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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 55.

[image] BRILLIANT POPPY.

POPPIES.
This grand old flower is fast gaining the universal popularity which it justly merits. Having for years been crowded out of our gardens by the swarms of newcomers, and forgotten, it has, nevertheless, kept pace with the march of improvement, and now comes around and surprises us with its new forms, new sizes,new colors, and the dear old flower which our grandmothers loved so much, again occupies one of the first places in our gardens, and we are proud of it; and well we may be, for through June and July it stands without an equal, the showiest of all annuals.

[image] NEW "NANKEEN YELLOW" POPPY

BRILLIANT.--It is a superior variety of strong, robust growth, from two to three feet high. The flowers have the petals fringed and present a variety of bright colors; these are pure white with a pink tinge, scarlet, rose, purple and other shades. The ends of the petals or fringes are of a deeper tint than the rest, and are so bright as to be almost dazzling to the eye. Unsurpassed for cutting, as they keep much longer than the ordinary poppy. Pkt. 10c.

ROSY MORN.--Flowers extremely double and of good size, forming perfect balls of a unique and beautiful shade of rose - an entirely new and distinct color in poppies. We consider this quite an acquisition. It is of the easiest possible culture, belonging to the annual peony-flowered section, and merely requires to be sown where the plants are to flower. Pkt. 10c.

THE SHIRLEY.--These exquisitely handsome new poppies have been exhibited in London and made quite a sensation in England. In color they run from the purest white through the most delicate shades of rose and pink and carmine to deepest crimson. Pkt. 10c.

THE MIKADO.--Edges of petals are cut and fringed. Color is pure white at the back, whilst the fringed edges are a brilliant crimson. Pkt. 10c.

DANEBROG.--(Danish Flag)--The peculiar forms and shades of color blend and again contrast in such a manner that the appearance of the whole is most striking and lovely. A large silvery white blotch at the base of each petal, forming a white cross on scarlet ground. Pkt. 6c.

FAIRY BLUSH.--The immense globular flowers are perfectly double and measure from ten to thirteen inches in circumference. The petals are elegantly fringed and pure white, except at the tips, where they are distinctly colored with rosy cream. Pkt. 10c.

AMERICAN FLAG.--The new plant is a remarkably strong grower, well branched, flowers extra large, very double, snow-white with each petal bordered with scarlet; the foliage is a beautiful bluish green, which combination of colors suggested the name. The terminal point has a wider band than the sides, making it extremely showy, distinct from all others. Pkt. 10c.

PAPAVER UMBROSUM.--Flowers rich, glowing vermilion, with a deep, shining black spot on each petal. Pkt. 5c.

[image] AMERICAN FLAG POPPY.

[image] ROSY MORN POPPIES

VESUVIUS.--Very brilliant. The flowers are three and a half to four inches in diameter; the petals are finely cut or fimbricated, which adds greatly to their beauty; color scarlet. Pkt. 5c.

GIANT NANKEEN YELLOW.--A superb new poppy. It is a vigorous grower, the perfect peony-shaped flowers - truly giant - are borne in constant succession for a long season, on erect, strong stalks, two and a half to three feet. Nankeen Yellow stands out as a grand novelty the nearest approach to yellow in this class of poppies. Pkt. 10c.

DOUBLE CARNATION.--A splendid assortment of the best double carnation-flowered sorts. Will make an attractive bed. Pkt. 5c.

FRENCH RANUNCULUS FLOWERED.--Many colors, mixed. Very handsome. Pkt. 3c.

ALL VARIETIES MIXED.--Pkt. 5c.

ONE PACKET EACH OF THE THIRTEEN VARIETIES OF POPPIES! FOR ONLY 65 CENTS.

PASSION FLOWER.
MAMMOTH.--One of the most desirable of all climbing plants. Sow seed early, and if well cared for and seasons are favorable, vines will send out magnificent blossoms the first year, three or four inches in diameter. Its color is odd, comprising a combination of blue, pink and white, which is beautiful, very large and showy, of a feathery and velvet-like appearance, very rich and attractive; foliage is a dark green, with handsome leaves. Vines begin to throw out blossoms when only one or two feet high, followed in the fall by a beautiful golden fruit about the size of a hen's egg. If left in the open ground in winter it must have some protection. See illustration with flower plants. Pkt. 10c.

ROSES.
It is not generally known that roses are easily grown from the seed.
MONTHLY TEA.--Double mixed colors. Blooms the second year. Pkt. 10c.
FAIRY.--The roses are only about an inch across, usually very double, but occasionally semi-double, and seldom single; they are borne in large clusters and are of many colors. What is most remarkable these Fairy roses grow only ten inches high and commence blooming in a few weeks after the seed is sown, and continue year after year in uninterrupted profusion from May until frost. Pkt. 15c.

[image of a rose]

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Your seeds have always given the best of satisfaction.
MRS. A. J. FRANKLIN, Livermore, Iowa.
I must say that the seed I bought of you last year were the best I have ever tried.
MRS MAY BLYTHE, New Bloomfield, Mo.
I have used your seed, and find them as recommended.
MRS. ALEX. GIBSON, Washington, Iowa.
I planted $2.00 worth of your valuable seeds last year and was doubly paid, for my seed all came up so even and nice. I thank you for the pansies.
JURILDA KNABB, Maryville, Mo.
We have always found your seed reliable and first class.
MRS. JOSEPH SEWELL, New Hampton, Iowa.