. Burpee's farm annual 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. DISHCLOTH GOURD. DISHCLOTH, or LUFFA. A natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one, is furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, elastic, and durable. Many ladies prefer this dishcloth to any {>repared by art. The fruit grows about two feet in ength, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the silvery-shaded, dark-green foliage. I
. Burpee's farm annual 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. DISHCLOTH GOURD. DISHCLOTH, or LUFFA. A natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one, is furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, elastic, and durable. Many ladies prefer this dishcloth to any {>repared by art. The fruit grows about two feet in ength, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the silvery-shaded, dark-green foliage. In the North this variety requires to be started in a hotbed. The dried interiors of these gourds have already become an article of commerce â grown in Florida, they are sold by druggists. Per pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. KOHL RABI, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE. ioi is grow for its turnip-shaped bulb,which is formed m above ground by the l>- expansion of the stem. T h e bu 1 b should be used while young and tender, as age detracts from its good quality. Set plants eight inches apart in the row. For later use sow seed in drills and thin to the proper dis- tanee apart. When well-grown and pro- perly prepared for the table it is one ot the most desirable of vegetables, and should be in every Per Green or White. Good for table use and stock, pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % ft 40 cts.; per ft $ EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The best for table use. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; % ft 60 cts.; per ft $ EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This variety is the most largely grown for table use in Germany and Aus- tria. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; % ft 60 cts.; per ft $ LEEK. Sow the seed very early, in a seed bed' in a sheltered place, if possible. When plants are about six inches long, transplant them to trenches six inches deep, with very rich soil at the bottom. Fill up the trenches as the plants grow, and later draw soil up to them. As a result you will have fine, large leeks, blanche
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