203 Round Leaved 



(42 days) Also known as Lamb's Lettuce. It is a 

 hardy plant, producing early in the spring an 

 abundance of rich green leaves which are excellent 

 for salads. Sometimes they are cooked like spinach. 

 Sow the seed early in the spring thinly in drills and 

 thin to stand 2 in. apart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 1/4 lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. S2.10; 

 5 lbs. S5.05; 10 lbs. S9.20. 



193 Large Rooted 



19i Witloof 



(120 days) The roots are 

 taken up in the fall, cut 

 into small pieces, dried, 

 roasted, and ground. Some- 

 times used as an adulterant 

 for coffee as it adds color 

 and brings out the flavor of 

 the coffee. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c 

 1/4 lb. 60c; 1/2 lb. 85c 

 lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. S2.75 

 51bs. S6.60; 10 lbs. S12.00 



194 Witloof 



(150 days) This is also 

 known as French Endive. 

 Highly valued as a winter 

 salad. The roots are grown 

 outdoors during the sum- 

 mer, and replanted into 

 boxes covered with sand to 

 force the growth of the 

 tender crisp shoots indoors. 

 It is easy to force in any 

 cellar or home near the 

 heater or on the radiator. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 

 70c; V2lb. $1.10;lb. S1.85; 

 2 lbs. S3.40; 5 lbs. $8.15; 

 10 lbs. S14.80. 



375 Large Leaved 



Dandelion 



275 Large Leaved 



(55 days) A quick-growing variety with large, 

 broad, thick leaves which make delicious greens 

 during the spring and summer. Sow the seed early 

 in the spring in drills '4 in. deep, and thin to stand 

 4 in. apart. One oz. for 300 ft. of drill. Pkt. 15c; 

 1/2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c; 1/4 lb. S1.40; V2 lb. S2.60; 

 lb. S4.75; 2 lbs. S8.85; 5 lbs. $21.,«; 10 lbs. 

 S40.35. 



Tasty V 



Collards 



201 True Georgia 



Used Exclusively for Greens 



(80 days) Splendid, wholesome cabbage-lilie greens 

 enjoying great popularity in the Soutli. The plants 

 grow 2 to 3 ft. tall, forming a cluster of tender, 

 waved leaves at the end of a rather long stem. 

 Deserves to be grown more widely. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 35c; lb. 55c; 2 lbs. 

 Sl.OO; 5 lbs. S2.20; 10 lbs. S4.10. 



Blaik Beauty 



Egg Plant 



282 Black Beauty @ 



(120 days) No other large egg plant produces fruits 

 as early as this remarkable variety. The eggs grow 

 to really enormous size but may be used wliile still 

 quite small. They are tender and tasty at all stages 

 of growth. When fully developed they weigh 2 to 

 3 lbs. each. The color of the fruits is an e.xtremely 

 dark uniform purple with no lighter or greenish 

 spots on any part of them. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; 

 oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. SI. 21; V2 lb. S2.20; lb. $4.00; 

 2 lbs. S7.45; 5 lbs. $18.00; 10 lbs. $34.00. 



281 New York 

 Improved Purple 



(130 days) -An entirely spineless large purple egg 

 plant of oblong shape. The plants are large, make a 

 spreading growth, and are entirely free from spines. 

 Each plant will produce from 4 to 6 large eggs of a 

 fine dark purple color. New York Improved Purple 

 has proven to be a favorite market variety but it is 

 just as desirable for home garden growing. For best 

 results, enrich the soil with lots of well-rotted 

 manure. Pkt. 10c; V2OZ. 25c; oz. 40c; V4lb. S1.2'»; 

 1/2 lb. $2.20: lb. $4.00; 2 lbs. $7.45; 5 lbs. S18.C0; 

 10 lbs. $34.00. 



277 IVlaule's Excelsior ^ 



The Largest of all Varieties 

 Exceedingly Blight Proof 

 (140 days) This remarkable egg plant has 

 made a "hit" with many growers, par- 

 ticularly in the South for which section it 

 has proven of imusiial value because of its 

 blight resistance and endurance to drought 

 and bad weather. The eggs are of large 

 size and even, oblong shape and therefore 

 more easily packed for shipping than the 

 thicker varieties. They measure 6 to 8 in. 

 in diameter. The plants grow 4 ft. tall and 

 keep the fruits well off the ground. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.25; 

 1/2 lb. $2.35; lb. $4.25; 2 lbs. $7.90; 

 5 lbs. $19.10; 10 lbs. ,$36.10. 



Cress 



242 

 Water 



(40 days) .A. tasty, 

 wholesome, salad 

 plant which grows 

 luxuriantly in shal- 

 low running water 

 or in cool moist soil. 

 Start the seed in _ 

 pots, keeping it (s^ 

 moist at all times. 

 When large enough, ^"^ 

 set, into a shallow 

 stream. Pkt. 10c 

 V2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 

 1/4 lb. $1.15; 1/2 lb. 

 $2.05; lb. $3.75. 



238 Exlra Curled 



23S Extra Curled 

 or Peppergrass 



Extensively Used for Garnishing 



(25 days) This curled variety is very extensively 

 used in hotels and restaurants as the leaves are 

 heavily curled and brightest green. It is best if used 

 when young. As a salad, either alone or wiith lettuce, 

 they have an agreeably pungent taste. The seed is 

 sown outdoors thinly in rows as early in the spring 

 as the ground can be prepared. Space tlie rows 1 ft. 

 apart and cover the seed ^i in. deep. One pkt. for 

 40 ft. of drill; one oz. for 200 ft. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 

 1/4 lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 40c; lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.15; 

 5 lbs. S2.60. 



285 Ever White Curled 



(35 days) This is called Self Blanching as the curled 

 or moss leaves are an attractive light color. They 

 blanch easily and have a most delicious, crisp, 

 refreshing flavor. Makes a wholesome and appetiz- 

 ing salad and is used as winter lettuce. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; V2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. 

 $2.10; 5 lbs. S5.05; 10 lbs. ,$9.20. 



287 Broad-Leaved Batavian 



(45 days) Tliis is also known as Escarolle. Large, 

 broad leaves forming enormous, well rounded heads 

 often measuring 16 in. across. Can be blanched like 

 other endive or cooked like spinach, making two 

 distinct vegetables from one plant. Pkt. lOc; 

 oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; Vz lb. 70c; lb. SI. 15; 2 lbs. 

 S2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



2SJt Green Curled 



284 Green Curled 



(40 days) This is also called Moss Curled Giant 

 Fringed Oyster. Before blanching, the finely cut 

 and laciniated leaves are a rich green color. When 

 blanched they are a beautiful creamy white, being 

 crisp, tender, and of an agreeably pungent flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 

 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



32 WIVI. HENRY MAULE 



•The Old Reliable Seed House" 



Philadeiphia, Pa. 



