The record-union., 1898-12-10

Small (5xS inches), clear yellow and
smooth. Elliptical
No. 116.-From New Bokhara. Large
smooth and yellow Conical.
No. 117.-From Old ANU Darya. Me-
dunn size, yellow, with irregular black
markings and indentations. Roundish
elliptical.
No. 11S.-From Old Bokhara- Below
medium to small. yellow in color, with
rough, irregular seams. Elliptical.
No. 119.-From New Bokhara. Size
6xl0 inches, yellow, with irregular
seams. Elliptical.
No. 12G.-From Old Bokhara Size Ok
Z inches. Color and form as in 11S and
! 119.
No. 121.-From Old ANU Darya.
Small, yellow. and egg-shaped.
No. 122-From Old Anu Darya.
Small, yellow. Egg-shaped to round.
No. 129.-From Old ANU Darya.
Large Q6x4 inches). greenish-broWn,
and smooth. A peculiar melon.
When cut for seeds early in Novem-
ber these seeds were hardly good. They
belong to the class of late-keeping or
winter muskmelons, so much priced in
Persia, Turkestan and other parts OF
Central Asia. They can be grown in
most parts of California, and may prob
ably be kept till New Year or later;
certainly most useful quality. Seed,
3 cents for each variety ordered, by
mail
FOR FIELD AND GARDEN.
Canaigre (Rumex hymenosepalus).-
The plant which is attracting so much
attention as source of tannin. Seed
cents per package, or roots 70 cents
per package, postpaid.
Jerusalem Artichokes (Helianthus
Tuberosus).-We have two varieties,
White French and Red Brazilian. The
former is highly esteemed by some as a
table vegetable either boiled or used
in soups or salads. The red variety is
perhaps superior for stock purposes. We
can furnish both sorts if desired at 10
cents per package each, by mail, post
paid.
Roselle QHibiscus sabdariffa).-A ten
der plant, producing in dry, hot regions
juicy pod which makes delicious jelly.
Full description in last years bulletin.
Seeds cents per packet
New Short White Carrot Very
thrifty Highly approved by our cor
respondents. Seeds cents per packet,
postpaid.
Washington Market Corn.-Commend-
ed as late shown variety; 3 cents per
packet, postpaid
Veitch's Climbing French Bean.-Cer-
tificated at English shows; does well
without poles; cents per packet, post
paid.
Edible-pod Pea.-An English variety,
highly approved in California;; cents
per packet postpaid.
Kings Acre Cream Vegetable Mar
row (from Scotland). A handsome
lemon color, fine form. Seed cents
per packet, postpaid.
Asparagus Pea (Tetragonolobus pur-
Ipureus).-A square-pod pea; to cut and
cook like string BEANS cents per pack
ct, postpaid.
Soy Bean (Glycine hispida).-Medium
early variety, grown at Pomona. Very
freely commended at the East. Half
pound packages, by mail, 10 cents.
Big Hitler Lentil.-From the VoIga
region OF Russia. Very large lentil
vigorous grower. Seed cents per
packet, by mail, postpaid
Red-fowered Passion Vine Passiflora
manicata).-This is a magnificent red
fioWered passion vine, a native of Peru
and Ecuador, and well worth extended
cultivation. Under favorable condi-
tions it will climb to the top of build
ing or tall tree. 1t is perfectly at home
in Southern California, and is occasion
ally seen around the Bay of San Fran
cisco. Although less hardy than the
common passiforas, it is worth a trial
wherever pelargoniums endure the win
ter.