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24. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] IMPROVED CHARTIER.

RADISH. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill, eight to ten pounds in drills will sow an acre. 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 two or 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. VICK' S EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.--A most excellent early radish for garden culture, and for hot-bed forcing there is no variety so desirable as the Early Scarlet Globe. It is the earliest; its color is the handsomest; in flavor it is the mildest, most crisp, juicy and tender. It is the market gardener's favorite as a forcing radish. It forms small top, and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Its fine shape, well illustrated by the accompanying engraving, makes it sell for a higher price and more rapidly than any other shaped sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. BECKERT'S IMPROVED CHARTIER.--Decidedly distinct in appearance from any radish in cultivation. In form is well defined by our engraving, the color at the top being crimson, running into pink about the middle, and from thence downward is a pure, waxy white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. NEW GOLDEN DRESDEN.--All who saw this charming variety at our trial grounds the past season were most favorably impressed with it. It was a little beauty, with golden brown skin, white flesh, crisp, juicy and of finest flavor. One of the quickest growing sorts, and tops are so small as to admit of close planting. No matter whether grown in the garden or in hot-beds, you can depend on a remarkably perfect, early and uniform crop. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.35.

[image] VICK'S EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.

NON PLUS ULTRA.--An improvement on the Deep Scarlet Turnip. Remarkably fine in quality and of very quick growth, and ready to pull within twenty days after sowing. Perfectly globular little roots, of very bright color and excellent shape; certain to insure ready sale on the market. It is by far the best strain of early radishes for forcing. Beds are planted, the crop matured and sold, and the same bed made ready for a second planting, all in thirty days. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. FRENCH BREAKFAST.--A handsome table variety, of medium size, quick growth and fine quality. It is oval shaped, scarlet tipped with white, very crisp and tender. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. WOOD'S EARLY FRAME.--About ten days earlier than Long Scarlet, which it very much resembles, although not quite so long. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c. WHITE LADY FINGER.--An improvement on the White Naples, or Vienna. It is a large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet, and similar in shape. A very desirable sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.10.

[image] NEW GOLDEN DRESDEN.

EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP.--Very popular with gardeners and for family use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.--A winter variety growing twelve inches long, white fleshed, firm and of excellent quality. It is the largest radish grown. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. LONG BLACK SPANISH.--A popular winter sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. CHINA ROSE WINTER.--One of the best winter varieties, a general favorite, bright rose colored, flesh white, firm, and of superior quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. GIANT WHITE STUTGART.--Flesh and skin are both snowy white, very crisp, mild, and of good flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[image] MODEL WHITE BOX.

MODEL WHITE BOX.--A great improvement on the Philadelphia White Box which has been popular for several years. It is of most handsome shape, as shown by our illustration. It is very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hot-beds or "boxes," and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy, and unsurpassed in flavor. In all respects a model radish for early use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.10. ROSY GEM.--This wonderful new radish is an improvement on the Scarlet Turnip White Tip and has won golden opinions in all sections of the country. Their shape is perfectly globular, with rich, deep scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and delicious, equally desirable for either the market or home garden, and should be planted by everybody. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. lb. $1.00.

Consider This! If you have a small patch of ground, no matter how small, there is no way in which you can get as much satisfaction out of it as by growing lettuce, radishes, etc. Their greatest merit consists in being FRESH AND CRISP.

[image] NEW ROSY GEM RADISH

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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.

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[image] THE FAXON SQUASH COPYRIGHT, 1893, BY M.B. FAXON CO.

SQUASH. One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills; one ounce late will plant twenty hills; four to six pounds to the acre Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants to each hill. The soil cannot be too rich. THE FAXON.--(New.) The flesh is a deep orange yellow, cavity very small and seeds few; the special peculiarity, however, is that while uncooked it appears to have a shell like any squash, when cooked there is practically none, the shell or inedible part being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. One of the best squashes we ever tasted, sweet and very dry, and for squash pies it must be tried to be appreciated. It matures early and can be used as a summer squash. It is a very late keeper, keeping in perfect condition to April or May. Of superior quality whether it is ripe or green. This is a very desirable feature, as many squashes (the Hubbard especially) must be thoroughly ripe before frost, or the crop is lost. Productive, of medium size and the best possible quality. The vines are somewhat longer than most other sorts and fruit varies in color, but these seem to be its only defects. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c. GOLDEN BUSH.--It is thicker, larger and superior in every way to the old varieties. Very early. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c. EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.--Splendid summer sort, early, productive, very fine quality. With all the new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

WHITE BUSH SCOLLOPED.--Similar to the Golden Bush. Color creamy white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. WHITE CHESTNUT.--The shape of this very distinct new variety is well shown by our cut. The outside skin is creamy white, while the flesh is lemon yellow, fine grained, sweet and most excellent in quality, suggesting the flavor of a boiled chestnut; size and form much like the Hubbard, fully equaling it in productiveness and keeping qualities. This squash is creating quite a furore in the eastern states, where gardeners pronounce it the very best squash they have ever grown. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.--Very early and productive--the two most important features for the market gardener--while its attractive color--brilliant orange red--good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with the consumer. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. MEXICAN BANANA.--Originated by crossing imported varieties. It is sweet, rich, finest grained meat, good keeper, and the heaviest for the size of any ever grown. The size is from two to three feet long, and it weighs from thirty to fifty pounds. Dark green color, magnificent bearers, for fall and winter use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20. MAMMOTH CHILI.--This is certainly the largest variety of squash (or pumpkin, as some call it) grown. See more full description with pumpkins. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

[image] WHITE CHESTNUT SQUASH

FORDHOOK.--The engraving herewith, which is accurately reproduced from a photograph, shows the shape of the squash and the solidity of a section. It is extremely handsome, of a bright yellow outside, and straw yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet, and of the best quality. Placed in a cool, dry room, it keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. The stem is thin and hard, and also the roots, consequently it is free from the attacks of the squash borer. Matures early, and is everywhere a sure cropper. Immensely productive. Another feature is that the green squashes can be used at any stage of their growth. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. ESSEX HYBRID.--A most excellent variety. It is the earliest of the winter sorts, and can therefore be planted later in the season than most others. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c. BOSTON MARROW.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

[image] VEGETABLE MARROW.

AMERICAN TURBAN.--It is fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of delicious flavor. For fall and winter use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c. MARBLEHEAD.--A splendid winter variety, shell very hard, of a light blue color; flesh equal to the Hubbard in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. VEGETABLE MARROW.--A favorite English sort. The fruit is variable in size, from nine to eighteen inches in length, and from four to six inches in diameter. Skin a greenish yellow, flesh white, soft and of rich flavor. Plant eight feet apart. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. HUBBARD.--This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals, and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell, flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of a rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Our seed is of our own growing and extra select. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] FORDHOOK SQUASH.

SIBLEY, OR PIKE'S PEAK.--It originated in Iowa. Claimed to be a great improvement on the Hubbard. The form correctly shown by the cut is obviously entirely new, having the stem at the swell end. The shell is pale green in color, very hard and flinty, but at the same time so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick, and a vivid, brilliant orange color, dry, and has a rich, delicate flavor peculiarly its own; more productive and a better keeper than either the Hubbard or Marblehead and we prefer it for our own table use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c.

[image] HUBBARD.

The seeds I bought of you last year were good. I took first premium on the Mammoth Chili squash at our county fair. JOHN BOWERS, Sigourney, Iowa.

I had the best garden from your seeds last year that I ever raised in my life. My Guernsey parsnips are the best I ever ate, and my Mammoth onions were nice. Cabbage, cucumbers and garden lemon looked like a picture, and everything else I bought of you did well. MRS. SUE MARTIN, Clark, Missouri.

[image] SIBLEY SQUASH

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[image] LONG STANDING SPINACH.

SPINACH. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; ten 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 throughout the season. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties first of September, and protect by covering with straw. LONG STANDING.--Far superior to all others; leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled. Slow in running to seed, hence its great value for spring sowing. The leaves are round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled, and of a fine dark-green color. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c. ROUND.--Main market sort. Equally good for summer or fall. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 35c. PRICKLEY or WINTER.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. VIROFLAY or SAVOY LEAVED.--Grows to an enormous size, and produces wonderful crops. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 40c. CHINESE RED.--A new variety of spinach from China which is much larger than the common; has bright red leaves and is considered equal in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. NEW ZEALAND.--Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary spinach during the hottest months of the year, or in dry, arid localities. A great acquisition, and the most valuable variety of all for either the market or family garden. See description on second page of cover, and don't fail to try it. Entirely different from all other sorts. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

SALSIFY--or Vegetable Oyster. One ounce will sow about fifty feet of drill. Why don't you grow salsify? We are certain if you grew it one year you would never be without it, and especially after having tried Mammoth Sandwich Island. Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables is so limited. It has the true oyster flavor, and makes a delicious and inexpensive substitute for them in soup, etc. Cultivate like parsnips.

[image] MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.--This magnificent new variety averages fully double the size of the Long White. The roots, notwithstanding their enormous size, are of very superior quality, and very delicious in flavor; it is such a decided improvement that we are sure all market gardeners who once try it will use it extensively. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

VINE PEACH. A splendid novelty which we introduced in 1887. The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the musk melon vine, and requires the same cultivation The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped, and of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat russeted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving they are superb. Recipes for preparing them for the table will be sent with each order. In the west and northwest, where fruit is scarce, they are becoming popular, as they are easily cultivated, wonderfully prolific, and can be used in every way in which you would use a peach, except that they are not usually liked raw, although some consider them excellent simply sliced with a little sugar on. Try them, and we know you will be pleased. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

[image] VINE PEACH

RHUBARB--or Pie-plant. 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.--The best and most popular variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.65. RHUBARB ROOTS.--See vegetable plant list.

PARSLEY. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Sow in March, thinly in drills one foot apart, half an inch deep. Soak seed in warm water a few hours before sowing. For winter use protect in a glass frame or light cellar. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.--A very select stock, beautifully crimped and curled. Decidedly the best and most popular variety for general use. Quite decorative for garnishing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. FERN LEAVED.--Exquisite in form, and admirably suited for table decoration. Excellent quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c.

CHUFAS, or Earth Almond In sweetness and flavor they resemble the cocoanut or almond, and are considered very nice, put on the table in a fruit dish with candies, as an after-dinner relish. Very prolific, single one yielding from two to four hundred. The nuts grow underground, very near the surface, easily reached by pigs or poultry, and destroyed by them if they have free access. Plant in April, ten inches apart in two and one-half foot rows. Cover them lightly. If the seed is very dry, soak well before planting. Our illustration represents the manner of their growth, and they vary from the size of a large pea to that of a hazelnut. The children will be pleased with theae [these]. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00.

[image] CHUFAS.

TOBACCO. One ounce will sow about 25 feet square and produce plants for one acre. This is a paying crop and will do well in this State. 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 the 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.

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MAMMOTH MUSCATELLE--Originated in the private gardens of the shah of Persia. Very early, leaves long, small ribbed, and of finest possible texture. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c. HESTER.--Ripens early and 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 pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c. STERLING.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c. BIG HAVANA.--Heavy cropper, fine texture, delightful flavor, earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c. CONNECTICUT SEED-LEAF.--Well adapted to this climate. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

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[image] THE EARLIEST TOMATO IN THE WORLD EARLY MINNESOTA

TOMATO. One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants. Sow early in hotbeds 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 growth. When all danger of frost is past transplant to the 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. BOND'S EARLY MINNESOTA.--This handsome new variety which we now offer to our customers is, we verily believe, the earliest in existence. It originated in Minnesota but has been thoroughly tested elsewhere for two years with surprising results. Vines vigorous with rather small leaf. When quite small begin producing fruits which are of fair size, of good shape, smooth, dark red color. They ripen evenly, remain solid a long time and never crack. Thos. H. Brinton, who grows about 100 varieties of tomatoes, has originated several of our best sorts, and who may be called the best posted man on tomatoes in the United States, writes us: "Bond's Early Minnesota is the best early tomato I have yet tried." Per pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 1/4 lb. $1.50.

[image] FINEST OF ALL TOMATOES PICTURE ROCK.

PICTURE ROCK.--Our tests of the past year have again proved this to be one of the best varieties on the list. They are of good size, in fact rather large and run so even and perfect in form, after the first few fruits, that they have the appearance of having all been made in one mould. They are smooth, of bright scarlet color, solid and of excellent quality. See more full description on second page of cover and don't fail to try it. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

CRIMSON CUSHION.--Very large, about double the size of the Matchless, but rough like all other large sorts. The peculiarity about it is its unusual solidity, more so than any other sort we know of. Seeds are few and near the outside, leaving the center solid pulp, which ripens evenly throughout before the outside appears ripe. It is an elegant sort for slicing or putting up. Our seed was saved from select specimens grown on our own place, flavor excellent. Per pkt. 10c. PONDEROSA.--Very large, and is highly commended in many localities. Like all other mammoth sorts, however, there is a considerable proportion of misshapen fruits, and some with hard green spots around the stem. Our seed is pure. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 85c. NEW PEACH.--This peculiar variety, introduced by a Philadelphia firm, is a decided curiosity. The tomatoes in color are a deep rose and golden amber, blended in an indescribable manner, all covered with delicate bloom like the bloom or furz of fine peach, making it almost impossible to recognize the detached fruits as tomatoes. Do not fail to try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

[image] MATCHLESS.

OPTIMUS.--Vines medium sized, and productive, bearing 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 seventy varieties which it has been compared. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c. LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY--Originated with Mr. A. W. Livingston, of Franklin county, Ohio, and is one of the best ever introduced. Its beauty, size, shape, 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. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 75c. TURNER'S HYBRID OR MIKADO.--Very large solid fruits, but usually too rough for general use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

[image] LIVINGSTONS BEAUTY" TOMATO.

MATCHLESS.--Well worthy of its name for in beauty of coloring and symmetry of form it is indeed without a peer. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth, well set with fruit. They are entirely free from core, of a very rich cardinal red color, and not liable to crack from wet weather, of largest size, and the size of the fruit is maintained throughout the season, the healthy growth of the foliage continuing until killed by frost. Had we to confine ourselves to one variety it would be the Matchless, for certainly no other tomato will produce extra large fruits so smooth, handsome and marketable as the Matchless. The skin is remarkably tough and solid, and ripe specimens picked from the vine will keep in marketable condition for two weeks. Solid, of fine quality and a long keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c. IGNOTUM.--It is five days earlier than Dwarf Champion and superior to all other standard sorts. Very large, smooth, extraordinarily solid, seed cavities the smallest of any tomato; only averages one-half as many seeds as the ordinary sorts. Very productive and uniform, the last pickings being scarcely inferior to the best of the season. It is of a very deep red color, ripens perfectly up to the stem, and remarkably free from cracking and rotting. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 85c.

[image] IGNOTUM

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