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Title: 32nd annual catalogue
Identifier: CAT31285652 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Iowa Seed Co. (Des Moines, Iowa); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Des Moines, Iowa : Iowa Seed Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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CANDYTUFT, Giant Empress.—One of the finest varieties in cultivation. Theplantis of very branching habit and when fully grown and covered with its pure white flowers resembles a floral candelabra. Pkt. 7c. Snow Queen.—An extra fine dwarf pure white variety, grows rapidly, remaining full flower for about 3 months. Pkt. 5c. Best Mixed.—Mixture of all varieties and colors. Pkt. 3e, oz. 40c. Sempervirens —Profuse white blooming perennial, adapted for rockeries, baskets, etc., coming in flower early in the spring. Pkt. 10c. COSMOS, Mammoth Perfection.— Flowers double the size of the old large flowering cosmos, measuring 12 to 15 inches in circumference; the petals are broader and over- lapping; flowers white, pink or crimson. Seed should be sown early in the house as they are quite late. Pkt. 7c. Early Dawn Mixed.—Two months earlier than any other variety. Many colors mixed. Very pretty. Pkt. 10c. All Colors Mixed—Pkt. 5c. CELOSIA, Giant Em ress —Very handsome either for pot plants or specimen plants in beds, where they excite the curiosity of visitors more than almost any plant that can be grown. It is not uncommon for heads to measure over 12 inches in breadth; very bright reddish purple combs and dark bronze foliage. Pkt. 10c. Cristo Mixed.—Beautiful large Cockscomb varieties. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. Ostrich Feather.—Beautifully curled crimson plumes. Pkt. 7c. Golden Glow —This is one of the most artractive novelties of the season. Plants large and produce many handsome flowers 6 to *0 inches in diameter and of a most attractive bright, rich golden yellow color. Pkt. 10c. Mixed V rieties —Includes both the Cockscomb and feathered sorts. Pkt. 3c. CLlTORIA, Ternatea.—A beautiful perennial plant which is suitable for pots or the garden, and which blooms freely the first season from seed; blossoms shaped like Sweet Peas and of a dark, rich indigo blue with a white center. Pkt. 10c. DELPHINUM—(Perennial Larkspur ) Mixed. Pkt. 5c. D0LICH0S or Hyacinth Bean.—Desirable climbing plant; mixed colors; pkt. 5 DAHLIAS, Double Mixed.—Our seed is of the finest strain and produces mag- nificent, large, very double flowers of the richest shades. If the seed is sown early 3n the spring they will bloom the first year. Pkt. 7c. New Tom Thumb —Very pretty little plants, only 12 to 15 inches high, of bushy habit of growth, and they come into flower very early; showy, single.flowers of many colors. Pkt. 7c. Single Mixed.—Pkt. 5c. ESCHSCHOLTZIA, Single Mixed—California poppies. Showy summer flowering plants; large saucer-shaped flowers of striking brilliancy in the sunlight. They flower pro- fusely throughout the season. Mixed colors. Pkt. 4c. . Double Mixed.—We believe the double form of this flower will prove very satisfactory to all flower lovers. Pkt. 5c. Golden West.—A giant flower from 3y2 to 6 inches across, with wide overlapping petals often delicately waved at the edge. It is of a rich golden yellow color, some specimens having a dark orange blotch in the center. Pkt. 10c. EUPHOEBIA HETER0PHYLLA —Known as 'Fire on the Mountain," or "Mexican Fire Plant." Pkt. 10c. Marginata — Leaves green and white, called Snow on the Mountain.' Pkt. 5c. FERNS—Fine mixed varieties. Pkt. 15c. FEVERFEW —Handsome double white flowers. Pkt. 5c. FUCHSIA.—Fine plants can easily be raised from the seed, which will bloom freely dur- ing the summer in a cool, moist situation in the open air. On the approach of frost in the fall they can be taken up and planted in pots. A packet contains about 15 seed. Finest double and single mixed. Pkt. 10c. GLADIOLUS - A well known flower, easily grown from seed, and we should like to have all our customers try raising them in this way. This seed is of our own growing, from the best varieties, and will produce an assortment sure to please any lover of flowers. Bloom the second year from seed. Pkt. 8c. GERANIUM, Choice Mixed.—These favorite plants are easily raised from seed, which will frequently reward the cultivator with charming new varieties. Plants from seed started early in the house will bloom the first summer in the garden. The seeds come up irregularly; some come up in a few days and others later. Pkt. 5c. Good Venture —A greatly improved strain of geranium seed grown by a specialist, which we are sure will delight anyone. Pkt. 15c. GOURDS Ornamental Varieties Mixed.—A great variety of these curious fruited climbers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. HOLLYHOCK, Fine Mixed—No garden flower is more showy or admired. Start seeds in a box in house in February or March, and about May 1st transfer to perma- nent place in garden where they will produce elegant spikes of flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. Double Pure White.—Large, clear, pure white flowers about 3 inches in diameter. Handsome in cut flower work. Pkt. 10c. Chater's Prize Doubl > Mixed —Has magnificent double flowers 3 to 4 in. across and all of brightest colors. Flowers are quite as beautiful and perfect as those of the Camelia. A mixture of seventeen prize varieties including all colors and shades known. Pkt. 10c. Alleghany Mammoth Fringed.—Entirely new and distinet variety, Flowers single, semi-double and double, of rich colors and fine form. Pkt. 7c. HELIOTROPE, Fine Mixed —Great favorite with flower lovers for beauty and fragrance; suited for beds or borders, where they will bloom in summer, and may be potted and cut back for winter blooming. Saved from choice plants. Pkt. 5c. New Mammoth —Grand-new variety producing immense clusters of flowers. 10c. ICE PLANT.—Leaves and stems appear covered with ice crystals. Pkt. 5c.

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