SPRING CATAOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1898. 
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Japanese Alphabet SQbaslj, 
A new vegetab- which has pleased us very much. Its 
peculiar characteristic from which it derives its name is in 
the fact that its seeds are distinctly marked on both sides 
with characters which appear to be Japanese letters, and it 
is said that the Japanese alphabet may be selected from a. 
handful of seed. lie this as it may, it is certainly curious 
and interesting, but this is not all. We find the Squash to 
be superior to the old Hubbard in quality, and a much 
stronger and freer grower, as easily raised in short as 
Pumpkins. For pies this variety excels all other Squashes 
or Pumpkins. It is a great novelty in every respect. Pkt., 
20c.; 3 pkts. for 60c. 
^sparaghs lettuce. 
A new variety of special merit. It is of very quick 
growth, producing very narrow leaves, 12 to 18 inches in 
length with a large tender and succulent midrib. This as 
well as the tender seed stem is used like Asparagus, and 
makes a very fine substitute. It is sure to become very 
popular. Pkt., 10o.; 3 pkts. for 35c. 
Asparagus 
' LETTUCE-^ 
()iip lO Vegetable jVJoVeltics 
for $1.00. 
For only $1.00 we will send our collection of 10 Vegetable 
Novelties here offered, and which are as follows: 
AFRICAN HORNED CUCUMBER, (See colored plate.) 
DIADEM TOMATO, (See colored plate.) 
MORNINC STAR PEA, 
EARLY BEAUTY CUCUMBER, 
TWENTY DAY EXPRESS RADISH. 
JAPANESE SAKURAJIMA RADISH, 
JAPANESE TENNOJI TURNIP, 
ECC PLANT, PEARL, 
ASPARACUS LETTUCE, and 
JAPANESE ALPHABET SQUASH. 
The above. 1 ** kt . ea h, for SI .00. 
Egg Plapt, Pearl.— {W/rite.) 
This new pure white egg plant Is a most beautiful veget¬ 
able, as well as the finest in quality of all egg plants. Very 
tender, delicate and highly flavored. Ripens early, fruit of 
large size and borne freely. Really one of the very best 
vegetable novelties in a long time, and one which we can 
highly recommend. Pkt., 15c.; 2 for 25c. 
