Golden Harvest 1907

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Fall Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, Etc. [image] [caption: DOUBLE, SINGLE AND PARROT TULIPS.] Tulips The most gorgeous and satisfactory of all spring flowers and nothing is more showy on the lawn than a nice bed of Tulips, blooming, as they do, so early in the spring, about as soon as the grass appears. They are unsurpassed in brilliancy of color and in fact the single Tulip has a greater variety of rich, delicate and attractive colors than any other plant we know of. Their ease of culture, combined with beauty of form and gorgeous coloring, makes them the most popular bulbs for spring blooming, and for winter flowering in the greenhouse and window garden they are incomparable. The Tulip is extremely hardy and of easy culture, blooming as freely and producing as fine flowers in a confined town garden as in a more favored place. Double and Single Tulips grown together and planted in front of shrubs or hedges, maintain a longer display than if either are separately planted. In gardens where the flower beds are to be kept gay from the earliest day of spring, plant between the lines of Tulips, Scilla Siberica, Snowdrops or Crocus, as these flower first and are through when the Tulips come into bloom. We pay postage at Dozen rates; purchaser is to pay express charges at prices quoted per 100. All DOUBLE, SINGLE AND PARROT TULIPS. Express Companies carry Bulbs at special low rates. SINGLE, EARLY TULIPS. BELLE ALLIANCE.-Scarlet, striped with gold; a large variety of unusual beauty; very effective in pots or for bedding. Each 3c; dozen 30c; 100 for $1.35. COULEUR PONCEAU.-Rosy crimson, tipped white. Each 3c; dozen 25c; 100 $1.25. CRIMSON KING.-Showy, having large, bright crimson flowers with yellow base. Each 3c; dozen 25c; 100 for $1.25. DUCHESS OF PARMA.-Extra large, early, and gloriously colored. Orange-yellow shading to terra cotta, with fiery yellow and brown shadings. Bright and showy. Each 3c; dozen 25c; 100 $1.25. COTTAGE MAID.-Carmine pink, center of petals feathered with white, base yellow. Each 4c; dozen 35c; 100 $2.00. YELLOW PRINCE.-Brlght yellow, large and showy; finest yellow for bedding out. Each 4c; dozen 35c; 100 $2.00. LA REINE .-White, sometimes tinged with rose. Each 3c; dozen 30c; 100 $1.50. SILVER STANDARD. -White feathered crimson; very beautiful. Each 4c; dozen 40c; 100 $2.00. GOLDEN STANDARD -Bright red with golden stripes, extra fine. Each 6c; dozen 60c; 100 $3.00. KEIZERSKROON. -A splendid Tulip of tall, erect habit; most effective when grown alone in beds or masses; color is rich crimson with a broad gold margin, a combination that is dazzling in the extreme. Each 5c; dozen 50c; 100 for $2.25. DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS. LA CANDEUR.-Pure white. This variety is beautiful when planted among Rex Rubrorum, to form designs, etc. Each 3c, doz. 30c, 100 $1.50. REX RUBRORM. -Brilliant double scarlet. Large, showy, and splendid for bedding. Each 4c, doz. 45c, 100 $2.25. DUKE OF YORK.-A lovely variety, very double, carmine rose, edged broadly with white, suffused rose, showy and fine. Each 4c, doz. 30c, 100 for $1.50. LA CITADELLE.-A fine large flower of purplish red, bordered yellow. Each 4c, doz. 35c, 100 $1.75. TOURNESOL-Splendid showy Tulip; orange scarlet with broad yellow tips and yellow base. Very large double flower. Each 5c, doz. 50c, 100 $2.50. MURILLO.-(Albino)-Magnificent blush white, shaded rose. Has large flowers, fine for forcing. Each 7c, doz. 70c, 100 $3.75. SINGLE EARLY FINE MIXED.-A choice assortment; proves very satisfactory to our customers. Each 3c, doz 20c, 100 $1.00, 250 for $2.00. IOWA SEED CO.'S BEST SINGLE MIXED . -This mixture is made up from very best named varieties; unsurpassed for bedding, or forcing in the house. Each 4c, doz. 30c, 100 $1.50, 250 $3.00. DOUBLE EARLY FINE MIXED.-An excellent assortment, and great value for the price. Each 3c, doz. 20c, 100 $1.00, 250 for $2.00. IOWA SEED CO.'S BEST DOUBLE MIXED.-Like our Best Single Mixed, this assortment is made from choicest named varieties, suitable to grow together. Each 4c, doz. 30c, 100 $1.50, 250 for $3.00. BLUE FLAG TULIPS.-Color is handsome, celestial blue. Blooms late in season. Each 5c, doz. 50c, 100 for $2.75. [image] [caption: BLUE FLAG TULIP]

Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

Tulips; Late or May-Flowering. Late Tulips are specially valuable, blooming from middle of May till after Decoration Day. Taller than the early varieties; their long, graceful stems and beautifully-formed blossoms place them among our most highly prized spring flowers; keep a long time after being cut. SINGLE LATE MIXED.-Contains a large number of choice varieties. Each 3c; dozen 30c; 100 $1.50. [image] [caption: VON SION DOUBLE NARCISSUS.]

DOUBLE LATE MIXED.Very nice to grow with the above. Each 4c; dozen 40c; 100 $200. PARROT TULIPS.-A bed of these in bloom is a wonderful sight, paying a hundred fold for all the care bestowed upon them. Flowers are very large and showy; petals are fantastic in form, being so toothed and corrugated as to resemble a parrot's beak. Yellow, crimson or white, feathered with green, gold and scarlet. Bloom late; every garden should have a bed. Each 3c ; doz. 30c; 100 $1.50. [image]

Narcissus or Daffodils These ever popular flowers are receiving more attention every season, both from amateurs and professional florists. Their beauty, delicious fragrance and keeping qualities make them ideal cut flowers. Once planted, they need no further attention, as they multiply and grow larger and finer each year. Equally desirable for house culture and for the garden. VON SION.-The True Double Yellow Daffodil.- Has a rich golden yellow perianth and trumpet. This is the old favorite so highly prized in many old-fashioned gardens. It is as handsome as ever and deserves to be planted in quantity where it can remain undisturbed for several years. It will then thrive and bloom in increasing profusion every spring. It is also one of the best forcing sorts, immense quantities being grown for this purpose in Europe and America. Each 4c; dozen 35c; 100 (not prepaid) for $2.50. [image] [caption: PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA NARCISSUS.] BULBOCODIUM.-(Hoop Petticoat.) Plant is dwarf and a very free bloomer, each bulb producing six to twelve large, rich golden yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. Hardy. Each 5c, dozen 50c. POETICUS. -"The Pheasant's Eye," or "Poet's Narcissus." Pure white flowers with orange cup edged with crimson; splendid flower. Hardy and fine for garden planting. Each 3c, dozen 20c. INCOMPARABLE DOUBLE.-(Butter and Eggs)Full double of rich yellow and orange. Very rich colors and a grand variety for growing in the house or outdoors. Each 4c, dozen 35c. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA.-These beautiful, graceful Narcissus can be made to blOOm in December. There is no more satisfactory bulb for house cultivation; its clusters of snow-white flowers are deliciously fragrant. This variety is perhaps more largely forced for cutting than any other, tons of them being used for the large flower markets of the world. Grows readily in water, if treated same as Chinese Sacred Lily. Each 5c, dozen 40c.

Fall Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, Etc. [image] [caption: CHINESE SACRED LILY.] Chinese Sacred Lily This is now the most popular of all bulbs for winter blooming; always satisfactory and of the easiest culture. It is a variety of Polyanthus Narcissus grown by the Chinese to decorate their sacred temples or Joss Houses on their New Year's Day, which occurs in February. They produce a profusion of bloom in a short time, usually not more than four to six weeks from time of planting. The foliage is luxuriant and of a dark green color, surmounted by a wealth of large, satiny white, fragrant flowers with golden yellow cup. CULTURE.-Being partly aquatic, this plant must have plenty of water. If grown in soil, make it light and sandy, but they are usually grown in vases or dishes of water. Put an inch of gravel in the dish, set the bulbs on this and put gravel around them to keep from falling over; fill dish with water and set in a dark closet for a few days until the roots start freely; then bring to light and keep in any ordinary living room. A dozen bulbs started in this way at intervals will give a succession of bloom all winter. The Bulbs offered by us are large, solid, and well matured. They can be relied upon to be the true Chinese, and not inferior Bermuda grown stock. Price 15 cents each; $1.40 per doz., postpaid; not postpaid, each 10c, doz. $1. [image] [caption: GIANT STAR OF BETHLEHEM.] JONQUILS -Belong to the Narcissus family and are treated in the same manner. Quite hardy. Produce large, golden and deliciously fragrant flowers. For indoor planting, two or three bulbs should be put in a 4-inch pot. Each 4c; dozen 30c. ORNITHOGALUM Arabicum.-(The Great Flowered or Arabian Star of Bethlehem)-A showy and beautiful flower, sweetly odorous. The blossoms are pure white with a black center, borne on stems one to two feet in height; succeeds either out doors or in pots. Excellent for forcing and largely used by commercial florists for this purpose. Easily cultivated. Each 10c ; dozen 90c. FREESIA.-(Refracta Alba)-One of the daintiest of flowers for conservatory or window garden well shown in illustration below. Color is white with yellow blotched throat; quite fragrant; a free bloomer and will keep for two weeks in water after cutting. If planted early can be forced to bloom by Christmas. Six or eight bulbs should be planted in a four-inch pot. Not hardy. Choice bulbs, each 3c; doz. 20c; mammoth bulbs, each 5c; doz. 45c. [image] [caption: FREESIA.] APIOS Tuberosa -A quick growing vine, resembling in miniature the Wisteria and bearing clusters of deep purple flowers which have a strong and delightful violet fragrance. Grow to a great height and bloom profusely; very hardy. Plant several bulbs close together to produce a mass of vines. Each 5c; doz. 40c. [image] [caption: AFIOS TUBEROSA.]

Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. [image] Choice Bulb Collections. Because of the very low figures at which these Collections are offered, no discount can be allowed on prices quoted below. [left column] TULIP BEDS Tulips furnished in these collections are the choicest named varieties. NO. 1 .-This elliptical bed is eight feet long and five feet wide; white belt in center; red and yellow on either side: 55 Crimson King, 40 La Reine, white, 55 Yellow Prince. 150 bulbs for $2.00. Prepaid Hyacinths, 2 Black Callas, 12 Paper White G. Nar; cissus. Postpaid $1.75; halt-size collection, $1.00. for $2.40. NO. 2.-"Flag" bed is six feet square. Tulips selected so that pink are short, white medium, and red tall : 25 Keizerkroon, red; 40 La Reine, white; 85 Cottage Maid, pink. 150 bulbs, $2.40. Prepaid for $2.65. NO 3 .- The Star and Circle bed six feet in diameter, requires 225 bulbs. Star is red, and purchaser may select either white or orange for the circle: 100 Crimson King and 125 Queen Victoria, white, or 125 Duchess of Parma, orange yellow. 225 bulbs for $2.75; prepaid for $3.30. NO. 4 . -The Diamond bed is eight feet long and five feet wide: 40 Cottage Maid, pink; 40 Yellow Prince; 40 Kelzerskroon, yellow and scarlet; 40 Crimson King, 20 La Reine, white. 180 bulbs for $3.25; prepaid tor $3.75. NO. 5 .-The Crescent bed measures six feet through its greatest length, two feet at thickest point: 75 Queen Victoria, white; 60 Crimson King. 135 bulbs for $2.00; prepaid for $2.35.

[right column] CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Will make a beautiful showing at Christmas. All choice, selected bulbs: 2 Sacred Lilies, 6 Blue Roman Hyacinths, 2 White Callas, 12 White Roman Hyacinths, 2 Black Callas, 12 Paper White G. Narcissus. Postpaid $1.75; half-size collection, $1.00. ECLIPSE HYACINTH BED This is an unequaled collection of 100 choice Dutch Hyacinths of the best assortment of kinds and colors; will make a large bed 5 or 6 feet in diameter; all nice strong bulbs, for $4.50 or charges prepaid to any part of the U. S. for only $5.25. CALLA COLLECTION. - One choice Bulb each of Mammoth White, Yellow, Black, Spotted Leaf and Little Gem, described on page 10. Postpaid for only $1.00. 'SURPRISE" COLLECTION.-Most of our bulbs are Imported from Europe and Asia, and we order so largely that when the season closes we usually have a surplus of many sorts. To dispose of them we offer this collection which consists of a large number and great variety of bulbs for outdoor or house planting for $1.00, postpaid, or half size collection for 50c. Will not be shipped until after November 1. [image] [caption: PATTERNS FOR TULIP BEDS.]

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Fall Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, Etc. [image] [caption: SNOWDROP.] Crocus The lovely little Crocus is one of the first flowers that peep through the snow to announce the approach of spring. For massing in beds, for planting in clumps in the grass or for edging beds of other bulbs, these beautiful and earliest of spring-flowering bulbs are unexcelled. Should be planted about the same time as Hyacinths. To force in the house, plant five or six to a four-inch pot. [table] [column headings: blank. Per Doz. 100.] White. 15c. $0.90 Mixed Shades of Yellow. .15c. .90. Mixed Blue and Purple. 15c. .90. Striped and Var'ed Mixed. 15c. .90. Cloth of Gold. 15c. 1.00. Mammoth yellow. 20c. 1.50. All colors mixed. 10c. .60.

[image] [caption: CROCUS.] SNOWDROP. -This is one of the daintiest of early spring flowers-the advance agent ot April showers and summer suns. Very desirable to plant with Crocus and Scilla. Bulbs are small and should be planted in clusters of ten or twelve to secure best effect. Single, doz. 15c, 100 for $1.15 postpaid. D ouble doz. 25c , 100 fo r $1.75 postpai d. SCILLA .-(Siberica)-An early-flowering bulb which comes into bloom with the Crocus and Snowdrop. A beautiful, rich blue, bell-shaped flower, borne on graceful spikes; very showy and attractive as pot plants, requiring same treatment as Hyacinth. Each 4c; dozen 35c.

Wonderful Iris Japanese - (Kaempferi) -These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of summer-flowering plants. Of immense size, and their coloring is exquisite. Think of a plant sending up to a height of three feet, a dozen flowering spikes, each one bearing two to four blossoms eight or ten inches across, and of the most beautiful markings and combinations of colors-white, Indigo, purple, blush, yellow, etc. Except the Orchid, no other can compare with this delightful flower; as easily grown as a potato, in any good garden soil , if kept thoroughly wet. Plant with full exposur e to the sun. Once planted, they are a joy for a lifetime, blooming profusely in June and July. Double and Single mixed, each 15c; dozen $1.35. [image] [caption: IRIS KAEMPFERI.] Spanish - Wonderful flowers of richest appearance; graceful and airy in form; and colors and marking as varied as the Japanese, but of different shape. They succeed in any good soil. Plant two or three inches deep and six inches apart, and for best effect, in beds containing twenty-five or more bulbs; pepfectly hardy. For pot culture put four or five in a five inch pot and treat same as Hyacinths, but do not bring in for flowering much before March. Each 3c; dozen 20c; 100 for $1.00, postpaid. German -This is the true "Fleur-de-Lis," national flower of France; are perfectly hardy and will thrive anywhere, particularly if planted in moist situations. Well established plants produce from 50 to 100 spikes of bloom, deliciously fragrant and fine for cutting. Colors range through yellows, purples, blues, claret reds, white and bronzes of every imaginable shade. Each 10c; dozen 85c. Pumula-A dwarf, early-blooming variety, very desirable for borders and edgings. Sweet scented. Mixed colors. Each 5c; dozen 50c. BLEEDING HEART.-(Dicentra or Dielytra) One of the most ornamental of spring-flowering plants, with elegant green foliage and long drooping racemes of pink and white heart-shaped flowers. Each 20c, doz. $2.00. BOWKER' S AMMONIATED · FOOD FOR FLOWERS-A fertilizer made especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, free from offensive odor and is largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant color. It starts plants at once into a vigorous and healthy growth and drives the insects and worms from the soil. Large box containing sufficient for 20 plants for one year, 25c, or postpaid 40c. Small package 15c, postpaid 25c. [image]