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Bonnet made from Dishcloth or Lady’s Bonnet Gourd. 
LUFEFA DISHCLOTH, or LADY’S BONNET 
GOURD. This remarkable and handsome climber is a 
native of the East Indies, and in it Nature has furnished us 
with a vegetable dishcloth, the seeds being enveloped in a 
sponge-like cloth, which is tough, elastic and durable. The 
fruit grows about two feet in length and the vine grows 
rapidly to a height of twenty to twenty-five feet in a season, 
producing clusters of large yellow blossoms; many ladies 
prefer this dishcloth to anything that can be made. It also 
makes a handsome Summer Bonnet; very unique and taste- 
ful (see illustration above). 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 bath glove combined; the fibre wears away almost imper- 
ceptibly, and as long as any part is left they are as good as 
new. Even with daily use they will last for years. The 
dried interiors of these gourds have already become an 
article of commerce; they are sold by druggists in Phila- 
delphia and New York, while in England their sale and use 
are quite general. Every housewife should procure a packet 
of this seed. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 7 pkts., 50c.; 15 pkts., 
$1.00. 
JAPANESE 
NEST EGG. These 
exactly resemble in 
color, shape and 
size the eggs of 
hens, making a 
capital nest-egg, 
which are superior 
to glass eggs, as 
they do not crack 
or break and are 
uninjured by cold 
or wet. As the 
plant is a rapid 
growing climber, it 
is very useful for 
covering screens, ete. Pkt.,10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 7 pkts., 50c. 
DIPPER. Named for its resemblance to adipper. The 
capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles six 
to twelve inches long. They are convenient for dipping hot 
liquids, ete. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c. 
SUGAR TROUGH. Very useful for baskets, dishes, 
buckets, ete., ete. They have hard, thick shells, lasting for 
years, and capable of holding from two to ten gallons each. 
Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 25c 
FINE MIXED. A collection of the most ornamental, 
including all the above. Pkt., 1ic.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 50c. 
HORSERADISH. 
Horseradish is grown from young roots or sets which 
should be planted out in the spring. They will form a large 
sized radish fit for use in one season’s growth. Roots per 
dozen, 35c.; per 100, $1.25, by mail, post-paid. 
ENDIVE. 
One ounce will sow fifteen feet of drill and will produce 
about three thousand plants. 
NEW MAMMOTH 
GREEN CURLED. This 
very beautiful and vyalu- 
able variety grows to full 
twenty inches in diameter. 
The leaves are very crisp, 
much cut and curled, tufty 
and full in every stage of 
growth, The mid-rib is 
pure white, thick, fleshy 
and tender. It is equally 
suitable for spring, sum- 
mer or autumn planting. 
The quality is exceedingly 
good, blanches very read- 
ily and its handsome ap- 
pearance causes it to out- 
sell all other varieties. 
This variety was named and introduced by us two years ago. 
All who have grown it say that no other variety should be 
planted. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 75e.; 1b., $2.50. 
NEW LONG-STANDING WINTER. A most yalu- 
able new and distinct variety, growing about as large as the 
Mammoth Green Curled, but more upright in growth and self- 
bleaching to a remarkable extent, assuming a beautiful cream 
white in the centre and blending off to a beautiful pale green. 
It is extremely hardy and will stand longer and keep better 
than any other known sort. We hope all who grow Endive 
will give ita trial. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 40c.; 14 b., $1.25. 
Green Curled. The well-known old sort, with dark 
green curled leaves, tender and crisp. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 44 
Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75. 
Early White Curled. Leaves pale green, large size, 
crisp and tender. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢.; 44 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 
KALE—Borecole. 
One ounce will produce about two thousand plants. 
NEW IMPERIAL, or LONG STANDING. A beau- 
tiful curled and crimpled sort, selected by a Philadelphia 
market gardener. Of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly 
hardy, attractive appearance and a bright green color. It is 
superior to all other sorts, and will stand longer without 
shooting to seed than any other variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 
V4 lb., 20¢.; lb., 7de. 
MOSS CURLED, or HALF DWARF FRINGED. 
This new and beautiful variety is very popular with the 
gardeners around Paris. It is between the dwarf and tall 
varieties, with yellowish-green, finely fringed leaves. It is 
one of the handsomest and most ornamental varieties we 
have ever seen; is extremely early and hardy, and from its 
upright habit can be grown closer together than other varie- 
ties. Pkt., &¢.; oz., 10¢.; 441b., 30¢.; Ib., 90ce. 
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Philadelphia Stock. 
A favorite with Northern market gardeners; growing 
about two feet in height and hardier than the Southern 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, being improved by frost; 
leaves green and beautifully curled and wrinkled. Pkt., 5ce.; 
oz., 10c.; 4 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 60c. 
SOUTHERN DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 
KALE. This is the principal sort grown throughout the 
Southern States for Northern markets, It is hardy and will 
remain over winter in any place where the temperature does 
not go below zero. The habitis very dwarf and spreading, 
and will rarely exceed eighteen inches in height. Theleaves 
are of a bright green color, beautifully curled, and produced 
in great abundance. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 25e.; Ib., 80e. 
SIBERIAN CURLED KALE. This variety grows a 
little larger and coarser than the preceding; the leaves are 
not so deeply curled and are of a bluish-green color. In 
point of hardiness it exceeds all other sorts, being fully 
capable of withstanding ten degrees below zero without 
injury. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 441b., 20e.; lb., 60ce. 
SEA KALE. Grown for its blanched shoots; cooked 
like Asparagus. Sow the seed early in the spring, in rows 
two feet apart; thin out to stand six inches in the rows; 
before winter, cover with litter or leaves, and the next spring 
transplant in hills, three feet apart each way. Pkt., 10ce.; 
0z., 25¢.; Ib., $2.50. 
KQHL-RABI—Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. 
This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where it is exten- 
sively grown for feeding cattle, as well as for table use. 
One ounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Flesh tender and white, 
excellent for table use and market. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 4Jb., 
60c.; Ib., $2.00. 
Early Purple Vienna. A little later than the White; 
color, bluish-purple. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20¢.; 1441b., 60e.; 1b., $2.00. 
