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a delightful dish, much finer in flavor 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. 40c. 

 per oz.-; $4.00 per lb. 



Connecticut Seed I,eaf. A well known American variety. 25c. per oz., $2.50 per lb. 



Genuine Grand Point Perique 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 uot meet the in- 

 creased demand many imitations are put on the market. We only have a limited supply 

 of the genuine seed of this magnificent Tobacco. Sold in 20c. packages onlv. 



SWEET 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 only necessary, after the seed is 

 sown to press the gound _ with the back of the spade; if covered too deeply they cannot 

 come up. Early spring is the best 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, Pimpinella Anisum. 



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. 

 Dill, Anethum Graveolens. 

 Fennel; sweet, Anethum Foeniculum. 

 Horehound, Marubium Officinalis. 



Lavender, Lavandula Vera. 



Marjoram, sweet, Origanum Majorum. 



Pot Marigold, Calendula Officinalis . 



Pennyroyal. 



Rosemary, Rosemary Officinalis. 



Rue, Ruta Graveolens. 



Sage, Salvia Officinalis. 



Summer Savor}', Satureja Hortensis. 



Thyme, Thymus Vulgaris. 



Tansy, Tanacetum Vulgaris. 



Tarragon, Astragallus Comunis. 



Wormwood, Artemisia Absinthium. 



GRASS AND FIELD 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 Millet. For permanent grass we have come 

 to the conclusion that none of the grasses used for this purpose North and West will an- 

 swer, Barley, Rye, Red Oats and Rescue Grass will make winter pasturage in this lati- 

 tude. Different kinds of Clover answer very well during spring, but during the hot sum- 

 mer months we have never found anything to stand and produce except the Bermuda and 

 Crabgrass, which are indigenous to the South. 



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

 scription of which will be found on page 97. 



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 have come to the conclusion 

 that it will not answer here, from the fact that it will freeze out every year. It will pro- 

 duce a large quantity of hay or green fodder, but has to be resown every spring. The seeds 

 that are raised here are light, and do not germinate freely. To import seed every year is 

 rather troublesome. The Johnson Grass advertised by some as Guinea Grass, is not Guinea 

 Grass; it is much coarser, and can hardly be destroyed after having taken hold of a piece 

 of ground. Some are enthusiastic about Alfalfa or Lucerne; others, whose opinion ought 

 also to be respected, 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. 



Red Clover. Should be sown either I White Dutch Clover. A grass sown 



. I for pasturage at the rate of four to six 



during fall or early in spring. Six to eight j poun d s to the acre. Should be sown in fall 



pounds to an acre. I and early spring. 



