MA PLEDAL E.—Without 
doubt the most productive Pop Comm 
in cultivation, some of the reports | 
are fabulous, but are so well substan- | 
tiated by affidavits are Aaete eae | 
uestion of their truthfulness. e J 
illustration herewith given is an ex- | ‘epee Sos FZ 
cellent idea of its prolificness, as well | SILVER LACE. 
as the size of ears, which are often | SILVER LACE.—Well deservesits name, for its superior tenderness and 
8 or 10 inches long, and filled out | peantiful transparency when popped recommend it to all. Grows five t’ et 
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with bright, handsome white grains. | hich, yery productive, producing three to four perfect ears ona stalk. 
It is ot remarkably vigorous habit of | sre very handsome, five to six inches long and always filled out to 
growth, thestalks frequently growing | smooth, round, metallic, white grains, Pkt.,10cts.; pint, 25 cts.; 
6 ft. high. Its popping qualities are | 2 
Al as the grains always pop pure 
white, and are at all times of deli- 
cious flavor. Pkt.10c.; pt. 25c.; qt.45e. 
GOLDEN TOM THUMB 
POP CORN.—This is certainly a 
great curiosity. The stalks seldom 
\) grow more than 18 inches high. In | 
addition, its dark green foliage cer- 

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tainly makes it an ornament to any | MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Eyvery growerof Pop Corn is acquainted 
flower garden; while stalks only | iin White Rice. This isan improvement on the old variety, ears being much 
grow 1% feet tall, each stalk will | j,;-er and produced in greater abundance. Six ears on a stalk being a frequent 
roduce from two to three perfect | (ocurrence. Grains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. Packet, 
ittle ears, which are only 2 to 24 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. 
inches ae rig a eeriper tly 
filled with bright, golden yellow AS SI eae 
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grains, which, when popped, expand ‘BZ. 3 EF Z 
<i the cut, the ears are set very EC! ALLE 
low down, at times starting only 6 . 
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inches from the ground. Stalks do 29529539) 2»? E 329392 »? 
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planted this season. For the sake of QUEEN’S GOLDEN. 
comparison, it would not be a bad QUEEN’S GOLDEN.—This is the handsomest of all Pop Corns, 
idea to plant a hill or two of one of | and every one of my customers should plant at leasta few hills 
the larger varieties of field cornin | efit, It surpassesall others in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white 
the patch with Tom Thumb, as it | anda single kernel will expand to nearly one inch. Often produces from 
would be interesting to show the vis- | three to four ears to the stalk. In former years demand has exceeded my 
itor to your garden thisSummer, this | supply; but I have grown for this season’s trade a very large stock, so that I 
pigmy among giants. Pkt., 15c. | think I can promise to fill all orders. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; postpaid. 
, 
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NEST-EGG GOURD.—A capital nest-egg. 
Produces fine, white fruit, exact size and shape of 
an egg, and sosimilaras 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.; 0z., 45 cts. 
SUGAR TROUGH.—This variety grows 
to a very large size, holding from 4to10 gallons: 
each, haying hard, thick shells, very strong, but: 
light and durable, lasting for many years. 
They are used fora 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; 02z., = = 





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7 APLEDALE 
DISH-CLOTH GOURD.—The pecu- EAA ZEEE 
liar lining of this fruit, which is Sp ee ee 
like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth. The fruit grows about two feet in 
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. Itis, in fact, a sponge, a soft brush and a bath-glove combined 
and are almost indestructible, 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, | = se 
while in England their sale and | DIPPER GOURD. 
) ET sue Cait amete ery | DIPPER GOURD.—When grown on the ground the stems 
packet of this seed. will be curved, as shown in the engraving, while if raised asa climb- 
Packet, 10 cents. ing vine on the trellis, the weight of the blossom end will cause the 
Se — |stem togrowstraight. They are very easily prepared for use as dip- 
Have you ever tried ye a last for years, and are particularly valuable for dipping hot 
; to make upa | liquids—the handles do not readily become hoz. Dippers of various 


















nei Club for sizes, of a capacity from a pint to a quart anda haif, can be had 
j ) from a few vines. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
B MAULE'S SEEDS? | | 
| JAPANESE ‘ a 
CLIMBING 
GOURD.— 
This beautiful Japan- 
ese climbing annual, 
with its handsome cut 
# leaved foliage, is dne 
m@ of the most remark- 
able and novel climb- 
ers the East has ever 
produced. Of rapid 
growth and easy 
eulture, bears most 
profusely odd and 
attractive fruits, about 
the size of a cherry, of 
light green color 
m striped with white. 





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St Wee) every suburban home. 2. — 
DISH-CLOTH GOURD, Packet, 1¢ cents, JAPANESE CLIMBING GOURD, 
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