WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 



Eggplant, Endive, Etc. 



ENGLISH CUCUMBERS 



FOR FORCING 



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 degrees with sun-heat. 

 The following selection includes some of the leading English varieties ; 



Telegraph, Marquis of Iiorne, Duke of Edinburgh, Tender and True, 

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

 100 seeds $2.25. 



DANDELION 



Pissenlit. Amargon. 5{?arbc6(uiii. 



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 sub- 

 stitute for coffee. Sow early in spring, in drills 18 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches 

 in the drills. Keep clear of weeds, and the following spring it will be fit for the table. - 



French. Pkts. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



Improved Large-Leaved. A new, chick-leaved variety of great productiveness and 

 fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts., % lb. $2.50. 



Borecole, or Curled Kale 



EGGPLANT 



Aubergine. 



©ierpflange. 



Berengena. 

 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 greenhouse 

 in March or April, and when about an inch high, put 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. 



Improved New York. Spineless. This is a great improvement on the popular New York Improved. 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; excellent quality and very productive. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., % lb. $1.00. 



Black Pekin. A fine variety, bearing large, round, deep purple fruits ; fine-grained and of superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts. 



Early Long Purple. Early, hardy and productive ; excellent for the table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts. 



Chicoree. 



ENDIVE 



Escarola o Endivia. 



Gnbittie. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 3 pounds is required for one 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 them out, or transplant into moderately rich and rather light soil 1 foot apart. When nearly full grown, and before they are 

 fit for the table, they must be blanched, an operation which is simply performed by 

 tieing the leaves together, or covering with boards or flower-pots. 



Green Curled. Beautifully curled, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



French Moss Curled. From the density of its foliage this variety is heavier than Green 

 Curled ; equally agreeable as a salad. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



White Curled. Leaves pale green; very tender when cut young; blanches readily. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1 25. 



Broad-Leaved Bat avian (Esearrolle). This variety is chiefly used in soups and stews; 

 requires to be tied up in blanching. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



KALE, OR BORECOLE 



Chou yert Frise Col. Sraugfofyt. 



One ounce will sow a bed of 40 square feet, and produce about 3,000 plants. 



Dwarf Curled Green Scotch. Rarely exceeds 18 inches in height, but spreads under 

 good cultivation to 3 feet in diameter ; leaves beautifully curled and bright green. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Tall Green Curled Scotch. Taller in growth than the above. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 % 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 temperature of zero. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



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. 10 cts 

 % lb. 30 cts., lb. S1.00. 



KOHLRABI 



Chou-Raye. Colibano. $o£»tva&t. 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of row ; 4 pounds will produce plants for one acre. 



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 be formed. 



Early Short-Leaved White Vienna. The earliest and best for either market or 

 family use ; of mild and delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. S3. 00. 



Early White Vienna. Handsome and delicate. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., V. lb. 75 cts 

 lb. $2.25. 



Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the preceding, except in color, which is of a bluish 

 purple. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 3*0 cts., % lb., 85 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Large Green. A late variety that is largely grown for feeding stock. The bulbs often 

 Weigh 7 or 8 pounds each. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^ lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. Improved New York Spineless Eggplant 



