ENPages
2
A nice lawn ADDS MORE TO THE VALUE AND BEAUTY OF A PLACE THAN ANY OTHER ADORNMENT.
"Thank God for Grass! No other Glory vies With the refreshing glory of the grass; Not e'en the blue of the o'er bending skies, Nor fading splendors when daylight dies, Can this sweet smile of living green surpass."
[image]
A nice velvety lawn adds more to the beauty of a place than any other adornment, and even the humblest home may be made attractive with such surroundings, while without a good lawn even the finest flowering plants and elegantly arranged beds seem insignificant. How important it is then to plan for the best lawn obtainable! Considerable time may be saved by making your lawn in the fall, the ground at this season usually working up loose and mellow, and by sowing the seed in September or October, it will be well established before winter begins and make a beautiful green carpet over your ground very early in spring. Ask for circular, " How to Make a Lawn."
Nature Sows Grass Seed in the Fall.
EVERGREEN MIXED LAWN GRASS SEED.—This is a mixture of the best varieties of grass seed suited for growing together and will make a beautiful, soft, velvety lawn of as handsome green as an emerald, and is formed of grasses which keep green from early spring all through the hot, dry summer weather until late in the fall. It comes up quickly (about two weeks) after seed is sown, and after once up it spreads to cover the ground and is ready for the lawn mower in six to eight weeks. It roots deeply on any soil and forms a dense, thick turf. This mixture is made only by us from new crop, recleaned, pure seeds of the best varieties, well suited for even and permanent growth, as good as money can buy. Price per pound (will sow 400 square feet) 45c; 3 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. By freight, per bushel of 15 lbs., $3.50; 50 lbs. $11.00; 100 lbs. (will sow one acre), $20.00.
CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS SEED.—Nice for lawns, but is of special value for parks and around country homes where it is not convenient to mow the lawns frequently. Sow about 50 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By freight, bushel of 15 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $18.00.
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE.—For sowing under shade trees; a combination of grasses which grow naturally in the woods and are of dwarf evergreen growth. Rake in a little air-slaked lime in such places before sowing as ground is sometimes "sour" in such spots. Per lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.35, postpaid. By freight, per bu. (15 lbs.) $4.25.
TERRACE LAWN MIXTURE.—This is a mixture of such grasses as have strong, spreading roots, making a close turf which the heavy rains cannot easily wash out. Per lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.35, postpaid. By freight, bu. (15 lbs.) $1.35.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.—Our stock of this is the best grade of fancy cleaned, new crop, tested seed. Much trouble was experienced this year in harvesting the blue grass in Kentucky because of wet weather and prices therefore rule higher than usual. Per lb. 35c; 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By freight, per bu. of 14 lbs. $3.00.
WHITE CLOVER.—Makes a close turf and looks nice mixed with lawn grass. Per lb. 45c; 3 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
PEERLESS LAWN FERTILIZER.—You cannot expect your lawn to look fresh always when you are cutting a crop of grass from it every week. Lawn grass is a voracious feeder and requires fertilizer. Our Peerless Lawn Fertilizer is of the best quality, dry, finely pulverized and easy to apply. Use 10 lbs. for 1,000 square feet of lawn or 400 lbs. per acre, early in spring. Price per 10 lb. pkg. 60c; 25 lb. pkg. $1.00; 50 lb. pkg. $1.85; 100 lbs. $3.50; 400 lbs.
LAWN MOWERS and other lawn supplies. Ask for circulars and prices.
[inset box] LAWN ORNAMENT COLLECTION. An assortment of very early spring flowering bulbs whch can be simply stuck in the sod on the lawn, and blossom when the grass grows green in spring. Offered in many shades of color and will brighten the grounds with beauty and bring the spirit of spring before the snows have ceased. 12 yellow, 12 white, 12 blue, 12 variegated Crocus; 24 Single and double Snowdrops; 24 blue Scillas; 12 sweet scented Jonquils--a total of 108 fine bulbs post-paid for only $1.08.
3
Forty-four Years Successful Business.
IOWA SEED CO.
[image] [text in image: Established 1865]
"Seedsmen to the American People." By this we mean not only native born Americans, but all residents of this country.
Des Moines, Iowa, August, 1909.
To Our Many Friends:
This catalogue is issued to offer to our customers and friends seasonable goods for fall planting in the open ground and for beautifying the home with a bright window garden of lovely flowers during the bleak winter months when we are shut in by snow and ice and freezing cold. We are better prepared to meet your wants in these lines than ever before and ask your patronage, promising to use every effort to send you good goods that will please with results.
We desire to thank you for past favors. Our list of customers is growing each season, the present year having been the most successful in our history, and we believe, from the many kind reports received from hundreds of our friends, that we have succeeded in our efforts to please.
ABOUT WARRANTING.— Nothlng is sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect, but we want it plainly understood that while we exercise great care to have all seeds, bulbs and plants pure and reliable, and also true to name, we do not give any warranty, express or implied. If purchaser does not accept goods on these terms and conditions, they are to be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded. No officer, agent or employe of this company is authorized to make any warranty whatsoever.
If you want any articles not offered in this catalogue we will be pleased to have your inquiries and will give them prompt attention. We suggest if you do not have a copy of our large catalogue for this year (1909) that you have one mai1ed to you as it offers a full and complete line of merchandise for farmers, gardeners, horticulturlsts and flower lovers. It is had for the asking.
Some of our other Department Catalogues.
[column 1] FARM SEEDS.— With this catalogue we are sending a separate farm seed list of such grains and grasses as are suitable for fall sowing. Our stocks this year are especially good and we solicit your orders for anything you may need in this line.
POULTRY SUPPLIES.— We carry a most completre line of all poultry supplies, including our own specially prepared foods for fowls, apportioned in such way as to afford a perfectly balanced ration. We issue a handsome 20-page illustrated catalogue devoted to this department which will be mailed free upon request.
BIRD DEPARTMENT.— We handle many varieties of parrots, canaries and cage birds and issue an illustrated catalogue of birds and supplies, and also issue regularly special bulletins describing the stock on hand at time of mailing. Send for this catalogue and the bulletins, which are mailed free, and you will be in position to secure the best offerings.
[column 2] AQUARIA DEPARTMENT.— We offer in our Bird Catalogue several varieties of beautiful gold fish, together with globes, tanks and general aquarla supplies, and in a separate catalogue we offer a complete line of lovely seashells. These are shown true to nature by means of 300 specially prepared illustrations and the shell catalogue will be sent free if you want it.
CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS.— Orders for these goods should be addressed to Iowa Floral Co., Box 536, Des Moines, Iowa. If so addressed they do not get into the seed mail but go direct to the floral departmpnt for immediate attention the instant they are received. Promptness is absolutely essential in handling this class of business and the above address for your orders will save several hours. We issue a special catalogue illustrating set pieces, decorations, etc., and also issue a monthly price current quoting values. We will be pleased to mail these without cost to you and solicit your orders, as we are sure we can please you.
Our Complete Seed Catalogue for 1910 Will be ready January 1st, next. It illustrates and describes all of the best new and standard sorts of Flower, Vegetable, Field and Farm Seeds, Flower Plants, Bulbs and Nursery Stock, as well as Lawn and Garden Tools, and Poultry Supplies of all kinds, of which we have the largest and most complete stock in the West. It also lists a great many sterling novelties which we have tested and found worthy to offer our customers. If you are a customer it will be sent without request, but if we should overlook you in any way and you do not get your copy by January 15th next, we suggest you write for one. We will also be pleased to mail it to any of your neighbors whom you think would be interested.
4
2
FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS, PLANTS, SEEDS, ETC.
SPECIAL AUTUMN OFFERS FROM THE IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA
[text box] HOLLAND BULBS HYACINTHS NARCISSUS TULIPS, CROCUS
LILY OF THE VALLEY LILIES OF THE FIELD PAEONIES, IRIS HARDY PHLOX HERBACEOUS PLANTS HARDY SHRUBS AND VINES FOR FALL PLANTING
[column 2] ORDER EARLY.—Bulbs arrive from Holland about September 15th. The best time to order is just as soon as you receive this catalogue; then your order will be filled as soon as bulbs are received. Orders filled in rotation upon arrival of stock, and if yours is on file you are sure to receive choice fresh bulbs and get your order in full. Sometimes stock is exhausted later in fall and some items cannot be supplied to late customers. Please use the order sheet, as it makes it more convenient for us in filling orders. Terms are invariably cash with order, as we keep no book accounts in our mail order department, and the expense of sending goods C. O. D. is quite large. Postage stamps received as cash.
OUR PRICES.—Our constant aim is to make the highest quality the first consideration, and next to put our prices as low as good stock can be sold.
CHARGES PREPAID.—All Bulbs and Plants, except those noted, are sent prepaid by mail or express by the quickest and most direct routes unless ordered otherwise, and we guarantee their safe arrival.
[illustration]
[text box continued] ASPARAGUS FERNS BEGONIAS CARNATIONS CHRYSANTHEMUMS FERNS, GERANIUMS LANTANAS, PALMS ROSES AND BASKET PLANTS PLANT STANDS FLOWER POTS PLANT FOODS AND SUPPLIES
[column 2] Our Great "Bargain Bedding" Collection. 130 Fine Bulbs for only $1.25, postpaid to you, each item packed separately and plainly marked for effective planting.
5 Single White Tulips 5 Double White Tulips 5 Single Pink Tulips 5 Double Pink Tulips 5 Single Scarlet Tulips 5 Double Scarlet Tulips 5 Single Yellow Tulips 5 Double Yellow Tulips 5 Single Violet Tulips 5 Double Violet Tulips 10 White Crocus 10 Yellow Crocus 10 Purple Crocus 10 Light Blue Crocus 10 Striped Crocus 10 Blue Scilla 10 Snowdrops 10 Scarlet Anemones
We have only about 1,000 of these collections and you should order now to insure being in time.
5
3
IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.
DUTCH BULBS. AND WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH THEM.
The most beautiful and satisfying and the most easily grown of all our flowers, are those raised in the house and garden during the winter and spring months from "Dutch Bulbs," at a time when their beauty can best be appreciated because of the absence of other flowers. Nothing in the floral world surpasses the bulbous flowering plants in richness or purity of flowers, and their coloring ranges from the most d elicate shades to the gorgeousness of Oriental splendor. Among these we find the delightfully fragrant and beautiful Hyacinths, the showy Tulips, the elegant and popular Narcissus, the stately Lilies, the pretty little Crocus, and many other equally handsome kinds. Most of these bulbs are grown in Holland, although some are from France, Italy, China, Japan and the Bermudas. There is nothing prettier or more desirable than a window nicely arranged with these, and a very small assortment will fill the house with fragrance. All are of the easiest culture and no experience is required for their successful management; but they will give better returns for having the treatment advised in this book, and no one can fail to have "good luck" whether grown out-doors or in the house. It has been well said that "A Dutch bulb can snap its fingers at the most stupid amateur and grow and bloom in spite of him whether the house be light or dark, hot or cold."
[column 1] [image] 1in. [deep] Anemones 6in. apart ○——————►
2in. [deep] Crocuses 2in. apart ○——► Snowdrops 3in. apart ○———►
3in. [deep] Jonquils 6in. apart ○——————► Culchicums [4in. apart] ○————► Scillas 3in. [apart] ○———►
4in. [deep] Narcissus 12in. apart ○————————————► Hyacinths 7in. apart ○———————► Tulips 5in. apart ○—————►
5in. [deep] Lilies 14in. apart ○——————————————►
[column 2] NATIONAL BANNER COLLECTIONS. "RED, WHITE AND BLUE." Hyacinths, 2 of each color...40c Roman Hyacinths, 3 of each color...35c Tulips, 12 of each color...65c Crocus, 24 of each color...60c All Four Banners for $1.65.
[column 1] The real secret of successful bulb culture lies in buying the very best bulbs. Months of daily care may be lavished upon an ordinary Hyacinth, and the result will be disappointing; and again there is no comparison between the pleasure one gets out of a bulb that bears one Daffodil and a bulb that produces three to five golden trumpets.
The other secret of bulb culture is to get a wonderful root growth before the stem begins to shoot up; light soil, plenty of water and a cool, dark place will accomplish this. Our bulbs are imported direct by us; are solid, heavy and possess the hardiness to resist wet and cold. We handle only the best varieties of each kind. In the garden no single class of plants affords the pleasure that the hardy, spring-flowering bulbs do, but during the fall, as we see our summer favorites one by one falling and fading, we are liable to forget that this is the time to plant our bulbs in the garden for early spring blooming, and also to prepare our window gardens in the house for flowers during the winter months.
GOOD LUCK COLLECTION. For Indoor Planting.
1 Red Hyacinth 1 White Hyacinth 1 Von Sion Narcissus 1 Paper White Narcissus. 1 Porticus Narcissus 1 Chinese Sacred Lily 12 Freezias 1 Star of Bethlehem 12 Grape Hyacinths 10 Sweet Scented Jonqulls. 40 Choice Bulbs Postpaid for $1.
[column 2] [illustrations]