CATALPA. Japanese Hybrid.— As an ornamental or useful tree Japanese Hybrid 

 Catalpa is of great value, being one of the most rapid gTowers of all hardy trees, and one of 

 the most beautiful. From the smallest sprouts it will grow in four or five years to a large 

 size. The foliage is dense,. large, and luxuriant, deep, glowing green. It is a most profuse 

 bloomer, being literally loaded with flowers, and remain- 

 ing in bloom several weeks. The flowers are white, 

 i small purple dots, and a touch of yellow around 

 p throat. They have a very pleasant and delicate 

 ragrance, and a tree in bloom not only presents 

 a magnificent spectacle to the eye, but also fills 

 the air for quite a distance with its agreeable 

 odor. Small trees planted in village lots grow, 

 without cultivation, in five years, to be 25 ft. 

 Iiigh and 24 in. in circumference at one foot 

 from the ground. I believe the Japanese 

 Hybrid is destined, when known, to take 

 a prominent place iu the very front rank 

 of trees for timber as well as ornamental 

 plantations. In rapidity of growth it ri- 

 vals the most luxuriant trees of temper- 

 ate climates; while its hardiness has 

 been demonstrated by its standing unin- 

 jured 25° or more below zero. Price of 

 vigorous, well-rooted trees, by mail post- 

 paid, 15 cents each : 4 for 50 cents ; 10 for 

 S1.00 ; 25 for $2.00 ; 100 for ?6.00. 



PAULOWNIA IMPERIALIS.- 

 "' Those who wish a tree that makes 

 rapid growth and has fine, large, luxuri- 

 ant foliage as well as handsome flowers, 

 should plant Paulownia. My attention 

 was first called to it when I saw one 

 growing in a narrow city yard. It then 

 barely peeped above a six-foot fence— a 

 year later it had almost reached the 

 height of a third story window. I know 

 of a Paulownia which, after transplant- 

 ing, died down to the ground, but in June 

 it made a new shoot, which in 13 weeks 

 reached a height of 13 feet. The lower 

 leaves measured 25 in. across the widest 

 part— nearly as large as an umbrella. 

 This same tree now covers a space of 

 25 ft 



P.U'LOWMA IMPERIALISM 



all made in three years' "growth, and is very fully branched, affording 

 plenty of shade. The flowers, which appear before the foliage, are very- 

 pleasing in color, being a delicate lilac. They are also of large size. Tl 

 tree seeds freely, and can thus be readily propagated. 

 Root cuttings, 3 to 5 in. long, planted in good mel- 

 low soil and well covered up. will produce 

 trees several feet high the first season. 

 It is said that Paulownias are not 

 quite hardy north of X. Y., thus 

 should not be recommended 

 W for very cold localities; but 

 wherever they are hardy, 

 V\ they should be grown by 

 jflOt anyone who loves a 

 R» beautiful treethat grows 

 amazingly quick, has 

 large foliage, and fine 

 MM panicles of fragrant 

 JIM flowers. There have 

 I I 1) been a large number of 

 i k h fine specimens growing 

 mm in the vicinity of Phila- 

 w delphia ever since they 

 / were introduced here, 

 e. so m e w b e r e near the 

 year 1850." It is easily 

 raised from seed which 



1 offer. Packet, 15 cents; 



2 packtes, 25 cents. 



NEST-EGG GOURD. 

 NEST-EGG GOI RD.-A capital nest-egg. 



HAVE YOU READ ABOUT 

 SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON 

 SEEDS IN PKTS. page 7 



Produces fine, white fruit, exact size and shape 

 of an egg, and so similar as to often deceive the growers. They do not crack, and will last for 



DIPPER GOIRD. 

 DIPPER GOUR D.— When grown on the ground the stems 

 will be curved, as shown in the engraving, while if raised as a climb- 

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

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

 dippers, will last for years, and are particularly valuable 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. 



SUGAR TROUGH.— This variety grows to a very large size, 

 holding from 4 to 10 gal. 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 packing lard. They 

 are as easily grown as pumpkins. Plant in hills 8 ft. apart each way, 

 when the ground is warm and settled. Pkt., 10 cents ; ounce. 25 cents. 



JAPANESE CLIMBING GOUR D.-This beautiful Japanese 

 climbing annual, with its handsome cut leaved foliage, is one of the 

 most remarkable and novel climbers the East has ever produced. Of 



years. A rapid grower, verv ornamental, useful for covering screens, etc. Boys can make lots 

 inonev by sowing this gourd, and selling them to their neighbors for nest-eggs. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 45c. 



DlSH-CLOTH GOURD.— The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, 

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



and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast rapid growth and easy culture, bears most profusely odd and attract 

 with the silvery-shaded dark green foliage. Many ladies prefer this dish-cloth to anything that ive fruits, about the size of a cherry, of light green color striped with 

 can be made. "For the bath and for all uses of the toilet in general the Dish-Rag Gourd is taking white. It is worthy a place on every suburban home. Packet. 10 cts. 

 the place of the sponge. It is, in fact, 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 taking into considera- 

 tion that a packet of seed con- 

 tains sufficient to raise at least 30 

 to 50 gourds and the different uses 

 it can be applied 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 al- 

 ready become an arti- 

 cle of commerce. They 

 are sold bv druggists in 

 New York, Philadel- 

 phia and Boston, while 

 in England their sale 

 and use are quite gen- 

 eral. Every housewife 

 should procure a pack- 

 et nf this seed. Pkt. Mo. 



StronQ 



POINT 



All Garden Seeds 

 offered inthis Cata- 

 logue are delivered 

 free, except Peas, 

 Beans and Sweet 

 Corn, by the peck 

 and bushel, see 

 PHGE 12. 



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DISH-CLOTH GOURD. 



JAPANESE CLIMBING GOURD. 



