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“Excelsior Tree” Egg Plant. 
After studying and watching this unusually fine egg plant for several years, I at last procured 
a stock of the seed. It is of large size and extremely good shape, being particularly adapted to 
slicing, as there is no waste of material. In flavor it is simply superb and cannot be surpassed. 
The hot sun does not blight the blossom, as is the case with some other sorts. It resists drought 
and bad weather to a wonderful degree, partly on account of its strong, upright growth. It 
bears its eggs or fruit well above the ground, thus escaping liability to rot. The fruit often 
measures 18 to 24 inches in circumference (six to eight inches in diameter). A single plant at 
times will produce eighteen fine eggs. No market or private gardener should fail to try Excel- 
sior Tree Egg Plant this year. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
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New Black Beauty 
Egg Plant. 
An Extra Early Variety That Recomme=-s 
Itself to all Growers. 





The Black Beauty originated in South Jer- 
sey. It combines in itself many characteristics 
which are very valuable in this vegetable. In 
the first place it is very early, in fact the earli- 
est good market variety. By this I mean it is 
the earliest variety that grows to a good size 
suitable for market purposes. Then again it is 
very desirable in color, being a jet black, much 
the color of the Black Pekin. Shape is well 
shown in illustration herewith; average weight 
2to 8 pounds. Itis dwarf growing and bears its 
, ue fruit close to main stem. 
EXCELSIOR TREE EGG PLANT. (From A PHoToGRAPH.) Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 50 cents; 44 pound, $1.75. 

















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A BEAUTIFUL AND DESIRABLE NEW KALE. 
EMERALD ISLE. 
FRESH FROM OLD IRELAND. 
This handsome new kale is from the north of Ireland, a fact which (in 
connection with its green color) makes its name highly appropriate. It 
was originated by an expert Irish gardener, and is quite distinct from 
any other sort. It is of medium height, with long, well-curled green 
leaves, and is one of the handsomest kales ever developed. Kale might 
be grown to advantage in America more largely than at present, for 
oi , more than one purpose. It is of great utili ty for feeding sheep, and even 
88 Sa : cattle, to say nothing of its value for human food. It is a species of 
cabbage, but much more hardy than cabbage. and is available for 
poultry food practically all winter, in the open ground. Indeed, I think 
poultry raisers might turn kale to far greater account than at present. 
Another use for kale is for ornamental gardening. Its graceful leaves 
are unmarked by frost, and present a bright, cheerful appearance until 
covered by the snows of winter. Fine contrasts can be obtained by 
planting the green and purple kales in close proximity to each other. 
Emerald Isle kale is quite hardy, and will be found of great practical 
value for both food and ornamental purposes. PkKt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. 




SILVER ANNIVERSARY LETTUCE, 
Silver Anniversary 
Lettuce. 
This new lettuce, which 1 first distributed in 1902, the year of my 
Silver Anniversary (hence its name) is certainly a winner in Size, table 
quality, heat resisting ability and commercial value. One of my cus- 
tomers well describes it as follows: ‘“‘No more desirable or attractive 
lettuce has ever been produced than this one, forming dense heads of 
yellowish green leaves that make it very conspicuous in the garden. 
The leaves are crisp, tender and juicy, and of genuine lettuce flavor, 
qualities that will recommend it either for salads or garnishing. Whilst 
one of the earliest of the early, it endures the heat of summer as well, if | 
not better than any other variety.” It certainly is a valuable sort, and 
is bound to win the fayor of all who plant and cultivate it. = ———— = 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 4 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. EMERALD ISLE KALE. 








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