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POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE SMOOTH STEM EGG-PLANT. 



This superior strain is a decided iinproveineut on the New York Large Purple, in quality, size and great 

 beaiity. The plants are large and vigorous, leaves of a light-green shade, stem smooth, fruit early, very larye. 

 oval and of a fine deep purole — never red nor yellow. Market and private gardeners ivill find this variety the 

 very best in cultivation. Pkt., 15c.; oz.,40c.; Vi lb., SI. 35; lb., $4.00. 



0Ol lards iColewort). 



Collards are largely used as "greens" in some parts of 

 the country. They are a form of the cabbage, bearing new 

 leaves as the old ones are pulled off. They are a sure and 

 abundant crop, and should be more extensively grown. 



True Georgia, or Southern. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 

 40c.; lb., $1.25. 



Chervil. 



This plant has a fine flavor and perfume, and is used for 

 flavoring soups, etc., and in salads. 



Curled. Pkt, 5c.; oz., lOc; M lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



Chicory. 



Large Kooted. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 30c.; lb., 90c. 



Chives. 



Chives are very hardy and perennial members of the 

 onion family. They are grown exclusively for their tops, 

 which are used when.ver the flavor of onion is wanted. 

 Planted in clumps in any garden soil, they grow readily; and 

 increase so as to render a division necessary. The tops appear 

 very early in spring, and can be cut throughout the season. 

 They should have a place in every garden. Roots per bunch, 

 25c. 



Corn Salad or Vetticost. 



One ounce will sow about eighteen square feet, and six 

 pounds \\'ill sow one acre. 



BROAD LEAVED (LARGE SEEDED). The best 

 variety for family use and market purposes and deserving of 

 more widespread cultivation. It makes a delicious small 

 salad, used during the winter aud spring months as a substi- 

 tute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spinach. 

 Sow in spring in drills one foot apart. It will mature in six 

 weeks. For early spring use sow in Sentember, thicklv, in 

 drills K inch deep. Tread tlie ground if dry weather. Pro- 

 tect with litter when cold weather comes, and winter over 

 like spinach. Pkt., oc; oz., lOc; ^4 lb., 2Uc.; lb. ,50e.; 5 lbs. 

 and over, 45c. per lb., by express. 



Cress. 



One ounce will sow about fif- 

 teen square feet. 



NEW UPLAND CRESS. A 



perennial, gro\\'nsame as spinach, 

 but exactly resembles water cress 

 in flavor. Pkt., iOc; .S pkts., 25c. 



Extra Curled. {Pepper Grass.) 

 Fine flavor and can be cut several 

 times. Pkt., 5c.; oz , lOc; '% lb., 

 20c.: lb., .'^I'c. 



TRUE WATER CRESS. A 

 well-known aquatic plant, with 



oval leaves, making a delicious and appetizing salad. Pkt., 



10c. ; oz., 35c.; yi lb., W.OO ; lb., $3..50. 



WATER CRESS. 



Dandelion. 



Improved Large Leaved. A very early and healthful 

 spring salad. Sow early in the spring in drills eighteen 

 inches apart, and thin oiittosix inches in the drills. Pkt., 

 lOc; oz., 50c.; 34 lb.. »1.50; lb., $5.00. 



Egg-Plant. 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 

 NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 



SPINELESS. A leading and popular marA-ctuoWetj/, grown 

 extensively in sections where the New Jersey Improved has 

 nut been introduced: large, round, dark fruits; excellent and 

 productive. Pkt., lOc; oz., 35c.; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



