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MAPIiEDALiE:. — without doubt the most productive Pop 

 Corn in cultivation; some of the 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 

 Ideaof its prolificness, as well as the size of the ears, which are 

 often 8 or 10 inches long, and filled out with bright, handsome 

 white grains. It Is of remarkably vigorous habit of growth, the 

 stalks frequently growing 6 feet high. Its popping qualities are 

 A No. 1, as the grains always pop pure white, and are at all 

 times of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 15 els. 



RKD BEAUTY.— This variety was discovered by an expert 

 grower, while rogueing a field of Snow Ball Pop Corn and by 71 

 carefully selecting each year's product of this sport has secured = 

 a variety of extreme beauty. The grains are a handsome dark <. 

 red, of great depth and in shape very much like the well known m 

 white rice. It is extremely early and very productive, 50 bushels ;o 

 per acre being a common yield. Very sweet, crisp and tender, p 

 and ready to pop four months from planting. Packet, 10 cents; ^ 

 pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents, O 



Q,UEEBI'S GOLDEN. — This is one of the handsomest Pop ttl 

 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 four to six ears to the stalk. It is only 

 recently that I have been able to fill in full each season's demand, 

 as the stock generally was exhausted very early to the disap- 

 pointment of many of my friends. Pkt., 10c. pt,, 25c,; qt., 40c. 



MONARCH WHITE RICE.— Every grower of 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 of frequent occurrence. 

 Grains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. 

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



SIL.VBR LACE,— Well deserves its name, for its superior tenderness and beautiful 

 transparency when popped recommend it to all. Grows five to six feet high, very pro- 

 ductive, 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, metallic, 

 white grains. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 26 cents; quart, 40 cents. 



GOURDS. 



DIPPER GOURD — When grown 

 on the ground the stems will be 

 curved, as shown in the engrav- 

 ing, while if raised as a climbing 

 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 dippers, will last 

 for years, 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



SUGAR TROUGH GOURD.— This variety grows to a 

 very large size holding from 4 to 10 gallons each, having 

 hard, thick shells, verv strong, but light and durable, last- 

 ing for many years. They are used for a great variety of 



DIPPER GOURD. 



purposes, such as buckets, baskets, soap and salt dishes, nest-boxes, etc., and have been used for packing lard. They 

 are as easily grown as pumpkins. Plant in hills 8 feet apart each way, when the ground is warm. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 2.5c. 

 NEST-EGG GOURD. — A capital nest-egg. Produces fine, white fruit, exact size and shape of an egg, and so simi- 

 lar 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. Packet, 

 10 cents; ounce, 45 cents. 



ORANGE GOURD OR TRUE MOCK ORANGE A 



good, old ornamental variety; its fruit still being held 



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the place of the sponge. It is, m fact, a sponge, a soft brush and a bath-glove 

 combined and are almost indestructible, for the fibre wears away almost imper- 

 ceptibly and as long as any part is left they are as good as new. Every housewife 

 should procure at least a packet of tills seed. Packet, 10 cents. 

 JAPANESE CLIMBING GOURD.— A beautiful Japanese climbing annual, 



with handsome cut 

 leaved foliage. Of 

 very rapid growth 

 and easy culture, 

 bears most profuse- 

 ly odd and attrac- 

 tive fruits, about 

 the size of a cherry, 

 of light green color 

 striped with white. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 MIXED GOURDS. 

 — Many of my 

 friends who would 

 be pleased to try all 

 the above varieties 

 will find this an op- 

 portunity as I take 

 pleasure in oft'ering 

 in a single mixture 

 all the sorts men- 

 tioned on this page. 

 Pkt.,10c.;8pkts.,25c. 

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by many housewives as a necessary adjunct to the sew 

 ing basket. A beautiful and rapid climber quickly cov- 

 ering trellises and arbors. The fruit is identical in size, 

 shape and color with an orange; when they become 



tough and hard they will last for years. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. ' 



DISH-CLOTH GOURD.— The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge- * 

 like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth. The fruit B 

 grows about two feet in length, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clus- ^ 

 ters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with a nice silvery-shaded iS 

 dark green foli- 

 age. Many ladies 

 prefer this dish- 

 clo h to anything 

 that can be made. 

 For the bath and 

 J for all uses of the 

 toilet in general 

 the Dish Rag 

 Gourd is taking 



JAPANESE CLIMBING GOURD. 



