Three Unique New Vegetables 
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Gbcunqber. 
A few years ago a missionary in Central Africa sent us 
seed of this peculiar Cucumber which ho found growing 
there. The vine is a rapid grower, ami will climb freely to 
a considerable height on trellis or screen, or it may be 
allowed to trail over the ground. The fruit, which is Horne 
profusely all summer, is a deep sea-green color, but when 
ripe turns to a dark orange-scarlet. When fully grown it is 
the size of a small Muskmelon, oblong, and covered with 
protruding points or horns. For eating it should be taken 
before it is too old, like any other Cucumber. In quality 
it is simply luscious, having the pure cucumber flavor in a 
degree of delicacy and refinement, not before seen. It is ex¬ 
ceedingly render and seems to melt in one's mouth, and con¬ 
sequently easily digested. People who cannot eat ordinary 
Clucumbers find no difficulty with this. I)r. Clowe writes 
recently that t.he nat ives in Africa do not eat it until it is 
fully ripe and the pulp Incomes soft. It is then nutritious 
and very refreshing. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
A BEAUTIFUL NEW STRIPED VARIETY. 
Here we have at last what leading horticulturists all 
over the world have devoted years to producing. A tomato 
of high quality with a beautiful striped or variegated skin. 
Can you imagine anything more unique? Diadem is a 
tomato of medium size, perfect shape, high quality and of a 
deep ruby red, the rich, dark color of the skin being broken 
with stripes and spots of old gold, the beautiful effect of 
which is admirably shown on colored plate. Not only is it 
beautiful, but in points of excellence in other respects it is 
quite up to Picture Hock, which is now the standard of per¬ 
fection. It is of fair size, smooth, handsome shape, and 
of best quality. This splendid novelty was introduced by 
us last year, atul has given great satisfaction everywhere. 
Matty people say that, it is the most novel thing, and’ by far 
the greatest attraction in their gardens. Everybody is de¬ 
lighted with it, and as all our customers will want it this 
year we offer it at only 10c. per pkt.: 3 pkts. for 25c.: oz„50c. 
The Byer Heap. 
This out-ranks any other Bush or Snap Beau so far introduced. In quality it is the best and in productiveness it will 
more than double any other variety. The Michigan Agricultural Station, where the Bean was tested last year, says of it 
in their Bulletin No. 153, issued in Februaiy, 1S98: "The Byer Bean. -Plants of healthy, vigorous growth, very branching 
and productive. The pods are five to six inches long, round, nearly straight, green in color, very brittle and fine in quality. 
The plants are very productive and have a long season of bearing. It is a valuable sort for the home, garden or market.’ 
The Bulletin then goes on to give the comparative tests. This table shows that one plant of the Byer Bean produced 271 
pods, weighing 47 ounces. The variety which approached next to it was Stringiess Green Pod with 121 pods, 20,4 ounces. 
From that the number ranges down to 16 pods, 2>4 ounces, in Union White Valentine. This shows that the Byer is more 
than twice as productive as the best of the twelve other best varieties tested. 1 do not think we need to say any more in 
recommendation of it. Price, 15c. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25c. Per pint, 40c., per quart, 75c. 
SPECIAL OFFER For 25c. we will send one pkt. each t>f these 5 great Vegetable Novelties. 
Floral Park pawn G rass *—Qdick Growing. 
Not even fine trees and beautiful flowers add as much beauty to. the home surroundings as does a fine velvety lawn. To 
secure a fine, close, even sward, it is absolutely necessary to use proper grasses. Good deep, rich color and turfy, compact 
habit, stooling out well from the bottom, and they must be able t.o stand the sun as well, and a considerable amount of 
drouth without injury. We have a mixture of grasses that meet all these requirements. We use it at Floral Park, where 
it has been much admired. We have sold it in every state and territory in the United States, and it has given entire satis¬ 
faction in every location. It grows quickly, making a fine green sward in a few weeks. A whole season's drouth will not 
kill out this grass. It may dry and burn as brown as possible, yet the first good rain will immediately bring it up green 
and velvety. 35c. per quart; $2.25 per peck, postpaid* by express, per peck. $1.25; per bushel. $4.00. 
