CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT ROOTS. 
The leaf stalks of Rhubarb is the portion being 
used and is the first product of the season from the 
garden and is indispensable wherever Known in 
making those delicious and highly aromatic sauces, 
tonics, and in the making of Rhubarb pies. It is 
impossible to raise Rhubarb in our Gulf Coast coun- 
try successfully from year to year, that is without 
planting new roots every Fall, as they die out dur- 
ing the hot summer months. Sow seed in the Spring 
and when large enough transplant in rows 1 foot 
apart each way. Incorporate a liberal supply of de- 
composed manure with the soil. Cultivate fully, and 
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cut blossom stalks back well into ground. 
Plant out the roots 
Ib., 75C., 
ounce will drill 75 feet of row. 
in early Spring. 
VICTORIA.—Packet, 10c.; 0z., 25¢c.; %4 
postpaid. 
One 
Bhubarb or Pie Plant. 
FIELD GROWN ROOTS.—By mail postpaid: 35c. 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
VEGETABLE 
PEAR. 
Planted from March 
to May. The Vege- 
table Pear, or ‘“‘Mirli- 
ton.” The iriit,. 1. 
sea prepared right, forms 
(eee 2 delightful dish. It 
— may be cooked in 
half a dozen different 
ways, stewed, baked 
or as batter cakes. 
Plant where you in- 
tend it shall grow. 
Cover only the small 
end, leaving the large 
end exposed. Post- 
paid, 25c, each. 
GOURDS. 
CULTURBE.—Gourds furnish many use- 
ful household articles, and are easily 
grown anywhere in the South. Care should 
be taken to not grow them near squash 
and pumpkins, as they cross easily and 
make the squash intensely bitter. They 
should be grown where they have a 
chance to climb on fences or trellises for 
best results. 
DIPPER.—The variety from which long- 
Rouges dippers are made. Packet, 10c., 
€ac = 
DISHCLOTH.—A most valuable gourd. 
When fully ripe the skin-can be easily re- 
moved, the spongelike interior cleaned and 
dried, then used as a dish rag. They are 
fine. Packet, 10c. each. 
NEST-EGG.—Resembles in color, form 
and size—the eggs of hens; do not crack, 
and are uninjured by cold or wet. They 
make the very best nest-eggs. Do not plant 
in very rich soil, or the fruits will grow 
too large. Packet, 10c., each. 
ORNAMENTAL.—Planted only for orna- 
mental vines, a mixture of small gourds, 
yellow, green, striped, etc. When dried can 
be wee for darning purposes. Packet, 10c., 
each. 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND 
POT HERBS. 
Pianted in Early Spring. 
All of these Herbs are put up in 10c. 
Packets. 
ANISE.—An annual, cultivated for its 
seeds and its leaves, which have a fragrant, 
agreeable scent and a pleasant taste. 
CARAWAY-KUEMMEL.—The seed are 
useful for flavoring. 
CORIANDER.—<Annual, its tender leaves 
are sometimes used for soups and salads. 
DILLE.—Annual; it is cultivated for its 
seeds, which are used medicinally and for 
flavoring pickles. 
SAGE.—Perennial; tea made from these 
leaves is an excellent means of producing 
sweat. 
SWEET BASIg5.—Annual; the leavesare 
used for highly seasoned dishes as well as 
in soups, stews and sauces. 
FENNEL.—Perennial; tea made from the 
seed is an excellent remedy in case of colic 
and stomach complaints. 
MARJORAM.—Biennial; the leaves are 
used in soups, the seeds in the manufac- 
ture of sausage. An aromatic of sweet 
flavor. 
THYME.Perennial; thyme tea is an 
excellent remedy for nervous headaches. 
HOME GROWN VEGETABLE PLANTS. 
Only in Varieties Mentioned Below: 
Eggplant, New Orleans Market 
Rett eat EL YAP OSD ere aan 2 omen 
Pepper, Ruby King and Long Red 
Not Not Not 
Postp’d Postp’d Postp’d Postp’d Postp’d Postp’d 
Doz. Doz. 100 100 1,000 1,000 
.30 1.35 1.25 7.00 6.50 
Cayenne ((iareh)! 2 s.89~.. sFEh 35 .30 1.35 1,25 7.00 6.50 
Tomatoes, Livingston’s Stone 
nay (area tp EA ee es cae E .30 1.35 1.25 00 6.50 
MIGEIG. ATES SCAG Gat ek beter ee Sd 85 
ve 
75 3.25 3.00 25.75 25.00 
We do not grow any but the above mentioned varieties. 
Due to conditions of delay in transit, transportation of all plants sent at pur- 
chaser’s risk. Peppers, Eggplants and Tomatoes ready about March Ist. 
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