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22 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

VINE PEACH.

A splendid novelty in-
troduced by us. The vine
on which they are borne
is somewhat similar to the
musk melon vine, and re-
quires the same cultiva-
tion. The fruit is about
the size of a large peach,
oval shaped, and of a
bright orange yellow col-
or, somewhat russetted.
For sweet pickles, pies or
preserving they are su-
perb. Recipes for pre-
paring for the table will
be sent with each order.
In the west or northwest
where fruit is scarce, they
are becoming popular, as
they are easily cultivated,
wonderfully prolific, and can be used in every way in which you would
use a peach, except that they are not usually liked raw. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c,
1/4 lb. 65c.

ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANATE.

An ornamental little fruit which a century ago was commonly grown in
the gardens, but is now rarely seen. Grows on a pretty vine; fruit is
round, yellow, irregularly striped with orange, red or mahogany; fra-
grant, a single specimen will sweetly perfume a room many days. Pkt. 10c.

GROUND CHERRY.

IMPROVED YELLOW.—Another year adds only to the popularity of
this little fruit which we introduced, and it is now listed in the catalogues
of the leading seedsmen of the country to
whom we supply seed. It is a great improve-
ment on the wild Ground Cherry. They grow
well on almost any dry soil; are easier raised
than the tomato, and are prolific bearers, and,
oh! what luscious fruit. For sauce or pies they
are excellent. They are delicious as preserves
and when dried in sugar are much better than
raisins for cakes and puddings, and they will
keep, in the shuck, if put in a cool place,
nearly all winter. No one, after raising them
once, will ever make a garden again without
devoting a portion to the Ground Cherry.
Directions for preserving sent with each
packet. Pkt 5c, 1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.

GIANT SCARLET.—Also called Chinese Lantern Plant. A very pop-
ular novelty and has proven quite satisfactory in some sections. Pkt. 10c.

GARDEN LEMON.

Introduced by us and has
been highly praised. Fruit
is of the shape shown in
our engraving, is some-
what smaller than Vine
Peach, which it resembles
in growth, but has thinner
flesh, and is decidedly more
acid thus dispensing with
the sliced lemons which
are so important in putting
up the Vine Peach. Direc-
tions for cooking with each
packet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4
lb. 65c.

NASTURTIUM.

These furnish tender seed-
pods which make delicious
pickles. For this purpose
we send the Tall or Climb-
ing Mixture. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c,
1/4lb. 20c.

GOURDS.

Cultivate as cucumbers, or
may be trained over lattice
work, fences, etc.

JAPANESE NEST EGG.—Grows al-
most uniformly to the size, color and shape of a hen's
egg. The shells are hard and make the very best of
nest eggs, as they do not crack. The largest ones
when sawed in two make excellent pots for starting
tomato, strawberry and other plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c

DIPPER — Makes a more light and convenient
dipper than can be bought. Dippers of various
sizes of a capacity of from a pint to a quart and a
half, can be had from a few vines. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

SUGAR TROUGH.—For buckets, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

LUFFA, Or Dish Cloth.—The peculiar lining of
this fruit, which is sponge like, porous, tough, elas-
tic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth or
sponge. Start seed early. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c

HERCULES CLUB.—Grows to im-
mense size—4 to 6 ft. long. Pkt.5c, oz.25c

MIXED UTILITY.—Seeds of above
mixed. Pkt 5c, oz. 25c.

ORNAMENTAL MIXED
—A mixture of the odd
shaped and fancy colored
sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

CURIOUS VEGETABLES

ORNAMENTAL MICE.—The vegetable curiosity which has attracted
so much attention. It is a native of Central Africa, having a small, neat
growing vine and bears numerous oval fruits, clear green in color, which
are always completely covered with long, light green spines or hairs.
Nice for pickling. Pkt 10c.

CATERPILLARS.—Prostrate creeping plants with small, yellow flowers
changing into "Vegetable Caterpillars." They are grown as curiosities,
and sometimes are put into salads and pickles.

SNAILS.—Another singular variety having most oddly twisted seed
pods resemhling snails. Pkt. 5c.

COTTON.—Grown mainly as a curiosity
in the north. Start the seed early in the
house and transplant to the field as soon
as warm weather arrives. It makes an
ornamental plant in the flower bed and
has showy, large flowers followed by the
boll of pure white cotton which interests
everyone. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

ALPINE STRAWBERRIES. —Sown
early, they will produce bearing plants
the first year. They are grown in large
quantities in Europe, where they are ever
bearing, producing all summer. Pkt. 10c.

MARTYNIA.—Also called "Devil's
Claw" or "Unicorn Plant." A large, or-
namental plant, bearing beautiful flowers
which are succeeded by large seed-pods
which when young are fine for pickling.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

COTTON.

MOUGRI.—A wonderful vegetable from the Island of Java, which is
greatly liked by the natives. Pods sometimes 2 to 3 feet long and are
eaten raw or cooked. Taste like water cress. Pkt. 10c.

EGYPTIAN LENTILS.—Largely used in Oriental countries as a prin-
cipal article of diet. It was from these that the dish of pottage was made
for which Esau sold his birthright to Jacob in Bible times, and many will
be interested in them for that reason. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 75c.

CHINESE TEA.—We are sure that many of our customers will be glad
to grow this as a curiosity if nothing else. The plant is of a shrubby
nature, with beautiful shiny foliage and fragrant blossoms, requiring the
same treatment as any tender shrub. Can be kept growing in pots through
the winter. About 10,000 pounds of tea per year is grown by one man in
South Carolina. Pkt. 10c.

HERBS.

In making up your as-
sortment of seeds for the
year don't neglect to order
a few varieties of herbs.
The chief point is to har-
vest them properly, which
should be done on a dry
day when not quite in full
bloom, then dried quickly
and packed closely, and
entirely excluded from the
air. Those marked with
an asterisk (*) are peren-
nial.

ANISE.—Seeds have an agreeable, aromatic taste. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c.
BALM.—For making balm tea. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
BASIL, SWEET.—For flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
BORAGE.—Leaves used for flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
*CARAWAY.—Seeds are used for flavoring bread, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c.
*CATNIP, or CATMINT.—For seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
CORIANDER—Seeds are used in confectionery. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c
CASTOR OIL PLANT.—Seeds are pressed out to obtain oil. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
*CHAMOMILE.—Largely used for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50
*DANDELION.—Grown for greens; also for medicine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.
DILL.—Seeds are used for dill pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4lb . 20c, lb. 60c
*FENNEL, SWEET.—Leaves are used in sauces. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c.
*HOREHOUND.—For seasoning and cough remedy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
*HYSSOP.—Used for asthma and catarrh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
*LAVENDER — Used largely as a perfume. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
MARJORAM, SWEET —For seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
*ROSEMARY.—Aromatic leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
*RUE.—For medicinal purposes; good for fowls. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
SAFFRON.—Dried flowers used for coloring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
*SAGE.—Much used for dressing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.40.
SUMMER SAVORY.—Used for flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.
SWEET WOODRUFF.—A sweet-scented herb; forms the principal
ingredient of the famous German Maitrank. Pkt. 5c, oz. 60c.
*TANSY.—Cultivated for its medicinal properties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
*THYME.—Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
*WORMWOOD.—Used medicinally and for poultry. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
MIXED VARIETIES.—A mixture of all the above. A nice garden as-
sortment. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c.

A CHOICE SELECTION OF HERBS IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO ANY GARDEN