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Iowa Seed Company, 35... Des Moines, Iowa.

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[Image: Yankee Pie Pumpkin]

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. We know of one specimen that 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 pounds 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[.] Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Mammoth Etampes.-A giant variety from France, where it is quite celebrated[.] Bright glossy red color; splendid for exhibition. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Try the collection of Mammoth Pumpkins one packet each
New Atlas, King of Mammoths, Mammoth Tours and Mammoth Etampes, Only 20 Cents.
A prize of $10.00 will be paid for the largest pumpkin grown from our seed this year, the report to be sent in not later than October 15th. Full directions for growing large specimens sent with each collection.

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, 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. $1.25.

Japanese Pie.-Flesh very thick and of rich salmon color, nearly solid. Dry and sweet, making rich pies without eggs. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Large Cheese.-A flat variety commonly called sweet pumpkin throughout the west. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Connecticut Field.-The common field or cow pumpkin. If you have any live stock to feed it will pay you to put in a few acres of these. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. by mail 35c[.] By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.75; bushel of 25 lbs. $3.00.

Endive.
One ounce will sow 60 square feet.
One of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. When leaves are eight inches long tie them together with string near the top to blanch.
Extra curled.-Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Cress, or Pepper Grass.
One ounce will sow about 16 square feet.
Early Curled.-A well known salad. Sow early and at intervals during the season; cover seeds lightly. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c.

True Water.-Sow the seeds along the border of running water and cover lightly[.] Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

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Salsify, vegetable oyster.
One ounce will sow about fifty feet of drill.
Why don't you grow salsify? We are certain if you grow 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 old Long White. The roots are white, smooth and, notwithstanding their enormous size, are of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Wisconsin Golden.-A most distinct and valuable new sort that we are now confident will suit customers. It is of strong, vigorous growth; the leaves are dark green in color, finely crimped and curled. The roots are large, smooth and have a decided yellow cast, which gives it its name. They cut smooth and even throughout, unusually brittle and never stringy. When prepared for the table are very rich, tender and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 10c.

Okra, or Gumbo.
One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill.
Why not try Okra this year? It is extra nice for soups, stews, etc., and also much liked when pickled. Sow at the usual time of tender vegetables, in drills 2 inches deep, leaving the plants from 2 to 3 feet apart.

Dwarf White Velvet.-Pods round, smooth and of an attractive white velvety appearance, very tender and of superior flavor. Plants dwarf and very productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.

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Pumpkins.
One ounce will plant 25 hills; 4 pounds will plant one acre.
The best, most enterprising and most prosperous farmers put in a crop of pumpkins every year. They can be grown separately or with a corn or potato crop and do not seem to interfere in the least. They are valuable for feeding to stock, and what is a fair without pumpkins or a Thanksgiving dinner without pumpkin pie? If planted with corn two pounds with plant one acre.

New Atlas.- See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c.

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. We have sold this to thousands of customers in all parts of this country and it pleases everyone for making pies. Early and very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Calhoun.-A great improvement on the Large Cheese pumpkin. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, 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 been recently re-named by one dealer the "New Thanksgiving Pumpkin." Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

White Cushaw, or Jonathan.-Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. It is a large bottle-shaped variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image: King of Mammoths Pumpkin.]
Curled Chervil.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
Leaves used in soups and salads. Leaves have a pleasant aromatic taste which is greatly liked. Cultivate like parsley. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.

[Image: White Velvet Okra.]