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J. Bolgiano & Son, Seedsmen, Baltimore, Md. 



f Or. will produce 

 500 rianls 



Egg Plant 



Pkls., Ozs. and I4 Lbs. Delivered Free 

 Parcel Post Hates, see Page 5 



li 



New York Improved Purple Egg Plant 



Aubergine 



Berengena 



(Cii'rijflaitEr 

 Culture. Sow in hotbeds very early iu Spriug and trausplaut -when 2 inches lug 

 intoa second bed or into small pots. If this is not done, thin to 1 inches apart. Do jiot 

 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, iu case of weatlier 

 changing unexpectedly. Set out plants 3 feet by 2. 



100. Bolgiano's Black Beauty Egg Plant. The earliest and best of ail large 

 fruited Kgg Plants. (Specialty, see page 23.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. y> Oz. 30c. Oz. 

 oOc. 2 Ois. yjc. I4 Lb. SI. 75. 3-1 Lb. $3.25. Lb. S6.00. Postpaid. 



9). The Florida High Bush Egg Plant. Holds the fruit well off the ground, 

 resists drought and wet weather. Fine purple color, very productive. {Siieciaity, 

 see page 23.) Pkls. 5c and 10c. }i Oz. 25c. Oz. 50c. 2 Ozs. SOc. H Lb. S1.40. 

 1^ Lb. 82.75. Lb. S5.00. Postpaid. 



103. Bolgiano's improved Large Purple Egg Plant. Perfect stock olim- 

 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 forn;, large size, and is 

 uniform, making it attractive for shipping and market use. Pkts. 5c and lOc. J^ 

 Oz. 25c. Oz. .50c. 2 0/,s. sue. '4 Lb. SI. 40. 3^ Lb. S2.75. LI). 85.00. Postpaid. 



101. New York Improved Egg Plant. (Spineless.) A vigorous grower; 

 fruitlarge, tine, free from thorns, and produce until frost; skin of a rich purple, flesh 

 white and of a rich flavor. We can highly recommend this Egi; Plant. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 

 JoOz. 25c. Oz. 50f. 2 Ozs. SOc. J4 Lb. 81.40. I3 Lb. 82.75. Lb. 8.5.00. Postpaid. 



104. New Orleans Egg Plant. Large, dark, purple or New Orleans Market. 

 Tliev are good shippers. Pkts. 5c and 10c. ' 2 Oz. 20c. Oz. 35c. 2 Ozs. 70c. M Lb- 

 81.35. '2 Lb. 82.50. Lb. 84.50. Postpaid. 



556. New Jersey Improved Large Smooth Egg Plant. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 

 J^Oz. 25c. Oz. 50c. 2 Ozs. SOc. I4 Lb. 81.40. loLh. .82.75. Lb. . 8.3.00. Postpaid. 

 Florida High Bush Extremely Prolific — Stand Drought 



On July 8, 1916, Mr. D. P. Hurr. of Colorado Co., Texas, uroie: 'The 'Florida 

 Hiflh Bash Ego Plant' Seed that I got from you is the best for Texas. We had a severe 

 drought just after the seed came up, lasting six weeks. The plards grew right along, mak- 

 ing tiigh enormous bushes, and are now full of beautiful eggs and blooms. They beat any 

 kind that I liave ever tried here, as they stand drought so well and are so prolific." 

 Always Faiied Until Trying Bolgiano's Black Beauty 



On September 8. 19tti, Mr. Ceo. if. Pellon, of Washington Co., Md., ivrote: "In 

 regard to Bolgiano's 'Black Beauty' Egg Plant Seed, I wish to say that it is 0. K. I have 

 tried for several years to raise Egg Plants, but never unlilihis year have I been able to 

 raise them, bat look out for this year. They rnu^t be some Egg Plants. They are still 

 bearing although the iceailier is dry." 



Bolgiano's Black Beauty Beat Them All 



On November 4, Mr. H. Burgess, of Duval Co., Fla., wrote as follows: "The Black 

 Beauty Egg Plant Seed I got from you last December beat any kind I ever planted. Was 

 earlier and more prolific," 



One Ounce Will T7" t Chouvert Fksie Pkts., Ozs. and 



Produce About l\ ^ I P Col. \i Lbs. 



5,000 Plants ■■• vM.AV' gCrauatnlil Delivered Free 



Culture. The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent 

 greens for Winter and Si>ring use. and are improved by frost. Sow from May 

 to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early Spring use sow in Sep- 

 tember, and protect during Winter. Some of the varieties are so hardy that 

 the green leaves may he dug out from under the snow iu Winter and be used 

 for greens. 



113. Bore Cole or Kale. Hardy Winter Spargel Kohl. The most 

 salable, delicious and lender of all Winter Kales. About Baltimore it is sown 

 iu May, and transplanted like Cabbage to stand over Winter. It is taller than the extra dwarf varieties and wlicn tlie 

 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 exccpfioually 

 profitable crop, bringing monev during the Winter months when most all vegetables are scarce. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 

 ,'£. Oz. 15c. Oz. 2.-1C. 2 0zs. '50r. J^ Lb. S.x'. ,1 2 Lb. 81..50. Lb. 82.7.5. Postpaid. 



112. Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, or Norfolk Kale. Oneof the best Kales for Spring sowuigiutlie IS orth; 

 Ihe principal sort grown South for Nortliern markets; hardy, and will remain over Winter where temperature does notpo 

 below zero. A ery dwarf and spreading, rarely exceeding IS inches in height. Leaves are a bright green color, beautifully 

 curled and produced in great abundance. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 2.5c. '4 Lb. 70c. 'j Lb. SI. 25. Lb. 82.25. 



108. New Imperial, Very Curly, Long Standing Kale. Beautifully curled and crimpled sort; strong, vigorous 

 habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color; very attractive in appearance; superior toalllatesorts; will stand longer without 

 shooting to seed than any other variety. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. J4 Lb. 40c. Lb. SI. 50. 



351. Spring or Smooth Kale. A har<ly, quick growing, smooth leaved variety. The best for Spring sowing, 

 but largely sown in the Fall, making greens earlier than the Winter varieties. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. '4' Lb. 15c. Lb. 35c. 

 5 Lbs. 81.50. 



109. Curled German Kale. Hardy ;Btand3thefrost of our severest Winters; grows rapidly, dwarf habit, beauti- 

 fully curled. Pkls. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. I4 Lb. 40c. JaLb. SOc. Lb. S1.50. 



110. Siberian Curled Kale. Pkts. oc and 10c. Oz. 15c. U Lb. 40c. H Lb. SOc. Lb. 81.50. 



512. New American, Extra Curled Long Standing Kale. Of a beautiful green color. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 

 15c. 3* Lb. Wr. 'j Lb. SI),-. 1,1,. 81. ,50. 



lOz.to T7\ J» ^ (^hicobee Parcel Post 



150 feet VjX\ Q 1 V G Escarola o Endiv ia Bales , see 



of row J-ill.v*x T Xi' Sntiiiiia Page 5 



lOG. Bolgiano's New Self-Blanching Endive. Apcrfectself-blanching 

 curled Endive, beautiful and graceful in shape, most attractive, perfect color, 

 shading from a large, rich golden heart to the outer leaf of emerald green. 

 Pkts. 5c and lOc Oz. 15c. 2 Ozs. 25c. '4 Lb. 40c. Jo Lb. SOc. Lb. .81.50. 



107. Green Curled Endive. Much belter than the common varieties. 

 An attractive and ornamental vegetable. Pkts, .5,- and 10c. Oz. ICo. }i1,\t. 

 35c. }i Lb. 70c. Lb. SI. 25 



Leek 



PolREAU 



Puerro 



Bolgiano's Hardy Winter Bore Cole or Kale 



Culture. Sow early iu April in drills 1 foot apart and 

 1 inch deep. When plants are 6 to 8 inches high transplautiu 

 a deep, rich soil in rows 1 2 inches ai)art 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 

 uutilithas become to those who useit 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 partis 8 to ISincheslong and 3 to 5 inches 

 in diameter. Itis without exception the largest and best Leek 

 ever placed in the hands of the grower. Pits. 6c and 10c. 

 Oz. 25c. 2 Ozs. 55c. '4 Lb. OOc. Lb. 83,00. 



546. Monstrous Carenton or Scotch Champion. 



Very large, hardy and productive; popular for market. Pkts. 

 .5c and 10c. Oz. 25c. 2 Ozs. 45c. 34 Lb. 7.5c. 3^ Lb. 81.3.5. 

 Lb. S2.50. 



116. Extra Large American Flag, or Broad London. 



Distinct and dark -colored leaves; stout in habit and hardy 

 Pkts. 5c and 10c. JjOz. 15c. Oz. 25c. '4' Lb. 70c. J-Lb. 

 $1.25. Lb. 82.25. 



Bolgiano's Mammoth King Loek 



