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Iowa Seed Company, 26... Des Moines, Iowa.
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[Image: Country Gentleman.]
[Image: Champion Barly.]

Country Gentleman.-An improvement on the old favorite Shoe Peg Sweet Corn. Our illustration of a single stalk shows its great productiveness; the crop can be counted on to give three to five ears to a stalk. When this unusual abundance is coupled with the luscious quality, the general superiority of this new variety will be quickly seen. The cob is very small, thereby giving great depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whiteness, and, we cannot say too often-surprisingly sweet and tender. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Stowell's Evergreen.-This is more largely planted than any other variety, being the general favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. It is very productive, the ears are of large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in an edible condition. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 80c.

Pop-Corn.
It pays to raise pop-corn as a general crop. Demand usually exceeds the supply. Some farmers claim that it is as easily grown as field corn and they receive three to four times the amount per acre for the crop. For main crop the Monarch White Rice will bring the best price per pound, as it is better known among the poppers. Let the children try a small patch anyway for home use.

Page's New Striped Rice.-The best, handsomest and most attractive variety of pop-corn in existence. The color is a clear, translucent white, and each kernel is beautifully striped with bright crimson. Our illustration does not do it justice. The ears are of good size, and well filled out; kernels are long and pointed, resembling rice. Early, very productive, and very tender when popped, bursting out very large, white as snow and of finest quality. All should try it. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Miniature.-A regular little beauty. Attractive on account of its small size and handsome, perfect shaped ears which are only two to three inches long, with very deep, pure white kernels which pop to immense size. Three to eight ears to a stalk. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

[Image: Page's Striped Rice Pop-Corn.]

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Sweet Corn.
One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant an acre in hills.
Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about 3 feet apart; five or six grains to the hill, and when up thin them out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thorough cultivation. Our sweet corn is carefully grown and selected, only the choicest, most perfect ears being shelled for seed. It costs us more and is far superior to such stock as is often sold by other dealers. Packets contain about 2 ounces.

We Pay the Postage
On corn at these prices. Deduct ten cents on each quart if to be sent by express. Pints at half quart prices. The half pint packages are very desirable for small families.
Prices by the peck and bushel on page 22.

Early Sunrise.-See novelties. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Extra Early Cory.-(White cob.)-This has for years been the most popular variety with market gardeners for first early market and until the introduction of the Early Sunrise it was grown more largely than any other early sort by Des Moines gardeners. It is of dwarf growth, and yields well. Ears of medium size. This year we offer the improved white cobbed variety. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c.

Champion Early.-Without doubt the earliest large corn ever introduced, being only a few days later than Cory, with ears nearly as large as the Mammoth. Ears were grown ready for table use in sixty-one days from the time of planting, and they weighed one and one-half pounds each and were 12 1/2 inches long by 8 1/2 inches around. To help you realize these figures, get the largest ear of field corn you can find and compare measurements. This was grown with special culture. An average size is about nine inches long. It has a medium size white cob and large pearly white kernels, very sweet, tender and full of milk. No market gardener can afford to be without it, and every family garden should contain at least a few hills. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

Early Minnesota.-A standard early variety that has held a high place in the list of sweet corns ever since its introduction. The ears are of good size, well flavored and of the best cooking qualities. Valuable for either private or market use. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c.

Crosby's Early.-For medium early use and general crop this is one of the most desirable varieties. Ears are of medium size and the cooking qualities excellent. A good cropper and profitable for family use and as a market sort. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c.

Black Mexican.-Although the ripe grain is black or bluish black, the corn, when in condition for the table, cooks remarkably white, and is surpassed by none in tenderness. This, by many, is considered the most desirable for family use of the second early sorts. Will stand more hot dry weather than any other. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

Mammoth Sugar.-This produces the largest ear of any sweet corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two or three pounds; quality very sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Evergreen Fodder.-Valuable crop for dairymen. Per qt. 25c.
[Image: Stowell's Evergreen.]

New Dye Pop-Corn.-A new variety producing sometimes 10 to 12 good sized ears to each stalk. The name is given it owing to the large amount of dark wine red coloring matter contained in the husks, which can be used for dying cloth or making ink. Kernels are white and pop well. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c.

Queen's Golden.-Color a peculiar lustrous golden yellow; when popped of a rich cream color; very prolific. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Mapledale Prolific.-The most productive pop-corn, averaging 5 to 12 good ears to the stalk. Pops to large size and very tender. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Monarch White Rice.-The best white variety. Bears from three to six ears per stalk, and produces 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per acre. It will pay you to try it. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Corn Salad.-Ger. Lammersalat.
One ounce will sow about 20 square feet.
A nice winter salad. Sow in September in drills. Just before cold weather cover with straw or leaves. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.

Collards.-Ger. Blatter-Kohl.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
Georgia.-Sow in May, and treat as cabbage. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Chicory.-Ger. Chicorie.
One ounce will sow about 15 square feet.
Large Rooted.-Used as a substitute for coffee. Cultivate as carrots. Take up the roots in the fall, cut into small pieces and put away to dry. When wanted for use, it is roasted and ground like coffee. It is now being extensively grown in some parts of Iowa and Nebraska for commerce. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.