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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. III.

Upland Cress-This new vegetable is destined to become a valuable and important acquisition. Is a hardy perennial, thriving on soil wet or dry. In early spring it is the first to make its appearance, grows with surprising and unequaled rapidity so that in a few days it is ready to use. The young and tender leaves, can be eaten raw; or
as a salad. It is excellent prepared same as lettuce or, when the leaves become large and plentiful, boiled as greens. In taste it is very pleasant, having the identical flavor of the Water Cress, so highly prized, and is agreeable to all. It is of robust nature and unparalleled hardiness. Fifteen degrees below frost will not change the color of its leaves nor damage it, and therefore the foliage of the summer growth can be used in winter, same as Kale. In packets only, each 10 cts.

[image] UPLAND CRESS.

Oak Leaved Lettuce-The distinguishing feature of this new variety of Lettuce, is in its oak shaped leaves the broader part set to stem and pointed at the tip, thus giving it a very unique, handsome and attractive appearamce [appearance]. It is of quick growth, has no bitterness of taste; is possessed of fine flavor and extreme tenderness, and it is slow in running to seed, in fact will remain in head for a
month before its shoots appear. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. ; 1/4 lb. 80; lb. $2.50.

New Golden Heart Lettuce-This new Lettuce produces heads of very large size, firm and solid. It grows quickly, is ready for use early, and continues to remain in excellent condition for weeks. It does not wilt under severe heat, and for summer
use is superior to nearly all other varieties of cabbage lettuce. Outer color dark green, leaves delicately curled; within the heart is a beautiful, rich, golden yellow; quality excellent. Perp kt. [Per pkt.] 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 1/4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2.

[image] OAK LEAVED LETTUCE.

New Silver Ball Lettuce-This Lettuce produces a beautiful head, very firm, solid and compact, with handsomely curled leaves. The head is of an attractive silvery white color, very rich, buttery, and most delicious flavor. It comes early and stands a long while before running to seed. A most excellent variety, both for early spring and summer use. We recommend all our friends to try it. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 1/4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2.

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Kolb Gem Water Melon-To illustrate the great superiority of this melon over others, and show the esteem in which it is held in its native home, we have only to relate that in 1884, in Brooks county, Ga., there were planted 2,500 acres in melons for market of which only 11 acres were of Kolb Gem. The next season out of the same number of acres planted (2,500), all but 100 acres were in Kolb Gem. The seed to plant which cost the growers from $2.50 to $4 per pound. We have undoubted authority for this statement, and this of itself should be abundant recommendation. The Kolb Gem melon grows of a more uniformly large size, opens up better, ships and keeps better, is more prolific and sells for nearly double the price in all the markets of the country than any other variety. They are suited for the North or South, East or West, near by or far away markets. In short, they are perfection, and fill the bill in every particular, every melon grower should get them at once. Our seed was grown for us this year, by the originator, R. F. Kolb, and you can depend on its quality. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 1/4 lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75.

[image] KOLB GEM WATER MELON.