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Iowa Seed Company, 27... Des Moines, Iowa.

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[Image: Improved Chicago Pickle.]

White Pearl.-Bears freely throughout the season, and the cucumbers grow so thickly together that they actually lie piled one upon the other. The skin is very smooth and of beautiful pearly white; even the young fruits are of a very light color, nearly white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Perfect White Spine.-For many years we have been growing and improving this variety on our seed farm, and as a result we offer to our customers this improved strain, pronounced by good judges superior to either Peerless or Arlington. Fruit even and good size, straight, well formed and symmetrical. When small it is deep green in color, and of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pickling. When of usual size for slicing it still holds its color, shading to a light green at blossom end. Immensely productive, and keeps longer solid and crisp than any other variety. Outyields any other for pickles. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. By express, 5 lbs. or more 45c per lb.

Early Cluster.-Grows in clusters. Productive and of good quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Green Prolific.-A splendid pickling sort. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

West Indian Gherkin, or Burr.-Makes a handsome pickle of first class quality. Be sure and try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Early Frame, or Short Green.- An old variety which will always be popular for general use as it is good both for pickles and slicing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Improved Long Green.-A standard sort. Vine vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes one of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60.

Snake.-A remarkable and very interesting curiosity. Cucumbers grow curled up like a snake with the head protruding, and sometimes are six feet in length. Grown chiefly as a curiosity, and for exhibition. Pkts. only 10c each.

[Image: Improved N.Y. Egg Plant.]

Egg Plant. Ger. Eierpflanse.
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants.
A tender plant, which should be started quite early in a hotbed or box in the house, which must be kept warm. Late in the spring transplant to open ground 2 1/2 feet apart each way in warm rich soil. As soon as the weather becomes warm they thrive and are easily grown. They are a luxury which all should grow.

Improved New York.-Our strain of this leading market variety we believe to be unsurpassed. Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white and of excellent quality. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.

Pearl White.-Pure creamy white, with slight shading of light green near the stem; very fine grain, well flavored and makes one of the most palatable dishes either baked or fried. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. $1.40.

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Cucumbers.
One ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds will plant one acre.
Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early, sow in hotbeds, in berry boxes, or in small flower pots, six weeks before they can be set out in open ground. When danger of frost is over transplant in hills four feet apart each way. For general crop, plant in open ground in May, about twelve seeds in a hill. When danger of bugs is past, thin to four strong plants in a hill. For pickling, plant in June. Sprinkle the vines with plaster or airslacked lime to protect from the bugs, or use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.

New Astro.-A novelty, sure to excite the curiosity of your neighbors. Will grow fifteen to eighteen inches in length, with very few seeds. Excellent for slicing. Flesh white and crisp. More fully described with novelties. Per pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c.

Westerfield's Improved Chicago Pickle.-Mr. Westerfield, having been engaged in growing pickles for Chicago pickle factories for many years, and also in supplying them with seed for other growers, has watched carefully and selected his seed stock from the most prolific and early maturing vines having the most desirable shaped cucumbers for pickles. Consequently his strain is now considered by all growers in that vicinity to be the best stock to grow. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[Image: New Climbing Japanese Cucumber]

Japanese Climbing.-This may be described as the sensational novelty of Europe. The seed was originally brought from Japan, and has proven thoroughly adapted to open air culture throughout Europe and America. The vines are of healthy, vigorous growth, with rich, dark green foliage, and throw our strong, grasping tendrils, which enable it to climb trellis, wire netting, brush or any other suitable support. It comes into bearing quickly and continues to set fruit abundantly throughout the season. Of large size, from 12 to 16 inches in length; cucumbers thick, tender, of delicate flavor, cylindrical shape, flesh pure white, skin dark green, turning to brown and netted when ripe; of excellent quality for slicing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Emerald.-A new variety from Ohio, which retains every good point in the best strains of White Spine and in addition, possesses that rich, dark green color which has so long been sought for but never before obtained. It is strictly an evergreen, retaining its color until fully ripe. Its fruit sets early, and its vigorous vines abound in long, straight, handsome fruits of most desirable qualities. It is highly recommended as a slicer. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Boston, or Jersey Pickle.-Is used almost exclusively by the market gardeners near Boston for pickling. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Gourds. The following varieties will be found quite serviceable in any household. No one would think, without having tried them, of the many uses they can be put to. Cultivate as cucumbers; or they may be trained over lattice work, fences, etc.

Japanese Nest-Egg.-Grows almost uniformly to the size, color and shape of a hen's egg. The shells are hard and durable and make the very best nest eggs, as they do not crack. The largest ones, when sawed in two, make excellent pots for starting tomato, strawberry and other plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

Dipper.-Makes a more light and convenient dipper than can be bought. Dippers of various sizes, of a capacity of from a pint to a quart and a half can be had from a few vines. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

Sugar Trough.-Very convenient for buckets[,] baskets, nest boxes, etc. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

Luffa, or Dish Cloth.-The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth or sponge. The seed should be started early in the hotbed or in the house. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.

Hercules Club.-Grows to immense size-sometimes 4 to 6 feet long. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

Mixed Utility.-Seeds of the above varieties mixed. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

Ornamental Gourds Mixed.-A mixture of the odd shaped and fancy colored sorts. Contains some of the most popular and handsome foreign varieties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
[Image of a chicken, eggs, and foliage]