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than any other. The plant is hardy, 

 vigorous and prolific, usually with one or 

 two long limbs from near the ground, 

 standing up well; bolls medium to large, 

 opening well and easily picked, but not 

 shedding; lint 1 7-16 to 1 1-2 inches, very 

 strong, fine and silky; seeds small. This 

 variety was originated through six years 

 of careful work by a planter in the 

 Yazoo Delta in an endeavor to develop a 

 long stapled cotton which would mature 

 its crop so early in the season as co 

 escape the ravages of the boll weevil. 

 Last year "Black Rattler," "Parker,"' 

 "Sure Crop" and "Southern Hope" cot- 

 tons were grown on the same plantation, 

 but "Sunflower" gave the earliest good 

 picking. In 1906 the "Sunflower" crop 

 sold for 24 cents while other varieties, 

 ^ yielding no more per acre, w T ere bringing 

 only 10y 2 cents. We have a good supply 

 of this seed, all grown on the plantation 

 of the originator, and recommend it as 

 the best of the long staple sorts. Price 

 $3.50 per bushel of 30 pounds. 



Southern Hope Cotton. 



This is one of the old standard sorts 

 which always gives satisfaction. Stalk 

 vigorous and prolific, well branched and 

 standing up well; bolls very large, open- 

 ing well but not dropping the cotton; lint 

 very strong, good color, fully 1% inches; 

 seed medium in size; whole plant very 

 free from disease. This is one of the 

 well-known sorts which can be depended 

 on to give good returns under all condi- 

 tions, and our stock of the seed has been 

 grown expressly for us by the most care- 

 ful planter we know. Pie has grown this 

 variety many years, and every season has 

 secured his seed by a close selection of 

 individual stalks in the field. In this 

 work he has followed very closely the 

 methods recommended by the U. S. De- 

 partment of Agriculture, and has im- 

 proved original stock to a marked degree. 

 He has made it more uniform in growth, 

 more prolific, has secured a staple much 

 more even in length, and a larger propor- 

 tion of lint to seed. We regard this as 

 the most reliable of the standard sorts 

 having a lint of medium length. Price, 

 $2.00 per bushel of 30 pounds. 



Job's Tears. — (Coix Lachryma.) — This 

 is a curious ornamental grass, with broad 

 leaves, similar to corn, of a light slate 

 color. It is valuable for Winter boquets. 

 in connection with everlasting flowers. 

 The seeds, when dry, are strung on heavy 

 waxed shoemaker's thread, making fine 

 necklaces, chains and bracelets, and is 



also good for children when teething, it 

 is a hardy annual and grows three feet 

 high. Price, ounce, 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 

 lb. $1.00. 



Taragon. — (Artemisia Troch Estragan 

 Dracunculus) . — A close relative of 

 Wormwood (A. Absinthium). It is a 

 perennial composite herb, native of the 

 Caspian Sea, blossoms are borne upon 

 numerous branching stems 2-3 feet tall. 

 Its green parts, which possess a delicate, 

 aromatic flavor, are widely used for 

 seasoning salads and for flavoring 

 vinegar, pickles and mustard. The plants 

 may be set either in spring or in autumn, 

 one foot apart and cultivated like Sage or 

 Mint. The flower stems should be re- 

 moved as soon as seen, as this will force 

 greater growth of leaves, etc. Price, 50c 

 per root. 



Ricinus, — Castor Oil Plant. — Magnifi- 

 cent rapid growing foliage plants, with 

 palm-like leaves and brilliant colored 

 fruit. In centers of beds or as single 

 specimens on lawns they produce a fine 

 effect; 5c and 10c per package; 25c per 

 pound. 



Sterlingworth Weed Killer. 



Is the most satisfactory and powerful 

 weed killer, compounded especially for 

 use on walks, drives, tennis courts, golf 

 links, etc., etc. It is a dry powder to be 

 dissolved in water. When applied to 

 vegetation it completely destroys all 

 kinds of weeds, grass, (including milk 

 weed and witch grass), briars, burdock, 

 dandelions, daisies, thistles, poison ivy 

 and other objectional vegetable growths. 

 One application kills roots, as well as 

 foliage, preventing further growth. It 

 may be applied with an ordinary watering 

 can. One gallon covers three to four 

 square yards. Full directions on each 

 package. Prices: 1 lb. package makes 15 

 gallons, covers 45 to 60 sq. yds., 75 cents. 

 3 lb. package makes 45 gallons, covers 

 130 to 180 sq. yards., $1.50. 5 lb. package 

 makes 100 gallons, covers 300 to 400 sq. 

 yds., $2.50. 



Corn Poppers. — For popping Pop Corn, 

 making the work quick, easy and pleas- 

 ant. Extensively used and gives general 

 satisfaction. Price, No. 1, 30c; No. 2, 

 20c each, by mail add 20c. extra for 

 postage. 



Steckler's Okra Gloves. — This is a new 

 enterprise in the gardening world, made 

 of crude mule's skin; strong and durable; 

 the article which was long wanted for 

 gardeners. 75c per pair. 



Steckler's French Market the Best Winter Cabbage. 



