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Large, Oval, Dark, 
Glossy, Purple 
Egg Plant. 
(EIERFRUCHT. ) 
| Vuarge, Oval, Dark, 
| Thomtes Purple, 
Thornless Egg Plant. 
—In shape, color and size 
| egg plant is perfec- 
tion.) Its) orich, “silessy, 
dark purple color, its 
beautiful form and large 
| size makes it most attrac- 
tive for the markets and 
» for shipping: Experi- 
enced gardeners discard 
all other sorts, giving this 
decided preference. Itis 
earlier than other sorts, 
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Ounce, 25¢: 1-4. paunds 
#4 ooc- Pound, $3.50. 
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WwW Improved. Spineless 
Egg Plant.—Packets, 
5c. and Ioc. Ounce, 25c. 
NN, SN 
Y% pound goc. Pound 
$3. 50. 
ONE OUNCE EGG PLANT SEED WILL PRODUCE 500 PLANTS. 
Egg plant seed should be sown very early in hot-beds the plants being very tender must be protected from 
frost, but exposed so far as practicable to light and air to hardenthem. Egg plant seed will not germinate freely 
without a strong uniform heat, if they g 
sometimes necessary. 
ENDIVE. (Endivien.) 
One ounce willsow 150 feet of row. 
Endive is one of the best salads for fall and winter use. 
As it is used mostly in 
an early supply about the middle of April. 
the fall months, the main sowings are made in June and July. 
When the plant has attained its full size 
ips up the leaves and tie them by their tips in a conical form. 
one foot apart each w ay. 
is excludes the light and air from the inner leaves until blanched. 
Green Curled.—Sel// 4leaching.—The best in cultivation. 
Packets, 5c. and roc. 
more beautiful and ornamental than the old sort. 
Ounce, 20c. % pound, 50c. Pound, $1.50. 
requires very little blanching. 
Forms large heads of broad, ‘thick leaves. 
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New American Majoram Sweet.—A peren- 
nial plant, but not hardy enough to endure the winter 
of the North. The young tender tops are used green 
for flavoring, or they may be dried for winter use. 
Sow in drills as early as possible, and thin out the 
plants toten inches. Packets, 5c.and roc. Ounce, 2o0c. 
Sweet Basil.—A hardy annual from the East 
Indies, The seed and stem are used for flavoring soups 
and sauces, having the flavor of cloves. Packets, Re. 
and roc. Ounce,2o0c. Pound, $1.25. 
Sage.—A hardy perennial possessing some medici- 
nal properties, but cultivated principally for use as a 
condiment, it being used more extensively than any 
other herb for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in 
the spring (4 to 5 pounds to the acre in drills) on very 
rich ground, cultivate often and thin the plants to 16 
inches apart. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just 
as the plant is coming into flower and dry quickly in 
the shade. The plants will survive the winter and 
may be divided. If this is done they will give a sec- 
ond crop superior in quality. Packets, 5c. and toc. 
Ounce, 20c. Pound, $2.00. 
Mammoth Dill.—Our Mammoth Dill grows 
Broadleaved Endive.—lLeaves a pale green— 
More productive than green “curled. 
Packets; 5c.) and roc: 
get the least chilled they seldom recover, therefor repeated sowings are 
Sow for 
Plant 
Much 
GREEN CURLED SELF-BLANCHING ENDIVE. 
Ounge;20c.. % pound, 5oc. \ Pound) $156: 
—(Krauter.) 
much larger than the old sorts, and is in every way 
superior and preferable. Packets, 5c. and loc. 
pound, 20c. Pound, 75. 
Lavender.—tThe leaves of this plant are used for 
seasoning and the flowers for perfumery. When seed 
is sown it should be planted when the apple is in 
bloom. Packets,5c.andioc. Ounce2oc. ¥ pound, 
50c. Pound $1.50. 
Broad Leaf English Thyme.—This herb is 
perennial, and is both a medicinal aud culinary plant 
The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dress- 
ingand sauce. A tea is made of the leaves which is a 
great remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early as .- 
the ground will permit. Packets, 5c. and 1oc. Ounce, 
25c. Pound, $3.00. 
Summer Savory.—A hardy annual, the dried 
stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively 
used for flavoring, particularly in dressings and soups. 
Culture the same as that of sweet majoriam. Packets, 
5c. and roc. Ounce, 15c. Pound, $1.00. 
Culture.—Select light, rich soil and lay off in shallow 
‘drills one foot apart, along which sprinkle the seed and 
cover slightly. Do not let the plants stand closer than two 
or three inches. 
