Cress or Peppergrass 



238 Extra Curled 



For Garnishing 



(20 days) The leaves are used when young. As a 

 salad, either alone or with lettuce, they have an 

 agreeably pungent taste. The seed is sown outdoors 

 thinly in rows as early in the spring as the ground 

 can be prepared. Space the rows 1 ft. apart and 

 cover the seed J4 in. deep. One pkt. for 40 ft. of 

 drill; one oz. for 200 ft. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 

 Vi lb. 25c; Vz lb. 40c; lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.15; 

 5 lbs. S2.60. 



242 Water Cress 



(40 days) A tasty wholesome salad plant which 

 grows luxuriantly in shallow running water or in 

 cool moist soil. Start the seed in pots, keeping it 

 moist by placing it in a pan with water. When large 

 enough, set into a shallow stream. Pkt. 10c; 

 Vi oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. SI. 15; Vz lb. $2.05; 

 lb. S3.75. 



Dandelion 



275 Large Leaved (55 days) 



A quick-growing variety with large broad thick 

 leaves which make delicious greens during the 

 spring and summer. Sow the seed early in the 

 spring in drills 14 in. deep, and thin to stand 4 in. 

 apart. One pkt. for 25 ft. and one oz. for 300 ft. of 

 drill. Pkt. 15c; Vz oz. 25c; oz. 45c; Vi lb. $1.40; 

 V 2 lb. $2.60; lb. $4.75; 2 lbs. $8.85; 5 lbs. $21.35; 

 10 lbs. $40.35. 



Endive 



CULTURE: Sow the seed in the open ground in 

 April or for a main-crop in June or July. Cover 

 about Yi in. deep. When the plants have reached 

 full size tie the leaves together for blanching or 

 place boards over them to whiten the center and 

 eliminate the bitter taste of the unblanched leaves. 

 One pkt. for 25 ft. of drill; one oz. for 250 ft.; 4 to 5 

 lbs. per acre. 



284 Green Curled 



284 Green Curled $ 



(40 days) This is also called Moss Curled Giant 

 Fringed Oyster. Before blanching the finely cut 

 and laciniated leaves are a rich green color. When 

 blanched they are a beautiful creamy white, being 

 crisp, telider, and of an agreeablv pungent flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 45c; V 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 

 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



285 Ever White Curled 



(35 days) This often is called Self Blanching as the 

 curled or moss leaves are an attractive light color. 

 They blanch easily and have a most delicious, crisp, 

 refreshing flavor. Makes a wholesome and appetiz- 

 ing salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 

 Vi lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. S2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 

 10 lbs. $9.20. 



287 Broad-Leaved Batavian 



(45 days) This is also known as Escarolle. Large 

 broad leaves forming enormous, well rounded heads 

 often measuring 16 in. across. Can be blanched 

 like other endive or cooked like spinach. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; Vz lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 

 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



Egg Plant 



CULTURE: Sow the seed in a hotbed or 

 greenhouse, or indoors in a warm sunny window 

 anytime during March or April and transplant 

 into small pots or shallow boxes. Place into the 

 open after all danger of frost has passed and 

 the soil has become moderately warm. Set 

 the plants 3 ft. apart each way. A pkt. will pro- 

 duce about 150 plants; one oz. about 2000 

 plants, and J4 lb. per acre. They do best in 

 rich sandy soil. 



282 Black Beautytf 



The Earliest of all Large Egg Plants 

 (120 days) 



No other large egg plant produces fruits as early 

 as this remarkable variety. The eggs grow to 

 really enormous size but may be used while 

 still quite small. They are tender and tasty at 

 all stages of growth. When fully developed they 

 weigh 2 to 3 lbs. each. The color of the fruits is 

 an extremely dark uniform purple with no 

 lighter or greenish spots on any part of them. 

 Their attractiveness makes them sell quickly in 

 all markets and they may be kept for some time 

 before being used, losing neither any of their 

 quality nor good looks. The plants are of dis- 

 tinct, compact growth, bearing verv heavily. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.25; 

 Vz lb. $2.35; lb. $4.25; 2 lbs. $7.90; 5 lbs. 

 $19.10; 10 lbs. $36.10. 



281 New York 

 Improved Purple 



A Favorite Home Garden and 

 Market Variety (130 days) 



An entirely spineless large purple egg plant of 

 oblong shape. The plants are large, make a 

 spreading growth, and are entirely free from 

 spines. Each plant will produce from 4 to 6 

 large eggs of a fine dark purple color. New York 

 Improved Purple has proven to be a favorite 

 market variety but it is just as desirable for 

 home garden growing. For best results enrich 

 the soil with lots of well-rotted manure. 

 Pkt. 10c; V 2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.25; 

 Vz lb. $2.35; lb. $4.25; 2 lbs. $7.90; 

 5 lbs. $19.10; 10 lbs. $36.10. 



S77 Maule'a Excelsior 



277 Maule's Excelsior $ 



IThe Largest of all Varieties and 

 Exceedingly Blight Proof (140 days) 



This remarkable egg plant has made a "hit" with 

 many growers, particularly in the South for which 

 section it has proven of unusual value because of its 

 blight resistance and endurance to drought and bad 

 weather. The eggs are of large size and even, oblong 

 shape and therefore more easily packed for shipping 

 than the thicker varieties. They measure 6 to 8 in. 

 in diameter. The plants grow 4 ft. tall and keep the 

 fruits well off the ground. A splendid shipper grown 

 extensively in the South, particularly in Florida and 

 Louisiana. Pkt. 10c; Vioz. 25c; oz. 45c; Vilb. $1.35; 

 Vz lb. $2.45; lb. $4.50; 2 lbs. $8.35; 5 lbs. $20.25; 

 10 lbs. $38.25. 



Kitchen Herbs 



745 Chives or Schnittlauch 



These belong to the onion family and their dark 

 green, onion flavored tops are used extensively 

 for flavoring. Perfectly hardy plants lasting 

 for many years. More delicate in flavor than 

 onions. Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



I Oil Ulll Annual. The green herbage is 



used extensively in pickling cucumbers, and 

 dill tea is good for colic and is said to prevent 

 hiccoughs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 

 Vz lb. 45c; lb. 75c. 



77U Sage Perennial. One of the most 

 popular herbs. Used extensively for seasoning 

 soups and dressings. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 

 Vi lb. 85c; Vz lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 



758 Sweet Marjoram Annual. 



Very valuable for seasonings, imparting a very 

 agreeable and pleasant flavor. The tops of 

 branches should be picked off while quite young 

 and dried for use in the winter. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; '/ 2 lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 



Sow the seed early in the spring when the trees are 

 coming into leaf, and cover thinly but firmly with fine 

 soil. The average packet will give a row 25 ft. long. One' 

 oz. will give about 200 ft. 



778 Thyme 



Perennial. The leaves and young shoots are used 

 fresh or dried for seasoning. Thyme is an old fash- 

 ioned remedy against headaches. Pkt. 10c; Vzoz. 25c; 

 oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.15; Vz lb. $2.05; lb. $3.75. 



Postpaid 



Pkt. y 2 oz. Oz. 



732 Anise (A) 10c 20c 35c 



742 Caraway P ) 10c 20c 30c 



744 Catnip (P) 15c 30c 55c 



746 Coriander (A) 10c 20c 30c 



754 Horehound (P) . . . . 10c 25c 40c 



756 Lavender (P) 10c 40c 75c 



764 Rosemary (P) 10c 25c 45c 



772 Summer Savory(A) 10c 20c 30c 



736 Sweet Basil (A) 10c 25c 40c 



752 Sweet Fennel (P) . . 10c 20c 30c 



780 Winter Savory (P) . 10c 35c 60c 



782 Wormwood (P) . . . 10c 20c 30c 



Herbs marked (A) after the name are Annuals. 

 Those marked (P) are Perennials. 



LeekS — 313 Giant Italian 



(80 days) A great favorite and the largest of all. The 

 stems are very thick. When well grown the stalks often 

 are 3 in. in diameter, After blanching they are pure white, 

 tender and extremely mild in flavor. Sow the seed in 

 early spring in drills 12 to 18 in. apart and cover one inch 

 deep. One pkt. 25 ft.; one oz. 150 ft.; 4 to 5 lbs. per 

 acre. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 55c; Vz lb. 80c; 

 lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



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