



New Hampshire Hybrid Ege Pignes 
A rich, sandy, warm soil produces the best plants 
and yields the highest number of fruits. Seed should 
_ be started indoors in boxes or small pots some time 
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during February. Do not cover seed with more than 
¥ in. of soil. Keep moderately warm until the plants 
are ready for setting out. A packet should produce 
about 100 plants; an ounce about 2,000 plants; 
14 Jb. for an acre. Days to maturity are from field 
setting of plants. 
282 Black Beauty 
(73 days) Produces fruits that grow to really enor- 
mous size, but may be used while still quite small. 
When fully developed, they weigh 2 to 3 lbs. each, 
are a glossy, uniform, black-purple with no lighter 
or greenish spots on any part; blunt and broad at 
blossom end. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 45¢; oz. 85¢; 1% lb. $2.50. 
279 New Hampshire Hybrids 
(60 days) The very heavy yield and well-colored 
fruits make it an outstanding variety everywhere, ~ 
even in competition with later strains. The purple 
fruits are medium sized, two weeks ahead of other 
varieties, and mostly pear shaped or round. 
Pkt. 10¢; 12 oz. 45¢; oz. 80¢; 14 lb. $2.30. 
277 Maule’s Excelsior 
(80 days) The favorite with many growers because 
of its blight-resistance and endurance in drouth and 
bad weather. The dark purple fruits are of large 
size and even, oblong shape, and are easily packed 
for shipping. They are borne well above the ground 
on strong, upright plants. Where earliness is not the 
primary consideration, Excelsior holds highest favor. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 45¢; oz. ed 4, lb. $2.50. 
Dandelion 

Large Leaved Danaea 
275 Large Leaved 
(60 days) A quick growing. perennial with large, 
broad, thick, dark green leaves which make deli- 
* cious greens. A special strain far superior to wild 
dandelions. Sow i in early spring or late summer in 
- tows 12 to 18 in. apart; thin plants to stand from 
2 to 4in. apart. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 oz. 50¢; oz. 95¢; 14 Ib.-$2.75. 

Ce 
Deep 
Heart 
Endive 

For early use sow in the open ground in April; for 
main crop, sow in June or July in rows 18 to 24 in. 
apart. Cover seed 1 in. deep. Thin plants to stand 
1 ft. apart in the row. When nearly full grown, the 
endive is blanched by drawing the outer leaves to- 
gether over the center and tying them, or blanch by 
laying a board upon the plant. Use a packet to 25 ft. 
of row; an oz. to 100 ft.; 4 lbs. per acre. 
286 Deep Heart * 
(85 days) This popular salad plant has large, thick, 
dark green leaves with curled edges. Forms a com- 
pact head which blanches to a light yellow. Hearts 
are large and mild. Added to a salad or used as 
garnish it always enlivens the appetite with its 
piquancy. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢; 14 lb. $1.70. 
284 Green Curled 
(85 days) The finely cut leaves are a rich green 
color; when blanched, they Become a beautiful 
creamy white, crisp, and pungen 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 35¢3 14 Ib. $1.40. 
287 Broad Leaved Batavian 
(90 days) Also called Escarolle. 
leaves, forming enormous, well- rounded heads often 
measuring 16 in. across. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.40. 

HorseRadish 
69B84 
Maliner 
Kren 
(Roots) 
Matures very 
quickly and has pure 
white flesh. Horse 
Radish is grown 
from small pieces of 
young roots. Set 
them 15 to 18 in. 
apart in an upright 
position, thick end 
up, with the tops 
about 2 in. below 
the surface, in rows 
2 to 4 ft. apart. Ma- 
ture roots may re- 
main in the garden 
all winter or until 
needed. Volunteers 
readily spring from 
side roots left in the 
ground. 6 for 45¢; 
12 for 80¢; 
Maliner Kren Zo Fels hs 
i 50 for $3.00; 
Horse Radish 100 for $5.50. 
Large, broad ~ 
Herbs 
Nothing can change drab meals and undistin- 
guished cookery to exciting and inspired artistry so 
readily as the discreet use of herbs. The average 
packet sows 25 ft.; an oz. about 200 ft. 
Pkt. oz. Oz. 
732 Anise—tantalizing flavor... 15¢ 40¢ 75¢ - 
777 Borage — a leaf in wine brings 
happiness. ... 10¢ 40¢ 75¢ 
742 Caraway — (biennial) . 10¢ 40¢ 75¢ 
744 Catnip—(perennial)...... 15¢ 40¢ 75¢ 
745 Chives—(perennial)....... 15¢ 55¢ $1.00 
746 Coriander—flavors sausage 
or candy.. 10¢ 30¢ 50¢ 
750 Dill . (4 Ib. 75¢) 10¢ 15¢ 25¢ 
733 Florence Fennel —anise fla- 
vored bulb and seed . 10¢ 35¢ 65¢ 
754 Horehound—(perennial).. 15¢ 55¢ $1.00 
756 Lavender —(perennial)..... 25¢ $1.75 $3.00 
770 Sage—seasons dressings 
(perennial) R420 ea eee 15¢ 55¢ $1.00 
772 Summer Savory —excellent 
Wwithumedts miner) seine be 15¢ 40¢ 75¢ 
736 Sweet Basil —best all round 
kitchen herbie.) pleas 15¢ 45¢ 85¢ 
758 Sweet Marjoram—very 
ALOMALIG MAD Retest tie ate cannot supply 
778 Thyme-—stout flavor for ; 
meats (perennial)........ 25¢ 85¢ $1.50 
Four most popular herbs—a bargain collection. \ 
Dill—Summer Savory —Sage 
and Sweet Basil 
SIS Si8 Pkts. (1 of each, value 554) for + 35¢) 
Improved 
Imperial 
Kohl-Rabi 

A large bulb is produced on the stem which is used 
when young, about 2 in. across, making a delicious 
vegetable with the combined flavor of both cabbage 
and turnip. Sow thinly in early spring in rows 12 to 
18 in. apart. Cover % in. deep. Thin the plants to 
stand 6in. apart in the row. A packet will sow about 
40 ft. of row; an oz. 200 ft. 
310 Improved Imperial 
(60 days) Pale green skin, white flesh. When 
peeled and eaten raw, it has the crispness 
of a celery heart. When cooked, it is tender 
and delicately flavored. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 4 lb. $2.25. 
312 Early Purple Vienna 
(60 days) Light purple skin and pure white 
flesh. Good to eat raw, since it is crisp and 
mild flavored. Very excellent appearance. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.25. 
WM. HENRY MAULE 23 

