Iowa Seed Catalogs

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 8

BEANS. Dwarf Bush Varieties. One quart will sow 100 feet of drill. Dwarf or bush beans require no support and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep and drop the beans three inches apart in the drills. Beans are tender annuals and cannot be planted until danger of frost is past. A sandy loam is the best. The half pint packages will be found very desirable for small families. We furnish pints at one-half the quart price. Packages contain about two onuces [ounces]. Price includes postage except at peck and half peck rates. Deduct 15c from qt. rate if to be shipped by express. All varieties of beans are scarce owning to crop failure in many sections.

ERFURT EARLY PROLIFIC BROAD.-See novelties. Per pkt. 10c, 1/2 pint 20c, quart 65c.

IMPROVED EARLY VALENTINE.--About ten days earlier than the common Early Valentine. In addition to this it 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, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express or freight, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.25.

STRINGLESS GREEN POD BUSH.--The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation. Consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long green pods are absolutely stringless, and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. It is of immence value, not only to the market gardener but also to the amateur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. $.00, pk. $1.75.

BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA.--A dwarf or bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They are of bush form, growing 18 to 20 inches high, of stout, erect growth, yet branching and vigorous. An immense yielder. Does not always mature dry shelled beans in this latitude but you are sure of a good crop of green ones. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00.

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 variety we have is a great improvement on the old Golden Wax, having larger pods and being more prolific. This improved stock is one ot the handsomest beans we have ever seen, the pods being of dark, rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape For family or market you make no mistake in planting them. Pkt. 5c. 1/2pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $1.85.

EARLY REFUGEE, or THOUSAND TO ONE.--Most prolific green podded sort, thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50.

LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS.--Very early and prolific; long, green, tender, flat pods; matures quickly. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 700, pk. $1.25.

DAVIS WHITE WAX. - A new white, rustless, productive, wax-podded bean; pods flat, verv long, white, straight and handsome seeds, clear white; excels all other in hardiness and productiveness. Valuable for market gardeners' and canners' use. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10 pk. $2.00.

HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA.-Grows in compact bush form, producing enormous crops of delicious Lima beans which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush bean; is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing Limas; produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c; by exp. 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00.

WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX.-One of the earliest, hardiest and most productive of all wax beans, a week earlier than the Golden Wax, yields onethird more, and almost free from rust and spots. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c. qt. 60c; by exp. 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.

LARGE WHITE MARROW. - Excellent as a shelled bean. The beans are ivory white and double as large as the Navy. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by exp. 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.

CHINESE SAGO BEANS -A very small variety from China, which is quite a curiosity. See description with novelties. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 30c.

CHALLENGE BLACK WAX -Earlier, more productive and of better quality than the old Black Wax. Pods tender, round, fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. [60?]c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. 1.85.

PROLIFIC TREE, or California Branch. -- A valuable variety for field culture. Grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely, sometimes yielding 45 bu. per acre. The beans closely resemble White Navy. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c; by express, 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.

IMPROVED NAVY, or Boston Pea.--A wonderful improvement over the old-time Navy bean and in every way superior to the Michigan pea bean. Thi [This] variety makes a very desirable farm crop, especially in the far north. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c; by express, 1/2 pk. 60c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.25.

REMEMBER! That we prepay the postage at the quart rates.

THE IMPROVED NAVY BEANS LISTED ABOVE ARE A PROFITABLE

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.

38th Annual Catalogue

1908

[image: a white rose] Kaiserin

[image: a pinkish red rose] American Beauty

[image: a golden yellow rose] England's Favorite

[image: a pink rose] Killarney

[image: a woman sniffing a rose]

International Rose Collection 75¢ Postpaid.

2 Year Olds $1.75

[image: a red rose] King Oscar

[image: a yellow rose] Marechal Neil

Iowa Seed Co.

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Seedsmen to The American People.

Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.

International Rose Collection

The Rose is without doubt the world's most popular flower and almost every civilized country has a favorite variety of its own. It is with great pleasure that we offer this year this choice collection. The American Beauty, of course, heads the list, but our collection contains also the favorite varieties of the English, German, Irish, Swedish and French Nations.

No matter what else you may order this year, do not fail to put on your list one of these collections, as these varieties will make a permanent improvement to your grounds.

This collection really should sell for $1.50 in the ordinary sized plants but we have propagated a large number this season so that we are enabled to furnish them at the low price of 75¢ for one strong plant each of the six varieties.

American Beauty. - Our national favorite and of course we consider it the most beautiful of all. It is unequaled tor large size, beauty and fragrance. They do well grown in the open ground, and with slight protection live throughout the winter in the northern states. Flowers are very double of deep brilliant red shading to a rich crimson carmine. Has the true over-blooming qualities. Strong young plants ea. 15c, large two-year-old dormant plants 35c ea, doz. $3.25.

England's Favorite. - Our attention was immediately attracted by this charming, peculiar colored rose when we were traveling through Northern England where this variety is very popular. The outside petals are a rich, deep golden yellow, shading to deep coppery yellow toward the center of the flower. A hardy climber. Each 20c, doz. $1.75; two-year-old plants each 40c, doz. $3.50.

Kaiserin. - In Germany roses are very popular and it is not surprising that they have named this, their very choicest variety, the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria as it is decidedly the finest white everblooming hardy garden rose. It is not of a shiny, snowy whiteness but a soft pearly white lightly tinted with lemon at the center. It has proven to be the most free and continuous bloomer and most hardy of any double white rose that we know of. Buds are of faultless shape developing into large, very double flowers of exquisite fragrance. Each 15c, doz, $1.50; large two-year-old plants, each 30c, doz. $3.00.

Killarney. - For many years the Bridesmaid and La France have been the most popular pink varieties, but last season a new rose called the Killarney came to the front which is fast pushing out the other sorts with the city florists and the cut flowers sell at about fifty per cent higher prices. This is owing to the fact that the buds are especially long and the color of the rose is a peculiarly bright, living, rosy pink, different and more beautiful than any other pink rose that has ever been on the market. It is a free bloomer, easily grown, and of strong, healthy constitution, and we believe will produce as many flowers to the plant as any variety on our list. Each 20c, doz. $1.75; large two-year-old plants each 40c, doz. $3.50.

Marechal Neil. - The grand old French variety which is ever beautiful and of surpassing fragrance. It is a climbing rose which, when well cultivated, will produce an immense number of flowers and we have known single plants to have on more than five hundred roses at one time. They are hardy in the South but will not stand our severe winters here, and therefore must be taken in and kept dormant during the winter or can be kept growing in the house or conservatory. They are excellent winter bloomers. Each 15c, doz. $1.50; large two-year-old plants each 35c, doz. $3.25.

King Oscar. - This is one of those rich, dark, velvety, crimson roses which are so surpassingly beautiful and this new variety named after King Oscar, of Sweden, it seems to us, surpasses any heretofore offered. This is a hardy strong growing variety and flowers as freely as any dark colored sort, though it will not produce as many flowers during the season as the Kaiserin or Killarney. It is of such a rich, dark color that in comparison with other varieties it appears almost a maroon black. Each 20c, doz. $1.75; large two-year-old plants each 40c, doz. $3.50.

International Rose Collection. —

Consists of one strong plant each of the above six varieties for only 75 cents, or a large sized two-year-old plant of each ready to begin blooming at once, for only $1.75, sent prepaid to any town in the United States or Canada. Four collections for $5.75.

About Ourselves

The first question which comes to the mind of the prospective buyer ahout any seed house is "are they reliable." Almost everyone in Iowa who uses seeds knows the Iowa Seed Company and our Choice Iowa Seeds are sown in every neighhorhood in the state, but as this catalogue goes to many in all parts of the world who have not dealt with us, a few words about our business may help us to become better acquainted. This business was established abont [about] forty years ago, and it has grown until now it occupies a permanent place in the seed trade of the country.

The business has been under the same management many years past, the present manager having been connected with the company thirty years. During all this time we have been constantly in close touch with the farmers and gardeners, and know what will prove the most satisfactory in the various localities. Success in the seed trade depends almost entirely on the confidence of the people, and our customers have learned that they can rely implicitly on us.

Our Establishments.

This business has now reached such proportions and is so diversified that it is impossible to conduct it all under one roof, and the accompanying illustrations will help you appreciate our efforts in building up one of the most substantial business enterprises in the world to-day.

The Iowa Seed Store is so well known in Des Moines that it would be difficult to find even a child in this city of 80,000 inhabitants who does not known [know] its location. It occupies the large building at 613-615 Locust street within three or four blocks of the postoffice, express offices and principal railroad passenger stations. The large store room is full of interest to everyone who has a farm or garden, or who loves flowers. Here are located the offices and correspondence department. During our busy season we receive 2,000 to 5,000 letters every day. and it requires seventeen typewnters to answer the correspondence. We are always glad to have our customers call and examine our stock and manner of doing business.

32 new greenhouses erected during the past five years are devoted exclusively to growing plants for the mail order trade, and they contain a greater variety of plants than any other greenhouse establishment in the west. Hundreds of plant orders are filled daily during the busy season; small plant orders can be mailed direct from the branch postoffice nearby. They are located convenient to the electric car line and fronting on Kingman Boulevard, one of the finest driving streets in the city. Here we devote fully 12 acres to flowers, making the finest display to be found in the west.

The warehouse on South Fifth street we have occupied for many years for storage purposes only. Large lots of seed which come in after harvest, are thoroughly cleaned and then put away in this building and held in readiness for the spring trade.

Mail order building. — Our trade has increased so constantly that we purchase the ground at 208-210-212 S. Eighth St. about six blocks from the store, and erected thereon a large trade. The railway tracks beside the building give us excellent facilities for handling carload lots, and we are centrally located between the various freight depots, so that small shipments can be made promptly. Our machinery is operated by four electric motors, and we claim that our mills for cleaning seed cannot be surpassed. We can readily fill 2,000 to 4,000 orders per day in this building, and they are handled in such a careful way that errors seldom occur. Most of our employees have been with us many years and appreciate the importance of each order, no matter whether small or large, and no "green hands" handle seeds in bulk.

Seed farms. — It requires the seed crop from about 8,600 acres to supply our trade and the farms are widely isolated so as to avoid any danger of mixtures. Some seeds cannot be grown to advantage here, and we contract with practical seed growers elsewhere to grow for us. Our special Seed Corn House is illustrated on page 24 of this catalogue.

[image: a number of buildings owned by the Iowa Seed Company]

Establishments of the Iowa Seed Company Des Moines Iowa

Ware House

Green Houses

Seed Store

Offices

Mail Order Department

Seed Farms - 8600 Acres

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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IowA. [center column] BEANS. Dwarf Bush Varieties. One quart wilt sow 100 feet of drill.

Dwarf or bush beans require no support and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep and drop the beans three inches apart in the drills. Beans are tender annuals and cannot be planted until danger of frost Is past. A sandy loam is the best. The half pint packages will be found very desirable tor small families. We furnish pints at ·ne-halt the quart price. Packages contain about two ounces. Price includes postage except at peek, and half peek, rates. Deduct 15c from qt. rate if to be shipped by express. All varieties of beans are scarce owing to the crop failure in many sections.

ERFURT EARLY PROLIFIC BROAD.- See novelties. Per pkt. 100c, 1/2 pint 20c, quart 65c.

IMPROVED EARLY VALENTINE.-About ten days earlier than the common Early Valentine. In addition to this it 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 cen be taken at one picking, usually within thirty-five days after planting. Pkt.50, Yo pt. 150. qt. 45c; by express or freight, Yo pk. 850. pk. $1.25,

STRINGLESS GREEN POD.-The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation. Consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender fiavor. The finely shaped, loag green pods are absolutely stringless, and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. It is of immense value, not only to the market gardener but also to the amn,tnur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Pkt. 5c, Yo pt. 15c, qt. 500; by express. Yo pk. $1.00. pk. $1.75.

[image - Black and white image of bean pods and leaves] IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX

[left column] [image improved valentins beans and leaves] IMPROVED GOLDEN VALENTINE

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX-In spite of all tbe new sorts of beans being introduced every year, our trade calls for more Golden Wax than and other variety. This great popularity is due largely to the fact that the variety we have is a great improvement on the old Golden Wax, having larger pods and being more prolific. 'l'his improved stock is one of the handsomest beans we have ever seen, the pods a dark, rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape. For family or market you make no mistake in planting them. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c. qt, 50c; by express, 1/2 pk, $1.10, pk. $1 85.

DAVIS WHITE WAX.-A new white, rustless, productive, wax-podded bean: pods flat, very long, white, straight and handsome; seeds clear white; excels all others in hardiness and productiveness. One of the best tor shipping as snap beans and of the greatest value as a mar· ket variety, The length. uniformly perfect shape and fine color of the pods and the clear, white seed, make this one of the best for canners. It is just what they want, a long, straight, clear white pod which does not discolor in canning. Pkt. 5c, 1/2pt. 20c, qt. 60c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10. pk. $2.00.

CHALLENGE BLACK WAX.-Earlier, more productive and of better qual [illegible]; than the old Black Wax. Pods tender, round, fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 5c, ~ pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express. 1/2 pk, $1.10, pk. $1.85.

EARLY REFUGEF, or THOUSAND TO ONE.-Most prolific green podded sort, thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c. qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 85c. pk. $1.50,

PROLIFIC TREE, or California Branch.- A valuable variety for field culture. Grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely, sometimes yielding 45 bu. per acre. The beans closely remsemble White Navy. Pkt. 3c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c; by express, 1/2 pk. 75c pk. $1.25.

[center column] LARGE WHITE MARROW. - Fine as a shelled bean. The beans are ivory as the Navy. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c: by express 1/3 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.

IMPROVED NAVY, or Boston Pea.-An improvement. over the old-time Navy bean Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c; by express 1/3 pk. 60c, pk. $1.00.

WARDELL'S KIDNEY WAX.-One of the earliest, hardiest, and most productive of all wax beans. Yields a large crop of long, nearly straight, broad and creamy white. handsome pods. They are of good quality and always command a ready sale. Pkt. 5c, 1.2 pt. 20c, ct.60c; by express, 1/2 pk.$1.25, pk. $2.25.

CHINESE SAGO BEANS. -A very small variety from China, which is quite a curiosity. Pkt. 10c. 1/2 pt. 30c.

THE IMPROVED NAVY BEANS LISTED ABOVE ARE A PROFITABLE CROP FOR FARMERS.

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[image two stringless green beans] STRINGLESS GREEN POD.

HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA -Grows in compact bush form. producing enormous crops of deliscious Lima beans which can be as easilygathered as the common garden bush bean; is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climing Limas; produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c. qt. 66c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.

BURPEE'S BUSH LIMAA dwarf of bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They are of bush form, growing 18 to 20 inches high, of stout, erect growth, yes branching and vigourous; an immense yielder. Does not always mature dry shelled beans here, but yields a cro of green ones. Pkt. 3c, 1/2 pt. 20c. qt. 60c; by exp.1/2 pk.$1.35, pk.$2.50,

LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS.-Very early and prolific; long, green tender, flat pos; matures quickly. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by ex-, press, 1/2 pk. 73c, pk. $1.25. bu. $3.25.

[image illustration of greenbeans with two banners, banner 1 is Wardwell's, banner 2 is Kidney, wax, bean]

2 Condensed Seed And Plant Catalogue Vegetable Seeds

[image] Improved Golden Wax

Our stock of vegetable seeds we are sure cannot be excelled either in quality or selection by any firm in the country. as we watch our growing crops with great care. taking pains to isolate and keep pure and true to name. Every variety listed is desirable and has our recommendation. The packets are we believe as well filled as any reliable seed dealers in the United States and in fact a comparison has shown that they contain more seed on the average than those of any other firm whose packets we have secured. We pay the postage at these prices except on Beans Peas and Corn at the peck or bushel rates.

Notice. We thoroughly test all our seeds and nothing is sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect but we want it plainly under stood that while we exercise great care to have all seeds pure and reliable and also true to name we do not give any warranty express or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds 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 employee of this company is authorized to make any warranty whatsoever. However we have so much confidence in our seeds that we hereby agree to refill any retail order for vegetable or flower seeds free of charge should they prove otherwise than as we represent them. We know of no responsible seed firm in the world which guarantees seeds any further than this.

[image] Lazy Wifes Pole Bean

Asparagus

Columbian Mammoth White. Produces shoots which are white and stay white as long as fit for use. Per pkt. 5c oz. lOc 1/4 lb. 25c lb . 75c.

Palmetto. Pkt. 5c oz 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c lb. 50c. Convers Colossal. The standard variety. Pkt. 5c oz. lOc 1/4 lb. 15c lb. 40c.

Borecole Or Kale Extra Curled Mosbach. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c 1/4 lb . 40c lb. 1.25.

Dwarf German Green or Si berian. Popular. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 1/4 lb. 25c lb. 75c.

Bush Beans

Improved Early Valentine. Very early robust and vigorous and produces the true round curved pods very abundantly. Unexcelled in quality. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15c qt. 45c by express or freight 1/2 pk. 85c pk. 1.25.

Stringless Green Pod. The finely shaped long green pods are absolutely stringless and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15c qt. 50c by express 1/2 pk. 1.00 pk. 1.75.

Improved Golden Wax. This improved stock is one of the handsomest beans we have ever seen the pods a dark rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape. For family or market you make no mistake in planting them. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15c qt. 50c by express 1/2 pk. 1.10 pk. 1.85.

Challenge Black Wax. Earlier more productive and of better quality than the old Black Wax. Pods tender round fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15c qt. 50c. by express 1/2 pk. 1.10 pk. 1.85.

Wardwells Kidney Wax. One of the earliest hardiest and most productive of all wax beans. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 20c qt. 60c by express 1/2 pk. 1.25 pk. 2 .25.

Hendersons Bush Lima. Grows in compact bush form producing enormous crops of delicious Lima beans. Enormously productive. Pkt.5c 1/2 pt. 20c qt.60c by express 1/2 pk. 1.25 pk. 2.25.

Burpees Bush Lima. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 20c qt. 60c by express 1/2 pk. 1.35, pk. 2.50.

Pole Beans

Golden Cluster Wax. Generally considered the best of all wax pole beans. It bears profusely its long golden yellow pods from the middle of July till the vines are cut by frost. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15c qt. 50c by express 1/2 pk. 1.15. pk. 2.00.

[image] Market Gardeners Beet

Old Homestead. Enormously productive the pods hanging in great clusters. Entirely stringless pods are of a silvery green color. Can be grown with corn to good ad vantage. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15c qt. 45c by express 1/2 pk. 1.00 pk. 1.75.

Lazy Wife. The most popular pole bean. The pods of medium darkgreen 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. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 20c qt. 60c by express 1/2 pk. 1.25 pk. 2.25.

Cut Shorts. Pkt. 5c 1/2 pt. 15 qt. 45c express 1/2 pk. 90c pk. 1.60.

Beets

Early Crimson Globe. A very early variety, of spherical form. Cooks readily is very fine grained and flavor cannot be surpassed. Of uniform shape and size. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c. 1/4 lb. 25c lb. 75c.

Crosbys Improved Egyptian. A great improvement on the old Egyptian being thicker hand somer and more regular in shape smooth with very small tops and small tap root. Very popular with Des Moines Market gar deners for this purpose. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 1/4 lb. 25c lb. 70c.

Market Gardeners. The best and most profitable table variety. Its shape is well illustrated by the accompanying engrav ing. As will be noticed it is very symmet rical with small tap root and but few fibrous roots. Unusually small tops. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c 1/4 lb. 25c lb .75c.

Cauliflower

Danish Giant. A grand new variety of extra large size and about ten days later than the Snowball. Pkt. 20c oz. 2.50.

Hendersons Early Snowball. Throughout the country this is considered not only the earliest of all cauliflowers but it is more certain to make a head than any other sort. Our stock is extra choice and cannot be excelled. It is grown in the ocality where this variety originated by a grower whom we believe to be the best in the world. Pkt. 15c 1/4 oz. 65c. oz. 2.25.

Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Pkt. 10c 1/4 oz. 50c oz. 1.75.

Early Paris. Pkt. 5c oz. 50c.

[image] Hendersons Snowball Cauliflower

SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

BEANS.

Dwarf Bush Varieties. (One quart will sow 100 feet of drill.)

Dwarf or bush beans require no support and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep and drop the beaus three inches apart in drills. Beans are tender annuals and cannot be planted until danger of frost is past. A sandy loam is the best. The half pint packages will be found very desirable for small families. We furnish pints at one-half the quart price. Packages contain about two ounces. Price includes postage except at peck and half peck rates. Deduct 15c from quart rate if to be shipped by express. All varieties of beans are scarce owing to the crop failure in many sections and you should order early to be sure you get the variety you want.

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 variety 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 dark, rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape. For family or market you make no mistake in planting them. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $1.85.

CHALLENGE BLACK WAX.-Earlier, more productive and of better quality than the old Black Wax. Pods tender, round, fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, [IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.]

[SILVER WAX.] SILVER WAX.-A beautiful new wax bean with pods of peculiar silvery color. A strong grower, vigorous early, and very prolific. Pods are round, very tender, free from rust and diseases and the attractive shape and appearance together with its valuable qualities should make it one of the most popular beans on the list. Our illustration gives some idea of the symmetry of the pods but we cannot convey the beauty of, these beans in such a picture. Recommended to all lovers of wax beans. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c; by express, pk. $2. 00.

DAVIS WHITE WAX.-A new white, rustless, productive, wax-podded bean; pods flat, very long, white, straight and handsome; seeds clear white; excels all others in hardiness and productiveness. One of the best for shipping as snap beans and of the greatest value as a market variety. The length, uniformly perfect shape and fine color of the pods and the clear, white seed, make this one of the best for canners. It is just what they want: a long, straight, clear white pod which does not discolor in canning. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c. qt. 60c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.00. pk. $1.75

PROLIFIC TREE, or California Branch.-A valable variety for field culture. Grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely; sometimes yields 45 bu. per acre. The beans closely resemble White Navy and are marketed in the dry state on an equality with that variety. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c; by express, 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.

LARGE WHITE MARROW.-Fine as shelled bean. Beans ivory white and double as large as Navy. Especially fine if used as soon as ripe, either boiled or baked. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 15c. qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 75c. pk. $1.25.

IMPROVED NAVY, or Boston Pea.- An improvment over the old-time Navy bean. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 12c. qt. 35c; by express, 1/2 pk. 60c. pk. $1.00

STRINGLESS GREEN POD.-Only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation. It surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long green pods are absolutely stringless, and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Va'entines. Of immense vale, not only to the market gardener but also to the amateur who seeks a rare quality early bean for the home table. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50. [STRINGLESS GREEN POD.]

W ARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX.-One of the earliest, hardiest and most productive of all wax beans. Yields large crop of long, nearly straight, broad and creamy white, handsome pods. They are of good quality and always command a ready sale. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 50c; by express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.

EARLY REFUGE, or Thousand to One.-Most pro'ific green podded sort, thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5c, . 1/2pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.40.

LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS.-Very early and prolific; long, green, tender, flat pods; matures quickly. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express, 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25. {IMPROVED VALENTINE}

IMPROVED EARLY VALENTINE.- For many years the standard green pod variety. Very popu'ar. About ten days earlier than the common Ealry Valentine. In addition to this it 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, ususally within thirty-five days after planting. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c; by express or freight, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.25.

The Seed Beans are here all right. I want to thank you for being one of a thousand that has done exactly as you agreed. I think it is worthy of note in this day of dodging and trying to crawl out of some small hole. WARREN NUTTING, Faribault. Minn.

RESULTS HAVE DEMONSTARTED THAT OUR IMPORVED NAVY BEANS ARE A PROFITABLE CROP TO GROW

ESTABLISHED 45 years Francois Levet 1910 TRIUMP

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Iowa Seed Co SEEDSMEN TO THE AMPERICAN PEOPLE ONLY ONE THE BEST QUALITY Des Moines Iowa U.S