MAPIiEDAI^B. — Without 

 doubt the most productive Pop 

 Corn in cultivation; some of tho 

 reports are fabulous, but are so 

 well substantiated by affidavits 

 that there is no question of their 

 truthfulness. The illustration 

 herewith given is an excellent 

 idea of its proliflcnebs, as well as 

 the size of ears, which are often 

 8 or 10 inches long, and filled out 

 with bright, handsome while i 

 grains. It is of remarkably vig- ' 

 orous habit of growth, the stalks 

 frequently growing ti feet higli. 

 Always pops pure white, and at 

 all times of delicious flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts. 



GOLDEN TOM THUMB 



This is certainly a great curios- 

 ity. The stalks seldom grow 

 more than 18 inches high. Ears 

 which are only 2 to 2>^ inches 

 long, are com pactly filled with 

 golden yellow grains, which, 

 when popped, expand to a large 

 size. I venture to say that it 

 will be an attraction to every 

 flower or vegetable garden. A 

 hill or two planted alongside of 

 tall growing field corn would be 

 Interesting to show visitors to 

 your garden. Packet, 10 cents. 



REO BEAUTY.— A new va- 

 riety of extreme beauty. The 

 grains are a handsome dark red, 

 of great depth, and in shape 

 very much like the well known 

 white rice. It is exceedingly early 

 and very productive, 50 bushels ' 

 per acre being a common yield. 

 Very sweet, crisp and tender, and ] 

 ready for popping four months ; 

 from planting. Packet, 10 cents; 

 pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. i 



SILVER luAVK. 



SILVER IiACE.— 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, metaUic, white grains, Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cents. 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN. 

 Q,UEEWS GOLDEIV.— This Is the handsomest ot aU Pop Corns, 

 and every one of my customers should plant at least a few hills 



of It. It surpasses all others in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white 

 and a single kernel will expand to nearly one inch. Often produces from 

 three to four ears to the stalk. In former years demand has exceeded my 

 supply; but I have grown for this season's trade a very large stock, so that I 

 think I can promise to fiU all orders. Pkt., lOc; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; postpaid. 



NEST-EGG 

 GOURD 



SOURDS 



DISH-CLOTH GOURD.— The pecu- 

 liar hning of this fruit, which is sponge- 

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

 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 

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

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

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

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

 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 



an article of commerce. They 



are sold by druggists in New 



York, Philadelphia and Boston, 



while in England their sale and 



use are quite general. Every 



I housewife should procure a 



packet of this seed. 



Packet, 10 cents. 



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»Fery large size, holding from 4 to 10 gallons 

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

 light and durable, lasting for many years. 

 Tliey 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. 

 25 cents. 



DISH.CLOTH GUUllD, 



$1.00 i^ii $1.50 



Worth of Seeds 

 in Packets. 



JAPANESE 

 CLIMBING 



GOURD 



This beautiful .lapan- 

 ese cUmbing 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 cherrj', of 

 light green color 

 striped with white. 

 Worthy a place on 

 every suburban home. 

 Packet, 10 cents, 

 30 



MONARCH WHITE RICE. 



MONARCH WHITE RICE.— Every growerof 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 stalk being a frequent 

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

 10 cents ; pint, 20 cents ; quart, 35 cents. ' 



DIPPER GOURD. 



DIPPER GOURD.— When grown on the ground the stems 

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

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

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

 pers, will last foryears, and are particularly 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 OOUBD. 



