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J. Jerome Smith, Wilmington, Delaware. 
MARVEL OF PERU , CONTINUED. 
New Tom Thumb Mixed. Handsome, 
compact, dwarf, bushy plants, with elegant 
variegated foliage; many brilliant flowers, 
pure yellow, deep red, and striped and 
blotched. Pkt. 5 cts. 
MINA LOBATA. 
Half-hardy Mexican climbing annual. The 
buds are at first vivid red, but turn to orange- 
yellow immediately before they open, and 
when fully expanded the flowers are creamy 
white. They are freely produced from the 
base to the summit of the plant, which attains 
a height of from 18 to 20 feet, and constitutes 
a strikingly beautiful object. Pkt. 5 cts. 
MIGNONETTE. 
\ great favorite on account of its sweet and 
delicate fragrance. The seed should be scat- 
tered liberally in sunny situations. The flow- 
ers of some of the newer varieties, described 
below, are of wonderful perfection. 
Reseda odorata, Sweet Mignonette. 
Pkt. 5 cts 
k>Giant Pyramidal. Of compact, pyramids 
habit. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Parson’s White Tree. The best white. 
Pkt. 5 cts. 
^Improved Golden Queen. The habit of 
growth is perfect; the foliage is a beautiful 
green, while the large flowerspikes are densely 
covered with florets of a pleasing light, golden- 
yellow color, deliciously fragrant. Pkt 5 cts. 
Quaker City. This is of a handsome gol- 
den-red color and unusual rich sweet fra- 
grance. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Pure Hachet. Of vigorous growth, having 
deliciously scented gray flowers. Pkt. 5 cts 
nixed. Including many varieties. Pkt. 5c. 
MOMORDICA. 
Balsam ina (Balsam Apple). A very beau- 
tiful climbing plant, with handsome apple- 
shaped fruits. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Charantia ( Balsam Pear). A rapid-grow- 
ing climber ; bears fruit of a rich golden-yel- 
low color, which makes a useful liniment. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
NASTURTIUMS, TOM THUMB. 
The dwarf, or Tom Thumb Nasturtiums- 
are exceedingly beautiful, and make very ef- 
fective beds. 
Tom Thumb Beauty. Yellow and scar- 
let. Pkt 5 cts. 
Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur, spotted 
maroon. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Lady Bird. The ground color of the flow- 
ers is rich golden-yellow, each petal barred 
with a broad vein of bright ruby-crimson. 
Pkt. 10 cts. 
Empress Of India. The leaves are dark 
purplish blue, making a rich background for 
brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts. 
King of Tom Thumbs. Intense scarlet 
flowers, with rich dark loliage. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 20 cts. 
King Theodore. Very dark, deep crim- 
son. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed. Includ- 
ing all the above and many other choice 
colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 
Cloth of Gold. The foliage of this new 
variety is a clear, bright yellow. The plant 
has deep scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts 
NASTURTIUMS. TALL. 
the '/ ropceuium majus, or Tail Nastur- 
tiums, are among the easiest grown and 
prettiest climbers, quickly running 6 to 12 
feet, thriving in poor soil. Free bloomers, 
and the green seed pods make excellent 
pickles. 
Majus, Finest Mixed Tall Nastur- 
tiums. Many bright colors. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts. 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. 
Interesting climbers, which produce fruits 
of curious shapes and markings. 
White Egg-Formed. Fruits same size 
and shape as hens’ eggs, and are largely used 
in place of china for nest-eggs, Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 30 cts 
Dishcloth, or Luffa. Vine very orna- 
mental ; the lining of the fruits is sponge-like, 
very porous aud elastic, and is used as a 
dishcloth or in the bath in place of the 
sponge. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Sugar Trough. These grow very large, 
sometimes holding from 5 to 10 gallons, and 
are very useful for storing lard, or as buckets, 
salt dishes, etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 els. 
Nasturtiums. 
