SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1891. 
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Useful QoUrds. 
The Dipper Courd, this variety is also useful for many 
household purposes. Although an old variety, itis seldom 
E *owu. They are easily prepared for use as dippers, will 
st for years, and are particularly valuable for dipping 
hot liquids—the handles do not readily become hot. nip¬ 
pers of various sizes, of a capacity of from a pint to a 
quart and a half, can be had from a few vines. Pkt., lOc.j 
»r... 25c. 
Olshcloth, a natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one is 
furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is 
S onge-like, pourous, very tough, elastic and durable. 
any ladies prefer this dishcloth to auv prepared bv art. 
The fruit grows about two feet in length, and the % ine is 
very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms, 
■ pleasing contrast with the si 1 very-shaded, dark-green 
foliage. In the North this variety requires to be started 
■ a hot-bed. Ttic dried interiors of these Gourds have 
already become an article of commerce, grown in Florida, 
tfcey are sold by Philadelphia and New York druggists. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Sugar T rough, these Gourds arc useful for man v household 
purposes, such as buckets, baskets, nest-boxes, soap and 
salt dishes, and for storing the winter’s lard. Thev grow 
to hold from four to ten gallons each, have thick, hard 
shells, very light but durable, having been kept in use as 
long as ton years. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c. 
LETTUCE, CREAM BUTTER. 
Uettlice. 
The following varieties will be found to be superb, vet none 
of them can approach the line quality found in our New 
Half Century ottered among Novelties. 
Cream Butter, a new Cabbage Lettuce of great value form- i 
inga large solid head, the inside of which is a beautiful I 
creamy color, and rich and buttery to the taste. It is 
medium early and probably the very best of all summer 
head Lettuces. Pkt., 10c.; oz„ 25c. I 
Tomhannock, a very crisp and delicious Lettuce but particu¬ 
larly remarkable on account of holding its line flavor 
from the first of June to the last of September, at ail 
times free from bitter taste- or toughness. It makes a 
beautiful plant 12 Inches high and s> to 18 inches across. 
The outside leaves are beautiful reddish bronze, while 
the inside ones are almost white. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 
lb. $2.00. 
Golden Heart, a grand new sort, producing heads of very 
large size, which within are a beautiful rich golden yel¬ 
low. It grows quickly and is ready for use in a short 
time, and retains its excellent condition for weeks. Pkt., 
10e.; oz.. 25c.; lb., 25c. 
New Hard Head, a new sort of great value, with head as 
hard ns a Cabbage. It is the quickest to form heads, 
stands the longest before seeding, is unsurpassed in 
quality, being very tender, crisp and brittle, sweet and 
free from bitterness. A grand sort. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 10c. 
Curled Simpson, a line standard early sort. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 
20c.; lb., SLGtt 
New Hanson, an excellent head variety of great size and 
line quality. With many people this excellent variety is 
the leading favorite. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; lb., $2.00. 
Buttercup, a most beautiful and valuable sort. The leaves 
are a deep yellow, making the plants as they stand in a 
bed as ornamental as Coleus. They produce large heads 
of very fine quality. Pkt., 10c.: oz., 10c. 
Childs’ Half Century, see Novelties. Pkt., 15c. 
I£o^l-Rabi. 
Extra Early Vienna, this Is a 
most delicious vegetable, 
having a Turnip like bulb formed 
above ground. 1 1 lias a most ele¬ 
gant Oauliilower-like flavor, and 
should be cooked In about the 
same manner. Use t hem when 
about the size of Globe Turnips, 
and before they get old and 
stringy. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 10c. 
I;eek. 
KOHL-RAUI. 
mm iitpu'tt smUiiIm. Pt.f* 
New Clant Italian, introduced in 
1881 . this new variety has given 
great satisfaction everywhere. It 
is very hardy, easily grown, and 
of monstrous size; it is of very 
mild and agreeable flavor. The 
Leek is considered more delicate 
than the Onion for flavoring 
Garden Ueii^oi^ 
This resembles 
the Vine Peach 
in manner of 
growth, but is 
distinct in that 
the unripe fruit 
is striped with 
very dark green, 
nearly black, 
while the Vine 
Peach is plain 
green, and when 
ripe is not rus- 
seted like the 
Vine Poach. 
Fruit is of shape 
Shown ill our en¬ 
graving, and is 
somewhat small¬ 
er than Vine 
Peach, hits thin¬ 
ner flesh, and is 
most decidedly 
more acid, thus 
