Bolgiano’s “Big Crop’ Vegetable Seeds for 1916 
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1 Oz. will produce Pl t PUBERGINE Pkts., Ozs. and 14 Lbs. Delivered Free 
500 Plants Q g an Beene Parcel Post Rates, see Page 4 
Culture. Sow in hotbeds very early in Spring and transplant when 2 inches high 
into a second bed or into small pots. If this is not dene, thin to 4inches apart. Do not 
plant out until weather is perfectly settled and warm. Cool nights or wet weather 
will check them. Keep some back in frames for a second planting, in case of weather 
changing unexpectedly. Set out plants 3 feet by 2. 
100. Belgiano’s Black Beauty Egg Plant. The earliest and best of all large 
fruited Egg Plants. (Specialty, see page 17.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. 14 Oz. 25c. Oz. 
40c. 2 Ozs. 75c. 14 Lb. $1.25. Lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
99. The Florida High Bush Egg Plant. Holds the fruit well off the ground, 
resists drought. and wet weather. Fine purple color, very productive. (Specialty, 
see page 17.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. 14% Oz. 15c. Oz. 25c. 2 Ozs. 45e. 14 Lb. 85c. 
Lb. $3.00. | Postpaid. i 
103. Bolgiano’s Improved Large Purple Egg Plant. Perfect stock of im- 
proved Large Purple Egg Plant—purer, truer, better than has ever been offered before. 
It has a handsome shape, a fine, dark, purple color, beautiful form, large size, and is 
uniform, making it attractive for shipping and market use. Pkts. 5e and 10c. 1% 
Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 14 Lb. $1.00. Lb. $3.50. Postpaid. 
101. New York improved Egg Plant. (Spineless.) A vigorous grower; 
fruit large, fine, free from thorns, and produce until frost; skin of a rich purple, flesh 
white and of arich flavor. We can highly recommend this Egg Plant. Pkts. 5c and 
10c. 4% Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 14 Lb. $1.00. Lb. $3.59. Postpaid. 
104. New Orleans Egg Plant. Large, dark, purple or New Orleans Market. 
They are good shippers. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 1% Oz. 15c. Oz. 25c. 2 Ozs. 45c. 14 Lb. 
85c. Lb. $3.00. Postpaid. 
556. New Jersey improved Large Smooth Egg Plant. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 
1. Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 14 Lb. $1.00. Lb. $3.50. Postpaid. 
Florida High Bush—Fine Under Any Conditions 
On August 14, 1915, Mr. T. J. Looney, of Brazoria Co., Texas, writes: ‘‘ The \ 
Florida High Bush Egg Plant that I got from you proved the best of several sorts that I 
have tried here. It seemed to stand both hot and wet weather betler than any I have ever 
fried. Our seasons have been on the extreme for several years, either too hot or too wet or 
loo cold, but the Florida High Bush did fine under any condition.”’ 
Bolgiano’s Black Beauty Beat Them All 
On November 4, Mr. H. Burgess, of Duval Co., Fla., writes as follows: ‘‘ The Black 
Beauly Egg Plant Seed I got from you last December beat any kind I ever planted. Was 
earlier and more prolific. Your I. X. Ll. Tomato is better than any other kind. I want 
more seed of both soon.”’ 
Bolgiano’s Florida High Bush Turned Out Fine 
On November 2, Mr. Arthur C. Brown, of Hillsboro Co., Fla., writes as follows: 
“The Florida High Bush Egq Plant Seed I got from you last Summer turned out fine, 
almost every seed came up.”’ New York Improved Purple Egg Plant 
One Ounce Will K | CHouvert Frsie Pkls., Ozs. and 1 Oz. to E di CRICORE roy 
Produce About Col. 14 Lbs. 150 feet Escarola 0 Endwiu 
5,000 Plants a e nN Ive 
Parcel Post 
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Kraustohl Delivered Free of row Endiuia Page 4 
Culture. The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent 106. Bolgiano’s New Seif-Blanching Endive. A perfect self-blanching 
greens for Winter and Spring use, and are improved by frost. Sow from May curled Endive, beautiful and graceful in shape, most attractive, perfect color, 
to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early Spring use sow in Sep- shading from a large, rich golden heart to the outer leaf of emerald green. 
tember, and protect during Winter. Some of the varieties are so hardy that Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. 2 Ozs. 25c. 14 Lb. 40c. Lb. $1.25. 
the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in Winter and be used 107. Green Curled Endive. Much better than the common varieties. 
for greens. 
113. Bore Cole or Kale. Hardy Winter Sparge! Kehi. The most 
salable, delicious and tender of all Winter Kales. About Baltimore it is:sown 
in May, and transplanted like Cabbage to stand over Winter. It is taller than the extra dwarf varieties and when the 
leaves are stripped or fall off, new tender leaves quickly grow out. Then they are again stripped off and used for 
marketing. It will stand the coldest Winter. Besides being a delicious vegetable, it has always been an exceptionally 
profitable crop, bringing money during the Winter months when most all vegetables are scarce. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 
Oz. 20c. 14 Lb. 50c. Lb. $1.50. Postpaid. ; 
112. Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, or Norfolk Kale. One of the best Kales for Spring sowing in the North; 
the principal sort grown South for Northern markets; hardy, and will remain over Winter where temperature does not go 
below zero. Very dwarf and spreading, rarely exceeding 18 inches in height. Leaves are a bright green color, beautifully 
curled and produced in great abundance. _ Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 20c. 1% Lb. 30c. Lh. 50c. 
108. New Imperial, Very Curly, Long Standing Kale. Beaut'fully curled and crimpled sort; strong, vigorous 
habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color; very attractive in appearance; superior to all late sorts; will stand longer without 
shooting to seed than any other variety. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 15c. Lb. 40c. 
351. Spring or Smooth Kale. A hardy, quick growing, smooth leaved variety. The best for Spring sowing, 
Dut yareely sown in the Fall, making greens earlier than the Winter varieties. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 15c. Lb. 25e. 5 Lhs. 
$1.00. 
109. Curled German Kale. Hardy; stands the frost of our severest Winters; grows rapidly, dwarf habit, beauti- 
fully curled. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. lic. Lb. 35c. 
110. Siberian Curled Kale. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. 14 Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 
; ae New American, Extra Curled Long Standing Kale. Of abeautiful green color. Pkt.5c. Oz. 10ce. 14 Lb. 
5e. ub. 40c. 
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35ce. 144 Lb. 60c. Lh. $1.00. 
PorrEAU 
Lee Puerro 
Porro 
Culture. Sow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 
1 inch deep. When plants are 6 to 8 inches high transplant in 
a deep, rich soil in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows 
as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and 
blanched; draw the earth to them as they grow. 
Bolgiano’s Famous Mammoth King Leek 
114. This stock we have by years of selection built up 
until it has become to those who use it a pleasure to grow and 
a profit too. It has a handsome form, is very mild, agreeable 
in flavor, grows to double the size of ordinary varieties, is pure 
white, has attractive, dark-colored leaves, is stout in habit and 
hardy. The edible part is 8 to 15inches long and 3 to 5 inches 
in diameter. It is without exception the largest and best Leek 
ever placed in the hands of the grower. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 
Qz. 25c. 2 Ozs.45c. 14 Lb. 75c. Lb. $2.50. 
546. RPionstrous Carenton or Scotch Champion. 
Very large, hardy and productive; popular for market. Pkts. 
de and 10c. Oz. 20c. 2 Ozs. 35c. Y% Lb. 55c. Lh. $1.75. 
116. Extra Large American Flag, or Broad London. 
Distinct and dark-colored leaves; stout in habit and hardy. 
Pkts. 5e and 10c. Oz. lic. 14 Lb. 40c. Lb. $1.25. 
Pleased in Cuba 
On September 26, Mr. H. W. Bane, of Herradura, Cuba, 
writes: ‘Seeds arrived in splendid time. They are the nicest 
I ever saw; some Egg Plant Seed is up two inches already. Re- 
ceived your seed eleven days after I ordered them. How is that 
Bolgiano’s Hardy Winter Bore Cole or Kale for Cuba?” 
attractive and ornamental vegetable. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 
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Bolgiano’s Mammoth 
15c. 14 Lb. 
King Leek 
