1895

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 37.

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CHOICE CLOVER SEEDS. For several years we have made this a specialty, and we now have our electric machinery for cleaning so perfected that we claim that our grades average better than those of any other market, and believe they cannot fail to please the most particular. Other seed dealers who happened to be in our warehouse when we were cleaning Clover have often remarked that the seed looked so extra nice they should not reclean it. These same lots of seed we were cleaning out 5 to 10 lbs. to the 100 lbs. of weed seed, sand and shrunken clover seed. This makes quite a difference in real value, and our seed is really worth $1.00 to $2.00 per 100 pounds more than that obtained from most dealers. Prof. Stewart, of the Iowa Agricultural College, made a test of Clover Seed from various parts of the country, and if the farmers could see the full reports of same they would use greater care in buying in the future. Some samples tested 35 per cent of impurities; thus the purchaser would get less than two-thirds of the seed paid for. The impurities were of the worst kind, consisting of Rib Grass or Lance Leaved Plantain, Crab Grass, Rag Weed, Tumble Weed, Heart's Ease, Dock, Pig Weed, Wild Morning Glory, Smart Weed, Bind Weed, and many others. It don't pay to use such seed.

PRICES--On Clover and Grass Seeds are changing almost daily, so that we are unable to quote prices in any quantity which will be invariable. Don't fail to write for prices before buying. Our stock is unequaled and prices low. During the season we issue a price list of Clover and Grass Seeds at least once a week. If you are in a hurry for the seed you can order it and we will send seed to full value of money sent, on day order is received. On the five pound price the purchaser pays the freight charges. NOTE.--There is such a vast difference in the legal weight of Clover and Grass Seeds to the bushel, in the various States, that the American Seed Trade Association have decided to hereafter sell them all by the 100 pounds instead of by the bushel. MEDIUM RED, or June.--This is the common Red Clover, used more largely than any other for hay and pasture. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per pound. MAMMOTH RED, or Sapling.--Desirable for hog pasture and to plow under as a fertilizer. Too large for hay, unless on very poor soil. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per pound. ALSIKE, or Swedish.--Unexcelled for hay, and a wonderful cropper. All farmers in the Central States who have tried this, unite in pronouncing it the best of all Clover for hay. It is perennial and very hardy. Very valuable both for pasturage and soiling; very productive, sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a distinct light pink, and much liked by bees. Will produce a good crop on low wet land. Much of the seed sold is badly mixed with the common white clover, and is not worth one-half as much as the good seed. Sow 7 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 25c per pound.

ASK FOR SPECIAL PRICES BY THE 100 LBS.

[image] ALSIKE CLOVER.

HONEY OR SWEET CLOVER.--Very much liked by the bees, and a small patch of it would be nice in any yard or garden on account of of its delightful fragrance. Per pkt. 10c, lb. 50c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 35c per pound. WHITE DUTCH.--While not a heavy producer, is valuable in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Also most excellent for lawns, making a close, compact growth. Sow 6 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.20, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, by express, 30c per pound.

[image] CRIMSON CLOVER.

COLLECTION OF CLOVERS. One ounce each of the above seven kinds of Clover for 35c, postpaid. One pound each of the seven kinds, by express, $1.25.

ALFALFA, or Lucerne.--Very popular in many portions of the country, and it is especially of value in all parts of the West, Northwest and South. Under proper management it will yield at least twelve tons to the acre. All classes of stock are exceedingly fond of it. Horses will do more work and keep in finer condition than on almost any other food. It makes the largest quantity of the richest milk and butter. The roots are so long and grow so deep frost cannot heave or throw them out in winter. One sowing will stand for 10 years, and instead of impoverishing the soil, enriches it. As a fertilizing and land-enriching crop it has no equal. Grows on the thinnest sandy soil and thrives in the greatest drought. The best method is to sow broadcast, about 15 or 20 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 20c per lb. CRIMSON CLOVER--Also called Scarlet or Italian.--This is an annual variety in common use in Italy and the south of France for feeding green. The yield in fodder is immense, and after cutting it at once commences growing again, and continues until severe cold freezing weather. In warm climates four or five cuttings are made during the season. It grows about one foot high, roots nearly black; leaves long; blossoms long, pointed, and of a very deep red or carmine color. Makes good hay. Sow in April or May, 10 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre. It may be sown in the corn at the time of last cultivation in July. Where the weather is not too severe, it will live and continue to grow all winter, furnishing winter pasture or a crop of hay before corn-planting time in the spring. It can then be turned under, and will add greatly to the fertility of the soil. Thus a hay crop and a corn crop may be grown on the same ground in one year, and still the soil will be improved. It may be sown every year in corn, wheat, oats or potatoes, and two crops obtained. The only objection to it is that sometimes it winter-kills in this latitude. Be sure to try it this year. Price per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Five pounds or more by express, 20 cents per pound.

[image] ALFALFA CLOVER.

38. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] RED TOP.

GRASS SEEDS. We are the largest dealers in this line in central Iowa, and our trade has been built up by handling only the best grades of new recleaned seed. We have pleased thousands of others and can please you with our choice Iowa grown seeds. PRICES. Grass seeds are sold on a very close margin of profit and prices are constantly changing with the market. Should you desire anything in this line, be sure to write us for special prices, naming the quantity needed. At the five-pound rate purchaser pays the freight charges. RED TOP.--Grows almost everywhere, but in a moist, rich soil it reaches its highest state of perfection. This variety and timothy are the only grasses known and cultivated in many localities, but where the good qualities of the other natural grasses are known these two are considered inferior. For a pasture red top should be fed close, as cattle don't like it when it grows up to seed, and in a meadow it soon becomes hard and woody if not cut at the right time. It is the grass for swampy land and considerably used for lawns. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c., postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 10c. per lb. FANCY CLEANED RED TOP.--Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 15c. per lb. SWEET VERNAL.--Although this variety does not rank as high as some others for nutritive qualities, yet it is very valuable on account of its delicious perfume, when included in hay its aroma is imparted to the other grasses, enhancing the value of the hay and making it relished by the stock. The odor is more distinguishable when the grass is drying or dried. Valuable for lawns. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Pound 60c, 3 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 35c. per lb.

[image] SWEET VERNAL.

TIMOTHY.--No variety of our natural grasses is more cultivated than timothy, and for meadows it is very valuable. It is best suited to moist, rich, strong and loamy soils, where it grows to perfection, but does not succeed well on dry, sandy soil. It is very nutritious and makes good hay, but should be cut at the time of flowering. When sown with clover it makes but a small growth and must be cut young if the clover is secured in good season. It starts very slowly in spring, is a long time in coming into flower, and after cutting, the second growth is slow, feeble and of little consequence, seldom large enough to cut a second time. It is hardly suited for pasture at any time, and cattle must not be allowed to eat it close to the ground. Sow 11 lbs. per acre. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 8c. per lb. MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.--Although it succeeds well in almost all soils, it does best on moist land. It is particularly valuable as a pasturage grass, being one of the earliest in the spring and the latest in the fall. It is very nutritious and greedily eaten by all kinds of stock, and very fattening. It is very hardy, never grows in tufts, and being tender and succulent, makes excellent hay. Is a perennial, two to three feet high, flowering in June and July. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Pound 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid, 5 lbs. or more at 15c. per lb.

[images] TIMOTHY. KY. BLUE GRASS.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.--Very valuable and exceedingly popular in some sections of the country as a pasture grass. It is very productive and unusually early in spring, furnishing delicious food throughout the season for all kinds of stock. It is not easily affected by drouth or frost, is suited to any variety of soils, succeeding best on a moist, rich meadow. For permanent pastures it is particularly valuable, being of dwarf growth, therefore, not so well suited for meadows. Unexcelled for lawns. Our seed is all new crop, Kentucky grown, and the best grade, "Fancy Cleaned." Beware of the Canada blue grass, which does not make as good pasture as the Kentucky, and the seed contains a considerable proportion of Canadian thistle, which would be a great damage to any farmer, but can be purchased at about half price. Sow 14 lbs. per acre for pasture and 40 to 50 lbs. for lawns. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs or more at 15c. per lb. PERENNIAL RYE GRASS.--A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pastures, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. Does well on sloping banks, as its roots are fibrous and mat-like. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. 90c, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 20c. per lb.

ORCHARD GRASS.--Is one of the most valuable of all pasture grasses, coming earlier in spring and remaining later in autumn than any other. It grows about two and one-half feet high, producing an immense quantity of leaves and foliage. On account of its earliness and quick growth it is of exceptional value for permanent pastures. It furnishes the first green bite in the spring and the last in the fall, is quick to recover from close croppings, even thrives better the more it is cropped, and is heartily relished by all kinds of stock. It should not be sown alone, as it grows in tufts, but in a mixture with other grasses it should be included, so as to get a close and even sod. It stands severe drouth. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 20c. per lb.

[image] MEADOW FESCUE.

SHEEPS' FESCUE.--This variety prefers to grow on light, sandy soil and dry uplands or hillsides. It is deep rooted and is not affected by extreme drouth. Sheep are especially fond of it, being one of the sweetest grasses and very nutritious. On account of its fine foliage and compact growth it is very desirable for lawn purposes. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 20c. per lb.

[image] ORCHARD GRASS.

WOOD MEADOW GRASS.--This grass is invaluable for wood pastures or shaded ground, and should be included in all mixtures for permanent pastures, especially in shady places. It is relished by all kinds of stock, cattle showing a marked partiality for its fine, succulent and very nutritive herbage. It grows on almost any soil, succeeding best in moist shady places, being remarkable for its quick successive growth when closely cropped. For lawns overshadowed by trees it is particularly valuable, and it produces a very thick growth and a nice even sod. It is a hardy perennial, 1 1/2 to 2 feet high, flowering in June. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 35c. per lb. CRESTED DOGSTAIL.--For permanent pastures on high land and dry, hard soils it is invaluable. Makes a close thick sod, and is valuable for lawns. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Pound 75c, 3 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 50c. per lb. RHODE ISLAND BENT.--Very valuable for permanent pasture and lawns. Does well on poor soil. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. per lb.

[image] WOOD MEADOW.

CREEPING BENT GRASS.--Valuable as a pasture grass and best adapted for low, moist situations. Starts early and holds out late. Of quick successive growth when cropped close. Perennial. Sow 18 lbs. per acre. Pound 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 25c per lb.

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. $1.00, bu. $3.00. 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.

[image] MANITOBA MILLET.

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.

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.

40. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

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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.

[images] BROOM CORN. LITTLE GIANT.

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.

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 broadcst, 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.

[image] EXTRA EARLY OHIO.

[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 bas 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 sort 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.