Dandelion 



Culture — Sow in early spring', in drills half an inch deep, 

 and thin to 2 or 4 inches in tiie row. Plants are perfectly 

 hardy. Will be ready to cut in about 55 days. A paclcet will 

 sow about 25 feet of drill, an ounce about 300 feet. 



275 Large Leaved ^'^^"L'slzl'''s5^fy?°""'' 



Very earlj'; produces leaves which are larger and thicker 

 than the common sort. Make wholesome greens. 



Pkt. 10c i % oz. 40c; ox. 75e; 1/4, lb. $2.15; Va lb. $4.00; 

 lb, $7.50, postpaid 



277 Maule's 

 Excelsior 

 Egg Plant 



Egg Plants 



Culture — Sow the seed in hotbed or greenhouse in March 

 or April, and transplant in small pots or shallow boxes. Plant 

 in the open ground when danger of frost is past, in rows 3 

 feet apart each way. A packet will produce about 150 plants, 

 an ounce about 2000 plants, % pound for an acre. Ready for 

 use in 120 to 140 days. 



€( 277 Maule's Excelsior 



The Largest of All; Blight Proof. 140 days 



It is of large size and extremely good shape, being' par- 

 ticularly adapted to slicing, and for flavor it cannot be sur- 

 passed.- It resists drought, blight and bad weather to a 

 wonderful degree, on account of its strong, upright growth. 

 The fruit often measures 18 to 24 inches in circumference (6 

 to 8 inches in diameter) and is borne well above the ground. 



Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.40; Va lb. $2.65; 

 lb. .$5.00; 2 lbs. $9.30; 5 lbs. $22.50, postpaid 



281 New York Improved Purple 



Leading Sort for Home emd Market. 130 days 



This is an entirely spineless strain of the large purple- 

 fruited type. Our strain of this variety is especially fine. The 

 plants are most productive, bearing oblong fruits in 130 days 

 which are a beautiful rich purple. The large plants bear 4 to 

 6 fuU-size fruits. An excellent market and home garden sort. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 25c; oz. 45c; ^^ lb. $1.30; V2 lb. .$2.35; 

 lb. .$4.50; 2 lbs. $S.25; 5 lbs. $20.00, postpaid 



* 282 Black Beauty Zl v^t:\lt7:y. 



Originated in South Jersey. It combines in itself many 

 characteristics which are very valuable. It is very early, ma- 

 turing in 120 days. By this we mean it is the earliest variety 

 that grows to a good size suitable for market. It is very 

 desirable in color, being a jet black. Shape is nearly round, 

 average weight 2 to 3 pounds. It is dwarf growing and bears 

 its fruit close to the main stem. 



Pkt. lOe; Vz oz. 30c; oz. 50e; % lb. $1.40; % lb. $2.65; 

 lb. $5.00; 2 lbs. $9.30; 5 lbs. $22.50, postpaid 



Endive 



Culture — Sow in the open ground in April, or for main 

 crop in June or July, about one inch deep. In autumn the 

 endive is blanched by tying the leaves together, or laying a 

 board upon the plant. Use a packet to 25 feet of drill; an 

 ounce to 150 feet; 4 to 5 pounds per acre. 



* 284 Green Curled 



Moss Curled or Giant Fringed Oyster. 4fl days 

 Beautiful dark green curly leaves are finely cut or lan- 

 ceolated, giving the plant a feathery effect. Rich green in 

 color, but blanching to creamy white. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. .$2.25; 

 5 lbs. $5.25; 10 lbs. .$9.75, postpaid 



285 Ever White Curled seifbianching. ss days 



A beautiful variety, with leaves as finely curled or mossed 

 as the preceding, but of an attractive light green color. 

 Blanches easily and has a most delicious crisp flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

 5 lbs. $5.25; 10 lbs. .$9.75, postpaid 



287 Broad Leaved Batavian 



* Also Known as Escarolle. 45 days 



The leaves are large and broad. Well-rounded heads often 



measuring 16 inches across. It can be blanched, but is more 



generally used cooked like spinach or flavoring for soups, etc. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 



5 lbs. $5.25; 10 lbs. $9.75, postpaid 



Gourds 



Culture — Gourds are tender annuals. The seed should not 

 be planted until the ground is warm. Plant in hills and cul- 

 tivate as squash. Leave only three or four plants in a hill, 

 and allow the vines to ramble over the ground, or train on 

 fence, trellis or arbor. A packet will sow about 10 hills, 2 

 ounces about 100 hills. Matures in 65 to 90 days. 



291 Dish Cloth or Luffa 



Useful eis a Sponge or Dish Cloth. 90 days 



The fruit grows about two feet long. The interior mem- 

 brane is serviceable for a variety of household purposes, being 

 used as a dish cloth, or sponge. Matures in 90 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. aOc; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10, postpaid 



292 Orange or True Mock Orange 



Useful for Darning. 70 days 



A good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into the 

 family sewing basket. A beautiful and rapid climber. Fruit 

 the size and shape of an orange. Matures in 70 days. 



Pkt. 10c; Va oz. 20c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10, postpaid 



293 Dipper """'"^/°L?s'"''"^* 



A well-known and useful gourd. When grown on the 

 ground the stem is much curved; but on a trellis the weight 

 of the fruit makes the stem straight. Matures in 75 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.10, postpaid 



294 Sugar Trough 



Useful for Hen's Nest or Bucket. 75 days 



A very large gourd, holding from 4 to 10 gallons, with a 

 hard, thick shell, but light and durable, lasting for years. It 

 is employed for a variety of purposes, from a bucket to a hen's 

 nest. An attractive, ornamental vine. 



Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10, postpaid 



297 Mixed Gourds °''"^'"^"^t'to%o%fys^ ""*"'' 



In this mixture we offer all the varieties listed and some 

 other varieties we grow, so that you may enjoy a number of 

 curious novelties. Matures in 65 to 90 days. 



Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10, postpaid 



299 Calabash or Pipe ^"^"^ ^''lo^^^ ^'''^^- 



An ornamental gourd from which are made the African 

 calabash pipes now so popular. When grown for the produc- 

 tion of pipe gourds, the vines are usually allowed to grow on 

 the ground so that they will produce their natural pipe curve. 

 Matures in 80 days. 



Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10, postpaid 

 295 Nest Efi'fir '^^^^^l ^°^ Damlng or Nest Eggs. 



This interesting gourd produces white fruit exactly the 

 size and shape of a hen's egg. The matured fruit does not 

 craclv, and will serve for years as a nest egg. 



Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c: oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10, postpaid 



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