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Gourds 



The most useful for household and farm purposes. 

 LUFFA, or DISHCLOTH. This remarkable and 

 handsome climber is a native of the East Indies. In it 

 ■nature has furnished us with a 

 Ivegetable dishcloth, a sponge, 

 land bath brusli combined. Tlie 

 Iseeds are enveloped in a sponge- 

 llike cloth, tough, elastic and 

 ■durable. The fruit grows about 

 Itwo feet in length. The vine 

 Igrows to a height of twenty to 

 Itwentv-five feet in a season. 

 IPkt.,10c.; 3pkts., 25c.; oz., 50c.; 

 l>ilb.,S1.50. 



OUyAMKNTAL. 



i>Il'i*EK. Named for its resemblance to a dipper. The 

 capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles six to 

 twelve inches long. They are convenient for dipping hot 

 liquids, etc. Pkt., lOc; oz.. 20c.; ii lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00. 



JAPAJVESE NEST EGG. These exactly resemble the 

 eggs of hens, making a capital nest egg; superior to gla.>is 

 eggs, as they do not break and are uninjured by cold or wet. 

 A rapid-growing climber. Pkt., 10c. : oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 75c. 



SOGAK TROUGH. Very useful for baskets, dishes, 

 buckets, etc. They have hard, thick shells, lasting for years, 

 and capable of holding from two to ten gallons each ; plant 

 grows rapidl v. Pkt., lOo ; oz., 20c.; % lb., 60c.: lb., $2.00. 



FINE JtlXED OBNAMENTAX. A collection of the 

 most ornamental, beautifully colored, mottled and striped, 

 and including all the above. Pkt , lOc; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 40c. 



Garlic 



The sets should be planted in spring. Cultivate same as 

 onions. Sets, per ^ lb., 15c.; lb., 40c., postpaid; by express, 

 lb., 30c.; 10 lbs. and over, 25c. per lb. 



Horse "Radish 



Horse radish 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, 20c.; per 100, 75c., postpaid (oOc. per 100; $3.00 per 

 1,000, by express). Write for special prices in large lots. 



Ka I C— "Borecole 



One ounce will produce about two thousand plants. 

 JOHNSON & STOKES' NEW IMPEKIAX or LONG 



STANDING. A beautifully curled and crimpled sort. Of 

 strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color, 

 and very attractive appearance. Superior to all other sorts, 

 and will stand longer without shooting to seed than anv 

 other. Height, two feet. Pkt.,5c.; oz., lOc; i41b.,25c.: lb., 75c. 



EXTRA DWAKF GREEN CUBLeD SCOTCH 

 EAXE. This is one of the best kales for spring sowing in 

 the North, and is the principal sort grown in the South for 

 Northern markets. It is hardy, and will remain over winter 

 in any place where the temperature does not go below zero. 

 The habit is very dwarf and spreading, and will rarely ex- 

 ceed eighteen inches in height. The leaves are of a bright 

 green color, beautifully curled, and produced in great abun- 

 dance. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; K lb., 25c.; lb., 80c. 



GBEEN CUBLED SCOTCH. A favorite with North- 

 em gardeners, growing about two feet in height and 

 hardier than the Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, being 

 improved by frost; leaves green and beautifully curled and 

 wrinkled. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10e.; 341b., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



SIBERIAN CURLED. {Oermnn Greetts.) 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; very hardy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; Ji lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 



SEA KALE. Grown for its blanched shoots; cooked 

 like Asparagus. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 



KoFiI.-Rabi 



or Turnip-Hooted Cabbage 



This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where it is exten- 

 sively grown for feeding cattle, as well as for table use. The 

 bulb is formed above ground, and, if used when young and 

 tender, makes a most delicate dish for the table. One ounce 

 will sow one hundred and tiftv feet of drill. 



EABLY WHITE VIENNA. Small bulb, early. Flesh 

 tender and white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; hi lb., 60c.; lb., $2.15. 



EABLY PUBPLE VIENNA. A little later; color 

 bluish-purple. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; % lb., 60c.; lb., $2.15. 



SMOOTH WHITE SHORT-LEAVED, THE BEST KOHL-BABI. 



New Smooth White Short-Leaved 



After several years' comparative tests we find this new 

 sort decidedly the best for market and table use, being much 

 superior to Vienna. It is very early and the best for forcing 

 as well as for outside growth. Bulb is greenish white, beau- 

 tiful smooth shape and of the very finest texture and quality. 

 Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.; M lb., 75c.; lb , $2.75. 



NEW SMOOTH PUBPLE. Very Short-Leaved. 

 Like the above, except in color. An extra fine purple. Pkt., 

 10c.; oz., SOc; }4 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.75. 



Leek 



One ounce will sow one 

 hundred feet of drill, and pro- 

 duce about one thousand 

 plants. 



NEW GIANT ITALIAN. 

 This new leek from Italy is 

 fully twice the size of the ordi- 

 nary London Leek, and much 

 handsomer in appearance. 

 Like the Italian onions, it is 

 very mild and agreeable in 

 flavor; extremely hardy and a 

 fine keeper. All who have 

 grown it were astonished at 

 its large size and fine white 

 appearance. It is by far the 

 best, leek that can be grown 

 either for the market or home 

 use. Pkt., lOc; oz.,20c.; J^lb., 

 60c.; lb., $2.00. 



LARGE AMERICAN 

 FLAG. Previous to our intro- 

 duction of the Giant Italian, 

 this was the favorite variety. 

 Very fineand large. Pkt., lOc; 

 oz.,20c.; }ilb., 50e.; lb., 81.60. 



C ARENTAN, or SCOTCH 

 CHAMPION. A large var- 

 iety from Scotland, growing 

 rapidly and verv hardy. Pkt., 

 lOc; oz., 20c.; ii lb., oOc; lb., 

 $1.60. 



London Flag. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 15c.; li\b., 35c.; lb., $1.15. 



GIANT ITALIAN LEEK. 



We Deliver Free! 



To any Post-Offlce in the United States, all Vegetable and Flower SeedSf 

 at prices quoted by the packet and ounce, pound, pint or quart. 



