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POP CORN. 



MAPL.EDALE.— The most prolific pop corn in culti- 

 vation. Its reported yields would seem fabulous if not 

 attested bj- reliable growers. (See illustration. The ears 

 are often 8 or 10 inches long, well filled with bright, 

 handsome, 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 tlavor. Packet, 10 cents; 

 pii.t. 2o cents; quart, 40 cents, postpaid. 



Q,UEEX'S GOLDEN.— This is perhaps the handsomest of 

 all the pop corns when on the ear, surpassing all others in size 

 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 I am well 

 supplied this year. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts., postpaid. 



MONARCH ■\VHITE RICE.— Everybody knows the old 

 variety named White Rice. My strain is an improvement, with larger 

 ears, and the ears more abundantly produced. 8ix ears on a stalk is not 

 a rare performance for this prolilic 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 

 lour months from planting. Pkt., 10 cts.; pi., 25 cts.; 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 ti feet high, producing 3 or 4 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., postpaid. 

 If ordered by express or freight deduct H cts. per pint or 15 cts. per quart. 



tVIONARCH WH 



EGG PLANTS. 



EARLIEST DWARF PURPLE. 



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. It should not be set out while there is the slightest danger of frost, or while the 

 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 Pl'RPLE — 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, plesh white and of good Havor. I can highly recommend my carefully selected 



; strain of this egg plant to market gardeners and amateurs. Pkt.,10c.;oz.,40c.; !41b.,S1.25; lb., &4.00. 



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, 40 cents; 14 pound, 81.25; pound, &4!00. 



^^ "" Wk /MIIL\/IoV<^ early long purple Early and prolific. The fruit 



y"^"— ^ ^Kmt.. i/MmUmK ir .V--'*^^ is of a peculiar shape, as shown in the illustration. The qual- 

 %^S\ N ,' r^KlK^A k>^J ^^^ ''^ good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., S2.00. 

 ^ ^ i ^^^^K/K > jY «v earliest DW'ARP purple. — Resembling >'. Y. 



Improved Purple exactly in shape, but considerably smaller 

 in size, and reaching maturity a month earlier. Prolific and 

 desirable. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; '4 lb., 81.00. 

 NEW AVHITE. — 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. I'kt., lOc; oz., 40c.; \i lb., 81.25 



LONG PURPLE. 



GOURDS. 



NEST EGG GOURD. 



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 4 to 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 

 lien's nest, and even for packing lard. Make hills 

 8 feet apart each way. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 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 as a 

 hood or bonnet. The fibre is tough, elastic and 

 durable. Start under glass in the North. Pkt, 10c. 



ORANGE OR TRUE MOCK OR.ANGE A 



good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into 

 the family sewing basket. A beautiful andrapid 

 climber, quickly covering trellises. F'ruit the size 

 and shape of an orange. Pkt., 10 cts; oz., 25 cts. 



DIPPER. — A well known and useful gourd. 

 When grown on the ground the stem is much 

 curved; hut on a trellis the weiglit of the fruit 

 iiuikes the stem or handle straight. These 

 •-Tourds make very serviceable long handled 

 (!i[)pers, holding from a pint to a quart or 

 more. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 



NEST EGG — This interesting gourd pro- 

 duces white fruit exactly the size and shape 

 dl" 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. 

 r.seful for covering screens or trellises. 

 I'.icket, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. 



MIXED.— In this mixture of gonrd seeds I 

 offer all the above mentioned sorts, so that 

 my friends may enjoy !i number of curious 

 novelties by purchnsing a single packet. 

 Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, '25 cents. 



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