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C. A. Reeser, Seedsman and Florist, 
HYACINTH BEAN—Dolichos Lablab. 
A rapid growing plant, flowering freely in clusters, for covering arbors, trellises, 
etc. Sow the seed in the garden where desired; tender annual, 10 feet high. 
Mixed.—Purple and white flowers. Per packet,.S cents. 
^GOURDS^ 
AXD 
ORNAMENTAL CUCUMBERS. 
Gourds. Ipomipa Coccinea. 
One of the arts of making a garden Interesting to visitors is the growing of unique 
or curious plants, and for this use nothing is better than the oddly shaped and col¬ 
ored Gourd, in its numerous varieties. It makes quite a museum of pretty curiosi¬ 
ties. In the South the common kind or calabash is extensively used for dippers; but 
most of the varieties of our list are selected with reference to showy qualities and 
delicacy of growth. The vine will cover trees or fences, and may be treated like the 
Squash. 
Gooseberry.—Small, bright green. Per packet,.6 cents. 
Hercules’ Club.—Club shaped, 4 feet long. Per packet,.6 cents. 
Miniature.—Bottle shaped. Per packet,.6 cents. 
Onion.—Small, yellow fruits. Per packet,. Scents. 
Orange.—The well known Mock Orange. Price per packet,.5 cents. 
Pear-shaped.—Green, striped with cream. Per packet,.6 cents. 
Apple.—Small, handsome fruits. Per packet,.5 cents. 
Fine Mixed.—From a large collection. Per packet,.5 cents. 
Cucumis Odorataisslmus.—Orange fruits from the size of a plum to that of an or¬ 
ange. Very fragrant. Per packet,.10 cents. 
Tricosanthes Colubrina, True Serpent Gourd.—Fruit five feet long, striped like a 
serpent, changing to brilliant carmine when ripe. Per packet,.10 cents. 
Cyclanthera Explodns.—Handsome foliage and oval-shaped fruit, exploding loudly 
when ripe. Half-hardy annual. Ten feet. Per packet,.Scents. 
Dishcloth, or Luffla.—A natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one, is furnished 
by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, very tough, 
elastic and durable. Many ladies prefer this dishcloth to any prepared by art. 
The fruit grows about two feet in length, and the' vine is very ornamental, pro¬ 
ducing clusters of large, yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the sllvery- 
shaded, dark green foliage. In the North this variety requires to be started in a 
hot-bed. The dried interiors of these Gourds have already become an article of 
commerce. Grown in Florida, they are sold by Philadelphia and New York 
druggists, while in England their sale and use are general. Price of American 
seed, per packet.10 cents. 
Maurandla. Ipomna, Bono Nox. 
IPOM.^A—Morning Glory Variety. 
The Ipoma:a Is celebrated for the clear intensity of its colors, one of which is the 
pure sky-blue so rare among flowers; and there is no vine known to florists that can 
equal the mingled grace and beauty of its foliage and blossom. For covering old 
walls, trellises, arbors or stumps of trees they are invaiuable, also for house cul¬ 
ture. Fifteen feet. 
Ipomssa, Coccinea.—Small scarlet flowers in profusion. Also known as the “ Star 
Ipom®a.” Per packet. Scents. 
Llmbata.—Violet, margined with white; large and handsome. Per packet, 5 cents. 
Grandlflora Superba.—Large blue flowers, with a broad white border. Per pkt. Sc. 
Choice Mixed Varieties.—Of all colors. Per packet.S cents. 
Bono Nox, Evening Glory.—Violet, large fragrant flowers, expanding in the even¬ 
ing. Per packet.S cents. 
Moon Flower.—See Novelties. 
LOASA. 
The Loasa Is a good climber, with curious, handsome yellow and red flowers. Free 
bloomer. 
Loasa, Nltida,—Yellowish, light green leaves. Per packet.6 cents. 
Herbertii.—Fine scarlet. Per packet.10 cents. 
LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. 
Highly ornamental and effective for the garden or conservatory, with showy, fox¬ 
glove-like, rosy purple flowers. Requires a light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 
Ten feet. Per packet, 10 cents. 
MAURANDIA. 
Beautiful, rapid, slender-growing plant, blooming profusely until late in the Au¬ 
tumn ; also fine for the conservatory or greenhouse. If desired lor the house, take 
up before the approach of frost. This Summer climber cannot be too highly recom¬ 
mended as a half-hardy perennial, flowering the first season if sown early, and 
should be started in the hot-bed or greenhouse. Ten feet. 
Mixed.—Of all colors. Per packet. 10 cents. 
SWEET PEAS—Flowering. 
The Sweet Pea la the perfumer of our gardens. It learned the trade In the Island 
of Sicily long ago, and went from there to England and thence to this country, 
where it pursues the most delicate of arts to the delight of innumerable flower lov¬ 
ers. The pretty winged blossoms, looking like a flock of butterflies alighting on the 
vine, by the labors of the florists have been converted to all varieties of gay, clear 
colors. Well treated, the vine is an excellent grower. It likes a good stiff loam, 
and if this is moist the plant will continue blooming all Summer. They should be 
sown four inches deep, and cultivated like common peas. May be sown very early. 
Cut the flowers freely and pick off the seed pods as fast as they appear. All varie¬ 
ties 6 cents per packet. 
Sweet Pea, Scarlet Invincible.—A beautiful rich scarlet, very fragrant. Per 
ounce.15 cents. 
Butterfly.—Pure white, delicately laced with lavender. Per ounce.15 cents. 
Black —Very dark purple, the darkest variety grown. Per ounce.16 cents. 
Crown Princess of Prnssia.—Bright blush; very fine. Per ounce.16 cents. 
Light Bine and Purple.—Brownish purple and light blue. Per ounce.20 cents. 
Princess Beatrice.—A new shade, beautiful rose color. Per ounce.20 cents. 
Painted Lady.—Rose and white, a charming variety. Per ounce.16 cents. 
Red Striped.—Red, striped with white; a striking combination. Per ounce, 16 cts. 
White.-Of the purest white. Per ounce.10 cents. 
All Colors, Mixed.—Per pound, 75 cents; per ounce.10 cents. 
All the above are 6 cents per packet, or any six packets for 86 cents. 
For a list of choice New Sweet Peas, see Novelties In Flower Seeds. 
