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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. VII

Livingston's New Beauty Tomato
-This new variety is one of the best ever introduced. Its beauty, size, shape, perfection, color, flavor, durability and prodcutiveness make it desirable to all classes of tomato growers. Ther color is quite distinct from any sort we are acquainted with, being a very glossy crimson with a slight tinge of purple (lighter than the Acme). The color alone will bring it readily into favor at any market. Grows in clusters of four or five large fruits (on a strong vine), ratining its large size very late in the season. This is an essential point in its favor, as many other good sorts decrease in size at least one-half before the season is over. It ripens with the Acme or Perfection, which are as early as any good varieties. Ripens very evenly, is entirely free from ribbed and elongated fruit, being perfect in shape. It is free from rot, and for chipping and early market it cannot be excelled, on account of its solidity, toughness of skin, and especially on account of its color, as it can be picked quite green, and will look well and ripen up nicely, which all strictly red varieties have a yellowish shade until quite ripe. It is a perfect beauty. Per pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. ; 1/4 lb. $1.50.

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Giant Trimardeau Pansies

Giant Trimardeau Pansies - An altogether distinct and beautiful new class of Pansy, the flwoers of which are of very large size, some have measured four inches in daimeter - in fact, larger than anything hitherto attained in the genus. Each flower is marked with three large blotches or spots, and stand well above the foliage; the plants may be expected to produce the same endless variety and beautiful shades of color that are found in other classes of this popular plant. They continue to bloom profusely throughout the season. Colors are very rich and beautiful. All should try it. Per pkt. 50 cts.

Culture of Pansies - The seeds may be sown at any time from February to May when plants are wanted for summer and fall blooming. Prepare a bed or box with some light rich soil and one-half the quantity of fine sand. These should be thoroughly mixed together and sifted to remove all gravel, sticks and lumps. Make the surface as smooth as possible, and sow the seed, covering it with not over one-fourth of an inch of soil and press down gently. It usually takes the seed from 8 to 14 days to germinate. They should never be allowed to become dry. Covering the box ot bed with glass helps to retain the moisture and even temperature, and keeps the soil in a more proper condition for the germination of seed and growth of plants. As sson as the young plants are fairly established, they should be given plenty of fresh air and only be shaded on hot and sunny days.

In about five weeks the plants will be ready for transplanting when they should be taken out of the seed box and set about three inches apart in soil consisting of one-third each sand, common garden loam and well rotted manure or leaf mold. Although the above mixture is specially adapted to Pansies still they will thrive in almost any soil, providing it is rich, moist, and not too heavy or wet.

Edelweiss - This is the famous and true "Edelweiss" of the Alps, found growing there in the most inaccessible spots among the rocks, and gathered by tourists, and others, at great risk of life. The flower is considered the proper present for a bride from her fiance on her wedding morn. The flowers are of downy texture, pure white and star-shaped, and easily cultivated. Per pkt. 20 cts.

The Universal Verdict of Our Customers.

"We have found your seeds to be first class in every way. You may count on us as regular customers from now on. Wm. H. Bean, Macon, Illinois."

"I have been well please with seeds. Mrs. Geo. Story, Chesterfield, Illinois."

"All have been well pleased with your seeds here, and they are becoming quite popular. "Luman C. Smith, Portland, Michigan."

"I had your seeds last year, which gave immense satisfaction. " C. J. Gleason, Malone, New York."

"We have had seeds from you before and like them. R. C. Hoole, Wolfdale, Iowa."