1881

Established 1871.

Dorr's Iowa Seed Manual For 1881

Containing Also A Large List of the Choicest Small Fruit

Firefly Plow, Preparing the soil for Dorr's Iowa Seeds. [Image: Drawing of woman pushing and man pulling a plow.] Dorr's Iowa Seeds. And many miscellaneous articles

For The Farm and Garden, Offered By C. W. Dorr, Grower, Dealer and Importer. Des Moines, Iowa.

Orders for Seeds should be forwarded as early as possible, to insure their being filled before our stock is broken.

If you will send the names and address of any persons who are liable to need good seeds, Manuals will be gladly sent to them.

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The Iowa Homestead. - This old friend comes back to us again with its good old name. Gov. B. F. Gue, who, our readers will rrecollect [recollect] for many years, owned and edited the Northwest, now the Messenger, here in Fort Dodge, has lately bought of Dr. Sprague the Stock Journal and given to it is old name, The Iowa Homestead, so familiar to us all, and is going to give to the farmers of Iowa an independent agrricultural [agricultural] paper. We expect to see some pretty plain truths spoken. Gov. Gue speaks his own thoughts, and he has ability to express them on the pages of the Homestead in a way tthat [that] will tell. This is only another evidence of the facts we have before called to the attention of our readers viz., that there is a grand day dawning for the farmers of Iowa. There is talent and ability being given to agricultural writing that will tell wonderfully upon the intelligence of the men and women of the farm. With unfeigned gladness we hail Gov Gue as one of the writers in farm literature who will be true to the highest interests of the farmers. We would rejoice to see the Homestead go into every homestead of our great State, for we believe its weekly visits would be a mighty lever to lift up the tiller of the soil to his true position. We can most heartily recommend every farmer to make it one of the indispensable things of his household.-L.S. Coffin in Fort Dodge Messenger.

[label blocks first part of text] [label text] My New Iowa Seed Manual will be ready for mailing, about January 1st. Write for it! A copy will then be sent to you without writing.

[covered text] [This Catalogue contains a select list of the choicest and most approved v]arieties of vegetable and flower seeds, of both foreign and domestic origin, which have been proven to be suitable to the climate of the United States.

The list is not as extended as these offered by some Seedsmen, who evidently pride themselves in confounding the purchaser by advertising unworthy or identical sorts. It is the design to offer nothing unworthy of a place in every garden.

Believing low prices would better subserve the interests of our customers than an expensive elaborate catalogue they have been given the benefit of such judgment.

No attempt is made to compete with venders of cheap or doubtful seeds.

No seeds are sold on commission.

Nothing is substituted except in cases where an article is entirely sold and having another of equa or better quality than that ordered, the substitution can make no material difference to the purchaser.

Everything is carefully and thoroughly tested in the Winter, and nothing sold that does not prove to be perfectly good.

I CLAIM—That my seeds are fresh and reliable.

That with proper treatment, the climate and soil being in a proper condition, they will grow.

That prices are as low as good, fresh seeds can be sold for.

That all papers are large and well filled.

That my business is conducted in an honorable and business like manner.

From the fact that the success of the crop depends on so many contingencies entirely beyond the control of the seed grower, to warrant seeds to invariably produce a perfect crop would be rank quackery, and while I exercise the greatest possible care to have everything strictly reliable and perfectly satisfactory in every particular, yet I can not warrant the same and am not liable or responsible for any loss or damage arising from any seeds sold by me.

I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE that all money sent by Registered Letter, Post Money Order or Bank Draft will reach me. The expense of sending money in this manner may in all cases, where the order amounts to $2.00 or upwards, be deducted from the amount sent. Small amounts may be sent in stamps when more convenient. Do not moisten them in the least, but place them safely in sealed letter. Do not send private checks, as they have to be returned for collection.

That all seeds sent out by me will reach the purchaser in perfect condition.

Send your orders early as convement, so they may be filled before the stock is broken.

Write plainly and do not forget to sign your name with full post office address.

Terms—Cash must accompany all orders.

DISCOUNTS ON SEEDS.

All 5 cent packets, 50 cents per full dozen. All ten cent packets, $1.00 per full dozen. On all orders for vegetable seeds (except packets at the dozen rate) amounting to $5.00, and not exceeding $10.00, five per cent. On orders amounting to $10.00, and not exceeding $25.00, ten per cent. Write for special discounts on larger orders than $25.00, sending list of seeds wanted.

AM I RESPONSIBLE—A great many people naturally hesitate to send money away, fearing it will be lost; and in order that any such may feel fully satisfied that they will receive the seeds ordered, I would respectfully refer them to the PostMaster, Agents of the American and United States Express Companies, to any bank or large business house in the city.

Remember the prices quoted (with the exception of peas, beans and corn, in larger quantities than by the packet, and miscellaneous articles—except where noted)—include express or mail charges prepaid through by me.

C. W. DORR. Des Moines, Iowa.

ELEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

OFFICE DORR'S IOWA SEED STORE, JAN'Y, 1881.

To all who have occasion to plant seeds:

This catalogue contains a select list of the choicest and most approved varieties of vegetable and flower seeds, of both foreign and domestic origin, which have been proven to be suitable to the climate of the United States.

The list is not as extended as these offered by some Seedsmen, who evidently pride themselves in confounding the purchaser by advertising unworthy or identical sorts. It is the design to offer nothing unworthy of a place in every garden.

Believing low prices would better subserve the interests of our customers than an expensive elaborate catalogue they have been given the benefit of such judgment.

No attempt is made to compete with venders of cheap or doubtful seeds.

No seeds are sold on commission.

Nothing is substituted except in cases where an article is entirely sold and having another of equal or better quality than that ordered, the substitution can make no material difference to the purchaser.

Everything is carefully and thoroughly tested in the Winter, and nothing sold that does not prove to be perfectly good.

I CLAIM—That my seeds are fresh and reliable.

That with proper treatment, the climate and soil being in a proper condition, they will grow.

That prices are as low as good, fresh seeds can be sold for.

That all papers are large and well filled.

That my business is conducted in an honorable and business like manner.

From the fact that the success of the crop depends on so many contingencies entirely beyond the control of the seed grower, to warrant seeds to invariably produce a perfect crop would be rank quackery, and while I exercise the greatest possible care to have everything strictly reliable and perfectly satisfactory in every particular, yet I can not warrant the same and am not liable or responsible for any loss or damage arising from any seeds sold by me.

I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE that all money sent by Registered Letter, Post Money Order or Bank Draft will reach me. The expense of sending money in this manner may in all cases, where the order amounts to $2.00 or upwards, be deducted from the amount sent. Small amounts may be sent in stamps when more convenient. Do not moisten them in the least, but place them safely in sealed letter. Do not send private checks, as they have to be returned for collection.

That all seeds sent out by me will reach the purchaser in perfect condition.

Send your orders early as convement, so they may be filled before the stock is broken.

Write plainly and do not forget to sign your name with full post office address.

Terms—Cash must accompany all orders.

DISCOUNTS ON SEEDS.

All 5 cent packets, 50 cents per full dozen. All ten cent packets, $1.00 per full dozen. On all orders for vegetable seeds (except packets at the dozen rate) amounting to $5.00, and not exceeding $10.00, five per cent. On orders amounting To $10.00, and not exceeding $25.00, ten per cent. Write for special discounts on larger orders than $25.00, sending list of seeds wanted.

AM I RESPONSIBLE—A great many people naturally hesitate to send money away, fearing it will be lost; and in order that any such may feel fully satisfied that they will receive the seeds ordered, I would respectfully refer them to the PostMaster, Agents of the American and United States Express Companies, to any bank or large business house in the city.

Remember the prices quoted (with the exception of peas, beans and corn, in larger quantities than by the packet, and miscellaneous articles—except where noted)—include express or mail charges prepaid through by me.

C. W. DORR. Des Moines, Iowa.

Vegetable Seeds

[image: icon of pointing finger] All vegetable seeds are sent by mail or express to any address, charges prepaid through by us, at prices named, except Peas, Beans and Corn in larger quantities than papers, which are sent by express or freight at expense of purchaser, unless 25 cents per quart for Beans and Peas, and 20 cents for Corn, is added to prepay postage.

All Five Cent Papers, Fifty Cents Per Dozen.

All Ten Cent Papers, One Dollar Per Dozen.

ARTICHOKE

Plant early in Spring, in deep, rich, sandy loom. Following Spring transplant to permanent beds in rows three feet apart and 2 feet in the row. They mature the second year. Must be protected in Winter. The edible portion is the undeveloped flower head. which is only fit for use before it begins to bloom. It is eaten both raw and boiled, and by epicures is considered quite a luxury. Postpaid.

Paper. ... Oz. ... ¼ lb. ... LB.

French Green Globe. ... 5 ... 25

ASPARAGUS.

Soak the seed twenty-four hours in tepid water; sow early in Spring, in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. At one or two years old transplant to permanent beds. The ground should be trenched or dug over, two feet deep, burying plenty of manure, decayed leaves, or leaf mold, mixing it thoroughly with the soil. Lay out the beds four and one-half feet wlde, and draw three drills fourteen inches apart and six inches deep, lengthwise of each bed; place the roots in them, a foot apart in their natural position, and cover four inches deep. A rich, sandy loam is most suitable. Every Autumn, after clearing off the stalks, spread on a covering of manure, to be forked in, with a good dressing of fine salt, very early in the Spring. A new bed should not be cut over before the third year.

[Paper. ... Oz. ... ¼ lb. ... LB.]

Conover's Colossal—An improved variety of extra large size, tender and productive. ... 5 ... 10 ... 20 ... 60

Conover's Colossal Roots—See Miscellaneous Articles, last part of catalogue.

BEANS—DWARF OR BUSH VARIETIES.

Dwarf or Bush Beans require no support, and may be planted in hills or drills, the latter way being preferred. Make the drills an inch and a half deep, and drop the beans three inches apart in the drills. Beans are tender annuals, and cannot be planted till danger of frost is past. Keep clean, but do not hill up or hoe when wet, as it tends to make them rust. A sandy loam is most desirable. Twenty-five cents per quart must be added to pay postage when beans are ordered by mail. Per Paper, Ten Cents, Postpaid.

Qrt. ... Peck. ... Bush.

Early Va1entine—Early and productive. One of the very best. ... 25 ... $1.50 ... $5.00

Early China Red-Eye—Early, great bearer; string or shell. ... 25 ... 1.50 ... 5.00

Early Rachel—Early, desirable for string or shelling. ... 25 ... 1.50 ... 5.00

Early Yellow Six-Weeks—Early and prolific. ... 25 ... 1.50 ... 5.00

Large White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf—Excellent. ... 25 ... 1.25 ... 4.50

Large White Marrowfat—Fine shelled, green or dry. ... 25 ... 1.25 ... 4.50

White Wax—Pods waxy yellow, stringless and very tender. ... 40 ... 2.50 ... 9.00

Black Wax—Pods fleshy, waxy yellow, tender and stringless. ... 40 ... 2.50 ... 9.00

New Golden Wax—Very superior; early; beautiful golden yellow; entirely stringless. ... 40 ... 2.50 ... 9.00

BEANS—POLE OR RUNNING. These are more tender and require rather more care and culture than the Bush Beans; they succeed best in clay loam, which should be liberally enriched with short manure in the hills, which are formed according to the variety, from three to four feet apart; from five to six seeds are planted in each hill about two inches deep.

Per Paper, Ten Cents, Postpaid.

[Qrt. ... Peck. ... Bush.]

Horticultural—Productive, fine for Snap Beans or shelled. ... 30 ... 2.25 ... 8.00

Giant Wax—Pods waxy yellow, tender, good Snap Bean. ... 50 ... ...

Large White Lima—None equal this as a shelled Bean. ... 50 ... 3.50 ... 12.00

Dreer's Improved Lima—Very productive; superior quality; nearly as large as the Large Lima; remaining green a long time. ... 50 ... 3.50

White Dutch Case Knife—Matures in 60 days. Pods long and flat, beans kidney-shaped, excellent quality. ... 35 ... 2.50 ... 9.00

Scarlet Runner—A favorite Snap Bean in Europe; vnluable for table use or as an ornamental vine. ... 35 ... 2.50 ... 9.00