1907

4 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

POLE BEANS. Plant from five to six seeds in each hill, about two inches deep; one quart will plant 100 to 150 hills.

ALL SEASONS.-A novelty. See illustration on back cover, and description on page 101. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 25c, qt. 85c.

GOLDEN CARMINE.-See novelties Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 25c, qt. 65c.

GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX.-In our tests this has proved to be the best of all wax pole beans. It bears profusely its long golden-yellow pods in clusters of three to six from bottom to top of pole, and continues in bearing from the middle of July till the vines are cut by frost. Pods are seven to eight inches long and three-fourths of an inch in width. Pods are quite flat but fieshy, absolutely stringless, very brittle and delicious. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.

OLD HOMESTEAD.-Enormously productive, the pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of pole. Entirely stringless; pods are of a silvery green color. Can be grown with corn to good advantage. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.

LAZY WIFE.--Tbe most popular pole bean and we presume it derived its name from its immense productiveness, and from the ease with which they are cooked. The pods, of medium dark-green color, are produced in great abundance, and measure from 4 1/2 to 6 inches in length. The pods retain their rich, tender and stringless qualities until nearly ripe. The white beans make excellent winter shell beans. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c; by express 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.

MAMMOTH HORTICULTURAL POLE.--Of the highest quality as a shell bean, either green or dry. Pods very large, bright carmine, lightly streaked, very handsome and exceedingly productive. Deserves more general planting. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.

WHITE DUTCH CASE KNIFE.--Yields an immense crop of handsome flat white beans of excellent flavor. Cooks easily. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.

YARD LONG.--Produces pods 18 to 24 inches long. Pkt. 10c.

ARABIAN RUNNER.--Similar to the Scarlet Runner. Flowers white, striped scarlet. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 25c, qt. 85c.

CUT SHORTS.--The old-fashioned corn field bean, so popular and often so difficult to obtain. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 90c, pk. $1.60.

KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA.--An improvement on large White Lima, producing a continuous bloom and fruitage to the end of the season. Pods of enormous size. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 qt. 20c, qt. 60c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.

BEETS. One ounce sows 50 feet of drill. Four to six pounds for one acre.

For early, sow as soon as ground can be worked, and about the middle of May for general crop, in drills fifteen inches apart and one and one-half inches deep. As the plants grow, thin to six inches in drills. The young plants make excellent greens. The seed will germinate more freely if soaked in warm water twenty-four hours before sowing; but care should be taken not to plant soaked seed in very dry ground. The soil should be a deep rich loam.

MARKET GARDENERS.--The best and most profitable table variety. See description with novelties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb.75c.

EARLY CRIMSON GLOBE.-A very early variety, of spherical form. Skin very smooth and it is as handsome a beet as you can imagine. It is of a rich, deep red color shading to purple. Cooks readily, is very fine grained, and flavor cannot be surpassed. When cooked it is of even, dark color throughout and is attractive when on the table. Of uniform shape and size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.-We believe this to be the earliest variety in existence. It is a great improvement on the old Egyptian, being thicker, handsomer and more regular in shape, smooth, with very small tops and small tap root; perfect shape when small, being good for bunching; very popular with Des Moines market gardeners for this purpose. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c.

EDMAND'S BLOOD TURNIP.--An improvement on the old Early Blood Turnip. Globe-shape, deep blood-red color, fine flavor, a good keeper for main crop. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

ECLIPSE.--This variety has become exceedingly popular and is one of the best early sorts. It possesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of a uniform, globular shape. The roots are of a bright, glossy red, fine-grained and delicious with none of that earthy flavor so objectionablein many varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

LONG DARK BLOOD.--Our stock of this standard variety is greatly improved, smooth, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

SWISS CHARD, or Silver Beet.--A distinct vegetable and much superior to the common beet for greens, which are produced soon after planting. Later the leaves grow very large, with broad, flat, beautiful, white wax-like stems and mid-ribs, which may be cooked like asparagus. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

REMEMBER THAT WE PREPAY THE POSTAGE ON BEANS AT THE QUART RATE.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 5

MANGEL & SUGAR BEETS FOR STOCK EXTENSIVELY grown in all parts of the country for feeding stock. Sow by April of May in drills three feet apart, and thin to ten inches in the row if your soil is deep and mellow, [illegible] the long varieties; if shallow the round kinds will do better. No crop pays the farmer and stockraiser better than mangels; 1,000 bushels to the acre is an ordinary yield, while, with good culture, 2,339 bushels have been [known?] to this amount of ground. It costs, counting labor, use of ground and everything, less than $30 to raise an acre of mangels and gather and store them. This, for an ordinary yield, is a cost of only five cents per bushel. They make the cheapest of foods for all kinds of live stock--horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, etc. [Vastly?] grown, and they help to keep stock in good condition and free from disease. Dairymen claim that a bushel of mangels and a bushel of corn are worth more than two bushels of corn. Full directions for culture and storing mangels, will be sent on application. Use five pounds to an acre. Prices quoted by express are not prepaid.

COLLECTION OF MANGELS. One ounce each of the nine varieties of Mangels and Sugar Beets for 40c. 1/4 lb. of each $1.00. 1 lb. of each $3.00, postpaid, or $2.40 by express.

MAMMOTH GOLDEN GIANT.-An improvement on the long yellow mangel, being of considerably greater size, more than half above ground and of a more grayish or rather russet yellow. Remarkably even in shape, rather elongated, of vigorous growth; it has a fine neck and a very smooth skin; flesh white, firm and sweet; much liked by cattle. In short a magnificent root, easily lifted from the ground, producing enormous crops. Excellent keepers; yields 40 to 60 tons per acre. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c. By express, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. or more @ 25c.

CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE .-Finest type of Yellow Gloge [Globe] in cultivation. Roots immense size, fine shape, small tap root, neat top. Flesh being very firm and fine grained, renders it an excellent keeping variety. Well adapted to shallow soils. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15. lb. 35c. By express, 5 lbs, or more @ 25c.

GOLDEN TANKARD .-Best for dairy farming. Considered indispensable among English dairy farmers; it is stated by them they are able to obtain a higher price for milk when feeding cows on Golden Tankard. Other mangels cut white, circled with yellow, Golden Tankard is a rich, deep yellow throughout. Early, hardy, and a heavy cropper, for on account of its shape the roots can be left standing close in rows. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, 5 lbs. or more @ 25c.

CRIMSON TANKARD,-A fine new sort like above, but of crimson color . Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 45c. By express 5 lbs. or more @30c.

DANISH SUGAR BEET.-An improved strain of the White French Red Top sugar beet which is wonderfully fine for feeding to milch cows and will add greatly to the milk production as well as to its richness. It will yield a heavy crop, and we consider it superior to any variety of mangels for feeding. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. By express 5 lbs. or more @ 45c.

Last year I grew a Dignity Mangel which weighed 35 lbs., and they were the finest I ever raised.--Mrs. A. Hickman, Mecca, Mo.

L.C. Johnson says that he grew only half an acre of mangels last year and after selling $20.00 worth to a neighboring dairyman he had sufficient left to feed four cows all winter.

DIGNITY LONG RED. -- An improvement on the Mammoth Long Red by careful selection for a number of years. It stands head and shoulders above all other varieties of mangels; unequaled for yielding and feeding qualities. Grows to a very large size, weighing from 20 to 50 lbs. and will yield 50 tons to acre with ordinary good cultivation. Thousands of western farmers have grown our Dignity Mangel and call it the most profitable farm crop they ever tried. If you want large crops of large mangels of good quality, don't fail to try Dignity. Is very uniform, smooth and of good shape. Should be grown on deep, loose soil. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. or more @25c.

GIANT HALF SUGAR MANGEL.--A new hybrid between Mammoth Red Mangel and Sugar beet; of superior merit. Described with novelties. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 45c. By express 5 lbs. or more @30c.

KLEIN WANZLEBEN Sugar Beet.--This variety is cultivated on a larger scale for the beet sugar factories than any other, as it usually yields 15 to 20 per cent of sugar. Root is of shape shown in our illustration, straight, tapering evenly and somewhat screw shape. Our seed is grown in Germany from beets which were tested as to per cent of sugar before setting out. The heavy per cent of sugar makes it of great value for feeding. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express 5 lb. or more@ 25c.

LANE' S IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET.--An improvement on the White French Sugar Beet. Recommended as hardier, more productive, yielding 35 to 40 tons to the acre. It is much larger than other varieties and will yield more, but is not as sweet. Preferred by some to mangels for stock feeding. Per oz. 5c. 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express 5 Ibs. or more 25c.

$10.00 PRIZE We will pay$10.00 cash for the heaviest Mangel or Sugar beet grown from our seed this year; report to be sent in by October 15th.

SUGAR CANE IS ONE OF THE MOST PROFITABLE CROPS FOR WINTER FORAGE.

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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

CABBAGE One ounce of seed will produce about [illegible] plants. Set 8,000 to 10,000 plants to the acre [illegible] early sorts [illegible] of the large, late kinds.

No vegetable is of greater importance than cabbage, and compared with the cost of seed, there is more money in growing cabbage than any other crop. It does not pay, therefore, to take any risk to buying seed. We have had our cabbage seed grown by the same growers for about fifteen years past, and it has proven of uniformly excellent quality. We pride ourselves on having the purest and highest grade of cabbage seed that is offered, or at least it is surpassed by none. The cabbage requires a deep, rich soil and thorough working to insure [ensure] good, solid, full-sized heads. Sow early sorts in hotbeds in February or March, or in open ground as soon as it can be worked. Later or winter crops in May or June, in shallow drills six inches apart. When the plants are four inches high transplant to richly manured ground, the early kinds two feet apart; the fall and winter varieties three feet apart. Packets contain about 800 seeds. Slug Shot and tobacco dust are used to kill insects and worms.

ZENITH RED.--See Novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS.--The earliest variety in existence and produces rather small heads long before the Jersey Wakefield or other varieties have begun to head up. Heads are solid, have few outside leaves and can therefore be planted very close and yield a large crop. It is a most important variety for the gardener. Pkt.5c. oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.-Considered by many gardeners the very best first early variety. Of large size for so early a kind and is certainly deserving of it great popularity. Heads hard and solid, and have few outside leaves. Our seed is the highest quality, American grown. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25.

IOWA SEED CO.'S SHORT-STEM DRUMHEAD.--Our improved and selected strain of this popular variety has greatly pleased thousands of our customers during the past ten years, and so greatly has it improved during the time that we have had it that in a large field it is almost impossible to find a head that is not solid and well formed. For sureness in heading, regularity of growth and even, large, solid heads, it far surpasses any other strain of [illegible] cabbage which we have seen, ripening evenly with very short stem or stalk, and large thick heads of silky fine quality and of best keeping properties. It is almost all head and always sure to head. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH.--This old and well known variety is still the standard winterkind. Its heads are large and solid; also first-class as a keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

ALL SEASONS.--(Vandergaw)--This most excellent variety is as early as Henderson's Summer and makes considerably larger and harder heads. Excellent to plant late, the thickness of head making it a capital sort for keeping through the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

IMPROVED DANISH BALLHEAD, or Hollander.--This variety has been selected and perfected for more than fifty years by the Danish gardeners. They prize it so highly that they grow it almost exclusively for winter cabbage, and annually export large quantities to London, Paris, and other cities. Heads round, good sized, solid and very fine grained. Has but few outer leaves. A good keeper: tender and crisp, with but little waste heart. Pst. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

FILDERKRAUT.--A long pointed headed sort which is quite popular with our German customers. Matures in midseason, heads are very hard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.--The Savoy or curly cabbages are of much finer flavor and quality than the best of other kinds. The heads are large and finely curled; an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

LUXEMBOURG HARD HEAD.--An excellent variety which is in great favor on the Chicago market. It makes a medium size, very hard head of extraordinary weight. Owing to its remarkable keeping properties it is the best spring seller. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.

FOTTLER'S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK.--Excellent for summer and fall use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25.

SUREHEAD.--This popular cabbage is rightly named Surehead, and never fails to make a remarkably fine, solid, large head, with few outer leaves. It is a strong, vigorous grower, ripening late. A first class main crop variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

MAMMOTH RED ROCK.--A market gardener's strain of unusual size, weight and color. Its handsome appearance, large size, solidity and good quality will make it very desirable to all who like red cabbage. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD.--This grand variety is a trifle later than the Jersey Wakefield, but produces much larger heads which are of perfect pyramidal shape, very solid and with few outside leaves. Grows remarkably uniform, the heads are of even size and shape. Unequaled for market or family garden. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $2.75.

HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER.-- Ten or twelve days later then the Hersey Wakefield, but much larger in size and will stand on the ground much longer without bursting open. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

HENDERSON'S SUCCESSION. -- An excellent variety of large size with a flat head maturing in midsummer. It can be brought to perfection in the hottest weather or may be used as an autumn or winter crop. The heads average ten or twelve inches in diameter, but are frequently larger. The average weight per head is about twelve pounds. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c, lb. $2.50.

WINNINGSTADT. Cone-shaped summer sort; when sown late it is good for fall and even winter; a sure header and good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25.

BURPEE'S ALLHEAD EARLY.--At least a week earlier than any of the various strains of early summer cabbage, and fully one-third larger of perfect shape and the most solid variety on the list. Originated with C.L. Allen, who has grown cabbage seed many years for us, but our competitor, Mr. Burpee, was fortunate in securing the entire stock of it the first year of its introduction, and gave it his name. However, we can most heartly [heartily] recommend it to our customers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

Cabbage Plants... Of our own growing, from best quality of seeds. See p. 22

USE THE PLANET, JR., HORSE HOE TO CULTIVATE YOUR CABBAGE CROP.

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CAULIFLOWER. One ounce will p1'Oduce abmtt 3,000 plant3. One of the most delicious of vegetables. Any soil that will grow cabbage will grow cauliflower, as their reQuirements are quite similar. Culture same as cabbage, except that they need a cool and moist atmosphere and should be watered during dry weather. As the flower heads appeal', the large leaves should be broken down over them to shield them from the sun and rain. DANISH GIANT.-A grand new variety, described with novelties. Pkt. 150, oz. $2.50. HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL.-Throughout the country this is considered not only the earliest of a.l cauliflowers, but it is more certain to makea head than any other sort. Its dwarf habit and short outer leaves allow it to be planted as close as eighteen to twenty inches apart each way, thus making it especially valuable to market gardeners. Our stock is extra choice and cannot be excelled. It s grown ' in the locality where this variety originated, by a grower whom we believe to be the best in the world. Per pkt. 150, 14 oz. 750, oz. $2.50. EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT.-Valuable for forcing. A very popular variety in Europe and with eastern gardeners. First quality. Pkt. IOc, 14 oz. 5Oc, oz. $1.75. EARLY P ARIS.-Well known small variety which usually proves quite satisfactory. Have made price 101V this year so that all can try this excellent vegetable. Pkt. 50, oz. 5Oc. LENORMAND'S.-A late variety of large size and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 6Oc. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS.-See list of vegetable plants.

HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER.

COLLARDS.

CRESS, or Pepper Grass.

One onnce will produce about 3,000 plants.

One ouncll wiZlsow about 16 square feet.

DANDELOIN.

IMPROVED THICK LEAVED. - A greatly Collards are largely used as "greens" in some EARLY CURLED.-A well-known salad. S3W improved sort bearing large leaves very early, which make excellent greens. Sow early in tbe . parts of the country, especially South. Theyare at intervals all season. Pkt. 50, oz. lOco 14 lb. 250. a form of loose beaded cabbage. TRUE WATER.-Sow the seeds along the spriug in drills 18 inches apart; thin to 5 inches in the rows and cultivate well; they will be fit GEORGI !\..-The most satisfactory for general border of running w:1t "r. Pkt. 50, oz. 350. for cutting the next spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 350. use. Pkt. 50, oz.IOc, 14 lb. 3Oc, lb. $1.00. UPLAND.-See novelties. Pl,t. 10c, oz. 4Oc.

CARROTS.

one ounce will sow 100 feet of drill;

3 or 4

pounds for one acre.

This is an indispensable root for the farm and is deserving of more general cultivation. Well managed, t;bere is no oroppays better, and most farmers would find an acre or so desirable. Carrots form a nutritious, succulent food in the winter for cattle, horses, sheep and pigs. For early crop, sow in spring as soon as the ground can be worked, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch; thin plants to three or four inches apart in the row. For field eu ture rows should be of sufficient distance to admit use of a horse cUltivator; sow seed from tbe middle of April to the first of June. A light sandy loam, deeply tilled, is best, but a3 carrot seed is slow to germinate, extra precautio:ls should bll used to firm the soil after sowing. An average yield is 800 to 1,000 bushels per acre. EARLY SCARLET 1I0RN.-The favorite extra early variety. Very early. Color orange-scarlet, fine grained and agreeable fiavor. Tops small, has a short, stump-shaped root; grows well in shallow soil. Pkt. 50, oz. IOc, 14 lb. 250, lb. 750. OXHEART CARROT. OXHEART, or Guerande.-We do not hesitate to call this the !post valuable variety in existence. It is Intermedia:te between the. Half-Long and the Horn varieties, atta; ... lOg a diameter of 3 to <I inches at the neck, of heautlful shape and nch orange color. Where othervane,ies require digging it is e:tsilypulled. It will produce roots as early as any variety and continues of th~ best qua';ty ad season. Fine for bOi!sand other stock and has yielded 1,200 bu. per acre. Cut tops with scythe and pull root~ with potato hooks. Pkt. 50, oz. IOc, 14 10. 250, lb. 750. DANVERS.-Is in form about midway between the Long Orange and Shorthorn class, growing generally with a stump root. It is of a rich, dark orange color, grows to a large size, is smooth and the fiesh very Close texture, with little core. It is a first-class carrot for all soils, and it is claimed that under good cultivation it will yield the greatest weight per acre with the smallest length of root of any grown. Pkt. 5c, oz. IOc, 14 lb. 2Oc,lb. 650. l1iiiiii1llr~~:..:..!!.!!!!:!!:'.~~~ IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.-Desirable for garden or field. Grows to large size averaging 12 in. in length . and 3 in. in diameter at the toP. Pkt. 50, oz. 10c, ~ lb. 2Oc, lb. 6Sc. By express, 51bs: or more, at 450. ' LARGE WHITE VOSGES or IMPROVED SHORT WHITE.-A stock variety wbich is enormously productive and' easy to h~rvest. Colqr li!l'ht green above graunj. while below; !lesh rich, white, solid and crIsP; heavy YleldlOg. Pkt.5o, oz. lOc, 14 lb. 2Oc, lb. 00c· by express, 51bs. or more, 450, per lb. . VICTORIA.-Largest carrot grown, heaviest cropp!ng and most nutrItious variety in cUltivation; roots remar!<abl~ fine, ofhlJht orangy color, symmetrical, excellent Quality, possesslOg hljlh fe~dlOg propertIes; good keeping qualities; heavy cropper on all sOlIs. espec!lLlly adapted for rich land, grows half as much welg-nt agaIn per acre as ordinary varieties; grows well ou t of ;!round and is easly harvested. All who llave cattle ~bould raise a Quantity of these carrots for feedmg l1ch cows during winter. It increases the !low of mIlk and imparts to the butter a delicious !lavor and a rich golden color. Breeders of flne horses feed carrots to help I,eep them in perfect health and condition at all times. Pkt. 50, oz. IOc, 14 lb. 250, Ib.75c. By express 51ll." or more, 50c per pound.

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IF YOU KEEP A COW DON'I' FAIL TO GROW CARROTS, MANGELS AND RU',rA BAGAS.

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