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Caper Tree (Capparis spinosa.)—The undeveloped flower-buds are the true Capers of commerce. 
Flowers blush, very handsome. Per pkt. 10c. 
Caterpillars (Astragalus var.)—A curious plant, interesting from the fact that the seed pods re¬ 
semble living Caterpillars. Much fun is caused by mixing them in salads. Per pkt. 10c. 
Cotton. Sea Island. —Best variety. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 25c. 
Cotton. Tenn. Upland. — Sow 25 lbs. to the acre. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 25c. 
Fenugreek (Trigonella fenum Grtecum.)—An annual, very fragrant. The seed is often used to 
give temporary fire and vigor to horses; also given to cattle while fattening, causing them to drink and 
digest their food. Per oz. 10c; per lb. GOc. 
Flax, or Linseed.— Best Riga. Per lb. 10c. 
Furze, or Gorse (Ulex Europeus.)—Sheep and cattle browse on the young growth of this 
plant, with much relish. Also valuable for hedges and fences. Per oz. 25c; per lb. $2.50. 
Garvanzas, or Cliick Peas. — Largely used for soups. Per lb. 10c. 
Hop Vine (Humulus lupulus.) —Well known. Per pkt. 10c; per oz. $1.50. 
Lentils (Ervum lens.)—Best imported. Succeed best in dry, sandy soil; used for soups. Per lb. l*5c, 
Lentils (Ervum lens.) —California grown. Per lb. 10c. 
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra.)—In pods. A perennial plant, the roots of which furnish the 
Liquorice of commerce. Per oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
Peanut. This plant thrives and produces best on a light, sandy, tolerably fertile soil. They may 
be planted from March to May in pods, or shelled; it is best to drop about 4 in a hill on the 
level ground, the rows being laid off 3*2 feet wide, and the hills 2 feet asunder; cover them 2 or 3 
inches. When they come up, thin them to 2 in a hill. They will produce from 25 to 75 bushels per 
acre, according to soil and culture. Virginian, per lb. 15c; 100 lbs. market price. California grown, 
Lupin, 131 ue. — One of the best plants for soiling, 
succeeding well in the poorest soil. Many lands that were 
formerly poor, have had their value greatly enhanced by 
plowing in the Lupin as a manure. Per lb. 15c; 100 lbs. 
$ 10 . 00 . 
Lupin, Yellow. — Used for soiling same as the Blue 
variety. Per lb. 15c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Poppy. Opium. —The seed furnishes about 35 per 
cent, of an agreeable sweet oil, good for eating, painting 
and illuminating. Per oz. 20c; per lb. $1.00. 
Pyrethrum Cinerariaefolium.— The plant from 
which is made the Persian insect powder in Europe, or 
"Buhacli” as made in California. Per pkt. 25c; per oz. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Ramie. Silver China Grass. (Urtica nivea.) — 
This is the variety now so extensively cultivated in the 
South for its fibre. Per oz. 75c; per lb. $9.00. 
Scurvy Grass (Cochlearia officinalis.)—Used in sal¬ 
ads same as Cress. A good antiscorbutic. Per oz. 25c. 
Sunflower (Helianthus annus.)—The Sunflower is 
rapidly acquiring a reputation as a valuable farm crop. Its 
seeds are superior food for poultry (said to improve the 
meat), and it has yielded 40 bushels per acre. 
Mammoth Russian. —(See cut.) Very large. Per 
lb. 10c; 100 lbs. market price. 
BIRD SEED. 
If required by mail 10 cents per pound must be added to prepay postage. 
Per lb. 3 lbs. 
Mixed Bird Seed . 10c 25c 
Mixed Canary and Rape . 10c 25c 
Canary . 10c 25c 
Hemp... 10c 25c 
Millet, Italian. 10c 25c 
Rape, German Sweet. 10c 25c 
Per lb. 3 lbs. 
Maw (Blue Poppy). 20c 
Lettuce Seed, for birds. 25c 
Cuttle Fish Bone. 35 e 
Rice, unhulled. 25c 
Millet, White French. 15c 
Sunflower. lOc 25c 
