JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA 
Gourds 
KohI~"Rabi 
The moat useful for household and farm purposes. 
LUFFA, or DISHCLOTH. This remarkable and 
handsome climber is a native of the East Indies. In it 
nature has furnished us with a vegetable dishcloth, the seeds 
being enveloped in a sponge-like cloth, tough, elastic and 
durable. The fruit grows about 
two feet in length. The vine 
grows to a height of twenty to 
twenty-five feet in a season. 
“Dish Rag Gourd” is. in fact, a 
sponge, a soft brush and a bath 
glove combined, and is quite 
often made into slimmer bon¬ 
nets, The fibre wears away 
almost imperceptibly, and will 
last for years. Pkt., iUc.; 3 pkts., 
25c.; oz., tOc. 
Or Turnip-Rooted Cabbage 
This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where it is exten¬ 
sively grown for feeding cattle, as well as for table use. The 
bulb is formed above ground, and, if used when young and 
tender, makes a most delicate dish for the table. One 
ounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill. 
HIPI'EIt GOURD. MUST IMG. ORNAMENTAL. 
DIPPER. Named for its resemblance to a dipper. The 
capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles six to 
twelve inches long. They arc convenient for dipping hot 
liquids, etc. Pkt., 10c : oz., 20c.; Vl lb., 60c.; lb., 52.00. 
JAPANESE NEST EGG. These exactly resemble the 
eggs of liens, making a capital nest egg; superior to glass 
eggs, as they do not break and are uninjured by cold or wet. 
The plant is a rapid growing climber. Pkt.. 10c.: oz. f 25c.; 
l / % lb., 76e. 
HUG A It TROUGH. Very uae.ful for baskets, dishes, 
buckets, etc. They have haul, thick shells, lasting for years, 
and capable (if bolding from two to ten gallons each. Pkt. 
JOe.: ox . 20c ; V. Jb., 60c.; lb.. 52.00. 
FINE MIXED ORNAMENTAL. A collection of the 
most ornamental, beautifully colored, mottled and striped 
and including nil tlioiibovo. Pkt.,10c,; 3 pkts., 25c.; or.., 10e.’ 
■Horse "Radish 
Horan Itmllnli Im ktowii from young rools or sets which 
nlioiilil l»t plitnlcd out in (hu spring. They will form n hirge- 
«l/.u<l radish, lit for use lu one Henson's growth. Roots, per 
dozen, 2fto.; per 10ft, 75c,, poHt-puhl (50e. per hundred • 53 00 
I Kir 1,000, by express). Write for special prices In Inryc lots. 
Ka I e—"Borecole 
One ounce will urodneo iiliout two UiouHiind nhmls 
wr * • m) “ KS ' NEIV IMPERIAL, or LONG 
NIANUINU. A lieuutlfully curled nod orlmpled sort Of 
HtrmiK, vigorous Imbll, perfeolly Imrdy, bright green color 
mid very utliiietlvo in uppcnrunoo. It Issuperlor to nil other 
xortH, mid will ninud longer without shooting to seed (him 
VUI-a-ly. Height, alioul two feet. l>kt., 5e.; ox., 
10c ; III., 28o.j III., 7rie. ’ 
„ DU’ARK GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 
If ,, 1 'iIm Ih one of the best knlos for spring sowing in 
the Norlli, and Is the principal sort (frown in the South for 
Northern murlcolH. It Is hardy, ami will remain over winter 
u ", y I’ wlioro the ternpemtore dues nut go below Zero 
I he Irnlilt Is very dwarf and spreading, and will ravelv ex- 
.. elKlileen IneheH In height. The leaves are of a bright 
preen color, beuullfullv curled, and produced in great nbli. - 
<hmee. Pltl, Be.: o/.„ iOe,: V Ih., Mod lb 7fio 
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH, Plilliid'clpl.ln Stock. 
A lawn lie with Northern iiiiuket gardeners; growing 
a Mint two leel In bright and hardier than tho Extra Dwarf 
Green Curled Seoleh, being ..roved by frost; leaves 
Jf™ 1 !] 1 !" 1 ,m"",, r "- v u,| rleil 111111 wrinkled. Pkt., 5e ■ ox 
iuc.; *:i in , 4Ut\: lb., 05o. ' *’ 
SI III*,RIAN UURLEI). (Gcivwn Greens.) Tbisvariclv 
glows a little larger and coarser than (ho preceding- the 
leaves are not so deeply curled and are of a bluish *grcen 
ciiitr ° 7 ; - ' l,,tv '; iu. Me? " 
h*aves heur'upwaiah'hght'grerm, tVm?l'?i? rsirleih widU' \?? l i'i? 
, 11 .' Wrww, \ for blanched shoots; cooked 
like /l.ipiinif/ii,v. Sow early in the spring, in rows turn fee 
.. . V«‘ <» "bind six Inches hi Ihe^ows ? i,efore win 
ihreoTeet aporl? 1 ^ 
NEW SMOOTH WHITE SHORT-LEAVED KOIJL-RABI. 
NE01 SMOOTH 01HITE SpOHT-bEflVED 
Owing lo the increasing demand for Ibis popular Euro¬ 
pean vegetable, many gardeners have added it to their crops. 
After several years'comparative tests we lind this new sort 
decidedly the best for market and table use, being much 
superior to Vienna. It is very early and the best for forcing 
as well as for outside growth. Bulb is greenish white, beau¬ 
tiful smooth shape and of the very finest texture and o’ualitv 
Pkt., 10c.; oz.,35c.: V, III.. S1.00; lb., 53.50. 
NEW SMOOTH PURPLE. Very Short-Leaved. 
ib li ft?M° IOr blui8ll 'P' lr l>le. Pkt., 5c.; ox., 20c.; % lb., 50c.; 
Leek 
GIANT ITALIAN LEEK 
One. ounce will sow ono 
hundred feel of drill, and pro¬ 
duce about one thousand 
plants. 
NEW GIANT ITALIAN. 
This new leek from Italy is 
fully twice the size of the ordi¬ 
nary London Leek, and much 
handsomer in appearance. 
Like the Italian onions, it is 
very mild' and agreeable in 
fiavor; extremely hardy and a 
fine keeper. All who have 
grown it were astonished at 
its large size and fine white 
appearance. It is by far the 
best leek that can be grown 
either for the market or home 
use. Pkt., 10c.; oz„ 20e.; V v lb., 
50c.; lb., SI.75. 
LARGE AMERICAN 
FLAG. Previous to our intro¬ 
duction of the Giant Italian, 
this was the favorite variety 
with gardeners. Verv fine and 
lm-ge. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; % lb., 
5Ue.; lb., SI.60. 
CARENTAN, or SCOTCH 
CHAMPION. An extra large 
variety from Scotland,growing 
rapidly and very hardv. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 20c.; % lb., 50c.; lb., 
SI .75. 
London Flag. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 1.3e.; y lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 
