. 32nd annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. VINE PEACH. A splendid novelty intro- duced by us. The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the musk melon vine, and re- quires the same cultivation. The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped, and of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat russetted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving, they are superb. Receipts for preparing for the table will oe sent with each order. In t
. 32nd annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. VINE PEACH. A splendid novelty intro- duced by us. The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the musk melon vine, and re- quires the same cultivation. The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped, and of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat russetted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving, they are superb. Receipts for preparing for the table will oe sent with each order. In the west and northwest, where fruit is scarce, they are becoming popular, as they are easily cultivated, wonderfully pro lific, and can be used in ev ^i^s^iEfssexcept t,hat they are not usuaily One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and produee plants for one acre. This is a paying crop and will do well in this State. The following vari- eties have been thoroughly tested in this climate. Early in the spring burn a brush pile on the ground to be used for seed bed. Then thoroughly Pulverize the soil, digging and mixing in ashes. Sow seeds very shallow. When plants are six inches high transplant into rows four feet apart. MAMMOTH MUSCATELLE—Originated in the private gardens of the Shah of Persia, Very early, leaves long, small ri5bed, and of nnest possible texoure. Pkt, 5c, oz. 25c, M lb. 65c. HESTER.—Ripens early; adaptable to a wide range of soil and latitude, therefore surest. 1 ellow. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 20c, M lb. 75c. BIG HAVANA.—Heavy cropper, fine tex- ture, delightful flavor, -earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, y± lb. 65c. CONNECTICUT SEED adapted to this climate. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, J4 lb. 65c. Last year I sent an order to the Iowa Seed Co f J^^Ully au,d promptly fined and I never had seed to grow" better Springsth.^'e8etables were of class MZs, Sweet ^^^J^Sr011'3^ -eyingytheS?egsurof £u?. Please note that th
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