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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA
POULTRY SUPPLIES 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 the purchaser except where marked postpaid.
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PEARL GRIT.- No better grit can be found for poultry. Sharp and wears sharp. Per 25lbs. 35c, 100lbs. 85c, 500lbs. or more @75c per 100lbs. MICA CRYSTAL GRIT.- Hard, sharp and, instead of grinding smooth like an ordinary stone, it breaks off in such a way that it stays sharp, It is fine for poultry, pigeons and turkeys. Price, 10lbs. 25c, 25lbs. 40c, 100lbs. $1.00, 500lbs. or more @ 85c per 100lbs. CRUSHED CLAM SHELL.- Used very extensively by poultrymen, and being harder than oyster shell and not dissolving so readily, will serve as a grit, and at the same time contains a large amount of available lime necessary in egg production. 25lbs. 35c, 100lbs. 75c, 500lbs. @ 65c. CRUSHED OYSTER SHELL.- This is a most important article for the poultry yard and should be supplied to fowls liberally. Of superior quality. Your hens will keep healthier, lay better and eggs will be more fertile if supplied with it. Prices 10lbs. 25c, 25lbs. 40c, 100lbs, 90c; 500lbs. 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. 10lbs. 50c, 25lbs. $1.00, 100lbs. $2.75 RAW BONE MEAL.- Ground fine for feeding small chickens; also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10lbs. 15c, 25lbs. 85c, 100lbs. $2.75 GROUND BEEF SCRAPS.- Made from fresh beef, thoroughly cooked and dried. A most excellent food for young chicks or laying hens. 10lbs. 50c, 25lbs. $1.00, 100lbs. $3.50. PLYMOUTH ROCK CHICK FEED.- This feed has been prepared with the idea of supplying a perfectly balanced ration for young chicks. It has been demonstrated that young chicks do much better on our especially prepared feed than on any moist or soft food that can be obtained. The feed is composed of various kinds of grains, grit and other nutritive foods, making the most complete and cleanest chick feed on the market. Price per 25lb. bag 75c, 50lbs. $1.35, 100lbs. $2.50. PLYMOUTH ROCK HEN FEED.- In the preparation of this feed we have had in mind the production of the best feed that could be made for laying hens and the keeping of all fowls in a healthy condition. Price, 25lbs. 65c, 100lbs. $1.75. PLYMOUTH ROCK PIGEON FEED.- A complete feed for pigeons, containing everything necessary for their welfare. Price 50lbs. $1.50, 100lbs. $2.50. ALFALMO POULTRY FOOD.- A great egg maker, and the ideal bone, muscle and health giver. Consists of green, kiln dried alfalfa meal combined with meat scraps, blood meal, bone meal and other ingredients scientifically mixed and blended together. A valuable food for chicks, laying hens and fattening poultry. Price 10lbs. 40c, 25lbs. 75c, 100lbs. $2.50. ALFALFA CLOVER MEAL.- Amechanical preparation of alfalfa containing a large amount of digestible protein, especially adapted to be fed with a mash feed. Valuable as a winter feed. Price, 10lbs. 35c, 25lbs. 65c, 100lbs. $2.00. 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 5lb. pkg. 60c, 26oz. pkg. 25c, postpaid 55c. Trial size 10c, post paid 19c. IOWA SEED COMPANY'S MAGIC EGG PRODUCER.- It supplies all meat and other material necessary for laying and breeding stock and growing chicks except common grain, gravel or grit; composed of absolutely pure materials and a guaranteed egg producer. 2lb. pkg. 25c. IOWA SEED COMPANY'S LIQUID LICE KILLER - The best lice and vermin destroyer made for poultry and other live stock. Does not injure or mar the plumage in the slightest. 1-qt siize 35c, 1/2 gal. size 60c, 1 gal. $1.00. IOWA SEED COMPANY'S INSECT POWDER - Kills insects on poultry, livestock and plants. Especially desirable for poultry. 1lb. pkg. 25c, by mail 40c. IOWA SEED COMPANY'S MAGIC ROUP PILLS. - A guaranteed cure for roup. Price, 50c per pkg. postpaid.
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IOWA SEED COMPANY'S LIQUID ROUP, GAPE AND CHOLERA CURE. - The most effectual remedy for the above diseases yet introduced. To be given in drinking water, a teaspoonful to evry gallon of water. Full directions given with each package. 50c, not prepaid. ELECTRIC CHOLERA CURE. - A positive cure for cholera, indigestion and diarrhoea. Price 25c, postpaid 30. 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 1lb. 25c, or by mail 40c. Trial size 10c, or postpaid, 20c. ELECTRIC ROUP CURE. - A guarenteed roup cure to be applied directly to the affected parts. 25c; postpaid 30c. LEE'S LICE KILLER. - This is the result of several years 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 considered as the standard liquid lice killer. Per qt. 25c, 1/2 gal. 60c, gal. £1.00 FAULTLESS INSECT SPRAY. - An all brass hand sprayer. Will not rust. The best sprayer for applying liquids to poultry houses and livestock. Price, $1.00 by express. Same made of tin 50c PHILADELPHIA POULTRY MARKER. - This is a convenient little spring punch 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.
[Image of Philadelphia Poultry Marker]
[Image of Iowa Leg Band]
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 palin figures. Price 20c per doz, $1.00 per 100 postpaid. CLIMAX LEG BAND. - The "stay on" kind. Six sizes. State breed of fowls you have and we will send suitable size. Doz. 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.
[Image of French Poultry Killing Knife]
FRENCH POULTRY KILLING KNIFE. - Best and most humane method of killing all kinds of poultry. Each 40c, postpaid. GAPE WORM EXTRACTOR. - Each 15c, 4 for 50c, postpaid.
[Image of Stoneware Fountain]
SANITARY DETACHABLE FOUNTAIN.- Chicks can drink all around. Easily cleaned. Two quart 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 quart 25c, doz. $2.50, gal. 35c, dozen $3.50; 2 gal. 50c, doz. £5.00. Very useful. HEN FRIEND DRINKING FOUNTAIN. - Made of galvanised iron. Easily filled and handled. Sure to give satisfaction. Price 60c. ANTISEPTIC NEST EGGS. - Excellent to keep vermin from the nests and to cause them to leave fowls. An egg should be placed under every settling hen. Each 5c, doz. 45c. Not prepaid. HUMPHREY'S GREEN BONE AND VEGETABLE CUTTER. - This is one of the leading bone cutters on the market. Be sure and investigate this mill before you purchase. The manufacturer's guarantee is given with each cutter sold. No. 1 cutter, $12.00; No. 2, semi-power, £13.50
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WILSON'S BONE MILL, NO.1 - This 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 the reduced price of $4.50.
Poultry Wire Netting.
The best make; thorough;y galvanised to prevent rusting, and proper;y twisted. The following are the lowest possible at which these good can be sold:
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Made of No. 19 wire and One-inch mesh. No. 20 2- inch mesh; put up in wire for young chicks rolls of 150 feet on length. Belgian Hares.
Width Per Width Per Width Per Width Per Inch's Roll Inch's Roll Inch's Roll Inch's Roll 12 ...$ .90 36 ....$2.70 12....$2.00 30.... $5.00 18 .... 1.35 48 .... 3.60 18.... 3.60 36 ... 6.00 24 .... 1.80 60 .... 4.50 24.... 4.00 30 .... 2 25 72 .... 5.40 Other widths if desired. Will allow 5 per cent discount on lots of five rolls or more. Cut rolls, any width, of two inch mesh, 1 cent per square foot. Cut rolls, any width, of one inch mesh, 2 1/2 cents per square foot. GALVANISED STAPLES. - For fastening wire poultry netting, 10 cents per pound. CAPONIZING INSTRUMENTS. - Set $2.50, prepaid. TESTED THERMOMETER. - For incubators. Each 65c, postpaid. CLIMAX BASKETS. - Use largely for shipping fruit, but they are also desirable for shipping eggs for setting. Will hold two setting of Leghorns, etc., ot one of Asiatics. Price per 10 40c, 50 for $1.75, 100 for £3.25. 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. ANDERSON EGG CASES. - Similar to above but shipped in flat, saving freight or express charges. We used these cases the past season and recommend them. Price 1 setting size, £1.10 per dozen. 2 setting size $1.60 per doz. 50 egg size $2.60 per doz. EYRIE SHIPPING COOP. - Best coop made for use in shipping fancy poultry. Write for de[illegible] list. No. 2 size 12x18x22, each 30c, dozen £3.00. No. 4, size 20x22x22, each 40c, dozen $4 30.
INCUBATORS AND BROODERS. It is our main 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 Model and the Hawkeye Incubators and Brooders are both giving excellent satisfaction everywhere and they have also done extra well in our own tests. CHAS. A. CYPHERS MODEL INCUBATORS AND BROODERS. - We have handled the incubators and brooders for the past pear [year], and must say they have given the very best of satisfaction. They are self- regulating, self - vetilating, require no supplied moisture, fireproof, and sold under a strong guarantee by the manufacrurers. No. 0 - Incubator - 60 Egg Capacity ...$14.00 No. _ - " - 120 " " 20.00 No. 2 - " - 220 " " 29.00 No. 3 - " - 360 " " 37.00 Outdoor colony brooder (200 chick) .... 12.00
HAWKEYE INCUBATOR. - We are offering the Hawkeye Incubator again this season as we are thoroughly convinced it is the best low priced incubator on the market. Have given it a test beside a high priced machine, and found the regulator to be accurate, and with the same care we had equally as good a batch. We are willing to send these machines out on thirty days trial, and if the machine does not do satisfactory work in the hands of the purchaser, if given a fair trial, we will refund the purchase price when the machine is returned to us in good condition. 60 Egg Size - Hawkeye Incubator ..... $ 8.35 100 " " " " ..... 12.00 240 " " " " ..... 18.00 HAWKEYE BROODERS These are well constructed hot air brooders and have given the best of satisfaction.
100 Chick Size ............................... $ 8.50 200 " " ............................. 10.50 Send for compete poultry supply list giving special prices on incubators and brOoders.
PROPER TOOLS FOR DOING GARDEN WORK ARE ALWAYS A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.
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INDEX TO CATALOGUE.
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VEGETABLE SEEDS Artichoke ... 2 Asparagus...2 Asparagus Roots...23 Beans...8, 4, 44, 101 Beet...4, 43 Borecole or Kale... 2 Broccoli...2 Brussels Sprouts...2 Cabbage...6, 44 Carrot...7 Cauliflower...7, 44 Celery...8 Celeriac...8 Chervil... 8 Chicory... 8 Chinese Sago Beans...44 Chives... 23 Chufus... 8 Coffee Berry... 37 Collards... 7 Corn,Pop... 9 Corn, Sweet ... 9, 43, 101 Corn Salad... 8 Collections ... 2, 101 Cotton... 22 Cress ...7, 44 Cucumber ... 10, 44, 45 Curious Vegetables... 22 Dandelion... 7 Egg Plant... 10 Endive... 8 Garden Lemon... 22 Garden Plants... 23 Garlic... 23 Gourds...22 Ground Cherry... 20, 22 Herbs ... 22 Hop Roots... 23 Horse Radish... 23 Kale... 2 Kohl Rabi... 10 Leek... 11 Lettuce... 11, 45, 101 Mangel Wurzel... 5, 26 Martynia.... 22 Melon, Musk... 12, 45 Melon, Water ... 13 Melon, Citron ... 13,45 Mushrooms ... 23 Mustard ... 11, 44 Nasturium [Nasturtium]...22 Okra or Gumbo ... 10 Onions... 14, 15, 43 Onion Sets ... 15 Parsley ... 17 Parsnip ... 17 Peanuts ... 21 Peas ... 16 Pepper ... 17 Pomegranite... 22 Potatoes ... 42 Potato Seed ... 42 Pumpkin ... 17, 46 Radish ... 18, 46 Rhubarb ...10, 23, 45 Ruta Baga... 21 Salsify ... 19 Spinach ... 19 Squash ... 19, 46, 101 Sugar Beet... 5 Sweet Potatoes ... 37 Tobacco ... 21 Tomato ...20, 43, 47, 101 Turnip ... 21 Vegetable Plants ... 23 Vine Peach ... 22 FARM SEEDS. Alfalfa ... 38 Artichoke Roots ... 37 Barley... 34 Buckwheat ... 35, 47 Broom Corn... 83 Canary ...47 Cane ... 36 Clover ... 38 Corn ... 24 to 33, 47 Coffee Peas ... 37 Cow Peas ... 37, 47 Field Peas ... 37 Field Beans ... 37 Flax... 36 Giant Spurry ... 36 Grass Mixtures ... 40 Grass seed ...39, 40 Jerusalem Corn ... 36 Kaffir Corn ... 36 Kale ... 47 Lawn Grass ... 41 Lentils ... 22 Lupins ... 47 Millet ... 38 Mangel ... 5 Nitro-Culture ... 26 Oats ... 26, 35, 40
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Pasture Mixtures ... 40 Pencilaria ... 87 Potatoes ... 42 Rape ... 26, 86 Rice ... 47 Rye ... 85 Salt Bush ... 86 Sand Vetch ... 88 Seradella ... 86 Speltz ... 85 Soja or Soy Beans ... 87 Sorghum ... 86 Sweet Potatoes ... 87 Sunflower ... 86 Teosinte ... 86 Tree Seed ..87 Velvet Bean ...87 Wheat ...84 FLOWER SEEDS. Abronia ..59 Abutilon ... 60 Adlumia ...60 Acroclinium ...60 Ageratum ...59 Agrostemma ...60 Alyssum ... 60 Amaranthus .... 60 Ampeĺopsis ... 60 Amobium ... 60 Antirrhinum ... 59 Aquilegia ... 60 Arabis ...59 Arctotis ...49 Asperula ...60 Asters ...48, 59 Australian Star Flower...48 Balloon Vine...60 Balsam...59 Beans...67 Begonia...60 Bird of Paradise Flower...48 Blue Bells...59 Brachycome...60 Browallia...60 Bryonopsis...60 Butterfly Flower...67 Burning Bush...49 Cacalia...60 Cactus...61 Calendula...61 Calliopsis...49, 60 Campanula...61 Canary Bird Vine...60 Candytuft...60 Canna...60 Canterbury Bells...61 Carnation...60 Castor Bean...65 Celosia...50, 60 Centaurea ...61, 75 Chinese Horn Nut...68 Chinese Lantern Plant...50 Chrysanthemum...60 Cineraria...61 Clarkia...60 Clianthus...50 Climbing Fern...49 Clitoria...48 Coboea...61 Cockscomb...60 Coleus ...61 Collections ...64, 68, 75 Commelina ...48 Convolvulus ...60 Coreopsis ...60 Cosmos ...60 Cotton...22 Cyperus...51 Cypress Vine...61 Dahlia...61 Daises [Daisies]...61 Datura...61 Delphinium...61 Dianthus...61 Digitalis...61 Dollichos....61 Electric Light Plant...50 Eschscholtzia...61 Euphorbia...61 Ferns...61 Feverfew...61 Forget-me-not...62 Fountain Plant...49 Foxglove...61 Four O'Clock...63 Freesia...61 Fuchsia...61 Gallardia...61 Geranium...49, 62 Gilla [Gilia]...61 Gilliflower [Gillyflower]...67 Gladiolus...61
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Globe Amarath [Amaranth].61 Gloxinia...61 Godetia...62 Gold and Silver Flower...48 Golden Rod...62 Gomphrena...61 Gourds,ornamental...51, 62 Grasses, fancy...68 Grass Pinks...61 Ground Cherry...50 Gypsphillia...61 Helianthus...67 Heliotrope...50, 62 Helichrysum...62 Hibiscus...62 Hollyhock...62, 75 Humulus...62 Ice Plant...62 Impatiens...50 Ipomoea...62 Job's Tears...62 Kochla...49 Lantana...62 Larkspur...48, 61, 62 Lathyrus...65 Lemon Verbena...62 Linum...62 Lobelia...62 Lupinus...62 Lychnis...62 Maize, striped...63 Marigold...62 Martynia...22 Marvel of Peru...63 Maurandia...62 Mignonette...63 Mimulus...62 Mimosa...67 Mirabilis...63 Mixed Flowers...48, 68 Moon Flower...62 Morning Glory...60, 62 Musa Ensete...51 Musk Plant ...62 Myosotis...62 Nasturtium...49, 64, 75 Nicotiana...48, 63 Nigella...63 Oenothera...63 Oxalis...62 Palms...57 Pansy...49, 64, 75 Passion Flower...65 Pentstemon...75 Pepper...50 Petunia...50, 65 Pinks...61 Phlox...65 Platycodon...65 Poppy...64 Portulaca ...65 Primrose...65 Pyretherum...65 Rhodanthe...65 Roses...48 Ricinus...65 Salpiglossis...66 Salvia...66 Scabiosa...66 Scarlet Runner...67 Schizanthus...67 Sensitive Plant...67 Smilax...67 Snapdragon...59 Stocks...67 Stokesia...48 Sweet Peas...50, 66 Sweet William...67 Sweet Sultan...67 Sunflower...67 Thunbergia...67 Torenia...67 Tropaeolu...63 Verbena...48, 67 Vinca...67 Violet...67 Wahlenbergia...65 Wallflower...67 Water Lillies...49, 68 Wistaria [Wisteria]...67 Wild Cucumber...68 Wild Garden Mixt. ...68 Xeranthemum...68 Zinnia...68 PLANTS & BULBS. Abutilon...69 Acalypha...70 Achillea...88 Achrynthes...70 Acorus...53 Ageratum...69 Akebia...86 Alternanthera...70
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Althea ...85 Alyssum ...69 Almond ...84 Aloe ...70 Amaryllis ...56 Amorphophallus ...58 Andromeda ...84 Anemones ...77 Anthemis ...89 Anthericum ...70 Antigonon ...7 Ampelopsis ...86 Apios...86 Aquatic Plants...85 Aquilegia....88 Aralia......84 Aristolochia.......88 Artillery Plant......70 Arancaria.......69 Asparagus......69 Asters...69, 86 Astilbe........77 Azalea....84 Baby's Breath....88 Barberry....84 Begonias....52, 70 Bignonia....86 Bitter Sweet...86 Blackberry Lily...88 Bleeding Heart...89 Blue Bells...88 Bocconia...79 Boston Ivy...86 Bouvardia...70 Bridal Wreath...85 Browallia...70 Bryophyllum...70 Burning Bush...77 Buttercup...77 Cabomba...85 Cactus...72 Caladium...58 Callas...56 Calycanthus...84 Calystegia...86 Camelia Vine...52, 87 Campanula...77 Candytuft...88 Canna...56 Canterbury Bells...88 Carex...77 Carnation...71, 55 Chenille Plant...70 Chinese Lantern Plant...72 Chinese Sacred Lillies...58 Chrysanthemum...53, 71,75 Cigar Plant...70 Cineraria...72 Cinnamon Vine...86 Clematis...86 Clerodendron...72 Coboea Scandens...70 Coleus...72 Collections...64, 75, 87 Columbine...89 Coral Berry...85 Cocorus...84 Crown of Thorns ...72 Cuphea ...70 Cycas ... 79 Cyclamen...72 Cydonia...84 Cyperus...85 Dahlia...57 Daisy...52, 77, 78 Day Lily...89 Delphinium...89 Deutzia...84 Dicentra... 89 Dracena...54 Echeveria...72 Elder...85 Eleaguus [Elaeagnus?]...84 Electric Light Plant...72 Euphorbia...72 Eulalia...89 Exochordia...84 Farfugium...72 Fern Ball...73 Ferns...55, 73 Feverfew...52, 72 Ficus...73 Forget-Me-Not...72 Forsythia...84 Foxglove...89 Fuchsias...54, 73 Funkia...89 Gallardia [Gaillardia]...88 Gazania...72 Genista...73 Geraniums..54, 74, 75, 77
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Gladiolus...57 Gloxinia...58 Glecoma...87 Golden Glow...89 Grass Pinks...88 Grevillia...73 Gypsphillia...88 Helianthus...89 Heliotrope...78 Hemerocalis...88 Hibiscus...52, 73, 88 Hollyhocks...89 Honeysuckle...52, 84, 87 Hop Vine...86 Hoya...73 Hyacinthus...58 Hydrangea...73, 84 Iberis...88 Ice Plant...73 Impatiens Sultana...80 Iris...88 Ivies...73, 86 Jasmine...55, 78 Lantana...78 Larkspur...80 Lemna...83 Lemon...53 Lemon Lily...88, 91 Lemon Verbena...78 Lilac...84 Lilies...91 Lily of the Valley...91 Lily of the Valley shrub...84 Lobelia...78 Lonicera...52, 84 Ludwigia...85 Lysimachia...89 Madeira Vine...58 Manetta Vine...78! Marguerite...78, 89 Matrimony Vine...87 Maurandia...78 Mock Orange...85 Monardia...78, 88 Montbretia...56 Moonflower...78, 86 Mountain Pink...78 Musk Plant...78 Myosotis...72 Myrtle...72, 88 Nasturtium...52 Oleander...78 Orange Lily...88, 91 Orange Tree...78 Otthona...78 Oxalis...58, 78 Paeonies...90 Palms...79 Pansies...79 Pansy Geranium...79 Pardanthus...88 Parrot's Feather...85 Passion Flower...79 Pearl Bush...84 Pelargoniums...79 Pentstemon...79 Pepper...70 Pepper Bush...85 Petunia...79 Phlox...89 Pinks...89 Platycodon...90 Plumbago...79 Plume Poppy...79 Poppy...90 Pomegranate...84 Primrose...79 Primula...79 Privet...84 Purple Fountain Grass...52 Purple Fringe...84 Resurrection Plant...58 Rhododendron...84 Ribbon Grass...88 Robinia...84 Roses...Front cover, 54, 75, 81, 82, 88 Rubber Tree...73 Rudbeckia...89 Russella...79 Sagitaria...85 Salvia...53, 80 Sambucus...85 Saponaria...89 Sanseveria...80 Santolina...80 Saxafraga...80 Sedum...80 Selaginella...80 Shamrock...79 Shumach...85 Shasta Daisy...52 Silk Vine...86 Shower of Gold...73
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Smilax...80 Snowball...85 Snowberry...85 Spiraea...77, 85, 89 Solanum...80, 87 Stephanotis...80 Stevia...53, 80 Strobilanthe...80 Swainsonia...80 Sweet Alyssum...69 Sweet Pea Shrub...84 Symphoricarpus...85 Sweet William...90 Syringa...85 Tamarix...85 Tuberoses...58 Tigridia...58 Tree Roses...75 Tritoma...58, 90 Umbrella Palm...85 Verbena...80 Viburnum...85 Vinca...80 Violets...90 Virgins Bower...86 Wahlenbergia...80, 90 Wandering Jew...80 Water Hyacinth...85 Water Lilies...53, 85 Wax Plant...73 Weigela...84 Winter Blooming Bulbs...91 Wistaria...87 Woodbine...86 Yucca...90 Zephyranthes...58 Hardy Shrubs...84, 85 Vines...86, 87 Perennials...88, 89, 90 Hedge Plants...84 NURSERY STOCK Apples...93, 101 Blackberries...92 Cherries...93, 101 Crab Apples...93 Currants...93 Dewberries...93 Evergreens...93 Gooseberries...93 Grapes...51, 93 Huckleberry...51 Peaches...51, 93, 101 Pears...93, 101 Plums...93, 101 Raspberries...51, 92 Strawberries...51, 92 MISCELLANEOUS Ant Exterminator...94 Aquaria Supplies...98 Atomizers...97 Baskets...98 Berry Boxes...98 Birds and Supplies ...98 Books...87 Broadcast Seeders...96 Corn Planter ....96 Corn Husker...9 Corn Sheller...96 Cut Flowers...98 Eggs for HatchIng...98 Fanning Mills...95 Fertiliser...94 Flower Pots...96 Fruit Packages...98 Garden Tools...95, 96 Gold Fish...98 Grass Catchers ...94 Hand Weeders...96 Implements...95, 96 Incubators...99 Insecticides...97 Iron Vases...94 Lawn Mowers...94 Lawn Rakes...94 Lawn Supplies...94 Lawn Weeders...94 Measures...98 Mole Traps...96 Nitro Culture...26 Plant Food..98 Plant Stands...98 Potato Knife..42 Potato Planters...96 Poultry Supplies...99 Pruning Shears...96 Rubber Hose...91 Sprayers...97 Sprinklers...94, 97 Tree Guards...94 Trellises...96, 98
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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.
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Abundance Collection of Fruit Trees
Six Well Grown Varieties Illustrated on Cover of this Catalogue For $1.35.
In this catalogue we are giving a very important place to fruit trees, as we realize more and more every year their importance, and there is not a home in America except a few in the crowded districts of the cities where there is not room for a few trees. Instead of planting shade trees, set out fruit trees and you will secure both shade and fruit, and how nice it is to have it fresh from your own yard. The following varieties are all hardy in Iowa and other states of the same latitude, and are the best of their class. They are not untried novelties, but are all standard, thoroughly tested sorts of unquestioned value, hardiness and productiveness. The trees offered in this collection are large, well grown trees and not small one year old "whips" such as are frequently offered at "bargain prices" by mail.
WEALTHY APPLE. - This is undoubtedly the most popular apple in the northwest if not in the United States. It originated in central Minnesota in 1861 and is now extensively planted in all of the apple growIng states. Fruit is of large size; round, of rich dark crimson color with a whitish yellow underground and sometimes entirely covered with red; flesh is white, tender, juicy, vinous and sub-acid. Pomologists have declared that in quality it is unsurpassed by any apple in cultivation, as it has a delicious and characteristic fIavor, making a standard from which the quality of other apples may be judged. It is an ideal tree in vigor, rapidity of growth and shape as well as noted for its strong root system. Each 25c. Per doz. $2.50.
TRANSPARENT APPLE. - This is a summer variety and fruit is at its best during July and August. It is an extra hardy sort from Russia, an unusually strong grower and begins bearing when quite young. Fruit of good size, although not as large as the Wealthy; skin is clear white at first, turning to a beautiful pale yellow, when fully ripe; flesh white, of fine quality, tender, juicy and sprightly sub-acid. This is in many localities the earliest variety to ripen, being about ten days ahead of the Early Harvest. We consider it the very best of our early or summer apples. Each 25c. Per doz. $2.50.
BARTLETT PEAR. - Probably most of the farmers in Iowa think that pears and peaches are not hardy in this state, but they are, when properly grown, and there are now quite a number of fruit growers who are marketing large quantities of them each season and they are proving to be a most profitable crop. It requires special preparation of the soil, and by following the directions given in circular which we send out with our "Abundance Fruit Collection" this year, you can readily succeed. The Bartlett Pear is undoubtedly the most popular and desirable variety as well as of the best quality. They frequently begin bearing when only five feet high. The trees are of vigorous rapid growth and produce a large crop. Fruit of symmetrical somewhat pyramidal shape; large size; surface yellow with a faint blush, flesh nearly white. It is fine grained, melting, sweet and of a rich musky flavor. Each 50c. Per doz. $4.00.
COLLECTION - The above six trees worth $2.30 FOR ONLY $1.35 including cost of packing and delivered on cars here, purchaser to pay the freight or express charges. REMEMBER that these are first class trees. This collection cannot be changed or divided.
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[Image] TRANSPARENT APPLE. A pale apple with stalk and leaves attached.
ABUNDANCE PLUM. - This is the hardiest and the best of the Japanese plums. Fruit is of large size, showy amber color turning to a rich bright cherry red. Flesh light yellow, exceedingly juicy, tender and deliciously sweet. The tree makes a strong upright growth with a tendency to over bear and it frequently needs thinning. Each 50c. Per doz. $4.00
CHAMPION PEACH.- This variety which originated in Illinois is considered the best variety for this latitude. It is a handsome sort well shown by our illustration. Color is creamy white with red cheek; flesh white of delicious sweet flavor and quite juicy; freestone. The tree is very hardy and has a record of bearing a heavy crop every year, even in 1890 when there was almost a total failure of peaches on account of the cold. Fruit is large, frequently measuring ten inches in circumference. Each 30c, Per doz. $2.50
EARLY RICHMOND CHERRY.- Most popular of all varieties as well as the most hardy and productive, yielding marvelous crops. The trees bear more regularly each year than any other variety and the fruit does not rot on the trees. Can be left longer without picking than most sorts; ripens early; of medium size, handsome color, very juicy and acid. Each 50c, Per doz. $2.50.
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Majestic Collection.
The most desirable collection of vegetable seeds which has been offered for years and one which all our customers should try. The five varieties of vegetables, illustrated in colors on back cover, one packet of each for 30cts.
MAJESTIC TOMATO. The largest, handsomest and finest quality tomato ever sent out and one which everyone is pleased with. When we first secured this grand new sort we knew that it was of exceptional merit and superior in size and flavor to anything on the market, but were astonished at the reports received from our customers. Thousands of letters arrived in the fall speaking of it in the highest terms of praise. It is undoubtedly the largest fruited of any variety ever sent out, and the fruit is so solid that it weighs more than its size would indicate. Unlike many so-called large varieties which produce a few larger fruits and a great multitude of small ones, this variety is almost uniformly large. The first fruit matured is somewhat rough, but later on they are smooth and of handsome shape; of a rosy red color, ripening evenly all over, way up to the stem. When cut it is a rich coral red color, its core blending into delicate shell rose tints. Fruit is unusually solid, having very small seed cells which are few in number and near the surface. The flesh is tender, fine grained and rich, yet of mild, delicate flavor, being of the sub-acid class. The skin is thin yet tough, and not liable to crack on the vines or in handling, making it a good shipping variety. Plant is of vigorous growth from start to finish, producing fruit nearly as early as the small extra early sorts. It does well on any ordinary soil and the fruit is of such uniformly large size, fine color, and striking appearance as well as choice quality, that it is sure to be a "money maker" for the market gardener. Our cut is from a photograph of a plant grown by W. R. Long, of Williamsburg, Ia., which produced 99 fruits. It has yielded at the rate of over 1100 bushels per acre under ordinary conditions. We received many reports from customers in all parts of the country who had grown tomatoes weighing from 3-5 pounds each. The [illegible] ever, weighed 5 3/4 pounds, and the largest yield of [illegible] was 147 pounds. This variety produces so few [illegible] doubtless always be high in price. The first [illegible] of 100 seeds. We have reduced the price [illegible] $100.00 IN PRIZES. Each person [illegible] Majestic [illegible] for the $100.00 in cash prizes which [illegible] See full statement regarding prize [illegible] GOLDEN [illegible] This new strain of [illegible] ties of the season. It is a [illegible] a wonderfully robust grower stringless pods, which are of [illegible] As the pods approach full [illegible] usually bright crimson or [illegible] them a strikingly [beautiful] great clusters so that [illegible] stringless and of the [illegible] Everywhere that they Don't fail [illegible]
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[Image] Plant of Majestic Tomato grown by W.R. Long, of Williamsburg, Iowa.
PHARAOH'S DREAM SWEET CORN. On our place this has proved to be the [illegible] productive variety of sweet corn that we have seen [illegible] introduced and has everywhere [illegible] large size, just [illegible] and
