ELLIS BBOTBEBS' CATALO&UE. 
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Egg Plant, JVew York Spineless. Fruit of largest size, and quite free from 
spines; of splendid quality. Price to i 5 ts. 
Fennel. The leaves boiled, enter into many fish sauces. Price 5 <Sts. 
Gourd, Sugar Trough. These gourds are useful for many household purposes, 
such as buckets, baskets, nest-boxes, soap and salt dishes. They grow to hold from 
four to ten gallons. Price to < 5 ls. 
Gourd, Dipper. This variety is also useful for many household purposes. 
When grown on the ground the stems will be curved, while if raised as a climbing 
vine, on a trellis, the weight of the blossom end will cause the stem to grow 
straight. Price 10 dls. 
Gourd, Dishcloth or Luffa. A natural dishcloth and a most desirable one, 
is furnished by tbe peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, 
tough, elastic, and durable. They are also most useful in the bath, in place of 
sponges. ^ Price to dls. 
Gourd, Japanese Nest Egg Gourd. These exactly resemble, in color, shape 
and size, the eggs of hens, do not crack, and are uninjured by cold or wet. They 
make the very best nest eggs. The plant is a rapidly growing climber, and is useful 
for covering screens, etc., being quite ornamental, with the numerous white 
eggs. Price 10 As. 
Gourds (mixed or ornamental). This mixture contains the following sorts : 
Gooseberry, Club, Nest Egg, Lemon, Bottle, Onion, Orange, Pear, Serpent, Sugar 
Trough, Dipper, and Dishcloth. Price, mixed, 10 As. 
Kale, German Dwarf Curled. Sown in spring for summer use, and in fall for 
spring. A very hardy variety. Price 5 As. ; oz., 10 As. 
Lavender, Lavendula Vera. An aromatic, medicinal herb. Price 5 As. 
Lettuce, Iceberg. There is no handsomer or more solid Cabbage Lettuce in cul- 
tivation — in fact, it is strikingly beautiful. The large, curly leaves which cover the 
outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge 
at the edges. Price 5 As. ; oz., 15 As. 
Lettuce, Deacon. While this does not make as large a head as some others, the 
heads formed are very solid and of excellent flavor, and remain in condition for use 
as long as any variety in cultivation. Plant medium size, with very few outer leaves; 
leaves light green, very thick. This is certainly one of the best varieties for summer 
use. Price 5 As. ; oz., 15 As. 
Lettuce, Mignonette. A small, sturdy, russet-colored Lettuce, distinct and 
unique, and of great value. The entire plant measures only seven inches in diameter, 
and is more solid and compact than any existing variety. The outer leaves are few, 
and these cling so closely to the head that it is almost all head. The few outside 
leaves are as deeply crumpled as a Savoy Cabbage, and richly colored with russet-red 
and bronze-green of varying shades. The heart is of a creamy yellow, waved with 
pale greenish white. It is wonderfully hardy, resists drought and excessive moisture 
— a most valuable feature in our climate. Price 5 As. ; oz., 15 As. 
Lettuce, Thick Head, Yellow. Every plant heads, and the heads are uniformly 
shaped, very large and thick through, and of a solidity equal to that of a Cabbage. 
The leaves are slightly crumpled, of a beautiful greenish yellow color, and for tender- 
ness it is unsurpassed by any existing variety. Price 5 As. ; oz., 15 As. 
Lettuce, Perpetual. Our customers will be especially pleased with this variety 
for a summer Lettuce, as it is of finest quality and remains for a long season tender 
and crisp ; unexcelled as a long standing sort, combining tenderness, beauty and 
delicate flavor; best of its season. Price 5 As. ; oz., 15 As. 
