|.as the preceding, 
Dandelion 
Curtture—Sow in early spring, in drills half an inch deep, 
and thin to 2 or 4 inches in the row. Plants are perfectly 
hardy. Will be ready to cut in about 55 days. A packet will 
sow about 25 feet of drill, an ounce about 300 feet. 
eaves Thicker Do 
275 Large Leaved 9 'e2v's, Whicker and Double 
Very early; produces leaves which are larger and thicker 
than the common sort. Make wholesome greens. 
Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 70c; oz. $1.20; %4 Ib. $3.40; 14 Ib. $6.50; 
Ib. $12.00, postpaid 
277 Maule’s 
Excelsior 
Egg Plant 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in hotbed or greenhouse in March 
or April, and transplant in small pots or shallow boxes. Plant 
in the open ground when danger of frost is past, in rows 3 
feet apart each way. A-packet will produce about 150 plants, 
an ounce about 2000 plants, % pound for an acre. : 
¥ 277 Maule’s Excelsior 
The Largest of All; Blight Proof. 149 days 
It is of large size and extremely good shape, being par- 
ticularly adapted to slicing, and for flavor it cannot be sur- 
passed. It resists drought, blight and bad weather to a 
wonderful degree, on account of its strong, upright growth. 
Pkt. 15¢e; 4%2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 44 Ih. $1.50; 4% Ib. $2.75; 
Ib. $5.00; 2 Ibs. $9.30; 5 lbs. $22.50, postpaid 
281 New York Improved Purple 
Leading Sort for Home and Market. 130 days 
This is an entirely spineless strain of the large purple- 
fruited type. Our strain of this variety is especially fine. The 
plants are most productive, bearing oblong fruits in 130 days 
which are a beautiful rich purple. 
Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25e; oz. 45e; 1% Ib. $1.40; 1% Ib. $2.60; 
Ib. $4.75; 2 lbs. $8.85; 5 Ibs. $21.35, postpaid 
ye 282 Black Beauty The Earliest Large 
Egg Plant. 120 days 
j It is very early, maturing in 120 days. By this we mean 
it is the earliest variety that grows to a good size suitable for 
market. It is very desirable in color, being a jet black. Shape 
is nearly round. Average weight 2 to 3 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.40; % Ib. $2.65; 
Ib. $5.00; 2 Ibs. $9.20; 5 Ibs. $22.25, postpaid 
Endive 
CULTURE—Sow in the open ground in April, or for main 
crop in June or July, about one inch deep, In autumn the 
endive is blanched by tying the leaves together, or laying a 
board upon the plant. Use a packet to 25 feet of drill; an 
ounce to 150 feet; 4 to 5 pounds per acre. ; 
% 2384 Green Curled 
Moss Curled or Giant Fringed Oyster. 40 days 
Beautiful dark green curly leaves are finely cut or lan- 
ceolated, giving the plant a feathery effect. Rich green in 
color, but blanching to creamy white. 
| Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \% Ih. 45c; % Ib. 7O0c; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 
5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 lbs. $9.75, postpaid 
285 Ever White Curled Self-blanching. 35 days 
A beautiful variety, with leaves as finely curled or mossed 
but of an attractive light green color. 
|Blanches easily and has a most délicious crisp flavor. 
| Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 50c; \% Ib. 75e; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.30; 
5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 Ib. $10.00, postpaid 
| 287 Broad Leaved Batavian 
Also Known as Escarolle. 45 days 
The leaves are large and broad. Well-rounded heads often 
{measuring 16 inches across. It can be blanched, but is more 
| Benerally used cooked like spinach or flavoring for soups, ete. 
1 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 50c; % Ib. T5e; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ths. $2.30; 
R 5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid 
We guarantee everything we sell to the full amount of the purchased price 
Gourds 
CULTURE—Plant in hills and cultivate as squash. Leave 
only three or four plants in a hill, and allow the vines to 
ramble over the ground, or train on fence, trellis or arbor. 
A packet will sow about 10 hills, 2 ounces about 100 hills. 
291 Dish Cloth or Luffa 
Useful as a Sponge or Dish Cloth. 90 days 
The fruit grows about two feet long. The interior mem- 
brane is serviceable for a variety of household purposes, being 
used as a dish cloth, or sponge. Matures in 90 days. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25e; oz. 40c; 14 Ih. $1.20, postpaid 
292 Orange or True Mock Orange 
Useful for Darning. 70 days - 
A good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into the 
family sewing basket. A beautiful and rapid climber. Fruit 
the size and shape of an orange. Matures in 70 days. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25¢; oz. 40c; % Ih. $1.20, postpaid 
293 Dipper Useful fox Daneiig: 
ys 
A well-known and useful gourd. When grown on the 
Zround'the stem is much curved; but on a trellis the weight 
of the fruit makes the stem straight. Matures in 75 days. 
Pkt. 10c; 1%% oz. 25e; oz 40c; 1% Ib. $1.20, postpaid 
_ 294 Sugar Trough 
Useful for Hen’s Nest or Bucket. 75 days 
_ A large gourd, holding from 4 to 10 gallons, with a hard, 
thick shell, but light and durable, lasting for years. It is em- 
ployed for a variety of purposes, from a bucket to a hen’s nest. 
Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25c; oz. 40ce; %4 Ih. $1.20, postpaid 
C) arni E . 
295 Nest 5 Egg Useful fer D: Beason Nest Eggs 
This interesting gourd produces white fruit exactly the 
size and shape of a hen’s egg. The matured fruit does not 
crack, and will serve for years as a nest egg. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25e; oz. 40c; 14 Ib. $1.20, postpaid 
S Useful for Making Pipes. 
299 Calabash or Pipe Fee ee 
An ornamental gourd from which are made the African 
calabash pipes. Vines are usually allowed to grow on the 
ground so that they will produce their natural pipe curve. 
Pkt. 10c; %% oz. 25c; oz. 40c; %4 lb. $1.20, postpaid 
‘ Ornamental as Well as Useful. 
297 Mixed Gourds REECE ne 
In this mixture we offer all the varieties listed and some 
other varieties we grow, so that you may enjoy a number of 
curious novelties. Matures in 65 to 90 days. L 
Pkt. 10c; 1%% oz. 20c; oz. 35¢e; %4 Ib. $1.20, postpaid 
Mustard 
CuULTURE—Sow broadcast or in drills, 1 to 1% feet apart, % 
inch deep. Thin out'plants to 1 or 2 inches apart in the row. 
A packet will sow about 50 feet of drill; an ounce about 200 
feet, 3 to 5 pounds in drills, or 25 pounds broadcast to the acre. 
Ready to use as salads in about 30 days. 
. 421 Southern Giant 
Curled 
¥ 421 Southern Giant Curled 
Very Curly; the Popular Sort. 30 days 
Produces in 30 days large, dark green leaves with extra 
curled edges. Extensively grown in all sections. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 25c; % Ib. 40; Ib. 75C3 2 Ibs, $1.25; 
; 5 Ibs. $3.10; 10 Ibs. $5.50, postpaid 
* 422 Elephant Ear’ ¢~:,5"°°" 
Very Quick Grower. 30 days 
This variety produces in 30 days large leaves of a light 
green color. A single plant will produce sufficient leaves for a 
mess of greens. Very popular in the South. 
PKt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; 14 Ib. 25ce; % Ih. 40e; Ib. 75e; 2 Ibs. $1.25; 
5 Ibs. $3.10; 10 Ibs. $5.50, postpaid 
423 Burpee’s Fordhook Fancy 
Finest of All, Curled Like an Ostrich Plume. 30 days 
Dark green leaves, used as a salad. Matures in 30 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 5c; %4 Ib. 30c; 1% Ib. 45e; Ib. 85c; 2 Tbs. $1.50; 
5 Ibs. $3.50; 10 Ibs. $6.25, postpaid 
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