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JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA 



Dandelion 



/r IMPROVED TARGK OK THICK LEAVED. A 



'very enrly and healtliful spring siilad. Sow early in drills 

 eigliteen inches apart. Pkt., lOc; oz., 50c.; J4 lb., SI. 50. 



Egg=Plant 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 

 " EW EAULT BLACK BEAUTY. See Novelties, 

 page 7. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 75c.; % lb., 82.00. 



- J'NKW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 

 SMOOTH STEM. In the great markets of New York and 

 the North the finest egg-plants seen are those produced in 

 I^ew Jersey, whose growers have, bv long experience, at- 

 tained remarkable skill in bringing thi-i plant to the greatest 

 perfection. The New Jersey Iinproveil is a decided 

 improvement on tlie New York Large Purple in quality, 

 size, and great beauty. The plants are large and vigorous; 

 i leaves of a light green shade; fruit early, very large, oval 

 and of a fine deep ptnple — never red or vellow ; flesh white, 

 tender and superior. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 3oc.; J4 lb., 8100; lb., 

 $3.5U. 



/ NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 

 SC'INELESS. A standard leading market variety, pr.iwn 

 fctensively in sections where the New Jeisey Improved has 

 not been introduced ; large, round, dark fruits; very produc- 

 tive. Pkt., lOc; oz., St'c; J^ lb., 75c.; lb., 8^.75. 



Endive 



One ounce will sow fifteen feet of drill and will produce 

 ^Wut three thousand plants. 



W MAMMOTH GREEN CURLED. Superior to the 

 old Green Curled. Leaves are very crisp, tufty and full. 

 Midrib is pure white, with large white heart, fleshy and 

 tender. Equ.illy suitable for spring, summer or autumn 

 planting. Pkt.. lOc; <>z..20c.; ^ lb., BOc; lb., 82.00. 



GIANT FRINGED OR "OYSTER" ENDIVE. A 

 ^ry handsome variety, largely used in Philadelphia and 

 other Eastern cities to decorate the <li-phiy of oysters during 

 ■winter, in restaur.ints and oyster houses, hence its distinc- 

 tive name. Bv tying up the centre, can be easilv blanched. 

 Ptet.,5c.; oz., 15c.: 14 lb., 40c.; lb, 81.50. 



^ EVER WHITE CURLED. A beautiful variety ; mid- 

 rib yellow. Leaves almost white, large size, crisp and ten- 

 der. Pkt., 5c.; oz., l.ic; J4 lb., 4llc.; lb, 81.50. 

 / BROAD-LEAVED (Escarolle). Large and sweet, 

 J^lanched as salad. Pkt., uc; oz., 15c.; }41b.,40c.; lb., 81.50. 



KEW BEULIN GIANT— THE LARGEST AND BEST ENDIVE. 



NEW BERLIN GIANT ENDIVE. With market 

 gardeners wijo tested it the past seasons this new German 

 Endive has proven to be by far the largest in cultivation, 

 even excelling our Mammoth Green Curled, which it resem- 

 bles in form ajul leaves, hut of greater size. No other En- 

 dive compares with the Neiv Berlin Giant in large size 

 and handsome appearance. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c.; }i lb. , 75c.; 

 lb., 82 .50. 



Gourds 



The most useful for household and farm purposes. 



LUFFA, or DISHCLOTH. This remarkable and 

 handsome climber is a native of the East Indies. In it 

 nature has furnished us with a 

 vegetable dishcloth, a sponge 

 and bath brush combined. 

 The seeds are enveloped in 

 a sponge-like cloth, tough, 

 elastic and durable. The 

 fruit grows about two feet 

 in length. The vine grows 

 to a height of twenty to 

 twenty-five feet in a season. 

 Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 00c. ; J4 lb., 



DIPPER GOURD. 



NE8T-EGO, 



OBNAMENTAL. 



DIPPER. Named for its resemblance to a dipper. The 

 capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles !-i.\ to 

 twelve inches long. They are convenient for dipping hot 

 liquids, etc. Pkt , 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 14 lb , 60c.; lb., 82.00. 



JAPANESE NEST EGG. These exactly resemble the 

 eggs of hens, making a capital nest egg; superior to glass 

 eggs, as they do not break and are uninjured by cold or wet. 

 A rapid-growing climber. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c ; 34 "'-i ^^c. 



SUGAR TKOUGH. Very useful for baskets, dishes, 

 buckets, etc. They have hard, thick shells, lasting for years, 

 and capable of holding from two to ten gallons each; plant 

 grows rapidly. Pkt., lOc; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 60c.; lb., 82.00. 



FINE MIXED ORNAMENTAL. A collection of the 

 most ornamental, beautifully colored, mottled and striped, 

 and including all the above. Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 

 40c. 



Garlic 



The sets should be planted in spring. Cultivate same as 

 onions. Sets, per '4 'h-, 15c.; lb , 40c., postpaid; by express, 

 lb., 30c.; lU lbs. and over, 25c. per lb. 



Horse Radish 



Horse radish is grown from young roots or sets which 

 should be planted out in the spring. They will form a large- 

 sized radish, fit for use in one season's growth. Roots, per 

 dozen, 20c.; per 100, 75c , postpaid (50c. per 100; 83. OU per 

 1,000, by express). Write for special prices in large lots. 



Kale — Borecole 



. One ounce will produce about two thousand plants. 



K JOHNSON & STOKES' NEW IMPERIAL or LONG 

 STANDING. A beautifully curled and crimpled sort. Of 

 strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color, 

 and very attractive appearance. Superior to all other sorts, 

 and will stand longer without shooting to seed than any 

 other. Height, two feet. Pkt., 6c.; oz., lOc.; J^lb., 25c.; lb., 

 75c y^ 



•EXTRA DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 

 KALE. This is one of the best kales for spring sowing in 

 the North, and is the princi|ial sort grown in the i^ouili for 

 Northern markets. It is hardy, and will remain over winter 

 in any place where the temperature does not go below zero. 

 The habit is very dwarf and spreading, and will rarely ex- 

 ceed eighteen inches in height. The leaves are of a liright 

 green color, beautifully curled, and produced in great abun- 

 dance'. Pkt., 5c.; oz.. Idc; 'i lb., 25c.; lb., 80c, 



J^REEN CURLED SCOTCH. A favorite with North- 

 ern gardeners, growing about two feet in height and 

 hardier than the Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, 

 being improved bvfrost; leaves green and beautifully curled 

 and wrinkled. Pkt , 5c.; oz., 10c.; H lb., 25c.: lb., 75c. 



h SIBERIAN CURLED. [German Greens.) This variety 

 mfws a little larger and coarser than the preceding; the 

 feaves are not so deeply curled and are of a bluish green 

 coltt^; verv hardy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; J^lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 



■,^BEA KALE. Grown for its blanched shoots; cooked 

 ]^e Asparagus. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c,; ^]h.,15c.; lb., 82.50. 



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