RARE, USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL 



ETIES. 



German, Zier Kuerbisse. 



NEW JAPANESE DISH CLOTH. OR LUFFA — Ornamental enough 

 for a house vine and fruit very useful. Vines grow large and 

 robust, with large luxuriant dark-green leaves and really hand- 

 some, large crimped flowers of a rich golden yellow. Fruit enor- 

 mous, 2 feet iu length, and borne in great profusion. The lining 

 of mature fruit, when washed and bleached in the sun, is por- 

 ous, tough, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest cleanest sub- 

 stitute for dish-cloths and bach-sponges imaginable, besides 

 being useful for various articles of fancy work. Start early and 

 plant out in hills made very rich and mellow. Pkt. 5c. oz. 15. 



DIPPER — Another useful Gourd that, as its fruit is light and 

 strong, and does not rust, rot, or heat easily, is just right to use 

 in dipping hot liquids, soap, etc.. besides being useful for bird's 

 nests, fancy hanging baskets, etc. They hold from a pint to a 

 quart and a half each. Pkt. 5c. oz. 15c. 



NEW SERPENT— A beautiful climbing variety of easy culture, 

 heavy foliage, and serving as the best shade. None better for 

 climbing purposes. Pkt. 5c. 



TRUE NEST EGG -Resembling in color, shape and size the eggs of 

 hens : do not crack, will last for years and make 

 the best nest egg. Rapid grower, good climber, 

 extremely ornamental and useful for covering 

 screens, etc. Boys can make lots of money by 

 growing this gourd and selling them to the 

 neighbors for nest eggs. By all means try this 

 interesting and useful variety. Pkt. 4e. oz. 15. 



SUGAR TROUGH— Enormous, hard-shelled fruit, hoi ding from 3 to 

 10 gallons each, and as they never rust or rot, andare very light 

 and strong, are just right to use as receptacles for lard, salt, 

 seed corn, soap, etc.. or to use as nesting boxes, buckets, etc. 

 They last for years. Pkt. 4c, oz. l()c, J 4 lb. 30c. 



HERCULES CLUB — Enormous, long club-shaped fruit, curious and 

 at the same time exceedingly useful to use in storing various 

 articles, as the fruit is hard-shelled and last for yeai-s in perfect 

 condition. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c. 



NEW JAPANESE CLIMBING — This beautiful climber, with its 

 handsome cut-leaved foliage, is one of the most remarkable and 

 novel climbers of rapid growth. Of easy culture, bearing most 

 profusely odd and attractive fruit about the size of a cherry, 

 light green in color, striped with white. Should have a place in 

 every garden. Try this variety. Pkt. 5c. 



FINEST MIXED— Combining in the largest mixture the most cur- 

 ious, interesting and useful of the entire Gourd family. Forms 

 may be wonderfully varied by tying strings around the young 

 fruit, or by enclosing the same in a carved mould while growing, 

 thus stamping on its surface any desired figui'es or letters that 

 may be carved on the mould. Start the seed early and trans- 

 plant to the open ground. Give them a sunnv place and plenty 

 of water. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, % lb. 30c, M lb. 50c' 



SPECIAL OFFER— For only 30c I will send you one package each of 

 the above eight varieties of rare, ornamental and useful Gourds. 



WILD CUCUMBER VINE. 



The quickest climber for arbors, trellis, fences, etc., known. Makes the most mosaic 

 covering. Never suffers from the heat, but contains its fresh and lively green colors, 

 and what is of prime importance, hardly effected by warm or cold, hot or dry weather, and is never infested with insects. Profuse 

 in bloom. It will sow itself and come up every year in the same place. Sure to please you. Pkt. 5c. oz. 25c. 



HERBS. — SWEET, POT, AND MEDICINAL. 



INDISPENSABLE to the cook, useful 

 I perfuming clothing, etc. Herbs in 



in I he sick room, and many kinds fine for 

 general love a mellow and free soil, and care 

 should be taken in properly harvesting them in a dry state. The chief points are 

 to cut them on a dry day when not quite in full bloom and to dry them quickly in 

 the shade, and when dry pack close in dry boxes, keeping them entirely excluded 

 from the air. The varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are perennial, and when 

 once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with but little care. 

 ANISE— Used for cordial, garnishing and flavoring. Seeds have an agreeable, aromatic 



taste. Pkt. 3c. oz. 10c. 

 "BALM — Leaves have a fragrant odor. Used for making a pleasant beverage, known 



as Balm Wine, also for Balm Tea, for use in fevers. Pkt. 3c, oz. 25c. 

 BASIL. SWEET — Leaves used for flavoring soups, stews and highly seasoned 



dishes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 20c. 

 BORAGE — Leaves used for flavoring, and the flowers furnish bee pasture. 



Easily grown in any waste place. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c. 

 " CATNIP — Leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning. Also used as a mild nervine 



for infants. Pkt. 3c, oz. 40c. 

 'CARAWAY — Grown for the seeds, which are extensively used for flavoring of bread, 



pastry, candy, etc. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c. 

 CORIANDER— Used in the manufacture of liquors, confectionary, etc. 

 DILL — Seeds used as a condiment and also for pickling cucumbers. 

 *FENNEL. SWEET — Leaves ornamental, are boiled for fish sauces. 

 *HYSSOP— Is a stimulent and used for asthma and chronic catarrh. 

 HOREHOUND — Leaves used for seasoning and making cough medicine. 

 HQP SEED— Pkt. 25c, oz. SI. 50. 

 'LAVENDER— An aromatic, medicinal herb. Pkt. 3c, oz. 20c. 

 MARJORAM, SWEET— Leaves and shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 3c, oz. 20c. 

 POPPY. OPIUM — The plant from which opium is manufactured. Pkt. 3c, oz. 20c. 

 PENNYROYAL— True sort. Particularly suited for planting in rock work. Pkt. 5c. 

 POT MARIGOLD— A very pretty and useful plant. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c. 

 "ROSEMARY— Ornamental herb, of which leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt. 3c, oz.40c. 

 RUE — For medicinal purposes. Good for colds and croup. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c. 

 SAFFRON — Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dyeing and to make the cos- 

 metic powder called rouge, also to adulterate the valuable European Saffron, which 

 is the flower of the Crocus sativus : has strong medical qualities. . Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c. 

 SAGE— Extensively used for seasoningand dressing. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c, \i lb. 50c, lb. $1.50 

 SAVORY. SUMMER— Leaves and flowers are used in flavoring soups. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c. 

 *SAVORY, WINTER— Leaves and young shoots are used in flavoring. 

 "TANSY — For medicinal use. Pkt. 3c, oz. 30c. 



THYME— Leaves and voung shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 3c, oz. 30c. 

 WORMWOOD -Used medicinally. Is beneficial to poultry. Pkt. 3c, oz. 25c. 



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