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trellis, on a fence or arbor; it is very ornamental and an abundant bearer. The fruit, if 

 prepared right, forms a delightful dish, much finer in fUvor than either Eggplants, 

 Squashes or Pumpkins, and may be cooked in half a dozen different -ways,* either stewed, 

 baked or as batter cakes. As the fruit contains but one seed, the whole fruit has to be 

 planted. 



TOBACCO SEEDS. 



Imported Havana. We import from one of the principal growers the finest and 

 purest strain of Vuelta Abajo, which is considered the best of the Havana varieties. 



Connecticut Seed I/eaf. A well known American variety. 



Genuine Grand Point Periqne Tobacco. This variety of Tobacco is one of the 

 best in the world, excelling in flavor and quality the far famed ''Vuelta Abajo."" The only 

 genuine Perique is grown at Grand Point, and as the supply does not meet the increased 

 demand many imitations are put on the market. Sold in 20c. packages only. 



Virginia "One Sucker;" large leaf; wide, lance-shaped; rather coarse than fine. 



iSWEST AND MEDICINAL HERBS- 



Some of these herbs possess culinary as well as medicinal properties. Should be 

 found in every garden. Ground where they are to be sown should be well prepared and 

 pulverized. Some of them have very fine seed, and it is oniy necessary, after the seed is 

 sown to press the ground with the back of the spade: if covered too deeply they cannot 

 come up. Early spring is the oest time to sow them — some, such as Sage, Rosemary, Lav- 

 ender and Basil, are best sown in a frame and afterwards transplanted into the garden. 



Anise, Pimbinelh Anisum. Lavender, Lavandula Vera. 



Balm, Melisse Officinalis. 



Basil, large and small leaved, Ocymum 



Basilicum. 

 Bene, Sesamum Orientate. 

 Borage, Borago Officinalis 

 Caraway, Carum Carvi. 

 Catnip, Nepettia Cataria. 

 Coriander, Coriandrum Officinalis, 

 Dandelion. 



Dill, Anethum Graveolens. 

 Fennel, sweet, Anethum Foeniculum, 

 Horehound, Marubiam Officinalis. 



Marjoram, sweet, Origanum Majorum* 



Pot Marigold, Calendula Officinalis. 



Pennyroyal. 



Rosemary, Rosemary Officinalis. 



Rue, Ruta Graveolens. 



Sage, Salvia Officinalis. 



Summer Savory, Satureja Hortensis. 



Thyme, Thymus Vulgaris. 



Tansy, Tanacetum Vulgaris. 



Tarragon, Astragallwi Comunis. 



Wormwood, Artemisia Absinthium. 



GRASS AND FICLD SEEDS 



We have often been asked what kind of Grass Seed is the best for this latitude, but so 

 far we have never been able to answer this question satisfactory. For hay we do not 

 think there is anything better than the Miliet. For permauent grass none of the grasses 

 used for this purpose North and West will answer. Barley, Rve, Red Oats and Rescue 

 Grass will make winter pasturage in this latitude. Different kinds of Clover answer very 

 well during spring, but during the hot summer months we have never found an3'thing to 

 stand and produce except the Bermuda and Crabgras-s. which are indigenous to the south. 



Of late years the Lespedeza Striata, or Japan Clover, has been sown extensively, a 

 description of which will be found on page 90. 



The Bermuda, in our opinion, is better suited for pasturage than hay, as it is rather 

 short and hard when cured. Having tried Guinea Grass we find that it will not answer 

 here, from the f-ict that it will freeze out every year. It will produce a large quantity of 

 Lay or green fodder, but bas to be resown every spring. The seeds that are raised here 

 are light, and do not germinate freely. To import seed everv year is rather troublesome. 

 Thi Johnson Grass advertised by some as Guinea Grass, is not Guinea Grass; it is much 

 coarser, and can hardly be destroyed after having taken ho'd of a piece of ground. Some 

 are euthusnstic about Alfalfa or Lucerne; others, whose opinion ought also to be respect- 

 ed, say it will not do here. There exists a great difference of opinion in regard to which 

 grass seed is the most suitable for the South. 



STECKXBR SBI/I/S THE BEST SEEDS. 



