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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 25.

WHITE STRASBURG.--The roots, as shown in illustration, are of handsome, oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are of pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender, and possesses the most desirable character of retaining the crispness even when the roots are old and large. It is excellent for summer use, as it withstands severe heat and grows very quickly. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[logo] IOWA SEED CO.'S PERPETUAL WHITE SUMMER.--This variety, introduced by us, has given splendid satisfaction to all who tried it. Their shape is well illustrated by the accompanying engraving. They are pure white, of uniformly good quality, crisp and brittle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we know of, hence their name, Perpetual White Summer. Can be sown any time of the year and will always produce good radishes fit for market earlier than the Chartier, and keep in perfect shape for marketing for about four weeks, or longer for home use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25.

[image] PERP. WHITE SUMMER.

MIXED RADISHES.--This is a mixture of over twenty choice varieties of early, medium and late radishes. You will certainly have radishes all summer and be surprised at the results, if you give it a good place in the garden. For several years we have sent out large quantities of this mixture, and our customers have been much pleased with it. Our illustration will give you some idea of the possibilities from a packet of this seed. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[image] MIXED RADISHES.

[image] ALL SEASONS RADISH.

[image] WHITE STRASBURG.

GOLDEN GLOBE.--One of the best summer radishes, amber flesh, and keeps long in good condition; extra fine quality and rapid growth. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.
[logo] ALL SEASONS.--Introduced by us in 1890 and proved a valuable acquisition, being greatly liked by all who gave it a fair trial. It was from China, and we sent it out after testing in California one year. In this State it does not prove to be early, but makes a most excellent summer and fall radish, and even keeps well for winter use. It is of handsome shape, stump rooted, and ivory white in color. Flesh, white, crisp, brittle, and of the best quality. Never pithy. Do not sow seed until after the first of June. When sown in July they do well. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

The Chartier radishes from your seed are simply superb. J. FULKERSON, Andover, Mo.
I used your seeds last year and liked them very much. MRS. T. G. SMITH, Peru, Ia.
From seeds purchased of the Iowa Seed Co. last year I was enabled to win four prizes on vegetables at our county fair. Seeds are always satisfactory. HENRY WEST, Rhodes, Iowa.

[image] GOLDEN GLOBE

PARSNIP.
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; five pounds to an acre.
Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been plowed deep, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five or six inches apart in rows. They are improved by frost.
[logo] I. S. CO.'S IMPROVED TABLE GUERNSEY.--A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown parsnip. It is strictly a table variety, and has no resemblance to the Guernsey stock parsnip, which is not good for table use. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gathered. It is a very heavy cropper; the roots are smooth, with a deep hollow crown and small top. The flesh is fine grained and sweet, and of excellent quality. Cooks evenly all the way through to the center, which is as fine and soft and even in quality as outside portions. It is sure to please all who try it. Crop very short this year. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
LONG SUGAR or Hollow Crown.--The standard for either table use or stock feeding. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

[image] IMPROVED GUERNSEY PARSNIP

[image] RUBY KING.

PEPPER.
One ounce will produce about 1,800 plants.
Sow seed in hotbed 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.
MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN.--Average a third larger than Ruby King. Eight to ten inches long, bright, waxy, golden yellow, and are very mild in flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c.
RUBY KING.--The peppers frequently attain to a very large size, 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. Each plant produces from six to twelve large handsome fruits. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c.
CELESTIAL.--When they are fully ripe they are of a delicate creamy yellow color, then suddenly change to an intense vivid scarlet. The brilliant contrast in colors makes a plant loaded with fruits an object of striking beauty and oddity. The peppers are of superior quality, of a clear, sharp flavor. Per pkt 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c.
RED CLUSTER.--Similar to the Chili, but smaller and more productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.
RED CHILI.--Small, very hot. Used everywhere for pepper sauce. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c.
CORAL GEM BOUQUET.--This new red-hot pepper is the finest of the small-sized varieties, and makes a very pretty ornamental plant for growing in pots. Excellent for pepper sauce. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.
LARGE BELL or Bull Nose.--An early standard sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.
SWEET MOUNTAIN or Mammoth.--Similar to above, but milder. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.
RED CAYENNE.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 90c.