1905

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 19.

SALSIFY--Vegetable Oyster. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. Why don't you grow salsify? We are certain if you grow it one year you would never be without it. Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables is so limited. It has the true oyster flavor, and makes a delicious and inexpensive substitute for them in soup, etc. Cultivate like parsnips. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND--Average fully double the size of the old Long White. Roots are white, smooth, and notwithstanding their enormous size, are of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.20. WISCONSIN GOLDEN.--A most distinct and valuable new sort of strong, vigorous growth. The roots are large, smooth and have a decided yellow cast which gives it its name. They cut smooth and even throughout, unusually brittle and never stringy. When prepared for the table they are very rich, tender and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

I was very well pleased with the squashes which I raised from your seeds last year. They matured well though planted very late.--Frank Blanchard, Port Allegany, Pa.

[image] WISCONSIN GOLDEN SALSIFY.

SPINACH. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; 10 lbs. to the acre. The finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, in drills one foot apart; cover one inch. Sow at intervals of two weeks throughout the season. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties first of September, protect by covering with straw. Packets contain about 800 seeds. By express, 5 lbs. $1.25. NEW VICTORIA.--This new variety is distinguished for its exceedingly dark black-green color, and also for its very long standing qualities, being from two to three weeks later than the ordinary varieties. The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. It is excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to stand the winter in this locality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 35c. NEW ZEALAND.--Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary spinach during the hottest months of the year, or in dry, arid localities. A great acquisition and the most valuable of all for either the market or family garden. One plant will cover a space of ground 3 or 4 feet square. A few plants will supply a family with this delicious vegetable from July to October. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. LONG STANDING. Standard with gardeners, leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled, round, large and of a dark green color; slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 15c, lb. 35c. PRICKLY, or Winter.--A very hardy variety, needs only a slight protection of leaves or straw; used for fall sowing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 40c. BLOOMSDALE.--A Savoy-leaved curled variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 35c.

[image] VICTORIA SPINACH.

SQUASH. One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills; one ounce late varieties will plant about twenty hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in the hill. The soil cannot be too rich. Use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.

[image] EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.

HESTER.--See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. GOLDEN BUSH.--An improvement on the old Yellow Bush Scallop or Patty Pan. The earliest of all. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 65c. WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.--Similar to the Golden Bush. Color creamy white; an excellent variety for the family garden for early use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.--Splendid sort, early, productive, very fine quality. With all the new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 65c. PERFECT GEM.--Is a strong grower, as many as twenty-four squashes having been produced on a single vine. The squashes are from four to six inches in diameter; of a creamy white, with thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. The flesh, when cooked, is dry, sweet and rich in flavor. It is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

[image] PERFECT GEM.

TRUE HUBBARD. This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals, and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. WARTY HUBBARD.--A new strain of the Hubbard. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the best features of a long keeping squash. It also denotes extra choice quality; the harder and more warty the shell of a Hubbard, the more delicate and sweet the flesh. The flesh, however, is not so thick as the old Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. BLUE HUBBARD, or Marblehead.--A splendid winter variety. Shell light blue; flesh similar to the Hubbard in quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. 90c. GOLDEN HUBBARD, also called Red Hubbard.--This is a counterpart of the old Green Hubbard, except in color, which is a bright, deep orange-yellow much richer in color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent flavor. Its keeping qualities are fully equal to, while in productiveness it far excels the green variety. This is a squash that every market gardener should plant, for it is a "seller." Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK.--This is a great improvement on the early Bush Crookneck as it is just as early; often 18 to 20 inches long; a beautiful bright yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[image] TRUE HUBBARD.

EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.--Early and productive, the two most important features for the market gardener, while its attractive color--brilliant orange red--good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with the consumer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 85c. FAXON.--Flesh deep orange yellow, sweet, very dry, matures early; can be used as a summer squash. When cooked the shell or inedible part is only about as thick as a sheet of paper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW.--A favorite English sort. Fruit varies in size from 9 to 18 inches in length. Skin is greenish yellow, flesh white, soft and rich flavor. Plant 8 ft. apart. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. MAMMOTH CHILI.--The "Jumbo" of the squash family. The form is round, flattened at both stem and blossom end. The outer color is a rich orange yellow; skin is quite smooth with wide fissures. Flesh very thick and of a rich yellow color. Good quality; keep well throughout the entire winter, and are profitable to grow for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. ALEXANDRIA.--A good winter variety 10 to 15 inches in length, smooth with hard shell. A rapid, vigorous grower, producing a large number of fruits which can be used any time during season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

RHUBARB, HORSE-RADISH, ASPARAGUS, HERBS, ETC., SHOULD BE IN EVERY GARDEN.

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TURNIP.

One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre.

For early, sow in April in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart; thin to 6 inches apart in the drill. For main crop sow broadcast in July and August, and just before or during a shower if possible.

EXTRA EARLY MILAN EARLY SNOWBALL GOLDEN BALL

EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.—One of the earliest sorts in cultivation. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and of light color; growing very compact and making exceedingly small strap-leaved top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c

EARLY WHITE MILAN—Much like the above, but it is pure white all over, instead of having purple top. Quite popular with gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

EARLY SNOWBALL.—A globeshaped, white-skinned turnip, which is exceedingly productive. The flesh is very fine grained, firm and of delicate flavor. It is one of the best keeping of the white fleshed sorts, very early, and particularly adapted for family or market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

WHITE EGG.—A quick-growing, egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety with small top and rough leaves. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never having the rank, strong taste of some of the early varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

GOLDEN BALL, Or Orange Jelly.—A very beautiful and bright yellow turnip of medium size and of universally sweet and delicious flavor. It is hardy and one of the best of keepers. Flesh extremely firm solid. Brings a good price on the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED.—The standard for this part of the country for late planting, and we sell immense quantities of it every year. It is one of the best table and stock varieties on the market, being fine grained and of mild flavor. It is of good size, flat shape, pure white below with purplish red top. Leaves short, narrow and erect. A good cropper and excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c. 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 30c.

PURPLE TOP GLOBE.—Similar to Strap Leaved except shape. The largest yielder of any turnip on the list. Desirable for table use or stock. Pkt. 5c, oz 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, 35c per lb.

SCARLET KASHMYR.—This new, extra early, bright scarlet turnip has a striking resemblance to a large radish. The flesh is white and crisp. Matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, and when cooked is of unsurpassed quality. A good keeper, and with its beautiful scarlet color, early maturity and fine quality, it is entitled to a place among garden favorites. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

MIXED TURNIPS.—All the table varieties of turnips mixed in equal proportions. Desirable for family use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

AMERICAN IMPROVED RUTA BAGA

MONARCH SWEDE

RUTA BAGAS OR SWEDES

RUTA BAGA.

Largely grown in the northern states and Canada for stock feeding, and for this purpose they are superior to turnips. Sow not later than June in drills two feet apart and thin out to eight inches in the row.

MONARCH.—This grand, new and distinct form of the ruta baga is, we believe, by far the best of all. The bulbs are of tankard shape, with very small neck, skin dark red above ground and yellow below, flesh rich yellow, fine grained and best quality. Only variety succeeding on our prairie soil. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 35c.

IMPROVED AMERICAN.—Very solid, fine quality, valuable for the table and for feeding stock; good shape; smooth skin, small neck; keeps well; a choice strain. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c, 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 30c.

WHITE SWEET GERMAN.—Large size, oval form and very solid; flesh pure white and sweet. The best keeping variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 35c.

CARTER'S IMPROVED HARDY SWEDE.—Large size, excellent quality, and immense yielder. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 40c. 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 25c.

ONE COW If you have even one cow, it will pay you to grow some RUTA BAGAS, MANGELS, CARROTS, AND PENCILARIA.

PEANUTS.

Peanuts can be grown in Iowa, and everyone should plant a few, at least, for the children.

RED CROSS.—This very desirable variety is early as the earliest, the most hardy, very prolific and of the best quality. Boys, here is a chance for you. Think of growing peanuts in your own garden and having plenty of them to eat. Shell the nuts carefully so as to not break the inside skin, and plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, from two to three feet apart each way, four or five to the hill, covering two inches. The soil should be deep and mellow. They produce 25 to 70 bushels per acre and are as easily cultivated as corn. Price per large package 10c, lb. 40c, postpaid. By express 5 lbs. or more @ 25c per lb.

SPANISH.—A very early variety, but the pods are small. Per package 10c, lb. 50c.

TOBACCO.

One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and produce plants for one acre.

This is a paying crop and will do well in this state. The following varieties have been thoroughly tested in this climate. Early in the spring burn a brush pile on the ground to be used for seed bed. Then thoroughly pulverize the soil, digging and mixing in the ashes. Sow seeds very shallow. When plants are six inches high transplant into rows 4 feet apart.

MAMMOTH MUSCATELLE.—Originated in the private gardens of the Shah of Persia. Very early, leaves long, small ribbed, and of finest possible texture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. 85c.

HESTER. — Ripens early; adaptable to a wide range of soil and latitude, therefore the surest. Yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

BIG HAVANA.—The most popular of all. Heavy cropper, fine texture, delightful flavor, earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 85c.

CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.—Well adapted to this climate. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

TOBACCO.

RED CROSS PEANUTS.

A NICE LAWN ADDS GREATLY TO THE VALUE OF ANY PLACE—SOW LAWN GRASS SEED

22 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

VINE PEACH.

A splendid novelty introduced by us. The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the musk melon vine, and requires the same cultivation. The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped, and of a bright orange yellow color, somewhat russetted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving they are superb. Recipes for preparing for the table will be sent with each order. In the west or northwest where fruit is scarce, they are becoming popular, as they are easily cultivated, wonderfully prolific, and can be used in every way in which you would use a peach, except that they are not usually liked raw. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANATE.

An ornamental little fruit which a century ago was commonly grown in the gardens, but is now rarely seen. Grows on a pretty vine; fruit is round, yellow, irregularly striped with orange, red or mahogany; fragrant, a single specimen will sweetly perfume a room many days. Pkt. 10c.

GROUND CHERRY.

IMPROVED YELLOW.—Another year adds only to the popularity of this little fruit which we introduced, and it is now listed in the catalogues of the leading seedsmen of the country to whom we supply seed. It is a great improvement on the wild Ground Cherry. They grow well on almost any dry soil; are easier raised than the tomato, and are prolific bearers, and, oh! what luscious fruit. For sauce or pies they are excellent. They are delicious as preserves and when dried in sugar are much better than raisins for cakes and puddings, and they will keep, in the shuck, if put in a cool place, nearly all winter. No one, after raising them once, will ever make a garden again without devoting a portion to the Ground Cherry. Directions for preserving sent with each packet. Pkt 5c, 1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.

GIANT SCARLET.—Also called Chinese Lantern Plant. A very popular novelty and has proven quite satisfactory in some sections. Pkt. 10c.

GARDEN LEMON.

Introduced by us and has been highly praised. Fruit is of the shape shown in our engraving, is somewhat smaller than Vine Peach, which it resembles in growth, but has thinner flesh, and is decidedly more acid thus dispensing with the sliced lemons which are so important in putting up the Vine Peach. Directions for cooking with each packet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

NASTURTIUM.

These furnish tender seedpods which make delicious pickles. For this purpose we send the Tall or Climbing Mixture. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c, 1/4lb. 20c.

GOURDS.

Cultivate as cucumbers, or may be trained over lattice work, fences, etc.

JAPANESE NEST EGG.—Grows almost uniformly to the size, color and shape of a hen's egg. The shells are hard and make the very best of nest eggs, as they do not crack. The largest ones when sawed in two make excellent pots for starting tomato, strawberry and other plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c

DIPPER — Makes a more light and convenient dipper than can be bought. Dippers of various sizes of a capacity of from a pint to a quart and a half, can be had from a few vines. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

SUGAR TROUGH.—For buckets, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

LUFFA, Or Dish Cloth.—The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth or sponge. Start seed early. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c

HERCULES CLUB.—Grows to immense size—4 to 6 ft. long. Pkt.5c, oz.25c

MIXED UTILITY.—Seeds of above mixed. Pkt 5c, oz. 25c.

ORNAMENTAL MIXED —A mixture of the odd shaped and fancy colored sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

CURIOUS VEGETABLES

ORNAMENTAL MICE.—The vegetable curiosity which has attracted so much attention. It is a native of Central Africa, having a small, neat growing vine and bears numerous oval fruits, clear green in color, which are always completely covered with long, light green spines or hairs. Nice for pickling. Pkt 10c.

CATERPILLARS.—Prostrate creeping plants with small, yellow flowers changing into "Vegetable Caterpillars." They are grown as curiosities, and sometimes are put into salads and pickles.

SNAILS.—Another singular variety having most oddly twisted seed pods resemhling snails. Pkt. 5c.

COTTON.—Grown mainly as a curiosity in the north. Start the seed early in the house and transplant to the field as soon as warm weather arrives. It makes an ornamental plant in the flower bed and has showy, large flowers followed by the boll of pure white cotton which interests everyone. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

ALPINE STRAWBERRIES. —Sown early, they will produce bearing plants the first year. They are grown in large quantities in Europe, where they are ever bearing, producing all summer. Pkt. 10c.

MARTYNIA.—Also called "Devil's Claw" or "Unicorn Plant." A large, ornamental plant, bearing beautiful flowers which are succeeded by large seed-pods which when young are fine for pickling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

COTTON.

MOUGRI.—A wonderful vegetable from the Island of Java, which is greatly liked by the natives. Pods sometimes 2 to 3 feet long and are eaten raw or cooked. Taste like water cress. Pkt. 10c.

EGYPTIAN LENTILS.—Largely used in Oriental countries as a principal article of diet. It was from these that the dish of pottage was made for which Esau sold his birthright to Jacob in Bible times, and many will be interested in them for that reason. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 75c.

CHINESE TEA.—We are sure that many of our customers will be glad to grow this as a curiosity if nothing else. The plant is of a shrubby nature, with beautiful shiny foliage and fragrant blossoms, requiring the same treatment as any tender shrub. Can be kept growing in pots through the winter. About 10,000 pounds of tea per year is grown by one man in South Carolina. Pkt. 10c.

HERBS.

In making up your assortment of seeds for the year don't neglect to order a few varieties of herbs. The chief point is to harvest them properly, which should be done on a dry day when not quite in full bloom, then dried quickly and packed closely, and entirely excluded from the air. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are perennial.

ANISE.—Seeds have an agreeable, aromatic taste. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. BALM.—For making balm tea. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. BASIL, SWEET.—For flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. BORAGE.—Leaves used for flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. *CARAWAY.—Seeds are used for flavoring bread, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. *CATNIP, or CATMINT.—For seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. CORIANDER—Seeds are used in confectionery. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c CASTOR OIL PLANT.—Seeds are pressed out to obtain oil. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. *CHAMOMILE.—Largely used for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50 *DANDELION.—Grown for greens; also for medicine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c. DILL.—Seeds are used for dill pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4lb . 20c, lb. 60c *FENNEL, SWEET.—Leaves are used in sauces. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. *HOREHOUND.—For seasoning and cough remedy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. *HYSSOP.—Used for asthma and catarrh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. *LAVENDER — Used largely as a perfume. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. MARJORAM, SWEET —For seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. *ROSEMARY.—Aromatic leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. *RUE.—For medicinal purposes; good for fowls. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. SAFFRON.—Dried flowers used for coloring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. *SAGE.—Much used for dressing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.40. SUMMER SAVORY.—Used for flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c. SWEET WOODRUFF.—A sweet-scented herb; forms the principal ingredient of the famous German Maitrank. Pkt. 5c, oz. 60c. *TANSY.—Cultivated for its medicinal properties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. *THYME.—Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. *WORMWOOD.—Used medicinally and for poultry. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. MIXED VARIETIES.—A mixture of all the above. A nice garden assortment. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c.

A CHOICE SELECTION OF HERBS IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO ANY GARDEN

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 23.

GARDEN PLANTS AND ROOTS. Every garden should contain an assortment of these hardy plants and a few square feet will supply the family. Many persons now believe that if these well known old remedies were kept and used more in families in place of so many drugs and patent medicines it would be better for the health of the people. Orders for these plants must amount to at least 25 cents. We prepay the postage. BALSAM MINT.--It has a soft, agreeable fragrance and is used for perfume, also used for flavoring soups, salads, etc. Each 15c, 3 for 40c. ARTEMESIA, or Brotan.--A hardy plant sometimes called "Old Man." The leaves have a pleasant odor and bitter taste. Use similar to wormwood. Each 15c, 3 for 40c. CALAMUS. (Acorus.)--Also called "Sweet Flag." Leaves have an aromatic odor and root has a pungent taste. Grows in wet soil. Each 20c.

[image] CHIVES.

CHIVES.--Perfectly hardy little perennials of the onion tribe, and are grown entirely for their tops, which are used wherever the flavor of onion is required. Plant in small clumps in any common garden soil and they will grow readily. The tops appear very early in the spring and can be shorn throughout the season. In New England it is considered indispensable for use in omelets. Roots per bunch 15c, 3 for 35c. MONARDIA DIDIMA.--Also called Scarlet Bergamont and Oswego Tea. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, dozen 75c. CATNIP, or Catmint.--Used largely for infants. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c. PEPPERMINT.--All children know and like the flavor of peppermint. It has high medicinal value. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, dozen 75c. GENUINE PENNYROYAL.--Warm, pungent, of somewhat aromatic taste; used for medicinal purposes. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25. ROSEMARY.--Used for perfume, also for flavoring meats, stews, etc., and for garnishing. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c. HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE.--Great improvement on common sage. Plants are very strong growing, first season attaining one foot in height, and so spreading that a single plant covers space 3 feet in diameter; leaves borne well above soil; very large and of unusual substance, strong in flavor and of superior quality. A single plant of Holt's Mammoth will yield more than a dozen common sort; hardy. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c. VARIEGATED MAMMOTH SAGE.--Beautifully variegated dark green and pure white color which makes it a very ornamental plant; equal to Holt's in productiveness and flavor; new and scarce. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. SPEARMINT.--This is commonly called Mint and thousands of dollars' worth of it is sold annually in New York, Boston and other cities for flavoring salads, garnishing meats, mint julip, etc. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c. VARIEGATED SPEARMINT.--A new showy variety of above which will be greatly appreciated. Each 25c, 3 for 60c. SASSAFRAS.--A well known medicinal plant. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. TANSY.--Used largely for its tonic, stomachic and other medicinal qualities. Each 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.00. TARRAGON.--The true tarragon is appreciated thoroughly by all who know it, for the use of its aromatic leaves in seasoning salads, soups, pickles, etc., and also for tarragon vinegar. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25. GOLDEN VARIEGATED THYME.--A handsome and attractive variety, used for sauces and flavoring. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. SILVER THYME.--Variegated white and green. Each 10c, 3 for 25c. HOP ROOTS.--For malting yeast, etc. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.20.

COLLECTION One plant each of any ten Herb and Mint Plants on this page FOR ONLY $1.00 POSTPAID.

[image] GARLIC.

GARLIC. A species of onions propagated by offsets; used for flavoring soups, stews and other dishes. We furnish sets at 40c per lb., postpaid; by express 25c per lb.; 10 lbs. for $2.00.

HORSE RADISH SETS Grow it in your own garden and grate it freshly. Plant the sets small end down in rows two feet apart and about eighteen inches apart in the row. They will do better in rich, loose soil set slanting and covered two inches. Nice sets 15c per doz., 75c per 100 postpaid, or 60c per 100 by express.

[image] HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE.--(Average size leaf.)

ASPARAGUS ROOTS. It pays to have a small bed of asparagus so as to gather it fresh from your garden, and when once set, a bed will last many years. Our roots are strong and healthy. Ask for circular giving directions for planting. CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.--35c per doz., $1.25 per 100 postpaid. By express or freight, per 100 75c; 1,000 $5.00. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.--(See description on page 2.) 40c per doz.; $1.50 per 100 postpaid. By express per 100 $1.00; 1,000 $6.50.

RHUBARB ROOTS. Plant in spring or fall, setting the roots three feet apart each way. VICTORIA.--The standard for general use. Each 15c, 5 for 50c, doz. $1.00. IDEAL MAMMOTH.--The largest and best variety. See description with novelties. Strong roots 30c each; doz. $2.50.

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MUSHROOMS. The ease and certainty with which a crop of mushrooms can be grown to perfection in any ordinary house cellar, wood-shed or barn, and the astonishing success of so many who have taken up this new industry both for profit and their own use, induces us to call especial attention to the subject. The great luxury of mushrooms can be enjoyed by all at a trifling expenditure of money, time and labor. We recommend our English mushroom spawn as generally the better both for the market garden and the private planter. Directions for culture sent on application. BEST ENGLISH SPAWN.--Per lb. 30c postpaid. 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 15c per lb. Book on Mushroom Culture 10 cents.

VEGETABLE PLANTS. Well grown and lightly packed to carry a long distance. They can be shipped fresh, well packed at the beds, on a day's notice. Plant's quoted "by mail" are sent at our expense; "by express" at the purchaser's. No charges for either packing or boxes. Plants from either hotbed or cold frame are ready during April or May; outdoor grown during June and until the middle of July. We sell 500 at the 1,000 rate. CABBAGE PLANTS.--EARLY VARIETIES--Ready April 10th--Extra Early Express, Jersey Wakefield and Washington Wakefield. By mail, 100 75c; by express, 100 50c; 1,000 $3.50. CABBAGE PLANTS.--LATE VARIETIES--Ready May 15th--Surehead, Premium Flat Dutch, Shortstem Drumhead and Perfection Drumhead Savoy. By mail, 100 75c; by express, 100 40c; 1,000 $2.00. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS.--Ready April 15th--Henderson's Snowball. By mail, doz. 25c, 100 $1.25; by express, 100 $1.00, 1,000 $7.00. CELERY PLANTS.--Ready May 1st--Golden Dwarf, White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching and Rose Ribbed Self-Blanching. By mail, doz. 20c, 100 $1.00; by express, 100 60c, 1,000 $4.00. After June 10th, $3.00 per 1,000. EGG PLANTS--Ready May 1st--New York Improved. By mail, doz. 25c, 100 $1.25; by express, 100 $1.00. PEPPER PLANTS.--Ready May 1st--Ruby King, Large Bell, and Red Chili. By mail, doz. 25c, 100 $1.00; by express, 100 75c. TOMATO PLANTS.--Ready May 1st.--Strong, transplanted plants, Dwarf Champion, Bond's Minnesota, Beauty, Matchless, Crimson Cushion and Golden Queen. By mail, doz. 25c, 100 $1.00; by express 100 75c, 1,000 $5.00. Not transplanted, 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1,000. GROUND CHERRY.--Ready May 15th.--Improved Yellow. By mail, doz. 25c, 100 $1.25; by express $1.00 per 100. SWEET POTATO PLANTS.--Ready May 1st--Plants strong, vigorous, well rooted and hardy. We can furnish either the Yellow Nansemond or Early Yellow Jersey. Write if you want a large lot. Prices vary. By mail, 100 50c; by express, 100 25c, 1,000 $2.00. VINELESS SWEET POTATO PLANTS.--A novelty of great merit; is of dwarf bush-like growth. The tubers are yellow, of medium to large size, and lie compactly in the hill. When cooked, of best possible quality. 75c per 100 postpaid; by express, 100 50c, 1,000 $4.00.

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