SILVER LACE. 



SILVER LACE.— Well deserves its name, for its superior tenderness and 

 beautiful transparency when popped recommend it to all. Grows five to six feet 

 high, very productive, producing three to four perfect ears on a stalk. The ears. 

 are very handsome, five to six inches long and always filled out to the end with 

 smooth, round, metallic, white grains, Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cents. 



MAPLEDAL E Without 



doubt the most productive Pop Corn 

 in cultivation, some of the reports 

 are fabulous, but are so well sul>stan- 

 tiated by affidavits that there is no 

 question of their truthfulness. The 

 illustration herewith given is an ex- 

 cellent idea of its prohficness, as well 

 as the size of ears, which are often 

 8 or 10 inches long, and filled out 

 with bright, handsome white grains. 

 It is ot remarkably vigorous habit of 

 growth, the stalks frequently growing 

 6 ft. high. Its popping qualities are 

 Al as the grams always pop pure 

 white, and are at all times of deli- 

 cious flavor. Pkt.lOc. : pt. 30c. : qt.SOc. 

 GOLDEN TOM THUMB 

 POP CORN.— This is certainly a 

 great curiosity. The stalks seldom 

 grow more than 18 inches high. In 

 addition, its dark green foliage cer- 

 tainly makes it an ornament to any 

 flower garden ; while stalks only 

 grow V/2 feet tall, each stalk will 

 produce from two to three perfect 

 little ears, which are only 2 to 1% 

 inches long. Ears are compactly 

 filled with bright, golden yellow 

 grains, which, when popped, expand 

 I? to large size. As will be seen from 

 the cut, the ears are set very 

 low down, at times starting only 6 

 inches from the ground. Stalks do 

 not stool. I venture to say that it 

 will be an attraction to every flower 

 or vegetable garden in which it is 



planted this season. For the sake of QUEEN'S GOLDEN. 



comparison, it would not be a bad QUEEX'S GOLDEN.— This Is the handsomest of all Pop Corns, 



idea to plant a hill or two of one of and every one of my customers should plant at least a few hills 

 the larger varieties of field corn in of It. It surpasses all others in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white 

 the patch with Tom Thumb, as it and a single kernel will expand to nearly one inch. Often produces from 

 would be interesting to show the vis- three to four ears to the stalk. In former years demand nas exceeded my 

 itor to your garden this Summer, this supply; but I have grown for this season's trade a very large stock, so that I 

 pigmy among giants. Pkt., 15c. i think I can promise to fill all orders. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; postpaid. 



MONARCH WHITE RICE. 



MONARCH WHITE RICE — Every grower of Pop Corn is acquainted 

 with White Rice. This is an improvement on the old variety, ears being much 

 larger and produced in greater abundance. Six ears on a staik being a frequent 

 occurrence. Grains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. Packet, 

 10 cents ; pint, 25 cents ; quart, 45 cents. 



NEST-EGG 

 GOURD 



GOURDS 



DISH-CLOTH GOURD.— The pecu 

 liar lining of this fruit, which is sponge- 

 like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth. The fruit grows about two feet in 

 length, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing 

 contrast with a silvery-shaded dark green foliage. Many ladies prefer this dish-cloth to anything 

 that can be made. For the bath and for all uses of the toilet in general the Dish Rag Gourd is 

 j. taking the place of the sponge. It is, in fact, a sponge, a soft brush and a bath-glove combined 

 w and are almost indestructible, for the fibre wears away almost imperceptibly and as long as 

 J any part is left they are as good as new. Even with daily use they will last for years, and tak- 

 t> ing into consideration that a packet of seed contains sufficient to raise at least 30 to 50 gourds 

 O and the different uses it can be applied to around the house, it is something everyone should 

 © grow. In the North the seed should be started in a hot-bed. The dried interiors of these 



gourds have already become 

 ? vgv t -*]P K~ -^ja^fl^ lBv -~— ^vCTt_ -» ~V an article of commerce. They 



■2 j^ jHl^Sm^!?w*iXi SS££ L C^cc&L / J 5&^£!Z<r\\* are solcl DV druggists in New 

 i ^^^KBf^^Spll^^^wWK^^^S^^K^fe^ 5- York, Philadelphia and Boston, 

 E wlwO'K^ lliwWi.^'\l^£isft?^I^w"v>v wlme m England their sale and 

 ^'ysffi giaiteSC 'OR M'isr^Hsail^g'SCT&^X A ^ use are quite general. Every 

 W syJJiJBmfml&iMlWPVtPv d ^y' \J™ N «»fc| (rj**" U) ^ housewife should procure a 



packet of this seed. 



NEST-EGG GOURD.— A capital nest-egg. 

 Produces fine, white fruit, exact size and shape of 



an egg, and so similar as to often deceive growers. 

 Do not crack and will last for years. A rapid 

 grower, very ornamental, useful for covering 

 screens, etc. Boys can make lots of money by 

 sowing this gourd, and selling them to their 

 neighbors for nest-eggs. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts. 



SUGAR TROUGH This variety grows 



to a very large size, holding from 4 to 10 gallons 

 each, having hard, thick shells, very strong, but 

 light and durable, lasting for many years. 

 They are used for a great variety of purposes, 

 such as buckets, baskets, soap and salt dishes, 

 nest-boxes, etc., and have been used for pack- 

 ing lard. They are as easily grown as pump- 

 kins. Plant in" hills 8 feet apart each way, 



| when the ground is warm and settled, Pkt., 

 10 cents ; oz., 

 ■£> cents 



DISH.CLOTH GOURD. 



Packet, 10 cents. 



Have you ever tried 



to make up a 



Club for 



MAULE'S SEEDS? j.' 



JAPANESE 

 CLIMBING 



GOURD 



This beautiful Japan- 

 ese climbing annual, 

 with its handsome cut 

 leaved foliage, is one 

 of the most remark- 

 able and novel climb- 

 ers the East has ever 

 produced. Of rapid 

 growth and easy 

 culture, bears most 

 profusely odd and 

 attractive fruits, about 

 the size of a cherry, of 

 light green color 

 striped with white. 

 Worthy a place on 

 every suburban home. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 39 



DIPPER GOURD. 

 DIPPER GOURD.— When grown on the ground the steins 

 will be curved, as shown in the engraving, while if raised as a climb- 

 ing vine on the trellis, the weight of the blossom end will cause the 

 stem to grow straight. They are very easilv prepared for use as dip- 

 pers, will last foryears, andareparticularly'valuable for dipping hot 

 liquids— the handles do not readily become hot. Dippers of various 

 sizes, of a capacity from a pint to a quart and a half, can be had 

 from a few vines. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 25 cents. 



JAPANESE CLIMBING GOl'KD. 



