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JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA 7f^ 



Dandelion 



IMPROVED tARGE OR THICK liEAVED. A 



very early and healthful spring salad. Sow early in drills 

 eighteen inches apart. Pkt., luc; oz., 50c.; 3^^ ^b'» ^l-^^* 



Egg=Plant 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 



NEW EARLY BLACK BEAUTY. See Novelties, 

 page 7. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 85c.; % lb., S2.50. 



NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 

 SMOOTH STEM. In the great markets of New York and 

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

 New Jersey, whose growers have, by long experience, at- 

 tained remarkable skill in bringing this plant to the greatest 

 perfection. The New Jersey Iinprovetl Is a decided 

 improvement on tiie New York Large Purple in quality, 

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

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

 and of a fine deep purple — never red or yellow ; flesli white, 

 tender and superior. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 45c.; 3-4 'b-i S1.50; lb., 

 S6.00 



NEW YORK IMPROVED I,ARGE PURPLE 

 SPINELESS. A standard leading market raritty, grown 

 extensively in sections where the New Jersey Improved has 

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

 tive. Pkt., lOc; oz., 45c.; ^ lb., 81.25; lb .,$4.75. 



Endive 



One ounce will sow fifteen feet of drill and will produce 

 about three tliousand plants. 



MAMMOTH GREEN CURLED. Superior to the 

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

 Mid-rib is pure white, with large white heart, fleshy and 

 tender. Equally suitable for spring, summer or autumn 

 planting. Pkt.,10c.: oz., 20e.; J-4 lb., 60c.; lb., S2.00. 



GIANT FRINGED OR "OYSTER" ENDIVE. A 

 very handsome variety, largelj' used in Philadelphia and 

 other Eastern cities to decorate the display of oysters during 

 winter, in restaurants and oyster houses, hence its distinc- 

 tive name. Bv tving up tlie centre, can be easily blanched. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz.,i5c.; 14 lb, 40c.; lb., $1.50. 



EVER WHITE CURLED. A beautiful variety; mid- 

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

 der. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; }i lb,, 4iic.; lb., 81.50. 



BROAD-LEAVED (Escarolle). Large and sweet, 

 blanched as salad. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; }i lb., 40c.; lb., 81.50. 



NEW BEBLIX GIANT — THE L-VKGEST AND BEST ENDIVE. 



NEW BERLIN GIANT ENDIVE. With market 

 gardeners wliv^ 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 and leaves, but of greater size. No other En- 

 divecompares with the New Berlin Giant in large size 

 and handsome appearance. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c • ^i lb 75c ■ 

 lb., $2.50. 



Gourds 



T he m ost 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 lengtli. The vine grows 

 to a height of twenty to 

 twentv-five feet In & season. 

 Pkt., "lOc. ; oz., 35c.; J4 lb., 

 $1.00. 



DIPPKB GOUBD. 



NEST-BGO. 



OBNAHENTAI.. 



DIPPER. Named for its resemblance to a dipper. The 

 capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles six to 

 twelve inches long. They are convenient for dipping hot 

 liquids, etc. Pkt., 10c, ; oz., 20c.; % lb , 60c.: lb., $2.00. 



JAPANESE NEST EGG. These exactly resemble the 

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

 egg.s, as tliey do not break and are uniiijursd by cold or wet. 

 A rapid-growing climber. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25e ; J^ lb., 75c. 



SUGAR THOUGH. 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 rapidlv. Pkt., lOc; oz., 20c.: % lb., 60c.; lb., $2,00. 



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 14 lb., 15c.; lb , 40c., postpaid; by express, 

 lb., 30c.; 10 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; 83.00 per 

 1,000, by express). Wrile fur special prices in large lott. 



Kale — Borecole 



One ounce will produce about two thousand plants. 



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., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; J4 lb., 2oc.; lb., 

 75c. 



EXTRA DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 

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

 the North, and is the principal sort grown in the South for 

 Northern markets. It is hardy, and Mill 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 bright 

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

 dance. Pkt., 6c.: oz.. lOc; 'i lb., 25c.; lb., 80e. 



GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. A favorite with North- 

 ern gardeners, growing about two feet in height and 

 hardier than the Extra Divarf Green Curled Scotch, 

 being improved bvfrost; leaves green and beautifully curled 

 and wrinkled. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; M lb., 25c.: lb., 75e, 



SIBERIAN CURLED. {German Greens.) This variety 

 grows a little larger and coarser than the preceding; the 

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

 color; verv hardy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ^ lb., 20e.; lb., 60c. 



SE.\ KALE Grown for its blanched shoots; cooked 

 like Asparagus. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 75c.; 11)., 82.60. 



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