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We Carry a Complete Line of Pastime Grasses 
VINE PEACH 
The vine on which they are borne is Bomewhat similar 
to the muskmelon vine, and requires the same cultivation. 
The fruit is about the sizd of a large peach, oval-shaped, and 
of bright orange color, somewhat russeted. For sweet pickles, 
pies or preserving they are superb. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 
50c ; postpaid. 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT 
Postpaid. 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in the spring in drills one foot 
apart and one inch deep, thinning out plants to four inches. 
It succeeds best in light, well-enriched soil. One ounce of seed 
for 50 feet of drill. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—This new salsify re¬ 
cently introduced from the Sandwich Islands, grows fully 
\>uble the size of the common variety, and is superior in 
quality. It is pure white color, and is invaluable to market 
gardners. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.00. 
TOBACCO 
HAVANA—Pure Cuban grown seed. When grown in this 
country commands a high price as cigar stock. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 
20c; % lb., 75c. 
MISSOURI BROAD LEAF—A well Known standard 6ort, 
valuable for cigar wrappers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Y\ lb., 75c. 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—Best adapted to the climate 
of the middle and northern states, as it is more hardy, and 
endures the cold better than the tender varieties grown south. 
Pkt., 6c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 75c. 
OKRA 
One ounce will plant 100 hills. 
CULTURE—Sow late in the spring, after the ground has 
become warm, in drills 3 feet apart, and, when plants are 3 
inches high, thin out from 10 to 12 inches. They should be 
well manured. The young green seed pods of this plant are 
used in soups or stewed and served like asparagus. The young 
pods can also be dried for winter use. 
DWARF—Prolific, early, long podded and productive. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; Y* lb., 20c; lb., 75c. 
TALL—Height, 5 feet. Plant in rows of 3 feet, and let 
two plants stand to the foot. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; (4 lb., 20c; 
1 lb., 76c. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS 
We make a specialty of them. 
Packed ready for shipment by express or mail. Weight, 1 
doz., 1 lb. ; 100, 3 lbs. 
EARLY CABBAGE—Wakefield and Winningstadt, (ready 
April 15th.) 75c per 100; $6.00 for 1,000. 
LATE CABBAGE—Leading varieties (ready June 1st) 
76c for 100; $5.00 for 1,000. 
CAULIFLOWER—Danish Snowball (ready April 15.) $1.50 
for 100; $10.00 for 1,000. 
TOMATOES—From seed bed ; leading varieties (ready May 
1.) 60c for 100; $4.00 for 1,000. 
PEPPERS—Leading varieties (ready May 15.) $1.00 for 
100 . 
EGG PLANT—Transplanted (ready May 15). $1.50 for 100. 
CELERY—Leading varieties (ready June 15). 75c for 100; 
$5.00 for 1,000. 
SWEET HERBS 
Postpaid. 
CARAWAY (Carum—Carvi)—Chiefly cultivated for the 
seed, which is used in confectionery and medicine. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; Y 4 lb., 35c. 
CATNIP, or CATMINT (Nepeta Cataria)—Used as a 
medicinal herb, and also in beef-feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. 
CORIANDER (Corlandrum Sativum)—Cultivated for gar¬ 
nishing but more frequently for its seeds which are used by 
confectioners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c. 
DILL (Anethum Gravelons)—The seeds have an aromatic 
odor and warm, pungent taste ; they are used as a condiment, 
and also for pickling with cucumbers. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c; *4 
lb., 30c. 
FENNEL SWEET (Anethum Foeniculum)—The leaves 
boiled enter into many fish sauces, and green, form a beauti¬ 
ful orament. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 15c ; % lb., 40c. 
HOARHOUND (Marrubium Vulgare)—The leaves are used 
for seasoning and also in the manufacture of the popular 
cough remedy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
LAVENDER (Lavendula Spica)—It is cultivated for ics 
fragrant flowers, which are used for distilling lavender water. 
Leaves and flowers are aromatic. Gather the flowers before 
they begin to fade. Pkt., 5c; oz., 26c; Yi lb., 75c. 
MAJORAM, SWEET (Origanum Majorana)—Used for 
seasoning. Pkt., 5c; cz., 15c; Yi lb., 40c. 
Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis)—A native of the 
south of Europe. It is used in many diseases quite success¬ 
fully, among which are chlorosis and nervous headache. The 
tops only are used as medidcine. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 40c; % lb., $1. 
SAFFRON—Pick the flowers, and dry, for their medicinal 
qualities. An annual. Pkt., 6c; oz., 20c. 
SAGE (Salvia Offinalis)—The most extensively used of 
all herbs for seasoning and dressing. Tea made from the 
leaves is an excellent sudorific. Perennial. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. 
SUMMER SAVORY (Satureia Hortensis)—The leaves and 
flowers are used extensively for flavoring, particularly in soups 
and dressing. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; % b., 25c. 
THYME, FRENCH (Thymus Vulgaris)—The leaves and 
young shoots are used for seasoning; a tea is also made for 
nervous headache. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c. 
WORMWOOD (Artmisa Absiathium)—Used medicinally 
and is beneficial for poultry; should be planted in poultry 
yards. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
Ammonium Sulphate—Steel Plant fertiizer is good for 
lawns, strawberries and other plants. 
COPPER CARBONATE 
For treating seed grains to prevent smut is more effective and easier to use than 
formaldehyde, vitrol or any other treatments. Use two ounces for each bushel. 
Price, 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25. 
