1917

4 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE BEANS DWARF BUSH VARIETIES (One pound will sow 50 feet of drill.) Dwarf or bush beans require no support and may be planted in drills or hills. they do best if not crowded. Beans are tender annuals and cannot be planted until danger of frost is past. One pound will plant 100 feet of drill or 150 hills. Do not plant more than two inches deep. Never cultivate when the plants are wet. Prices for packets, quarter pounds and pounds include postage. Larger quantities go at customer's expense for transportation. If wanted by parcel post, add postage according to table on page 2.

Write for Prices on Large Quantities.

WAX POD SORTS IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX.- In spite of all the new sorts of beans being introduced every year, our trade calls for more Golden Wax than any other variety. This great popularity is due largely to the fact that the strain we have is a great improvement on the old Golden Wax, having larger pods and being more prolific. This improved stock is one of the handsomest beans we have ever seen, the pods a rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape and rust proof. For family or market you make no mistake in planting them. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. $3.00, 25 lbs, or over at 27c per lb. GERMAN BLACK WAX.- This strain of Black Wax is in our opinion superior to that generally offered. Pods tender, round, fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 10c, 3/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. $1.10 lbs. $3, 25 lbs, or over at 27c per lb.

WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX.- Very popular with market gardeners on account of its handsome, clean, straight pods. Early and very prolific. Pkt. 10c, 3/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. Crop so small this year that we cannot quote in large quantity. DAVIS WHITE WAX.- The best white seeded wax-pod variety. While other sorts may have superior qualities this bean does not show discoloration when cooked, and for that reason is preferred for canning. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. Cannot quote in quantity.

GREEN POD SORTS STRINGLESS GREEN POD.- A stringless green pod bush bean. Surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. Finely shaped, long green pods, absolutely stringless; ready to market two weeks earlier than the valentines. Of immense value, not only to market gardeners but also to amateurs who seek a rare quality early bean for home use. Pkt. 10c, 3/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3lbs, 90c, 10 lbs. $2.75, 25 lbs, or over at 25c per lb. BOUNTIFUL.- Vines strong, upright, with abundant heavy foliage. The pods, which are thick and broad and entirely stringless, are produced in greater profusion than any other bush bean. Resembles the well-known Yellow Six Weeks in habit of growth but is much more prolific and entirely stringless. You are hard to suit if this bean does not please you. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid. 3 lbs. 75c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over at 22c per lb. IMPROVED EARLY VALENTINE.- For many years the standard green pod variety. Very popular. About ten days earlier than the common Early Valentine. In addition, is more robust and vigorous and produces the true, round, curved pods very abundantly. Unexcelled in quality and uniformity of ripening; nearly the whole crop can be taken at one picking, usually within thirty-five days after planting Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 65, 10 lbs. $2.00, 25 lbs, or over at 18c per lb. REFUGEE, or thousand to One.- A well known variety producing its fleshy, round, green pods in wonderful abundance. It is very tender and cooks quickly. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 65c, 10 lbs. $2.00, 25 lbs, or over at 18c per lb. LARGE WHITE MARROW.- Fine as shelled bean. Beans are ivory white and double as large as Navy. Especially fine if used as soon as ripe, boiled or baked. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30 lbs. 75c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over at 22c per lb. IMPROVED NAVY, or Boston Pes.- An improvement over the old-time Navy Bean. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, post paid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 75c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over at 22c per lb. PROLIFIC TREE, or California Branch.- A valuable variety for field culture. It grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely. The beans closely resemble White Navy. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not Prepaid. 3 lbs. 75, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over at 22c per lb.

I have always been well pleased with seeds recived from you and can recommend them to any one desiring first-class seeds. - Mrs. Elsie Ratliff, Geneva, Iowa. I wish to thank you and tell you what I think of your seeds. I have the acknowledged finest garden in all our neighborhood. - Mrs. A. J. Darrow, Dixon, Illinois.

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BEANS--CONTINUED BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA.- A dwarf or bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They grow from 18 to 20 inches high, of stout, erect growth, yet branching and vigorous; an immense yielder. Does not always mature this far north, but makes excellent green shelled beans. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 50c, 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs, or over at 15c per lb. HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA.- A true bush Lima, and sure to ripen its enormous crop. Beans grow to good size and are excellent either green, shelled or dry. Produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 50c, 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs, or over at 15c per lb. ERFURT EARLY PROLIFIC BROAD.- We have inquiries for the English Broad Beans, but the leading variety, the Broad Windsor, does not succeed well in this country. The Erfurt is a greatly improved variety, very much earlier, more prolific and resists drouth better than any other kind. The plant is of robust, upright growth, entirely different from any ordinary variety of beans. Pods of handsome appearance. Plant in rows about 2 feet apart, and 6 inches apart in the row, covering 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs, 75c.

Beans are a very short crop this year. We believe we have sufficient for our trade, but would advise you to order early to make sure of getting what you want.

CHINESE SAGO BEANS.- A very small variety from China, which is quite a curiosity. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

SOY BEANS AND COW PEAS for forage and hay crops are listed on page 56.

PLEASE NOTE We are this year selling Beans, Sweet Corn and Peas by the pound. By this method there is no chance for short measures. For the purpose of estimating the quantity by those who are used to peeks and bushels, the Iowa legal weight per bushel of Beans and Peas is 60 lbs., and Sweet Corn 50 lbs. (shelled). A pound of Beans and Peas equals about a pint. and a pound of Sweet Corn is about 1 1/4 pints.

POLE BEANS Plant from five to six seeds in each hill, about two inches deep; one pound will plant 50 to 75 hills. OLD HOMESTEAD.- Is also known as Improved Kentucky Wonder. Increasing in popularity each year. We recommend it as among the most productive snap beans and it is unsurpassed in quality. We recommend it and ask that you give this variety a trial. It has reached first place on the list solely on merit as it is enormously productive pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of the pole. Entirely stringless, pods of silvery green color. Can be grown with corn to good advantage. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lba. 65c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over 20c per lb. LAZY WIFE.- Another very popular pole bean. It derived its name from its immense productiveness, and from the ease with which they are picker. The pods are produced in great abundance, and measure 1, cm 4 1/2 to 6 inches in length. They retain their rich tender and stringless qualities until nearly ripe. The white beans are large, round, plump and make excellent winter shell beans. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. By express, 3 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. $3.00, 25 lbs, or over 28c per lb. SPECKLED CUT SHORT.- The old-fashioned cornfield bean so popular because it seems better than most pole varieties. Of good quality and a good yielder. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 65c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over at 20c per lb. GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX.- Considered the best of all wax pole beans. It bears profusely its long, golden yellow pods in clusters of from three to six, from the bottom to the top of pole, and continues in bearing from the middle of July until the vines are cut by frost. Pods are seven to eight inches long. They are quite flat but fleshy, absolutely stringless, very brittle and delicious. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 85, 10 lbs. $2.50, 25 lbs, or over at 23c per lb. KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA-. An improvement on the large White Lima. Pods are of enormous size. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 75, 10 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs, or over at 20c per lb. YARD LONG.- A great curiosity but withal an excellent variety. Produces pods fully three feet long. Splendid for use in green state as the pods are tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb 75c, postpaid. SCARLET RUNNER.- Valuable for table use or as an ornamental vine. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 3 lbs. 75c. ARABIAN RUNNER.- Similar to the Scarlet Runner. Flowers white, striped scarlet. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. 35c, postpaid.

I received the last order in good shape and well pleased with it. Will favor you next spring. - Bertha Huston, Lenexa, Kansas. We have never made any mistake in making purchases of Iowa Seed Co.- O.B. Barber, M. D., Zanesville, Ohio.

IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE EXTRA WORK FOR POLE BEANS. THEY YIELD MUCH HEAVIER THAN THE DWARF KINDS.

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6 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE BEETS (One ounce sows 50 feet of drill; 4 to 6 lbs. for one acre.) For early, sow as soon as ground can be worked, and from the middle of May for general crop, in drills 15 inches apart and 1 1/2 iches deep. As the plants grow, thin to 6 inches in drills. Young plants make excellent greens. The soil should be a deep, rich loam. Hoe often taking care not to bruide the roots. CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.- We believe this to be the earliest variety. Great improvement on the old Egyptian, being thicker, handsomer and more regular in shape, smooth with small tops and small tap root. Thakes on its turnip shape and looks well even in early stages of growth, therefore it is perferred for forcing to any other variety. This is a decided advatage for a market where beets are sold in bunches. Very popular with Des Moines market gardeners for this purpose. Being a rapid grower, it may be sown outside as late as the first of August. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45, lb. $1.50. EARLY CRIMSON GLORE.- A very early variety, of spherical form. Skin very smooth and it is as handsome a beet as you can imagine. It is a rich, deep red color, shading to purple. Its flavor cannot be surpassed. When cooked it is of even, dark color throughout, and is attractive on the table. Of uniform shape and size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45, lb. $1.50. DETROIT DARK RED.- One of the best varieties grown for main crop. Its roots are round, very smooth, of good marketable size, and for table use no variety can excel it in fine quality. The skin is deep blood red; flesh is also dark red and is sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. ECLIPSE.- this variety is still exceedingly popular. It possesses all qualities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of uniform globular shape Roots a bright, glossy red, fine grained and delicious. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. DEWING'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP.- Improvement on the old Early Blood Turnip. Globe-shape, deep blood red color, fine flavor, a good seller and generally considered the most desirable variety for main crop and winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c. IMPROVED MARKET GARDENERS.- Undoubtedly One of the best varieties ever introduced, and receives much praise from our customers each year. As will be noted by engraving, it is very symmetrical, with small tap root. Unusually small tops. Though on some soils the Egyption can be marketed a few days before the Market Gardeners, still within a week it will be found larger than the Egyptian, while it continues to grow until late in the fall, attaining a large size, and making a good eating and selling beet for the winter. One sowing only is necessary to produce early beets for the market and main crop for winter use, which is not the case with any other variety. Its color is deep blood red; fine grained and unsurpassed in quality. Summing up, we find it the best beet for early market, the best for winter use. The most profitable for the market gardener and family gardens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45, lb. $1.50. GOLDEN GLOBE.- A distinct variety fully equal and by many considered superior to the red sorts in sweetness and flavor, but both the skin and flesh are of bright yellow color. when cut up in a dish with red beets, they make a handsome contrast. They mature early and are so sweet and nice that they should become popular. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. LONG DARK BLOOD.- A well known variety. Smooth tender and a good winter keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. MIXED TABLE BEETS.- A mixture of the above varieties which will mature in succession so that one planting will give a supply all summer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c. GIANT LUCULLUS CHARD.- Chard beets are growing in popularity. This variety is the largest and handsomest. Leaves are beautifully curved, and of a soft, clean shade of green. The thick, broad stalks are as large as rhubarb. They are prepared and served in the same manner as asparagus, or leaves and stalks can be used for "greens," and are considered by many superior to spinach for this purpose. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. SWISS CHARD. or Silver Beet.- This is the old standard variety with dark green leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35, lb. $1.25.

I received your seeds all O. K. and in good shape. It is all good and comes up nicely.- William F. Behling, Bone Co., Iowa. I find your seeds as satisfactory in this climate as I did back East. They are the best i ever used.- Mrs. S. S. Foster, Mendota, California.

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