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[left column] grower, and considered the most productive variety grown, one grower having picked 346 bushels to the acre; will bear more neglect than any other, taking entire possession of the ground to the exclusion of weeds. It appears alike at home in all soils. Price 40 cents per 10, $2.50 per 100.

Seth Boyden-A general favorite; medium early, large size, bright crimson, firm, juicy, rich, immensely productive. Price 40 cents per 10, $2.50 per 100.

Chas. Downing-Fruit medium to large, conical; deep scarlet, fine flavor, productive. Price 40 cents per 10, $2.50 per 100.

Jucunda-A strawberry of the largest size, high color, holding its fruit well up on the vines; bringing the highest price in market. Price 40 cents per 10, $2.50 per 100.

New Varieties. Cinderella-Large, conical, regularly formed, bright grossy scarlet; mild, rich, aromatic, vigorous and productive; very fine for home use. 10 cents each, $1.00 per 12.

Pioneer-Very early, or large size, bright red, flesh firm and of excellent quality. Price 40 cents per 10, $2.50 per 100.

Iowa Prolific-A new variety from Iowa, large and prolific and of good quality. Price 40 cents per 10, $2.50 per 100.

Marvin-A cross of Jucunda with Wilson, resembling to a certain extent both, although distinct from either; a berry of extraordinary promise, being one of the very latest in ripening. Price 10 cents each, $1.00.

Miner's Great Prolific- Large to very large; deep crimson; strong grower, and so enormously prolific that the fruit is literally heaped about the plants. Price 10 cents each, $1.00 per 12.

Duncan-A large, early variety of delicious flavor, making it especially valuable for home use. Price 10 cents each, $1.00 for 12.

Seneca Chief-Very large, conidal; dark crimson; firm, very good, late; productive and vigorous. Price 40 cents for 10, $2.50 per 100.

Other varieties of strawberries that have been fully tested. Price of plants, 30 cents per 10; $2.00 per 100.

Agriculturlist-(p,) Splendid berry of large size and good flavor. Col. Cheeney-(p.) Large, roundish ovate; bright scarlet; flesh rather firm; fine quality.

Dr. Warder-Large, showy; productive of exquisite flavor.

Green Prolific-(p.) Fruit large, of fine scarlet color. Very productive. Kentucky-A strong, vigorous, productive variety, bearing its berries well up from the ground. Fruit large, bright scarlet; firm, juicy, rich and sweet.

Michigan Seedling-Ripens a week to ten days later than Wilson's.

Nicanor-Plants vigorous and productive; berries fair size, bright scarlet.

President Wilder-Plant a vigorous, healthy grower, very productive. Fruit large, roundish, quite regular, bright crimson scarlet, firm, juicy, sweet and rich.

Russell's Prolific-(p.) Large size, pretty firm, good flavor, less acid than Wilson's.

Sterling-(p.) New; highly recommended both for family use and market. Star of the West-Bright deep red color, smooth, flesh firm, good quality. Wilson's Seedling-One of the most productive and profitable varieties for market culture.

New VarietiesAll Possessing some points of merit. Price, 40 cents per 10; $2.50 per 100.

Black Defiance-A splendid sort, one of the best; very large, fine perfect form and fine flavor; a luxuriant grower and productive.

Capt. Jack-A most vigorous grower, healthy and productive. Berries large, handsome and solid.

Cumberland Triumph-A magnificent variety, berries immense, fine perfect form, and of fine flavor. Plant very vigorous and productive.

Duchesse of Edinburg- Recommended very highly as one of the largest and best. Forest Rose-A variety of great excellence, of large size and handsome. A very luscious berry, somewhat resembling the Jucunda in color and texture. Plants very vigorous and productive.

Great American-The plants and berries of this are prodigious. Single berries have been exhibited measuring nine inches in circumference. It ripens late, after most varieties are gone.

Evergreens. In the following list we quote only such sizes of Evergreens as can be sent by mail. Norway Spruce-When planted alone on the lawn makes a majestic pyramid of living green from base to summit; perfectly hardy to withstand the severest cold of our Northern winters or the greatest heat of summer. Unrivaled as a screen or windbreak. No evergreen excels it in safety of transplanting, in close, compact habit of growth, and in enduance of close pruning from year to year without injury. 2 years, 3 to 4 inches, 25 cents per 10; $1.25 per 100; 4 years, 6 to 8 inches, 10 cents each; 50 cents per 10; $3.00 per 100.

American Arbor Vitae-A hardy pyramidal tree; when grown singly and properly sheared, a handsome object; planted closely, it makes a compact and beautiful hedge of light green. 4 to 6 inches, 10 cents each; 50 cents per 10; $4.00 per 100.

Arbor Vitae, (Golden.)-A beautiful variety of the Chinese, compact and globular in form; color a lively yellowish green; not quite hardy at the North; should be planted in a shaded situation. 4 to 6 inches, $1.00.

Arbor Vitae, (Pumila.)- A little dwarf; very fine both in color and form. 5 to 6 inches, 25 cents each.

Arbor Vitae, (Pyramidalis.)-An exceedingly beautiful, bright variety, resembling the Irish Juniper in form; foliage deep green; color well retained in winter; perfectly hardy. Should have a place in every collection. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each.

Arbor Vitae, (Siberian.)-A small, conical shaped tree; foliage dense, dark green; perfectly hardy and excellent for a single specimen or for hedges. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each.

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[left column] Arbor Vitae, (Tom Thumb.)-A very small compact little evergreen; very fine foliage. Makes a beautiful ornament for a small yard or cemetery lot; fine for low hedges. 4: to 6 inches, 25 cents each.

Arbor Vitae, (Hoveyi.)-A small tree, globular in form; foliage light green and very compact; hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each.

Arbor Vitae, (Victoria.)-A moderately free growing variety, foliage lively green tipped with creamy white; very desirable. 6 to 8 inches, 75 cents.

Arbor Vitae, (Compacta), "Parson's."-A very compact variety; hardy and desirable. 5 to 6 inches, 25 cents.

Cupressus Nutkaensis-A very fine evergreen from Nootka Sound. One of the best; foliage dark green; perfectly hardy. 6 to 8 inches, 50 cents.

Irish Juniper-Erect and formal in habit; foliage deep green and very compact, making a splendid column, sometimes 15 or 20 feet high. Much used in cemeteries. 4 to five inches, 25 conts each.

Swedish Juniper-Not quite as erect in growth as the Irish; foliage light yellowish green. It attains a hight of 10 or 15 feet. Perfectly hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each.

Juniperus Suecica Nana- A dwarf variety, compact habit of growth; foliage light, not changing in winter; perfectly hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each.

Pine, (Austrian)-A strong, hardy grower, fine for wind-breaks; grows rapidly on light sandy soils; hardy. 4 to 6 inches, 15 cents each.

Pine:, (Scotch)-Like the preceding, its quick strong growth, makes it valuable for protictive [protective] screens; very hardy. 4 to 6 inches, 15 cents each.

Podocarpus Nubigens-A rare Evergreen from Japan; erect like the Irish Yew, with heavier and denser foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 40 cents.

Retinospora Plumosa - An exceedingly handsome small evergreen, from Japan, with feathery, light green foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each.

Retinospora Plumosa Aurea-Like the preceding, a plant of great beauty: soft, plume-like foliage, of a golden color; close and compact bablt; should be in every amateur collection. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents each.

Retinospora Squarrosa-A small sized tree, with graceful drooping branches and glaucous green foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents.

Yew, (Elegantissima)-An erect little tree with variegated leaves; valuable at the South. 4 to 5 inches, 50 cents each.

Yew, (Irish)-Upright in growth, with dense foliage, of a dark, sombre hue; not quite hardy here; valuable at the South for cemeteries or small yards. 3 to 4 inches, 35 cents each.

Yew Erect English-An upright growing variety of this very desirable evergreen, and as hardy as its prototype. 4 to 6 inches, 35 cents.

Box Tree-A fine small evergreen, with pale green leaves. Can be trained in any desirable form by shearing. 4 inches, 15 cents each; 10 for $1.00.

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Catalpa, (syrinagfolia.)-A tree of medium size, with large heart-shaped leaves, and large clusters of white and purple flowers. In bloom the last of July. 8 to 12 inches. 10 cents each; 30 cents per 10; $1.00 per 100.

Catalpa Speciosa, (Hardy, or Western Catalpa)-This early blooming upright growing variety appears to be much hardier than the common syringafolia, having proved itself capable of enduring the severe winters of Wiscousin and Iowa, making, when planted in groves, straight symmetrical trees, suitable for posts or railway ties, for which purpose it is one of the most durable timbers known, lasting in many well authenticated instances, nearly or quite a century. 8 to 12 inches, 10 cents each; 30 cents per 10; $1.00 per 100.

Acer Negundo, (Ash-leaved Maple)-A distinct variety, making a handsome lawn tree. 4 to 6 inches, 20 cents.

Tilia Americna, (American Linden or Basswood)-A rapid growing beautiful tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. 8 to 12 inches, 20 cents.

Red Flowering Horse Chestnut-2 years, stocky, 1 foot in height, 50 cents each. This is a beautiful tree, with splendid rosy-red flowers, forming a fine contrast with the white flowering sort.

White Flowering Horse Chestnut-2 years, stocky, 1 foot in height, 35 cents each. This makes an admirable tree for all ornamental planting.

Flower Plants. By Mail, Postpaid.

Abutilon-Flowering Maple. Bushy plants, with white, yellow, crimson and striped flowers; erect and drooping species, green and blotched leaves. ... 15

Achyranthus-Crimson, green and yellow leaves and stems, for bedding. ... 10

Begonia-As choice pot plants, nothing can excel the fency [fancy]-leaved Begonias. Shade in summer. Warm temperature with little water in winter. ... 25 The plain-leaved summer bloomers are beautiful pot plants. ... 15

Carnation-Large stock of best varieties. Large plants. ... 25 to 50

Cactus-Of these plants we have a good variety. ... 25 to 1.00

Cuphea-Cigar Plant. For pots, hanging baskets or bedding; always in bloom. ... 10

Calla Aethiopica-Lily of the Nile. Showy white large flower. Calla Maculoso, a variety of Calla with leaves spotted white; keep this one dry in winter. ... 25

Coleus-Used extensively for bedding in masses. In 24 choicest named varieties. Per dozon, 75 cts. ... 8

Feverfew - Double white, abundant bloomer, fine for planting out. ... 10

Fuchsia-Fifty finest sorts, double and single. ... 15

Geranium-An immense stock in the finest varieties. double and single, white, pink, salmon, scarlet and crimson. From 2 inch pots, 10 cents each, $1.00 per doz.: 3 inch pots, 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. Silver-leaved. tricolor and the best fancy-foliaged varieties.15 and 25

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Heliotrope-Well known fragrant flower, ever in bloom; does well in the warm, dry air of sitting rooms: white and dark purple varieties. ... 15

Hydrangea-Immense heads of pink and white flowers, continuing on all summer; wintered safely in cellar. ... 25

Hoya Carnosa-Wax plant. ... 20 Ivy-Several different varieties. ... 15 Lobelia-Drooping plants, good for hanging pots; blue flowers. ... 10 Linaria-Kenilworth Ivy. Neat for hanging pots; does best in shade. ... 10 Lycepodium-Moss-like plants, for fern cases and shady, moist situations. ... 15 Othenna-Drooping, thick. fleshy stems; small yellow flowers. ... 10 Pansy-Choice English seedlings; per dozen, 25 cents.

Roses-An immense stock of the Ever Blooming or Tea Roses, in 100 choicest varieties, in pink, salmon, rose, white, buff, yellow, crimson, all the best shades. Long lists are puzzling to the inexperienced, hence if customers will send us a list of colors wanted, whether for summer or winter flowering, we will guarantee them reasonable satisfaction. Stong [strong] youg [young] plants from 3 inch pots, 15 cents each, or 8 for $1.00.

Verbenas-In great variety. Per dozen, 75 cents. ... 10

Bulbs and Roots for Spring Planting Price Includes Postage Prepaid.

Amaryills- Bulbs may be potted any time in spring; they bloom year after year; must not be allowed to freeze. Each.

Formosissima-Jrcobean Lily. Dark crimson. ... 40 Atamasco-Pink and white. ... 25 Vittata - Extra fine, red ground striped with white. ... 1.25

Caladium-Esculentum-Roots should be planted in the spring, taken up in the fall and stored in a dry cellar. The Caladium is highly ornamental and very showy, the leaves frequently growing 3 feet in length. 25 and. ... 50

Canna-Beautiful foliage plants growing from 3 to 6 feet high. In fall store roots in a dry cellar. Good mixed, 25 cts. each: Extra fine clumps, choicest English. ... 50

Dahlia-Especial attention is called to my large collection of these exceedingly show [showy] and grand fall flowers, of which I grew last season nearly two acres of fully two hundred distinct varieties, comprising all the gorgeous shades and colors imaginable. Plant roots soon as weather is warm. Before severe frosts, take up the roots, cut off the tops, and when dry store in a cellar, packed in dry sand. Per dozen, $2.50. ... 25

Gladiolus-Very beautiful and showy; tall spikes of flowers of many colors; bloom all summer. Plant in spring 3 or 4 inches deep, 6 inches apart in the rows; before severe

[right column.] frosts, take up the bulbs and as soon as dry store in a cool place till spring. Fine mixed varieties, many shades of red. Per dozen, 50 cents. ... 5 Fine mixed varieties, light and white. Per dozen, $1.00; per hundred, $5.50. ... 10 Fine mixed varieties, all colors mixed. Per doz., 50 cts.; per hundred, $3.00.

Madeira Vine-Ornamental climber of very rapid growth; thick, light green, glossy leaves; keep roots in cellar over winter. Small roots, per dozen, 50 cents. Large roots, per dozen, $1.00. ... 1

Double Tuberoses-The roots of this delightfully fragrant, pure white, wax like double flower, may be planted from February to July. Before planting remove the small offsets; use good, rich soil; plant in 6 inch pots, one root in a pot. Good flowering roots per doz., $1.00; per hundred, $5.00. ... 10 Extra large size, per dozen, $1.50; per hundred, $8.00. ... 15 New Double Dwarf Pearl, per dozen, $1.50; per hundred, $8.00. ... 15

Miscellaneous Seeds.

Potatoes, Esculent Roots, Plants, & C.

[Image: icon of pointing finger] Everything in this department is packed and delivered free of charge, at express or freight office in Des Moines, from where it is forwarded at purchasers expense, except in cases where noted by mail. Quotations on all articles subject to change or market will be furnished on application. Those needing large lots of clover and other farm seeds will find it to their interest to send a list of what is wanted, for special prices.

Seeds. LB. By Mail. ... BU. Apple Seed-Very scarce and high. ... $.60 ... Broom Corn Black Spanish- Finest corn. ... 80 ... $3.00 Evergreen-. ... 25 ... 2.50 Common-. ... 25 ... 2.00

Buckwheat- Silver Hull - A great improvement upon the common black or gray; it continues in bloom longer, matures sooner and yields better under the same treatment; the husk is thinner, thus saving a large per cent. of waste in manufacturing into flour which is of a whiter color and superior quality. ... 25 ... 75 ... 2.50

Common-(Subject to change of market). ... 1.25

Beans-Navy-(Subject to change of market. ... BU. 2.50

Corn-Blount's White Prolific-Field. The result of ten years improvement by Prof. A. E. Blount of Colorado. Described as producing wonderfully enormous crops; eight to sixteen ears growing from each stalk. Paper 10 cents, post paid; quart, 25 cents: peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.00.

If ordered by mail, 20 cents per quvrt [quart] must be added to pay postage.

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Compton's Early Field-Sent out in 1877, at $1.00 per pint. It Is very early, ripening in 80 days ; ears are long and well filled, yields well ; a very valuable yellow flint corn for late planting; paper, 10 cents post paid; quart, 20 cents; peck, 75 cents; bushel, S2.50. Large White Field-Very fine. Per bushel, $1.50.

Clover- ... LB. By Mail. ... Per BU. M'KT PR. Common Red- ... 35 ... [ditto] Mammoth Red- ... 40 ... [ditto] White Dutch- ... 65 ... [ditto] Alsyke or Swedish- ... 50 ... [ditto] Alfalfa, Lucern or Chili ... 50 ... [ditto] Grass SeedsTimothy- ... 25 ... [ditto] Kentucky Blue Grass ... 40 ... (about) 1.50 Orchard Grass- ... 45 ... (about) 2.25 Red Top- ... 30 ... (about) 1.00 Millet-Common- ... 25 ... (about) 1.00 German or Golden- ... 30 ... (about) 1.50 Pearl-The forage plant which is creating such a sensation. It is very distinct from the other varieties of Millet, growing to the height of 8 to 10 feet, and producing an enormous bulk of fodder per per acre. It is quite nutricious [nutritious], and is readily eaten by stock. By mail, per paper, 10 cents; lb., 50 cents; 5 lbs., by express, for $1.00.

Imported Grasses-From the most reliable sources. ... LB. By Mail.

Perenneal Rye Grass. ... 40 Italian Rye Grass. ... 40 Meadow Fescue. ... 60 Sheeps Fescue. ... 50 Sheeps Fescue-Fine leaved. ... 60 Evergreen Fescue. ... 50 Red Fescue. ... 50 Fall Fescue. ... 60 Meadow Foxtail. ... 75 Sweet Vernal. ... 60 Crested Dogstail. ... 65 Yellow Oat Grass. ... 40 Fall Meadow Oat Grass. ... 50

Lower prices on large quantities of any of the above imported grasses. Send list of what is wanted for special prices by the bushel, or more. Lawn Grass- Fine mixed (of the various kinds of grasses suited for the formation of lawns). LB. BY MAIL... BU. ... 40 ... 2.00 Central Park Mixture. ... 60 ... 4.00 Flax Seed- For sowing. ... (about) 1.50 Field Peas-(Canada). ... ... 2.50 Hedge SeedsOsage Orange-(For directions for sprouting, see last year's catalogue, sent for 3 cent stamp). Per pound, by mail 50 cts. Per bushel (32 lbs,) about 6.00. Honey Locust-50 cents per pound by mail; 10 lbs. or more, by freight or express, 25 cents per pound.

Hulless Oats-Hulless oats are not new by any means, but have been cultivated on a limited scale in this country for years. The berry, which is much larger than that of ordinary Oats, is threshed from the head as clean as wheat, and weighs 55 pounds per measured bushel. Pound, by mail, 30 cts.; 33 pounds per bushel; $2.50.

Sugar Cane-Early Minnesota Amber-Of the list of recent introductions, we know of nothing promising more value to the country. It grows to a good height, and stands up exceedingly well. The heads are more com-

[right column] pact than the Sorgo, but less so than the Liberian. It is much richer in saccharine matter than any variety of either African or Chinese cane yet introduced into this country.

The syrup, when properly manufactured, is of a beautiful clear amber color and exquisite flavor, being entirely free from that disagreeable odor, unpleasant taste and cloudy appearance, which so characterizes sorghum. It yields on an average about 200 gallons of syrup per acre, which readily granulates.

It ripens very early and is sure to mature as far north as latitude 44-30, which fact particularly recommends it to the northern portion of our country.

It is yery prolific in seed, which is a valuable food for poultry or stock. Any good corn land will do for cane. A light sandy loam will produce the heaviest crop.

Plow deep; prepare land as for corn; plant seed in shallow checks or drills, when ground is warm and moist.

Cane grows slowly at first, and weeds should be kept down until it is large enough to plow. This early work always pays well.

Any missing hills may be supplied by transplanting the young plants. Only 5 or 6 stalks should be left to mature in a hill.

If thoroughly cultivated until it reaches the height of 3 feet, it will then take care of itself until harvest. Late plowing is liable to injure the roots.

Cane should be cut as soon as the seed ripens, and a few days previous to grinding. Strip the leaves off while standing, immediately before cutting the cane. The leaves make superior fodder for stock. Our seed was raised from stock obtained directly from headquarters, and is strictly pure and reliable in every respect. Per lb. by mail, 40 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00; by express or freight, 10 lbs. or more, 20 cents per lb.

Sunflower for Poultry-Being exceedingly productive of oil, it gives to the feathers a beautiful luster. It is greedily eaten end very nutricious. [nutritious.]

Mammoth Russian-Per lb., by mail, 50 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00 ; by express, 10 lbs. or more, 20 cents per lb.

Defiance Spring Wheat-This variety was introduced in 1878, at $1.00 per pint. It is the result of a series of experiments by Mr. Pringle, in his endeavor to incorporate high qualities upon the hardy stock of common Club Wheat by hybridizing it with one of the finest and whitest varieties grown on the Pacific coast. It is a beardless white chaff wheat, with heads frequently 5 to 6 inches long, very closely set white kernels, frequently numbering 75 to 80 to the single head. Its white, stiff, erect straw, exempt from the attack of rust, its earliness combined with great vigor and superior qualities, should claim for it universal trial. It has produced 528 pounds from a single pound of seed under good cultivation. My stock is from the original, having been grown in Iowa two years, and is perfectly pure. One lb. by mail, 40 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00, by express or freight; peck, $1.25; 1 bushel, $4.00; 3 bushels, $10.00; 10 bushels, $25.00.

White Russian Spring Wheat-Imported from Russia. First grown in Wisconsin, from where it has been disseminated, proving to be one of the most valuable varieties ever introduced into

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Potatoes-Irish. In these days of infinate [infinite] varieties of potatoes, it is somewhat difficult matter to make selections from the unabridged lists offered for sale. It is my intention to offer only such tested sorts as are worty [worthy] of cultivation. I spend considerable many each season in testing new potatoes, mony [many] of which are never offered for sale in my lists, but occasionly a very valuable acquisition is made. The past season was not very favorable for potatoes, yet I succeeded in growing very fair crops of most of the following sorts, which will be found true to name.

Beauty of Hebron-This beautiful new variety is predestined to occupy a very high place in our list of potatoes. Tubers are similar in shape to the Early Rose, very smooth, slightly tinged with pink about the eyes. It ripens at least ten days before the Early Rose, and yields simply enormous, tubers lying very close together in the hill. Its mealy qualities and rich delicate flavor, are the highest recommends for culinary purposes. By mail, 1 lb., 50 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00; by freight or express, peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.00.

lowa Beauty-During the past two seasons I have grown this splendid variety from stock received direct from the introducer, who thus describes it: "Iowa Bebuty [Beauty]-This, without doubt, is the earliest, as well as the best, early pototo [potato] in cultivation. This new and very superior variety was raised by myself, in 1875, from seed sent to me by Mr. C. G. Pringle, of Vermont, produced the summer before by

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pressed; its flesh is white, fine grained, dry andmealy [and mealy], and posseses [possesses] a superior flavor. Its vines are of medium height, somewhat spreading, the foliage broad, dark green, healthy and of very vigorous growth. Its time of maturity is at least ten days in advance of the Early Rose, or about with the Alpha. Its yield with me, the past season, was greater than that of any of the old or new sorts grown by me, being, in one instance, at the rate of five hundred and sixty bushels to the acre. The wonderful cropping vualities [qualities] of this new variety will be seen in the fact that the first year from the seed ball, the yield was six pounds, all large sized potatoes. It does not seem to deteriorate." By mail, 1 lb., 50 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00; by freight or express, peck 75 cts.; bu. $2.00.

Snow Flake- For a table potato, the Snow Flake is unexcelled. Among the earliest, ripening with the Early Rose; it keeps equal with any of the late sorts.

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pressed at the seed end. Its mealiness, pure delicate flavor, and the evenness with which it cooks, haver [has?] never been eclipsed. Grows in very compact clusters around the base of the stalks in the hill. By mail, 1 lb., 30 cents; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight or express, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.50; bbl.. $4.00.

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. Cy [By] mail, 1 lb., 30 cents; 4 lbs., $1.00. By freight or express, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.50; bbl., $4.00. Crawford's Seedling-This is a new Iowa Seedling which was sent to me by the originator, Mr. Crawford, who produced it from seed. Although not grown by myself, I can confidently recommend it to our customers as very valuable new sort. In color and shape it closely resembles the early Rose, but the tubers are much smoother than this well known excellent variety, and the yield under the same treatment is fully one-fourth heavier, while the time of maturity is the same. Awarded first premium at our State Fair last fall for an early potato. I have the testimonials of a large number of competent judges who have thoroughly tested the quality, and pronounce it superior to any early potato they have ever used. Do not fail to give this new Iowa seedling a trial. Per lb., by mail, $1.00; 3 lbs, $2.00. By express, peck, $3.00 ; 1/2 bu., $5.00; bushel, $9.00. Dunmore-White skin and flesh, fine quality, great yielder. I consider it one of the very best late sorts for profit. Lb., by mail, 50 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00; by freight or express. peck, 75 cts.; 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,

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somest [handsomest?] I have ever grown; very productive and of high quality. At lest ten days earlier than the Early Rose. One lb., by mail 50 cts; 3 lbs., $1.00.

St. Patrick-Introduced in 1879, since when it has become quite popular. The best result of twelve years careful experiments by the originator, and is a direct descendent of the Garnet, Chili and Early Rose. Smooth white skin, few and shallow eyes, oblong in shape, flesh white, fine quality, heavy yielder, medium early. One lb., by mail 50 cents; 3 lbs., $1.00; peck, freight or express, $1.00.

Silver Skin-Handsome. White skin and flesh; a cross between the White Peach-Blow and Early Rose. Tubers medium to large, excellent quality, good keeper. Ripens little before Peerless. 1 lb. by mail, 50 cents, 3 lbs., $1.00.

Matchless-Another cross between the White Peach-Blow and Early Rose. Tubers generally quite round, medium size. Skin white, slightly russetted; eyes very shallow: flesh fine grained, white and high quality. Ripens trifle later