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SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1896. 
Nest Egg, Improved. A striking vine when hanging full | 
of its pretty, ••uiious fruit, that so closely resemble 
smooth, well-shaped hen's eKtf* that a hen might well be 1 
excused for claiming them as her own production. As 
the shells become very tough and hard they do not crack 
or burst open in freezing weather,and are thus very use¬ 
ful for nest eggs. Very ornamental as well as useful. 
Tills strain always comes true from seed. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 
35t*. 
Dipper. Another useful Gourd that, as its fruit is light 
and strong and does not rust or rot. or heat easily, is just 
right to use in dipping hot liquids, soap. etc., besides be¬ 
ing useful for birds* nests, fancy banging baskets, etc-. 
They hold one from one pint to a quart, and a half each. 
Pkt... 10c.; oz.. 25c. 
Dish Cioth. Ornamental enough fora house vine and fruit 
very useful. Vines grow larg* and robust, with large 
luxuriant dark-green leaves and really handsome, large, 
crimped Mowers of a rich golden yellow. Fruit enormous, 
t wo feet in length, and borne in great, profusion, The 
C lining of mature fruit, when washed und bleached in sun. 
Is porous, tough, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest, 
cleanest substitute for disb-dotlis and bath sponges 
imaginable, besides being very useful for various articles 
of fancy work. Start early. Pkt., Wo. 
Spoon. Beautiful little Gourds, which, when cut open, 
make very good spoons, with both bowl and handle. 
Pkt.., 10c. ‘ 
swygi^k , 
improved 
Egg pi apt. 
NEW YORK. IMPRPVED. 
Very popular in all the city markets. 
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........... This is the earliest. 
tinest and largest, variety grown. and a Hue sort for either 
market, or private Harden. Start seed in hot-bed and trans¬ 
plant into warm. rich, mellow soil. The fruit is very hand¬ 
some. large, smooth and round and of a rieli, shining purple- 
black color, and is borne until frost. Cook by cutting into 
half or quarter-inch slices, and after paring dip them into 
salted water for an hour, then dip in bculcn egg and cracker 
crumbs and fry in hot fat until golden brown, it has a 
meaty flavor much liked by everybody. This is absolutely 
the very finest strain of Kgg l’laiit in cultivation. Pkt., lac.; 
or... 75c.; lb., $5.00. 
LL.tm.BS 
'B33, 
SUGAR TROUGH GOURD 
Sugar Trough. Enormous hard-shelled fruit, holding from 
three to ten gallons each, and as they never rust or rot. 
and arc very light and strong, are .just right, to use as re¬ 
ceptacles for lard. salt, seed corn. snap. etc., or to use as 
nesting boxes, buckets, etc. They last, for years, Pkt .. 10c. 
Hercules Club. Enormous, long club-shaped fruit, very 
curious and at the same time exceedingly useful to use 
in storing various articles, as the fruit is hard-shelled 
and last for years in perfect condition. Pkt.. 10c.; oz„S5c. 
One packet each the ttx sorts. 
Reek, XeW Gmbt Jtaliap. 
Tlie Leek is a very hardy, easily-grown vegetable, of 
mild,agreeable flavor, and Lsmuch used for soups.stews, etc. 
as its flavor is more delicate than that of an Onion. This Is 
a new and very large variety, the best for general cultiva¬ 
tion. Pkt., 5c.; oz.. 28c.; II,., $2.00. 
Kobl Rabi. 
Extra Early Vienna. A curious vegetable, in appearance 
half way between a Turnip and a Cabbage, with a turnip- 
like swelling of the stem above ground which, while 
young and tender, lmsa delicious Cauliflower-like flavor, 
very appetizing and pleasant. Transplant from seed lied 
into rich, mellow ground. Very easily grown. Pkt., 5c.: 
oz.. 20c.; lb.. $ 2 . 00 . 
Late Clant. An extraordinary sort on account, of its enor¬ 
mous size: grows to weigh 20 pounds and is very tender 
and tine. A splendid show variety. Pkt., 10c.; oz.. 20c.; 
lb.. $3.00. 
