1897

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 59.

[image] NEW DOUBLE PINK "FIRE BALL"

ZINNIA. Strong growing, hardy and elegant plants, rivaling the dahlia, in size and doubleness, while the colors are bright and varied, ranging from pure white to deep, purplish crimson. Splendid for hedges, beds or borders. PIGMY or LILLIPUT.--This strain is the acme of beauty and perfection in zinnias. Plants small and of bushy growth, each one bearing scores of beautiful little blossoms of the most perfect shape and brilliant colors, from pure white to very dark orange, purple, crimson and vermilion. These charming little zinnias are gems indeed and should be in every garden. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. CURLED AND CRESTED.--A most unique and charming new variety with petals oddly curled and crested in fantastic contortions and graceful forms. Flowers large, double, and the peculiar shape of petal relieves the flower from stiffness. Many colors. Pkt. 10c. FINEST MIXED DOUBLE.--Tall sorts. Pkt. 5c. FINEST MIXED DOUBLE DWARF.--Pkt. 5c. NEW ZEBRA.--Beautifully and brilliantly striped with rich colors. There are always some plants which do not produce striped flowers. Very handsome. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.

PINKS. FIREBALL.--A very dwarf and compact growing pink, only 10 to 15 inches high. Flowers are perfectly double, and color a rich, velvety blood red. The plants begin to flower shortly after seeds are up, and continue to bloom profusely all summer and fall, only ceasing when overtaken by severe frost. Effective for garden bedding or pot culture, and as a cut flower. Pkt. 10c. CROWN OF PERFECTION.--The flowers are greatly improved and immense, averaging six inches in circumference, are densely double and are produced in perfect succession during the whole summer. Colors from purest satiny white to red shades so deep and intensely brilliant that the eye can scarcely penetrate their velvety depths, soft pinks and flesh tints more dainty than brush could lay; and a large proportion of flowers heiroglyphically [hieroglyphically] marked with various hues, the delicate tints and deep tones mingling in exquisite contrast. Pkt. 8c.

PASSION FLOWER. MAMMOTH.--One of the most desirable of all climbing plants. Sow seed early, and if well cared for and seasons are favorable, vines will send out magnificent blossoms the first year. Its color is odd, comprising a combination of blue, pink and white, which is beautiful, very large and showy, of a feathery and velvet like appearance. Vines begin to throw out blossoms when only one or two feet high, followed in the fall by beautiful golden fruit about the size of a hen's egg. If left in the open ground in winter it must have some protection. Pkt. 10c.

ZEA JAPONICA. A very ornamental plant for beds or back ground for the flower garden. See description of Striped Japanese Maize with novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.

[image] PIGMY MEXICAN "ZINNIA."

SPECIAL MIXTURES OF FLOWER SEEDS. Many persons derive pleasure from watching the growth of a varied bed of flowers, entirely out of the usual trim garden style, while others desire a much more extended collection than their means will permit. To both of these classes the following special mixtures will appeal: MIXTURE OF FRAGRANT ANNUALS.--Carefully made up from seeds of fragrant flowers only. A bed of these will give rich perfume throughout the day and evening, while some of them are also suitable for cutting. Pkt. 10c.

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MIXTURE OF CLIMBERS.--This is a liberally filled packet of seed of many beautiful annual climbers, suitable for growing together. Pkt. 10c. WILD GARDEN MIXTURE.--Over 400 kinds of such flower seeds as are suitable to be planted together; altogether forming a mass of bright colored flowers and beautiful foliage which is sure to interest and please. Our illustration will give some idea of the possibilities in growing flowers from this mixture. Select a light, rich soil, as free from weeds as possible; plant in this latitude about the first of May. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.

INTERNATIONAL NOVELTIES MIXED.--Each year we make a grand test of floral novelties, obtaining seed therefor from all parts of the world, and our trial fields exhibit a truly magnificent display of flowers never before grown here. A few of the new varieties did not do well with us, but they may prove valuable in other climates or on different soils, but by far the larger number are valuable acquisitions, and we would like to have all our customers try them. We have saved seed of most of the varieties, but instead of listing them in our catalogue separately at 10 cents to 25 cents per packet, we have decided to mix them all together and offer our customers this grand assortment at the low price of 10c per pkt., 3 pkts. 25c. LOW-GROWING ANNUALS.--This mixture contains seeds of a great variety of low-growing annuals, few of which exceed four to six inches in height, and which, sown in beds of borders, present the appearance of Turkish rugs, carpeting the ground in their wide range of colorings and forms. Pkt. 10c. MIXED BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS.--About fifty varieties. Every garden should contain a good assortment, and it will be easily obtained in this way. Pkt. 10c. FLOWERS FOR BOUQUETS.--This mixture embraces seeds of annuals producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly all of them having long stems. Planted in a section of the garden, this will furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Pkt. 10c. MIXED EVERLASTINGS.--A grand assortment of all sorts of everlasting flowers, suitable for bouquets, etc. Pkt. 10c. MIXED GRASSES.--A mixture of the ornamental grasses suitable to grow in masses. Makes a striking as well as useful collection. Valuable for making up into winter bouquets. These should be cut just as they come into bloom and dried in the shade. Very useful for working up with the everlastings into winter ornaments; they lend a grace and beauty not obtainable without them. Pkt. 5c. All of the above mixtures are carefully prepared from choice, fresh seeds, and cannot fail to give satisfaction. The packets are liberally filled, and in no other manner can so many seeds be obtained at such light cost.

60. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] CALADIUM.

FLOWER BULBS. Many of the most showy, attractive, inexpensive and easiest grown of all summer and autumn flowers are contained in this important class. There are scarcely any other flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the gladiolus, the grace and elegance of the lily, the purity and sweetness of the tuberose, the majestic foliage of the caladium, and the wonderful markings of the tigridia. Bulbs for spring planting require scarcely any care, and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over winter, and will year after year contiuue to return a huudredfold in beauty and satisfaction the trifling expense of the original cost. The bulbs are large and strong, and will be sent well packed, postpaid on receipt of price, except where noted. DISCOUNTS.--Your selection of bulbs to the amount of $1.20 at catalogue prices will be sent postpaid for $1.00. $2.50 for $2.00. BLACKBERRY LILY.--Quite curious and handsome. Flowers orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter. The blossoms are followed by seed clusters exactly like a blackberry in size, shape and color. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS.--Of all the introductions of recent years none have received a heartier welcome than the giant-flowered, tuberous rooted begonias, which have been brought to wonderful perfection. These flowers sometimes grow six inches in diameter, are borne upright on stiff stems, and outrival in colors the most brilliant or dazzling geranium. They are of the richest colors, embracing every shade of white, rose, pink, red, scarlet, crimson, yellow and orange. Tuberous begonias are well adapted to house culture, or make splendid beds on the lawn. Double or single mixed colors 15c each.

[image] LITTLE GEM CALLA.

CALADIUM, Esculentum.--(Elephant's ear.) A splendid tropical plant, growing 4 to 5 feet, with immense leaves beautifully veined and varigated with different shades of green. Very showy, leaves often growing 3 feet long. Of easy culture; roots can be stored in cellar in the fall, and grow larger and more showy each year. Medium sized bulbs 10c, 3 for 25c, very large 30c, 3 for 75c. CANNA.--These very handsome tropical-looking plants are unrivaled for fine effects on the lawn, their large glossy, green leaves, tinted with red, purple or bronze, and their showy spikes of flowers of various shades of red and yellow, produce an effect seldom equaled. Charles Henderson.--The richest deep crimson of any canna on our place, and a sort which charms everyone. Heads large, compact and symmetrical. Each 20c. Florence Vaughan.--A most striking and beautiful yellow canna, spotted with bright red. Each 20c. Robusta.--A tall variety with immense leaves of dark bronze color. Very tropical. Each 15c. Alphonse Bouvier.--For the center of beds and masses this grand, tall-growing variety gives a grand effect. Every shoot has enormous trusses of vivid crimson-scarlet flowers. Each 15c. Madam Crozy.--The deepest vermilion red, gold bordered, double the diameter of a gladiolus spike, is closely filled with flowers, and these flower spikes or heads follow each other so rapidly that the plant is always in bloom. Each 15c. Mixed French.--We have a grand assortment of all the best new varieties of French or Crozy cannas, which we furnish at 15c each. $1.50 per doz. Mixed Bronze-Leaved.--The older sorts used mainly for foliage beds or groups on the lawn. Flower is small. Each 10c, doz. $1.10. Mixed Green Leaved.--Like above, leaves green. Each 10c, doz. $1.10.

[image] NEW CROZY CANNAS.

CHINESE SACRED LILY.--Very handsome. The flower is white, with a yellow tinted cup; a truss from three to seven, borne on a stem--sometime single and double on the same stalk. It is very easily grown in water. The bulbs are very large with from three to six various-sized offsets, and nearly every offset bears a flower stalk. Usually grown in a bowl of water. We can furnish them until the last of March, when the supply is usually exhausted, and we do not have more until fall. Each 15c. CINNAMON VINE.--This beautful climber is perfectly hardy, and a rapid grower; has beautiful heart-shaped, bright green leaves, and clusters of delicate white flowers. Large tubers for 10c, 3 for 25c; bulblets, per doz. 10c. HYACINTHUS, Candicans.--Drooping, ivory white, bell-shaped flowers of delicate fragrance. Suitable for cemetery. Each 5c; 3, 12c; doz. 40c. APIOS, Tuberosa.--This is one of the most beautiful climbing vines. Grows very quickly and blooms profusely, bearing lovely clusters of rich, deep purple flowers. Each 5c; 3, 10c; doz. 30c. TIGRIDIA.--Red, yellow and white, handsomely spotted wlth black. Each 5c, doz. 50c. CALLA LILIES.--Very attractive tropical looking plants with elegant pure white flowers. Little Gem.--This beautiful little floral gem originated in the Guernsey Islands, and is in appearance a true minature [miniature] specimen of the old Calla, rarely growing over 10 to 12 inches high and commences to bloom when 6 to 8 inches. This is highly regarded in some places but has not proved a good bloomer at our place. Each 25c, 3 for 60c. Mammoth White.--The largest flowering varitey [variety] and most majestic. Superb white flowers. Monster bulbs, each 25c, 3 for 60c. Medium size, each 15c, 3 for 40c. Spotted.--Leaves are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a magnificent appearance. They grow freely in any soil. Can be planted out in the spring like a gladiolus, and blooms well during the summer. The flowers are pure white with a black center, and are quite handsome. Each 15c, 3 for 35c.

[image] OXALIS DEIPII.

OXALIS, Delpii Alba.--Nothing so valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower beds as the beautiful summer oxalis. Bulbs, when planted three inches apart, produce an unbroken row of elegant foliage and pure white flowers, and as they bloom very quickly after planting, they furnish a neat, attractive border all the season. Doz. 10c, 100 30c. Deipii Roesa.--Somewhat larger flowers and foliage than above. Leaves greatly resemble four-leaved clover; flowers rose color. Doz. 10c, 100 40c. Lasiandria.-- Leaves more finely cut than the Deipii, and flowers rosy pink. Doz. 10c, 100 60c. LILY OF THE VALLEY.--Well known and universally admired spring flowering plants; flowers bell-shaped, freely produced and powerfully fragrant. To grow in open ground, select a partly shaded, rather moist situation and they are charming when grown in large patches. Perfectly hardy and increase in number each year without attention. Each 5c, 3 for 12c, doz. 40c. AMARYLLIS, Atamasco.--Pink and white. Each 10c. AMARYLLIS, Johnsonii.--Bears three to six brilliant red flowers striped with white. Each 50c. AMARYLLIS, Formosissimi.--(Jacobean Lily.)-Dark velvety crimson. Bulbs may be potted anytime in spring. Bloom year after year. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.

[image] LILY OF THE VALLEY.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 61.

[image] GLADIOLUS.

CHOICE GLADIOLUS. These are a specialty with us, and our fields devoted to them make a most magnificent sight each year, appearing at a distance a mass of bright colors. It is the most desirable of all bulbs, and claimed by many who are well acquainted with their varied beauty to be the flower of flowers. Our bulbs will produce immense spikes of bloom. Royal Queen.--We do not hesitate to call this by far the finest and largest flowering variety of gladiolus ever introduced. The bulb, or corm, is usuaIly very large, producing a strong, stiff flower stalk about three feet high. The flower spike is very long and well filled out on all sides. The flowers are of a clear, pearly white ground, striped and splashed with a rich carmine, shading to a rosy purple, most beautifully blotched and marbled, and of a delicate velvety texture. It is not affected by the heat and blooms freely. The flowers measure four inches in diameter when in cup form, or six inches spread and are held upright on the spike. If you want something extra fine don't fail to try the Royal Queen. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. Grace.--A beautiful new variety of pure clear salmon color, bright violet center. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. Carrie.--Another new variety which originated on our grounds. A good sized spike and flower and the nearest purple known in gladiolus. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. Childsi.--A very peculiar new class of gladiolus comprising a great variety of new colors and markings. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. Meyerbeer.--Rose scarlet, amaranth red blotch. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. Salmon Pink.--A handsome new variety of pure salmon pink color. Attractive. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. Arsinoe.--Fine satiny rose with bright carmine. Brenchleyensis.--Deep vermilion scarlet. Ceres.--Beautiful blush white, marbled and striped with rose and carmine. Eugene Scribe.--Light pink, glazed with carmine. Isaac Buchanan.--Best of yellow varieties. Leander.--Flowers of a soft and delicate lilac color, shaded and spotted with carmine and has a distinct white band in each petal. Norma.--The best white variety. Ophir.--Dark yellow, mottled with purple. Princess of Wales.--White, blazed with carmine and rose, stained with deep carmine. Africane.--Dark slate brown on scarlet ground streaked with salmon and pure white. Carnation.--Fleshy white, tinged carmine, blotched with purple. Pyramide.--Bright orange rose, extra fine. Rosita.--Delicate creamy rose, marbled with cherry. Lemoini.--Upper petals creamy white, tinted salmon red; lower ones spotted with deep purplish crimson, bordered with bright yellow. Marie Lemoini.--Upper divisions of a pale creamy color, flushed salmon lilac, the lower divisions spotted purplish violet, deep yellow border. Any of these varieties 5c each, 50c per dozen. Lemoini Mixed.--Each 5c, doz. 50c. Pink, Striped and Variegated Varieties.--Each 5c, doz. 50c. Red Varieties Mixed.--Each 5c, doz. 40c. Light and White Varieties Mixed.--Each 5c, doz. 50c. Choice Yellow Varieties Mixed.--Each 5c, doz. 50c. Fine Mixed.--Contains a nice assortment. Each 3c, doz. 25c. By express, $1.50 per 100. Choicest Mixture.--Made up mainly from best named varieties. Each 5c, doz. 40c.

COLLECTION OF GLADIOLI.--Six choice named varieties, our selection of sorts, but all labeled, containing an assortment of colors. Also one packet of gladiolus seed of our own growing, carefully hybridized so as to produce new varieties; will bloom second year; all for 25c postpaid.

MADERIA, or Mignonette Vine.--Ornamental climber of very rapid growth. Each 3c, doz. 30c, 100 by express $1.50. FREESIA, Refracta Alba.--Small bulbs bearing peculiar clusters of white flowers of the most delicious fragrance, which last a long time even after being cut. Each 3c, doz. 20c. CYCLAMEN, Giganteum.--One of the finest plants in cultivation for winter blooming. The colors vary from the purest white to the brightest crimson and purple, some flowers beautifully spotted. Each 20c. IRIS. (Fleur-de-Lis.)--One of the most satisfactory of flowers for garden culture, as the [they] are hardy and require very little care after once set out, and will produce a mass of flowers year after year.

YUCCA, Filamentosa.--A tropical looking plant, with long narrow leaves that remain green the entire year. It grows in clumps and throws up a flower stalk from three to four feet in height from which hang from one to two hundred creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. Strong two year plants. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. One year plants, 15c. TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl.--A greatly improved variety, having short stem and long spike filled with beautiful, large, perfectly double flowers of most delicious fragrance. Spikes frequently bear 30 to 50 flowers, remaining in bloom for a long time. They are always wax-like, pure white, and are unsurpassed for buttonhole bouquets. Don't fail to order a few. Choice bulbs, postpaid, each 5c, doz. 35c.

Kaempferi.--Marvels of beauty and stateliness. Think of a plant sending up a dozen flower spikes, each spike bearing two to four blossoms eight or ten inches across, and of the most delicate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. Thfnk [Think] of a bed of all colors--white, indigo, violet, lavender, mauve, sky blue, royal purple, blush, yellow, etc. Your imagination can conceive of nothing grander, and they are even more grand than your imagination can portray. The king of hardy perennial plants. Once planted in your garden they are a joy for a lifetime, blooming profusely in June and July. Either double or single, mixed. Each 15c, 2 for 25c, doz. $1.25.

[image] AURATUM LILY.

Pumila.--Dwarf, early flowering, light blue, purple and yellow mixed. Splendid for edgings. Doz. 30c; 100 $2. German.--The true "Fleur-de-Lis," the national flower of France; perfectly hardy; grow and bloom luxuriantly anywhere, particularly in moist situations. Mixed colors. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.

PAEONIES. These are very beautiful, showy and easily cultivated plants, blooming from the beginning of May to the end of July. They should have a place in every garden. We offer best sorts, mixed colors. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.

LILIES. No class of plants capable of being cultivated out of doors possess so many charms; rich and varied in color, stately and handsome in habit, profuse in variety, and of delicious fragrance. They thrive best in dry, rich soil, where water will not stand in winter. Coral Lily.--The flowers are a brilliant crimson, and have a peculiar waxy or coral-like appearance, quite distinct from all other flowers. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.50. Candidum.--The pure white garden or Easter lily; flowers snow white; hardy and free blooming. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. Auratum, or Japanese Gold Banded Lily.--This is justly entitled to the name often given it--The Queen of Lilies--and it is decidedly the most beautiful of all lilies. The immense flowers are deliciously fragrant. The large white petals are thickly spotted with chocolate crimson and have a bright golden yellow band through the center of each. This magnificent lily succeeds well everywhere. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. Speciosum Album.--Large, pure white flowers of great substance, beautifully recurved. For garden or pot culture. Each 15c, 3 for 40c. Speciosum Roseum.--Pure white ground stained and spotted rose. Very beautiful. Each 15c, 3 for 40c. Harrisii.--(The Bermuda Easter Lily.) Immense, pure white trumpets with a very delicate pervading fragrance. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. Lemon Lily.--It is not a true lily as the bulb is of different shape. The flower is about 3 inches in diameter. The color is entirely different from all other sorts, being a clear lemon yellow. Delightful lemon fragrance. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.

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WINTER BLOOMING BULBS. Some of the most beautiful and fragrant of all the flowers grown belong to this class, such as the Hyacinth, Tulip, Narcissus, Crocus, etc. Our bulbs, which are grown by one of the best bulb growers in Holland, arrive in this country about Sept. 15. Send for fall catalogue.

62. IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.

CONDENSED LIST OF FLOWER PLANTS. See descriptive list of novelties and specialties on pages 6 to 9. Orders for plants must amount to not less than 50 cents. DISCOUNTS.--Plants amounting to $1.10 for $1.00, $2.25 for $2.00, $3.50 for $3.00, $6.00 for $5.00. We pay postage on plants at these prices.

[table] [column heading: EACH.] ABUTILON, Layelion.--Bright golden yellow. .10. Snowball.--Pure white, very handsome. .10. Thompsonii Plena.--Double deep orange, shaded crimson. .15. ACHILLEA, Alba.--(The Pearl.)--The flowers are large, forming a beautiful plant eighteen inches in height. It is completely covered with pure white flowers from July until frost; hardy. .10. ALOYSIA, Citridora.--(Lemon Verbena)--Delightfully fragrant. .15. ALTERNANTHERAS.--Bright colored dwarf plants. Per doz. .75. .10. AMPELOPSIS, Veitchi.--(Boston Ivy.) One of the finest climbers we have for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface. Color, deep green, changing to crimson and yellow. .25. ARTILLERY PLANT.--Very desirable for baskets and vases. .10. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.--One of the handsomest foliage plants for house culture. .25. BOUVARDIA.--Valuable for winter blooming. .15. CACTUS.--Price 10 to 25c each, or 10 sorts for $1.00. CLEMATIS, Jackmanii.--Most magnificent and showy vine in existence. Strong plants, each 50c; extra strong, three years old. 1.00. COBOEA SCANDENS.--Large, purple, bell-shaped flowers. .15. COLEUS.--Best and cheapest ornamental leaved plant we have for bedding. A few plants will make a beautiful bed; doz. 75c. .10. CUPHEA. New Tricolor.--Blooms the year around; handsome. .10. Platycentra.--(Cigar Plant)--A fine basket plant. .10. CYCLAMEN.--Fine for winter blooming. .15. FARFUGIUM.--Leopard Plant. .20. FEVERFEW, Double White--Per doz. 75c. .10. FERNS.--Beautiful for rockwork, or as specimens for parlor. .20. GLECOMA.--(Variegated Ground Ivy.) Foliage bright green, marked with pure white, and has a refreshing fragrance. Beautiful for hanging baskets and cemeteries, hardy and ornamental. .10. GERANIUMS, Scented Varieties.--Nutmeg, Rose, Balm, Peppermint, Mrs. Taylor, Skeleton Leaf and Variegated Rose, each. .10. Fancy Leaved.--Madam Pollock and Sunset. Beautiful foliage. .25. Mountain of Snow, Happy Thought, Crystal Palace Gem, Golden Circle, Cloth of Gold, Mad. Salleroi, and Bismarck. All good variegated foliage sorts, each. .10. HYDRANGEA, Hortensis.--Bright pink flowers. .15. Thomas Hogg.--Pure white; beautiful. .10. Variegated.--Foliage white and green; flowers pink. .20. HIBISCUS, Rubra, Fl. Pl.--Double, large, bright red flowers. .15. Grandiflora.--Plant covered with large scarlet crimson flowers. .15. HOYA.--(Wax Plant)--The well known house climber, with thick, fleshy leaves and curious waxy flowers. .25. HELIOTROPE, Mad. Blonay.--Nearly pure white. .10. President Garfield.--Has fine large trusses of deep purple flowers. .10. HELIALTHUS, Multiflorus.--(Hardy Double Golden Sunflower)--Flowers of a rich golden yellow. Very double and large. .10. IVIES, English.--No vine excels this. .15. German--Grows very fast. Fine for hanging baskets. .10. Variegated English.--Foliage very prettily marked with white. .25. LANTANAS.--Blooms continuously, the colors changing id [in] a curious manner from day to day. .10. MAURANDIA.--Graceful climbers for window or conservatories. .10. MYOSOTIS.--(Forget-Me-Not)--A charming, constant blooming plant, requiring plenty of water and a partially shaded position. .10. MEXICAN PRIMROSE.--Is a perpetual bloomer; handsome colors. .10. MARGUERITE DAISY, New California Paris. .10. Double Golden.--Beautiful, golden yellow flowers continuously. .10. MOON FLOWER.--A handsome climber growing twenty-five to forty feet, and covered with its white, moon-like flowers. .15. MOUNTAIN PINK.--A fine plant for basket. Flowers bright pink. .10. NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS.--This gorgeous cactus, which opens evenings, bears abundant blossoms, measuring twelve inches in diameter, and of delicious fragrance. .25. PALMS.--Fashionable decorative house and window plants. Mailing size, 25c each; large $1.00 to $5.00 each by express. PANSIES.--Our plants are strong and well grown from the best seed. All choice varieties mixed. Doz. 50c. PASSION FLOWER.--An attractive vine bearing beautiful flowers. .15. PETUNIA.--All the finest double fringed varieties, each. .10. PELARGONIUMS.--Commonly known as Lady Washington geraniums. Flowers are large, with deep blotches on the upper petals and bright spots on the lower; very beautiful. .20. SMILAX.--Well known, handsome climber, and very popular. .15. SALVIA, Splendens.--Pretty flowering plants; bright scarlet. .10. STAPELIA.--Curious plants with showy star-shaped flowers; color buff yellow, with maroon markings. Each. .15. VIOLET, Swanley White.--The best double pure white variety, bears a profusion of large, snowy sweet-scented blossoms. .15. Louise.--Double purple. Handsome and very fragrant. .15. Double Russian.--A magnificent, hardy variety for outdoor culture, bearing immense very double flowers, of a very deep shade of blue. .15. VERBENA.--One of the most popular of all plants for bedding; we have many varieties, including all the new kinds. Per doz. 75c. VINCA, Major.--Leaves handsomely variegated with creamy white. Flowers bright blue and very showy. .10. WANDERING JEW, Variegated.--A popular variety having foliage beautifully variegated with white, pink and green. .10.

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NURSERY STOCK. Ask for our complete illustrated list of choice Nursery Stock. We have only room here for a condensed list. The following prices are all for first-class stock, carefully packed and delivered to the transportation companies, but the purchaser must pay the freight or express charges except where noted. Fifty or more of any variety at the 100 rate, 300 or more at the 1,000 rate. Orders for nursery stock must amount to at least 50c.

[table] [column headings: POSTPAID. Per doz. Per 100. BY EXPRESS. Per 100. Per 1,000.] STRAWBERRIES--Greenville. $ .40. 1.75. 1.25. 8.50. Timbrell. .50. 2.25. 2.00. 15.00. Parker Earle. .40. 1.75. 1.50. 9.00. Shuckless. .40. 1.75. 1.50. 10.00. Bubach No. 5. .35. 1.50. 1.00. 6.00. Bederwood. .35. 1.50. 1.00. 6.00. Warfield. .35. 1.50. 1.00. 5.50. Haverland. .35. 1.50. 1.00. 6.00. Jessie. .35. 1.50. 1.00. 6.00. Crescent Seedling. .30. 1.25. .85. 4.75. [column headings: POSTPAID. Each. Doz. BY EXPRESS. Per 100. Per 1,000.] GRAPES--Cottage. .20. 1.50. 4.50. 30.00. Moore's Early. .20. 1.75. 5.00. 40.00. Moore's Diamond. .25. 2.00. 6.00. 45.00. Concord. .15. 1.00. 2.50. 15.00. Worden. .20. 1.50. 2.50. 20.00. Brighton. .25. 2.00. 3.50. 30.00. Agawam. .20. 1.75. 3.00. 25.00. Pocklington. .20. 1.75. 3.00. 25.00. Niagara. .20. 1.75. 3.00. 25.00. RASPBERRIES--Redfield. .40. 3.50. 20.00. ... Columbian. .35. 3.25. 15.00. ... Older, Kansas, Golden Queen and Souhegan. .15. 1.25. 2.25. 16.00. Shaffer's, Cuthbert, Gregg, Ohio. .15. 1.25. 2.00. 12.00. BLACKBERRIES--Ohmer. .20. 1.50. 3.00. 20.00. Erie. .20. 1.50. 3.00. 22.00. Snyder. .15. 1.00. 1.75. 10.00. Stone's Hardy. .15. 1.25. 2.00. 14.00. DEWBERRIES--Lucretia. .15. 1.25. 2.25. 18.00. CURRANTS--North Star. .25. 2.00. 12.00. ... Fay's Prolific. .20. 1.50. 10.00. ... Standard varieties. .15. 1.00. 5.00. ... GOOSEBERRIES--Industry. .35. 3.00. 18.00. ... Downing. .20. 1.50. 8.00. ... Houghton. .15. 1.00. 5.00. ... [column headings: Each. Per Doz. Per 100.] THE FOLLOWING TOO LARGE TO MAIL. APPLES--Standard varieties, 4 to 6 feet. Select. $ .20. 1.75. 10.00. Russian and Crab Apples, same price. Page's Ideal and Paragon. .40. 3.50. 15.00. PLUMS--Standard varieties. .40. 4.00. 25.00. Abundance. .50. 5.00. 30.00. Stoddart. .60. 6.00. 32.50. PEARS--Standard varieties. .40. 4.00. 15.00. CHERRIES--Standard varieties. .40. 4.00. 20.00. The Wragg and Russian varieties. .50. 5.00. 25.00. PEACHES--Standard varieties. .30. 3.00. 20.00. APRICOT--Chinese. .50. 4.50. 25.00. MULBERRIES--Russian, 3 to 5 feet. .20. 1.50. 6.00. EVERGREENS--Scotch Pine, 12 to 18 in. .15. 1.25. 5.00. Scotch Pine, 24 to 36 in. .25. 2.25. 14.00. White Pine, 8 to 12 in. .15. 1.00. 5.00. White Pine, 18 to 24 in. .25. 2.25. 14.00. White Pine, 24 to 36 in. .40. 4.00. 18.00. Norway Spruce, 8 to 12 in. .15. .75. 3.75. Norway Spruce, 18 to 24 in. .20. 1.50. 7.00. Norway Spruce, 24 to 36 in. .35. 3.00. 20.00. White Spruce, 12 to 18 in. .20. 1.50. 14.00. White Spruce, 18 to 21 in. .30. 2.50. 20.00. Am. Arbor Vitae, 8 to 12 in. .10. .75. 4.50. Am. Arbor Vitae, 12 to 18 in. .15. 1.00. 7.00. Siberian Arbor Vitae, 12 to 18 in. .30. 3.00. 20.00. Balsam Fir, 18 to 24 in. .30. 3.00. 20.00. Red Cedar, 8 to 12 in. .15. 1.00. 5.00. Red Cedar, 18 to 24 in. .25. 2.50. 15.00. ORNAMENTAL TREES--Mountain Ash, 5 to 6 ft. .35. 3.50. 20.00. Hard Maple, 6 to 8 ft. .40. 4.00. 25.00. Catalpa Speciosa, 6 to 8 ft. .40. 4.00. 25.00. Cut Leaved Weeping Birch, 5 to 6 ft. .50. 5.00. 30.00. Cut Leaved Weeping Birch, 8 to 10 ft. .75. 7.00. 45.00.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 63.

[image] PEERLESS GARDEN CULTIVATOR.

TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS. To reduce the cost of gardening it is necessary to have the best tools. A good wheel hoe is as much superior to a common hoe for cultivating a garden as a mowing machine to the sickle in the hay field. All of the following tools have been thoroughly tested, and, for their own particular class of work, have given splendid satisfaction. If you desire it, we will send illustrated and descriptive catalogue or circular of any of these tools. PLANTER JR. NO. 3 SEED DRILL.--We regard this drill as the acme of perfection, and most decidedly the best seed sower made. It will sow perfectly either in a continuous row or drop the seed in hills, either four, six, eight, twelve or twenty-four inches apart. It opens the furrow, drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one operation. The hopper holds three quarts. The wheel is thirteen inches high. It is changed in a moment from hill dropping to drill work. It has a force feed, sows equally well whether the hopper is full or contains only a paper of seed. It is nicely adapted to all conditions of land, working especially well in fresh ground or when planting on a ridge. Price $9.00. PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL, WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR AND PLOW. This is the most popular tool we have ever sold. As a plow it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, etc. As a hoe, it works safely to and from both sides of the row at once, or between rows, working all rows from eight to sixteen inches wide at one passage. As a cultivator, it is admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. It sows all garden seed accurately at the desired depth, opening, covering, rolling down and marking the next row all at one passage in the most reliable and perfect manner. Each machine is sent out with the tools shown in the cut. Price $9.00. PLANET JR. NO. 4 COMBINED SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR.--The latest improvement for 1897. While we have not personally tested this machine, still it comes from a good factory and has apparently so many good points that we offer it with confidence. It will drop the seed either in a continuous row or in hills, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36 inches apart. The drill is easily detached and the tool frame substituted. Has all the attachments shown in cut. We predict a great demand for this tool. Price complete $10.00. As a drill only $7.00. Attachments can afterwards be purchased for $3.50, to make a complete machine. PLANET JR. NO. 15 SINGLE WHEEL HOE.--Another new tool for 1897, being same as above only without the drill attachment. Price $6.00. PLANET JR. HILL DROPPING DRILL (Double Wheel).--Much like No. 3, seed drill, but it has two wheels, and is for that reason preferred by some gardeners. It holds two quarts and sows all kinds of garden seed with the greatest regularity, either in drills or hills. Price $10.00. PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--The most practical tool made for gardeners. Each tool is sent out with the attachment shown in cut. The arch is high enough to enable the operator to work both sides of the row at once until plants are eighteen inches high; then the wheels can be set to run close together and work between the rows. Leaf guards (detachable) go with each machine, to be used when plants extend into a wide row. This tool is light, very simple, very strong, made of the best material and highly finished, and nothing exceeds the variety and perfection of work it performs. It will do the work of six men with ordinary hand hoes. Price $6.00. THE PLANET JR. PLAIN DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--Like the machine just described, except that it has no attachments except one pair of hoes. It is just the thing for onion growers and others who want a hoe only, at a small cost. Price $3.50.

[image] PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL.

[image] PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.

[image] PLANET JR. NO. 4 SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR.

[image] PLANET JR. NO. 3 SEED DRILL.

FIREFLY WHEEL GARDEN PLOW.--Vegetable gardening made a pleasure. Will both plow the garden and attend to the cultivating and weeding throughout the gardening season. The moldboard is tempered and polished steel. Price only $2.00. PLANET JR. TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW, CULTIVATOR AND PULVERIZER. For fine cultivation, either deep or shallow, this has no equal. The recurved throat and high frame prevents clogging, and the reverse position is given to the teeth in a short time by changing a single bolt in each. It is provided with a new lever wheel, used to regulate the depth with exactness; also with a pulverizer, which leaves the ground in the finest possible condition. As a harrow, the work done is most perfect, and with the teeth turned backward it is admirable for trashy ground and leveling, and for crops just breaking through the surface. Price $7.50, or without pulverizer $6.15. THE PLANET JR. NO. 8 HORSE HOE.--Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as the "Planet Jr." Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it is in use throughout the civilized world. It is so strongly built as to withstand incredible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle. The No. 8 combines all the latest improvements. Levers adjusting it in witdth and regulating the depth. Everything about the machine has been improved. Ask for circular, gives full description. Price $7.50. PEERLESS GARDEN CULTIVATOR.--This new tool has many features which will recommend it to the practical gardener. When we tested it we were really surprised at the ease with which it worked, cultivating and thorougly pulverizing hard, unplowed ground. The handles are shaped so that they rest easily on the hands, and the wheel is so high, (23 inches) and broad-tired that it is no more work to cultivate with it than to trundle an empty wheel-barrow. Price $5.00. McGEE GARDEN CULTIVATOR or SPRING HOE.--The invention of a practical onion raiser, who knew just what was wanted and how to make it. It has two wheels connected by an arch attached to frames by a lateral spring, enabling the user to almost "finger-weed" the crop, as the machine is under such complete control. Onion growers claim this is the best cultivator for onions. With each tool there is a pair of knives, that operate as hoes, and a pair of cultivators. Price $4.40. MATTHEW'S DRILL.--This is the old original Matthews, and is of especial value in sowing beet, parsnip and other difficult seeds. When in operation, it opens the furrow, drops the seed accurately at the desired depth, covers it and lightly rolls the earth down over it, and at the same time marks the next row, all of which is done with mechanical precision, by simply propelling the drill forward. A simple contrivance accurately gauges a uniform deposit of the seed to any required depth, thus avoiding the risk of planting at irregular depths, so deep in places as to destroy the seed. Price $8.00.

[image] PLANET JR. NO. 8 HORSE HOE.