1896

58. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] WHITE DUTCH CLOVER.

CLOVER SEED. 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 five to ten pounds to the hundred pounds 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 one hundred pounds more than that obtained from most dealers.

WHITE DUTCH.--While not a heavy producer, it is valuable in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass, it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Also excellent for lawns, making a close, compact growth. Sow six pounds per acre. Per lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.20, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, by express, 30c per lb. 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. Sow seven lbs. per acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 85c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per lb. 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 ten 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 drouth. The best method is to sow broadcast about 15 or 20 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 12c per lb.

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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 pounds per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 12c per lb. CRIMSON CLOVER.--Also called Scarlet Italian or Giant Incarnate. 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 to grow 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 fifteen to twenty pounds 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. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more by express, 10c per lb. 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 its delightful fragrance. Per pkt. 10c, lb. 50c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 35c per lb. MEDIUM RED OR JUNE.--This is the common red clover, used more largely than any other for hay and pasture. Sow fifteen pounds per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 10c per lb.

COLLECTION OF CLOVERS. One ounce each of the above seven kinds of clover for 30c, postpaid. One pound each of seven kinds by express, $1.00.

BEWARE OF WEEDS.--The Iowa Agricultural College made a test of clover seed from various parts of the country, and if the farmers could see the full report of same they would thereafter use greater care in buying. 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. Buy only the best. PRICES on clover and grass seeds are changing almost daily, so that we are unable to quote prices on any quantity which will be invariable. Don't fail to write for prices before buying. 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. At the five pound price the purchaser pays the freight charges.

[image] ALSIKE CLOVER.

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 one hundred pounds instead of by the bushel.

ASK FOR Special Prices BY THE 100 POUNDS.

[image] CRIMSON CLOVER.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 63.

[image] PARSON'S PROLIFIC.

VAN ORNAM'S EARLIEST.--This magnificent novelty, introduced by us, originated with Van Ornam 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 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 crops one to three weeks earlier than the Early Rose or Beauty of Hebron. Per pk. 65c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.50. 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 more than other varieties for table use. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. EARLY BEAUTY OF HEBRON.--A standard early sort. Per pk. 75c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. 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. 75c, bu. $2.00. HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED.--We have a quantity of very choice potato seed from the flower ball (the true seed) which we are pleased to offer 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. If desirous of originating new varieties, don't fail to try our Hybridized Potato Seed. Per pkt. 15c, 4 pkts. for 50c, postpaid.

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. 40c, bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.50. 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. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. FREEMAN.--The tuber is oval in shape and 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 time of planting. A good yieider. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, bbl. $3.50. CHAMPION OF AMERICA.--A potato of large size and fine quality, which has a record of having yielded immense crops in some localities, and the tubers are so large that they sell rapidly on the market at good prices. A fine potato which we can recommend with confidence. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.50, bbl. $3.50. 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 proves 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. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00.

[image] VAN ORNAM'S EARLIEST.

POUND COLLECTION. One pound each of any ten varieties that you may select from our list for $1.00. Three pounds each of any ten varieties you may select from our list for $2.50. 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, Van Orman's Earliest, Columbian Peachblow and Parson's Prolific for only $2.00. Purchasers of this collection have two excellent early and the two best late varieties, or we will furnish one peck each of any four varieties for $2.00. It will pay you to include this collection in your order.

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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 very best quality. Not stringy. Very few small ones. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.40, bbl. $3.00. YELLOW NANSEMOND.--The old standby; by some growers considered equal to the Jersey. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.40, bbl. $3.00. RED JERSEY, RED NANSEMOND, WHITE SOUTHERN QUEEN.--We can supply choice seed stock of these varieties, if ordered by April 5th, at 75 cents per peck, $2.00 per bushel, $4.50 per barrel.

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

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64. IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.

[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.

SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE. 65.

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ASTERS. The numerous forms of the aster, and the now great variety of rich colors of its perfectly double flowers make it a leading favorite. For a late summer and fall display it has no equal. Give the aster a deep, rich soil, with plenty of mulching, and it will surprise even its friends with its profusion of richly-colored perfect flowers. Plant early as possible. NEW DIAMOND.--(See cut, No. 1.) The flowers are extremely beautiful, 2 to 2 1/2 inches across, and the plants grow 18 to 20 inches high. All the stems and branches are terminated by perfect flowers, the entire plant appearing a mass of bloom. The colors range from pure white to blackish purple, and dark, rich crimson. Pkt. 15c. NEW TRIUMPH.--(No. 2.) The most beautiful and most perfect of all dwarf asters. Each plant forms an elegant bouquet of itself. The individual flowers measure from 2 1/2 to 3 inches across. All petals beautifully in-curved; color is peculiarly rich and brilliant. When beginning to bloom it is a pure scarlet, but when in full bloom it changes to a magnificent satiny deep scarlet. Pkt. 10c. SNOWBALL.--(No. 3.) A beautiful and distinct variety, originating from the "Mignon," introduced some years ago. The flowers are semispherical, as shown in our engraving; of refined and faultless form; pure white, beautifully imbricated and very freely produced, as many as 30 flowers being frequently borne on a single plant. The cut blooms will remain longer in good condition than most other varieties. Well adapted for pot culture. This is a valuable acquisition to the aster family, being a novelty of decided merit. Pkt. 15c. PERFECTION.--(No. 4.) Truffant's Improved Paeony Flowered. A favorite class; thrifty, upright growers; flowers large (4 inches across) and almost perfectly round, with incurved petals; height 18 inches to 2 feet. Our mixture contains many exquisite colors. Pkt. 5c. CROWN.--(No 5.) The center of each flower is white, surrounded by a broad margin of color, such as crimson, rose, violet, etc.; flowers large and freely produced. Height 18 inches to 2 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.

COMET.--(No. 6.)--The shape of this new variety differs from all others, resembling closely the large-flowered Japanese chrysanthemums. The flowers are from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter, perfectly double, many handsome colors mixed. Per pkt. 10c. HARLEQUIN.--A new dwarf pyramidal strain of great beauty, with oddly spotted and striped very double flowers of red and blue, the same plant often having a great variety of flowers on it. Every one will be pleased with it, and it will always attract great attention. Per pkt. 10c. VICTORIA.--This is a magnificent sort, 20 inches high, vigorous in growth, pyramidal in habit, very free blooming; flowers double to center; very large. Adapted for either garden or window culture. Very brilliant colors, mixed. Pkt. 10c. DWARF GERMAN.--Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET.--Very fine, mixed colors; each plant forms a bouquet. Pkt. 10c. HEDGE HOG, OR NEEDLE.--Very peculiar, long quilled petals, handsome and sure to attract attention. Pkt. 10c. NEW WASHINGTON.--The largest aster in cultivation, flowers often measuring four or five inches across, perfectly double, fine form, and of many exquisite colors. Plant is pyramidal and very free blooming; mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.

ONE PACKET EACH OF THE 7 GRAND SORTS NAMED ABOVE FOR 50 Cts.

COLLECTION OF ASTERS.--One pkt. each of the 12 varieties named above. 85c. ALL KINDS MIXED.--Seeds of most of the varieties in above list. Pkt. 5c.

[image] LITTLE GEM SWEET ALYSSUM.

ROYAL MIXED.--A very choice selection of all the best sorts; none 2d grade. Pkt. 10c.

[image] HARLEQUIN ASTER.

ALYSSUM. SWEET.--Has pretty little white flowers, useful for making up in all kinds of small bouquets. Its fragrance while sufficiently pronounced, is very delicate. Makes a pretty border and is one of the best plants for a basket or pot. Pkt. 3c. LITTLE GEM.--The plants are very dwarf and remarkably uniform in growth; grows only 3 or 4 inches high, and each plant spreads so as to completely cover a circular space 12 to 20 inches in diameter. The plants begin to flower while quite young and soon become one mass of white, remaining in full bloom from spring to fall. Deliciously fragrant. More than four hundred clusters of flowers in full bloom have been counted on a single plant. Pkt. 5c.

66. IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.

AMARANTHUS. Prized for variety of handsome foliage, whether grown in conservatory or garden. The colors will be more brilliant if planted in moderately rich soil. Should not be planted in the north before May. TRICOLOR.--Leaves yellow, red and green; well known as "Joseph's Coat." Very showy in beds alone. Hardy annual; two feet high. Pkt. 3c. STANLEY.--One of the finest of this showy class of annuals, which produces numerous stalks covered with long, thick panicles of crimson flowers. It commences to bloom shortly after sowing and continues until late in the fall. Height 15 inches. Pkt. 5c. CAUDATUS.--(Love Lies Bleeding.) Produces long, drooping chains of brilliant colored flowers. Pkt. 3c. CRUENTUS.--(Prince's Feather.) Pkt. 3c.

[image] AMARANTHUS.

SALICIFOLIUS.--(Fountain Plant.) Handsome form, beautiful foliage; very desirable for centers of beds, borders or pot culture. Pkt. 7c. MIXED VARIETIES.--Pkt. 5c.

AMPELOPSIS. VEITCHII.--(Boston Ivy.) A good wall plant, clinging to the smoothest surface. Perennial and perfectly hardy. Pkt. 10c.

[image] ANTIRRHINUM.

AMOBIUM. ALATUM GRANDIFLORUM.--Very hardy, everlasting, with pretty, double, white flowers. Useful for bouquets. Pkt. 4c.

ANAGALLIS. Low growing plants with remarkably bright, handsome flowers; mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c.

ANTIRRHINUM. (Snapdragon.) One of the most beautiful and useful border plants, blooming profusely the first season from seed, until after frost. The roots may be carried through the winter with protection, and well repay for the trouble by the abundance of bloom through the entire summer. Our mixtures contain all the new and choice colors, including the beautifully striped, variegated and margined. TALL VARIETIES MIXED.--Pkt. 5c. TOM THUMB.--A collection or the most beautiful, very dwarf varieties; mixed colors. Pkt. 7c.

AQUILEGIA. (Columbine.) Too much praise cannot be given to these elegant, free-flowering, and deservedly popular hardy plants, blooming profusely through the spring into early summer. Hardy perennial. MIXED VARIETIES.--Pkt. 5c. WHITE.--Blooms on Decoration Day. Very desirable for cemetery. Per pkt. 10c.

ARABIS. ALPINA.--Among the earliest blooming plants, and very useful for rock work edgings, carpet bedding, etc. Flower pure white. Plant 9 inches high and a hardy perennial. Pkt. 10c.

ARGEMONE. (Prickly Poppy.) Free blooming; flowers somewhat resemble the poppy. The foliage is large, pretty in form, and of a pleasant light green color. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

[image] ARABIS

[image] CAMELIA-FLOWERED BALSAM.

ASPERULA. AZUREA SETOSA.--A hardy, dwarf growing, little annual producing an abundance of small, light blue, sweet-scented flowers. Fine for bouquets. Pkt. 5c.

BALSAM. Of the most beautiful of our annuals, and under the old names, Lady Slipper and Touch - Me - Not, has always been popular, but by the care and attention given it in the last few years, it has been greatly improved. The flowers are most brilliantly colored, very large and double as the rose; very striking in their rich coloring, ranging from pure white to rich dark crimson. CAMELIA-FLOWERED, MIXED.--Very double, resembling the camelia in form, of unusual size, perfect shape, and our mixture contains all the best colors. You will be greatly pleased with it. Pkt. 10c. MAIDEN'S BLUSH.--A new variety of double balsam, which is of a very delicate and handsome blush color. Pkt. 8c. DOUBLE WHITE.--Very desirable, and largely used by florists. Pkt. 8c. PEERLESS MIXED.--This acme of perfection is made up from the best foreign and American strains, and their beauty is truly marvelous; flowers double as a camelia, and of all known colors, and plants are loaded with hundreds of flowers. Pkt. 10c. ALL VARIETIES MIXED.--Pkt. 5c.

[image] REX BEGONIA.

[image] BRACHYCOME.

BEGONIA. SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED.--Finest new single varieties mixed; flowers very large. Pkt. 15c. DOUBLE MIXED TUBEROUS-ROOTED.--Pkt. 25c. VERNON.--Comes absolutely true from seed. The plants grow rapidly and thrive amazingly under our hot summer sun. Per pkt. 15c. REX.--Ornamental leaved varieties. Extra fine mixed. Pkt. 15c. MIXED VARIETIES.--Many excellent flowering varieties. Pkt. 15c.

FOLIAGE BEETS. One of the most effective foliage plants in existence, its leaves producing a wealth of tropical beauty. Its metalic [metallic], lustrous and glistening leaves equal any of the most expensive exotics and conservatory plants. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.

BRACHYCOME. Also called "Swan River Daisy." Very pretty low growing plants, fine for borders, rustic work or pot culture, covered during summer with a profusion of cineraria-like flowers. Half-hardy annual. Mixed blue and white. Pkt. 5c.

BROWALLIA. ELATA.--Produces very delicate and handsome flowers in great abundance. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

BALOON VINE. A very pretty and rapid growing climber, succeeding best in a warm situation. It produces a very curious inflated capsule from which it derives its name. Pkt. 5c.

BRYONOPSIS. A pretty climber, with ivy-like foliage and beautifully marked green fruit, which changes to bright scarlet marbled white. Half hardy annual. 15 feet. Pkt. 5c.

CALLIOPSIS. Many of our most showy flowers are slighted because they are common and grow anywhere without trouble or care, almost like weeds. One or these is the calliopsis. Were it a new thing just introduced, it would be considered a novelty of rare excellence.

[image] BRYONOPSIS.

MIXED COLORS.--Produces flowers in nearly every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown. Pkt. 5c.

GOLDEN WAVE.--Plant very bushy and compact, reaching 2 feet in height, and covered from July to October with hundreds of beautiful golden blossoms, two inches in diameter, with small dark centers. It is indeed a wave of gold. Pkt. 8c.

CALENDULA. Belongs to the well known marigold family. OFFICINALIS LE PROUST.--Very double, nankeen colored. Fine. Pkt. 5c. METEOR.--A new variety; very fine for pot culture, bearing large light yellow flowers, striped with bright orange. Pkt. 5c. PRINCE OF ORANGE.--Similar to Meteor, but much darker. Pkt. 5c.

[image] GOLDEN WAVE CALLIOPSIS.