



Steer eee, SN 
This is an onion of unusual merit, unusual shape and 
unusual flavor. An onion that leaves no onion “‘after- 
effects.” The Bottle Onion has a superb flavor that 
¢annot be equaled by any other variety. It is delicate 
and sweet and for mildness it surpasses even the Sweet 
Spanish types. Ideal for kitchen and table use, 
No. 112, Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50c; oz. 95c. 

SENSITIVE 
Mimosa Pudica 
At the slightest touch this 
dainty little plant will curl its 
leaves up tightly. Let alone it 
will quickly revive. So sensi- 
tive that it will die if con- 
stantly irritated. This un- 
common little plant is as easi~= 
ly grown as beans. Amaze 
your friends with its curious 
behavior. 
No. 2095, Pkt. 10c¢; 
Y% oz. 35¢. 


CELTUCE 
Celtuce belongs to the 
lettuce family but is en- 
tirely different in its 
growth and uses. The 
main stalk has a pleas- 
ing mild flavor suggestive 
of celery, asparagus, and 
zucchini. It may be eat- 
en raw like celery or 
steamed and served with 
cream sauce, in soups, 
etc. The leaves when 
young are cooked as 
greens and have 4 times 
the Vitamin C content of 
head lettuce leaves, 
No. 677, Pkt. 15¢; 
% oz, 30¢; % oz. 55e. 

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LATE ARRIVALS and NOVELTIES 
YOU SHOULD TRY 

Ornamental 
Cotton 
Cotton seed, when sown 
indoors and transplant- 
is over, develops into 
low -decorative bushes 
with lovely pink buds 
followed by creamy blos- 
soms. The white bolls 
make winter bouquets 
and are an. interesting 
curiosity in the north- 
ern garden. No. 2716, 
Pkt. 25¢, Sorry, can- 
not be sent to Calif. be- 
cause of quarantine. 




BIRD OF PARADISE 
Poinciana Gillest 
This gorgeous flower used to be one of our most 
popular offerings until the war cut off our source. 
of supply. Now the seed is arriving from Europe,’ 
too late for proper listing. Tropical shrub with 
mimosa-like leaves and clusters of light yellow: 
flowers with long stamens of brilliant red. Very 
showy. No. 2083, Pkt, 15¢; 4% oz. 40; 1%4 oz. 70¢.: 
BLEEDING HEART 
Dielytra Spectabilis 

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Because of crop failure, seed of this old fashioned fa- 
vorite is vety scarce this year and our-supply is so 
small we hesitated about listing it. One thing is cer- 
tain, we will be sold out long before spring so order 
early. Heart-shaped pink flowers bloom in long grace- 
ful sprays in early spring. Hardy perennial. 
No. 2203, Pkt. 35c. 

Almond Nuts 
Chufa 
Think of raising nuts without 
a tree! These tubers grow close 
They have a thin shell, 
covering snow-white, delicious 
meat which has a sweet flavor 
very much resembling an almond. 
Plant like potatoes and harvest 
the same time. - Because of State 
Law Almond Nuts cannot be 
shipped to California. 
No. 035, Pkt. 10¢; % Ib. 25¢; 
lb. 40c. 

