POP CORN. 
MAPLEDALE.—The most prolific pop corn in culti- 
vation. Its reported yields would scem tabulous if not 
attested by reliable growers. See illustration. The ears 
are often 8 or 10 inches long, well filled with bright, 
bandsome, white grains. The stalk is of vigorous 
growth, reaching a height of six feet. This corn for pop- 
ping is altogether unsurpassed, being perfect in this respect. 
The popped grains are of delicious flavor. Packet, 10 cents; 
pilt, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents, postpaid. =i 
QUEEN’S GOLDEN,.—This is perhaps the handsomest of AS 
all the pop corns when on the ear, Surpassing all others in size BS 
and color. It pops perfectly white, and a single kernel will 
expand to nearly an inch. Produces four to six ears on a 
stalk. My stock of this strain is often exhausted; but lam well : Ae Z 
supplied this year. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts., postpaid. MONARCH WHITE RICE. 
MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Everybody knows the old ; 
variety named White Rice. My strain is an improvement, with larger 
ears, and the ears more abundantly produced. Six ears on a stalk is not 
a rare performange for this prolific and profitable pop corn. The grains 
¥ are sharply pointed, and the ear is a handsome one. Most excellent for 
popping. Packet 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents, postpaid. 
RED BEAUTY.—A handsome variety. The grains are dark red, of 
great depth, and in shape resemble the White Rice. It is extremely early 
and very productive, often yielding 50 bushels per acre. It is ready to pop 
four months from planting. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 ets.; qt., 40 cts., postpaid. 
SILVER LACE.—A pop corn well deserving its name. Its superior 
tenderness and semi-transparent appearance when popped highly recom- 
mend it. Grows 5 to 6 feet high, producing 3 or4 ears to the stalk. The 
ears are of good appearance, 5 or more inches long, filled with smooth, 
\ round white grains. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts., posipaid. 
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EGG PLANTS EARLIEST DWARF PURPLE. 
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CULTURE.—The egg plant is of tropical origin and demands heat. Its growth should never 
be checked after the germination of the seed. It is therefore best started in a warm hotbed, £ 
preferably not too early in the spring, and transplanted at least once before going into the 
open ground. Itshould not be set out while there 1s the slightest danger of frost, or while the 
h nights are cool. Plant 2x3 feet, or closer in small gardens. Rich soil, high culture, plenty of % 
water and warm weather are essential to best results. Use 4 ounces of seed to the acre; packet 
for small garden. One ounce will yield 1,750 plants. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE.—The leading sort for home and market. Plant is 
a vigorous grower. Fruit large, fine and free from thorns, and produce until frost. Skin of 
a rich purple. Flesh white and of good flavor. I can highly reeommend my carefully selected 
2 strain of this egg plant fo market sardeners andamateurs. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c¢.; 14 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00. 
BLACK PEKIN.—A widely favorite egg plant. It produces handsome, nearly round, solid 
fruit, weighing 4 to 8 pounds, of good quality and maturing 
early. Very productive and satisfactory. Packet, 10 cents; 
ounce, 30 cents; 44 pound, $1.00; pound $3.50. ; 
EARLY LONG PURPLE.—Early and prolific. The fruit 
is of a peculiar shape, as shown in the illustration. The qual- 
ity is good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 
EARLIEST DWARF PURPLE. — Resembling N. Y. 
Improved Purple exactly in shape, but considerably smaller 
in size, and reaching maturity a month earlier. Prolific and 
desirable. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts. 
NEW WHITH. — This is the best of the white 
varieties. It may be described as a creamy white 
form of the N. Y. Improved Purple, having the ex- 
cellent points of that standard sort. It has unex- 
celled table qualities. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 30¢.; 14 1b., $1.00. 
GOURDS. 
CULTURE.—Gourds are tender annuals, of trail- 
ing or climbing habit. The seed should not be 
planted until the ground is warm and danger of 
frost over. Plant in hills and cultivate the same 
as cucumbers. Leave only 3 or 4 plants in a hill, 
and allow the vines to ramble or train over a trel- 
lis. Gourds are used for a variety of useful and 
ornamental purposes. Sow 2 ounces to 100 hills. 
SUGAR TROUGH.—A very large gourd, hold- 
ing from 4to 10 gallons, with a hard and thick shell, 
but light and durable, lasting for years. It is em- 
) ployed for a variety of purposes, from a bucket to 
hen’s nest, and even for packing lard. Make hills 
8 feet apart each way. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts. 
DISH CLOTH.—The peculiar lining of this val- 
uable gourd gives it its name. The fruit grows 
about two feet long. The interior membrane is 
serviceable for a variety of household purposes, 
being used as a dish cloth, a sponge, and even asa 
hood or bonnet. The fibre is tough, elastic and 
durable. Start under glass in the North. Pkt, 5e. 
ORANGE OR TRUE MOCK ORANGE.—A 
good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into 
the family sewing basket. A beautiful and rapid 
climber, quickly covering trellises. Fruit the size 
and shape of an orange. Pkt., 5 cts; 0z., 15 cts. 
DIPPER. — A well Known and useful gourd. 
When grown on the ground the stem is much 
curved; but on a trellis the weight of the fruit 
makes the stem or handle straight. These 
gourds make very serviceable long handled 
dippers, holding from a pint to a quart or 
more. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
NEST EGG.—This interesting gourd pro- 
duces white fruit exactly the size and shape 
of a hen’s egg.» The matured fruit does not 
crack, and will serve\ for years as a nest egg; 
for use in darning stockings, or for orna- 
mental purposes. The vine is a rapid grower, 
useful for covering screens or trellises. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
MIXED.—In this mixture of gourd seeds I 
~ Offer all the above mentioned sorts, so that 
= my friends may enjoy a number of curious 
Es Sap y = novelties by purchasing a single packet. 
NEST EGG GOURD. Packet, 10 cents; 8 packets, 25 cents. 
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