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RURAL NEW YORKER--In our trial [image] grounds, before the introduction of the Alaska, this proved to be the earliest of all, and the most even in growth and maturity; eighty to ninety per cent of the pods can be removed at one picking; very productive and of good quality. Our stock is from the introducer; per bu. $5.75; 1/4 bu. $1.65; qt. 30c... 5. EXTRA EARLY CHALLENGE--A favorite with the Des Moines market gardeners. Last year it was not obtainable in quantity, but this season we have secured a splendid supply. We can in all confidence say that after a trial of nearly all extra early varieties offered to the trade, we have not found one possessing more merit, hence its name. For the market gardener it has no superior. It is not only extremely early and prolific, but it is of most luscious flavor. All the good qualities of the Extra Early are more nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines eighteen inches; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 40c... 5. FIRST AND BEST--One of the earliest and most generally used varieties. It is an improvement on the Philadelphia Extra Early. Popular on account of its uniformity in ripening. Pods good sized and well filled with smooth Peas of excellent flavor; per bu. $5; pk. $1.50; qt. 25c... 5. *BLISS' AMERICAN WONDER. [image] [vertical text] EARLIEST WRINKLED PEA IN EXISTENCE. BEST AND SWEETEST FOR THE FAMILY GARDEN. --The earliest and most prolific dwarf wrinkled Pea, unsurpassed for early sowing. On good soil each vine will average twelve pods and each pod six peas. Fifteen pods have been counted on some vines, and nine large peas in some of the pods, and every pod is well filled. The vine grows from eight to ten inches high, according to the soil and season; per bu. $9; pk. $2.50; qt. 40c... 5. *McLEAN'S LITTLE GEM--The most popular variety for private gardens, very sweet; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 30c... 5. PREMIUM GEM--Height one foot, early and prolific. A type of, and improvement on, the Little Gem. Pods long and of a dark green color; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 30c... 5. Tom Thumb--Very scarce this year; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 30c... 5. Blue Peter, or Blue Tom Thumb--Similar to above, except in color; seed blue; pods large and well filled with delicious and large sized Peas; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 30c... 5. *Laxton's Alpha--One of the very earliest wrinkled Peas in cultivation; very prolific, fine flavor; pods well filled with large sweet Peas; height, two and one-half feet; per bu. $6; pk. $1.75; qt. 30c... 5. Landreth's Extra Early--A strain of the Philadelphia Extra Early that is very popular with some of our customers; per bu. $4.50; pk. $1.25; qt. 25c... 5.

Kentish Invicta--Very early blue Pea; per bu. $6; pk. $1.75; qt. 30c... 5. Carter's First Crop--Per bu. $4; pk. $1.25; qt. 20c... 5. Philadelphia Extra Early--Per bu. $4; pk. $1.25; qt. 20c... 5. Early Kent, or Dan O'Rourke--Per bu. $3.50, pk. $1; qt 20c... 5. FOR GENERAL CROP. DWARF WHITE MARROW--Similar in quality to the tall variety, but much earlier, and does well without bushing. Good yielder, much prized by gardeners; per bu. $3.50; pk. $1; qt. 20c. 5. *CHAMPION OF ENGLAND--Universally admitted by all to the one of the richest and best flavored Peas grown. It is very popular, and will bring a higher price in the market than any other; per bu. $6; pk. $1.75; qt. 25c... 5. BLISS' ABUNDANCE--Height 20 inches; time of ripening medium; remarkably strong, vigorous branching habit and unusually productive, often sending out three or more branches; pods of fair size, well filled with Peas of good quality; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 30c... 5. BLISS' EVER-BEARING--Height 2 feet; late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper; pods and Peas of large size and good quality; per bu. $7; pk. $2; qt. 35c... 5. White Marrowfat--Per bu. $2.50; pk, 80c; qt. 15c... 5. BLACK-EYED MARROWFAT--This is extensively grown as a field Pea; very productive, height about four feet; per bu. $2.50; pk. 75c; qt. 15c. 5. Dwarf Blue Imperial--Per bu. $5; pk. $1.50; qt. 25c... 5. *McLean's Advancer--Per bu. $5; pk. $1.50; qt. 25c... 5. Yorkshire Hero--Per bu. $5; pk. $1.50; qt. 25c. 5. Dwarf Sugar--Edible pods, use like Snap Beans; per bu. $8; pk. $2.50; qt. 40c... 5. White Field--Per bu. $2; pk. 60c; qt. 10c... 5. Blue Field--Per bu. $2.25; pk. 65c; qt. 15c... 5.

PEPPER-- Ger. Pfeffer. One ounce will produce about 1,800 plants. Sow seed in hot-bed early in spring; transplant to open ground when the weather is favorable, in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. Seeds germinate slowly and require considerable heat. [images] RUBY KING. LARGE BELL. RED CAYENNE.

RED CLUSTER--This very handsome new variety is a sport of the Chili, which it slightly resembles, the leaves and fruits are smaller, while it is much more productive, the fruits being curiously crowded together on each branch, making the plants extremely ornamental as well as useful. The Peppers are very hot and of a conspicuous coral red color; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 10. Red Chili--Small, very hot; used everywhere for pepper sauce; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 26c... 5. RUBY KING--This new Pepper has given most excellent satisfaction everywhere. The Peppers often attain a very large size. Ordinarily they grow 4 1/2 to 6 inches long by 3 1/2 to 4 inches thick. When ripe they are of a beautiful, bright, ruby red color, and are always remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. The plant is of sturdy, bushy habit, and each plant produces from 6 to 12 large, handsome fruits; per 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 30c... 5. NEW GOLDEN QUEEN--See description on novelty sheet, page 5; per 1/4 lb. $1.50; oz. 50c... 10. Large Bell, or Bull Nose--Early standard sort; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5. Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth--Similar to above, but milder; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5. Red Cayenne--Per 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 25c... 5. NEW GOLDEN DAWN MANGO--A handsome new Mango Pepper, very sweet and entirely exempt from the flery flavor peculiar to most other varieties; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5.

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SEED POTATOES. See list of choice varieties on another page.

PUMPKIN-- Ger. Kurbis. One pound will plant about 250 hills. Principally used for agricultural purposes, but there has been a great improvement in the varieties during the past few years, by the introduction and hybridization of foreign varieties with our old sorts. Plant in hills eight feet apart in May among potatoes, or corn, or in open field. Do no plant near Squashes. KING OF MAMMOTHS--See description in novelty sheet; Per 1/4 lb. $1.35; oz. 35c... 10. TRUE TENENSSEE SWEET POTATO--An excellent variety for pies; pear shaped, of medium size, flesh and skin creamy white, fine grained, very sweet and delicious, a first-rate keeper; per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5. MAMMOTH TOURS--A French variety which grows to an immense size; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. MAMMOTH ETAMPES BRIGHT RED--This giant variety is from France, where it is quite celebrated. It has been grown in this country to enormous size; it is of a bright glossy red color, and makes a spendid variety to grow for exhibition purposes; per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 10. Connecticut Field--This is the common field or cow Pumpkin, grown principally for stock. Immense crops can be grown by planting the seed among corn. In this way as many as five tons have been grown on one acre, without any detriment to the corn; per bu., by express or freight, $4; pk. $1.25; lb. by mail 40c; 1/4 lb. 15c; oz... 5. Cashaw Crook-Neck--For table use; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Large Cheese--Per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Sweet, or Sugar--Round, not large, but very sweet and an excellent table variety; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Negro--A small variety of peculiar shape and color. Very fine grain, extra fine for cooking; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz.

[divider image] SPECIAL. We offer a CASH PRIZE of $15.00 to the grower of the largest Pumpkin or Squash from our seeds in 1888, to be delivered to our store at any time before November 15th. As an extra inducement for competition, and that our customers may give all our Mammoth varieties a trial, we will send by mail, one packet each, King of Mammoths, Mammoth Bright Red Etampes, Mammoth Tours Pumpkin and Mammoth Chili Squash for 25 CENTS. Don't fail to try these, and exhibit also your products at your County Fair and obtain the premium there as well as the prize we offer. We will send free exhibition cards for use at your fair. [divider image]

[images SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP. SCARLET OLIVE. FRENCH BREAKFAST. LONG SCARLET. GOLDEN GLOBE. CHINA ROSE WINTER.]

RADISH-- Ger. Rettig. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. Radish seed should be sown in light rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks until mid-summer. Radishes must be grown quickly, and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to one to three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our Radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of Radishes," and we think it cannot be surpassed. NEW ROSY GEM--A splendid acquisition for the market gardener and the family garden. See description in novelty list, page 3; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 10. NEW SUPRISE--Of very early, quick growth, the Surprise is remarkable for remaining in fine condition, without becoming pithy, longer than any other early Radish. By successive sowing the Surprise will keep the table constantly supplied with the very choicest Radishes. The skin is thin and colored a rich light brown. So thin is the skin that the pure white of the flesh shows through. In quality it is par excellence; firm, juicy and of fine flavor; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. Early Scarlet Turnip White Tip--Bright scarlet, tipped with white, very showy; per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Early Scarlet Turnip--First early, round, white flesh; per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. EARLY DEEP SCARLET TURNIP--An improvement on the above; richer in color and smoother in skin; per lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. White Turnip--Per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Scarlet, Olive Shaped--Very early and tender; prized by gardeners; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. FRENCH BREAKFAST--A very handsome table variety of medium size, quick growth and fine quality. It is oval shaped, scarlet tipped with white, very crisp and tender, a favorite variety wherever grown for early use; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

WOOD'S EARLY FRAME--A favorite with our market gardeneres as it is about ten days earlier than the Long Scarlet, which it very much resembles, although not quite so long; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP--Very popular variety with gardeners and for family use; per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. BECKERT'S IMPROVED CHARTIER--See description on novelty sheet; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. WHITE STRASBURG SUMMER OR HOSPITAL--See description on novelty sheet; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. EARLY MIXED--A mixture of all the above named varieties, except New Rosy Gem. This will certainly take well for the family garden, as in it there is an assortment of all the best early sorts. They will make a handsome show on the table; per 1/4 lb. 45c; oz. 15c... 10. IOWA SEED CO.'S PERPETUAL WHITE SUMMER--See description with novelties; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5. Long White Naples, or Vienna--A long, clear, white Radish, very handsome, crisp, tender and mild; per lb. 85c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. White Lady Finger--A large white crisp variety, about half as long as Long Scarlet, nd simliar in shape. A very desirable sort, decidedly the best of its kind ever introduced. An admirable market sort. A novelty of merit; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. GOLDEN GLOBE--One of the best summer Radishes, amber flesh and keeps long in eating condition, extra fine quality and rapid growth; per lb. 85c; 1/4 lb. 25c; 10c... 5. Giant White Stuttgart--Flesh and skin are both snowy white, very crisp, mild and of good flavor, suitable for pulling at any size; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. CHINA ROSE WINTER--One of the best winter varities, a general favorite, bright rose colored, flesh white, firm and of superior quality; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Long Black Spanish--A large winter variety, one of the hardiest, with dark green leaeves, firm [continued next page]

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[continued from previous page] in texture, keeping until spring; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. California Mammoth White--A winter variety, growing twelve inches long; white fleshed, firm and of excellent quality. It is the largest Radish grown; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

RHUBARB, or Pie Plant-- Ger. Rhabarber. One ounce will produce about 100 plants. Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds, three feet apart each way. Victoria, or Mammoth--Per. lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c. 5. Rhubarb Roots--See miscellaneous list. [image]

SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster-- Ger. Bocksbart. One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill. [image] A delicious substitute for oysters in soups. Cultivate same as Parsnips. Salsify should be more generally cultivated. All who have once grown it continue to thereafter. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND--This new variety is of enormous size, twice that of the ordinary, pure white, very tender and delicious. Invaluable for the market gardener; per oz. 40c... 10.

SPINACH-- Ger. Spinat. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; 10 pounds to an acre. This makes the finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer, sow early in spring in deep, rich soil in drills one foot apart, cover one inch. Sow at intervals of two weeks through the season. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties last of August, and protect by covering with straw. LONG STANDING--Far superior to all others; [image] leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled. Slow in running to seed. (See cut;) per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Round--Main market sort. Equally good for spring or fall; per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Savoy Leaved--Per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Prickly, or Winter--Per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Viroflay--Grows to an enormous size, and produces wonderful crops; per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.

Stuart, Iowa, Sept. 16, 1887. The seeds I bought of you last spring were all right. I don't see any use for any one in our noble state to send anywhere else for seeds. J. H. Eyman, Market Gardener.

[images] NEW GOLDEN BUSH. EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK. PERFECT GEM. ESSEX HYBRID. TRUE HUBBARD.

SQUASH-- Ger. Kurbiss. One ounce early varieties will plant about 40 hills; one ounce late will plant 20 hills; 4 to 6 pounds to the acre. Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants to each hill. The soil cannot be too rich. NEW GOLDEN BUSH--The best summer Squash yet brought out. It is thicker, larger and superior in every way to the old varieties. Very early. Try it; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. John M. Phillips, of Troy Mills, Iowa, says: "The Golden Bush Squash you sent as an extra is a splendid Squash." Yellow Bush Scolloped--Early market variety; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. White Bush Scolloped--Similar to above, color creamy white; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c. 5. Early Bush Crook-Neck--Splendid summer sort; early, productive, very fine quality; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. PERFECT GEM--Excellent both as a summer and winter Squash. Flesh fine grained, dry, sweet and of a delicious flavor, very productive, a free grower and good keeper; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. NEW EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW--The earliest Squash aside from the small summer varieties in existence. See description in novelty list; per 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 30c... 10. NEW MEDITERRANEAN--See description on novelty sheet; per 1/4 lb., 75c; oz. 25c... 10. Boston Marrow--This delicious variety is of a rich orange color all the way through; exquisite flavor; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Essex Hybrid--Combines the shape of the Turban with the hard shell of the Hubbard, and a better keeper than either. Flesh very thick, rich colored, solid and fine flavored; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. HUBBARD--This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals, and is undoubtedly the best winter Squash known; hard green shell, flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored, keeps in perfect condition thoughout the winter; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Winter Crook-Neck--An old standard table variety. Varies in color from light yellow to green; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. American Turban--Flesh deep orange yellow in color, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of delicious flavor, unexcelled for fall and early winter use; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. MARBLEHEAD--A splendid winter variety, only equaled by the Hubbard. Shell very hard, of a light blue color, flesh fully equal to the Hubbard in quality; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. MAMMOTH CHILI--Is certainly the largest variety of Squash (or Pumpkin, as some call it,) grown. Specimens have been grown to weigh over 300 pounds, but to obtain this weight they must be forced by special culture, leaving but one Squash on the vine to mature. From 100 to 200 pounds is a common weight with ordinary culture. Flesh is thick and nutritious for feeding stock, but not considered good for cooking purposes. Grown mainly for curiosity and exhibition at fairs. (See cash premiums on page 25;) per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 25c... 10. Brazlian Sugar--As its name indicates, it is one of the sweetest of all Squashes, the flesh being unusually fine grained and tender, so much so that it is palatable even when eaten raw. They reach a weight of three to four pounds each, ripen early, and grow so vigorously that they are but little affected by the Squash bug; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. Vegetable Marrow--A very popular variety with the English; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c. 5.

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TOBACCO. One ounce will sow 25 feet square and produce plants for one acre. This is a paying crop, and will do well in this state. [image] The following varieties have been thoroughly tested in this climate. Our seed of most of these was grown on the crown panicles of select plants. Early in spring burn a brush pile on the ground to be used for seed bed. Then thoroughly pulverize the soil, digging and mixing in ashes. Sow seed very shallow. When plants are six inches high transplant into rows four feet apart. Cultivate thoroughly. HESTER- Makes fine cigar stock. It has size, shape, texture and color, and ripens early. It recommends itself greatly in this, that it has greater adaptability over a wider range of soils and latitude than any other of the yellow varieties, and may, on this score, be considered the surest; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 35c... 10. STERLING- The newest and brightest of the yellow type, and being the earliest to ripen, is surest in localities liable to early frosts; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5. BIG HAVANA- A Hybrid Havana or Cuban seed-leaf. A heavy cropper, of fine texture, delightful flavor and the earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Will make two crops from one planting in the South, whilst its earliness makes it most desirable for high latitudes; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5. Connecticut Seed Leaf- Well adapted to this climate; per 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 25c... 5. White Burley- Thrives best on a limestone soil; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5. Imported Havana- Per 1/4 lb. $1.50; oz. 45c... 10.

TOMATO-- Ger. Liebesapfel. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants. Sow early in March in hot-beds or seed-boxes, and when plants have four leaves transplant to four or five inches apart; give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous and healthy growth. When all danger of frost is past transplant to open ground four to six feet apart each way. Well manured, light sandy soil is best, but it must be remembered that a surplus of manure stimulates leaf growth to the detriment of fruit. Early Conqueror--Very early, smooth and good sized; per 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. Early Canada Victor--Per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c. 5. TURNER'S HYBRID, OR MIKADO--See description in novelty list; per oz. 50c... 10. OPTIMUS--A new variety, and we believe the best table Tomato in existence. Vines medium sized, but vigorous, healthy and productive, bearing its fruit in clusters of five. Fruit medium size, oval, very smooth, exceedingly bright, rich, crimson scarlet color, very free from cracks, and rotting less than any of the 70 varieties with which it has been compared. The flesh is of a crimson scarlet color, and is also the best in flavor. Resembles the Favorite but is much more uniform and better; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 35c... 10. Favorite--A large, smooth Tomato, very prolific and similar to the preceding; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 25c. 5. LIVINGSTON'S NEW BEAUTY--This new variety is one of the best ever introduced. Its beauty, size, shape, perfection, color, flavor, durability and productiveness make it desirable to all classes of Tomato growers, being of a very glossy crimson with a slight tinge of purple (lighter than the Acme.) Grows in clusters of four or five large fruits, (on a strong vine,) retaining its large size very late in the season; per 1/4 lb. 85c; oz. 25c... 5. PERFECTION--Somewhat larger than the Acme, ripens all over the through at the same time; is free from rot at the blossom end. We consider this one of the best Tomatoes grown; per 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. NEW CARDINAL--A large, grand Tomato, which has become very popular, and we recommend it as being a very choice sort. To briefly describe it, the fruit is smooth, of a deep cardinal color, with flesh of the same rich hue, without a green core, very thick and solid, ripens evenly, has no green spots or ends, is a good keeper, and hence is a good shipper, matures at the same time as the Trophy, a vigorous grower, and very productive; per 1/4 lb. 85c; oz. 25c... 5. D. S. Koons, of Utica, Ind., says: "The Cardinal Tomatoes grown from your seed were the finest I ever saw for canning. We never had their equal." Acme--Among the earliest, medium size, very smooth, solid clear through, great bearer, color dark red tinged with purple; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c. 5. Paragon--Best for canning; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c. 5. General Grant--A favorite variety in some sections; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. Trophy--One of the largest and best, fine quality, medium early, heavy and solid. Great favorite; per 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. Golden Trophy--Our choice of the yellow varieties; color it a beautiful canary yellow; per 1/4 lb. 85c; oz. 25c... 5. Red Cherry--Perfectly round and smooth, about the size of a cherry. Handsome and fine for pickles or preserves; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5. Red Currant--Quite ornamental, resembling long bunches of currants; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5. Yellow Plum--Good for preserving and pickling, plum shape, solid and smooth; per 1/4 lb. $1; oz. 30c... 5.

TURNIPS-- Ger. Steekrube. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre. For early, sow in April. For main crop, sow during July and August, and just before or during a showery time if possible. Often by sowing an early variety as late as September 1st a good crop can be obtained. The Purple Top Munich is excellent for this purpose. The soil should be rich and mellow, and kept free from weeds. Sow in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart. Thin to six inches apart in the drill. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN--(Strap-leaved)--This new variety has proven to be the earliest in cultivation. It is of medium size and flat shape, pure white flesh, of excellent flavor, small top and a good keeper; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Extra Early Purple Top Munich--A very handsome Turnip, with purplish red top, flesh as white as snow, and of the most delicate flavor; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. EARLY WHITE EGG--Very early and particularly desirable for the table, flesh firm and fine grained, sweet and sugary, and of snowy whiteness; egg shaped; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Early White Six Weeks--Very early and excellent; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Early White Flat Dutch--An early white fleshed variety, usually sown early in the spring; of quick growth, juicy, mild flavor, and excellent quality; also grown for a fall crop; per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. [image] PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. PURPLE TOP GLOBE.

PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED--The standard for this part of the country. Superior for early or late planting. Round, flat, good sized, mall top with but few leaves, flesh very fine grained, flavor good. (See cut;) per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c; 5 pounds or more not prepaid, at 30c per pound... 5. Mrs. D. G. Adams, of Hay Springs, Neb., writes, under date of October 31, 1887: "From a half pound of Purple Top Strap-Leaved Turnip seed bought from you we have a hundred bushels of very [continued next page]

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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[continued from previous page] fine Turnips. Some are as large around as a dinner plate, and weigh seven pounds apiece. All other seeds yielded in proportion." PURPLE TOP GLOBE- Similar to above, except shape. This is the largest yielder of any Turnip on the list, and very desirable either for table use or stock. (See cut;) per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c; 5 pounds or more not prepaid, 45c per pound... 5. Yellow, or Amber Globe- Good for either garden or field culture, large cropper, flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; per lb. 85c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. ORANGE JELLY, or Golden Ball- A beautiful, bright yellow Turnip of medium size and of universally sweet and delicate flavor. It is hardy and one of the best of keepers. Always brings a good price in the market; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10... 5. Cow Horn- New, delicate flavor, rapid growth, pure white tinged with green at the crown; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. WHITE GERMAN- Large size,oval form and [image] very solid, flesh pure white and sweet. This is the best keeping variety that we have found. Have been known to keep in perfect condition through winter and until July. (See cut;) per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Large White Norfolk- A good field variety; per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 15c; oz. 5c; 5 pounds or more not prepaid, at 25c per pound. Large White Globe- Fine for field culture; very productive; per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Yellow Aberdeen-Excellent for cattle feeding; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Seven Top- The hardiest of all sorts. Grown principally for the tops which are much liked for greens; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

SWEDES OR RUTA-BAGA TURNIPS. Ruta-Bagas should be sown not later than June, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches in the rows. Sweet German- Flesh firm, white and solid; attains a large size and has a rich, sweet flavor; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Skirving's Purple Top- Per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.

IMPROVED AMERICAN--This is the leading [image] yellow fleshed variety, very solid, fine quality, valuable for the table and feeding stock. (See cut;) per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Carter's Improved Hardy Swede--Large size, excellent quality and an immense yielder. Many seedmen rank this as the best of the Swede Turnips; per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. English Rape--Not a Ruta-Baga, although closely allied; cultivated for its tops, which are valuable for feeding stock; it forms no bulb; per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c.

HERBS. In making up your assortment of seeds for the year, don't neglect to order a few varieties of Herbs. They should have a place in every vegetable garden. Sow seed in spring in shallow drills, one foot apart, and when up, thin out and transplant to a few inches apart. The chief point is to harvest them properly, which should be done on a dry day, when not quite in full bloom, then dried quickly and packed closely, and entirely excluded from the air. The following are the varieties most cultivated: [table] [column headings: Pkt. Oz.] Anise. 5. 10. Balm. 5. 30. Basil, Sweet. 5. 25. Borage. 5. 15. Caraway. 5. 10. Catnip. 10. 50. Coriander. 5. 10. Dill. 5. 15. Fennel. 5. 15. Horehound. 10. 50. Hyssop. 5. 30. Lavender. 5. 25. Majoram, Sweet. 5. 40. Opium Poppy. 5. 30. Rosemary. 10. 50. Rue. 5. 30. Saffron. 5. 15. Sage. Per lb. $2.50; 1/4 lb. 75c. 5. 25. Savory, Summer. 5. 25. Thyme, Broad-Leaved. 10. 50. Tansy. 10. 50. Wormwood. 5. 30. Mixed Varieties--A mixture of all the above kinds, and will give a nice garden assortment. 10. 35.

VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS. Plants quoted "By Mail," are sent at our expense; "By Express," at the purchaser's. By our system of packing they are sure to arrive in good condition when the time of transit does not exceed three days. No charges for either packing or boxes. Plants from hot bed or cold frame are ready during April and May. Out-door grown, during June and until middle of July. (Prices for large quantities of any of these Plants or Roots will be given on application.) ASPARAGUS ROOTS--For directions for planting, etc., etc., see Asparagus Seeds. --Conover's Colossal--One-year-old roots, 100, 75c; 1,000, $5. Two-year-old roots, per 100, $1; 1,000, $7. CABBAGE PLANTS--Early Varieties--Early York, Landreth's Earliest, Jersey Wakefield, Early Winningstadt and Henderson's Early Summer--by mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 50c; 1,000, $3.50. --Late Varieties--Chase's Excelsior, Premium Flat Dutch, Large Late Drumhead and Stone Mason Drumhead--by mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 40c; 1,000 $2.50. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS--Snowball, Erfurt and Favorite--By mail, doz., 20c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, $1; 1,000, $7. CELERY PLANTS--Henderson's Half Dwarf, Golden Dwarf, White Plume and Boston Market--By mail, doz., 20c; 100, $1; by express, 100, 75c; 1,000, $5. EGG PLANTS--New York Improved--By mail, doz., 25c; by express, 100, $1.25. GARLIC SETS--Plant early in the spring, in rows one foot apart and three inches apart in the row. Cultivate like Onions; per lb., 50c, postpaid.

HORSE RADISH SETS--Plant at any time during spring, in rows two feet apart and abou. [about] eighteen inches apart in the rows. By mail, per doz., 35c; by express, per 100, $1; per 1,000, $8. PEPPER PLANTS--Large Bell, Sweet Mountain, Cayenne and Golden Dawn--By mail, doz., 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, per 100, $1. SWEET POTATO PLANTS--We make a specialty of supplying first-class Sweet Potatoes and Sweet Potato Plants, and we take great pains to send out only such as are strong, vigorous, well-rooted and hardy. (Ready about May 1st.) Price by mail, 100, 75c; 300, $2; by express, per 100, 35c; 1,000, $2.50. RHUBARB ROOTS--These may be planted early in the spring or in the fall, setting the roots three feet apart each way. It requires but little labor to plant, and when once planted in good rich soil it will remain in bearing condition several years. By express, each, 20c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10. TOMATO PLANTS--Cardinal, Perfection, Favorite, Acme, Beauty or Trophy--By mail, doz., 20c; 100, $1; by express, 100, 65c; 1,000, $4.