1884

14. SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.

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Torenia Fourneri--One of the prettiest plants for baskets or vases, flowers violet blue, gloxinia shaped, with yellow throat, completely covered with bloom all summer, price, cach [each]... 20. Veronica--A class of plants producing during fall and winter, dense spikes of flowers, each... 10. --Creme Et Violet--Violet and rose. --Imperialis--Amaranth changing to carmine. Verbenas--One of our best and most popular bedding plants, hold its colors in the face of the warmest summer suns; plants planted out in April or May will give a mass of bloom, all through the summer and fall months; their low price places them in the reach of all, price, 20 for $1, 12 for 75, each... 10. --Brilliant de Vase--Bright scarlet. --Flag--Pink and white. --Purple Gem--Purple white Eye. --Beauty of Oxford--Large clear pink. --Scarlet Circle--Bright scarlet, white eye. --King of Scarlets--Scarlet yellowish white eye. --King of Purples--Dark purple.

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--Mozart, or Sambo--Very dark. --Star of Union--Magentea. --Defiance--Red, white eye. --Standard--Dark red, darker eye. --Mrs. Woodruff--Bright scarlet, white eye. --Rover--Dark red. --Jupiter--Maroon white eye. --Flirt--White and carmine. --Blue Bird--Blue. --Surprise--Pink. We have a number of other good varieties which we have not space to describe. Vinca,(Periwinkle)--A drooping plant used in vases and baskets; 3 varieties, each... 10. Violets. --Marie Louise--Double dark blue... 15. --Czar--Single, bluish purple... 15. --Belle de Chatenay--Double white... 25. Weigelia--Hardy shrubs, 3 sorts, large plants by express... 50. Wisteria--One of the most beautiful and rapid growing climbers, perfectly hardy; 2 varieties, each... 50.

Cut Flowers and Floral Work.

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We are now prepared to fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Bouquets, Baskets and all kinds of Floral Designs for parties, weddings, funerals, etc. All work done in the best possible manner. In ordering be very explicit, and we should like to have you state as nearly as you can, exactly what is wanted and for what purpose they are to be used, as it will help us to select and arrange the flowers more to your satisfaction. Please order early and give us as much time as yon can on any floral work, so that if flowers are scarce we can reserve them for you. All orders are filled in the rotation in which they are received. Our terms are strictly cash with order, or if time does not allow to order by mail, telegraph us, giving name of article you want, time when it should reach its destination, and price which you wish to pay for same, and they will be sent C. O. D. The following are approximate prices, which vary

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according to size, quality of flowers and work, and the season when ordered. Flowers are much cheaper during the summer and early fall, than in winter: Button Hole Bouquets, each... .10 to .25. Hand Bouquets, each... .75 to $3.00. Brides' and Bridesmaids' Bouquets, each.... $2.00 to 10.00. Wreaths, Crosses and Stars filled, each... 1.00 to 5.00. Anchors, Pillows, Crowns and Harps, each... 3.00 to 15.00. Various other designs, each... 1.00 to 25.00. We always keep a large variety of baskets and designs, including many new designs, such as Gates Ajar, Bow and Arrow, Marrriage Yoke, Lovers' Knot, Four-Leaved Clover, etc., etc. Any special designs or monograms which are wanted, we can have made to order. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere.

Russian Mulberry Trees for Silk Culture.

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It is only a few years ago that the culture of silk was thought to be impracticable and unprofitable if not entirely impossible, but the experiments and experience of the past few years has demonstrated the fact, beyond a doubt, that these Western States are better adapted to the culture of silk than many European countries which have cultivated it for centuries. The culture of silk is better adapted to home industry than any other branch of work which opens as large a field in the commercial market, it being valuable as a commodity and always in demand. It particularly commends itself to women and children of the rural districts as an occupation of an intelligent and moral bearing, not requiring constant duty, but enabling the parties to pursue their household duties, and it is attracting a wide spread attention throughout the United States. The Russian Mulberry is by far the best variety for silk culture. It is a very rapid grower, and grows to be very large, often reaching the height of fifty feet, and from three to five feet in diameter, and is perfectly hardy. The leaves are mostly lobed

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or cut and make unequaled food for the silk worms. The fruit has an aromatic flavor, and sub-acid sweet taste and is very much liked by some, although there are other varieties which excel it in this respect. The Mennonites who first brought it to this country, use it as an ornamental hedge plant, and it really makes a beautiful hedge. Our stock is grown specially for the mail trade, and we offer them at the following prices by mail, post paid: 2 to 4 inches high, 40 for $1; 100 for $2.00. 4 to 6 inches high, 25 for [$]1; 100 for [$]3.50. 6 to 12 inches high, 15 for [$]1; 100 for [$]4.50. 12 to 18 inches high, 10 for [$]1; 100 for [$]6.00. Write for prices on larger sizes. Silk Worm Eggs, by mail, post paid. White Japanese and French Yellow each fifty cents per 1,000. A Complete Text Book on Silk Culture containing all the information and instruction necessary for a person to know in order to succeed in this business, fully Illustrated, price only 25 cents.

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Trees, Plants and Shrubs.

We have now perfected arrangements with one of the most extensive and reliable nurseries in America to supply these, and they are sent direct from the nursery to the purchaser by mail post paid, and safe arrival guaranteed. We have not space in this list to name all, or even a small part of the varieties in stock, but will say that we have all the principal varieties, and all others which have any special merit to recommend them. If you are not acquainted with the varieties state in your order about what you want, and we will select those best adapted to your use.

The following premiums apply only to those named on this page:

Mail Clubbing Rates.-Persons sending $2 may select plants valued at $2.20; $4, $4.50; $6, $7; $8, $9.50; $10, $12; $15, $18.50; $20, $25. And for all amounts remitted above $20, 25 per cent may be added to the order.

Express Clubbing Rates-Which applies to all items in this list except potted strawberry plants; persons sending $2 may select plants valued at $2.40; $4, $5; $6, $8; $8, $11; $10, $14; $15, $22; $20, $30. And for all amounts remitted above $20, 50 per cent may be added to the order.

Individual orders for any of the preceding amounts will be entitled to the same premiums as club-orders.

See our splendid list of Dollar Collections on another page. [left column] APPLES-Standard-A very large number of varieties. One year grafts finely rooted, cut back suitable for mailing. Price 15 cents each, 8 for $1, 4 sorts, our choice of varieties. -Hyde's King of the West-A large, handsome, yellowish green apple of good quality, and a remarkable keeper, 40 cents each; 3 for $1. -Russian-25 cents each; 5 sorts for $1. -Crab-25 cts. each; 5 for $1. PEARS-Standard-One year grafts cut back for mailing, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. CHERRIES-All the leading sorts; one year from bud, cut back for mailing, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. PLUMS-All the leading sorts; one year from bud cut back for mailing, 50 cts. each. PEACHES-Standard varieties, one year buds cut back for mailing, 25 cts. each, 5 sorts for $1. NECTARINES, APRICOTS, and QUINCES-A good assortment, 50 cts. each. GRAPES-First class, one year vines. -Black-Many varieties, 15 cts. each. -Red or Amber-Many varieties , 25 cts. each. - White-Many varieties, 50 cts. each. RASPBERRIES-10 cts. each; 50 cts. for 10; $3.50 per 100. -Hansell-The best of all varieties, good size bright crimson, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. BLACKBERRIES-15 cts. each; 8 for $1. GOOSEBERRIES-Standard, 25 cts. each. -English Varieties-40 cts. each. CURRANTS-Standard sorts, 15 cts. each. -Fay's Prolific (New)-Extremely prolific, $1 each. STRAWBERRIES-Our assortment includes all of the best varieties, 10 cts. each; 30 cts. for 10; $2 per 100.

HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. These are all choice varieties. Althea Frutex (Rose of Sharon)... each. 25. [right column] Azalea Ponticum-Bright yellow flowers. 50. Cornus Sanguinea- White flowers... 25. Calycanthus-Deliciously fragrant... 25. Corcorus Japonica-Yellow blossoms... 25. Dentzias-Four beautiful varieties; each... 25. Exochordia Grandiflora-Pure white... 50. Forsythia-Very early bloomer; pretty.... 25. Upright Honeysuckle-An old favorite. 25. Hawthorns-Double scarlet white and pink. 75. Lilacs- White and purple... 25. Pyrus Japonica-Blooms early; flowers bright scarlet, very hardy... 25. Purple Fringe-Greatly admired... 25. Philadelphus or Mock Orange... 25. Rhododendron or Rose Bay - The most magnificent hardy evergreen Shrub that grows. Handsome foliage almost hidden in May and June by beautiful clusters of flowers... $1.00. Snowball-A well-known favorite... 25. -Japan-An improvement on above... 50. Spireas-Many beautiful varieties; each... 25. White Fringe-Pure white drooping flowers. 35. Wigelias-Four varieties; each... 25. We will send six shrubs, each labeled, our selection for varieties for... $1.00.

NUTS. Trees suitable size for mailing : American Sweet Chestnut-Per 100 $2.50; 40 cts, per 10; each... 10. Spanish Chestnuts-Each... 25. Butternut-6 for $1; each... 20. Black Walnut-6 for $l; each... 20. English Walnut-Each... 25. Almonds-Hard and soft shell. Each... 50. Pecans-Each... 50. Hickory Nuts-Shell bark. Each... 25. Japan Chestnut-A splendid addition to our nut-bearing trees. Nuts of the largest size, averaging nearly an ounce each, of delicious flavor. A beautiful tree, apparently more hardy than the American Sweet Chestnut. One year trees, each... 50.

16. SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.

FRUIT TREES, SMALL FRUITS,

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS.

Trees, shrubs, or plants from this list can be sent only by freight or express. They are all strong and healthy from open ground, as early as the ground can be worked in the spring. Stock in this list is supplied by a reliable nurseryman, and will be shiped [shipped] direct from the nursery in Des Moines. Of apples we offer about 150 varieties and can generally supply any kind ordered. We can most cordially recommend all to try these. They are A 1 in quality and you will see that our prices are below those of many other nurserymen. There are no premiums or discounts on this list. Twenty-five or over sold at 100 rates.

[Table] [columns: Each. Per Dozen. Per 100.] Apple Trees--No. 1, 4 to 6 feet, select... [Each] 20. [Per 100] $18.00. --Second selection, 4 to 5 feet... [Each] 15. [Per 100] 13.00. Crab Apples--In large variety, 4 to 6 feet... [Each] 40. [Per Dozen] $4.00. Cherry Trees--Select, 4 to 6 feet... [Each] 75. [Per Dozen] 7.00. --3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet... [Each] 60. [Per Dozen] 6.00. Plums--4 to 6 feet, a fine assortment... [Each] 60. [Per Dozen] 6.00. Pears--Standard, 4 to 5 feet, No. 1... [Each] 65. [Per Dozen] 6.00. --Extra, 5 to 6 feet... [Each] 75. [Per Dozen] 7.50. Grapes--Concord, 1 year, No. 1... [Per Dozen] 1.00. [Per 100] 8.00. --Concord, 2 year, No. 1... [Per Dozen] 1.25. [Per 100] 10.00. --Worden, best early, hardy as Concord, 2 years... [Per Dozen] 2.00. [Per 100] 15.00. --Martha, Elvira, and Roger' Hybrids, 2 years... [Per Dozen] 2.00. [Per 100] 15.00. --Prentiss and Pockington, white, new... [Each] 50. [Per Dozen] 5.00. Currants--Best sorts, 2 years... [Per Dozen] 1.25. [Per 100] 8.00. Gooseberries--Two years, Houghton... [Per Dozen] 1.25. [Per 100] 8.00. --Two years, Downing... [Per Dozen] 2.00. [Per 100] 12.00. Raspberries--Mammoth Cluster, Turner, etc.... [Per Dozen] 75. [Per 100] 4.00. --Gregg, Cuthbert and Thwack... [Per Dozen] 1.00. [Per 100] 5.00. Blackberries--Snyder, hardy, abundant bearer; best... [Per Dozen] .75. [Per 100] 4.00. Strawberry--Wilson, Crescent, Cumberland, Triumph, Chas. Downing, Kentucky, Seth Boyden and Downer's Prolific... [Per Dozen] .20. [Per 100] .75. Evergreens--Scotch Pine, 2 feet... [Each] 30. --Austrian Pine, 18 inches... [Each] 25. --Norway Spruce... [Each] 15. --Norway Spruce, 2 to 5 feet, per foot, 15 cts. --Riga Pine, 6 to 9 inches... [Each] 15. --Red Cedar, 10 to 14 inches... [Each] 15. --Red Cedar, for lawns, 3 to 4 feet... [Each] 50. --Balsam Fir, 10 to 14 inches... [Each] 15. --Siberian Arbor Vitae, 2 feet... [Each] 60. --American White Spruce, 2 feet, fine... [Each] 35. --Silver Spruce and Douglas Fir, from Colorado, 10 to 14 inches... [Each] 50. Deciduous Ornamental Trees--Catalpa and Silver Birch, 6 to 8 feet... [Each] 40. --Catalpa and Silver Birch, 4 to 6 feet... [Each] 30. --Mountain Ash, 4 to 5 feet... [Each] 50. Weeping Trees--Kilmarnock Willow and Cut-leaved Weeping Birch, 4 feet... [Each] 1.00. --Weeping Mountain Ash, fine, 5 feet... [Each] 1.25. --Wisconsin Weeping Willow and Silver Maple, 5 to 6 feet... [Each] 40. Shrubs--Weigelias, Snowball, Flowering Almond, Hydrangia, Lilac, Dogwood, Barberry, Tree Honeysuckle, Rose Acacia, a large collection of the finest Spireas... [Each] 50. Vines and Creepers--Ampelopsis, Bignonia, Honeysuckle, Wisteria, Bittersweet, etc.... [Each] 40. Peonias--Dielytras... [Each] 40. Osage Hedge--$2.50 per thousand. Barberry--For Hedge, 1 year... [Per 100] 3.00.

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Field Beans, White Navy--Per pk. $1; bu... 3.00. ---Prolific Tree--Per pk. $2.25; bu.... 8.00. Field Peas--Per pk. $1; bu.... 3.50. Honey Locust--Per lb. 50 cts.; 3 lbs. $1.25; or by express per lb.... .25. Osage Orange--Per lb. 50 cts.; 3 lbs. $1.25; bu. about... 6.00. Oats, White Russian--A very hardy and productive variety which is now coming into general use. In one case it is said that one hundred and fifty-seven pounds were harvested from a single ounce of seed. Per lb. 40 cts.; 3 lbs. $1; bu.... 1.50. --New Welcome--Claimed to be the heaviest, handsomest, and most productive variety known, weighing from, 48 to 50 lbs. per measured bushel. Per lb. 50 cts.; 3 lbs. $1.25; pk.... 2.00. --American Triumph--A new variety introduced last year. The quality and productiveness are unexcelled, yielding 50 to 100 bushel to the acre of beautiful heavy grain. Per lb. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.25. Wheat, White Russian--Per lb. 40 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.50. --Landreth's White--A very vigorous, hardy and productive early variety, of superior excellence. Per lb. 75 cts; 3 lbs. $2; pk. 2.00. --Clawson--Per lb. 40 cts; 3 lbs $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.50. --Fultz--Per lb. 40 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu. 2.50. Teosinte--Per oz. 25 cts; lb.... 2.50.

VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS.

We can ususally furnish all the principal varieties of plants. Those quoted "by mail," are sent at our expense, "by express," at the purchasers. Early Cabbage Plants--(Ready April 15th.) By mail, per doz. 20 cts; 100 75 cts; by express, 100, 50 cts; 1,000... 4.00. Late Cabbage Plants--(Ready May 15th.) By mail, per doz. 20 cts; 100, 75 cts; by express, 100, 40 cts; 1,000... 3.00. Cauliflower Plants--By mail, per doz. 20 cts; 100, $1; by express, 100, 85 cts; 1,000... 8.00. Celery Plants--By mail, per doz; 20 cts; 100, $1; by express, 100, 65 cts; 1,000... 5.00. Egg Plants--By mail, per doz. 30 cts; by express, 100... 1.25. Pepper Plants--By mail, per doz. 30 cts; by express, 100... 1.25. Sweet Potato Plants--By mail, 100, 75 cts; by express, 100, 45 cts; 1,000... 3.00. Tomato Plants--By mail, per doz. 20 cts; 100, $1; by express, 100, 75 cts; 1,000... 5.00. Artichokes, Jerusalem White, or Brazilian Red--Per pk. 50 cts; bu.... 1.50. Asparagus Roots--For directions, etc., see Asparagus seeds. --Conover's Colossal--One year old roots, per 100, 75 cts; 1,000, $3; 2 year old roots, 100, $1; 1,000... 8.00. Garlic Sets--By mail, per lb.... .50. Horse Radish Sets--By mail, per doz. 25 cts; 100, $1.75; by express, 100, $1; 1,000... 8.00. Onion Sets--We will, in the proper season, keep a good supply of the Red, Yellow, and White sets, grown from seed, and also of Top or Button Onions.. Price of each 50 cents per qt. by mail. Write for prices on larger quantity. Potatoes--We have selected for this list only a few of the best new varieties, and a few of the old standard sorts. We believe it better to offer our customers only those kinds than to present to them a long confusing list to make their selections from. All of the following varieties will be found worthy of a place in any garden. At the pound price, we send them by mail prepaid; at the peck or bushel rate, they are to be sent by express or freight at expense of purchaser.

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--Am. Magnum Bonum--In both yield and quality first class.. Fairly early, skin white, eyes slightly sunken. Stands the drouth remarkably well. We highly recommend it. Per lb. by mail, 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; by express, pk. $1; bu.... 2.50. --Beauty of Hebron--Ten days earlier than the Early Rose; yields well, tubers lying very close together in the hill. Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. --Boyd A quite hardy potato; good at all times of the year, and entirely exempt, as far as tried from the attacks of bugs; very productive. Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk.... 1.00. --Crawford's Seedling--A new Iowa seedling, pronounced by many to be superior to any early potato ever grown. Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. --Early Ohio--As a first early potato this is second to none in cultivation. So far as we have been able to learn it gives entire satisfaction. Tubers medium size, very even; flesh pure white and of good quality. Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. --Early Rose--Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75; bu.... 2.00. --Early Vermont--Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. --Early Snowflake--Splendid qualify, but is inclined to run to small ones. Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. --Mammoth Pearl-- A remarkable yielder. Skin and flesh are white, never hollow, ripens medium early; good keeper. Per lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. --Parson's Prolific--We have been watching this new variety for several years, and we will now say that we consider it decidedly the best variety which we know of. It is an Iowa seedling which the introducer describes as follows: 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 have 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. Per lb. 60 cts.; 3 lbs. $1.25; pk. $1.25. --St. Patrick--Has smooth, white skin, few and shallow eyes, oblong in shape, white flesh, fine quality, heavy yielder, medium late. Per lb. 50 cts.; 3 lbs.; $1; pk. 75 cts.; bu.... 2.00. --Wall's Orange--A new variety of a decided orange hue, good quality and very productive. Very hardy and almost bug proof. We earnestly recommend all to try this raw potato. Per lb. 50 cts.; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 75 cts.; bu.... 2.00. One tuber of each of the above twelve varieties by mail for... 3.00. Sweet Potatoes, Yellow Nansemond-- The standard sort for this country. Per pk. 75 cts.; bu.... 2.00. --Southern Queen--Large white, very early variety. Per pk. 75 cts; bu.... 2.00. Sweet Potato Plants--See vegetable plants. Rhubarb or Pie Plant Roots, Victoria or Mammoth--Large roots by express, each, 25 cts.; doz.... 2.50.

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IMPLEMENTS.

WE handle a good assortment of the best gardening implements and tools, and as we are not bound to any firm or manufactory to push their goods exclusively, our customers can depend on our opinion as here given, being unbiased and founded on the experienced of the best gardeners near this city.

To those who want a machine combining Seed Sower and Cultivator, we recommend to "Comstock." This is the lightest in weight and most simply made of any. It is very easily worked and the shape of the frame protects large plants from being injured, when cultivated. Our gardeners around Des Moines, have from one to three of these machines apiece. The Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe, is also a splendid cultivator.

We advertise this year several new kinds of cultivators, which according to the description of the introducer, are sure to become popular, because of their good qualities and low prices. Implements are packed ready for shipment, and customers will confer a favor by sending full shipping directions with their orders.

COMSTOCK'S HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

[image] AS A SEED SOWER.

[image] AS A WEEDER.

Comstock's Seed Sower-This is the nearest perfect of any Seed Drill which we know of, and will give perfect satisfaction in sowing any garden seeds, from the smallest size, up to Peas and Beans. It sows Beet, Parsnip and other difficult seeds to sow, with the greatest regularity and is especially adapted to sowing Onion seed, either three, four, five or six pounds to the acre. A revolving disk, which is held in place by a spring, regulates the quantity of seed sown. It can be changed instantly to sow either thick or thin. Price... 8.00.

Comstock's Hand Cultivator and Weeder Combined-In the cultivation of all small drill crops, this will do the work of six men with hoes, and do it with ease. It has been thoroughly tested in competition with many other cultivators and came out victor. Examine our cut which shows its manner of working on both sides of the row at once. Price... 7.00.

Comstock's Combined Seed Sower, Cultivator and Weeder-This makes undoubtedly the best and most convenient implement of its kind in use. It consists of the Seed Sower mentioned above, and the attachments which go to make up the Cultivator and Weeder, the same frame, wheel, and handles being used for both. Price... 12.00.