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DORR'S IOWA SEED MANUAL.

Charlotte-This is a very attractive potato, unusually large, and very sound. Pale rose colored skin, pure white flesh; a good yielder; ripens with Early Rose; vines rather dwarfish; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk: $1.00.

Davis Seedling-An excellent late potato. Tubers good sized, but somewhat irregular; very sure to produce a large crop, resisting either drouth or bugs, remarkably well; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. 2.00.

Dunmore-White skin and flesh fine quality, great yielder, one of the very best late sorts for profit; lb. 50c ; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.00.

Early Ohio-Another years' experience has confirmed us in the high estimation we already held this magnificient potato, and after the most critical experiments, we are perfectly free to say: that as a first early potato it is second to none in cultivation. So far as we have been able to learn, it has given entire satisfaction wherever grown. In the fall of 1881 we made extensive inquiry of the farmers and gardeners in various parts of the country, to ascertain which was the most popular extra early potato; the aggregate reports exhibited show, conclusively, that the Early Ohio was the most popular sort, and was very closely followed by the Early Beauty of Hebron. The Early Ohio vines make the most vigorous growth of any early potato we have ever seen; they are extremely stocky and upright, and very easily cultivated. Tubers medium size, and very even, remarkably free from small ones; color nearly white, tinged with purple; oval form. Flesh pure white, unusually fine quality. Matures at least ten days in advance of the Early Rose and keeps till July, if wanted. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

Early Household- A very early, new seedling, raised from Mr. Pringles Hybridized Potato seed. Good yielder and remarkable fine quality. Tubers are quite round, flattened on the sides; skin and flesh both white, the former slightly tinged with russet. We have grown it but one year, but have no fault to find with It. Splendid quality. Lb. 75c; 3 lbs. $2.00.

Early Rose-The well-known standard early sort. Pure seed; lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

Early Snow Flake-Among the earliest, ripening with the Early Rose; it keeps equal to any of the late sorts. The tubers are white, very slightly tinged with russet; symmetrical and uniform in shape; medium size; eyes entirely flat on the base, and but slightly depressed at the seed end. Its mealiness, pure delicate flavor, and the evenness with which it cooks, have never been eclipsed; grows in very compact clusters around the base of the stalk in the hill. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

Extra Early Vermont-Very similar in general appearance to the Early Rose, but is more hardy and somewhat better keeper; very early, splendid quality. It was awarded a first-class certificate in 1873, by the Royal Horticultural Society of London. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

Granger-Sent out by the Grange four years ago; skin white; pink eyes, somewhat irregular in shape; good keeper. In some localities this variety has attained a very remarkable reputation for productiveness. Those who have grown it longest speak very highly
of it. Our expenence has not been altogether satisfactory. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

Iowa Beauty-Very early and handsome. In some localities it produces abundantly of large well formed tubers, but with us, it is too much inclined to run to small ones. This is our only fault with it, and we think this can be overcome by a series of careful selections of seed. It was raised in 1875, by Mr. Perkins, from Hybridized seed obtained from Vermont. It is a beautIful white potato; oblong, somewhat flattened; flesh white and fine grained; superior quality. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00.

Indiana Russet-Tubers round, russetty eyes somewhat depressed; flesh extremely white and mealy; fine quality. One of our best croppers. Good keeper; somewhat resembles the Peachblow, and quite similar in favor; medium late. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. [?5]c; bu. $2.00.
[?ng] Pond-Very productive; rather late, white, [?ound]; good quality; tubers not the largest, but very numerous, growing close in the hills; well worthy a trial. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.
[Late?] Rose- Ripens three weeks later than the Early Rose; much more productive, hardier, and a better keeper. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

Late Snowflake-A sport of Early Snowflake, and fully equal to that favorite variety in quality and appearance, ripening three weeks later; very productive. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.00.

Manhattan-This new excellent late potato, has by some been erroneously called the Victor, although similar they differ in shape and color; the Manhattan showing more white on the skin, and the Victor is more inclined to flattish oval, whereas the Manhattan is oblong, and in quality we find it far superior and a better cropper, although both are excellent in this respect. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c.

Mammoth Peart-We have found this a remarkable yielder, and in every respect one of the most desirable potatoes we have ever grown. The Mammoth Pearl was originated in Ohio, and was selected as the best variety out of 2,500 seedlings. The aim of the originator being to produce a potato which was bug proof, combined with the best table qualities, handsome appearance and freeness of disease. The skin and flesh are white; never hollow; ripens medium early; cooks and keeps splendidly. Our magnificent crop, last
season, was a surprise to all who saw it. Lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c; bu. $2.00.

PARSONS' PROLIFIC-This remarkable potato we introduced to the public last season. We sent it out as the best late potato we had ever grown, and are pleased to say, that after another years' most careful tests, by the side of the most noted and extravagantly
praised potatoes in America, we find no reason to retract anything we have said in its favor, and on the other hand there is much to add. We know of no other variety which possesses the combined valuable qualities so desirable for a market potato. The Parsons' Prolific was originated in Iowa, by Mr. Geo. W. Parsons, who propagated it from the seed ball of the Prince Albert, in 1877. It was sent to us by the originator, in 1880 (the third year from seed). Mr. Parsons then said, "They exceed any potato I ever saw." Our three years careful experience, has thoroughly convinced us that the remark was undoubtedly correct. As stated, the Parsons' Prolific is a seedling of the old Prince Albert, which will be remembered as a remarkable potato in its day. This new seedling, not only perpetuates its parental good qualities, but developes [develops] new ones, not eclipsed by any late potato. In 1881, in a trial plot, with 35 of our best varities [varieties], it outstripped them all, enduring the drowth [drought] exceedingly well. The vines are vigorous and rank, with strong roots extending deep into the soil; dark green foliage; tubers medium large (the best market size, not overly large), and very uniform; skin pure white, and smooth oval form, slightly flattening on the sides; eyes very near the surface. They grow compact in
the hill; have very few small ones. The yield is among the best. Flesh pure white, fine grained and splendid flavor; a first-class cooking potato. We nave never found a hollow one. Free from rot. They are very solid and heavy, and will keep a year if wanted. It
is medium late, ripening about with the Late Rose. It was awarded the first premium at our State Fair in 1882, for the best new potato, in competition with the finest collection of potatoes ever exhibited in Iowa, The Hon. R. P. Spear being the judge.

Although our stock is not extra large, we have concluded to put the price within the reach of all. Price by mail - 1 lb. 75c.; 3 lbs. $2.00. By express - 1/2 peck $3.00; 1 peck $5.00. Not more than one peck will be sold to one address.

Peach Blow, Improved- Resembling the old Jersey Peach Blow in quality, but much more productive; strong grower; tubers uniformly round; splendid keeper. The greatest objection is a large number of small ones in each hill. The tubers are very numerous, with a fair proportion attaining a marketable size. lb. 50c.; 3 lbs. $1.00 ; pk. 75c.; bu. $2.00.

Peach Blow, White-Late, medium size, very dry and mealy. lb. 50c.; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $ 1.00.

Peach Blow-The old standard variety. lb. 50c.; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. 75c.; bu. $2.00.

Pride of America-Closely resembles the Snowflake in appearance and quality, ripens a few days later, is more productive and adapted to a greater variety of soils, good yielder and excellent keeper. lb. 50c.; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.00.