1895 2nd Edition

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 19.

DUKE JONES.--We are pleased to introduce this new variety to our customers, believing all will be pleased with it. It originated in the great melon growing section of the south and has created great interest among the growers who have had the privilege of seeing it. The shape is well shown by our engraving. It has a dark green rind slightly striped, flesh bright red, very juicy and delicious. It matures medium early, is very prolific and much larger than the Kolb's Gem. Is sure to be a favorite with melon growers. One of the largest fruit dealers in Cleveland, Ohio, says: "We had the pleasure of handling several carloads of the Duke Jones melon and they were the finest watermelons we ever had, making the best appearance and being the best eating melon." Don't fail to try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. COLE'S EARLY.--This new variety originated in Iowa, and is greatly liked by those who have tried it. Very early, sweet, delicate flavor. Flesh dark red. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

[image] DUKE JONES.

KOLB'S GEM.--This variety, on account of its earliness, and excellent shipping qualities, is largely grown for shipping purposes. They grow nearly round; dark green with narrow stripes of lighter shade. The rind, though quite thin, is very tough. Flesh bright red and of good flavor. Melons raised vary in weight from twenty to fifty pounds each. Quite productive. Pkt. 5t [5c], oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. FANCY KOLB'S GEM.--Grown by one of the best watermelon specialists in the United States from carefully selected, pure stock and this seed is taken from melons weighing not less than 40 pounds each. Both ends of these melons are cut off and seed saved only from the middle part. Seed selected in this way always gives the best satisfaction and one pound of it is worth more than ten pounds of unselected seed to the melon grower who caters to the best trade. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. CUBAN QUEEN.--Large size, productive; flesh bright scarlet, good flavor and a good seller. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] JOHNSON'S CHRISTMAS.

JOHNSON'S CHRISTMAS.--Have been kept until Christmas in perfect condition. Their valuable keeping and shipping qualities are due to a peculiar hard, tenacious coating or outside enameling of the skin, which also gives them an exceedingly handsome and fresh appearance. The flesh is of a beautiful rich scarlet, very solid, and of a delicious sugary flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. GREEN AND GOLD.--The largest early variety in cultivation, ranging from 25 to 40 pounds in weight; slightly oval; dark green outside, with blotches of fawn color when ripe. Flesh yellow as gold, sweet as sugar, and of an unequaled flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. MOUNTAIN SWEET.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

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BURPEE'S WHITE GEM.--This is found indeed a gem, both in its unique, handsome appearance and delicious quality. It is enormously productive, and sets probably more fruit to the acre than any other watermelon in cultivation. The melons are perfectly round in shape, as shown in the illustration, of good average size for family use, weighing fifteen to twenty pounds each, of a beautiful cream white color when ripe. The skin is so tough that a melon fully ripe will support a man without even cracking the flesh--this, notwithstanding that the rind is only a scant half inch in thickness. The flesh is a rich, bright pink, crisp, melting, very juicy and deliciously sweet in flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. STRIPED GYPSY, OR GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE.--A favorite melon in the south for shipping to northern markets. An early variety, large, oblong, skin green, mottled and striped, rind thin, flesh crimson and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. PEERLESS, OR ICE CREAM.--(White seeded.)--Of unquestionable quality, very early, medium size, thin rind, flesh bright scarlet. We annually sell more seed of this than any early melon on the list. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. TRUE DARK ICING, OR ICE RIND.--Very solid sort, thin rind, most delicious flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] BURPEE'S WHITE GEM.

PRIDE OF GEORGIA.--Very popular with Des Moines growers. It is a dark green mottled color, nearly oval, ridged like an orange; grows partly upon its end, is firm, will ship well, attains a large size, and is very sweet and crisp. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 75c. OEMLER'S TRIUMPH.--Originated in central Asia, of medium size, dark, glossy green color, and the sweetest of any variety we know of. Flesh is dark red, mottled with yellow; very early. They are as easily raised as the Summer Crookneck squash, and were not affected by dry weather where other varieties failed. The seeds are so small they can be swallowed without the slightest inconvenience. Excellent flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. ORANGE.--A curiosity. The rind of this variety, when the melon is ripe, peels off from the flesh like the skin of an orange, leaving it a very handsome fruit to place on the table. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

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VICK'S EARLY.--Medium size, flesh bright pink, solid and sweet; said to be the earliest variety in cultivation. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

CITRON MELONS. COLORADO PRESERVING.--It makes beautiful, clear transparent preserves of perfect flavor. Very productive. Green seeds. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. RED SEEDED CITRON.--The old popular sort for preserving. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

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20 VARIETIES OF THE FINEST WATERMELONS, comprising all the above sorts, the largest, earliest, sweetest and best in cultivation. Grown separate and carefully mixed by us. This gives you chance to test all kinds at a low cost. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. Try them.

20. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] AMERICAN ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD RED GLOBE WHITE GLOBE EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA BEST FOR PICKLING

ONIONS. One of the most important crops grown, both in market and family gardens, and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than in onions. There is more money in onions grown from the seed than in almost any other crop. Good onion seed is of the utmost importance. Fully realizing this, we have for some years made a specialty of onion seed, and have all our crop raised under special contract, subject to careful supervision. Our onion seed is all grown from choice, selected bulbs, critically examined before being set out for seed. In vitality it is very strong, being carefully tested. The crop of onion seed is very short this year and prices are apt to advance in the wholesale market, still we shall not advance our retail price as long as the present supply lasts. Sowing seed to produce large onions is the cheapest, easiest, best, and most satisfactory way. Large onions can easily be grown the first year from the seed by obtaining our seed, which is all American grown, and new crop of 1894. It won't pay you to use the cheap imported or southern grown seeds, which produce a large proportion of scullions and onions that will not keep well. Poor seed, even as a gift, is the dearest the planter can use. We want you to try our seed and have therefore put the price down to as low a rate as good, reliable seed can be sold for. In comparing our prices with others remember that WE PAY THE POSTAGE. SPECIAL PRICES.--It will pay market gardeners and onion growers who use large quantities of onion seed to write for special wholesale prices, stating quantity required. CULTURE.--One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow one acre. As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills fourteen inches apart, covering one-half inch. They should be in rich, sandy soil, which is as free from weeds as possible. Commence hoeing as soon as the rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For pickles or sets good ground should be prepared as above, and the seed should be sown very thickly in broad drills about 40 pounds to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 pounds for pickling. For sowing onion seed and cultivating crop it will pay you to purchase a good drill and hand cultivator. See description elsewhere. Lang's Hand Weeder (price 30 cents, postpaid), is the best hand weeder made. Try it. ONIONS:--HOW TO RAISE THEM PROFITABLY.--Being the practical details by seventeen practical onion growers. No more valuable work of its size was ever issued. Price, 20c. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.--A very handsome, round or globe-shaped variety, of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early and sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.--The standard sort throughout the West, as they are the most hardy and immense crops can be raised when more tender varieties would fail. They grow to a large size, fine form; skin deep purplish red, moderately fine grained and strong flavor. Very productive and an excellent keeper. Our seed of this variety is extra select and cannot be excelled. Our price is low, but should you want 5 lbs. or more ask for special rates. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. EARLY RED WETHERSFIELD.--For many years one of the largest onion seed growers in the United States has been carefully selecting, each season, the most perfect, even-shaped onions which matured early and were of regular, uniform size. The result is an extra choice, early-maturing, solid and productive sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. EXTRA EARLY PEARL.--The earliest and best of all the American varieties. It is of good size, of pearly white color, the outer skin having a most showy waxy appearance; flesh of pure snow white, and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with wonderful rapidity. We are sure all who try it will be greatly pleased. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $3.00. LARGE WHITE GLOBE.--The handsomest market variety we have ever seen. Large size, oval form, very even, mild and pleasant flavor, good keeper, out-sells every other variety and is undoubtedly tbe best white variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.--This is a very handsome variety and is deserving of general cultivation. It matures quite early (none of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine-grained, mild and tender. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. NEW EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.--This distinct new variety is the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Queen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety in cultivation. At maturity the tops die down directly to the bulbs, leaving the neatest and most handsome little bulbs imaginable. They are of pure paper-white color; very mild and delicate in flavor; one inch to one and a half in diameter, and three-fourths of an inch in thickness. Both for table use and for pickling it is most valuable. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25. WHITE PORTUGAL, Silver Skin.--Matures early, very mild flavor, medium size and generally preferred for table use; not a good keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. PARIS WHITE PICKLING, or Small Silver Skin.--For pickling. This is of small size, silvery white, and used almost entirely for pickling, on account of its small size, handsome appearance and mild flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25. EXTRA EARLY RED.--Quite popular for early marketing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. ONION SETS.--See list of vegetable plants and roots. If you want a large amount write for prices.

The Planet, Jr., Combined Drill Will sow the seed and hoe and cultivate the crop. Our Price, Only $8.50

AN ACRE OF ONIONS. If you expect to use 4 lbs. of more of onion seed this year write for Special Prices.

THE BEST HELP In growing a crop of onions. Matthews Seed Drill. $8.00. McGee Cultivator... 5.00. Lang's Hand Weeder. .25. Onion Book... .20. All for... $12.50.

IOWA SEED COMPANY DES MOINES, IOWA. 21.

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MAMMOTH PRIZE TAKER, No. 1.--An American improvement on Spanish King, and is admitedly [admittedly] the largest of all varieties, having been grown to the enormous weight of OVER SIX POUNDS, and is withal a handsome, fine-flavored sort. Of a clear, bright straw color and uniform perfect globe shape. Produces enormous crops, one report being over 1,200 bushels, and they bring an extra price, being sold on the market as fancy onions. Keeps wonderfully well. Our seed is unexcelled, and is in great favor with our customers in all parts of the U. S. They ripen up hard and fine, and present the handsomest possible appearance in market, while the pure white flesh is fine grained, mild, and delicate in flavor. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. GIANT VESUVIUS, No. 4.--This grand new mammoth variety, which we offered last year for the first time, is a foreign sort, well shown by our illustration. In rich soil, under good cultivation, they grow to an immense size the first year. They are of a handsome globe shape, somewhat elongated, veritable beauties, and will attract attention anywhere. Color almost a blood red, flesh nearly white, quality most excellent. Much more tender and mild than the American sorts. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

COPPER KING or Mammoth Pompeii, No. 2.--Have been grown to the enormous weight of FIVE POUNDS AND SIX OUNCES, and notwithstanding their large size they retain their shape and fine quality. To obtain some idea how large this really is, just weigh the largest onion you can obtain and compare weights, or weigh out five pounds and six ounces of common onions and imagine them all in one. Beautiful copper color; flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. MAMMOTH SILVER KING, No. 3--Attractive form, flattened, but thick through, as shown in the illustration. Single bulbs often attain weights of from two and one-half to four pounds each. The skin is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is snowy white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. So sweet and tender is the flesh that it can be eaten raw like an apple. Matures early, and is of uniformly large size and perfect form, and will bring a large price in the market. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.

I had my onion seed from your firm last year and was well pleased with them. OTIS LIKENS, Brandon, Iowa.

The giant onions bought of you did well; in fact, all seeds proved very satisfactory. ED. BOLAND, Williamsburg, Iowa.

THE FOUR GIANTS ONE PACKET EACH OF The Mammoth Prize Taker, Copper King, Giant Vesuvius, and Silver King, For only 25 cents. Don't fail to try them.

BIG ONIONS Be sure to include the FOUR GIANT ONIONS in your order this year, and try for that $10 PRIZE which we offer for the largest onion grown from our seed this year, which must be delivered to us by the 20th of October.

$10 PRIZE The $10.00 prize for 1894 was awarded to S. Strait, of Bison, Kansas, for an onion weighing one pound and nine ounces. Try for the prize this year and you can perhaps raise a larger one and get the ten dollars. Try the four giants this year.

22. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] REED'S EARLY PRIZE.

PEAS. One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil, not too rich. May be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills two to four feet apart, according to varieties, not less than four inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered one and one-half to two inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. They should be sown thicker in the row than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot. Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. Fifteen cents per quart discount if sent by express. See special prices by the peck or bushel on page 29. REED'S EARLY PRIZE.--A cross between Tom Thumb and the Advancer. Grows eighteen inches high, being slightly taller than Premium Gem, and, while equally early, it is decidedly a better cropper than either that or Tom Thumb. Pod large, heavy and well filled. Although equal to the wrinkled varieties in sweetness, and flavor, it can be planted earlier than these without danger of rotting. Its combination of earliness, dwarf growth, yield and quality, with the large size and good filling of the pod, insures its future. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c. *THE STANLEY.--This very handsome new variety is well shown by the accompanying illustration. It is a grand medium early wrinkled pea, with well filled pods, larger than the Stratagem, a tremendous cropper, with dwarf, stocky vine, which needs no bushing. It is very sweet and of delicious flavor; full grown pods often measure four inches in length by over two inches in circumference and mature very uniformly, so that nearly the entire crop can be taken at one picking. All should try it. Per pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 25c, qt. 75c.

[image] IOWA CHALLENGE.

*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.--One of the richest and best flavored peas grown. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c. *YORKSHIRE HERO.--Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. WHITE MARROWFAT.--Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c. *TELEPHONE.--Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellent, sugary flavor; vines very strong, the pods are of large size, with six or seven large, delicious peas; height four feet. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. *BLISS ABUNDANCE.--Height 20 inches, time of ripening, medium, remarkably strong, vigorous, branching habit, and unusually productive; pods of fair size, and well filled with peas of good quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. *BLISS EVERBEARING.--Height two feet; late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper; pods and peas of large size ancl good quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. *STRATAGEM.--Decidedly the best late variety for family or market use. Pods long and filled with seven to nine large peas of extra fine quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. *IMPROVED ADVANCER.--Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. BLACK-EYED MARROWFAT.--Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c. DWARF SUGAR.--Edible pods; use like snap beans. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

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IOWA CHALLENGE.--An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. 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 good flavor. All the good qualities of the extra early are most nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines, eighteen inches. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. CLEVELAND'S ALASKA--Height two feet, pods rather small, dark green color, remarkably well filled; often seven to nine peas; the earliest pea known, being two days earlier than the Rural New Yorker, and ninety per cent of the pods can be gathered at the first picking. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. *PREMIUM GEM.--Height one foot; early and prolific; a type of and an improvement on, the McLean's Little Gem. Pods long and of a dark green color. The most popular sort for family use. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. *BLISS' AMERICAN WONDER.--Early and prolific dwarf wrinkled pea. On good soil each vine will average twelve pods and each pod six peas. The vine grows from eight to ten inches high. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c. RURAL NEW YORKER.--Very early and of most even growth and maturity; 80 to 90 per cent of the pods can be removed at one picking. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

[image] NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.

*NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.--We are pleased to offer this superb new variety, and are sure our customers will be delighted with it as an ideal family and market pea. It is fully as sweet and delicious as the American Wonder, and grows one-half taller. Pods are larger and it is far more productive than the Premium Gem, and it is within a day or two as early as the first early smooth peas, having matured in forty-three days. Mr. George Buchanan writes: "I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table use within forty-three days from planting. Quality very superior." Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c. FIRST AND BEST.--It is an improvement on the Philadelphia Extra Early. Pods good size and well filled with smooth peas of excellent flavor. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. DWARF WHITE MARROW.--Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c. FIELD PEAS.--See list of Miscellaneous Field Seeds.

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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 23.

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PUMPKIN. 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. MAMMOTH CHILI.--(See cut No. 1.) Really a squash, but it looks more like a pumpkin, and we list it here so as to have the Mammoth pumpkins together. This is the largest of the squash family and attains the most astonishing weights. One specimen weighing 481 pounds was shown at the World's Fair, having been grown in California, and from 100 to 200 pounds is a common weight with ordinary culture. Our seed has been selected from the large and perfect specimens only of our own growing. The flesh is a rich yellow, very thick and of excellent quality, highly nutritious. They are profitable to grow for stock feeding. They keep well throughout the winter. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

TRY THE COLLECTION OF MAMMOTH PUMPKINS! One packet each, Mammoth Chili, King of Mammoths, Mammoth Tours, and Mammoth Etampes for ONLY TWENTY CENTS. $25 PRIZE! We send with each collection, instructions for growing, and offer a cash prize of $15.00 for the largest pumpkin or squash, and a prize of $10.00 for the second largest one grown from our seeds. Prizes will be awarded October 15th.

KING OF MAMMOTHS.--(No. 2.) The largest variety of true pumpkins. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine grained and of good quality. The one from which our cut was made reached the enormous weight of 245 pounds. One customer writes us that he grew one weighing 158 pounds, and on the same vine had five other pumpkins from 90 pounds to 104 pounds each in weight--over 640 pounds grown from one seed. Farmers and gardeners, just think of that kind of a crop. Will it not pay you to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed was saved from large select specimens of our own growing. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

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MAMMOTH TOURS.--(No. 3). Also called Mammoth Whale. Originated near Tours, France, where it is largely grown, both for feeding cattle and for table use. Grows to an immense size, sometimes three feet in length and to a weight of 100 to 200 lbs. Color outside an ashy grey, or pale green, showing an inclination to be striped, but most specimens are more blunt at blossom end than our cut shows. Flesh of a salmon color and fair quality. Seed of peculiar shape. Seeds have sometimes been sold at fairs at 10 to 25 cents each. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. MAMMOTH ETAMPES.--(No. 4.) A giant variety from France, where it is quite celebrated. Grown in this country to enormous size; bright, glossy red color, and a splendid variety to grow for exhibition. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. JAPANESE PIE.--Flesh very thick and of a rich salmon color, nearly solid, the seed cavity being small; fine grained, dry and sweet, making pies as rich without eggs as other varieties do with. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. CONNECTICUT FIELD.--The common field or cow pumpkin, grown principally for stock. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. by mail, 30c. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.50, 25 lbs. $3.25. WHITE CUSHAW.--Attractive and sells much better than the old green striped sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c. TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO.--Medium size, flesh thick, creamy white, fine grained and of excellent flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. LARGE CHEESE.--A flat variety commonly called Sweet Pumpkin throughout the west. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. YANKEE PIE.--This is the noted New England Pie or Small Sugar pumpkin. It is the same shape and color as the Connecticut Field, but smaller and very sweet. One of the best varieties for table use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

PRIZES FOR 1894. Both first and second prizes were awarded to Ira C. Eldridge, Ottumwa, Iowa for pumpkins weighing one hundred and fifty six and one hundred and thirty-eight pounds. The dry season prevented their growing larger.