1895 2nd Edition

SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE. 39.

[image] GOLDEN WONDER MILLET

MILLET. GOLDEN WONDER.--Millet is always a profitable crop, and in very wet seasons many farmers are compelled to sow it on their corn ground, and the result has been so highly satisfactory that we predict a greatly increased demand this year. This grand new variety is a great improvement on the German, and has given universal satisfaction wherever tried. Has yielded as high as ten tons to the acre of excellent fodder, about as easily cured as clover hay. Heads average ten to fifteen inches long, and containing sometimes as high as 18,000 seeds each, thus making it a profitable crop even for seed only. The stalk is full of broad leaves, resembling those of corn. Under equal circumstances it will yield twice as much fodder and three times as much seed as other sorts. Matures in the far north, where corn will not ripen. Its vigorous growth will smother the weeds out and leave the land clear. Sow 25 lbs. to the acre if for seed, or 50 lbs. if for hay. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 5c. per lb. EARLY HARVEST.--Best and earliest of all the millets. See description on another page, and don't fail to try it. Lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00. MANITOBA.--This millet comes from Manitoba, in British America, hence the name. It has been thoroughly tested , and has proved to be the best millet for withstanding drouth, maturing a good crop when planted by the side of other varieties that were not worth cutting. The seed is about double the size of Common or German millet and is of a very oily nature, and a bushel of it is conceded to be superior to a bushel of shelled corn for fattening stock. Unlike any other variety of millet, it has a branching head, similar to the old-fashioned cane head. It ripens about two weeks ahead of the German millet, therefore is much more sure of a crop. Grows from three to four feet high, has an abundant growth of fodder on the stalk and bears a heavy crop of plump seed. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 5c. per lb.

ASK FOR Special Prices on all kinds of millet and grass seeds BY THE 100 LBS.

[image] GERMAN MILLET.

GERMAN.--Much better than Common and yields much more. One of the best for hay or fodder crops, three to four feet high, a great yielder, large close heads. The seeds are round, of a golden yellow color. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. 5 lbs. or more at 4c. per lb. COMMON.--Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. 5 lbs. or more at 4c. per lb. HUNGARIAN.--Preferred by some to millet. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. 5 lbs. or more at 4c. per lb. PERMANENT PASTURES. Most of our western farmers have not yet learned that a pasture or meadow of mixed grasses is far superior to clover and timothy alone, but such is the case. We are making a study of this subject and do not care to make a mixture to cover all cases, but if you will write us, stating kind and condition of soil, whether low or high land, and the number of acres you wish to seed down, we will take pleasure in advising you as to the kind and quantity of seed required and cost of same. We are well prepared to thoroughly mix the various kinds of seed in any desired proportion for our customers.

[image] MANITOBA MILLET.

I bought $30.00 worth of clover and timothy seed of you last fall, and am so well pleased with the appearance of the quality and correctness of weight, that I enclose a further order. B. NAUMAN, Frankfort, Kansas.

GRASS IS KING! More Grass--More Cattle, More Cattle--More Manure, More Manure--More Grain, More Grain--More Money, But No Grass, No Cattle; No Manure; No Grain, No Crops; No Money.

I was ever so well pleased with the clover seed I bought of you this spring. C. A. WEGENER, Littleport, Iowa. The clover seed that I bought of you is fine; am well pleased. H. K. LANE, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

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LAWN GRASS. CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS.--To the attractiveness of a rural home nothing adds more than a well kept, close, velvety lawn. The first requisite is good seed, and for this purpose we can confidently recommend our Central Park lawn grass seed. This is the very best quality of a mixture of the finest varieties of natural grasses, embracing such as are of neat growth, hardy, and best adapted to produce a permanent and fine turf. Never sow oats or other grain with grass seed. The quantity of seed required per acre is about 40 to 50 pounds, or one pound will sow a space about twenty-five feet square. This is much cheaper and makes a better lawn than sodding. Pound 35c, 2 lbs. 60c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.90, 25 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $15.00. EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS.--A cheaper mixture than the above, but still very desirable for lawns and parks. Pound 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $12.50. TERRACE LAWN GRASS.--For sowing on terraces or sloping ground. The roots help hold the soil in place. Pound 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25. By express, 10 lbs. at 30c. per lb. LAWN FERTILIZER.--A plant food which will force a luxuriant growth. 10 lbs. 75c, 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $4.25, by freight or express.

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LENTILS.--Largely used in Oriental countries and is one of their principal articles of diet. It was from these that the dish of pottage was made for which Esau sold his birthright to Jacob in Bible times, and many will be interested in them for that reason. They are in growth similar to peas and may be used in any way that you would use shell beans, and they also make an excellent soup. Sow and cultivate same as garden peas and thresh out in the fall. All should try them. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, postpaid.

BROOM CORN. Broom straw is high in price this year, and it should encourage more farmers to plant it. Our seed is carefully selected, and every grower should plant two or more sorts, to make a crop more certain. JAPANESE EVERGREEN.--Long brush, fine and of good color. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. 90c. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.25, 25 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $8.00. WILSON'S IMPROVED EVERGREEN.--An improvement on the Tall Evergreen. It stands well, is long and free from crooked brush. Pound 30c, 3 lbs. 75c. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $1.80, 100 lbs. $5.00. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN.--Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By freight, 10 lbs. 75c, 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $4.00. TALL OR MISSOURI EVERGREEN.--A standard sort. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By freight, 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs. $1.10, 100 lbs. $3.00.

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DWARF EVERGREEN.--Pound 25c, 3 lbs 60c. By freight, 10 lbs. 75c, 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $4.00.

BROADCAST SOWERS. LITTLE GIANT HAND BROADCAST SEED-SOWER--As can be seen by the illustration, it is simple in construction, light, strong and durable, and the easiest running machine known, having no feed plate to carry, and only weighing three pounds complete. Will sow orchard grass, blue grass, red top, clover, timothy, wheat, etc. Even if you have only a small field to sow it will pay you to have one of these so as to get it distributed evenly. By purchasing a large number for cash we are enabled to offer them at a heretofore unheard of low price. Only $1.50 each. IOWA BROADCAST SOWER.--An improvement on the above in that it retains all the valuable characteristics of the Little Giant but instead of working with a fiddle-bow, it is operated with a crank. We have had a large number of these made as we know they will take well with our customers. Price only $2.00 each.

[image] BROOM CORN.

[image] LITTLE GIANT.

DWARF ESSEX RAPE. A forage plant of great merit, easily grown in any part of the United States on any land that will raise turnips or corn, and will furnish abundant supplies of succulent, rich, nutritious pasture at a season when it is most needed. Is of great value for sheep and lambs and when turned it on it, to use a common expression, "they soon weigh like lead." It is also of value for pasturing cattle. One acre of rape is sufficient to pasture ten to fifteen lambs on for two to two and one-half months. It is often sown broadcast, about 5 lbs. to the acre, but will yield much better if drilled about 2 lbs. to the acre, in rows 22 inches apart, and cultivated until plants are too large. Seed may be sown in May, but we do not advise sowing until June or July. Can, however, be sown with grain in the spring, and it is said to not interfere with the grain crop. The Dwarf Essex rape is unequaled as a pasture for sheep in the autumn, and as a fattening food is without a rival in point of cheapness and effectiveness. It will also keep a long time in early winter if cut and put in heaps like shocks of hay. Large packet 10c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By express, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. per lb. KAFFIR CORN.--An excellent fodder plant, yielding two crops of fodder during a season. Grows four to five feet high, upright stalk, with numerous large leaves, greatly relished by cattle and horses. The seed crop is also heavy, sometimes yielding 60 bushels to the acre. It does better sown in drills three feet apart, using 6 to 8 lbs. of seed per acre. Pound 25c. By express or freight, 10 lbs. 75c, 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $5.00. DURRA OR SORGHUM VULGARE.--Valuable forage plant, growing to ten feet in height and yielding an abundance of gray green foliage. Greatly relished by stock; grown as grain for poultry making a cheap feed. It would pay every poultry breeder to put in some of this. Pound, 25c. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 6c. per lb.

I received the seed as ordered, and found them very satisfactory; in fact, your seed are the finest I have had. E. S. MILES, Dennison, Ia.

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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 41.

[image] FREEMAN.

CHOICE SEED POTATOES. With no other seed is the importance of change more essential than with the potato. By using our northern grown seed you are assured of early maturity, increased yield, and a vigorous growth. Our stock, as usual, has been grown from selected seed, and expressly for seed purposes. It will pay you well to change your seed this year. The following are the most desirable varieties we have found for this state, and most of them will doubtless be highly satisfactory to our customers elsewhere. Order as early as possible, stating whether you desire them shipped by express or freight, and we will ship as soon as the weather permits. We will ship at any time when requested to do so, regardless of the weather, but customers in this case must take the risk. When ordering late, please state whether we shall return money or send some other good kind of equal value, providing we cannot supply the sort you order. Prices are subject to any important market changes. At prices named we make no charges for boxes, barrels or drayage. Special prices on large lots given on application. When to be shipped over more than one line of railroad purchasers should make arrangements to have them go prepaid so as to avoid delay. At the pound price we will send them by mail prepaid; at the peck or bushel rates they are to be sent by express or freight at expense of purchaser. POUND PRICES.--All varieties 30c per lb., 3 lbs. for 75c, by mail, postpaid.

FREEMAN.--The tuber is oval in shape, russet in color; flesh very white, both raw and when cooked; very fine grain and very best flavor. The greatest merits of the variety are its extreme earliness and long keeping qualities. From the time they are as large as hen's eggs until new potatoes come in the next year they burst open when boiled with their jackets on, appearing snow white and floury. Has matured in 39 days from planting. A good yielder. Per pk. $1.00, bu. $2.25, bbl. $5.00.

RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2.--This originated on the experimental grounds of the Rural New Yorker, where more than five hundred varieties have been tested practically during the past twelve years, and it proved the largest yielder of any. Large and unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes; skin is white as is the flesh, which is of superior quality. Medium late and best drouth resister. Its only fault is that on some soils tubers are hollow. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00.

EXTRA EARLY OHIO.--Fancy Northern Grown Stock. For three or four years past we have been having these grown in the noted Red River valley about 450 miles north of Des Moines, and careful tests have proven them to be fully ten days earlier than our Iowa grown stock. This is a great advantage to the gardener and puts this variety at the head of the list of extra earlies. We have now in our store ready for shipment several carloads of them, and they are the nicest stock we have seen for years. They are all of good average size, strictly pure, smooth, and entirely free from scab and rot. In our tests they are positively the earliest to mature their entire crop of any variety we have ever had, and outyield other early sorts about two to one. It is a special favorite with marketmen, and the most profitable potato they can possibly grow. The sprout is very strong and the vine grows erect, making it easy to cultivate, and on account of its early maturity you can get the high prices and have the land for other crops. It does well on any soil suitable for potatoes. The tubers grow compact in the hill, are easily dug, very few small ones, nearly every one being of marketable size; few eyes, which are even with the surface. They keep firm until late in the spring. Southern growers plant this variety almost exclusively for early shipment north. With heavy manuring, close planting and good culture, a very large and profitable crop can be expected. One grower reports that for several years past the yield has been from 300 to 500 bushels per acre annually. This is our specialty in standard varieties, and we take great pains to keep the stock pure and up to its original standard. Our trade in it has doubled every year for several years past. Don't plant Iowa grown stock when you can obtain these. Per pk. 75c, bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50.

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[image] COLUMBIAN PEACHBLOW

COLUMBIAN PEACHBLOW.--Novelty 1893, introduced by the Iowa Seed Company. Every dealer in seed potatoes has numerous calls for the old Peachblow potato, and often in the descriptions various sorts are compared in quality to it. In this grand new variety we have combined all the good qualities of the old variety and none of the poor ones. It originated in this state from a seed ball of the White Peachblow and has been carefully grown and selected. It is an exceedingly handsome variety, the shape and peculiar marking is well shown by our illustration. It is nearly round, but slightly flattened; color a beautiful creamy white, with an irregular blotch of bright red at stem end. Sets tubers earlier than either the old Peachblow or the White Peachblow. Matures about same time as Bonanza. It is remarkably productive, exceeding any potatoes in existence that we are acquainted with in this respect, yielding 10 to 14 or more large tubers to the hill, or about twice as many as Potentate and other similar sorts and the crop averages good medium size. The eyes are very nearly level with surface, except a slight depression at the seed end, a characteristic of the Peachblow. It cooks dry and fine without "cooking off" and is unsurpassed in quality. Keeps better than any other we have ever seen or heard of. Have kept them in the ordinary way until State Fair time (about Sept. 1st) nearly one year from the time they were dug, and had them in good eating condition then. Very uniform in size, shape and characteristics. Vines very strong and robust but not tall; foliage very dark green, with flower of dark purple. Summing it all up, it is the very best potato for main crop in existence, and we hope every farmer and gardener who receives our catalogue this year will give it a trial. Pound 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Per pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00, bbl. $6.75.

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PARSON'S PROLIFIC.--Introduced by us in 1882. D. W. Faulkner, the largest grower of potatoes, and by some called the "Potato King of Iowa," calls the Parson's Prolific by far the best main crop potato in cultivation for Iowa growers. His shipments amounted to over one hundred carloads last year, and they are being sold in many places for choicest Colorado grown stock. They are a very nice, smooth, white potato, slightly russeted and with eyes almost even with the surface. They run unusually even in size, there being but few small ones and no overgrown large potatoes. It is the potato for main crop, and it will pay you to plant some of them this year. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. BURBANK.--The well known late potato. Always a ready seller on the market on account of its fine appearance and splendid keeping qualities. Our stock is pure and selected, and northern grown. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $1.00. MAGGIE MURPHY.--Has proved with us to be an exceptionally good variety. It is usually of large size, well rounded, plump and of excellent quality. It is of strong, vigorous growth, an enormous yielder and almost absolutely blight proof. Per pk. 85c, bu. $2.50, bbl. $5.75. ALEXANDER'S PROLIFIC.--We still recommend this as one of the best of our entire list. Very productive, skin white, well covered with rough netting, eyes few and lie even with the surface; flesh pure white with the finest flavor; fine grained, dry and floury. Being long, large and white, it brings the highest market price. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. WHITE BEAUTY OF HEBRON.--An improvement on the Beauty of Hebron and is quite a favorite wherever known. Per pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00, bbl. $6.50. CHAMPION OF AMERICA.--A large size, fine quality potato, which has a record of having yielded immense crops in some localities and the potatoes are so large that they sell rapidly at good prices. Per pk. 85c, bu. $2.50, bbl. $5.75. VAN ORMAN'S EARLIEST.--This magnificent novelty, introduced by us, originated with Van Orman Bros., of Cass county, Iowa, the originators of Burpee's Extra Early and several other standard varieties, and they call this the best of all. Smooth, of excellent shape, and resembles the Early Rose in color before ripe, but turning to a creamy white. Size is large to very large, with very few small ones. Skin thick and tough, resisting scabs and worms much better than other early varieties. In table qualities one of the very best. Yields an immense crop during dry seasons. Has ripened its whole crop one to three weeks earlier than the Early Rose or Beauty of Hebron. Per pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00, bbl. $6.75. BONANZA.--This magnificent variety, which we introduced in 1887, is a medium late, and has become one of the leading varieties for main crop. The tubers are large, oblong, somewhat flattened, skin smooth, flesh firm, white and fine grained. Productive and of superior quality. They sell on the Des Moines market at ten to fifteen cents per bushel more than other varieties for table use. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00.

[image] VAN ORMAN'S EARLIEST.

EARLY BEAUTY OF HEBRON.--A standard early sort. Our seed is Minnesota grown, and will prove satisfactory. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. EARLY ROSE.--Minnesota grown stock of this famous old sort, and will please those with whom this variety is a standby. It will pay you to change your seed. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00.

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WORLD'S FAIR.--A new potato of great value for general use. It is a first quality, strong grower, very prolific, main crop variety. Tubers are smooth, eyes so nearly even with the surface as to be almost imperceptible, perfectly symmetrical in form and outline; skin yellowish white, well covered with netting; flesh pure white, fine grained and mealy. Vines grow very thick and strong; tubers grow very compact in the hill and near the surface. Per pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00, bbl. $6.50. HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED. We have a small quantity of very choice potato seed from the flower ball (the true seed) which we are pleased to offer to our customers this year. It is from such seed that all the choice new varieties of potatoes are originated, and there is much interest in growing them. Sow in fairly rich soil and give them good cultivation. The second year they develop their characteristics. Per pkt. 15c, 4 pkts. for 50c, postpaid.

Pound Collection. One pound each of any ten varieties that you may select from our list for $1.00, or of the fifteen varieties for $1.50. Three pounds each of any ten varieties you may select from our list for $2.50, or three pounds each of the fifteen varieties for $3.75. These are very desirable collections and we have made them cheap so as to enable you to test all the best kinds at a nominal expense. Peck Collection. One peck each, Extra Early Ohio, Freeman, Columbian Peachblow and Parson's Prolific for only $2.50. Purchasers of this collection have two excellent early and the two best late varieties.

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SEED SWEET POTATOES. For twenty years past our firm has been known as headquarters in central Iowa for choice seed sweet potatoes. Our stock is grown, stored and handled especially for seed purposes and cannot fail to please all. We have large quantities grown on sandy soil near this city, but our main supply is grown for us by the best grower on Muscatine Island, as we consider them better for general use. They are carefully packed in barrels at Muscatine, and shipped the same day in special carload lots, arriving here the next morning, and are immediately reshipped to our customers. If desired, we will ship them in barrel lots direct to purchasers, from Muscatine at lowest Muscatine prices on day of shipment. So perfect is our manner of packing that there is rarely a complaint, although they are usually considered very perishable, by reason of changes in the weather or rough handling, but we cannot guarantee safe delivery. Write for prices on large lots. We ship about April 12th, usually. EARLY YELLOW JERSEY.--In spite of the many so-called new varieties, all of which we have tested, the Early Yellow Jersey holds the first place. The earliest, most productive; of short, "chunky" shape, and of the best quality. Not stringy. Very few small ones. Per pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. YELLOW NANSEMOND.--The old standby; by some growers considered equal to the Jersey. Per pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00.

RED JERSEY, RED NANSEMOND, WHITE SOUTHERN QUEEN.--We can supply choice seed stock of these varieties, if ordered by April 5th, at 75c per peck, $2.25 per bushel, $5.00 per barrel. SPECIAL.--Seed sweet potatoes are scarce this year, and prices are subject to change. Better write us for special prices, stating quantity desired. USE SLUG SHOT to kill the bugs. A combination of the most potent insecticides and soluble plant food. When ordering your seeds, order a five or ten pound package and use as per directions given with each package. 5 lbs. for 35c, 10 lbs. 65c, 50 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $5.00.

CONCAVE AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE.--It is thin and right shape to cut one, two and three-eye pieces fast and not crack the tuber nor injure the germs. Sure to please. Price 35c. each, postpaid.

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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 43.

[image] I LOVE FLOWERS. DON'T YOU?

FLOWER SEEDS. Our floral beauties come in for their full share of attention, and in fact we have this year given them more time and space than ever before on our grounds. We have in our employ an experienced specialist in this line, who, under our supervision, attends to growing whatever can be grown to advantage in this country, tests all novelties offered in this country or Europe, and is constantly striving, by selection and hybridization, to improve the leading varieties, and make our choice Iowa flower seeds just what we are striving for--the best in the world. All who truly love the beautiful, and prize all things new and valuable in the floral kingdom, will be interested in the following pages, and also in looking over the flower plant and bulb lists. Our flower seeds are all fresh and we know they are unsurpassed. Quality is always the first consideration. Our mixtures are mainly made up by ourselves from named varieties, or from growing a large number of the best named varieties together, and will yield a better assortment than is commonly found. This year we list all the varieties alphabetically together. Annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers and everlastings but mention in the description what class they belong to if they are not annuals. The ornamental grasses are listed separately. This will make it easier to find any sort named. OUR PRICES.--The cost of raising the various sorts of flower seeds varies greatly from such as mignonette, which we can grow a hundred pounds of at but comparatively only a few dollars expense, up to double petunia, which costs us over one hundred dollars per ounce, and some other kinds which are still more expensive. There are but few who care for more than one good sized bed of any sort, therefore we have filled our packets with a sufficient amount and made prices as low as possible, some being only two or three cents each, and we are certain customers will be well pleased with the quantity they contain. DISCOUNTS.--In spite of our very low prices by the packet we still offer flower seeds in packets only to the amount of $1.25 for $1.00. This discount does not apply to collections of seeds nor to seeds by weight or measure. DIRECTIONS FOR SOWING, ETC.--To insure success the conditions and requirements of the several species as to soil, moisture, heat, etc., should be studied and then observed in culture. Below we give a few general directions for their culture, though more complete directions will be found printed on many of the seed packets. The soil best adapted to most flowers is light, rich loam, containing enough sand to make it porous. If there is some clay with it the colors will be brighter. Make the surface as smooth and fine as possible, sow seed in rows, covering each sort of seed in proportion to its size (a good general rule being to cover twice the diameter of the seed) and press the soil down firmly over it. Do not plant any seeds when the ground is wet. Many varieties, such as pansy, verbena, daisy, hollyhock and the fine greenhouse plant seeds, should be sown early in shallow boxes in the house, in soil consisting of equal parts of fine sand and rich, mellow loam, well mixed together and sifted to remove all gravel and lumps. Sow as before directed. Covering the box with glass helps to retain the moisture and keeps the temperature even. Be careful not to keep them too wet, and as soon as they are large enough to handle transplant into boxes from one to two inches apart, where they are to remain until time to transplant to permanent beds. We will always be glad to answer any questions from our customers relative to the cultivation of any kind of plants. NOVELTIES.--Our list contains all of the most desirable novelties, but instead of separating them we have placed them in alphabetical order with the others, and we believe our customers will find it more convenient for them in ordering. We have this year carefully revised all the descriptions, changing some of them after comparing with the flowers in the field, and we believe no more correct or complete list of desirable sorts can be found in any catalogue. A NICE LAWN is easily obtained by sowing our Central Park or Evergreen lawn grass seed. It is vastly cheaper than sodding, and you are not bothered with weeds, which are in the sod. See price in grass seed department. All flower seeds are sent free by mail on receipt of price.

Grandmother's Collection. (Col. No. 7.) Consists of 10 packets of the old-fashioned favorite flowers, our selection of varieties. Many of these are now beginning to come into favor again and will please young and old. Price 25c.

Gem Collection. (Col. No. 8.) Consists of 10 packets of the latest flower novelties. Our selection, but very desirable and everybody will want them. Try this grand collection and you will be pleasantly surprised at the result. Price 50c.

Children's Collection. (Col. No. 9.) Of course the children will want a garden and we desire to encourage them and so offer 6 packets of easily grown flower seeds blooming the first year, our selection of sorts for only 15c.

These collections are put up ready for mailing and cannot be changed or divided. We will furnish all three collections for 85c. They do not duplicate with each other.

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ABRONIA. Trailing habit similar to verbenas, bearing clusters of sweet-scented flowers. Effective for bedding in masses, and very desirable for rock work or hanging baskets. In beds sometimes one plant covers a yard square and is full of bloom. Best colors mixed. Pkt. 3c.

ABUTILON. A handsome greenhouse plant. Fine mixed. Pkt. 25c.

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ADLUMIA. (Mountain Fringe). A beautiful hardy perennial vine, with fern-like foliage of a pale green color, with pretty flesh-colored blossoms. It is also called Alleghany Vine. Pkt. 10c.

ACROCLINIUM. Elegant summer flowering annuals, forming plants about one foot high, bearing quantities of large double flowers of white, rose, etc., 1 to 2 inches across. Splendid everlastings for winter bouquets. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

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AGERATUM. MEXICANUM.--Very desirable for bouquets; produces a great many blue flowers, and blooms a long time; largely used by florists; start seed early. Pkt. 4c. ALBIFLORUM.--Like above, only white. Pkt. 5c.

ADONIS. AESTIVALIS.--Brilliant scarlet. Blossoms throughout the season. Foliage is graceful and feathery. Height one foot. Pkt. 3c.

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AGROSTEMMA. A very hardy plant introduced from Russia, suitable for border plants. COELI ROSA.--Perfectly hardy plants, producing pretty, pink-like blossoms on long slender stems. Very useful for cutting for bouquets, and pretty in masses in beds. Also known as Rose of Heaven. About 1 1/2 feet high. Deep rose color. Pkt. 3c. ALBA.--White; fine for cemetery. Pkt. 5c.