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8 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

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HERBS.
ANISE. Oz. 10c.
BALM. Oz. 25c.
BASIL, SWEET. Oz. 15c.
BORAGE. Oz. 15c.
CARAWAY. Oz. 10c.
CORIANDER. Oz. 10c.
CATNIP. Oz. 30c.
CASTOR OIL PLANT. Oz. 10c.
CHAMOMILE. Oz. $1.50.
DILL. Oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c.
DANDELION. Oz. 35c.
FENNEL, SWEET. Oz. 10c.
HOREHOUND. Oz. 20c.
HYSSOP. Oz. 20c.
LAVENDER. Oz. 25c.
MARJORAM, SWEET. Oz. 15c.
ROSEMARY. Oz. 25c.
RUE. Oz. 15c.
SAFFRON. Oz. 15c.
SWEET WOODRUFF. Oz. 60c.
SAGE. Oz.10c, 1/4 lb. 35c.
TANSY. Oz. 40c.
THYME, BROAD-LEAF. Oz. 20c.
WORMWOOD. Oz. 20c

MIXED VARIETIES.-A mixture of all the above. Nice garden assortment. Oz. 15. Any of the above, 5c per pkt., 6 pkts. for 25c.

ONION SETS.
YELLOW BOTTOM SETS.-Like the White, except color. More used than any other kind. Pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pk. 75c, postpaid; bu. $2.50.
RED BOTTOM SETS.-Like above except that they are of dark red color. Very hardy. Pt. 15c, qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 85c, bu. $2.75.
WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION SETS.-Pure silvery white color; frequently producing as many as twenty bulbs in a single cluster from one bulb planted; excellent quality: very early. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, postpaid; pk. $1.25.
WHITE BOTTOM SETS.-White onion sets grown from seed are the most popular and best for early use. Pt. 20c, qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 90c, bu. $3.00.

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BOTTOM ONION SETS
TOP ONION SETS

CURIOUS VEGETABLES.
CHINESE TEA.-We are sure that many of our customers will be glad to grow this as a curiosity if nothing else. Can be kept growing in pots through the winter. Pkt. 10c.
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. Tastes like water cress. Pkt. 10c.
ORNAMENTAL MICE.-The vegetable curiosity which has attracted so much attention. It is a native of Central Africa. Pkt. 10c.
CATERPILLARS.-Prostrate creeping plants with small yellow flowers, changing into "Vegetable Caterpillars." Pkt. 5c.
SNAILS.-Another singular variety having most oddly twisted seed pods resembling snails. Children are much amused with these curious vegetables. Pkt. 5c.
COTTON.-Grown mainly as a curiosity in the north. Start the seed early in a box of soil in the house and transplant to the field as soon as warm weather arrives. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
ALPINE STRAWBERRIES.-Handsome, globular bush form, with upright leaves and stalks. Have a peculiar rich flavor, superior to our native sorts. Perfectly hardy and easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10c.
MARTYNIA.-Also called "Devil's Claw" or "Unicorn Plant." A large ornamental plant, bearing beautiful flowers which are succeeded by large seed pods which when young are are fine for pickling. Do not plant seed before the middle of May. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
EGYPTIAN LENTILS.-Largely used in Oriental countries as a principal article of diet. Cultivate like peas. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 75c.
ROSELLE.-(Hibiscus Sabdariffa.)-An annual, growing quickly from seed. Two to three feet high, is very ornamental, even when not in bloom. This plant is a native of Queensland and large quantities of the jelly labeled "Queensland Jelly" is shipped from Australia to all parts of Europe where it is highly prized. Pkt. 10c.

MUSHROOMS.
MUSHROOMS IN FIELDS.-It is some trouble to grow a crop the usual way, but we all know that some of the finest mushrooms come up in old pastures apparently spontaneously. A good crop can frequently be secured by raising the turf with the corner of a spade, remove a little dirt and put in a piece of spawn one to two inches square with a little dry horse manure and pressing the sod firmly in place again. Per lb. 30c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 15c per lb. Book on Mushroom Culture 10 cents.

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GARDEN PLANTS.
Orders must amount to at least 25c. We prepay postage. Express at purchaser's expense.
BALSAM MINT.-For flavorlng ale or beer. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.
ARTEMESIA or BROTAN.-Use similar to Wormwood. Each 15c, 3 for 40c.
CALAMUS.-(Acorus.)-Is used in the south for medicine. Grows best in wet soil. Each 20c.
CATNIP or CATMINT.- Grows wild in parts of country. Used largely for infants. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
CHIVES.-Little perennial members of the onion tribe, and are grown entirely for their tops, which are used wherever the flavor of onion is required. Roots per bunch 15c, 4 for 50c.

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MONARDIA DIDIMA.-Also called Scarlet Bergamont and Oswego Tea. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
PEPPERMINT.-The plant has an agreeable odor and peculiar warm, pleasant flavor. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
GENUINE PENNYROYAL -Warm, pungent, somewhat aromatic taste; used for medicinal purposes. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.
ROSEMARY.-A plant used largely in the manufacture of Eau de Cologne. Also used for flavoring meats, stews, etc., and for garnishing. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE.-Great improvement on common sage. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c, postpaid.
VARIEGATED MAMMOTH SAGE,-Very ornamental plant; equal to Holt's in productiveness and flavor; new and scarce. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
SPEARMINT.-This is commonly called Mint and thousands of dollars worth of it is sold annually in New York, Boston and other large cities. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
VARIEGATED SPEARMINT.-A new, showy variety of above which will be greatly appreciated. Each 25c, 6 for $1.00.
SASSAFRAS-A well known medicinal plant. Each 20c, doz. $1.75.
TANSY.-A plant used largely for its medicinal qualities. Each 15c, 3 for 35c, doz $1.00.
TARRAGON.-The true Tarragon is appreciated for the use of its aromatic leaves in seasoning salads, soups, stews, pickles, etc., and also for Tarragon Vinegar. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.
GOLDEN VARIEGATED THYME.-Has an agreeable aromatic odor, is used for sauces and flavoring. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
GARLIC.-A species of onion propagated by offsets; used for flavoring soups, stews and other dishes. 40 cts. lb. postpaid. By express 25c per lb., 10 lbs. $2.00.
HOP ROOTS.-A few hop vines are nice on any place for making yeast, etc. Each 15c, $1.00 per dozen.
HORSE RADISH SETS.-One of the most valuable vegetables for an appetizer. Sets 15c dozen, 75c per 100 postpaid, or 60c per 100 by express.

RHUBARB ROOTS.
VICTORIA.-The standard for general use. Each 15c, 5 for 50c, doz. $1.00.
IDEAL MAMMOTH.-The largest and best variety. Strong roots. 30c each, dozen $2.50.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
PALMETTO and CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.-Per doz., 35c.; per 100, $1.25 postpaid. By express or freight, per 100, 75c; 1,000, $5.00.
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.-Per doz. 40c; per 100 $1.50 postpaid. By express per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $6.50.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CABBAGE PLANTS-EARLY VARIETIES-Ready April 10th-By mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 50c; 1,000, $3.50.
CABBAGE PLANTS-LATE VARIETIES-Ready May 15th-By mail, 100. 75c; by express, 100, 40c; 1,000. $2.00.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS-Ready April 15th-Henderson's Snowball. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00.
CELERY PLANTS-Ready May 1st-By mail. doz. 20c; 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 60c; 1,000, $4.00, After June 10th, per 1,000 $3.00.
EGG PLANTS-Ready May lst-By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, $1.00.
PEPPER PLANTS-Ready May 1st-By mail, dozen 25c; 100, $1.00, by express, 100, 75c.
TOMATO PLANTS-Ready May 1st-By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 75c; 1,000, $5.00. Not transplanted, 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1,000.
GROUND CHERRY-Ready May l5th-By mail, dozen 25c; 100, $1.25; by express $1.00 per 100.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS-Ready May 1st-Plants strong, vigorous, well rooted and hardy. We can furnish either the Yellow Nansemond or Early Yellow Jersey. Write if you want a large lot. Prices vary. By mail, 100, 50c; by express, 100, 25c; 1,000, $2.00.
NEW VINELESS SWEET POTATO PLANTS-A novelty of great merit, is of dwarf bush-like growth. The tubers are yellow, of medium to large size, and lie compactly in the hill. When cooked, of best possible quality. Per 100, 75c, postpaid; by express, 100, 50c; 1,000, $4.00.

A BEAUTIFUL SET OF TWELVE FANCY LEAVED GERANIUMS FOR $1.20 POSTPAID.