The Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa 
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Squash 
One ounce of early varieties will plant about 40 hills, 2 pounds per 
acre. One ounce late varieties will plant about 20 hills, 4 pounds per acre. 
Table Queen Squash—Introduced by us, and listed for several seasons 
under the name Des Moines squash. Just the right size, averaging 6 
inches long and 4 inches in diameter. Color, dark green; shell hard, 
smooth and rigid. Just wash it clean, cut in half, take out the seeds, 
bake 20 minutes and you will have the nicest squash you ever tasted. 
Splendid for pies. Ripens in the fall. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; 
lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25. 
True Hubbard—This is the most popular winter squash grown. Hard, 
green shell; flesh bright orange-yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and 
rich flavor; keeps well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; !4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.25. 
Golden Hubbard—Also called Red Hubbard. A counterpart of the old 
Green Hubbard, except in color, which is bright, deep orange-yellow. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.30; 5 lbs., $6.25. 
Syme’s Blue Hubbard—A new strain of Hubbard. Color, clear, light 
blue; thick shelled and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; !4 lb., 45c; lb., 
$1.50; 5 lbs., $7.25. 
table queen squash 
Banana—A distinct variety of fall and winter squash. 
Very prolific. Grows to 2 feet or over in length; very fine 
grained, heavy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.30; 
5 lbs., $6.25. 
Golden Bush—The earliest of all and quite a favorite 
with all who like summer squash. Bright golden yellow 
color and of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25. 
White Bush Scalloped—Like Golden Bush. Sometimes 
called “Patty Pan.” Differs from the Golden Bush in 
color only. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs.* 
$4.75. 
Early Bush Crookneck—Splendid, early, productive and 
of fine quality. Shape long, with curving neck; skin 
warted. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs.* 
$4.75. 
Turnips 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 2 pounds will 
sow an acre. 
For early, sow in April in drills half an inch deep and 
12 inches apart; thin to 6 inches apart in the drill. For 
main crop sow broadcast in July and August, and before 
a shower if possible. 
Early White Model—The handsomest and earliest. Fine 
grained and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 
5 lbs., $3.50. 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan—Much like the above, 
but has purple top. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c; 
5 lbs., $3.25. 
White Egg—A quick growing, egg-shaped, perfectly 
smooth, pure-white variety with small top and rough 
leaves. The flesh is very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 
lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50. 
Golden Ball (Orange Jelly)—A beautiful bright yellow 
fleshed turnip of medium size and universally sweet and 
delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 55c; 
5 lbs., $2.50. 
Purple Top Globe—The largest yielder of any turnip on 
the list. True to its name in shape and color. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
Purple Top Strap Leaved—The standard for late plant¬ 
ing. Of good size, flat shape, pure white below with 
purplish-red top. Excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 15c; lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
Rutabaga 
Also called “Swede” turnips. A splendid table vege¬ 
table, also grown for stock feeding. Superior to turnips 
in quality. 
Improved American—Very solid, good shape, smooth 
dn, small neck, keeps well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; 
., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
purple top globe turnips 
Strawberry Plants 
Strawberries will grow in any climate and thrive in most 
any soil. They are so easily grown and so abundantly satis¬ 
factory that they should be in every garden. We are offering 
just one variety of the June Bearing and one variety of the 
Everbearing sort. 
Senator Dunlap (June Bearing)—Of medium size, very 
hardy and productive. Vigorous grower. Remains in bear¬ 
ing until quite late. Is unsurpassed in quality. Is still the 
best all-around variety. 100 for 50c; 1,000 for $3.50. 
Progressive (Everbearing)—Of vigorous habits. The 
plants multiply better than most of the everbearing varieties. 
The berries are smooth and uniform in size; of deep crimson, 
glossy color and of excellent quality. 100 for $2.00; 1,000 
for $10.00 
