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deep and allows it to remain in that state for a day or 
two, stirring it frequently. He then masses the seed 
in greater depth, say six to eight inches, and leaves it 
remain thus spread out for a month or so to become 
thoroughly dry, which will be indicated by seed 
rattling. It will then be in condition for storing or 
shipment. 
When storing, a covering of oil paper will keep out 
atmospheric moisture and prevent moulding. Before 
shipping, run through the fan-mill or seed-cleaner. 
Market.—Eggplant seed is sold by all seedsmen. 
The principal market for it at present is in Florida, 
where this vegetable is grown extensively as a field crop 
by truckers for shipment to Northern markets. 
While there is some importation, most of the seed 
used by the trade is grown here, mainly in New Jersey, 
Towa, and in the South. In a favorable season, an 
average yield is about 200 pounds per acre, at from 
$1.00 to $1.25 per pound to the grower. 
ENDIVE. 
This is an annual, and for a seed-crop sowing is made 
in the Northern States early in April; in California in 
February and March, in rows two feet apart, thinning 
plants to eighteen inches in the row. Rogue carefully, 
pulling up and destroying all plants which are not true 
to variety. 
When bulk of the crop is ripe, cut the stalks and lay 
upon cloths, and leave exposed to the sun to dry for 
the remainder of the day, or longer, if the weather be 
dry and clear. 
Seed should be allowed to lay in the drying loft to 
become thoroughly dry before threshing. Thresh with 
a flail or in the machine, and clean in the fan-mill. 
