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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 129.

FRUIT PACKAGES. BEING the oldest as well as the largest dealers in berry boxes and other fruit packages in the west, we are prepared to furnish you the best stock made, at low prices. We handle a great many carloads each year, and from our long experience of more than a quarter of a century we are enabled to select superior stock and give instructions for cutting, so that it will suit our trade. It pays to have bright smoothly cut stock which will make the fruit look nicer and sell better. Prices named here are subject to change during season.

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BERRY BOXES. Made of the best white wood (poplar) heart stock, cut smoothly, and perfect shape; size 4½x4½x3⅞, and will hold a wine measure quart. The bottom is set up for ventilation. They are usually put up in bundles of 500 boxes complete for shipment and are all ready for putting together, which can be done very rapidly. We furnish 500 at the 1,000 rate; broken bundles at the 100 rate. Price per 100 35c; 1,000 $2.75. If a large lot is wanted ask for prices. ANNEALED TACKS.--Made of the best Swedes iron and of proper length so that they will go through either two or three thicknesses of the material and clinch, so as to hold securely. One pound will make 1,000 boxes. Per lb. 25c, 5 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. $1.75. FORMS.--Of just the right size to make the boxes on and covered with an iron plate to clinch the tacks. The bottom of box is always set up the proper distance by using this form. Price 25c. CRATES.--Made of thoroughly seasoned stock, well ventilated at sides and bottom, but with a tight cover to protect from dust. We always ship in the flat or "knock down"; they make a neat, strong and cheap package holding 16 and 24 quart boxes. 16-qt. crates per 10 85c, per 100 $7.00; 24-qt. crates per 10 $1.00, per 100 $8.00. CRATE NAILS.--Of barbed wire and far superior to any other. 12 lbs. (will make 100 crates) for $1.00. STANDARD WIRE STAPLING MACHINE.--The latest improved, and with it the boxes can be made with wonderful rapidity. Price $35.00. We can also furnish a cheaper make for $25.00. STAPLING WIRE.--To use with the above machine for making boxes. Per lb. 15c, per coil of 12 lbs. $1.00. Five coils or more at 85c per coil. MAGNETIC TACK HAMMER.--Picks up the tacks and saves much of the labor. Each 12c. WARREN'S BERRY PICKING CRATE--A device which has been tested by practical fruit growers for the past few years and found very useful. As will be seen it is a crate holding two berry boxes, which is attached by a belt to the waist. It enables the berry picker to make use of both hands in picking and it pays for itself in half a day's time. Price 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; or 50c each postpaid.

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DIAMOND MARKET BASKET.--As will be noticed we are now having these baskets made with two handles which close down over the edge of the basket. The baskets nested in this way can be shipped at about half the cost of the old style over-handle baskets, and they are also quite convenient for shipping the fruit in. They are used quite largely for marketing grapes, plums, cherries, etc., as well as for some kinds of vegetables. Per doz. 40c, 10 dozen $3.50. CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.--The best package for shipping grapes, cherries, plums, etc. It is the standard 8 lb. size, making a strong but light package. Baskets are made of the best material. They are nested for shipment with the covers and bent handles in separate packages. Price for 10 40c, 25 for 80c, 100 for $2.75, 1,000 for $26.00. Ask for prices in large lots.

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SMALL CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.--For fancy grapes, etc. Holds about 4 lbs. 40c for 10, 90c for 25c, $3.00 per 100.

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HALF-BUSHEL BASKET.--This is the best all-around basket for the use of farmers, fruit growers and grocers that we know of. It is very strong and well made, smooth inside, so that it does not bruise or scratch the fruit. It is particularly adapted to picking fruit, potatoes, tomatoes and other vegetables. The swinging bale makes it easily handled. Made with wide band inside. Price 15c each, $1.50 per dozen. NO. 1--ONE-BUSHEL BASKET--The ideal basket for general use. Has 24 selected Rock Maple staves with Elm hoops and handles; also both inside and outside bottom hoops. It is also reinforced with a six inch band around the inside at the top which makes it both smoother and stronger. It is meant for hard usage and should last many years. Each 25c, doz. $2.40. NO. 1--1½ BUSHEL BASKET.--Like above, except larger, holding one and one-half bushels. Each 30 cts., dozen $2.80. NO. 2--ONE BUSHEL BASKET.--Like the No. 1, but with only twenty staves and only two narrow hoops on the inside. It is, however, well made and makes one of the best packages imaginable for shipping apples and nearly all kinds of fruit and vegetables and other merchandise, being better, cheaper and more easily handled than a box. The use of these baskets is revolutionizing the shipping trade as they are so much more convenient for the express and railroad companies to handle. Notice the covers listed below. Each 15c, dozen $1.25.

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NO. 2--1½ BUSHEL BASKET.--Like above, but larger. Each 20c, dozen $2.00. STAVE BASKET COVERS.--Made of slats for covering the baskets in shipping; make a secure cover. Price for one bushel size 45c per doz., 1½ bushel size 60c per doz. IRON MEASURES.--Made of heavy galvanized iron with side handles. Peck size each 35c, half-bushel each 45c, one bushel each 65c. WOOD MEASURES.--Iron bound, to make them stronger. Half-peck each 20c, peck 25c.

VALUABLE BOOKS It will pay you to read some of the following books which are sent postpaid on receipt of price. Fruit Harvesting, Storing and Marketing.--By F. A. Waugh. 250 pages. Price $1.00. Henderson's Gardening for Profit,--New edition, By Peter Henderson. Price $1.50. Onions: How to Raise Them Profitably.--Being the practical details by seventeen practical onion growers. Price 20c. The A B C of Potato Culture.--By T. B. Terry. Price 40c. Tomato Culture.--By A. I. Root. 135 pages. Price 35c. Celery for Profit.--A new book by T. Greiner. Price 20c. Vegetable Gardening.--By S. B. Green. A most practical book which is thoroughly up-to-date. Every market gardener should have a copy. 220 pages. Price $1.25. Cabbage, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables.--By C. L. Allen. Price (cloth) 50c. New Onion Culture.--How to produce big crops by the new system. By T. Greiner. Price 50c. Asparagus Culture.--A quite complete book. Price 50c. Fitz's Sweet Potato Culture.--Cloth. Price 60c. E. P. Roe's Play and Profit in My Garden.--Price $1.00. Henderson's Practical Floriculture.--New edition. $1.50. Fuller's Grape Culturist.--By A. S. Fuller. Price $1.50. Fuller's Small Fruit Culturist.--Price $1.50. Clover Farming.--Complete book on Clover. By Henry Wallace. 35c. Uncle Henry's Letters to Farm Boys.--Farmers should present a copy of this book to their boys to help fit them for life. Price 35c. Canning and Preserving.--By Mrs. S. T. Rorer. Price 40c. Feathered Pets.--By Chas. N. Page. A most complete new book on Canaries, Parrots and all kinds of cage birds. 140 pages. Cloth 75c, paper 25c. Canary Breeding and Training.--By the author of Feathered Pets. Tells the whole story. 80 pages. 25c, cloth bound 75c. Aquaria.--By Chas. N. Page. A 64-page book on the care of Gold Fish, Aquariums, breeding fish profitably, etc. Cloth 50c, paper 15c. Practical Poultry Keeper.--A very popular little book. Price 10c. Low Cost Poultry Houses.--Plans and specifications. Price 25c. Forage Crops.--By Prof. Thos. Shaw. A practical book for stock farmers. 300 pages. Price $1.00. Horticulturist's Rule Book.--By Prof. Bailey. Price 75c. How to Grow Mushrooms.--Price 10c. Broomcorn and Broom Making.--Price 50c. Profitable Poultry Farming.--By Boyer. Price 25c. A Living from Poultry.--By Boyer. Price 25c. Money in Hens.--By Boyer. Price 25c. Reliable Poultry Remedies.--Price 25c.

CUT FLOWERS. Owing to the fluctuation in the value of cut flowers at various seasons of the year, it is impossible to give a list of prices in this catalogue, but we will quote lowest prices on any list of flowers desired, by mail. Roses vary from $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen, and Carnations from 25c to $1.00 per dozen. They are always much higher at Christmas and Easter than at any other time. BOUQUETS OF FLOWERS.--$1.00 to $5.00 each. BUTTONIERS [BOUTONNIERES] FOR GENTLEMEN.-- 75c to $2.00 per dozen. FLORAL BASKETS.--Tastefully filled at $1.00 to $15.00 each.

WEDDING EMBLEMS AND FUNERAL DESIGNS.--A great number of styles at $1.50 to $25.00 each. TERMS on Cut Flowers are strictly cash with order. We do not care to ship C. O. D. Have bank telegraph for you if time is limited.

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POULTRY SUPPLIES

MICA CRYSTAL GRIT.—This has proved to be the best on the market. It is hard, sharp, and, instead of grinding smooth like an ordinary stone, it breaks off in such a way that it stays sharp. It is unequaled for poultry, pigeons and turkeys. Price, 10 lbs. 25c, 25 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $1.00, 500 lbs. or more @ 85c per 100 lbs.

MICA CRYSTAL CHICK GRIT.—A small grit made especially for young chicks. Everyone raising chickens should have a good supply. 10 lbs. 25c, 25 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $1.00.

CRUSHED OYSTER SHELL.—This is a most important article for the poultry yard and should be supplied to the fowls liberally. Of superior quality. Your hens will keep healthier, lay better and eggs will be more fertile if supplied with it. Price, 10 lbs. 25c, 25 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. 85c, 500 lbs. or more @ 75c.

CRUSHED RAW BONE.—Really better than the shell, but it will pay to use both. Of the best quality, being made from fresh bones. 10 lbs. 50c, 25 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. $3.00.

FINE BONE MEAL.—Ground fine for feeding small chickens, also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs. 45c, 25 lbs. 85c, 100 lbs. $2.50.

CLOVER MEAL.—An excellent and very popular food for poultry. Of special value during the winter. 10 lbs. 40c, 25 lbs. 75c, 100 lbs. $2.50.

GROUND BEEF SCRAPS.—Made from fresh beef, thoroughly cooked and dried. A most excellent food for young chicks or laying hens. 10 lbs. 50c, 25 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. $3 50.

MIXED CHICKEN FEED. — A mixture of many kinds of grains, seeds, etc., making it very desirable for poultry. 25 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $1.40. Ask for price in quantity.

PHILADELPHIA POULTRY MARKER.—This is a convenient little spring punch, as shown in the cut, for marking chickens by making a small hole in the web of the foot. In this way they can be easily identified or followed by their peculiar track. 25c each postpaid.

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HALL'S GUARANTEED ROUP CURE.—It is claimed that it will positively cure Roup in all its forms, when given a fair trial. Guaranteed to cure or money refunded. Small size 25c, large size 50c, postpaid.

HALL'S AIR CELL EGG MODEL.—Valuable when testing eggs in incubation. No one operating an incubator should be without one. 50c, postpaid.

SPONGIA TABLETS. For Roup. Dozen 10c, 1 dozen for 25c, postpaid.

PRATT' S POULTRY FOOD.—Will keep hens in good health and cure chicken cholera and other diseases of chickens and turkeys. It is a splendid egg food, endorsed by leading poultry raisers. It makes larger fowls, quickens the growth of young chicks, and sickly broods are never seen where it is used. Per 5 lb. pkg, 60c, 26 oz. pkg. 25c, postpaid 55c. Trial size 10c, postpaid, 19c.

CHAMBERLAIN'S PERFECT CHICK FOOD. The best food for young chicks. If you desire to have healthy chickens send at once for a trial sack. Recommended by all poultrymen who have fed it. Price, per 100 lbs. $2.50, 50 lbs. $1.50, 25 lbs. $1.00c, 10 lbs. 50c.

We handle a complete line of poultry supplies of the best quality. Prices are subject to important market changes. We will be glad to name special figures on large lots. Transportation charges to be paid by purchaser except where noted.

WILSON'S BONE MILL NO. 1.—Will grind either shell or dry bone and crack wheat or corn. The usual price is $5.00, but we are now selling them at $4.50 each.

CROWN BONE CUTTER. — An excellent and cheap machine. On stand $3.50, without $7.00.

HUMPHREY'S GREEN BONE AND VEGETABLE CUTTER.—One of the leading bone and vegetable cutters on the market. Be sure and investigate this mill before you purchase. Manufacturers' guarantee is given with each cutter sold. No. 1 cutter $12.00, No. 2 semi-power $15.50.

EYRIE SHIPPING COOP.—Best coop made for use in shipping fancy poultry. Five sizes: write for full illustrated list. Price, per dozen, $2.40 to $4.60.

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EYRIE EGG BOX. Made of corrugated paper. Very strong, light and durable. Self-locking. No. 1 holds 15 eggs, per dozen, $1.25; No. 2, holds 30 eggs, per dozen, $1.90.

CLIMAX BASKET.—Used largely for shipping fruit, but they are also desirable for shipping eggs for setting. Will hold two settings of Leghorns, etc. or one Asiatics. Price per 10, 40c, 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.75.

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CONKEY'S ROUP CURE —This is an excellent remedy that has been thoroughly tried and meets with a ready sale, as it has given excellent satisfaction. Per box 50c, by mail 55c.

LAMBERT'S DEATH TO LICE.—A cheap and effectual remedy for all kinds of poultry vermin, moths, lice on horses, cattle or plants, fleas on dogs, etc. Pkg. of about 1 lb. 25c, or by mail 40c. Trial size 15c, or postpaid, 20c.

GAPE WORM EXTRACTOR.—Price, each 15c, 4 for 50c, postpaid.

CHAMBERLAIN'S HEN FOOD.—Per 100 lbs. $2.00.

CHAMBERLAIN'S MASH FEED.—Per 2 bu. sack $1.50.

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IOWA LEG BAND.—Made of soft pliable brass band which is far superior to any other material. The loop is bent up in such a shape that the strap part of the band is easily inserted and fastened and can be instantly adjusted to fit any bird from a pigeon to a turkey. Numbered with plain figures. Price 20c per doz., $1.00 per 100 postpaid.

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CLIMAX LEG BAND.—The "Stay on" kind. These bands have no sharp edges or exposed ends of wire to cut your fingers or injure the fowl, are very easy to put on. Six sizes. State breed of fowls you have and we will send suitable size. Dozen 25c, 25 for 40c, 50 for 75c, 100 for $1.35 postpaid.

GLASS NEST EGGS.—5c each, 35c per doz., 4 dozen for $1.00.

FAULTLESS INSECT SPRAYER. — An all brass hand sprayer. Will not rust. The best sprayer for applying liquids to poultry houses and live stock. Price, $1.00 by express.

RUST'S CONDITION POWDER.—A highly concentrated food for poultry. Excellent remedy for cholera, gapes and mild cases of roup and catarrh. Superior for keeping fowls in good condition as it enriches the blood, promotes digestion and restores the appetite. Price, 13 oz. box 25c, by mail 40c. 30 oz. box 50c, by mail 85c.

RUST'S EGG PRODUCER. — Recommended by many of the well known fanciers and poultrymen in the east. It increases fertility of eggs produced as well as number. Price, lb. box 25c, by mail 40c, 2 1/2 lbs. 50c, by mail 94c.

RUST'S LICE KILLING POWDER. — For dusting on fowls and in the nests. Price 25c, postpaid 40c.

RUST'S LICE KILLING PAINT.—Put up in cans dry and can easily be mixed for use. Apply with brush. Can 25c, postpaid 40c.

FRENCH POULTRY KILLING KNIFE.—Best and most humane method of killing all kinds of poultry. 50c postpaid.

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INCUBATORS AND BROODERS.

It is our aim to furnish our customers with the very best that can be obtained in every department of our business. After careful investigation we have found the Cyphers Incubators and Brooders have given better satisfaction than any other incubators and brooders on the market. The incubators are self-regulating, self-ventilating, require no supplied moisture, fire proof and will hatch a larger per cent of fertile eggs than any other machine we know of. Send for catalogue. We save you freight.

INCUBATORS.—No. 0, 60 egg capacity... $14.00 No. 1, 120 egg capacity... 20.00 No. 2, 220 egg capacity... 29.00 No. 3, 360 egg capacity... 37.00

BROODERS.—Style O, Indoor... $ 8.00 Style O, Outdoor... 9.00 Style B, Indoor... 10.00 Style A, Outdoor... 12.00

TESTED THERMOMETER.—For incubators. Each 80c by mail.

CAPONIZING INSTRUMENTS.—Set $2.50 prepaid.

LEE'S LICE KILLER.—This is the result of several year's experimenting with various insecticides, in search of a liquid that would eradicate lice, mites and chiggers, by applying to roost and nest boxes. It is now regarded as the standard liquid lice killer. Per qt. 35c, 1/2 gal. 60c, gal. $1.00.

SPRAGUE' S LICE AND INSECT KILLER.—Will absolutely destroy all lice, mites and insects where properly applied. Also an excellent disinfectant. This is a liquid put up in cans. Can be applied with brush or insect sprayer. Price, 1/2 gal. 60c, gal. $1.00.

DEODORIZED BLOOD MEAL.—SUMMER'S PROCESS.—A superior supplemental food. Each two ounces of Blood Meal is said to represent one quart of raw blood. Those raising chicks hatched in incubators, who had formerly met with heavy loss from breaking down or leg weakness, say that blood meal mixed with their rations has been instrumental in stopping loss in this way entirely. 10 lb. sack 50c, 50 lb. sack $2.00.

SANITARY DETACHABLE FOUNTAIN.—Chicks can drink all round. Easily cleaned. 2 qt. 25c, doz. $2.50, gal. 35c, doz. $3.50, 2 gal. 50c, doz. $5.00.

STONEWARE DRINKING FOUNTAIN.—To keep the water cool and clean and prevent the birds from getting wet. Price, 2 qt. 25c, doz. $2.50, gal. 35c, doz. $3.50, 2 gal. 50c, doz. $5.00.

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POULTRY WIRE NETTING. — The best make, thoroughly galvanized to prevent rusting, properly twisted.

Made of No. 19 wire and 2-inch mesh; put up in rolls of 150 feet in length. [table] [column headings: width inches. per roll.] 12. $ .80. 18. 1.20. 24. 1.60. 30. 2.00. 36. $2.40. 48. 3.20. 60. 4.00. 72. 4.80.

One inch mesh. No. 20 wire for young chicks and Belgian Hares. [table] [column headings: width inches. per roll.] 12. $2.00. 18. 3.00. 24. 4.00. 30. $5.00. 36. 6.00. Other widths if desired.

Will allow 5 per ct. discount on 5 roll lots, or 10 per ct. on 10 roll lots. Cut rolls, any width, of 2 inch mesh, 1c per sq. ft. Cut rolls, any width, of 1 inch mesh, 2 1/2c sq. ft.

GALVANIZED STAPLES.—For fastening wire poultry netting, 10c per lb.

OYSTER SHELL—THE BEST EGG PRODUCER. IT'S CHEAP—FEED IT DAILY.

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THE AQUARIUM. A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance to any place and is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. The fishes require very little attention, and live a great many years. We breed immense numbers of gold fish, paradise fish, etc., and ship them to all parts of the United States from Maine to California and from Canada to the Gulf. They can be shipped at all seasons of the year; cold weather does not affect them unless bucket containing them freezes solid. The express charges are always paid by the purchaser. We have thousands of aquaria customers in the country as well as in the city, and therefore devote space in this catalogue to gold fish, knowing that they are the handsomest parlor ornaments which can be obtained. Ask for our Aquaria catalogue. It contains valuable information on Fish, Globes, Aquariums and Supplies.

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GOLD FISH.--While there are many varieties of gold fish, as shown in our illustration, in this list we refer to the plain variety only by this name. These are more popular than the fancy sorts, being hardy and generally satisfactory. They are a species of carp, inhabiting ponds and sluggish streams in China and they are better adapted to life in fish globes than any other breed of fish. They are universal favorites, of golden red color. Those bred in this state seem to have a peculiar brilliancy of coloring which is especially noticeable when in the fish globes. Prices 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c and $1.00 each according to size. Extra choice three-color specimens, when obtainable, $1.00 each. The 25c size (5 for $1.00) is the most popular. The largest size is only suitable for outdoor ponds or fountains.

ORIOLE FISH.--Beautifully variegated golden red and clear black. Medium size 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00.

PEARL FISH.--These elegant fish are either of clear pearly white color or the white is variegated with gold markings. Medium size 25c each; 5 for $1.00.

SILVER FISH.--This is simply an uncolored gold fish of dark silvery color. Nice for a variety. Medium size 10c each; 6 for 50c.

JAPANESE FRINGETAIL FISH.--These aristocratic fish are undoubtedly the most beautiful of all aquaria fish, having extremely long, drooping tail and fins. Choice specimens are very rare and when obtainable sell at $10.00 to $50.00 each. We can furnish nice young specimens at $1.50 each; select at $2.50 each.

TELESCOPE FISH.--A very curious appearing fish which always attracts attention from its "extreme ugliness." Eyes are abnormally large and bulging. Price $1.00 to $1.50. Black Telescopes, which are quite rare, $3.00 each.

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GLASS FISH GLOBES.--These are neat, cheap and consequently more popular than the large aquariums. The 8, 9, 10 and 11 inch are the sizes most used. [table] [column headings: DIAM. HOLDS. EACH.] 5 in. 1 qt. $ .25. 6 in. 2 qts. .40. 7 in. 3 qts. .50. 8 in. 4 qts. .60. 9 in. 6 qts. .75. 10 in. 8 qts. 1.00. 11 in. 12 qts. 1.25. 12 in. 16 qts. 1.75. 15 in. 30 qts. 3.00.

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STANDING FISH GLOBES--These are raised up on a glass base and are handsomer than the ordinary fish globes, but are not as satisfactory, owing to their liability to crack at the juncture of bowl and base. [table] [column headings: HOLDS ABOUT. EACH.] 1/2 gallon. $1.00. 1 gallon. 1.25. 1 1/2 gallons. 1.50. 2 gallons. 2.25. 3 gallons. 3.00.

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COMET FISH.--Also called "Gorgeous Tails," "Long Tailed Beauties," and "Fancy Gold Fish." They are without doubt the most graceful in their movements of all aquaria fish. Small, 2[0]c each, medium size 35c each, large 50c each. Extra choice colors and markings 75c to $1.25.

JAPANESE FANTAIL FISH.--By far the most popular of all fancy fish and the most satisfactory of the imported varieties. The fins and tails are long and of delicate lace-like substance. The tail is V-shape and frequently divided so that it might be called two distinct tails. They are beautifully variegated usually with golden red and pearly white or black. Nice specimens 50c each. Choice 75c each. Fancy, some showing three colors, $1.00.

AMERICAN FANTAIL FISH.--These are bred from the imported Japanese fish and are very handsome. Price, according to size, shape and color, 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c each.

SHIPPING BUCKETS. Unless your order a fish globe with fish it will be necessary to ship them in a bucket or can. For this purpose we offer 2 or 3 quart tin buckets suitable for holding 6 medium sized fishes or less, @ 10c each; 4 qt. @ 15c; 6 qt. will hold 12 medium sized fishes, for 20c. Can for 25 fishes, 50c.

AQUARIUM CASTLES.--A great variety of styles and sizes from 10c to $2.50.

AQUARIUM PLANTS.--See list on another page.

PREPARED FISH FOOD--The best food for all kinds of gold fish. This we import from Germany where they make the best quality and of the purest materials. Price 10c per box, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.

GREEN GLASS TANKS.--Made of ordinary green glass and on close inspection they show some air bubbles, but they have been greatly admired in our store as the water contained in them has a delicate sea green appearance and the fish show up beautifully. They vary somewhat in size. They are the cheapest square aquarium made. No. 1. About 6 x 9 in., 10 in. high... $1.50 No. 2. About 8 x10 1/2 in., 11 in. high... 2.25 No. 3. About 9 1/2x11 1/2 in., 13 1/2 in. high... 3.00

EUREKA AQUARIUM.--A strong iron-frame tank. Capacity about 7 1/2 gallons. Price only $5.00.

AQUARIA BOOK.--Illustrates and describes all the best kinds of fancy fish for aquariums. How to breed and care for Gold Fish, etc., 64 pages. 15 cents; cloth bound 50 cents, postpaid.

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Fancy Sea Shells.

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THE PROPRIETORS of the Iowa Seed Store have always been greatly interested in these beautiful wonders of the ocean, and we devote one department of our store to them. We have a large stock on hand, some of which were collected by us at the sea shore and others were received from dealers in all parts of the world. We request those interested in the subject to send for our complete illustrated catalogue of sea shells. It is free. We prepay postage at the prices named below, unless otherwise stated.

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MAMMOTH BAHAMA STAR FISH--Very popular. Price 25c, 50c and 75c each.

TIGER COWRIE--From Australia. 10c, 15c and 20c each.

PEARL NAUTILUS.--One of the most beautiful and wonderful shells. Quite rare and somewhat expensive. We can furnish three sizes: $1.25, $2.00 and $3.00 each.

ZANZIBAR HARP.--A peculiar shell admired by all and not easily forgotten. 25c, 40c and 60c each.

MEXCAN OPALS.--Finely polished opals for setting in rings, etc. 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, $1.00.

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POLISHED AGATES.--Choice stock of thin slabs of fine agates, one side finely polished; about 1 x 1 1/2 in. in size. Price 25c each; 6 all different, for $1.00.

INDIAN ARROW HEAD.--These are nice for helping to ornament the shell cabinet and add to the interest. Price 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c and 50c each.

SMALL SHELLS.--An endless variety. Best mixture 35c per 1/2 pt. Aquarium mixture 20c per 1/2 pint postpaid.

GIANT CONCH.--This large shell comes from the Bahamas. Too large for mailing. Price 50c, 25c, and 15c. To be sent at expense of purchaser.

EAST INDIA CLAM.--One of the most popular and beautiful of shells, price $1.00, 75c, 50c and 25c per pair.

SHELLS FOR FLOWER BEDS. Many of our customers think there is no other border for a flower bed so nice as a row of shells and we have them at low prices. Beautiful Shell Catalogue Free on Request.

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BIRDS.

"Little Dewdrops of Celestial Melody."

The companionship of a bird has brightened the life of many a tired, over-worked mother on whom the daily cares and burdens rested heavily. The music of a good singer makes the whole house more cheerful and every member of the family enjoys the pure, clear notes of a happy little song bird. At all seasons of the year our stock is the best obtainable and we specially invite the patronage of those who are well posted and can appreciate a bird of superior quality. Our bird department is as complete as any bird store in the country and our prices are lower than most others. The reason for this is that we handle many thousand birds annually and have the largest mail order bird business in America. Ask for complete illustrated catalogue. We ship birds safely to the most distant parts of the United States. Express charges to be paid by purchaser on all goods on this page except where stated. Prices are subject to change. Ask for special quotations if you desire several birds or a large lot of supplies. The winter is the best time to ship birds.

HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARIES.—These are a specialty with us. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mountains, and are famous for their clear, pure, beautiful song, which is a restful melody. There is no comparison between these and common American "screeching" canaries, whose choppy notes are at times almost ear-splitting. They are perfectly happy in the cage, require little care and are more hardy than any other bird. Choicest male birds $3.00 each; second grade birds $2.25 each. FEMALE CANARIES.—For breeding, $1.00 and $1.50 each, according to plumage.

[image] HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARY.

[image] PARROT IN ROUND CAGE.

MOCKING BIRD.—The most beautiful songster of all American birds and has wonderful powers of mimicry. It is a general favorite the world over, and will imitate any sound it hears, whether it be a canary, a nightingale, the cry of the katydid, the squeaking of a pumphandle, the squealing of a pig or the midnight call of a cat. Nice healthy young birds $3.00 each; older birds, beginning to sing, $6.00 to $15.00.

ST. ANDREASBERG ROLLER CANARIES.—These birds are without doubt the finest songsters in the world. Their tones are sweet round and full, consisting of delightful bellnotes, low water bubble, charming flute notes, long, silvery trills and whistling. They can be taught to whistle a tune and their most restful music continually delights and surprises one by its many changes. They are an ideal bird for an invalid and are often presented by our customers to sick friends; $5.00 each.

RED BIRD or CARDINAL. — A handsome bird with bright red plumage. Whistles so nicely it is sometimes called the Virginia Nightingale. $2.50 each; females. $2.00 each.

EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH. — The most delightful of parlor birds. Has brilliant plumage and usually an excellent song. $2.50 each.

NONPAREIL. — Sometimes called "Painted Bunting" on account of its brilliant coloring. $2.00 each.

PARROTS.

During the past year we have sold about 1500 parrots, shipping to almost every town of importance in the United States. We guarantee each bird to learn to talk.

MEXICAN DOUBLE YELLOW HEAD PARROT.—This is the most generally satisfactory of all species of parrots. If the teaching of these birds begins when they are young, they learn to talk quite readily and become very fluent. This bird is frequently called the operatic star owing to his natural gift of song. Usual price $15.00 each. During the summer, price for young birds is lower.

OTHER PARROTS. —We can usually furnish other breeds at $5.00 to $25.00 each. Educated parrots $15.00 to $40.00 each. When you are ready to buy ask for list of birds in stock and prices.

ROUND PARROT CAGES—Strong, handsome and thoroughly well made. 12 inches in diameter $1.50; 13 in. $2.00; 14 in. $2.50; 16 in. $3.25; 18 in. $4.25.

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IDEAL BRASS CAGE.—One of the most elegant cages ever sent out. The brass screen cloth around the bottom prevents scattering of seed or gravel. Size 6x9, $2.00; 7x10, $2.75; 8 3/8x11 3/8 $3.25; 8 3/8x11 3/8 fancy top like cut, $5.00.

MOCKING BIRD CAGES.—Wood frame, 17 inches long, $2.00; 19 in. $2.25; 21 in. $2.50; 24 in. $2.75; 26 in. $3.00.

BIRD CAGE SPRINGS.—Brass, 10c each postpaid. Double spring, 15c.

CUTTLE BONE. —Large piece with holder 7c; dozen 60c postpaid.

WIRE NESTS.—10c postpaid.

BIRD NESTING.—10c per pkg. postpaid.

TOY BELLS — For birds, 7c postpaid.

PARROT BELLS —Each 8c postpaid.

[image] IMPROVED BRASS CAGE.

IMPROVED BRASS CAGES.—Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Sizes, 5 1/4x8 1/2 in. 75c; 6x9 $1.00; 6 1/2x9 1/2 $1.25; 7x10 $1.50; 7 3/4x10 3/4 $2.00; 8 1/4x11 1/2 $2.50. Fancy styles and larger sizes $2.00 to $5.00 each.

SUPERIOR MIXED BIRD SEED.—This is a specialty with us and we sell tons of it. Per lb. 10c, 3 lbs. 25c, 13 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.75. Postage 10c per lb. extra.

GERMAN SUMMER RAPE.—Fed largely to trained canaries. Same price as above.

SICILY CANARY—Best recleaned, same price.

MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER. —Same price.

MIXED PARROT SEED.—Best. Same price.

BIRD DAINTIES.—Per pkg. 15c postpaid.

BIRD SEED.

But few persons are aware how much a bird's health, and consequently its song, depends upon the selection of seed. To the eye of the inexperienced buyer there appears to be but little difference. The mixed bird seed in most stores is the cheapest quality obtainable—often old, hard or musty. As you value the life of your bird, feed only our superior bird seed.

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FOOD HOLDER. — Fastens between the wires of the cage. Is nice for holding Song Restorer, Cuttle Bone, lettuce, apple, or other food. Usually made with bent arm to hold food down beside the wires of cage. Price 10c each, $1.00 per dozen postpaid.

BIRD INSECT DESTROYER.—Pkg. 10c postpaid.

SONG RESTORER.—This bird food is an excellent tonic as well. Very good to sustain the voice as well as to restore it. Successful in nearly every case of loss of voice from cold or moulting. Small cakes 5c each, doz. 50c postpaid.

IDEAL BIRD GRAVEL.—Of superior quality. Per 2 lb. can 10c, $1.00 per doz. Postage 32c per can extra.

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PREPARED MOCKING BIRD FOOD.—Best food on the market for all soft billed birds. Per large can 35c, postpaid 50c.

RED BIRD MIXTURE.—For Red Birds, Grosbeaks, etc. Same price as Superior Mixed.

PARROT DAINTIES.—Per pkg. 25c postpaid.

TONQUILLA—A condition powder of great value. Thousands of bird keepers have used it with the greatest success. Price per box 10c; by mail postpaid 13c.

I. S. CO.'S BIRD TONIC.—An excellent remedy for colds, asthma, hoarseness and other throat ailments, restoring the voice and making it clearer. It is an invigorating tonic for cage birds of all kinds. Price per bottle 15c, postpaid 25c.

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FEATHERED PETS.—A complete bird book, 25c. CANARY BREEDING, 25c.

INDEX TO CATALOGUE

[Column 1] [table] [column heading: PAGE.] VEGETABLE SEEDS. Artichoke......................2 Asparagus.....................2 Asparagus Roots...........25 Beans .......... .........3, 4, 61 Beet ................... 4, 59, 60 Borecole or Kale ........... 2 Broccoli........................ 2 Brussels Sprouts.............2 Cabbage ................ 7,8, 60 Carrot ........................... 6 Cauliflower.................... 6 Celery.......................9, 63 Celeriac..........................9 Chervil ..........................2 Chicory..........................6 Chives...........................25 Chufas...........................9 Coffee Berry..................45 Collards.........................6 Corn, Pop................10, 63 Corn, Sweet...10, 59, 61, 62 Corn Salad.....................2 Collections...................75 Cotton..........................24 Cress........................6, 62 Cucumber.................8, 60 Chinese Sago Beans......63 Curious Vegetables.......24 Egg Plant..................... 11 Endive....................11, 63 Garden Plants..............25 Garlic..........................25 Gourds........................11 Garden Lemon.............11 Ground Cherry........11, 63 Herbs..........................24 Horse Radish...............25 Kale..............................2 Kohl Rabi.....................11 Leek............................12 Lettuce...................12, 61 Mangel Wurzel.........5, 34 Melon, Musk...13,59,61,62 Melon, Water..........14, 60 Melon, Citron.........14, 61 Mushrooms.................24 Nasturtium..............8, 62 Okra or Gumbo............17 Onions..............15, 16, 62 Onion Sets...................16 Parsley........................17 Parsnip.......................17 Peanuts.......................17 Peas.......................18, 63 Pepper........................17 Pomegranate...............11 Potatoes..................52, 53 Potato Seed..................53 Pumpkin................19, 63 [small section torn from page] Radish. [illegible], 21, 62 [illegible]. 23 [illegible]. 19 [illegible]. 19 [illegible]. 21, 60 Sugar Beet.....................5 Sweet Potatoes.............53 Tobacco.......................17 Tomato.........22, 23, 59, 62 Turnip.........................23 Vegetable Plants...........25 Vine Peach...................11 FARM SEEDS. Alfalfa.........................48 Artichoke roots............53 Barley..........................44 Buckwheat..............44, 64 Broom Corn.................46 Cane............................45 Chick Peas...................44 Clover.........................48 Corn..............26 to 41, 65 Corn, Pop....................39 Coffee Peas..................64 Cow Peas.....................44 Field Peas....................46 Field Beans..................44 Giant Spurry...........44, 64 Grass Peas...................44 Grass Seed.........49, 50, 51 Jerusalem Corn............45 Kaffir Corn...................45 Kale.............................65 Lawn Grass..................54 Lentils.........................24

[Column 2] [table] [column heading: PAGE.] Millet..........................50 Mangel....................5, 34 Oats........................42, 65 Pasture Mixtures..........51 Pencilaria...............34, 47 Potatoes..................52, 53 Rape............................46 Rice.............................64 Rye..............................43 Salt Bush......................46 Sand Vetch...................50 Seradella......................64 Speltz......................34, 44 Soja Beans....................45 Sorghum......................45 Stock Melon.................45 Sweet Potatoes..............53 Sunflower.....................46 Teosinte.......................45 Tree Seeds....................74 Velvet Bean...................44 Wheat.....................43, 64 Wild Rice......................45

FLOWER SEEDS. Abronia........................76 Abutilon.......................76 Adlumia.......................76 Accroclinium................76 Ageratum.....................76 Agrostemma.................76 Alyssum.......................77 Amaranthus.................76 Ampelopsis..................78 Amobium.....................78 Antirrhinum.................78 Aquilegia......................78 Arabis...........................76 Aretotis....................66, 99 Asperula.......................78 Asters..................66,68, 77b Balloon Vine..................78 Balsam..........................78 Beans.......................66, 88 Begonia.........................78 Bird of Paradise Flower...........................69 Blue Bells.......................66 Brachycome...................78 Browallia.......................78 Bryonopsis....................78 Butterfly Flower.............91 Burning Bush...........66, 99 Cacalia..........................79 Cactus......................69, 80 Calendula......................80 Calliopsis.................68, 79 Campanula....................79 Canary Bird Vine............79 Candytuft.......................79 Canna............................79 Canterbury Bells.............80 Carnation.......................79 Cassia............................80 Castor Bean....................89 Celosia......................68, 79 Centaurea..................68, 80 Chinese Horn Nut......69, 92 Chinese Lantern Plant........................69, 80 Chrysanthemum.............80 Cineraria........................81 Clarkia...........................80 Climbing Fern.................99 Clitoria...........................80 Coboea...........................80 Cockscomb................68, 79 Coleus............................81 Collections.....................75 Commelina....................66 Convolvulus...............67, 81 Coreopsis..................68, 79 Cosmos..........................81 Cotton...........................81 Crotolaria......................80 Cyperus.........................67 Cypress Vine..................81 Dahlia...........................82 Daisies...........................81 Datura...........................81 Delphinium...................84 Dianthus........................81 Digitalis.........................82 Dolichos...................66, 82 Electric Light Plant.........99 Eschscholtzia.................82 Euphorbia.......................82 Fairy Roses....................69

[Column 3] [table] [column heading: PAGE.] Ferns.............................87 Feverfew........................87 Forget-Me-Not................84 Fountain Plant................82 Foxglove.........................82 Four O'clock...................85 Freesia...........................82 Fuchsia..........................82 Gailardia........................82 Geranium.................66, 82 Gilia...............................87 Gilliflower......................91 Gladiolus........................82 Globe Amaranth..............87 Gloxinia..........................84 Godetia...........................87 Gold and Silver Fl............99 Golden Rod.....................87 Gomphrena.....................87 Gourds ornam't'l.........67, 82 Grasses, Fancy.................92 Grass Pinks......................82 Ground Cherry............69, 80 Gypsophilla.....................84 Helianthus......................89 Heliotrope..................68, 83 Helichrysum...................83 Hibiscus.........................84 Hollyhock.......................83 Holy Thistle.....................66 Humulus.........................83 Ice Plant..........................83 Impatiens........................66 Ipomoea..........................84 Job's Tears........................92 Kochia.............................66 Lantana...........................83 Larkspur................66, 83, 84 Lathyrus..........................83 Lemon Verbena................83 Linum..............................83 Lobelia.............................83 Lupinus............................83 Lychnis............................83 Maize, Striped..................84 Marigold..........................83 Martynia..........................24 Marvel of Peru..................85 Maurandia........................84 Migonette.........................85 Mimulus...........................84 Mimosa............................91 Mirabilis..........................85 Mixed Flowers..................92 Moon Flower....................84 Morning Glory........67, 81, 84 Musa Ensete................67, 84 Musk Plant.......................84 Myosotis...........................84 Nasturtium..................69, 85 Nicotiana.....................66, 85 Nierembergia...................85 Nigella.............................85 Oenothera........................85 Oxalis...............................85 Palms...............................67 Pansy..........................69, 86 Passion Flower.................88 Pentstemon.....................68 Perilla..............................87 Petunia.......................68, 87 Pinks...............................81 Phlox...............................88 Platycodon.......................89 Poppy...............................87 Portulaca........................88 Primrose..........................88 Pyretherum......................88 Rhodanthe.......................89 Rocky Mountain Flowers.....................68, 92 Rhubarb, Fancy................68 Roses...............................69 Ricinus............................89 Salpiglossis......................89 Salvia..............................89 Scabiosa..........................89 Scarlet Runner.................88 Schizanthus.....................91 Sensitive Plant.................91 Shamrock........................92 Smilax.............................91 Snapdragon.....................78 Stocks.............................91 Sweet Peas..................67, 90 Sweet William..................91 Sweet Sultan................89, 92 Sunflower........................89

[Column 4] [table] [column heading: PAGE.] Thunbergia.....................89 Torenia...........................91 Tropaeolum....................85 Venus Looking Glass.......91 Verbena....................67, 91 Vinca.............................91 Violet.............................89 Wahlenbergia.................89 Wallflower......................91 Water Lilies....................68 Whitlavia.......................91 Wistaria.........................91 Wild Cucumber..............92 Wild Garden Mixt're........92 Xeranthemum................92 Zinnia............................92

PLANTS AND BULBS Abutilon....................72,101 Acalypha........................102 Achillea.........................122 Achryanthes...................101 Ageratum..................72,102 Akebia...........................121 Alternanthera..................71 Althea............................119 Alyssum.........................101 Almond..........................118 Aloe...............................112 Amararyllis......................93 Andromeda.....................118 Anthemis........................124 Anthericum....................101 Antigonon......................101 Ampelopsis..............102, 120 Apios..............................120 Aquaria Plants.................117 Aquilegia.........................122 Aristolochia.....................121 Artillery Plant..................101 Araucaria.........................101 Asparagus...................70, 101 Asters..............................110 Azalea..............................117 Baby's Breath....................122 Begonias.................70, 93, 103 Bignonia...........................120 Bittersweet........................121 Blackberry Lily...................93 Bleeding Heart.............95, 123 Blue Bells..........................122 Boston Ivy.........................102 Bougainvillea......................72 Bouvardia..........................102 Bridal Wreath....................118 Browallia...........................110 Bryophyllum....................10(2)? Cabomba...........................117 Cactus..........................78, 104 Caladium..................73, 95, 99 Callas.................................93 Calycanthus......................118 Calystegia.........................120 Camelia Vine......................99 Canna...........................94, 98 Canterbury Bells...............122 Carex................................102 Carnation....................70, 104 Chenille Plant....................102 Chinese Sacred Lilies...........................96, 117 Chrysanthemum. 72, 99, 105 Cigar Plant........................104 Cineraria...........................104 Cinnamon Vine...........110, 121 Clematis............................120 Clerodendron.....................71 Cobea Scandens..................104 Cocoloba............................104 Coleus................................103 Coral Berry.........................119 Corcorus............................119 Crinum................................95 Crown of Thorns.................104 Cuphea...............................104 Cycas.............................71, 106 Cyclamen............................106 Cyperus...............................117 Dahlia.............................72, 95 Daisy....................................74 Day Lily...............................123 Delphinium.........................123 Deutzia................................118 Dicentra.........................95, 128 Eleagnus..............................118 Electric Light Plant...............110 Euphorbia........................... 104

[Column 5] [table] [column heading: PAGE.] Eulalia..............................124 Euonymus.........................106 Exochardia........................118 Fern Ball...........................106 Ferns......................72, 99, 106 Feverfew............................106 Ficus Repens......................106 Forget-Me-Not....................106 Forsythia...........................118 Fuchsias........................71, 106 Gailardia............................122 Genista..............................112 Geraniums. 73, 99, 107, 108, 109 Gladiolus........................74, 96 Gloxinia..............................97 Glecoma............................121 Grass Pinks........................122 Grevillea............................106 Helianthus.........................123 Heliotropes...................73, 111 Hibiscus.................71, 106, 122 Hollyhocks.........................123 Honeysuckle...................73,121 Hop Vine.............................121 Ho[y]a.................................102 Hyacinthus...........................96 Hydrangeas...................106,118 Hypericum..........................123 Iberis..................................122 Ice Plant..............................102 Impatiens Sultana................102 Iris.................................96, 123 Ivies..............................106, 121 Jasmine...........................71, 111 Justicia.................................102 Lantana................................110 Lathyrus...............................122 Lemna..................................117 Lemon...................................74 Lemon Verbena.....................110 Lilac.....................................118 Lilies...............................97, 122 Lily of Valley..............97, 109, 122 Lobelia..................................112 Ludwigia...............................117 Lysimachia...........................123 Maderia Vine..........................97 Manetta Vine.........................110 Marguerite.......................74, 112 Matrimony Vine....................120 Maurandia............................106 Monardia..............................122 Montbretia.............................97 Moonflower...........................102 Mountain Pink.......................102 Musk Plant............................102 Myrtle...................................122 Night Blooming Cereus.................................102 Nasturtium.............................70 Oleander...........................70, 102 Orange Tree...........................110 Ornamental Pepper.................110 Otthona..................................109 Oxalis......................70, 97, 98, 109 Paeonies............................98, 124 Palms.....................................111 Pansies...................................111 Pardanthus...............................93 Paris Daisy..............................112 Parrot's Feather.......................117 Passion Flower...................74, 111 Pelargoniums..........................109 Pentstemon.............................110 Pepper......................................70 Phlox...............................119, 123 Phrynium.................................71 Pinks...............................122, 123 Plumbago................................112 Pomegranate...........................119 Primula...................................111 Primrose.................................111 Purple Fringe..........................118 Resurrection Pl't.................98, 106 Rhododendron........................119 Ribbon Grass...........................122 Robinia...................................119 Rose of Sharon........................119 Roses............72, 113, 114, 115, 116, Inside Cover Rubber Tree............................111 Rudbeckia..............................123 Russelia..................................109 Sagitaria.................................117 Salvia..................................7, 112

[Column 6] [table] [column heading: PAGE.] Sambucus..........................72, 118 Saponaria...............................123 Sanseveria..............................112 Santolina................................112 Saxafraga................................112 Sedum....................................112 Shasta Daisy.............................72 Silk Vine.................................121 Shower of Gold........................112 Snowberry...............................119 Smilax.....................................112 Snowball.................................118 Spiraea......................118, 119, 123 Solanum...........................112, 121 Stephanotis...............................72 Stevia......................................109 Strobilanthe.............................112 Swainsonia...............................112 Sweet Alyssum..........................101 Syringia....................................119 Tamarix....................................119 Thunbergia................................73 Thyme......................................110 Tuberoses..................................98 Tigridia......................................98 Tritoma......................................98 Umbrella Palm...........................117 Velvet Plant.................................02 Verbenas....................................112 Vinca....................................74, 109 Violets.......................................124 Virgins Bower.............................120 Wandering Jew...........................109 Water Hyacinth...........................117 Water Lilies...........................71, 117 Weigela.......................................119 Winter Blooming Bulbs. 98 Wistaria......................................121 Woodbine...................................121 Yucca.........................................124 Zanthoceras................................119 Hardy Shrubs.........................118 Hardy Vines................................120 Hardy Perennials.........................122

NURSERY STOCK. Apples.........................................58 Blackberries................................56 Cherries......................................58 Crab Apples.................................58 Currants......................................56 Dewberries..................................56 Evergreens...................................58 Gooseberries................................56 Grapes....................................57, 74 Mulberries...................................56 Peaches.......................................58 Pears...........................................58 Plums..........................................58 Raspberries.............................56, 74 Strawberries............................57, 74

MISCELLANEOUS. Aquaria Supplies..................131 Atomizers............................127 Baskets................................129 Berry Boxes..........................129 Birds and Supplies................132 Books...................................129 Broade's Seeders...................126 Corn Planter.........................126 Corn Husker.........................126 Cut Flowers..........................129 Fanning Mills.......................126 Fertilizer.........................54, 128 Flower Pots..........................128 Fruit Packages......................129 Garden Tools.........................75 Gold Fish..............................131 Hand Weeders.......................126 Implements....................125, 126 Insecticides...........................127 Iron Vases...............................55 Lawn Mowers..........................55 Lawn Rakes.............................55 Lawn Supplies.........................55 Lawn Weeders.........................55 Measures..............................129 Mole Traps............................126 Plant Food.............................128 Plant Stands...........................128 Potato Planters.......................126 Poultry Supplies.....................130 Pruning Shears......................126 Rubber Hose...........................55 Sea Shells...............................131 Sprayers.................................127 Sprinklers.........................98, 128

[left column] Eclipse Collection:--This collection, illustrated in colors on the cover of this catalogue, is one which should appeal to everyone who has a garden, both in the city and country. The varieties are all very desirable, just such as every one should have and price is very low. They are described on colored pages of this book.

[right column] A Last Word:--Well, what do you think? Is not this the most complete and practical catalogue that you have ever seen. Don't you believe that it will pay you to purchase your seeds, plants, nursery stock and other goods from us. Our long experience in growing and handling seeds and our unequaled facilities are at your service. Please give us at least a trial order this year.