1913

Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa 29

Pumpkin

One oz. will plant 25 hills; 1/4 lbs. 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 inter fere in the least. THey are valu aboe for feeding stock, and what is a fair with pumpkins, or a Thansgiving dinner without a pumpkin pie? Planted with corn, two pounds will plant one acre.

New Atlas. What do you think of a pumpkin weighing 300 pounds? It is not an impossiblity , as that weight has been exceeded in this variety, which is a im provement on the Mammoth Chili [Chill]. Our seed is the result of years of selection, and was saved only from the largest sized, perfect shaped specimens, which will be sure to produce enormous fruits if proper ly grown. It is just the thing for exhibition at fairs. Flesh is rich yellow, very think, and excellent quality, nutritious and profitable to grow for stock feeding. Keeps well. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

[Image of Atlas with pumpkin on his shoulders labelled Atlas Pumpkin]

"From one seed of the Atlas Pump kin received from you I grew one vine which producted four pumpkins. The largest weight 175 lbs, the second 168 lbs. third 138 lbs., fourth 96 lbs. or 577 lbs. in all." Hardy Hughes, Myrtle Creek, Ore.

King of Mammoths. The largest variety of true pumpkins. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine grained and good quality. We know of one specimen that reached the enormous weight of 245 lbs. One customer writes us that he grew one that weighed 158 lbs., and on the same vine he had five other pumplkins from 80 to 104 lbs. each in weight -- over 640 lbs. grown from one seed. Farmers and gardeners just think of that kind of a crop! Will it not pay to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed is from sselect specimens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50.

[Image of pumplin labelled King of Mammoth Pumpkin]

Mammoth Tours. Is also called "Mammoth Whale." Grows in am immense size, sometimes 3 feet in length, and to a weight of 100 to 200 pounds. Flesh of a salmon color. Seed of a peculiar shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. lb. $ 1.00.

Mammoth Etapes. Giant variety from France. Bright red color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. lb. $1.00 .

Collection of Mammoth Pumpkins. One packet of each of New Atlas, Mammoth Tours, King of Mam moths and Mammoth Etampes. Only Twenty cents

Yankee Pie. The noted New England Pie or Small Sugar Pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticutt Field but is smaller, very sweet, fine grained, and one of the best varieties for table use. It pleases everyone for making pies. Early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 1c, 1/4 lb. 25c. lb. 75c .

[Image of pie and pumpkins labelled Yankee Pie Pumpkin]

Calhoun, or Thanksgiving Pie. A great improvement on the Large Cheese. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, fine grained; 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 qual ity. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. lb. 85c.

Japanese Pie. This is similar in size and form to the well known Cushaw, but the skin is deep green, with darker stripes turning to yel low as thee fruit ripens; earlier than any other pumpkin. Seeds marked with curious indentations. Flest is very think, a rich crimson color, dry and sweet, making rich pies without eggs. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. lb. $ 1.00.

[Image of an elongated gourd-shaped pumpkin labelled Japanese Pie]

Large Cheese, or Improved Kentucky Field. Large flat fruit; creamy buff skin; thick flesh. Usually called Sweet Pumpkin. Pkt. 5c, oz.10 c, 1/4 lb. 20c. lb. 60c.

Big Tom. A greatly improved strain of Yankee or Connec ticutt Field Pumpkin which has been selected for many years to secure the most uniform type. Not only are the pumpkins larger and smoother but the yield is nearly double that of the old variety. We recommend it to our customers as a very best type of cornfield pump kin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c. lb. 50c . Five pounds by ex press or frieght at 35c per lb.

[Image of pumpkins in the field labelled Big Tom Pumpkin]

Golden Cushaw, or Jona than. Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. Large, bottleshaped sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. lb. $1.00 .

Golden Russet. An ex tra choice sweet variety, also called Winter Luxury. Golden yellow, netted or russeted over surface; small to medium size. Unsurpassed as a pie pumpkin and a good seller on market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c. lb. 75c.

Connecticut Field. Is the common field or cow pumpkin If you have any live stock plant some of these. Oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. by mail 35c. By exp. or frt. 10 lbs. $2.25.

Grow pumpkins in the waste places on the farm. They will prove profitable

30 Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.

Radish

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 8 to 10 lbs will sow an acre in drill.

Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks, until mid summer. Rad ishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of radishes," and we think it cannot be surpassed.

Early Bird. Decidedly the earliest of all radishes. Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp and tender radish, and with loose soil and proper culture the Early Bird is ready for the table in twenty days from time of sowing the seed, which makes it one of the most desireable sorts ever offered for either forcing or outdoor culture. It is of round or turnip shape as shown in our illus tration, of bright scarlet color and pure white flesh, which is tender, crisp and of the very best flavor. It has few and short leaves, which admits of very close growing, thus producing a large num ber of bundles of radishes on the same ground. Very desir able for the home garden and money maker for the market gardener. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. $1.00 .

[Image of three radishes an a bird among rows of radishes in the field labelled Early Bird Radish]

Sparkler. This is a new extra early white-tipped round radish. It is distinct in that the white tip is larger and more pronounced than in any other variety. Much more of the root is white than shown in our illustration, and the contrasting colors being so nearly equal gives it a more attractive appearance than any of the varieties now on the list. Well adapted for either forcing in frames or for the private garden. Will brighten the whole table if placed in a glass dish where colors show to good advantage. Quality unsurpassed; remain solid and crisp a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $ 1.00.

[Image of several round radishes with red tips labelled Sparker Radish]

Violet Queen Radish. A novelty of 1908 and decid edly the handsomest of all radishes. It is a small, round or turnip-shaped variety of a beautiful violet-purple color, sometimes shading to white near the tip, thus giving it a very pleasing aspect. It matures quickly, is solid, crisp and of excellent flavor, and does not become pithy quickly. For best results grow in loose, rich soil and cultivate well. It is very showy on the table, especially when put in a glass dish with red and white radishes. Do not fail to try it. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50 .

[Image of round radishes with white tips labelled Violet Queen Radish]

French Breakfast. Of medium size and olive shape, with small top; quick growth; beautiful scarlet color shading to white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Imge of elongated radishes with white tips labelled French Breakfast]

Rosy Gem. A handsome globe-shaped variety of rosy scarlet, shading to white at tip Similar to Scarlet Gem, but lighter color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Early Scarlet Turnip. A small, round, red turnip-shaped radish, of quick growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[Image of bunch of round radishes labelled Early Scarlet Turnip]

Improved Chartier. Roots are long and cylindrical, scarlet rose above, shading into pure waxy white at the tip. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavor. Stands hot weather well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Early Long Scarlet, or Short Top. An old standard variety; of quick growth, long, slender root. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c .

Cincinnati Market. Also called by some the Glass Radish. An excellent long radish, having small top. The best long red radish for forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c .

Crimson Giant Forcing. The most profitable variety for market gardeners, and may well be considered the most valuable new variety which has been sent out for many years. A rapid grow ing sort, developing roots of beautiful deep crimson color, perfect shape and more than double the size of any other forcing variety. The old standard sorts, such as Rosy Gem and Scarlet Globe, usually measure from two to three inches in circumference while the Crimson Giant often measures nine inches in circumfrence without get ting pithy or hollow, and retains its firmness and tenderness of flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00 .

[Image of a bunch of round radishes labelled Crimson Giant Forcing]

Iowa Standard Early Radish. If yu are only growing one variety of radish, we are sure you will be pleased with this choice sort. It is larger in size and considerably longer than the Scarlet Glob, and of handsome bright, scarlet color throughout. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c .

[Image of group of slightly elongated radishes labelled Iowa Standard Radish]

Early Scarlet Gem. An extremely early va riety which has matured fit for the table in seven teen to twenty days from the time of sowing th seed and is fully grown in less than four weeks. It is of a perfect globe shape, and of a bright, right scarlet color, tipped with white, they making it particularly handome on the table. The Scarlet Gem has very few leaves, therefore is an excellent variety for forcing, and gardeners will find it an "A No. 1" seller on the market. In quality it stands unsurpassed-- tender, crisp appetizing. Pkt. 5 c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image of a pile of radishes labelled Scarlet Gem]

Brightest Long Scarlet. The handsomest long red radish which is very early. It is shaped like Long Scarlet, but the tips are white like Chartier. The white and red colors in contrast make it a popular market sort which seslls readily. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c .

Our radish seed is raised specifically for us by the best growers in the world

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