Those shiny, pearl-like seeds or beads of silvery-gray, called 'Job's Tears,' which grow on a stalk resembling growing corn; and to think Professor Schmidt raised those which Elizabeth strung on linen thread, alternately with beads, for a portiere in their sitting-room." "Yes, my dear, the beads must be pierced before they become hard; later they should be polished.

Did you ever see them grow, Mary?
The beads or 'tears' grow on a stalk about fifteen inches high and from the bead or 'tear' grows a tiny, green spear resembling oats.

They are odd and with very little care may he grown in a small garden." "They certainly are a curiosity," said Mary..