32nd annual catalogue (1902) (20572503251)

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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GLOBE OF GOLD SUNFLOWEFe CENTURY MAMMOTH VERBENA. Special Mixture of Flower Seeds. Many persons derive pleasure from watching the growth of a varied bed of flowers, entirely out of the usual trim garden style, while others desire a much more extended collection than their means will permit. To both of these classes the following special mixtures will appeal: MIXTURE OF FRAGRANT ANNUALS-Carefully made up from seeds of fragrant flowers only. A bed of these will give rich perfume throughout the day and evening while some of them are also suitable for cutting. Pkt. 10c. MIXTURE OF CLIMBERS.—This is a liberally filled pack- et of seed of many beautiful annual climbers suitable for grow- ing together. Pkt. 10c. WILD GARDEN MIXTURE—Over 400 kinds of such flow- er seeds as are suitable to be planted together; altogether forming a mass of bright colored flowers and beautiful foliage which is sure to interest and please. Our illustration will give some idea of the possibilities in growing flowers from this mixture. Select a light, rich soil, as free from weeds as pos- sible; plant in this latitude about the 1st of May. Pkt. 5c, Y2 oz. 20c, oz. 35c. MIXED BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS —About fifty varieties. Every garden should contain a good assortment and it will be easily obtained in this way. Pkt. We. MIXED EVERLASTINGS—A grand assortment of all sorts of everlasting flowers, suitable for bouquets, etc. Per packet 10 cents. LOW GROWING ANNUALS —This miAcure contains seeds of a great variety of low growing annuals, few of which exceed four to six inches in height, and which, sown in beds or borders, present the appearance of Turkish xugs, carpeting the ground in their wide range of colorings and forms. Pkt 10c. FLOWERS FOR BOUQUETS.—This mixture embraces seeds of annuals producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly all of them having long stems. Planted in a section of the garden this will furnish a con- stant supply of cut flowers. Pkt. IOC , £ a i ... INTERNATIONAL NOVELTIES MIXED.—Each year we make a grand test of floral novelties, obtaining seed therefor from all parts of the world, and our trial fields exhibit a truly magnificent display of flowers never before grown here. A few of the new varieties did not do well with us. but they may prove valuable in other climates or on have. i for 25c LAWN FLOWER MIXTURE.—A special mixture of low growing, quick blooming flowers very desirable for sowing with Lawn Grass Seed in the spring. They come up quickly, afford shelter for grass seed and will bloom by the time the grass requires cutting the first time. Also desirable for sowing on an old lawn very eaTly irJthe season. Everyone will be pleased with this mixture as it adds greatly to the beautiful appearance of the lawn, Price per ounce package only 25c * MIXED GRASSES.—A mixture of the ornamental grasses suitable to grow in masses. Makes a striking as well as useful collection. Valuable for making up in to winter bouquets. These should be cut just as they come into bloom and dried in the shade. Very useful for working np with the everlastings into winter ornaments; they lend a grace and beauty not obtainable with- out them. Pkt. 5c. All of the above mixtures are carefully pre- pared from choice fresh seeds, and cannot fail to give satisfaction. The packets are lib- erally filled, and in no other manner can so many seeds be obtained at such light cost. Am much pleased with the flower seedsand plants purchased from you.—Jtobert Eccles, New Haven. Fenn. *
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