The Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa 
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Lettuce 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Early Curled Simpson —The best known variety of 
garden lettuce. Beautiful light green, curled leaves. 
Can be sown from early spring to August. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Improved Hanson —As a head lettuce the Hanson 
has no superior. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.40. 
Black Seeded Simpson —This is the standard va¬ 
riety with market growers who grow lettuce under 
glass or in frames. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; 
lb., $ 1 . 00 . 
Grand Rapids —A light green, crumpled leaf let¬ 
tuce, a good garden or forcing variety. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb. $1.30. 
New York —A new sort producing immense heads. 
The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy white, 
crisp, tender and delicious. A sure header under 
most trying conditions. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; X A lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.70. 
Prize Head —Heads large and rather loose, with 
very good flavor. Leaves edered with reddish brown. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
California Cream Butter —A cabbage lettuce with 
round, solid head. Inside leaves are very rich cream 
yellow color. Rich and buttery to the taste. Heads good size and com¬ 
pact. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.30. 
Mixed Lettuce—A mixture of all the varieties listed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
% lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Endive 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow about 60 square feet. 
Giant Fringed—Also called winter lettuce. Strong, vigorous grower, 
making large white heart. Leaves are beautifully curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.05. 
Egg Plant 
Improved New York —Our strain of this leading market variety we 
believe to be unsurpassed. Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white, 
of excellent quality. Very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.80. 
Ground Cherry 
Improved Yellow —Ground cherries are a most excellent garden fruit. 
They have a delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; X A lb., $1.85; lb., $7.10. 
Large Purple —The old-time purple 
ground cherry. Fruits are much larger 
than the yellow but not so rich in qual¬ 
ity. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; X A lb., $1.85; 
lb., $7.10. 
Gourds 
black seeded simpson lettuce Cultivate like cucumbers. They 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 nest eggs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
25c; % lb., 70c. 
Dipper —Makes a light, convenient dipper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X A lb., 70c. 
Sugar Trough —Very large and strong grower. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X A lb., 70c. 
Luffa, or Dishcloth —Has a peculiar lining, making a natural dishcloth or sponge. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X A lb., 70c. 
Hercules’ Club —Grows to immense size—4 to 5 feet in length. Sold by some 
as Tasmanian Bean. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X A lb., 65c. 
Mixed Utility —Seeds of the above, mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; X A lb., 65c. garden huckleberry 
Kohl Rabi Garden Huckleberry 
Most excellent vegetable, intermediate between the Grows about three feet high and just loaded with 
cabbage and turnip. Cultivate like cabbage. clusters of berries, which are jet black when ripe. Make 
X A lb *^ 0 cMb * P $2 W * mmense slZe ' "’ C ’ 0Z ‘’ C ’ delicious pies, mpseprves and jams. Directions for cook- 
4 Early White Vienna— The flesh is whiteA^C4d<PO&’ ?>hckfe<UNot edible when raw. Pkt., 5c; 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; X A lb., 60c; lb., $2.10. oz., 75c; A4 lb.,^"* 0 ot; 
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