MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS— continued. 
TEASELS — Fullers'. The heads, furnislied with barbed spikes, are used for combing: 'cloth. Teasels require a 
ijoocl. deep soil, and sliould be sown about April/ or May. The young leaves are often used for feeding silk- 
worms. Per lb., .'iO cts. 
TEOSl NTE. See Beana luTtirians. 
VELVET BEAN. See iiuder Beans, page 56. 
VETCHES — Spring Tares ( IVctft ,sa/;')'(t). Sown broadcast at rate of 1 to 
1.',., bushels to Tlic acre, like wheat or barley, and sometimes mixed with 
oats for soilins'. Used in France or Canada as a substitute for peas. 
Also ground up into flour, after which it is mixed with wheat flour 
aiakin/i' bi-ead. Per qt., 20 cts.; per bus., $3. 
Sand, Winter, or Hairy Vetch ( yivia vUlosa). This variety thriv 
on poor, arid, sandy soils. It is sown either in fall or in 
spring, aud generally uii.xed with rye, which serves as a 
support to the plauts. Ic grows to a height of from to 
4 feet, and can be eut| twice for fodder, first as soon 
as the bloom appears, and then it can be again cat for the 
seed. Th(< plant is perfectly hardy, and the produce is 
recommended as most nutritious. The seed is black and 
perfectly round, aud should be sown at tiie rate of 
bushels to the acre. Per (jt., 2') cts.; per bus., .$4. ,50. 
Tufted Vetch, or Bird's Tares ( f'icia cracca). Has 
creeping pei'euuial roots, and affords provender of good 
qnalily. Per lb., 25 cts. 
WILD RICE {ZirMnia aquulica) . A uative of our northern 
aud western states. Valual)le as a forage plant for swamps 
and inundated lands, but it is chiefly valnalile as an attrac- 
tion for water fowl. The Indians of the lake regions of 
the northwest used to gatlier it by beating it off into their 
canoes and theu curing it for winter food, Before sowing, 
put the rice into coarse cotton bags, and sink them in 
water for 24 hours. Sow in water, wiiich is from (i Inches to 
5 feet deep, with soft raiul bottom, or on low, marshy 
places which are covei'ed with water the year round. In 
ruuniug water, sow as much out of the current as possible. 
Per lb., 25 cts.; per 100 lbs., $15. 
WORMS. Used the same as Snails aud Caterpillars. Per 
pkt., 5 cts; per oz., Wb cts. 
YARROW (AchilU-a MiUefoUiim) . On account of its ci'eep- 
iug root it is considered a bad weed in pasture and arable 
lauds, yet by many it is thought worthy of cultivation 
on light soils ou account of its nutrient properties. 
Per lb., $1..50. 
TOBACCO SEEDS. 
Brazilian American. The finest Brazilian strain grown 
here; nuikes excellent cigars and delightful, aromatic pipe- 
smoking tobacco. Per oz., 25 cts.; per lb., $2. 
Climax. A cross between Hurley and Sterling. Extra 
fine, bright variety. Per oz., 25 cts.; per lb., $2. 
Connecticut Seed-Leaf. The popular sort, used for 
cigar wrappers. I'er or,., 25 cts.; per lb., $1.50. 
Conqueror. A superb, briglit yellow, and a healthy, 
vigortnis grower of the best form aiul finest textui'e. 
It ripens early, and is easily cured to the brightest 
color. I'er oz., 25 cts.; per lb., $2.50. 
Havana. Seed gathered for us from the celebrated 
plantations of the "Vuelto de Abajo." Per oz., 40 
cts. ; per lb., $4, 
Honduras. A new mahogany variety, producing the 
\ery highest quality of tobacco of this type. A 
healthy and vigorous grower. Per oz., 25 cts.; per 
lb., *2.50. 
Kentucky Burley, Per oz., ;J5 cts.; per lb., $;i.50. 
Kentucky Yellow. Per oz.. 25 cents ; per lb., $2.50. 
Oronoka Yellow. A reliable old yellow variety, 
grown for more than fifty years and improved with 
rfterence to the in-oduction of yellow stock. Per oz., 
25 cts. ; i)er lli., $2. 
Oronoka, White Stem. From the Yellow Oronoka, 
which it resembles. I'er oz.. 25 cts. ; per lb., $2. 
Pennsylvania Seed-Leaf. Newest aud best strain of 
this standard aud popular variety. Per oz.,25cts.; 
per lb., $2. 
Persian Rose. Finer than the Muscatel, and maybe 
relied upon to make the best cigar. Per oz., 25 cts. ; 
per lb., $2.50. 
SPRING VETCHES {Yicitt sativu). 
Pryor, Yellow. Preferred by many for brights, and 
succeeds where the other yellow sorts fail. The west 
is giving' it preference as a main crop sort. Per oz., 
25 cts. ; per lb., $2. 
Pryor, Blue. The genuine James River favorite. Per 
oz., 25 clis.; per lb., $2. 
Safrano. Of a rich, saffron-yellow color, and possess- 
ing a soft, silky texture and a delightful flavor. Per 
oz., 25 cts.; per lb., $2. 
Sterling. The newest aud brightest of the yellow 
type and the earliest to ripen. Per oz., 25 cts.; per 
li)., $2. 
Sumatra. Expected. 
Tuckahoe. Preferable to most of the older varieties 
for possessing more body. Leaf long and extra fine; 
the perfection of a wrapper. Per oz., 25 cts.; per 
lb., $2. 
Virginia Oak Hill Yellow. Eesembles White Burley 
ill color and Oronoka in shape and habit. Unsur- 
passed in delicaev of fiber. Per oz., 25 cts.; per 
lb., $2.50. 
Virginia "One Sucker." Large leaf; wide, lanee- 
shaped; rather coarse than fine. I'er oz., 25 cts.; per 
lb., $2.50. 
Yellow Mammoth. A new western variety of the ex- 
port type. Per oz., 25 cts.; per lb,, $2. 
Zimmer's Spanish. One of the most popular and ex- 
tensively grown cigar varieties. Very early; finest 
quality." Per oz., 25 cts. ; per lb., $2.50. 
