WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 



SEEDSMEN. NEW YORK 



Eggplant, Endive^ Etc. 



ENGLISH CUCUMLBERS. 



FOR KORCIBiG. 



Sow in small pots from middle of January, in hotbeds or hothouse. 

 When grown to three leaves, plant out in a previously prepared hill of 

 loose, rich soil, in the center of the sash. Keep a temperature of 65 

 degrees at night, to 75 or 80 de^ees with sun-heat. /The following 

 selection includes some of the leading English varieties': 



,,'^T?elegraph, Marquis qi Lorne.^Duke o£ Edinburgh, Tender and True. 



■Covent Garden Favorite,' Lockies' Perfection. Pkt. of 10 seeds 25 cts., 

 100 seeds $2.25. 



DANDELION. 



PissENLiT. Amargon. ^arbeblum. 



The Dandelion affords one of the earliest and most healthful spring 

 greens or salads. It is best when blanched. The roots, when dried 

 and roasted, are often used as a substitute for coffee. Sow early in 

 spring, in drills 18 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches in the drills. 

 Kegp clear of weeds, and the following spring it will be fit for the table. 

 k^'reiich. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 |/lmpr<>ved Lars-f- Ijeaved. A new, thick-leaved variety of great 

 productiveness and fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts., Klb. $2.50. 



EGGPLANT. 



Aubergine. Bei'engena. Sier^jflanje. 



One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 

 The Eggplant will thrive well in any good garden soil, but will repay 

 good treatment. The seed should be sown in hotbed or warm green- 

 house in March or April, and when about an inch high, pot in two-inch 

 pots. Plant out, about June 1,2^ feet apart. If no hotbed is at hand, 

 they can be grown in any light room where the temperature will 

 average 75 degrees. 



^'' I in proved New York Spineless. This is a great improvement 

 on the popular New York Irhproved. The plant is low and branching 

 and quite free from spines; fruit of large size and perfect form; two 

 weeks earlier than the old variety ; e.xcellent quality and very produc- 

 tive. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. $1. 



• Blaok l^'ekiii. A fine variety, bearing large, round, deep purple 

 fruits; fine-grained and of superior quality. Pkt. loc, oz. 25c., Xlb. 75c. 



,/fcarl,v Ijoiig Purple. Early, hrirdy and productive ; excellent for 

 life table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., \i\h. 60 cts. 



Improved New York Spineless Eggplant. 



ENDIVE 



CHicoREE. Escarola o Endivia. Snbibie. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; j pounds is required for 07ie acre, 

 A highly esteemed winter salad. For the first crop sow about the 

 middle of May, and for succession in June and July. When the plants 

 are 2 or 3 inches high, thin tliem out, or transplant into moderately rich 

 and rather liglit soil i foot apart. Wheri nearly full grown, and before 

 they are fit for the table, they must be blanched, an operation which is 

 simply performed by tying the leaves together, or covering with boards 

 o/flower-pots. 



J Green Curled. Beautifully curled, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5 ct?., 

 •T)z. 15 Cts. , ^4;lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



2iorecui.c, or Cnrled £ale. 



/ endive;, continuetl. 



l^ French Moss Curled. From the density of its foliage this variety 

 is heavier than Green Curled ; equally agreeable as a salad. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 ozyfs cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



j/W'hite Curled. Leaves pale green ; very tender when cut young ; 

 blanches readily. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



j/Broad- Leaved Batavian (Escarrolle). This variety is chiefly 

 used in soups and stews ; requires to be tied up in blanching. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., ViWi. 40 cts., lb. fi.50. 



KALE, or BORECOLE. 



Chou vert Frise. Col. ^rau^fol^I. 



One ounce will sow a bed of 40 square feet, attd produce about j,ooo plants. 

 To grow this valuable winter vegetable successfully, it is important 

 that the soil should be deep, well worked and liberally manured Sow 

 about the middle of April in prepared beds, covering thinly and evenly; 

 plant out in June, following the directions recommended for cultivating 

 cabbage. 



4y'l>warl' Green Curled Scotch. Rarely exceeds 18 inches in 

 height, but spreads under good cultivation to 3 feet in diameter ; leaves 

 beautifully curled and bright green ; very hardy, and will stand out 

 where temperature does not fall below zero. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 %\h. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



f Tall Oreeii Curled Scotch. Taller in growth than the above. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M^lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



;. Dwarf Brown, or Purple Curled. Like the Dwarf Green, except 

 in color; very productive and hardy ; stands winter weather to a tem- 

 perature of zero. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 30 cts., lb. $1. 

 ', Siberian Curled. The favorite sort for fall- sowing, growing about 

 2 feet high ; leaves bluish green ; hardier than all others, and will stand 

 out all winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. to cts., Klb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



KOHLRABI. 



Chou-Rave. . Colibano. ^ol^lrabi. 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; ,/ pounds will produce plants for one acre. 

 Kohlrabi, or Turnip-stemmed Cabbage, is a vegetable that is not so 

 much cultivated as it deserves to be. The stem above the ground swells 

 into a bulb somewhat resembling a turnip; this again is crowned with 

 leaves. The edible part is the bulb, which is dressed and served like 

 turnips, and is very delicate and tender when young. It is very hardy, 

 withstands severe drought and is a good keeper. Cultivate the same 

 as for cabbage, but in hoeing be careful not to throw earth into the 

 heart of the plant or the bulb cannot form. 



' Early Short-Iiea ved White Vienna. The earliest and best for 

 either market or family use ; of mild and delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 35 cts., Klb. $1, lb. ¥3.50. 



, Karly White Vienna. 

 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



■ Early Purple Vienna. 



vfrhich is of a bluish purple. 



Handsome and delicate. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



Similar to the preceding, except in color, 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 85 cts., lb. $3. 

 Ijarg'e Green. A late variety that is largely grown for feeding 

 stock. The bulbs often weigh 7 or 8 pounds each, and are of a whitish 

 green color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



