two New Croton-Leaved C: leus 

Anna Pfister- Pointed leaves 6 to 8 inches long with deep scalloped 
edges, giving it a Croton-like appearance. Color of the foliage is a 
tright golden-yellow, inter-mingled with green and crimson Habit of 
growth is compact and bushy, rarely attaining a height of over 6 to 8 in- 
ches and measuring 10 to 12inchesacross. Each. 15c; 2 for 25c; 12 for $1.00. 

John Pfister—Same character of foliage as the Anna Pfister; also the 
same habit and growth, the difierence being in the coloring of the foli- 
ane hich is a bright crimson, edged and topped with old gold. Very 
striking. 


We pay postage on small plants if order amounts to 50c or more; 
for less amount add 10c for postage. { 


Vy , 


CALADIUM 


ESCULENTUM 


The leaves of this plant grow to an immense size, sometimes 2 feet wide and 3 
feet long; beautifully veined; does best when it has a good dealof moisture. Ags 
a single plant for lawns or large flower border it hasnosuperior. 5c, 25c. 5c each, 


The New Dwarf Canna, David Harum—3¥% feet. The best of all the dark bronze Cannas 
<obust grower. and one of the freest blooming Cannas. Flowers are of large size. with well- 
ounded petals. Color isa bright vermillion scarlet dotted with crimson spots, 
L. Patry—4% feet. 
Color, salmon shaded rose, edged chestnut; large, loosely formed flower spikes; sheds its — 
jiowers as they fade: very free: a grand sort. 


Each, 20c. 
Green foliage; plant vigorous; grand and beautiful rounded flowers. 


Each, 25c. 


The new Giant Golden Lily-flowered Canna; flowers 6 to 8 inches across; a 
zyiant in its superb growth. l5c. ‘ . : 


Burbank—5 feet. A new yellow Canna with Giant Orchid-like flowers, which are teuly 
gigantic in size, the three upper petals spreading fully 7 inches, and the form is semi-double: _ 
toward the inner part the lower petals show fine crimson spots; al] the rest of the flowerisa 
most beautiful rich canary yellow. 165c. : 

Chicago—4 feet. Green foliage. The large flowers open out nearly flat; petals 134 inches — 
wide and 5in number. The color is clear, deep vermillion, smooth and without markings, 
except a purplish gloss. f 

Alphonse Bouvier (Medal Awarded)—5 feet. Leaves green: verv strong; tall spikes; rich 
scarlet vermillion flower; one of the very best. 15c. 


Each, 20c ¢ 


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“CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA f 37 


CANNAS—Continued 


- King Humbert—Grand new Canna, King Humbert. This 
@rang Cauuais a cross between the 71uzy and the Orchid 
flowering class. The flowers are as large as the largest 
of the Uichis owering Cannas, while the petals have the 
firmness of the Crozy varjeties, and it stands all .inds 01 4 
“weather to periection. The flower is a bright orange- 
Scarlet streaked with crimson Uhe foliage is bronze, 
with brownish-green stripes, large, thick and leathery, 
in fact the finest o iage of all Cannas, combining the 
beautiful ower stalks with the giand foliage, make ar 
‘dealCanna. The plant is an extra Strong, ro oust grower. 
height four feet. Mxceedingly free Jowering. Each, 50c. 

Florence Vaughn —4¥Y feet. .Brilliant golden yellow. 
dotted with «izhtest scarlet: 1bc / : 

Black Beauty ‘This 18 undoubtedly the finest dark 
\ leaved Canna 1 existence. The broad tropical foliage is 
) o£ the deepest crimson bronze The flowers are insignifi- 
cent hut the foliage is superb. Each. 2bc 

Madam Crozy —3ft. Clear vermillion gold bordered; 
foliage green. Ibe : 

President Carnot—3¥% feet. Leaves deep purplish bronze; 
flowers very large, cimmabar-crimson, faintly spotted 
darker the Y 

Mrs. Parinenter—Fine, dark colored foliage; a strong 
grower atiaining a height of fron five to seven feet. 1dc. 

Mixed Varieties—Unnamed. 10c; dozen, $1; £5 per 100. Clerodendron 

Souv. de President Carnot—Bronze leaved; flowers of a 


rich vermillion scarlet. 15c. 
CLFERODENDRON i Ce 
Balfouri—A unique and beautiful climbing plant. It presents a splendid combination icy, 
ors, having bright scarlet flowers. with creamy white calyx; 4 profuse bloomer, young plants 3 
foot high often bearing several clusters. A strong and rapid grower: can be grown with success 
as a pot plant in the house or planted as a summer climber i the garden. Each 25c. 


CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS (Umbrella Plant) 


et high. surmounted at the top by a whorl of leaves, 
did for the center of vases or as a water plant; 


_ An ornamental plant throwing up stems about two fe 
diverging horizontally, giving it a curious appearance. Splen 
also a fine pot plant. 10c, 25c, $1 and $2 each. 


CORONILLA GLAUCA 


A vining plant bearing bright yellow pea-shaped flowers, which are very fragrant. 1bc. 


Beautify your lawn by planting Cannas They are ee 
cheap and one of the most effective bedding plants 
Known. 


CUPHEA 


Cuphea Llavae—A fine new Cuphea: flowers red, white and blue; it is well adapted for general use as 
» bedding out. pot .ulture or hanginy baskets, and attiacts great attention as a curiosity. Each, 10c. 

Platycentra—(Ladies’ Cigar Plant)—A well-known, ever-blooming plant of neat habit, growing twelve 
inches in height; the tube of the Hower is scarlet, with the end partly white and crimson; very usefulasa 
ribbon line or front border plant. 10c. 


Clematis Jackmanii—See list of hardy plants. $1 each. 
CINNAMON VINE 


0 FAWN A_ fine, hardy climber, and well known in some parts of the country as Chinese Yam. Thetubers grow very large and 
a, Tie are ediblea like sweet potato. The vine’ is a beautiful, rapid grower, producing sweet-scented flowers. 10c; 75c per dozen, 


DAHLIAS 


Price of any of the following choice varieties, pot plants or small divided roots 20c each; $2.00 per doz. Large undivided 


roots 5c each v hile they last. 3 
Clifford W. Bruton — The best yellow; of immense size, perfect form, and ofthe finest canary-yellow. A tall, vigorous 


\ grower and extremely free bloomer. Should be in every collectiou. ¢ 
Lyndhurst—One of the best bright scarlets, and invaluable for cutting; large. perf-ctly full centers with long stems. 
Ny mphaes—7 he flowers are trom) medium to \«rge size, alw ys full to the center, resembling tue ideal pink water lily. The 
color is aclear, distinct. ligm shr mo-pink, 1inted liz hter toward the center c 
Henry Patrick—A superb pure white variety, of largesize. and borne on long stems; fine for cutting. 
William Agnew—Of intense, glistening scarlet-crimson; immense size, perfect form, and always a mass of 
color. Very effective as a beddidg plant « r cut-flowe:s. . 
Beauty—Snow-white; of perfect form; fine. 
A. D. Livoni—Beautiful soft pink, with quilled petals and full to the center; an early and profuse bloomer. 


| _ Red Hussar—Large and of the purest cardinal-red, Captain Jack—Clear dark scarlet, 
without any t ace of purple or crimson. Strhlenkrone—(Cactus) Pleasing scarlet; of good 
Barbara— White; very fine. ‘ form, very free. Flowers large. 
Mrs. Thatcher—Fine; clear yellow. Valker—(Cactus) Medium size; free bloomer}; 


Sylvia—Soft pleasing mauve-pink, gradually | Clear golden yellow. 
changing to white in the center. Countess of Lonsdale—(Cactus) Color delicate 


Berwyn—Wide flat petals; rich velvet crimson. | apricot, shading towards the edge of the petals to car- 
Cinnamon Vine Very large. : mine pink. Early, and one of the very best. 


fs TWO GRAND NEW DAHLIAS Jack Rose—Acknowledged to be the most valuable all-around Dahlia ever produced, 

aa Flowers large to very large; of perfect form; full high center, while the vuter petals reflex, 

_ The flowers are produced on long, slender. erect, stems in the greatest abundance, ana keep longer when cut thin any other variety. Color of 

Jack Kose is that of the old favorite “Jack’’ Rose (General Jacquen inot) from which it derives iis name. ‘That rich velvety crimsonthat can not be 

found elsewhere—that brilliantly rich color that appeals su strongly to everyone—those exquisite shades that words cannot describe, nor pigments 
reproduce, but must be seen to be fully appreciated. Price, strong plants, 50c. 

Virginia Maule—This is not only a great improvement over Mrs. Rovsevelt but is THE WORLD'S BEST SHELL PINK; immense size, the 
color of vrs. Gladstone—a most delicate blush orshell pink, aiid the beautiful center of Nymphza. The plant is very strong and vigorous, grow- 
Hae toto Ave feet high, branching habit, blooming early and profusely, Kluwers are borne with stately grace on long erectstems. Price, 

_ strong plants 50c. 


t Very double; pure white and pink flowers. Bloo freel d kes a fine plant for growing in 
DO! BLE ENGLISH DAISY fe alone or with pansies. Each, 10c; dozen $1.00. eee oem t 4 = ‘ . 


: ECHEVERIA es puconten Bian, conumonly, called "‘Old Hen and Chickens,’’ Used in parks and cemeteries for ribbon beds and 
— *** borders. Each, 10c; dozen $1.00. 


EUPHORBIA SPLENDENS (Crown of Thorn) This is a curious plant, having but few leaves, densely covered with spines an inch 
in length; blooms freely summer and winter; bright sarlet flowers with yellow 


_ center, 25c. 


Ne)! ae , ¥ 


38 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS 


FARFUGIUM 


Grande—Mr. Eben E. Rexford writes expressly for hie book the following cultural note: ‘'This plant isextremely ornamental when well grown, 
Its large, circular leaves, often nearly a foot sacross, thickly spotted with creamy white ane yellow make it wonderfully striking and effective 
for room decoration It likes a soil of loam and muckv matter, half and half, with a good deal of water. Ample provisions, however, should be 2 
made for drainage. as standing water about its roots often results in disease, which causes the loss of most of its foliage. Once a month, apply a’ 
fertilizer, as it is a gross feeder when allowed to have its way. Itis never satistactory if restricted as to'food. Keep it in the shade.” 5c, 50c and 


$1.00 each. 
wr 


FERNS No plants form more charming ornaments for the parlor than 
these, with their deli-cate and beautiful foliage. The best 
and most valuable as plants for wardian cases, ferneries and rock-work, 
where there is moisture and shade. In variety, 15c and 25c. s 

Pteris Tremula—(Shaking Fern)—Very pretty and graceful leaves. 25c. 

Fern Nephrolepis Cordata Compact—A new dwart bushy growing variety, 
with stiff narrow leaves; the fronds grow one to two feet high and nearly 
upright. Ard even in a’small pot it is a very attractive plant; cannot be 
excelled for ferneries or house plant. Each, 2c and 50c. “ 

Boston Sword Fern—It is of the same form as the Sword Fern, but has 
longer and broader fronds anda more drooping habit. In well-grown spec- 
imens the fronds attain a: length of 6 to 7 feet. A very fine plant for pots 
or baskets, easy to grow. Each 15c, 25c, 50c, $1 and $2.00, 

Nephrolepis-Scottii—Of much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Boston 
Fern. The fronds droop gracefully and are not as long and coarse as the 
Boston. Itisa rapid grower and one of thehardiest plants for the house. 
Price lic, 25c, 50c and $1. Extra large $3.00 to $15.00. 

New Boston, Sword, or Ostrich Plume Fern 
(M dhrolep.ts Piersonz) 

This is the most important addition to our Ferns in many years. The plaut 
possesses the same :naracteristic of growth, with long fronds, but with each 
pinnz or leaflet subdivided so as to form a perfect miniature frond. The 
grace and beauty of the feathery plume-like fronds can only be compared toa 
magnificent ostrich plume. Owing to this fullness of thie fronds, even small 
plants are well furnished, making mu:h more symmetrical and beautiful 
plants than the Boston Fern, and when fully developed with fronds six in- 
cles across, the weight of which makes them arch gracefully, the effect is 
truly superb. Strong young plants, lic, 25c, 50c, $1.00, $3.00, $5.00 each. 


NEW NEPHROLEPIS AMERPOHLI 
The Philadelphia Lace Fern 


This is the latest addiiion to the Ostrich Plutie type and iscertain to prove 
a welcome and popular variety, holding for delicacy and gracefulness the 
same position among the Nephrolepis that Adiantum Gracillimuam does 
among the Maiden Hair Ferns. The pinnae isso finely divided that it rem- SZ h 
inds one of a piece ot fine lace. The fronds are broad and of a depth which Sword Rern—CordatsCompacta 
giver them a cushion-like appearance. - It forms a beautiful specimen and is 

admired by everyone who sees it. Istsize. each 25c; 2d size, each 50c; 8d size, each $1.00. 


NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES. (Todea or Filmy Fern-like Nephrolepis. - 
This is an English introduction that has received a first-class certifiicate both from the Royal Horticultural : 

Society and from the Royal Botanic Society of London, andis likely to become a most important commer- 

cial variety. While in a general way it reminds one of an exceptionally well grown plant of N. Elegantis- 

sima, it is entirely distinct from this and all others, in its strong yet compact growth and its bold heavy fo- 

liage. which is distinctly tripinnate or three times divided. Specimen plants which we now have growing 

are admired by everyone and we have great faith in its future. Istsize, each 25c, 2d size,each 50c;8d size, each $1. 

Everyone loves the charming little Forget-Me-Not, and it seems strange thatit is : 
Forget-Me-Not not more often seen in our gardens. They are easily grown and will piooui freely i 
and continue to thrive year after year. Each 10c; dozen 75c. 


FUCHSIAS ara PLANTS 25¢ AND 50c 


Trailing Queen—Branches spread out and droop downwara, continuing this way until the vines are four feet 
or more in length. Corollo deep velvet purple, changing to crimson; buds, tubes and sepals rosy scarlet. 15c. 
New Fuchsia Autumn Leaves Itisatrue drooping or weeping sort. The foliage coloring is won- 
derful and best described by its name. It is impossible forone not — - 
familiar with our forests in autumn to imagine y 
the beauty of its foliage. The long streamers 


3|of green, red, bronze and gold, terminating 
with its beautiful clusters of rosy-scarlet flow- 
ers blending in perfect harmony, is magnifi- 
Pierson, or Ostrich Plume Sword Fern cent. 20c; 3 for 50c. 


Sunray Fuchsia 


A novelty in the Fuchsia family. Very differentfrom the other varieties in that 
their beauty lies in the foliage, from which it gets its name. All the colors of 
the sunset, clear yellow, golden bronze and red are combined in the most effec- 
tive way to make a pretty foliage plant. Each, 25c. 

Mrs. E. G. Hill— The grandest white Fuchsia ever grown. The tube and sepals are 
a bright reddish crimson, corolla pure white, extra large and very double. Sameas 
Phenomenal except color. 15c each. 

Phenomenal—The largest Fuchsia grown. Tube and sepals bright coral red, the’ 
corolla, 234 inches across, is the very richest violet shade. 1b5c. 


Single Varieties 


Gem of Lavington— Large single corol- 
la; rosy carmine tinted violet. 10c. 

Speciosa—Fine blush rose tube and se- 
pals, reddish corolla good for winter 
blooming 10c. Guiding Star—Sepals blush; 
corolla purple. 10c. 


Evergreen Brand Flower and 


Lawn Fertilizer 


Is especially prepared for growing flow- 
ers, Ferns, Palms, Shrubs, Grass, Gar- 


den Truck, etc. It.contains all the food 
elements necessary for plants and grass 
growth. 


Price, 1-2 lb. tins 25c; 12 lb. cans $2 


“OAs Cl a A el, AS Peel 
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$L-per doz. 


10c¢ to 


Gloxinias 


ae Double Geraniums 


S. A. Nutt—By far the best crimson bedding variety. This, the fin- 


25c and 50c each. 


‘ est of dark crimson geraniums, has now taken the lead as a bedding va- 
‘i tlety, being used in the largast parks and public grouncs of the country 
_ ~. Iin’preference to all others. Its dense, compact growth, profuse bloom- 
ing qualities and sun-proof constitution combined give it the promi- 
Mence asa bedderit has attained. Asa pot plant it cannot be excelied. 

We sell thousands for borders and large beds. 
__ Red Wing -Deep cardinal red, with asoft velvety sheen; 
_ usually attr ctive: semi double flower of good substance, 
Jarge trusses as fr-e a» S. A. Nutt in bloom.’ Plant is ro- 
bust, of strong growth and makes an ideal pot plant or 
bedder. as it stands the sun well, has no rival in its culor. 


15c each. 
B. H. Tre This is the best scarlet Geranium. yet pro- 
duced. We have tested this variety for the past year and 


iN can truly say it is the largest flower and brightest scarlet 
me! Geranium we have yet seen, and that it cannot be excelled 
bi for bedding purposes. The color .is a deep scarlet of ex- 
quisite sha de; the florets are regular in form, more than 
semi-double and about two and one-half inches in diam- 
ey eter. Trusses enormously large, on long stems. Foliage 
i and habit are all that could be desired. Hach, 15c. 
be Alphonse Ricard—Bright orange red; very’ strong 
grower, producing flowers in great masses. he trusses 
Ri, are enormous and are bore well above the foliage. 
Bie Golden Dawn ‘171 he nearest approach to yellow. ; 
a Jean Viaud—The best of all semi-double pink Geran- 
fams. A pure Bruant of enormous size. Stands rain or 
ht and is a perfect mass of bright pink all summer. 
__ The flower trusses are as large as Hydrangea heads. 
B. K. Bliss—Color a rich tone of pure scarlet. 
Eiffel Tower—Beautiful bright orange scarlet. 
La Favorite—Double white. 
Wilheimine Inezedi—Fiery carmine rose. { 

Double New Life—A novelty anda departure in every 
way. The outer petals are a brilliant red.. In the center 
of these appears another semi-double floret. pure white 

f -In color, effecting a very charming contrast, difficult to 
' realize unless seen, and having the appearance of being 
- produced artificially. Hach 15c;'dozen $1-50. 
FRAGRANT GERANIUMS, 10c EACH 


Rose—kose scentead. Skeleton--Rosé scented. 

Mrs. Taylor—Foliage scented; flowers scarlet. 

@ak Leaved—Leaves marked with black. Resembles 
the leaf of the oak tree. 


VARIEGATED GERANIUMS 

Golden Circle—Green, margined with gold. 

Variegated—Rose scented. 20c each. 

Mountain of Snow—Silver variegated leaves. 
talngle, bright scarlet. 10c 
iappy Thought—Large yellow blotches in center of 
leaf, with an outer bank of green at the margin; flowers 
rich magenta rose. 10c. 

Mad. Salieroi— (Silver Variegated)—Very compact; fine 
for massing or bordering; 10 inches. Leaves very small, 
of a peculiar green, edged pure white. 10c. 

Mirs. Pollock—'Golden Tricolor)—Bronze scarlet zone. 20c. 

_ Bronze—Red zone on a fine yellow ground. 10c. 
New Silver-Leaved Geranium. 

bali Langguth—Seldom does a novelty obtain not- 
Oriety 80 quickly as the William Langguth. The plant is 
ef short, stocky growth, beautiful deep green foliage with 
broad, pure snow-white band. Most free-flowering of all 
its class. Flowers double, bright red, large, extra filled out 

, Fising from the white colored foliage quite mag- 
mificently. 20c. : ’ 

: Page—Variegated. S.A. Nutt—Like the parent 

variety except color of leaves, which are beautifully mar- 

gined with white, which produces a most pleasing con- 
rast to the dark red flowers. 20c each. ‘ 4 


10c. 


Flowers 


FICUS 


Elastica—(Indian Rubber Tree, 
Very large, smooth leathery leaves; 
evergreen, foliage; 
teemed as one of the finest house 
plants grown, plants growing to a 

_ large sizeand producing enormous 
green leaves. 35c, 50c and $1. Large __ 
Plants $3.00 to $10.00. = 


FEVERFEW 


Little Gem- A dwarf variety of 
the double white Feverfew. 


GENISTO CANARIENSE 


A low-growing ornamental green- 
house shrub; showy yellow flowers. 


B0c. 
GLOXINIAS 


These are among the most showy 
and beautiful of all our summer 
bulbous greenhouse plants; the ros- 
ette of velvet green leave is sur- 
mounted with a cluster of trumpet- 
shaped flowers; the coloring is ex- 
quisite, in shades of blue, scarlet, rose, 
Mixed colors, 25¢ per bulb. 


GLECHOMA HEDERACEA VAR 


hanging baskets and fine cemetery planting. 


GERANIUMS, Single 


Price of Geraniums 10@c each, $1 per dozen, unless otherwise noted. Large plants 18c, 


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generally es- 


10c; gs 


Ficus Elastica 
crimson and white. 


Glechoma Hederacea, . 


A variegated form of the common ground Ivy, which is prettilymarked with pure white 
ona bright green ground. It is hardyand ofa vigorous growth like the parent variety but 
unlike it, the leaves of this form have a refreshing fragrance similar to mint; excellent for 


10c and 25c. : 


“‘Telegraph’’—Truly the finest Geranium for bedding out andfor con- 
servatory and window decoration. Its mammoth size, robust habit of 
growth, combined with its beautiful color and remarkable productive- 
ness, places it before all others so far introduced on the market. The fo- 
liage is dark green with heavy zone, flowers single and a red deep or- 
ange cerise in color. ‘‘Telegraph’? has proven gilt edge through 
every test during the past four years. Undoubtedly the finest Gerani- 
um sent out in years. ach, 15c. L. Aube—a beautiful single white. 

Mrs. E. G. Hill—The finest salmon-flowered Geranium to date. 
Leon Pierault—immense trusses of the most beautiful scarlet shade. 
This is one of the finest and most effective bedding Geranium we know of. 
Giavsuy North Pole—New. White, 
wi, WANS shaded to salmou-pink in 

CW sy center Very beautiful. 15c. | 

: New Peach Blossom Gera-) 
nium—(Souvenir de Miranda 

—Crystal white, margined 
with rosy carmine, which 
shades to peach blossom 

pink. White Dove—Pure sat- 

eny white. Electric—Very 
large; briliiant scarlet. 


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GERANIUMS—Continued oe | 
ivy Leaved Geranium. oti 


P. Crozy—A cross between the Ivy-leaved and Zonals, having the fineness and — 
shape of the Ivy. and freedom of bloom of the Zonals. \ rich vermillion red, shaded 
with orange; the nearest approach toascarlet yet introduced. Semi double trusses, 
often measuring six inches across, and single florets two inches. 10c. 

Galilee —Flowers verv large aud double, fine rose color. {5c 

Joan of Arc—The flowers are perfectly double and white. 10c. 

Charles Turner—Best bloomer. Color, light scarlet with soft rose tint. Twe 
upper petals veined maroon-crimson 10c. ; 


N2W IVY LEAVED GERANIUM 
Leopard—This is the most distinct novelty in the ivv-leaved section yet originated. 
It is absolutely distinct from any other variety The floweris large, semi-double 
and borne in medium-sized frusses. The color is remarkable, being fully as rich 
and distinct as an orchid. The ground is clear lilac-pink, the upper petals being 
heavily blot ‘hed with deep crimson, and usually marked with distinct maroon 
dots. Each t5c. 
L’Elegant—Deep green 
foliage with a broad band of 
ay white acound cack 
3; eaf, often margined pink be- 
=o ATG ne sides. Each, 1bc. 
Well known summer 
GLADIOLUS blooming bulbs. 
Extra Fine— Mixed varieties; light shades. 6c each; 50c per dozen. 
Choice Mixed—A mixture of light and darkshades. 5c each; 35c per dozen. 


Gladiolus America—In color it isa soft lavender pink, very light. alnost a tinted white 
spikes 2 and 8 feet long, very large spreading blooms, and luxuriant dark green foliage, 
Erice, each, 10c; per doz. $1.00 ; 

Mrs. Francis King—New giant’flowered Glad olus. Color light scarlet of a very pleasing 
shade which attracts attention at once. The flowers measuring 4 to 5 inches are borne on 
} long stems and 4 to 6 are open on 
the spikes at one time. 1Uc ea 75c doz 

Augusta- Pure white, blue anth- 
ers. 6c each; 6c per doz. 

Breuchlegensis —Intense fiery scar- 
let. 5c each; 50c per doz. 


HOYA (Wax Plant) 

A tender plant with thick, fleshy 
leaves, growing moderately fast, 
bearing umbels of beautiful flesh- 
colored flowers. from which are ex- 
tended large drops of honey-like 
liquid; one of _the best plants for 
house culture. It can be trained to 
climb on trellis work to almost any 
height; flowersremain in bloom up- 
wards to five months. 25c 


HELIOTROPE 
Chieftain — Rich violet; best win- 
ter bloomer. 10c. 
Mad. Blonay -- The best; nearly 
pure white; dwarf; very free bloom- 


er. 10c. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
See list of hardy plants, page 47. 


HIBICUS- 


Large plants, 50c to $3.00 each. 

Large growing tropical shrubs; 
their rich, dark, glossy foliage, con- 
trasted with their large, scarlet bell- 
ahaped flowers, produce a fine con- 
trast and beautiful effect. 


ee : New Pink Hibiscus : 

Peachblow—F lowers are double and from four to five inches in diameter; of acharming ~ 
rich, clear pink color, with a small, deep crimson center; an entirely new and most beauti- 
ful shade: it blooms almost continuously. 15c, 25c, 50c and $1.00 each. Extra large spec- 
imens, #5.90 each. = 5 

Cooperii Tricolor—A handsome foliage plant; white. pink, dark red and green mottled. — 
A plant of rare beauty. Try it. 20c. 

Hardy Herbaceous Hibiscus—fFor description 
see list of hardy plants. 


Collerii—A remarkable new distinct variety, 
introduced from the south Sea Islands. Flow- 
ers buff vellow with a crimson-scarlet base 
and peculiarly handsome. 20c. 

Sub Violaceus—HFlowers of enormous size, 
a beautiful carmine, tinted with violet; proba 
bly the larg 2st flower of the Hibiscus family: 
an uousual free bloomer. 15c. 

Minatus Semi=Plenus—Semi- louble flowers 
of a brilliant vermil.ion scarlet; petals waved 
and recurved. 1l65c. 


HYDRANGEA 


ftOtaska—Very beautiful variety large clusters 
of bluish-pink flowers. 15c. 


Thos. Hogg—Fine; pure white, free bloomer. 
Be: 


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Paniculata Grandiflora—For description, see 
hardy plants. 25c and d0c. 


- Large Hydrangea Plants 50c, $/.00and $2.00 
Each. 


IMPATIENS 


Sultana—Beautitul plant-producing! waxy, 
bright flowers of rosy scarlet almost continu- 
ously, winter andsummer; suitable for either 
pot or garden culture. Of compact growth: 

2 almost a perpetual bloomer. Each 10. 1b and 
Hydrangea 26c. —s— © ned <r BONES 
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CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 41 


IPOMEA 


(Meonflomer) 
Noctipyton Moonflower)—Pure 
B vhite, moon-like flowers, 4 in- 

ches 1 diameter, which open at 
night; as a rapid climber for cov- 
W@ ering arbors and verandas, trees 
or walls, 't has no superior. 15c; 

two for 25c. 
™ \Leari— Flowers deep azure- 

blue, 4 inches in diameter; a 
‘harming contrast ro the preced 
ing; a free bloomer. 20c. 
SIVV English—A well known 
varietv: hardy with pro- 
fe tion. LOcto 25c. 

English Ivy, Variegated—Ava 
tiegated variety of the wel & 
known English [vy,leaves green 4 
and yellow; makes a handsome 
vine when well grown. l5cto , 
25c each. Ea 

German--Foliace light green 
rapid grower. 10c and 25c. 

JASA MINE 

Grandiflorium—'Caraloniat g 
Jassamine)—Blooms with greai 
profusion during the winter. 
The plant is handsome, with 
fine glossy foliage, and grows to 
a large.size. The flowers are 
pure white. star-shaped and de 
fl liciously fragrant. 15c and 2bc 

Porticum—Small greenish 
white Howers: handsome foliage, 
a good climbing plant. 15c. 

Jasamine—Maid of Orleans 

A very attractive new sort with good sized dou- 
ble dowers, blooming profusely a‘) summer; shin- 
ing pale sreen foliage; very fragrant. This varie- 
ty is much nore easily grown than the Cape Jas- 
Moonflower amine and is in every way more desirable. Hach 
25c; large plants, 50c. 


\ New Dwarf Justicia : 

A great improvement over the old Justicia strain. This new sort begins to bloom when the plant has 
only three or four léaves, and is never out of flowers afterward. If pinched back occasionally it makes a 
’ very dwarf, stocky plant, frequently covered with 20 or 30 large pink flowerheads. It isa plant for every- 
‘body to grow. 20c. ‘ 


JACK-AND-THE-BEAN-STALK VINE (Pueraria Thumbergiana or Kudzu Vine) 


~_ The most remarkable rapid growing hardy perennial extant Jn rich soil will grow 79 feet in one season, 

’ Three months of ts growth will equal five yeacs of mos vines Starts into growth slowly, but after 

three or four weeks grows slmost beyond belief. Leaves in shape like Lima Baan; color. dark green; 

texture. soft and woolly. for porches, arbo-s. old trees etc. we know of nothing its equal. One year old 

size, 25c; Two year oldsize.each 50c. Three year old size, each,-$1.00: 3°for $2 50. ; j 

LANTANA Strong growing, very free flowering. bed ding or pot plants, and standing the sun well. 

-_ =——_—___ Being quite tender, they should not be planted in the grouud until the weather be- 
comes warm and settled. Orange, Lavender, Yellow and White, 10c each. 


BEAUTIFUL WEEPISG LANTANA 


One of the few plants tnas: as.not he foo highly recommended. The plantis of very rapid growth and 
graceful drooping halit, with dark green foliage, producing a cluster of flowers at each leaf. The flow- 
ers are a most delicate, clear, briittiant, cosy-lilac color:.entirely distinct from any other flower we have 
seen. Indeed, we never grew a plant that attracted as much attention and gives such general satisfac- 
tion. Price, strong plants, each, 10c. 


LEONOTUS LEONORUS (Lion’s Tail) 


_A’magnificent specie of greenhouse evergreen shrubs, producing brilliantscarlet flowers. It requires 
a rough and sandy loam, with plenty of air. 10c. ‘ \ 


LOPESIA ROSEA Fine flowering Leonotus Leonorus 
—___—_———. plants, blooming 
continually from November to April. Kune for cut flowers. 10c. 


American Wonder Lemon 


so easily kept ‘lean. Its blossoms 
are waxy white, like a Tuberose, ind 
as fragrant as orange blossoms. pro- 
ducing fruit ive times as large as the 
ordinary lemon. The Wontier 
Lemon must take a place in every 
good collection of house plants. 
Price, first size. each. 25c; large 
ilants, 50c and $1.00 each. 


The Lily is one of 
% LILIES the most admired of ag : 
Jower. Most varieties are hardy @x 
and can be planted spring and fall. $= 
Plant three to eight inches deep 
» ‘and give a winter covering of straw 
Or coarse manure. Thev are also 
much used for forcing for winter 
flowers, 


Auratum—(Gold Banded.) A Jap- 
an Lily with immense blooms of 
white and gold; considered by many 
the finest Lily. Hardy. 30c. $3.00 
per dozen. 


Speciosum Album Praecox — Pure 
white Lily, petals reflexed, center 
embellished with fine long fringe; 
finest white variety; hardy, 50c. 


Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum— 
One of the hardiest varieties with 
Bowers red aud white. the red yary- fe 
ing froma delicate rose to a bright 5 ae 
crimson; very fragrant. 25c. AMERICAN WOND 


a ce nan 
ER LEMON. 


42 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


LILIES---Continued 


Climbing, Lily of the Valley 


( Withania Origianifolia)—Also catalogued by some as 
. “Salpiceroa.”’ lts slender, profusely branched sten attain 
in a few months twenty to thirty feet in heel covering a 
large surface. The smal dense, dark green foliage, which Qa 
defies dust, disease and insects, produces a thick, impene- NSS 
trable shade, persistent until frost. It is enhanced by 
hundreds of white flowers similar t those of the Lily of { : 
the Valley. It is of the easiestculture. 1b5c. > i) 
4 


S > 
LOBELIA One of the best and most showy vase and Raed! 
baskets plants; also fine bedders and excel- WAN 04. 5 
len for ribbon lines; Gwart and free blooming; flowers SS 
blue. 10c; $1 per dozen. ; eS S KS 
LIBONIA, Floribunda—Flowers scarlet-orange at they is 
——___ base. running into deep yellow at the top: NAN 
blooms in great protusion from December to May. 10c SR 
and 26c. “ 
MARGUERITE DAISY Queen Alexandra — N e w 
- Giant Marguerite »semi- 
wy Double Daisy. This South African Marguerite isa neg 
\) £F# f AZM novelty of great beauty and usefulness. it is the only true 
{ 7 ON a) large Howering, pure white daisy, with doubje, semi-dou- 
: gy ble and single flowers on a single plant at one time. 
GA Ss However, the double and semi-double flowers predomi- 
UZ OA eee nate. Flowers average 274to 3 inches in diameter; very 
MANETIA—BICOLOR. beautiful cut foliage; an excellent pot plant for winter, 
y besides very usefulfor cutting. Hach, ldc. j 
White—Best white, having aray of white petals around asalmon disc. Splendid for 
cur flowers. Each, 10c. 
Yellow—Same as above except color, which is a beautiful clear yellow,very hands ome. 15c 


in i i Pilogyne Sauvis—lIt is the quickest, densest, neatest, hardiest clim- 
Minneapolis Vine ber pth know of. The aries grow with marvelous rapidity (several 
inches every day) and are of the most graceful appearance. lhe leaves resemble those of 
the Ivy in shape and are produced in thousands or a single plant. Ihe tlowers are small, 
white, and emit the much pleasing musk scent. A single plant will easily cover a space 
eight feet wide by ten or fifteen feet high. Each, 15c. 


HARDY CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE..---For description, see list of hardy plants. 25c. 
MADERIA VINE.--A favorite climbing plant. Tubers, each, 5c; dozen, 50c. , 


7 Tubular flowers from 1 to 2 inches in length, flame color tipped with bright yellow; 
ANETTA MINE Bzcolanh the contrast with the vivid green glossy foliage is startling, making the plant an 


DOUBLE NASTURTI A t attracti d delicious] ted plant, producing flowers throughout the win 
most attractive and deliciously scented p. win- 

DOUBLE NASTURTIUM ter and summerseasons. Fine for edging or bedding. Double_ Yellow —Yellow with a 

rich crimson-feathered_blutch op each segment. 10c each. Double Crimson—Solid crimson. Price, 10c each. : 


: Requires about the same treatment as an Oleander. A more at- 
GTATEITE ORANGE (Dwarf Orange Tree) Gacive and interesting plant ornament for the window or son- 


servatory cannot be found, as at all stages of plant life growth, delicious scented flowers, fruit just forming and the ripe 
golden balls may be seen during the spring months in the Otaheite. We offer fine healthv plants, 25c; large plants, $1. 
OXALIS Beautiful Bulbous-rooted winter and spring flowering dwarf plants; an excellent basket plant, desirable 
for pot culture. White or pink. 10c each; $1 per dozen. A ‘ ‘ 

Ortgiesi. or Golden Star—Constantly loaded with clusters of bright golden flowers in forms of stars: foliage orna- 
mental, upper surface being a dark olive-green, while the under side is a shining metalic crimson purple. 


“7 ; ” 2 Mrs. Robert Sandiford—(New.) Grand white variety; 
PELARGONIUMS or Lady Washington Geraniums flowers large size. well doubled. beautifully ruffled 


along ‘ne edges of the petals and of a glistening snow-white color. 25c, 50c and $1 each. : ie 
Madam Thibaut— White. richly blotched and marbled with rose, the upper petals marked with crimson maroon}. 

large white center, immense trusses of large, fine flowers with undulated petals. 25c. 50c and $1 each. 5 

PETUNIA Fine Double Sorts—Propagated from PERISTOPHE Augustifolia—Dwarf; green, with yellow; varie- 

————— cutting; in variety. Each, 15c. gated leaves: extensively used for massing or 4 

edging in nibbenbedsy abe ~ eee A 
: , ,, ? It grows very rapidly in warm, moist p aces, sending outlong, — 
PELLIONIA (So-called Mexigan Peperomia) crecoine or drooping branches in every direction. e foliage 

fs of the most beautiful olive green, marbled all over with silvery gray and covered with a pur- f 

plish velvety lustre, while the under side of the leaves are brightred. Its drooping habit 
es it more desirable as a basket plant. 15c and 2ic. 

PILEA (Artillery Plant) Sempifolia— The well-known Artillery plant. - 10c and 25c. 


Phioxes—Hardy See list of Hardy Plants. 15c; $1.50 per doz 


PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower) Golden Spotted Passion Flower—(John Spaulding.) 
A beautiful variety; foliage prettily marked with a bright golden yellow. It is useful ee 
cemeteries and is an ornamental drooping plant for baskets or vases; unsurpassed. 20c. 


Pontederia (Water Hyacinth) 
Delicate blue in color, shaded with rose; plants will thrive in any vessel of water with- 
out soil if placed in the sun. 25c. See cut, page 43. 


PALMS 


___Are now the most fashionable decorative house and window plants. They require but 
little care, no more than a Geranium, beyond sponging the leaves once a week. Customers 
are advised to buy the large plants; the effect is immediate, and if placed in a handsome jardi- 
nhiere, nO more beautiful or ornamental plants can be founda In season for shipping al) the 
yearround. An elegant present for a plant-loving friend. 


Cocos Palm Sines 


The most elegant and graceful of all the smaller Palms. 
Its slender, erect stems are freely furnished wit graceful 
arching leaves. The Cocos are admirable for fern dishes, 
as they maintain their beauty fora long time. Plants 8 
to 10 inches high. 50 cents each. 


) Areca Lutescens— Dark flossy green kinds of treatment it grows sturdily on' 


leaves, golden-yellow stems. 75c to 36 throwing up a new leaf with most satis- 


each, according to size. factory regularity. Beautifully curved 
Latania Barbonica ne cee deep green leaves. Fine 
==<* Of easy culture and rapid growth. i A 

We Large. broad, fan-shaped, glossy dark 3 pen caves: et ay inches high, ee 
IN green leaves. Fine plants with 4to5 “ 15 ne iO “es 1.50 

w\ 3 to 4 leaves 8 to 10 inches high, $ .50 Pa 2 “ “ : 
4tob “6 14 to 15 “a TIEN 2 O 20 to 24 2.50 
“ ce “6 ‘ 4to5 sf 24 to 30 sy ss 4.00 
S 2 ze ae ie ag iB Wr 2s Bto6 i. 30 to 36 “ “ 5.00 
© kK PE 5.00 Phoenix Reclinata—Hardy and of rapid 
; Ai, { entia Belmoreana owe: Stands hard usage. A fine vase 
; = The most popular parlor Palm we alm. One of the best. Plants 18 to 


Kentla Bel ea grow. Hardy and rugged; under all | 20 inches high, $2.50; 36 inches high, $5. 
a TT 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 48, 


PANSIES 


One of the finest blooming plants for outdoor cultivation. Our stock embraces the 
finest mixed varieties, comprising all the various shades of colors with flowers of the 
largest size and form. Are raised from the choicest Giant and other mixed strains of 
Pansy seed and are sure to give satisfaction. 75c per dozen; $5 per 100, 

Poinsettias Pulcherima—Tropical plant of gorgeous beauty, the bracts of leaves that 

surround the flower being in well-grown specimens one foot in diam- 

eter andof the most dazzling scarlet. 25c and 50c. 

Plumbago Capensis -Deserves genera) culture; produces large trusses of azure-blue 

flowers from March until November, and is one of the best bedding 

plants. 15c and 25c. j 

Rivinia Humilis A beautiful little plant with racems vf snow-white flowers fol- 
a lowed by scarlet berries; in bloom and fruit the entire year. 15c, 25c. 


New Russclia Elegantissima A very striking semi-trailing plant especially 
adapted for hanging baskets, vases or window 


ee ee 


3 boxes. The plant is skeleton-like in growth and covered with brilliant coraired florets, 
4 soo rIng: like a shower of delicate coral blossoms; ‘the effect is unique and graceful. 
. \ ach, 15c. tl 

ie 

t/ PRIMULA 


Chinese Primrose—This is the best and 
most worthy plant we cultivatefor winter 
flowers, blooming ontinually from Octo- 
ber until June, one plant producing several 
bundred flowers in a season. 

Single White or Pink—Flowers large. 
10c and 25c ea. : 

Primula Forbesi (Baby Primrose)—This is 
the freest flowering Primula we know of, 
producing their sprays of beautiful rosy li- 
lac flowers in seemingly never ending pro- 

fusion. 15c and 25c. ‘ 

’ Hardy Primrose—A beautiful type of En- 
glish primrose. Fine for early flowering un- 
der glass or in open ground where they are 
claimed to be hardy with protection. 15c ea. 


ROSES 


Hybrid, Perpetual or Remontant Roses, (Hardy) 


These roses are vigorous growers, with flowers of large size and bri liant colors; they are double and 
very fragrant; the colors are of ati shades, save yellow, from pure white to the deepest fiery crimson; 
they bloom at intervals from June to November; they are very haray bu1 need protection during the se- 

atone canes fine collection; price, large imported 2-year-old plants, 50c each; $5 per dozen by 
Moss Rose Valued for their hardiness, exquisite fragrance and the beautiful effect af the delicate 
——————_ moss covered buds. Excellent for cemetery lots; all are hardy; three varieties, red, 
white and pink. 60« each, by express only. 


Water Hyacinth See description, page 42. 


F 


Hardy Climbing. Rose Prairie Queen—Dark pink, compact and globular The hardiest and 
hh bestof theclimbing roses. Largi plants. 50c, by express. 

The Grand New Rose, Liberty Never has nature yielded to the painstaking hybridist 
ee and plant raiser a more beautiful or more tisfactory color 
than that seen in the hybrio Tea Rose “‘Liberty,’’ which today marks the limit of the glorious 
deep, yet bright coloration inafamily by no means deficient in warm rich hues oj crimson red: : 
The flowers areof large size, witt thick heavy petals. A continuous and free bloomer, and we 
predict a great future for this grand rose. Each, 20c. 

Clohilde Soupert—Very prolific. Flowers borne in sprays, double, pearl white, shading to a 
cénter of rosy pink, but varying sometimes on the same plant from pure white to deep silvery 
‘rose. A grand bedding variety: 10c. i 

New Yellow Soupert, ‘‘Mosella’’—The color is 2 Hehe tint on beautiful light yellow ground. A 
grea’ addition to our simmer bedding roses, 10c each. 
Catherine Mermet—Bright flesh color= full ana beautiful; one of the most lovely shades 
and the bnds are of a very large size and fine shape. 10c. , 
Hermosa—Pink; very double.1l0c. ‘ 
La France — Peach | 
color shaded pink or 
silvery rose; one of 
the most fragrant 
roses grown. 10c. 
Marechal Neil--Buds 
of immense size; col- 
or, deer yellow. 15c. 
American Beauty— 
Flowers and buds 
very large: color, 
deep glowing car- 
mine, with rich fra- 
grance, 20c. 
Meteor—A rich, 
dark, velvety crimson, 
ever blooming rose 
of good size, double 
and perfect in shape. 
i 10c each. A 
4 Climbing Meteor— 
Russela Elegantissima Grows 10 to 15feet a 
5 seasor and blooms al- 
| most constantly. Buds exquisite; flowers large, beautifully shaped and 


of that rich dark, velvety crimson colorseen only in the Jacqueminot: 

' ine for summer blooming. 1éc. ' 

K Kaiserine Augusta Victoria (Hybria Tea.) — A deliciously fragrant 

-white rose. A strong, vigorous grower and constant bloomer; the flow- 

€rs are so double that the petais seem to crowd each otherand are the 

wery largestsize. 10c. , 
Bridesmaid—A delightful new tea rose of a fine, clear, dark pink. 10c. 
The Bride—Milk white; very large; double 10c. 


Perles Des Jardins—Richest yellow, large size, perfect form and tea- : : 
fragrance. 10c, , : : : AA 
Large plants of above varieties, 25 to 50 cents each. aN Chinese Primrose 


ot ape - ve”, ae 
> wy 4 "0 : yi 


44 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, — 


ROSES—Continued 
New Hardy: Memorial Roses 
These hardy and lasting Roses creep over the 


ground like Ivy. The leavesare glossy dark green : 4 
The tlowers are borne in clusters profusely during ke 
July and August. Used exte sively for covering a 


graves, rock-work, embankments, etc. We offer 
five of the best sorts. Each, 15c; large plants b0c 
each by express. : 

Triumph—Produces large clusters of pure white 
flowers two inches in diameter, beautifully imbri- 
cated and well furmed; very sweet scented. 

South Orange Perfeciion—Produces multitudes 
of the most perfectly formed double fiowers. Col- 
or, soft blush pink at tips. 

Universal Favorite—Double flowers over two in- 
ches in diameter and of a beautiful rose color. 

Pink Roamer—The single tlowers, which are pro- 
duced in close heads, are nearly two inches in 
diameter; bright, rose pink. 

Rosa Wichuariana—Flowers pure white, single, 
with yellow center and have a strong Wild Rose 
fragrance. Showsa growth of 10 to 12 feet in asea- 
son, Spreading as it grows. 


THE NEW ROSE—BABY RAMBLER 
or The Everblooming Dwarf Crimson 
Rambier 


The greatest bedding and forcing rose in existence. 
It }lboms every day of the year in the house. 
Out of doors from May until November. it 
is perfectly hardy and remarkably vig- 
Orous and free from tnsects and 
fungus. 

Decidedly the best 'rose novelty of the season 
pnd the very best red bedding rose in existence. 
It originated at Orleans, France, from a cross of 
the L1imson Rambler and a Polyanthus variety. Ii may 
be called a perpetual blooming dwarf Crimsus;. Rambler. 
The bush is vigorous, absolutely hardy, about 24 inches in 
height and the introducers c.aim itwill bloom every day of 
the summer anc fall untii severe frosts when grown out 


doors. Sometinesas high as 120 howers have been count- 
ed on a single panicle. Color bright glowing scarlet. 
Firsi size, young plants. 15c each. Second size 25c each. 
‘Large size, 4-inch pots, 50c each. Extra large size $1.60 
to $2.00 each. 


Cothilde Soupert 


WHITE BABY RAMBLER 

‘*Schneewittchen’’—In this bush rose we have a true white Baby Rambler, iden- 
tical with the red and pink Baby. Ramblers except in color. which is a pure white. 
Flowers continually throughout the season and is perfectly hardy with slight protec- 
tion. Stock limited. Each 20c;3for50c, 3-inch pots 40c; 4-inch pots 75c. © c 

DOROTHY PERKINS ; 

New Rambler Rose—As hardly as Crimson Rambler and same habit of growth. 
The flowers are about one and »ne-half inches across; are borne in clusters of from ten — 
to thirtv and are very double; the petals are very prettily rolled back and crinkled. 
a The color isa most beautiful shell pink and holds along time without fading. Young 
: pot plants,by mail, each, 15c. Strong two-year old plants, by express, each, 50c. ie 


THE PHILADELPHIA CRIMSON RAMBLER st 
It differs from the Crimson Rambler in two important particulars. First, the 
color is brighter, deeper, anu more ; 
intense. Second, the flowers are 
perfectly double to the center. It is 
a strong, healthy grower, free and 
abundant bloomer. Small plants, 
26c each; two-year old plants, each, 
50c. 


CLIMBING CLOTHIDE 
SOUPERT 


This grand new Rose is of the 
climbing form of the well-known 
and popular Rose, Clothilde Sou- 
pert. it. a vigorous grower, form- 
ing canes 15 feet in one season, and 
covered with large clusters of flow- 
ersallSumme: FKlowers are large 
double and a beautiful shell pink, 
forming the buds in clusters. Per: - 
fectly hardy and will star any kind 
of weather. We cheerfully recom- 
: mend it as the best of all the hardy 

e ever-blooming Roses. Small plants, 
Dorothy Perkins each, 15c. 


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CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 45 


ROSES—Continued 
CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE 


We consider this the most wonderful of all the new Roses. We 
have had this summer branches seven feet long, loaded down 
with large clusters of these brilliantred Roses. One would hard- 
ly believe it possible, that so many could be produced on one 
shoot. A superb climber; cannot be excelled, while it is also 
magnificent in bush form. One of the striking characteristics of 
this Rose is itsremarkble color, which is of the brightest crimson 
and remains so tothe end. The flowers with which the plant is 
covered are produced in large trusses of pyramidal form and car- 
rying thirty toforty flowers, which remain on the plant a_long 
time. The foliage is bright green and glossy and contrasts finely 
with the bright crimson of the Rose. The plant seems to be as 
hardy asthe old Prairie Queen. Every garden should contain 
this grand Rose. Small plants, 15c each; 2-year old plants, 50c each. 

Yellow Rambler (Aglaia)—The flowers are borne in clusters, af- 
ter the same manner as the Crimson Rambler. The color is de- 
cided yellow. Small plants, 15c each; two year old plants, 50c ea. 

White Rambler a (Thalia)—A|most identical with Crimson Ram- 
bler, but that the flowers are pure white and sweetly scented. 
Smal plants, 15c each; two-year old plants, 50c each. 

Pink Rambler (Euphrosyne)—What is said of White Rambler 
applies equally to this except the color of the flowers is pink. 
Small plants, 15 each; two year old plants, 50c. 


Jasminoides—A beautiful plant of climbing habit, 
Solanum attaining a height of three to five feet, but can be 
frown in bush form. In pots it is a continuous bloomer, both 
summer and winter, but its greatest value is for outdoor culture; 
trained against a wall or trellis, and covered with a magnificent 
austen oe uit star-shaped flowers, its beauty cannot be sur- 
passed. IC. ; 


Azureum—Immense clusters of lavender-blue. Wisteria-like 
flowers, pueRty set off with golden stamens. The flowers are 
succeeded by bright scarlet berries, remaining perfect fora long Strobilanthes 
Gee ainellan la New. Much t ther Club with stiff and 

i ew. uch superior to any other Club mosses, growing with stiff and erect 
Selaginella Amelia frond six to eight inches high; bronze green. 2b5c. ‘ 


= A beautiful low-growing moss-like plant. Fine for ferneries or plantin, 
m © Selaginella in moist places. Each 10c, 25c and 50c. : 
Strobilanthes [It surpasses the finest Coleus or Begonia, which plant it resembles in ex- 
3 quisite colorings ot the leaves. The surface of the leaves are furni 
With a bluish and metalic hue, shading into light rose, with alight green margin. The long 
# sprays of lovely violet blossoms enhances ee Deantys" 15c and eh ; i i Fe 
1 valuable spring flowering plant, resembling in gro 
Soe lewesg a Browalias; the flowers are lobed, nearly one inch in diame- 
ter, opening bright orange and passing to arich, deep cinnabar red; it commences to flower 
early in March, continuing through June and July. 15c and 25-, 
Salvias Mrs. C. N. Page—Of dwarf and compact growth, seldom more than 15 inches 
high; literally covered with long spikes of bright scarlet lowers. Begins bloom- 
ing in July, three weeks before any other variety. Each, 10c, 15c and 20c. 
New Salvia St. Louis—A great improvement over the old Salvia Splendens. Grower 244 to 8 
feet high, forming large bushy plants covered with immense flower spikes. 12 to 16 inches in 
length, of vivid scarlet. Come into flower early and continues until frost. 10c, 15c and 20c. 


Salvia planted 12 to 18 inches apart, and allowed full development make a 
brilliant hedge resembling a row of miniature flowering trees. 


G A very pretty dwarf growing little plant. The foliage 1s finely cu/ and of sil- 
Santolina ver gray colorjythus making it particularly useful and valuzble for edgings 
and ribbon beds, as it contrasts finely with plants of darker color or larger leaves, like Coleus. 
Eee eet coz ee One of the most charming hoth limb: 

° © pia rming hothouse climbers, grow- 
Stephanotis Floribunda ing rapidly, with long, glossy, deep green foliage 
and producing clusters of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. Strong plants 50 cts. an 
$1.00 each. 

« Generally known by the name of Strawberry Geranium. It 
Saxifraga Sarmentosa makes one of the neatest basket plants when well grown, re- 
Se quiring shade and moisture. 15c and 2bc. ? 

- Smilax: There isno climbing plant in cultivation that surpasses this in the graceful 

_________ beauty of its foliage; it is indispensable for cut flower work. as its hard texture 
is enables it to keep without wilting for several days after being cut. 10c to 25c. 

Swainsonia. Galegifolia Alba Produces spikes of white flowers resembling 
Sweet Pea trusses, from four to six inches long, 
in the greatest abundance the entire year. It is a free’climber and makes a very decorative 
i window plant. 20c. 
SANSEVIERA ZEYLANICA—Long, thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, with very dark 
\ green foliage, marked crosswise with bars offwhite, 26c, 50c and $1.00. 
‘ Tuberose Double Pearl—Very dwarf, stowing 18 inches to two feet high. 10c, 76c per 
ozen. 


Streptosolen Jameson! 


Armstrong’s Ever-Blooming Tuberose 


This variety blooms year after year and pro- 
duces single pure-white flowers of a fra- 
grance similar to that of the “Jasmine.” It 
makes a splendid cut-flower and should be in 
everyone’s garden. Wehave had great diffi- 
culty each year in procuring enough bulbs to 
peep pace with the demand for this variety. 
Fach, 10c. 


A beautiful class of plants 
Tradescantia for hanging baskets, known 


by the name of Wandering Jew. 10c. 


Gynura Aurantiaca (Velvet Plant) 


Velvet Plant seems an appropriate name. the 

leaves being always taken asartificial Leaves 

and stems are entirely covered with purple 

hairs, shining. glistening, reflecting many new ee 

colors. Any change of position appears to alter 

the color of the foliage. A grand plant of Tuberose 

easiest growth. Price 20c. t 

(shes OR SWEET VIOLETS—Price, 10c each; $1.00 perdozen. Large plants 2c, 50c and $1.00 

each. 
Marie Louise—Double; flowers dark blue and of large size. 

FOE) Syanieye White—A sport from the well-known Marie Louise, same perfume; flowers as Jarge gmd 

purest white. 

Violet—Swanley’s White The California Violet—Fine large extra long stemmed singie flowers. 


ai 
e 


Verbena 


Mixed—These are grown from the choicest strains of Mammoth Verbena seed 
rocurable. Their brilliancy of color render them unsurpassed. 10c; 75c per dozen, 
parate colors 10; $1.00. ; 


in Running Myrtle—Small, dark, glossy green leaves; flowers purple: hardy! 
Vinca excellent for basket plant. 10c and 1bc. Large clumps 25c and Boe ene ay 

Major Variegata—A beautiful variegated trailing plant, admirably adapted for 
hanging baskets and vases; glossy green, broadly margined with creamy white: 


flowers blue. 10c, 25c and 50c. 
Yucca Aloefolia 


A greenhouse plant with stiff, sharp pointed leaves, having beautiful white 
bell-shaped flowers. Price, $1.00 to $3.00. 


HARDY PLANTS AND SHRUBS * 32%" 


= 7 Alpinum. (B.)—An attractive shrub with 
Ribes, or Flowering Currant fregrant golden-yellow flowers and decp 
scailetfruit, 2%feet Bushy. 50c. 


Aureum. (B.)—(Ye!low-flowering, or Missouri Currant.) A native species, with 
glabrous shining leaves and yellow flowers. June and July. 3 to4 teet, 50c. 


° = o (Dutchman’s Pipe Vine.) A vigorous and rapid-growing 
Aristolochia Sipho climber, bearing singular brownish-colored flowers, resem- 


bling inshape apipe. Its flowers, however, are of little value compared to its fine 
light-green leaves, which are of very large size and retain their color from early spring 
to late fall: perfectly hardy. Extra strongplants $1.50. ‘ 


Flowering—Double White and Double Rose. 
ALMONDS Each, 30c; 2 for 50c. 


Boston [vy)—This very attractive clinging vine will be 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII oe recognized by our readers when we remind 


them that its glossy ivy leaves overlap each other and _ its long, delicate young shoots 
stretch up the stone wall of our finest city residences. The tencrils at nearly every joint 
cling firmly to the smoothest surface 0) rock or wood. The glossy leaves assume in 
Autumn the mos: beautiful tint of scarlet and crimson. The handsomest vine possible 
for growth on house walls, especially the foundation and the first scory, round the 
doors and windows. It is quite hardy, bu! some protection of straw may well be used 
mmediately arouna the plant in winter. 15c, 25c, 50c. 


Purple Leaved—Foliage and fruit of a violet purple color, very 
BARBERRY striking: fin2 for single specimens; also a desirable ornamental 
hedge plant. 25c;5for$100. Large size 50c each. 


Barberry Vulgarus—Fine for hedges. ate tac ane ane feeb, Re ae 0 BiZe i 
(Japanese Barberry)—One of the mos! beautiful shrubs in 
BERBERIS THUNBERGII cultivation, either for hedging or general purposes. Itisa Vinca—Major Variegata 


neat; compact growth and never need be touched with the shears. 
Je foliage is beautiful at all times, andin the fallturnstoamost __ 
T)liant crimson color, but its most attractive feature is its fruit. : 
The plant is literally covered with bright scarlet berries all the 
fall and winter. It seldom grows over four feet high. It is fine for 
the edge of a terrace and a!ong roads and walks; as itis quite 
thorny, boys and cat tle will leave it alone.’ Plant 15 to 18 inches 


apart. 

Each Doz. 100 . Each Doz. 100 
2-yr. size, 1 ft....$0.15 $1.50 $10.00 | 3-yr.size,2ft.. .30 2.50 $20.00 
yr. size, 244 ft..$0.50 $4.00 $30.00 | Specimen plants, ea., 75c and $1 


Rhus Cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree) 


A common old shrub that is known und¢er the name of ‘‘Purple 
Fringe,’ or ‘Smoke Tree,” but rarely seen in berfection because 
of bad pruning. In good soil and allowed to develop naturally. 
itisexceedingly ornamental. 8ft., 50c, : 


CLEMATIS 


The royal purple of this splendid. everblooming flower may. 
well be said to mark it as a prince among all hardy flowering 
vines. We pre- re 
sume every 
one of our cus- 
tomers who 
sees it bloom 
each summer 
promises to 
plant it in his 
Own yard or 
garden at the 
4 next opportu- 
Berberis Thunbergli (Jepanese Barberry) nity. It is especially 
adapted to open lawns or house fronts in the city 
or country. Perfectly hardy; blooms the entire 
season, bearing beautiful and lasting Howers. The 
.. Varieties we offer here are those best adapted to 

* ourclimate. Plant in asunny spot in good garden 
soil, dug very deep, placing the crown of the roots 
% of an inch below the surface of the soil. Were- 
* commend the application of well-rotted manure in 
holes a few inches away from the plantin opposite 
directions. The feeding roots reach out to these 
» holes, which may be watered freely, with bettersuc- 
cess thanwhen the manure is applied directly to 
base of the plant. 


! Jackmani—Flowers 4 to 6 inches in diameter; 
' intense violet purple, with a rich velvety appear- 
= ance, distinctly veined. It flowerscontinually from 
July until cut by the frost Large size, $1. 
Henryi—(Bangholm Belle). A strong grower. 
Flowers always eight-sepaled, 4 to6 inches in di- 
ameter-and pure white. Very hardy. $1.00. 
Clematis Paniculata—The best of all hardy clim- 
bers. Ofrapid growth; perfectly hardy; showy fol- 
iage; thousands of sweet scented flowers on a sin- 
gle plant. Thisis one of the most desirable, hand 
somest and hardiest of our garden vines and it is 
long lived and easy to manage. It will grow up 
against any outbuilding, trellis, up a pole or pillar 
or stump. The flowers appear late in September. 
The extreme rapidity of growth, the showy foliage, 
= beautiful and fragrant flowers and entire hardihood, 
; "serve to make this one of the very choicest of 
L CLEMATIS PANICULATA. recent introduction. 25c and 50c each. 


iN 


. CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 47 


HARDY PLANTS—Continued 


Siberica—(Red Siberian Dogwood.) (B.) A rare and remarkable 
Cornus (Dogwood) variety with bright red bark in winter. 25 and 50c each. 
_Funkia Japonica (Day Lily) White—This makes a handsome plant, with broad, ovate: 
STEEEDa Se leaves, and produce pure white fragrant flowers in pro- 


fusion. 50 cents. 
Blue Day Lily—Hardy.J ;25c.’ 


Honeysuckle Scarlet Monthly Trumpet—Hardy,. rapid grower, for rock-work, etc. Bright 
——_—_—_§—— trumpet shaped, flowers. 26c. Large size 50c. 


Halliana—A variety lately introduced, considered as a great acquisition; it is a constant 
bloomer: Bower pure white, changing to yellow; very fragant; good for trellis or pillar. 26c; 
| large size 50c. 

(Lonicera Tartaria.) A shrub of spreading habit, bearing blush- 

Bush Honeysuckle colored berries. atl the upright .r bush Hcneysuckles are vigor- 

ous shrubs and are suited to almost any soil or exposure. “They are valuable for shrubberies 

and for their profusion of lowers and bright-colored fruit. We offer the two colors. White or 
Pink. Strong bushes, 2 to 3feet, each b0c. 


Hibiscus Hardy Herbaceous Hibiscus—Perfectly hardy in any situation; grows five to eight 
____ feet high, forming dense columns; flowers five to six inches in diameter and pro- 
duced in the greatest profusion from July to September. Color, salmon-pink, shaded to crim- 
600 in center. 25c. Pion nen + Q 
ia— This is decidedly one of the brightest and mos 

Double - Rudbeckia Golden Glow showy among the hardy plants and of the easiest cul- 
ture possible. The plant iscompact, growing four to five feet high, producing numerous stems, 
Honeysuckle—Scarlet Trumpet which are laden with double golden-yellow flowers, in sizeand general appearance resem- 
; bling a Cactus Dahlia. Excellent for cut flowers, lasting well when cut. Should find a place 


; _inp every garden. Each, loc. : : 
hi i i This is without question one of the 
: Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora Ths Sch ae sein akan a 
have. ‘hey are absolutely hardy in any soii and bloom the same year they are set out. 
They begin blocming atout August Ist and continue in flower for many weeks. Fspecial- 
ly valuable Because it comes at a time when there is litile else to take iis place. The flow- 
ers, which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles in the greatest profusion and often meas- 
ure 10 to 12 inches, are white when they first open, Lut gradually change to rose color and 
remain in good condition for weeks. These make beautiful specimens for the lawn, as ) 
they grow about five feet in height and six to eight feet in diameter, having as many as ANY 
950 clusters or flowers on at one time. Strong doimant plants, each, 26c; large size, b0c. \ 


4 
; 


Tree form $1.00 each. Small pot plants, 15c. ~ 
Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Forma Nova 


(SnowballAvdvangea.) This magnificent, perfectly haidy, Americzn Schrub is the very 
; finest adaition to this class of plents in many a yesr. The enow-white blocms are of 
f largest size ‘The babii of tLe plant isexcellent, the foliege finely Hnithed., One of the 
~~ most valuable characteristics is its coming into blccm just after the ,assing of all the 
early spring Sbrubs, while its long flowering season, from early June until late August, 
makes it a valuable acquisition in any garden. b0cis. and $1.00each. _ 
Japanese Iris These magnificent Iris are among the most teautiful of our summer 
2 flowering plants. They commence blooming aLout the middle of June 
and continue in bloom five or six weeks. Many of theflowers measure’ to 10 inches in 
diameter. Our collection—importea from Japan—consists of the very choicest. Choice 
mixed varieties, cacy) ae 7 12 sore ok ae Wo 
i nother good o Ower, as handsome as an Orchid, now to be foun 
German Iris in maby new colors. A striking flower of crepe-like texture and n ost 
exquisite coloring, the gauzy veining reminding one of the delicate tracing of the butterfl 
y’s wing. They bloom in May and June, when there is a dearth of really fine flowers. 10c 
each; 6 for 40c; 12 for 75c. \ 
Bignonia Redicans—(Trumpet Creeper.) Another old-fashioned hardy climber. It 
pignonia has clusters of large, tumpet-shaped crimson orange flowers, It grows in al- 
most any soil and under trying conditions; hardy. Each 50c. 
Tritoma (Rea-Hot-Poker Plant; Flame Flower, or Torch Lily)—Pfitzer 
—_—— (The ever-blooming Flame Flower.) Surpasses the finest Cannas for at- 
_ fractiveness and brilliancy; blooms incessantly from August until November. Plants 
show from 6 to 10 grand flowér-stalks all the time, each holding at a height of 3 feet a ° 
great cluster of flame colored flowers. Not hardy in our northern states and would advise ~ 
taking up in the fall. Fach,26c. 
Gaillardia Grendiflora— Beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of 
= bloom the entire summer. Flowers 3 inches in diameter, center dark 
reddish brown. petals vary from scarlet-orange to crimson. 2 feet. Hach, 15c; doz. $1.50. 
Hardy Poppies (Papaver Orientale) Nothing can equal these in’ gorgeous 
—————————____ effect and. whether planted singly or in masses, their large flow- 
ers, rich coloring and freedom of bloom render them conspicuous in any position. They Japanese Iris 
grow 38 feet high and bloom fromMay to August. 15c ezch; $1.50 per doz. 


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' Digitalis (/oxglove) This old-fashioned summer-tiowering perennial needs no description: 
————— succeeding under most all conditions and in almost any soil; will give the best of satis- 
faction. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 


Delphiniums (Hardy Larkspur) 6c each ; $1.50 per doz. 


Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora—Begins to bloom early in June and continues in flower until 
— Killed back by frost; until then it is continually one mass of golden yellow. Very 
valuablé/for cutting. June to October. 2feethigh. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. : 


Aquilegia, or Columbine 5c each: $1.50 per doz. 


Holl y hocks These handsome, showy plants are at present great favorites. Their unique:growth 
7 soPgives them'a welcome everywhere. Asa background in large borders or beds of 
the lower herbaceous plants there is nothing better. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn or 
interspersing among shrubs they are invaluable. Ourstock consists of fine well-grown field plants. 
ready to bloom this year. raised from the best strain of Chater’s seed. Their flowers are large, double, 
handsome in form as a Camelia and of lively shades of color. Doublé mixed or in separate colors. 
Large plants, each, 25c; doz. $2.00. sna 
Lilacs Their great clusters of fragrant flowers are too well known to need description. They 
_ === grow freely and flower profusely, thriving in poorsoil, stand abuse, neglect, drought, 
heat and cold. Small size, 25c; large size, 50c and $1.00. 


Li Will thrive in any common soil and shady situation where few other 
Lily of the Valley plants will succeed. 10c; 60c per dozen. 


Pinks Masey. Garden, or Scotch—Splendid for borders and cemetery planting. 10c; large size, 
BERD DBC, 


Pzeonies Double large flowering in red, white and pink, fine two eye roots. Each, 35c; 3for 
$1.00. 


’ Case The most beautiful weeping tree ofrecent introduction, wholly 
Teas’ Weeping Mulberry unlike anything heretofore introduced: The slender branches 
grow downward parallel with the stem, formingan umbrella-like shape. All who have seen it agree 
that in light, airy gracefulness, delicacy of form and motion, it is without a rival. It undoubtedly’ 
takes the foremost place among weeping trees. It has beautiful foliage, is hardy, enduring the cold . 
of the north and the heat of the south, safe and easy to transplant. Admirably adapted for ornament- 
ing small or largé grounds, or for cemetery planting. Trees 6 to 8 feet, with 3- year-old heads, each 
$2.50; 3 for $7.00; $12.00 for 25. ne be : : ae 


+ oe, 5 


48 -+| N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


HARDY PLANTS—Continued 


Philadelphus Coronarius, or Mock Orange Tall growing and one of the 
fectly hardy: covered in summ er with | luste Eswe ice rey Penis 

periectly haray: r wi arge clus a f i 

flowers. 60c, $1.00 and $2.00 each. S panies heemaa ets ss 


hloxes Hardy or Perennial—Few plants give greater satisfaction to the amateur 
Ls : than the Phlox. The ease with SFE it is cultivated, the entire hardiness, 
their extendedseason of blooming and the varied and beautiful color of the flowers 
ake them very desirable. In variety, lic; $1.50 perdozen. Large,25c each; $2.50 
per doz. 


New Hardy Spirea Yan Houttei—A splendid new garden shrub; entirely hardy 
usd nl Se ed Ua and one of the most beautiful of all: immense bloomer; 
pure snow-white flowers, borne in elegant plume-shaped clusters all over the plant. 
No other shrub equal to Spirea Van Houttei for hedge. 25c, 50c, $1.00 and $2.00. 
Anthony Waterer (B.)—(Perpetual-blyoming Red Spiraea.) A fine, hardy, perpet- 
ual- blooming shrub, very desirable for the lawn. Makes nice, round bushrs 8 ft. high @%& 
and wide; beginning to bloom almost as soon as planted; rose red tlowersin large, fEae 
round clusters all over the bush. 1 ft., Bushy, 25c; 1 to 134 ft, Bushy, 50c. 


Shasta Daisy Perfectly hardy, of easy cultivation and blooms for several months; Wsaes™ 
—______~._ the flowers are large, averaging a foot or more in circumference, 
with large, broad petals of purest white. One of Mr. Burbank’s productions. One 
foot June to October. Each 15c; 12 for $1.50. . 


Teaaeereees 


Hardy Phlox 


Wistarias A family of elegant climbers; grand for walls, which, 
_____sfrom their vigorous growth, they soon cover. Flow- 
ers are borne in long, pendant clusters. 


ALBA—Flowers white, in drooping racemes, 50c each. : 
MAGNIFICA — Dense clusters of purple-lilac flowers, 25c each; 
large plants 50c each. 


Viburnum Sterilis Old-Fashioned Snow Ball. 58c and ‘ 
en Ae POO eaAChy ¢ 


Jack-and-the-Bean-Stalk-Vine see page 41 


Crab Bechtel’s Double Flowering—The most beautiful of all the 
~—-&™ flowering Cral sifor this locality. Perfectly hardy. Trees of 
medium size are covered in early spring withlarge, beautiful double, 
fragrant flowers of a delicate pinkcolor. Trees 4 feet high, each $1.25. 


Achillea. Milfoil or Yarrow 


THE PEARL.- One ofthe very best white flowered plants forthe border. The flowers are 
borne in the greatest profusion the entire summer on strong erect stems, pure white in color, 
somiew a resembling Pompon Chrysanthemum. As a summer cut bloom it is a great acquisi- — 

on. . : ! 
1 These are pretty shrubs of medium size. All natives of 
Forsythia (Golden Bell) Chinaaud Japan. The flowers are drooping, golden yellow, 
and appear very early in spring before the leaves. The best very early flowering shrubs. Ad- 
mired by thousands in Chicago parks. 25 and 6@c each. ‘ 


he Chinese Matrimony Vine (Lycium Chinese) 

Hardy, and ‘a_ most vigorousclimbing plant covered with bright purple flowers, which are 
succeeded by brilliant scarlet berries nearly an inch long, eath branch being loaded with them; 
the contrast between the glossy. dark green foliage and shining scarlet fruit is extremely beau- 
tiful. It continues flowering and new berries are forming from the late spring until frost. The 
berries ripen in early autumn and remain on the vines late into the winter. It will grow and 
BN in Bay, situation, either shade or bright sunlight, and will take root in any soil. 25c each; 
arge size 50c. i : 
Prunvs Pissardi—(Purple-leaved Plum.'!(A.) The finest purple-leaved small tree or shrub,'®fThe 
——_———__—=_ young branches are a dark purple; the leaves, when young, are lustrous crimson, chang- — 
Ing to a dark purple, and retain this beautiful tint till they drop, later in the autumn. The tree is 
covered earlyin the spring with small, single white flowers, which appear before the leaves, Beautifal 
as lawn specimens, or grouped with other shrubs and trees for the foliage effect. 50c each. ; 


Rugosa Roses 

These Japanese Roses form sturdy bushes 3 
to 5 feetin height. They are perfectly hardy 
in the most trying places, standing well the 
bot sun and thriving in dry or sandy soils. 
The dark, rich leathery foliage is oddly wrin- 
kled; the large fragrant single and semi- 
double flowers of both red, rose and white, 
are produced in profusion throughout the 
summer. In the autumn they are followed by 
orange-red and scarlet heps or seedpods. Ru- 
gosa isextremely useful in rough situations 
and shrubbery borders, and we know of no 
rose that surpasses it. y 

Rugosa Alba—Crowded with clusters of 

iwhite flowers, foliage dark green and glossy. ee é : 

yg ear Boe tial with the above: except in the color, which isa beautiful red. Price, 
above 2 kinds, strong 2-year-old bushes each 50c. 


° ) 
Symphoricarpus (St. Peter’s Wort, or Waxberry) 

Small native shrubs much used in shaded places and in open masses. They grow well in al- 
most any soil, are quite hardy and very ornam -ntal, especially so when covered with berries in 
falland wiater. They erow 3 to 6 ft. in height, have small leaves and slender branches. 

Rocemosus. (B.}— (Snowberry.) July and August. Small red flowers, succeeded by abund- 

i k each. i i ; 

Sai Pais) Gudian Currant.) A shrub ef very pretty habit. Foliage, flowers and fruit 


amall: fruit purple, hangs all winter. 50c. 


’ CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 49 


SPO) __ HARDY PLANTS—Continued 


Dielytra, or Bleeding Heart Graceful sprays of heart- 
shaped, pink and white 
flowers, blooming in May or June. 35c. 


‘ 7 Sometimes also classed as Diervillas. The 
; Weigelias shrubs blown, after thelilacs, in June and 
¥C>\ July. They make astrong grewth, erect when young, grad- 
f ys» ually spreading and drooping into most graceful shape with 
(i age. Their large flowers are of wide trumpet-shave ot all 
colors from white to red, and borne in clusters thickly all 
plone then branches. White or pink 50c each; variegated foli- 
age B0c. 


‘Candida—White flowering Weigelia, flowering throuhout 
the summer,b50c each. 


Eva Rathke—A charming new Weigelia. Ficwers brilliant 
crimson; flowering throughout the summer. This is the best 
of all Weigelias. 50c each. 


Rosea—A beautiful shrub, with rose-colored flowers in 
May and Jnne, 50c cach. 


White Rock Eggs 


Sieboldi Wariegata—Upright, compact grower; foliage A Choice Strain. Price $1 per 
heavy and vigorous, light crimson vreen margined with Setting of 15 Eggs 


creamy white, which changes to pure white; flowers clear 
rose. 75c each. 


Hardy Bulbs 


for 


, Fall Planting 


a ee 


\ 


fa 


ae 
¢ 


Hyacinths, Tulips, 
Daffodils, Narcissus, 
Jonquiles, Crocus, 
Lilies, Snowdrops, 
A Scilleas, ete. 

Remember they must be 


planted in the Fall. They 
cannot be planted in the 


Spring. : 


ON 


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Send for price list ip 
September 


| SMALL FRUITS 
RASPBERRIES (If to goby Mail, add 35c per doz. for Postage ) 
CUMBER L AND Coal black, extra large and tremendously 


— = Productive, very hardy end a strong grov er 
Claimed to bs tne very best vor ty grown. 75c per dozen; $5per 100. 
The Kansas—One of the best black caps. As large or larger than 
the Gregg; jet black, firm, handsome and of the best quality; ex- 
peernely productive. b0c per dozen; $2.50 per 100. 
Cathbert—Bright red, very large, extremely prolific; hardy stan- 
Eee best for family use; upright growth. 50c per dozen; $2.00 
per 160. 
. Gregg—Large black cap; heavy bearer; an old favorite sort. 50c per 
dozen; $2.00 per 100. ay 43 
a Currants 


Fay’s New Prolific—The best large Red Currant. larger and more 
prolific than any other. The bushes are of vigorous growth and ex- 
tremely prolific. 2-year-old, each 25c; dozen, $2.50. 

Cherry—Very large and productive, most popular sort. 2-year-old, 
each, 20c; dozen, $2.00. 

bi ¢ White Dutch—Similar to Red Dutch, except in color. 2-year-old, 
f each, 20c; dozen, $2.00. 


ARASH. 


EU RAR 


<4 


RE KAS 


Blackberries 


Plant in rows eight feet apart 
in the rows. If to go by mail, 
add 35c per dozen for postage. 


Snyder—T he old reliable: y) eH a F 
fruitrich and melting; nocore; | UI UA ae 
WG 4 
EN 


Wwe Nawa J 
very hardy; best for rich black ANS) OTN) 
ee a ag Sines ae a ae HOY “LAN 

Gooseberries aa & \| 


Should be sent by express. If 
to go by mail.add 10c each for | 
postage. al 

Downing—Largest of our native 
gooseberries; pale green; sweet. 
2-year-ald, 25c each: three for 
Cisne Nena apace Wire plant stand No. 614 $5.50. Without arch $4.50 
, an! i re plant stand No. 614, price $5.50. ithout arch $4.50, 
Sencar hewn pegnatee No. 590, same as above, with arch, but much larger, price $7. 
plants stronger than old English No. 603, (see cut), price $4.50. d 
sorts. 2-year-old, 25c each: No. 591, same as 603, with three shelves. Price, $7. 
dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00, No: 506, same as 591, without arch. Price $b. 


Di is nd 


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60 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, 


SMALL FRUIT—Continued 
Grapes ; 


If by mail, add 5c each; 35¢ per dozen for postage. 

Concord — Well known and reliable. The best general crop 
grape, 2-yvear-old, each, 20c; doz, $1.75. i 

Moore’s Early—Black; bunch medium; excellent qualttys very 
early; a week or morebefore Concord. 2-year-old, each, 20c; 
dozen, $2. 

_ Delaware — Bunches are small, compact shouldered; berries 
Bere Sey round; skin thin, light red; flesh very juicy. 2-year 
-old, 25c. 

Niagara—Fine, white grape, bunch large.2-year-old, each, 20c; 
doz., $2.00, 


Strawberries : 

Varieties marked (Imp) have imper‘ect flowers; theywill not 
produce well unless every third or fourth -ow Of plants is a perfect 
flowering variety, as are all not so marked. [hus planted the 
(Imp) sorts are the nost productive. Price $5.00 per 1,900; $1.00 
per 100; 25 perdozen. Add 10c per dozen for postage if to be 
sent by mail. : i : i 

Senator Dunlap—It resembles the Warfield in size and color; ripens at the same time and remains Y 
in bearing longer; has a perfect blossom; is hardy and wonderfully productive. One of the best. ‘ 

Gandy—The best late variety in cultivation. Berries large, of fine form and excellent quality. 

Flesh drm; a good shipper. : 


Warfield No, 2—(Imp) A great market berry; dark crimson. ‘| 
Haverland—(Imp) Long, conical berry. brightred: very productive; good quality: moderately 


rm. 

Beder Wood—One of the earliest, of good size and color; very productive. 
Lovett’s Early—Fruit large and of good quality, excellent for market or home use. 
Splendid, medium size, bright scarlet, very productive. 


FARM SEEDS | 


DISCLAIMER: While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty 
express or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they must be returned at once, 


and the money that has been paid for same will i 
JAPANESE, 
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PRICES SSUBJECT TO MARKET [CHANGE 
WITHOUT NOTICE 


Please note that the prices given on all Karn! Se@as by 
the half peck, peck, half bushel and bushel are Net F. O. B. 
at Cedar Rapids, and subject to market change without 
notice, the purchaser paying all transportation charges. 
We make no charge for cartage. Bags extra. 25c each. un- 
less otherwise noted. Write for special prices on large 
quantities. 


Buckwheat _ 
a New Japanese — large kernels, most productive and 


earliest. Stands up well and makes the best flour. Price, 
lb. 25c, postpaid; bu. $2.00; bags extra 25c. 


be refunded. I. N. KRAMER & SON C 


Flax Seed 
Bune clean seed, lb. 25c, postpaid; by express, 10 lbs. 
¥ Bird Seed 
‘ We carry a complete stock of bird seed and furnish the - 
TD, best and cleanest grades. Price subject to market changes, 
D>, Mixed Bird Seed—Per lb.. 20c, postpaid. 
H Canary, Rape, Millet, Hemp—Each, per lb., 20c, post- 
+f paid; 10 1bs., by express, 75c. ; 
| Early Amber Cane 
; Dairy farmers say that this is the most valuable fodder , 
| Re plant in existence for their use. Nothwithstanding its 
N freat adaptability as food for live stock, it is only guite 
! % recently that the real value of sorghum (or sugar cane) 
‘ has attracted general gucinions ae Biel merit is now be ‘ 
‘ ginning to be appreciated and the demand is increasing. 8 ; z 
\ about ten-fold every year. It is profitably grown anywhere from Manitoba to Mexico. on any good Peas 
4 ground, and does not appear to be affected by drouth. As a fodder, it is the most economica piantip : 
i existence, and of the very best quality. being sweet, tender, nutritious, and BECcany a by Sit Fa he 
l horses and hogs. Dairymen fad that the cows will give more and richer milk from its use, and t fe 
‘ claimed that as high as fifty tons of the green fodder have been grown per acre. It can’ be cut mercy 
: St times during the season it not allowed to get too high, and makes a good sweet hay. SOME S. ai 
; oe a, be acre for best results. It is a nrofitable crop also to grow for the seed, which is excellent for feeding ev a 
i try, and is freadenty, grounu 2nd substituted for buckwheat flour. Per. lb., 20c; three lbs., 50c postpaid. 
6UGAR CANE, EARLY AMBER. By freight, 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. Bags extra, 25c. Bae: 
UR? : _ though not so early as Spanish: more easily cultivated; very erect 
; Winter Vetch Siem and upright folie with large pods and kernels. PON in drills 4 
Vicia Villesa— fhe Winter Cover Crop. Also called Sand or Hairy | feet apart, placing the nuts 6 inches apart. Pat. 10c; Ib. 45c, fie8i: 
Vetch. This isa hardy legume sown in the Northern states in the fall Jerusalem Corn : i 
months; growing well that season, and remaining green all winter. It 4s otc . ~ 
supplies a place in the North that the less hardy crimson clover does in The best and surest grain crop for dry countries and seasons; 3 feet 


South. Asa winter cover crop, it prevents wa-hing or leaching of | hieh. Makes one large head on mainshoot and several small heads on j 
the aaviae the winter, and atthe same time being a nitrogen gatherer, | sideshouts, Sow3todlbs, peracre. Pkt 5c; ¥% lb. 152; 1b. 25c; prepaid. Aiky 
enriches the soil. Vetch alsofurnishes a very valuable hay or pasture. By freight or express, 101bs. 80c; 50 lbs.$2.75; 100 lbs.$5.00, Bags 25c extra. : 


i crop, 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. For hay use,1 bushel. Lb. 5 ‘ ‘ 
pet esate Bu. 60 Ibs. $5.00. Write for latest prices in fall. Milomaize a 
r i f shum, no.-saccharine, growing stalks 8 to eet 
Spring Vetch, or Tares ee ica te Greater and makes itscrop where corn would'wholly 


(Vici ivia—O: Vetch.) Sown broadcast at rate of 1 to 1% g d in! altos 1pahperacce sales 
bnahets "to eee wheat or barley, and sometimes mixed with oats for faa oes ee: 10 Ie 602; 5) Tbs. $2.00: 100 lbs. 
soiling. Valuable for orchards. Used in France and Canada as a substi- 23 Bags 26c extra. s : ae 


. Culture same as field peas. Per qt. 30c; pk. $1.00; bu. #8:00 
tute for peas Chufas, or Earth Almonds 


63.50. Bags 2bc extra. Pe 
eanuts Used to fatten hogs. The nuts grow under the gtound very near — 
i : c] i d destroyed by them if 
eres . ty grown; pods are small, but remarkably the surfa:e, easily reached by pigs or poultry, an z a 
cqig dane ied” Srtcentn lor Coico PepeBammaGeartke | Bebet ais (icon, Wieck ey, Nuk bere peelings. Saw i 
i in: abit o: e | inc : , Sak a. ude 
eee Dee: Ib. Abe eee eat e ale er EOE ara lbs. of seed per acre. Pkt. 10c; 1b 30c postpaid. By express: Ib. 202; 10 ~ 
‘ Mammoth Virginia—The most profitable variety to grow asa market | lbs. $1.15. i 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA MGR uso 


Kaffir Corn 


One of the best forage plants. If the crop is wanted mainly for fodder, it is recommended to cut 
down the whole stock when the first seed heads come into bloom. The second growth, springing up 
at once from the roots, will mature (in a climate similar to Central Kansas), a full crop of grain and 
asecond full crop of forage before the middle of October. Sow in rows three feet apart, three to fiv 
pounds of seed to the acre. Pkt. 5c; lb. 20c; 83 lbs. 50c, postpaid; not prepaid, 10 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $2. 


Japanese Millet 
Entirely distinct. Tt grows six feet, yields tsn tons green ‘odder peracre. When cured it makes 
an excellent quality of hay. and is a much relished green fodder. Cure as you woulda heavy crop of 
Clover. It may be rown from the middle ot May to the Ist of July, broadcast: at the rate of 15 Lbs. 
per acre; butit is better to ‘ow it in drills, 12 to 15 inches apart, using 10 to 12 lbs. per are, and culti- 
vate until 15 inches high, when its rapid srowth will smothe, all weeds. Lb. 25c, postpaid. by freight 
or express, 10 lbs. 60c, 50 Ibs. $2.50, $100 bs, $4.50. Bags 25 each extra. 


Pearl or Cat-Tail Millet 


No other plant makes so much forage. Three successful cuttings of one crop in Georgia yielded 
52,416 lbs. per acre. Stools at ground: thick foliage. Can becut wh-n3fe thigh. Sow 5 ibs. per 
acre in drills, 3fe>*t anart or broadcast at the rate of 25lbs. peracre. ¥% lb. 10c; lb. 25c, poftpaid. By 
express, lb. 15c; 10 lbs. 85c; 100 lbs. $7 00; bags 25c extra. 


Mammoth Russian Sunflower 


Single heads measure 12 to 22 inches in diameter, and contain an immense quantity of seed. An 
excellent cheap food for fowls. Every farmer should plant some of the seed in any waste piece of 
preuaes The stalks, when dry, make a good hot fire, while the seed-heads, with the seed in, make a 

etter fire than hard coal. Four quarts of seed wi!l plant an acre. Pkt. 5c, lb. 20c postpaid. 


Cow Peas 


ws A highly fertilizing and valuable fodder. Can be grown as a second crop, after wheat, in the 
north. The pods may be harvested for the grain, and the plant plowed under to fertilize the soil, 
‘The seed is ground and and used for cattle fodder; stalks and leaves also make excellent fodder, fed 
green. Poor, sandy land may be greatly improved by plowing undera crop of Cow Peas, and thus 
made into fertile loam. Plant in thoroughlv pulverized soil. oO not sow until the soil has become 
thoroughly warm. Black Eye Whippoorwill—Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c, postpaid; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00. 


Canada Field Peas 


Very valuable in the Northern States for cattle feeding. Excellent for horses and pigs when 
sown with oats. With the present season’s high prices for oats, farmers will find it very profitable ta 
sow these peas with oats forfeed. We have a splendid grade of Northern grown fancy seed. Ww 
broadcast and barrow in at the rate of 2 bushels per acre: if sown with oats use one bushel. Pk. 75c; 
bu. $2.50. Write for prices on larger lots. Baws extra, 25c each. 


Dwarf Essex Rape 


THINK OF IT. IT COSTS ONLY 40c to SEED AN ACRE. Farmers of the United States 
{ Kaffir Corn are just beginning to find out, what England has known for many years, that the Fodder Rape is the 
ny most valuable green feeding plant known, especially for sheep. Dwarf Essex Rape is easily grown 
Ta and perfectly hardy, and possesses remarkable fattening properties. One acre : : 
: will pasture thirty-six head two months. Pigs and cattle are very fond of it. 
€n sown in June the Rape will have to be fed during August, though if the 
crop were cut about four inches from the ground, there would be a second 
wth that would be useful after that time. For the breeding flock, a piece 
ould be sown about the first week in July, with some even later, and the 
chances taken on its withstanding the drougbth. It does well sown with oats, 
Bs After the oats are cut, the Rape grows rapidly. From “acre there was cut 9% 
4 tons of green Rape, or it yielded at the rate of 19 tons per acre. If the soil is 
: fich oe clean, sow broadcast; if not so clean, sow in drills and cultivate as for 
a corm. Rape is especially adapted for a catch crop, succeeding well when for 
§ any cause other crops have failed; as it, like turnip, makes its growth late in the 
season, it can be grown on stuble, and will furnish excellent pasturage when 
much needed in the fall. When sown broadcast use 5 lbs., and if in drills, 2 lbs. 
tothe acre. True Dwarf Essex Rape. pkt. 10c; % Ib. 15c; Ib. 30c, postpaid. By 
freight or express, 10 lbs. 90c: 50 Ibs. $4.00; 100 ips) $7.00. Be sure and, get the 
genuine. Bags extra, 2cc each. ' 


Pencillaria 


This wonderful fodder plant has proved a great boon to farmers, especially 

pce sections of the country where they have been delighted with it. It does 
"sot doso well during wet seasons being particularly a drv, hot weather plant. 
x _ It is an improvement on the Penicillaria Spicata (Pearl Millet) being much bet- 
ter adapted to growing in the north and prodacine a good crop where Pearl 

Millet isa failure. The seed is very small, and when it first comes up it looks 


Bi like grass, but yery soon changes its appearance so that it more nearly resembles 
wh corn, growing very rapidly and having broad, succulent leaves. It stools out 
wonderfully, our customers reporting as high as 75 stalks grown from one seed. 
a, . Bow dalMey Cnyane i ae pes ana Reus 2 ue seed per acre, ae 
es & . be; . 15c; lb. ; . $1. id. 
i By express, per Ib. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $3.75." et 3 ae 


f Soja Bean, or Soy Beans 


One of the most nutritious of all vegetable products. It will produce a cro] 
of 20 to 30 bushels per acre and is as easily? erown as other beans. Se: a et ape 
or feeding as green fodder, it is very valuable and nearly equal to clover for fers 
a tilizing. It also has a further notable use and for that purpose has been widely 
¢ advertised and sold Reeeys It is called the German Coffee Berry; also the 

; American Coffee Berry. hen roasted and ground, it tastes so much like Brazilian coffee 

i the difference is scarcely perceptible. It is certainly the best of all substitutes for coffee vet 

; found. Sow % bu. peracre broadcast or 1 gallon per acre in drills 

8% ft. apart and 134 ft. between the plants, dropping 2 or3ina hill. 

Price, large pkt. 10c; 34 lb. 20c; lb. 85c, postpaid. By express or 
freight, per pk. $1; per bu. (50 lbs.) $3.75, bags26ceach. . - 


Danish Oats 


(Utah Grown.) A very heavy, fancy Oat, originally grown 
in Denmark and introduced in Utah through the Experimental 
Station of that State, meeting with great success. Our stock this 
2. Season is the finest sample we have seen in along time. Pk. 35c; 
~ DU. $1.40; 3 bu. bag (96 Ibs.), $4.00, bag included. 


Swedish Oats 


Imported from Sweden and grown in Michigan for us. Very 
early, sturdy stalk, stands well the spring storms. A veryzheavy 
grain. Price, pk.30c; bu. $1.40; 3 bu. $4.00, bag included. 


’ { ‘Broom Corn 


Imp. Evergreen—The best variety for general cultivation on 
account of color and quality of brush; ripens very early, grows 
about eight to ten feet high, brush of good lengtn, fine and 
straight and always of green appearance wher ripe, and will not 
ge ee a get red in the field before itiscut. Price, lb. 25c, postpaid; 10 lbs. ~ 
@0JA BEAN, OR GURMAN correr BERRY. 1) Y GXPress, 75c; 50 lbs., $2.50. ° 


IF YOU RECEIVE TWO COPIES OF OUR CATALOGUE, YOU CAN DO US A FAVOR BY HANDING ONE TO A FRIEND. 


* eed (Ey hs 


3 I, N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, | 


_ Speltz, or Emmer Wheat 


A grain for dry lands, introduced from Russia. This is a remarkable grain and should receive the atten- 

allfarmers. It isa species of drought-resisting wheat and not inclined torust. Can be sown in the 

being hardy, and will produce a fair crop under almost any condition of climate, but grows best in dry 

e@ regions with hot summers, giving excellent results. Thrives on poor land in stony ground. The 

ox: ment stations of both the Dakotas report that it resists drought better than oats or barley, All animals 

it en Bresey and are fond of the straw. It will undoubtedly become a regular and valuable crop for Ba 
gtock feed. Drill the seed in, 134 to 3 bushels per acre; sow very early. Price, lb. 25c;8lbs. 65c, postpaid; § 

bau. (40 lbs.) $1.25; bags l5c. 


SEED FIELD CORN 


PRICES AND OUR TESTS OF THE DIFRERENT VARIETIES GIVEN ON APPLICATION 


ea 


Za pat 2 
au; Sates Ce a. 


eR SeREe Oe. 


lowa ‘‘Silver [line’’ 


fewa ‘‘Silver Mine’’ Dent Corn—The ears measure 10 to 12 inches in length and often weigh 1% pounds. 

, are very uniform in size and shape, with 16 to 20 rows deep, pure white kernels on a small white cob. 

matures in about 100 days, being two weeks earlier than Champion White Pearl. It is the heaviest yielder 
we know, having yielded over 200 bushels to the acre. 


Reid’s Yellow Dent—A well known variety which is very popular in Illinois and has taken manv prizes 
at various corm shows and fairs, it being grown quite largely for an exhibition corn. Until recently it has 
Been but little known in Jowa, though during the past two or three years much has been said about it at corn 

ows in agricultural papers. It has also been used as a standard at the corn judging school. This variety 

been bred up by selection for more than fifty years by Robert Reid and his son, J. L. Reid, and its char- 

tics are Axed and quite constant. The ear is of excellent shape, nearly cylindrical, tapering slowly to 

; length about 934 inches, kernels firm on cob, eighteen to twenty-four rows, with narrow space between 

pcolor pedis yellow with red cob. The ear is quite solid and rather smooth; matures in about 110 
and yields well. 


Jowa Gold Mine—One of the finest varieties grown. Quite early, with ears of good size; color bright 
goldenjyellow; grain is very deep and cob small. 


The Leaming—A yellow dent variety; ears of good size, set low down and nearly always two good ones 
to each stalk, from 12 to 14 inches in length, averaging twenty rows of deep grains. 


Pride of the North—A small dent variety, maturing in about 90 days. The stock is short and thick and 
frequently bears two good ears from 7 to 9 inches in length. 


Lengfellow Flint Corn—Eight-sowed yellow flint. 
White Flint—One of the best. 


How to Make a Lawn 


Some previous cultivation, or at least a thorough turning over, should be given, A cla xey loam is th 
best gail foundation for a good lawn. Let the surface be graded to the level wanted in parts and we 
rolled; a light raking following this will prepare for the seed-sowing, which should be done as early in the 
spring as the ground can be worked. provided the ground has not already been prepared in the fall. Three 
to five bushels per acre should be sown; the latter amount is best, for the young plant are but small anyway, 
and if thick, cover the ground better and make a smoother and more even turf. Never sow oats or other | 
grain; you can’t assist a weak plant by crowding it with a strong one. Our seed, which we believe to be as 
pure as can be found anywhere, is of the best varieties, best suited for even and permanent growth; they are 
earefally cleaned and are as free as possible to make them from weeds. 

A Beautiful Lawn, with its close, velvety turf, isa most essential feature in the adornment of all suburban 
bomes; without it the finest flowering plants and bedding seems insignificant, while with it handsome 

ands are assured, even with no adornment. Second only to that prime requisite -GOOD SEED—is time 

sowing, quantity to use, preparation of soil, etc. 

Kramer’s Lawn Grass Mixture—(One pound for 300 to 400square feet of lawn.) Finest quality: Lb. 85c; 

® tbs. $3.00; bu. (14 lbs.) $4.20. Blue Grass—Best quality. Lb. 35c; bu. (141bs.) $4.20, White Clover—Best lowa Gold Mine 


BROMUS INERMIS 
Brome Grass _ 


The most valuable new 
grass which has been intro- 
duced into this country dur- 
ing the past twenty-five years, — 
and is used everywhere, from 
Canada to Texas, giving sat- 
isfaction. It will produce ea 
wonderful crep of hay on 
land which is too poor for 
clover or timothy, and it re- — 
sists intense cold, and also 
the most hot, dry weather 
Forms a quick and dense sod 
and is a permanent grass. 
Grows18to 86inchesinheight —_ 
and can be cut two or three 
times per year. Sheuld be 
sown éarlyinthespring using = 
20 to 25 lbs. per acre if sown 
alone, or if with alfalfause 12 
Ybs,, with 8 lbs, alfalfa, Per 
lb. 30c; 3 Ibs. 75c, postpatd. — 
By freight, per bu. (1 Ibs.) 
$2.50; 5 bufor more: at $2.25, 


Pee re 


eins me: 


bork: 


quality. Lb.40c. Ifto go by mail add 8 cents per pound on grass and clover seed. : 


Pen eee meee ee TA 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA : 63 


GRASS SEEDS FOR ALL SOILS 


These prices are f. 0. b. Cedar Rapids, purchaser paying all transportation charges, but are subject to 
market fluctuation. Should any article appear high, write for samples and lowest quotations based on 
daily market. If to go by mail add 8 cents per pound for postage. Bags extra, 25c each. 


Per Ib. 10 Ibs. 100 Ibs. Re-cleaned Clover Seed 
Kentucky Blue Grass........... i ‘ , 

Fancy clean seed (bu. 14lbs.) .35 $3.00 Sixty pounds to the bushel. Price subject to 
Red Top—Extra clean seed (bu. market change. If to go by mail add 8 cents per 

VA IDS) os veree serene sere eres eee a pound for postage. 

Fancy clean seed (bu.42lbs.) .385 3.00 $25.00 Per lb. 10 lbs. 100 Ibs. 
Orchard Grass (bu. 141bs.)..... .30 2.75 25.00 | Medium Red Clover...... vases e80.25 $2.25 $20.00 
Timothy or Herd’s Grass (bu. White Dutch Clover,...,....... 4G 

ADDS Ne Geraci asinine vais staairen . 15 1.50 12.00 | rlammoth Clover.......,.... voce 225 2,50 21.00 
Millet, German or Golden (bu. ; ; Alfalfa, or Lucerme,............. 30 2.60 26.60 

ABIDS.) ceeseeeseeseeeeseeerese 10 50 4.00 | Alsike, or Swedish............. 25 2.25 21,00 


SEED POTATOES 


Prices Subject to Market Change 


Bliss Triumph—Also called Red Triumph. For more than 15 years a standard early potato in the 
south. Handsome, bright reddish, medium round, tubers very attractive when first shown in the early 
northern market. Pk. 65c; bu. $2.50. 

Carman No. 3—This is Mr. Car- ‘Gy HN NAN 
man’s grand success in breeding up V4 
_ alate main crop variety, and it is the 
BY") j F. 2 coming standard potato everywhere. 
“a Te eye fA In it he has succeeded in fixing those 
ser wee : 4 desirable points so valuable to every 
a For description, see page 52. potato grower: 1. Very large and 
handsome. 2. Remarkably produc- 
tive. 3. All large tubers are compactin the hill. 4. High table qualities, no 
hollow center or hard core, skin and flesh white, eyes few and shallow, will 
Be Keep without trouble until planting time. Bu. $1.50; pk. 50c; by mail, 3 lbs. 75c; 
_ Ib. 30c, postpaid. j 
_ Improved Early Ohio—The old Early Ohio ranks high as an early market 
_ variety. We have an improved strain of this potato, have eliminated the split 
ends which were so distinctive a mark on the old Ohio and obtained tubers 
smoother skinned and more uniformly shaped than the original variety, and 
increased its yielding qualities one-third, so that we now have the finest stock 
_ of unmixed and genuine improved Ohios in this country. Bright and free from 
_ scab and sure to please you. Bu. $2.25; pk, 6dc, 


improved Early Ohio 


Rural New Yorker Ne. 2—Large and smooth variety of excellent quality; white 
skin and flesh, with few.and shallow eyes. Bu. $1.50; pk. 40c. 


Irish Cobbler 


A chunky white netted early potato of splendid quality. Eyes are strong and 
well developed; flesh cream white, of excellent quality. Ripens one week later than 
our Improved Ohio, but of much better quality. Especially suited for dry climates on 
account of its deep roots. Is fast becoming the most popular of the early varieties 
By freight or express, peck, 60c; bu. $1.75. 


Sir Walter Raleigh — e 


An A 1 late potato. A seedling of Mr. man’s, whose work on potatoes has be- 
come famous. This isan improved Rural New Yorker No. 2. Yields almost all mar- 
ketable size potatoes which are a little earlier and of better quality than Rural. (Read 
Our description of 
Rural.) Exceedingly 
fine grained and white 
fleshed, equaling the 
ak : old Snowflake. By 
freight or express, % peck, 25c; peck, 40c; 14 bu. 76c; bu, $1.50. 


Cobbler . 


Norton Beauty 


t Claimed to be the earliest Potato ever grown. It is by far the most productive 

/ extra early yielding as heavily as any of the medium early sorts. It is handsomer 

_ in appearance and more uniform in size and shape than any other variety. Its table 

quality is superb and it keeps longer than any other sort, early or late. It is the 

i ate best all-around Potato in existence. Price, 1 lb. 30c, postpaid by express; pk. 85c; 
bu. $3.00. ; f 


e. White Ohio 
i There has been nothing to equal it yet for an early white potato. It is aselec- 
tion from the Early Ohio and is equally as early. The quality is much superior—a 
_ fine yielder and the very best sort where a market demands a white variety. Many 


carloads of this variety are now raised for market in the South and West. By freight 
or express, pk. 65c; bu. $2.25 


Seed Sweet Potatoes 


 Yeilew Jersey—Bu. 92; bbl. $5. Price subject to market change. Write for 
price and state quantity wanted. ; } 


Norton Beauty or Quick Lunch 


Fae - dpe REA tee yy > Oy). re 7 Va | oe 


" I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, = = = =——~ 


INSECT DESTROYERS 


¥ Ib., tin, 25c; by mail, 35c. meu ‘ i 
st Fjr Tree Oil—Soluable insecticide, effectually destroying all kinds of pests to which plants are 
subject. Equally effective on animals and is harmless to the skin and hands when used as a wash. 
m@ Full directions with each bottle. Per qt. $1.15; pt. 75. ane : 
Whale Oil Soap—One of the most effective and cheapest remedies to destroy slugs, worms and 
ober tasecrs on trees, shrubs, garden and house plants. Per lb. 15c; if to go by mail, add 16 cents per 
; stage. ; ; 
Tobacce Soap—For washing and syringing plants, trees, etc.; a valuable preparation. Per% lb. 
box 726) by He sy igs ; ; 
ammond’s Slug Shot—Destroys bugs on Potato, Tomato, and Egg Plants, Currant Worms, Cab- 
bage Lice and Worms, Flea Beetlesand striped bugs on Melons, Squash, Turnips, Onions, etc.; Can- 


ker Worms on fruit and ornamental trees. De th to the Rose Bug and Cut Worm. 
Apply with duster or bellows. Price by express, 5 lbs., 85c, 10 lbs. or more at bc per Re Se 
Ib.; 100 lbs. or more at 444c per lb. If by mail, add 16 cents per pound for postage. Se eth sia 


FERTILIZERS 


If to be sent by mail, add 16 cents per Ib. for postage. ~~ 

Commercial fertilizers are sure to come into more general use in the West as 
fast as they are tried. Their quick and direct action commend them to the gar- 
dener. The enormous quantities sold in the Hast give the best evidence of its 
utility and value to the farmer and gardener. 

Pure Bone Peak an calyels Ammonia, 3 or 4 per cent; Bone Phosphate, 45 to 55 : = 

ercent. Every b Be guaranteed pure bone. It is made from the bone gathered : =< 
Feat the plains, and ground without being steamed or baked. In small lots, by os 2 
express, not prepaid, per pound, 10c; 5 lbs. 40c; 26 lbs. $1.25. 

Baw hers Plant | Food—A first-class plant food. Smallsize package, 15c; by mail, 25c; large size pack- 

e ; by mail, 40c. 
a Walker’s Excelsior Plant Food—Large box containing sufficient for 25 plants one year, 30c, or post- 
paid 45c, small package, 20c, postpaid 3@c. 

Lawn Fertilizer—Our Lawn Fertilizer is a most desirable article for supplying the soil with requisite 
food for a luxuriant growth of grass, and avoiding all the objectionable features of animal manure, as 
well as weeds, seeds, etc. Our customers who have had it once, will have no other. It can be applied 
either in the spring, summer or fall, at the rate of one pound to forty square feet. Price per lb., 10c;5 
Ibs. 40c; 100 lbs. $3. 

Nitrate of Soda—Should be sown broadcast, and it is very important tosow itevenly. Two or three 
pounds on a square rod will be beneficial. Price, perlb., 10c;5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $4. 


‘ ll 
The Brandt Sprayer 


rs iis ae ables the operator to see 
A new sprayer designed to overcome the many objection, ingredients mixing just how 
3 So to the compressed air spray- 


they are working. The glass 
CES BONY bin the market. In- sprayer will not corrode or 
stead ©’ pumping the air|/;yst, and if accidently 
@ into the sservoir before 


: broken can be replaced at 
starting to spray, this spray-| once with a Mason Fruit Jar. 
er is fitted with a pump|price, each, 7Bc. 
which can be worked while 
you walk, thus controlling The Fountain Sprayer 
the pressure at will. Can be 
used for one or two rows,and 
will spray from 165 to 25 hills 
of potatoes with each stroke 
of the pump. Reservoir 
holds 3 gallons of liquid, 
enough to spray a row a 


a j any danger of bursting. The 
mile long with only one filling. Price, galvanized steel 


: M 5 machine is carried in one 
, with 1 , $b.00; ment tw F 
fee $1.50 eras Spas y atiachment tor ehiayiue te handlike a satchel, and the 


One of the best compressed 
air sprayers on the market. 
The tank has a capacity of 3 
gallons and is tested to an 
air pressure of 50 lbs. te the 
square in., which obviates 


Fountain Sprayer 


spray can be started, or stopped by 
a thumb lever operated by the same 
hand that carries the sprayer. 
Price, galvanized tank, $5.00; brass 
tank, $7.00. z 


LIGHTNING SPRAYER 


The only glass Sprayer made with 
patent slanting air chamber, which 
enables the operator to spray up or 


ol 
Be Ero 
The Lowell Sprayer | 


For applying insecticides in the form of a mist or vapor, 


The reservoir of this sprayeris made of glass, which en- 


Lightning Sprayer 


- : | revolving the sprayer in the hand. 
TRELLISES Just the thing for spraying the under side of the leaves of plants and shrubs. Itis 


: ally good for spraying horses, cows and other animals, as it enables the oper- 
Fan-Shaped — 18-inch, 20c; eau A - ; : y 
24-inch, 26c; 30-inch, 30c; 334 ator to spray all parts of the animal. Price, 75 cts. 
ft. by 21-inch wide, b0c. ; DEMING SPRAY PUMPS 
. Descripti talogue free. 
MOLE TRAPS For hand or power for all uses riptive catalog 


Hale’s—The best trap made. LITTLE GIANT BUCKET P UMP 


Each, $2. t The best hand pump made, working parts solid brass, throws con- 
Lane’s Patent—An import- tinuous stream, either solid or as a mist. Being iight, itis easily car- 
ant mole nae “Dae ver i & - ried around in a hucket, makin fe ESL ae ae for spraying low 
wroug 5 a or whitewashing. ice. $8.50. 
high. Each, Bbc: by mail, 60c. bushes, trees. etc. Cam be use Tr 4 r 
SPRINKLERS 


Scelay’s Rubber — Indis- Iron Reservoir, Lawn and Cemetery Vases 


pensible for floral work and 
winter gardening. Beware 
of imitations, as this is the 
$1.18. Same style, medium IRON CEMETERY CUT FLOWBR VASES. Best thing in market 
size, 680; if by mall, ots. for this purpose. size 60 cts.; second size 75 cts. 


in Many Styles. Send for Descriptive List 


Fir Tree Oil Soap—For thrip, red spider, black and green fly, mealy bug, worms and slugs. Per 


NS OIE Le ee 


Sa Pe. Oey 


down, or in any position, by simply __ 


CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA 56 


The Planter Patent Seed Corn Grader 


Absolutely the Simplest, Most Perfect and Rapid Hand Grader Made. Strong, Durable and Cheap 


' The Single Screen Grader will grade perfect- 
ly by first breaking off or shelling the small tip 
kernels. 

The Double Screen Grader does not necessi- 
tate this. The second screen takes care of the 
small and thin ones. 

Three grades of seed corn can be had by its 
use: f 

ist—Large, irregular grains. 

2d—Uniform large grains which we recom- 
mend for planting. 

3d—Small, round and thin kernels. 


ce Plant each size if you wish. 
Single Screen But plant them separate. 
Adjust planter for each size as used, thus in- : 
suring perfect drop and perfect stand, which will increase the yield of Double Screen 


corn six to twenty-five bushels per acre. Price, Single Screen, $1.00; Double Screen, $1.50 


iCuases) noxweed bills SP ee) O35) Plan- bs 
ain, Burdock, istles and other noxious 

weeds. It isa liquid compound and is put up in | b t B d & P lt S | 
containers, mh Groppey atiached ready, for hcu a ors, roo ers ou r u 1es 
use. ew drops applied in the heart or cen- 

ter of the weed and it dies, both top and root. MANDY LEE INCUBATORS AND BROODERS 

No injury to the grass from using Knoxweed, 

when applied as directed. Package, sufficient Space will not permit of de- 


for an i i 1 , 50 ts. tailed description of The 
$08 dinayelzed awe rae Mandy Lee Incubator, which is 


? j the latest development of scien- 
tific incubation; the only one in which everything is measured and regulated; the 
only one in which there is no element of guesswork. 

Are required to make 90 per cent to 100 per 


ig e 

“e Just Three Things cent hatches every time and in any season, 
climate oraltitude: 1st, correct heat; 2d, correct moisture ; 3d, correct ventilation. In 
other incubators it’s mostly guesswork; in the Mandy Lee it’s a scientific certainty. 


We have separate and absoluté control of heat, moisture and ventilation, all of 
which are fully explained in our Special Incubator Catalogue. 


Prices—100 Egg Mandy Lee Incubator.................. $16.00 
eG) 8 a PREP Nee: ors nic evelcisiel se 20°00 


>. 280“ ie ue PROTA ON afew sleocicsevsle 30,00 


The Mandy Lee 
Brooders Regular Hide oder 


gives direct contact heat. No lamp - Mandy Lee Incubator 

fumes, plenty ventilation, freedom = Incubators and Brooders will be 

for exercise, and combines all prin- shipped direct from factory, freight 

cipals which insure large, healthy ’ prepaid to your nearest railroad sta- 

chicks. 200 chick size $12 00. tion on all points east of the Rocky 
THE MANDY LEE FIRELESS Mountains. : 


~ BROODERS.—These are acknowledgedito be positively the best on the market. | No. 8, 100 chicks $5.00 
No. 10, 200 chick, $8.00. For other sizes snd full description see our special Brooder and Incubator 
Catalogue, which will be mailed free, 


) BONE CUTTERS--The Humphrey Bone Mill 


No. 1, ae Power $12'00 No. 2 Rowen Only ree ‘<s RANG: amen and Power: $15 oo 
s s rice without Stand, $5. oO. ill for grinding graham, 
2 Wilson s Dry Bone Mill Price with Stand, $7.00 cornmeal and cracking corn. 
Hovers’em Ike ahem. Price without Stand, $5.00; price with Stand, $7.00. : 
REGULAR BROODER 
Price without stand $6.50 


a Crown Bone Cutter Price with stand 8.50 


a ed 


Taumph Poultry Marker, Mann Bone Cutter Qe. 7Pirberche$ 5.58 
25 cents at Aye 
Philadelphia Poultry Marker 2°; 


_ Spring Lever Poultry Punch 2:5. 


@.P.PILLING RON 
PHIL AL 


j OER aS: 
4 A 5s 5 60 65 70 75 <= 105 “MANDY LEE : Cut 1 
—"\ fe HYGROMETER 


> j of0-H- LEE Co, Champion 
: eee Te] ITA Chick 
Marker 
25 cents 


The Greatest 

Incubator Invention in 
: 20 Years. | Thermometers, Mandy Lee 
Z, For Incuba- 
tors 


HYGROMETER MANDY LEE @cents 


ihe Anew invention for determining the amount of moisture in incubators. Should be used ForBr ooders 
in all kinds of incubators. Price, 92.60, Furnished free with every Mandy Lee Incubator. 50 cents 


ae 4 PO Ay ras OEE 


Egg Testers25c 


Climax Leg 
Bands 


Lee’s Lice 
Killer 


Price, gt. 85 cts,; %& 
gal. 60 cts.; gal. $1.00 


fo) in 

Ol Gs 14g in 
Price postpaid 25 cts 
per doz. Write for 
prices in larger lots. 


_ Lee’s Insect 
Powder 


1% pound sprinkler 
top cans, 26 cts. 
each. 


Champion Leg 


The great poultry - 
medicine for Bowel 
Complaint, 


1, N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLO: 


Chicken Cholera, 1 
Throat. Either liquid or tablets, price 50 cts. 


RISTS, 


> 


INIZING SET 
Ae 


: a ee ES 
GEORGE P.PILLING «= SON 
feo <= PHOILADELPHIA, 


Germazone _ Philadelphia Caponizing Set $2.75 


Roup, Canker and Inflammation of the 


Lee’s Egg Maker 3 pound package 25 cts.; 5 pound package 50 cts. 


THE AQUARIUM 


dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life 
eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. The 
fishes require very little attention and live a great many years. 
seasons of the year‘ cold weather does not affect them unless bucket containing them freezes 
solid. Fish shipped by express only at purchasers expense and risk. 


A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance 
to any place and is one of the most desirable 


They can be shipped at all 


GOLD FISH— While there are 
- many varieties of gold fishin 

the list we refer to the plain 

variety only by this name. 

These are more popular than 

the fancy sorts, being hardy 

& e d generally patie Beto 

ey are a species of carp 
Japanese Telescope ae ponds and slug- 
gish streams in China, and they are better adapted to'life in fish globes than any 
other breed of fish. They are universal favorites. of golden red color. Prices, 10c, 
15¢, 25c, 35, 50c and $1.00 each, according to size. Extra choice three-color speci- 
mens, when obtainable, $1.00 each. The 26c size (5 for $1.00) is the most popular. 
The largest size is only suitable for ponds or fountains. 

SILVER FISH—Thisis simply an uncolored gold fish of dark silvery color. 
Nice fora variety. Medium size 10c each; 6 for 50c. 

JAPANESE TELESCOPE GOLD FISH—This is one of the most interesting 
and curious of the Goldfish family, owing to its large and protuding eyes which 
stand out from the head at least 4% to % ofaninch. Owing to its peculiar shape it 
moves slowly through the water,and at times seems very difficult for them to main- 
tain their equilibrium in the water. Those of pure black being very rare and com- 
mand a high price at alltimes. Price, all gold, $2.00, $2.50 and $8.00 each. All black 
$3.00 and $4.00 each. Black and gold $3.00 and $4.00 each. 

COMET FISH—A\lso called “Gorgeous Tails,” “Long-Tailed Beauties,” and 
“Fancy Gold Fish.” They are without doubt the most graceful in their move-} 
ments of all aquarium fish. Medium size 85c each; large, 50c to $1.00 each. 

JAPANESE FANTAIL FISH—By far the most popular of all fancy fish and the 
most satisfactory of the imported varieties. The fins and tails are long and of del- 
icate lace-liked substance. 
frequently divided so that it might be called two dis- 
tinct tails. Nice specimens 50c each; choice 75c to 
$2.00 each. 

JAPANESE FRINGETAIL FISH—These aristocratic 
fish are undoubtedly the moat beautiful of all aquarium 
fish, having extremely long, drooping tail and fins. 
Choice specimens are very rare and when obtainable 
sell at $10.09 to $50.00 each. We can furnishnice young 
specimens at $1.50 each; select at $2.50 and $5.00. 

SHIPPING BUCKETS—Unless you order fish globe 
with fish it will be necessary to ship them in acan or 
bucket. For this purpose we offer two or three quart 
tin buckets suitable for holding 6 medium sized fishes 
or less at 10c each; 4 quart at 15c; 6 quart will hold 12 
medium fishes 20c. 

PREPARED FISH FOOD—Food for all kinds of gold 
fish. “Price 10c box; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

AQUARIUM CASTLES—Price according to size and 

pattern, 20c to $2.00 each. 
; CABOMBA, or Aquarium Mess.—This is the pret- 
tiest plant in existence for growing in aquariums, and alsothe most valuable. The foliage 
is of a beautiful light green and the leaves spread out like a fan,which gives it the name of 
Fanwort. Leaves are beautifuland regularly cut and resemble a delicate lace fem. Grows 
all the year round, but it looks a great deal better during falland winter months than 
during spring. May be broken any length and roots rapidly. Should be,weighted down 
so the base of stems areinthe sand. Bunch of 10 stems 25c postpaid. ; 


there. 


Glass Fish Tank 


FLAT GLASS FISH TANKS—(See cut.) 


Diameter Holds each Diameter Holds each 

7 inch ¥% gallon $ 75 10 inch 2 gallon $i 50 

3 its 1 at 1 00 12 3 2 00 
UNO ty 4 14% sf 1 25 Price on larger size on application. 


GLASS FISH GLOBES—These are neat, cheap, and consequently more popular than the 


large aquariums. The 8, 9, 10 and 11 inches are the sizes most used. 


Diam. Holds Ea. Diam. Holds Ea. Diam. Holds Ea. 
5 inch 1 quart 25c 8 iuch 4 quarts $ 60 11 inch 12 quarts. $1 25 
GLEE sung ie Ss 40c ST eas 75 12 Gy. 1 75 
Ti ees crea 50c LO! tet (5a aie 1 00 Tb, * BO yates 3 00 


AQUARIUMS—Strong, Iron-frame tank. 
$5.60; 9 gallons $6.50; 12 gallons $8.00. 


Capacity about 244 gallons, price $4.08 ;6 gallons 


The tail is V-shaped and 


Buckeye 50-Chick Brooders 


Brooder No.1. Equipped with a thermometer that will 
regulate the heat to any desired temperature and keep it 


No possible chance of chilling or overheating. This 


Brooder is complete with lamp, thermometer, heat regulato 
and yard at $6.00. ; 
Brooder No. 2. 
Complete, ready to use, $8.00. 
Brooder No. 3. 


Outdoor overhead hot water system. 
Indoors, Lampless System, complete 
with yard, $5.00. 

Brooder No. 4. Outdoor, Lampless System, com- 
plete, ready for use, $7.00. 


Buckeye 50-Egg Incubators 


Sold on 40 days trial with an absolute guarantee of 
satisfaction or money back. r 


Over 150,000 in Successful Operation. 
Buckeye 50-Egg Incubator “Style A” 


Complete with Nursery. This Incubator is con- 
structed with double walls throughout, is finished in 
cherry with two coats of varnich, and presents the ap- 
pearance ofa piece of high-classfurniture. 1t is com- 
plete, all‘ready to use at $8.00. 


; Incubator. “Style B.”0 Same as Style 7A, without 


nursery,tray. $7.00. set ‘ ; 
Incubator ‘Style C.”.7 Same'as Style’B. except that 

it has single walls and instead of two coats of varnish, 

only one isused. $6.00. 

)- We have these 

delivery. Forty 


arrival at destination. Complete catalogue free. 


ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or © 


oods instock ready for immediate 
ays ftial begins fromthe date of 


‘ary 


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STANDARD SEED TESTERS 


ey & is Of supreme importance to have the best seed obtain- 
_ able amd to know just what percent will grow. This is true, 
i, ; : no matter whether 
ei , ; you grow your 

th 4 own seed or have 

to buy. In onger 
toaccomplish this, 
every farmer 
should havea tirst- 
class tester, one 
that is strictly up- 
to-date, being 
simple in con- 
struction, easy to 
operate, and adap- 
ted to all kinds of 
seed. Inthe Stand- 
ard Seed ‘Tester 
we have all of 
these require- 
ments, combined 
with cheapness, 
considering eftici- 
ency and quality. 
The Standard re- 
quires practically 
no attention: the 
seed does not 
have to becovered 
with sand, dirt or 
anything else, or 
require soaking or 
previous treat- 
ment of any kind, 
it is the quickest 
and most accurate 
machine made, 
ke and is being wide- 


i he ly used by Agri- 
cra beac] Colleges, Farmers and Seedsmen, 
 Reice No. 1. Farmers Junior oo: - - $15.00 


Price No. 2. Farmers Model - - - 25.00 
_ Gomplete descriptive list mailed free. 


~ Seed Drills and 


The Standard Garden Tools “*'*!oguso{ Standard 


rat 


No, 12 '‘Standard”’ Chain Drive, Combined Hill and Drill Seeder. 
&. Single- Wheel Cultivator, Plowand Hoe. Pricecompiete Ox. 


BAZBLTIND WELDER. 


Lane's WEEDBR 


4XICELSIOn WESTER. 
Noyes’ Hazeltine, 
Excelsior. 
Lang’s Hand. 
Ea. 25c; if by mail, 30c 


Kramers’ Pot Hangers 


(Patented) 


The neatest, simplest, most convenientand only 
practical device ever invented for converting or- 
dinary flower pots into hanging baskets. hy 
buy expensive hanging baskets fied od can get 
our pot hangers. They are cheap and will fit all 
standard made flower pots from 2 to 10 inches in 
diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached 
to pots. Price of pot hanger with wire chain, 20 cents, 
postpaid. 


Something New-“STANDARD”’ 


Garden Seed Drills and Cultivators, 
Send for list. 


Planet Jr. 


Planet Jr., No. 3 Hi 


‘Planet Jr., Horse Hoe Cultivator No. 8 


‘six, eight or twelve inches apart. It opens the furrows, drops 


fhe New Planet Jr. No. 3 Hill Dropping Seed Drill. This 
drill will sow in a continuous row, in the ordinary way, with 
the greatest regularity; it will drop neatly in hills, either four, 


in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, 
all at one operation. The hopper holds two and one-half quarts. 
Jt is changed in a moment irom hill dropping to drill work. wad 

Price $10.50. ivi 


Planet Jr. No. 4. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder Whee! Hoe Cultivater and Plow 
Price, complete, $11.00; as a Seeder, only $9.00. 


Planet Jr. No. 12. Double Wheel Hoe, Prich, with attachment, $7.00. 
Planet Jr.17. Singie Wheel Hoe. Price, $5.00. 
Planet Jr. 12 Tooth Harrow. Cultivator and pulverize Price, $5.00; with whee 


” §6.90; complete, $9.00. 


Planet Jr. Horse Hoe and Cultivator No. 8. Has patent lever expander, handles 
andadjustable side ways in height, high steel frame, parallel side bars and hollow steck 


§ standards. By means of the lever expander it may be quickly changed in width frem 


wibe to narrow, or one side remain contracted while the other isexpanded. Am - 
tirely new and valuable feature is a lever wheel, which cam be changed im a 
stant to any depth. Price $9.00. 

Send for a Complete Catalogue of Planet, Jr. Tools. 


New Model Seed Drill. One of the Best and cheapest. Priee $6.88, 


The Buckley 


The Cheapest, most Durable ana Easiest Running. This most excellent gardeu 
has a 30-inch steel wheel, five small all-steel points shown in cut, one stee! she 
cultivating and marking, a mould board attachment. 

The tooth frame straddles the wheel in such a way as to bring the peimts 
directly under the wheel. This, in connection with the high wh ive guts 
lever power, and renders it the easiest ronning machine on the market. you 
only a private garden, it will pay you to have one. Complete, $6.08. 


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