MAPLEDAL E Without 



doubt the most productive Pop lorn 

 in cultivation, some of the reports 

 are fabulous, but are so well substan- 

 tiated by affidavits that there is no 

 question of their truthfulness. The 

 illustration herewith given is an ex- 

 cellent idea of its proliricness, as well 

 as the size of ears, which are often 

 8 or 10 inches long, and filled out 

 with bright, handsome white graii.s. 

 It is ot remarkably vigorous habit of 

 growth, the stalks freauentiy growing 

 6 ft. high. Its popping qualities aie 

 Al as the grains always pop pure 

 white, and are at all times of deli- 

 cious flavor. Pkt.l0c.:pt. 25c.: qt. 45c. 

 2r^?J GOLDEN TOM THl.liii 

 \ POP t'ORS. — This is certainly a 

 1 * Vu o reat curiosity. The stalks seldom 

 VJ grow more than 18 inches high. In 



SILVER LACE. 



SILVER LACE.— Well deserves its name, for its superior tenderness and 

 beautiful transparency when popped recommend it to all. Grows five to six feet 

 high, very productive, producing three to four perfect ears on a stalk. The ears 

 are very handsome, five to six inches long and always filled out to the end with 

 smooth, round, metallic, white grains, Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cents. 



addition, its dark green foliage cer 

 tainiy makes it an ornament to any 

 flower garden ; while stalks only 

 grow 1% feet each stalk will 

 produce from two to three perfect 

 little ears, which are only 2 to 2\-Z 

 inches long. Ears are compactly 

 filled with bright, golden yellow 

 ife grains, which, wTien popped, expand 

 to large size. As will be seen lrom 

 ~° the cut, the ears are set very 

 low down, at times starting only 6 

 inches from the ground, stalks do 

 not stool. I venture to say that it 

 ?5jS will be an attraction to every flower 

 "~ or vegetable garden in which it is 

 planted this season. For the sake of 

 comparison, it would not be a bad 

 idea to plant a hill or two of one of 

 the larger varieties of field corn in 

 the patch with Tom Thumb, as it 

 would be interesting to show the vis- 

 itor to your garden this Summer, this 

 pigmy" amoug^iaBtd. Pkt., 15c. 



MONARCH WHITE RiCE. 

 MONARCH WHITE RICE. — Every grower of Pep Cora is acquainted 

 with White Rice. This is an improvement on the old variety, ears being much 

 larger and produced in greater abundance. Six ears on a stalk being a frequent 

 \ i occurrence. Grains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. Packet, 

 10 cents ; pint, 20 cents ; quart, 35 cents. 



Q.OEEPPS GOLDEN. 



QUEEN'S GOLDES Tills is the handsomest of all Pop Corn*, 



and every one of my customers should plant at U-;. -• a few hills 



of it. it surpasses all others in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white 

 and a single kernel will expand to nearly one inch. Oftvn produces from 

 three to four ears to the stalk. In form.-r years demand has exceeded my 

 supply ; but I have grown for this season's trade a very large stock, so that 1 

 think I can promise to fill all orders. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c; qt., 40c; postpaid. 



SOUR 



DISH-CLOTH GOURD.— The pecu- 

 liar lining of this fruit, which is sponge- 

 like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth. The fruit grows about two feet 

 length, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing 

 contrast with a silvery-shaded dark green foliage. Many ladies prefer this dish-cloth to anything 

 that can be made. For the bath and for all uses of the toilet in general the Dish Rag Gourd is 

 taking the place of the sponge. It is, in tact, a sponge, a soft brush and a bath-glove combined 

 and are almost indestructible, for the fibre wears away almost imperceptibly and as long as 

 any part is left they are as good as new. Even with daily use they will last for years, and tak 

 ing into consideration that a packet of seed contains sufficient to" raise at least 30 to 50 gourds 

 and the different uses it can be apnlied to around the house, it is something everyone should 

 grow. In the North the seed should be started in a hot-bed. The dried interiors of these 



gourds have already become 



SEST-EGG GOURD. — A capital nest-egg. 

 Produces fine, white fruit, exact size and shape of 

 an egg, and so similar as to often deceive growers. 

 Do not crack and will last for years. A rapid 

 grower, veiy ornamental, useful for covering 

 screens, etc Boys can make lots of money by 

 sowing this gourd, and selling them to their 

 I neighbors for nest-eggs. Pkt., 10 cts. ;oz., 45 cts. 

 ) SUGAR TROUGH. — This variety grows 

 I to a very large size, holding from 4 to 10 gallons 

 each, having hard, thick shells, very strong, but 

 light and durable, lasting for many years. 

 They are used for a great variety of purposes, 

 such as buckets, baskets, soap and salt dishes, 

 nest-boxes, etc., and have been used for paek- 

 l ing lard. They are as easily grown as pump- 

 t kins. Plant in hills s feet apart each way, 

 E when the ground is warm and settled, Pkt., 

 10 cents ; 

 25 cents. 



DISH-CLOTH GOURD. 



an article of commerce. They 

 are sold by druggists iu New 

 York, Philadelphia and Boston, 

 while in England their sale and 

 use are quite general. Every 

 Jb housewife should procure a 

 packet of this seed. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 



Have i/ou ever tried 

 to make ttp fi 



JAPANESE 

 CLIMBING 



GOURD. — 



This beautiful Japan- 

 ese climbing annual, 

 with its handsome cut 

 leaved foliage, is one 

 of the most remark- 

 able and novel climb- 

 ers the East has ever 

 produced. Of rapid 

 growth and easy 

 culture, bears most 

 profusely odd and 

 attractive fruits, r.bout 

 the size of a cherry, of 

 light green color 

 striped with white. 

 Worthy a p'ace on 

 every suburban home. 

 Packet, in cents. 

 37 



DIPPER (JOI RD. 

 DIPPER GOURD — When grown on the ground the stems 

 will be curved, as shown in the engraving, whileif raised asa climb- 

 ing vine on the trellis, the weight of the blossom end will cause the 

 stem to grow straight. They are very easily prepared for use as dip- 

 pers, will last foryears, and are partieularlyValuable for dipping hot 

 liquids— the handles do not readily become hot. Dippers of various 

 sizes, of a capacity from a pint to a quart and a half, can be had 

 from a few vines. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce. 25 cents. 



JAPANESE CLIMBING GOIRD. 



