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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 29.

[image] AMERICAN ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD RED GLOBE WHITE GLOBE EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA BEST FOR PICKLING

ONION. One of the most important crops grown, both in market and family gardens, and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than in onions. There is more money in onions grown from seed than almost any other crop. Good onion seed is of the utmost importance. Fully realizing this, we have for many years made a specialty of onion seed, and have all our crop raised under special contract subject to careful supervision. Our onion seed is all grown from choice, selected bulbs, critically examined before being set out for seed. In vitality it is very strong, being carefully tested. Sowing seed to produce large onions is the cheapest, easiest, best and most satisfactory way. Large onions can easily be grown the first year from the seed by obtaining our seed, which is all American grown, and new crop. It won't pay you to use the cheap, imported, or southern grown seeds, which produce a large proportion of scullions and onions that will keep well. Poor seed, even as a gift, is the dearest the planter can use. We want you to try our seed, and have therefore put the price down to as low a rate as good, reliable seed can be sold for. In comparing our prices with others, remember that WE PAY THE POSTAGE. SPECIAL PRICES.--It will pay market gardeners and onion growers who use large quantities of onion seed to write for special wholesale prices, stating quantity required. CULTURE.--One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow one acre. As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills fourteen inches apart, covering one half inch. They should be planted in rich, sandy soil, which is as free from weeds as possible. Commence hoeing as soon as the rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die, pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For pickles or sets, good ground should be prepared as above, and the seed should be sown very thickly in broad drills, about 40 pounds to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 pounds for pickling. For sowing onion seed and cultivating the crop, it will pay you to purchase a good drill and hand cultivator. See description elsewhere. Lang's Hand Weeder (price 30 cents, postpaid) is the best hand weeder made. Try it. LONG-KEEPING RED GLOBE.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. CANARY ISLAND.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.--A very handsome, round or globe-shape variety of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, finegrained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early and sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 25c, lb. 75c. LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.--The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender varieties would fail. They grow to a large size, fine form; skin deep, purplish red; moderately fine grained and strong flavor. Very productive and an excellent keeper. Our seed of this variety is extra select and cannot be excelled. Our price is low, but should you want five pouuds [pounds] or more, ask for special rates. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. EARLY RED WETHERSFIELD.--For many years one of the largest onion seed growers in the United States has been carefully selecting, each season, the most perfect, even-shaped onions which matured early and were of regular, uniform size. The result is an extra choice, early maturing, solid and productive sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. EXTRA EARLY PEARL.--The earliest and best of all the American varieties. It is of good size, of pearly white color, the outer skin having a most showy, waxy appearance; flesh of pure snow white, and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with wonderful rapidity. We are sure all who try it will be greatly pleased. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. LARGE WHITE GLOBE.--The handsomest market variety we have ever seen. Large size, oval form, very even, mild and pleasant flavor, good keeper, out-sells every other variety, and is undoubtedly the best white variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.--This is a very handsome variety and is deserving of general cultivation. It matures quite early, (none of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.--This distinct new variety is the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Qneen [Queen], which heretofore has been the earliest variety in cultivation. At maturity the tops die down to the directly to the bulbs, leaving the neatest and handsomest little bulbs imaginable. They are of pure, paper white color; very mild and delicate in flavor; one inch to one and a half in diameter, and three-fourths of an inch in thickness. Both for table use and for pickling it is most valuable. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silver Skin.--Matures early, very mild flavor, medium size, and generally preferred for table use; not a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. EXTRA EARLY RED.--Quite popular for early marketing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER.--Admittedly the largest of all varieties, having been grown to the enormous weight of OVER SIX POUNDS, and is withal a handsome, fine-flavored sort. Of a clear, bright straw color and uniform perfect globe shape. Produces enormous crops, one report being over 1,200 bushels, and they bring an extra price. Keeps wonderfully well. They ripen up hard and fine, and present the handsomest possible appearance in market, while the pure, white flesh is fine grained, mild, and delicate in flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. GIANT VESUVIUS--Grow to an immense size. They are of handsome globe shape, somewhat elongated, veritable beauties, and will attract attention anywhere. Color almost a blood red, flesh nearly white, quality most excellent. Much more tender and mild than the American sorts. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. COPPER KING, or MAMMOTH POMPEII.--Have been grown to the enormous weight of FIVE POUNDS AND SIX OUNCES. To obtain an idea of how large this really is, just weigh the largest onion you can obtain and compare weights, or weigh out five pounds and six ounces of common onions and imagine them all in one. Beautiful copper color; flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Per. pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. MAMMOTH SILVER KING.--Attractive form, flattened, but thick through. Single bulbs often attain weights of from two and one-half to four pounds each. The skin and flesh are white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. Matures early and is of uniformly large size and perfect form, and will bring a large price in the market. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. FOUR GIANTS: One packet each of The Mammoth Prizetaker, Copper King, Giant Vesuvius and Silver King for only 15 cents. Try them.

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[image] NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.

PEAS. One quart will plant about one hundred feet of drill. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil, not to [too] rich. May be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills two to four feet apart, according to varieties, not less than four inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered one and one-half to two inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. They should be sown thicker in the row than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot. Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. 15c per quart discount if sent by express. See special prices by the peck or bushel on page 35. MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR.--See Novelties. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c. *NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.--A superb new variety, and we are sure our customers will welcome it as an ideal family and market pea. It is fully as sweet and delicious as the American Wonder, and grows one-half taller. Pods are larger and it is far more productive than the Premium Gem, and it is within a day or two as early as the first early smooth peas. Mr. George Buchanan writes: "I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table use within forty-three days from planting. Quality very superior." Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. CLEVELAND'S ALASKA.--Height two feet, pods rather small, dark green color, well filled; the earliest pea known, being two days earlier than the Rural New Yorker, and ninety per cent of the pods can be gathered at the first picking. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c.

IOWA CHALLENGE.--An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. We can in all confidence say that after a trial of nearly all extra early varieties offered to the trade we have not found one posessing [possessing] more merit, hence its name. For the market gardener it has no superior. It is not only extremely early and prolific, but it is of good flavor. All the good qualities of the Extra Early are most nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines 18 inches. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. BERGEN FLEETWING.--We are glad to introduce this grand new variety to our customers. It is one of the earliest in existence. Matures about the same time as Alaska, is of the same height but stands up better. It is very prolific, even in ripening, about ninety per cent can be taken at the first picking. Pods of good size, containing seven to nine peas each. A good sort for market gardeners. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. *PREMIUM GEM.--Height one foot; early and prolific; a type of and an improvement on, the McLean's Little Gem. Pods long and of a dark green color. The most popular sort for family use. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c. *BLISS' AMERICAN WONDER.--Early and prolific dwarf wrinkled pea. On good soil each vine will average twelve pods and each pod six peas. The vines grow from eight to ten inches high. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. RURAL NEW YORKER.--Very early and of most even growth and maturity; 80 to 90 per cent of the pods can be removed at one picking. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c.

[image] IOWA CHALLENGE.

*THE STANLEY.--This very handsome new variety is a grand medium early wrinkled pea, with well filled pods, larger than the Stratagem, a tremendous cropper, with dwarf, stocky vine, which needs no bushing. It is very sweet and of delicious flavor; full grown pods often measure four inches in length by over two inches in circumference and mature very uniformly, so that nearly the entire crop can be taken at one picking. All should try it. Per pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c. *CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.--One of the richest and best flavored peas grown. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c. *TELEPHONE.--Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellent, sugary flavor; vines very strong, the pods are of large size, with six or seven large, delicious peas; height four feet. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. *BLISS ABUNDANCE.--Height 20 inches; time of ripening, medium, remarkably strong, vigorous, branching habit, and unusually productive; pods of fair size, and well filled with peas of good quality. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. *BLISS EVERBEARING.--Height two feet; late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper, pods and peas of large size and good quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. *STRATAGEM.--Decidedly the best late variety for family or market use. Pods long and filled with seven to nine large peas of extra fine quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. FIELD PEAS.--See list of Miscellaneous Field Seeds.

[image] JUNO.

*JUNO.--We have no hesitation in saying that it is by far the best wrinkled pea of its class to-day. It has very robust vines, stout, straight pods, and usually borne in pairs. The pods are very thick, broad-backed all the way up and filled from the stem to the tip with seven to nine sweet, delicious, dark green peas of immense size. Its height is two feet, and its season from medium early to main crop. Destined to become a standard variety. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES. [table] [column headings: PER PKT. 1/2 PT. QT.] Reed's Early Prize. $ .05. $ .15. $ .50. First and Best. .05. .12. .40. *McLean's Little Gem. .05. .12. .35. *Yorkshire Hero. .05. .12. .40. *Improved Advancer. .05. .15. .45. White Marrowfat. .05. .10. .30. Dwarf White Marrow. .05. .12. .35. Black Eyed Marrow. .05. .10. .30. Dwarf Sugar. .05. .15. .50.

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SALSIFY--or Vegetable Oyster. One ounce will sow about fifty feet of drill. Why don't you grow salsify? We are certain if you grew it one year you would never be without it. Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables, is so limited. It has the true oyster flavor, and makes a delicious and inexpensive substitute for them in soup, etc. Cultivate like parsnips. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.--Averages fully double the size of the Long White. The roots, notwithstanding their enormous size, are of very superior quality, and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

[image] MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY.

WISCONSIN GOLDEN.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c.

PARSLEY. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Sow in March, thinly in drills one foot apart, half and [an] inch deep. Soak seed in warm water a few hours before sowing. For winter use protect in a glass frame or light cellar.

[image] MARKET GARDENER'S PARSLEY.

MARKET GARDENER'S.--An extra choice stock with dark green, beautifully curled, mossy leaves; very ornamental in growth and very productive. Most valuable for either garnishing or flavoring. The leaves can be gathered earlier than other varieties, and what is more important, it retains its dark green color very late in the fall, and continues to produce well throughout the winter when transferred to the greenhouse. Is really improved by severe cutting. It stands heat, drouth and cold better, and will yield more than other sorts either in open ground or frames. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.--A very select stock, beautifully crimped and curled. Quite decorative for garnishing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. FERN LEAVED--Exquisite in form, and admirably suited for table decoration. Excellent quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c.

CHUFAS, or Earth Almond. In sweetness and flavor they resemble the cocoanut or almond, and are considered very nice, put on the table in a fruit dish with candies, as an after-dinner relish. Very prolific, a single one yeilding [yielding] from two to four hundred. The nuts grow underground, very near the surface, easily reached by pigs or poultry, and destroyed by them if they have free access. Plant in April, ten inches apart in two and one-half foot rows. Cover them lightly. If the seed is very dry, soak well before planting. Our illustration represents the manner of their growth, and they vary from the size of a large pea to that of a hazelnut. It pleases the children. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

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TRY THE COLLECTION OF MAMMOTH PUMPKINS One packet each, Mammoth Chili, King of Mammoths, Mammoth Tours, and Mammoth Etampes FOR ONLY FIFTEEN CENTS.

[image] YANKEE PIE PUMPKIN

PUMPKINS. One pound will plant about 250 hills. Plant in hills eight feet apart in May, among potatoes, or corn, or in open field. MAMMOTH CHILI.--Really a squash, but it looks more like a pumpkin, and we list it here so as to have the mammoth pumpkins together. This is the largest of the squash family and attains the most astonishing weights. One specimen weighing 481 pounds was shown at the World's Fair having been grown in California, and from 100 to 200 pounds is a common weight with ordinary culture. Our seed has been selected from large and perfect specimens only, of our own growing. The flesh is a rich yellow, very thick and of excellent quality, highly nutritious. They are profitable to grow for stock feeding. They keep well throughout the winter. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. KING OF MAMMOTHS.--The largest variety of true pumpkins. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine grained and of good quality. The one from which our cut was made reached the enormous weight of 245 pounds. One customer writes us that he grew one weighing 158 pounds, and on the same vine had five other pumpkins from 90 to 104 pound each in weight--over 640 pounds grown from one seed. Farmers and gardeners, just think of that kind of a crop. Will it not pay you to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed was saved from large select specimens of our own growing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. MAMMOTH TOURS.--Also called Mammoth Whale. Originated near Tours, France, where it is largely grown, both for feeding cattle and for table use. Grows to an immense size, semetimes [sometimes] three feet in length and to a weight of 100 to 200 pounds. Flesh of a salmon color. Seed of a peculiar shape. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. MAMMOTH ETAMPES.--A giant variety from France, where it is quite celebrated. Bright, glossy red color; a splendid variety for exhibition. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. CALHOUN.--A great improvement on the Large Cheese pumpkin. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, wonderfully thick and fine grained, while the seed cavity is very small. Rind thin. When cooked it is very yellow and makes pies of a rich color, sweet and of the finest quality. Has recently been renamed by one dealer the "New Thanksgiving Pumpkin." Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. WHITE CUSHAW PIE, or JONATHAN.--Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. It is a large bottled-shaped variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. YANKEE PIE.--This is the noted New England Pie or Small Sugar pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticut Field, but smaller and very sweet. Fine grained, and one of the best varieties for table use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. JAPANESE PIE.--Flesh very thick and of rich salmon color, nearly solid. Dry and sweet, making pies as rich without eggs as others do with. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. CONNECTICUT FIELD.--The common field or cow pumpkin. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. by mail 35c. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.75, 25 lbs. $3.00. LARGE CHEESE.--A flat variety commonly called Sweet pumpkin throughout the west. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

[image] KING OF MAMMOTHS.

TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO.--Medium size, flesh thick, creamy white, fine grained, excellent flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

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[image] VICK'S EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.

RADISH. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; eight to ten pound will sow an acre in drills. Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks until mid-summer. Radishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room, or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of radishes" and we think it cannot be surpassed. NEW ROSE TURNIP.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. ROUND SCARLET CHINA.--See Novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. VICK'S EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.--A most excellent early radish for garden culture, and for hotbed forcing there is no variety so desirable as the Early Scarlet Globe. It is the earliest; its color is the handsomest; in flavor it is the mildest, most crisp, juicy and tender. It is the market gardener's favorite as a forcing radish. It forms small top, and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Its fine shape, well illustrated by the accompanying engraving, makes it sell for a higher price and more rapidly than any other shaped sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c. NON PLUS ULTRA.--An improvement on the Deep Scarlet Turnip. Remarkably fine in quality and of very quick growth, and ready to pull within twenty days after sowing. Perfectly globular little roots, of very bright color anel excellent shape; certain to insure ready sale on the market. It is by far the best strain of early radishes for forcing. Beds are planted, the crop matured and sold, and the same bed made ready for a second planting all in thirty days. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] IMPROVED CHARTIER.

ROSY GEM.--An improvement on the Scarlet Turnip White Tip. Their shape is perfectly globular, with rich, deep scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and delicious, equally desirable for either the market or home garden. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c. MODEL WHITE BOX.--A great improvement on the Philadelphia White Box, which has been popular for several years. It is of most handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or "boxes" and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy, and unsurpassed in flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. GOLDEN DRESDEN.--All who saw this charming variety at our trial grounds were most favorably impressed with it. It was a little beauty, with golden brown skin, white flesh, crisp, juicy, and of finest flavor. One of the quickest growing sorts, and tops are so small as to admit of close planting. No matter whether grown in the garden or in hotbeds, you can depend on a remarkably perfect, early and uniform crop. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. WHITE LADY FINGER.--An improvement on the White Naples, or Vienna. A large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet and similar in shape. A very desirable sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. CHINA ROSE WINTER.--One of the best winter varieties, bright rose colored, flesh white, firm and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] MODEL WHITE BOX.

IMPROVED CHARTIER.--Decidedly distinct in appearance from any radish in cultivation. Its form is well defined by our engraving, the color at the top being crimson, running into pink about the middle, and from thence downward is a pure, waxy white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. WHITE STRASBURG.--Of handsome, oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are of pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender, and possesses the most desirable character of retaining the crispness even when old and large. It is excellent for summer use, as it withstands severe heat and grows very quickly. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. I. S. CO'S PERPETUAL WHITE SUMMER.--This variety, introduced by us, has given splendid satisfaction to all who tried it. Their shape is well illustrated by the accompanying engraving. They are pure white of uniform good quality, crisp and brittle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we know of, hence their name, Perpetual White Summer. Can be sown any time of the year and will always produce good radishes fit for market earlier than the Chartier, and keep in perfect shape for marketing about four weeks, or longer for home use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. MIXED RADISHES.--This is a mixture of over twenty choice varieties of early, medium and late radishes. This will give you radishes all summer and you will be surprised at the results. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] NEW GOLDEN DRESDEN.

OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES. [table] [column headings: ALL FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. OZ. 1/4 LB. LB.] French Breakfast. $ .10. $ .20. $ .50. Wood's Early Frame. .10. .20. .50. Long Scarlet, Short Top. .10. .20. .50. Early Scarlet Turnip. .10. .20. .50. Golden Globe Summer. .10. .25. .75. All Seasons. .10. .30. 1.00. Giant White Stutgart. .10. .25. .75. Long Black Spanish (winter). .10. .20. .60. Cal. Mammoth White Winter. .10. .25. .75.

ODDS AND ENDS. CHINESE TEA.--We are sure that many of our customers will be glad to grow this as a curiosity, if nothing else. The plant is of a shrubby nature, with beautiful shiny foliage and fragrant blossoms, requiring the same treatment as any tender shrub. It is hardy in any of the southern states, and in the north can be kept in pots through the winter. Pkt. 10c. ALPINE STRAWBERRIES.--Have a peculiar rich flavor, superior to our native sorts. Perfectly hardy and easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10c. COTTON.--Grown as a curiosity in the north, and, if started early in the house, plants will be loaded with cotton bolls in autumn. Pkt. 5c.

[image] PERP. WHITE SUMMER.

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

SQUASH. One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills; one ounce late will plant twenty hills; 4 to 6 lbs. to the acre. Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in each hill. The soil cannot be too rich. FAXON.--The flesh is a deep orange yellow, cavity very small and seeds few; the special peculiarity, however, is that while uncooked it appears to have a shell like any squash, but when cooked there is practically none, the shell, or inedible part, being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. One of the best squashes we have ever tasted, sweet and very dry. It matures early, and can be used as a summer squash. It is a very late keeper, keeping in perfect condition until April or May. Of superior quality whether it is ripe or green. The vines are somewhat longer than most other sorts and fruit varies in color, but these seem to be its only defects. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[image] SIBLEY SQUASH

GOLDEN BUSH.--It is thicker, larger, and superior in every way to the old varieties. Very early. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. HUBBARD.--This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals, and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of a rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Seed is of our own growing and extra select. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. SIBLEY, or PIKE'S PEAK.--Originated in Iowa. Claimed to be a great improvement on the Hubbard. The shell is pale green in color, very hard and flinty, but at the same time so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick and a brilliant orange yellow color, dry, and has a rich, delicate flavor peculiarly its own; more productive and a better keeper than either the Hubbard or Marblehead, and we prefer it for our own table use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. WHITE BUSH SCOLLOPED.--Similar to the Golden Bush. Color creamy white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. BOSTON MARROW.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. ESSEX HYBRID.--A most excellent variety. It is the earliest of the winter sorts, and can therefore be planted later in the season than most others. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. MEXICAN BANANA.--Originated by crossing imported varieties. It is sweet, rich, finest grained meat, good keeper, and the heaviest for the size of any ever grown. The size is from two to three feet long, and it weighs from thirty to fifty pounds. Dark green color, magnificent bearers, for fall and winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] HUBBARD.

[image] EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.

EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.--Splendid summer sort, early, productive, very fine quality. With all the new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. FORDHOOK.--Extremely handsome; of a bright yellow outside and straw yellow within. The flesh is dry and of the best quality. The stem is thin and hard, and also the roots, consequently it is free from the attacts [attacks] of the squash borer. Matures early and is a sure cropper and productive. The green squashes can be used at any stage of their growth. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. WHITE CHESTNUT.--The outside skin is creamy white while the flesh is lemon yellow, fine grained, sweet, most excellent in quality, suggesting the flavor of a boiled chestnut. Size and form much like the Hubbard. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.--Very early and productive--the two most important features for the market gardener--while its attractive color--brilliant orange red--good cooking and keeping qualities make it popular with the consumer. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. DELICATA.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. WARTY HUBBARD.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. MAMMOTH CHILI.--This is certainly the largest variety of squash (or pumpkin, as some call it) grown. See more full description with pumpkins. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1. AMERICAN TURBAN.--It is fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of delicious flavor. For fall and winter use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. MARBLEHEAD.--A splendid winter variety, shell very hard, of a light blue color; flesh equal to the Hubbard in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW.--A favorite English sort. The fruit is variable in size, from nine to eighteen inches in length. Skin a greenish yellow, flesh white, soft and of rich flavor. Plant eight feet apart. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

SPINACH. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; ten pounds to an acre. This makes the finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer, sow early in spring in deep, rich soil in drills one foot apart, cover one inch. Sow at intervals of two weeks throughout the season. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties first of September, and protect by covering with straw. NEW ZEALAND.--See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. NEW VICTORIA.--This new variety is distinguished for its exceedingly dark black-green color, and also for its very long standing qualities, being from two to three weeks later than the ordinary Longstanding. The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. It is excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to stand the winter in this locality. It outyields every other variety, and stands longer before going to seed than other sorts. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. LONG STANDING.--A stardard with gardeners; leave thick, fleshy and crumpled. Slow in running to seed, hence its great value for spring sowing. The leaves are round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled, and of a fine dark-green color. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 40c. By express 5 lbs. $1.00. PRICKLEY or WINTER.--Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. VIROFLAY or SAVOY LEAVED.--Grows to an enormous size and produces wonderful crops. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 40c.

[image] LONG STANDING SPINACH.

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