Egg Plants 
_ ‘CULTURE—Sow the seed in hotbed or greenhouse in March 
vor 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. Ready for 
juse in 120 to 140 days. 5 
277 Maule’s 
Excelsior 
Ege Plant 


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* 277 Maule’s Excelsior 
The Largest of All; Blight Proof. 140 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. 
'The fruit often measures 18 to 24 inches in circumference (6 
(to 8 inches in diameter) and is borne well above the ground. 
\ PRt. 15¢e; % oz. 30c; oz. 55ce; 1% Ib. $1.60; % Ib. $2.95; 
Ib. $5.50; 2 Ibs. $10.50; 5 Ibs. $25.00, 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. The large plants bear 4 to 
6 full-size fruits. An excellent market and home garden sort. 
PKt. 10e; 1% oz. 25e; oz. 45ce; ™% Ib. $1.30; 1% Ib. $2.35; 
- Ib. $4.50; 2 Ibs. $8.25; 5 Ibs. $20.00, postpaid 
The Earliest Large 
. * 282 Black Beauty = t¢¢ Pian‘ dys 
Originated in South Jersey. It combines in itself many 
characteristics which are very valuable. It is very early, ma- 
ituring 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. It is dwarf growing and bears 
its fruit close to the main stem. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.40; 1% Ib. $2.65; 
Ib. $5.00; 2 Ibs. $9.30; 5 Ibs. $22.50, postpaid 
{Endive 
IE d April, or for main crop in June or July, 
i n I 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 
| to 150 feet; 4 to 5 pounds per acre. 
fe ¥ 2384 Green Curled 
Moss Curled or Giant Fringed Oyster. 40 days P 
Beautiful dark green curly leaves are finely cut or lacin- 
jated, giving the plant a feathery effect. Rich green in color, 
but blanching to creamy white. 
| Pkt. 10c; oz, 20c; % Ib. 50c; % Ib. 75c; Ib. $1.40; 2 Ibs. $2.50; 
5 Ibs. $6.00; 10 Ibs. $11.10, postpaid 
285 Ever White Curled seit-bianching. 35 days 
} _ A beautiful variety, with leaves as finely curled or mossed 
yas the preceding, but of an attractive light green color. 
Blanches easily and has a most delicious crisp flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1%4 Ib. 50c; % Ib. 75ec; Ib. $1.40; 2 Ibs. $2.50; 
De 5 Ibs. $6.00; 10 Ibs. $11.10, postpaid 
287 Broad Leaved Batavian | 
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} x Also Known as Escarolle. 45 days 
! 4 The leaves are large and broad. Well-rounded heads often 
’measuring 16 inches across. It can be blanched, but is more 
generally used cooked like spinach or flavoring for soups, ete. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; % Ib. 75e; Ib. $1.40; 2 Ibs. $2.50; 
Si. 5 Ibs. $6.00; 10 Ebs. $11.10, postpaid 
CULTURP—Sow in the open ground in 


Dandelion 
_ A hardy perennial. Sow in early spring, in drills half an 
inch deep, and thin to 2 or 4 inches in the row. Will be ready 
to cut in about 55 days. <A packet will sow about 25 feet of 
drill, an ounce about 300 feet. 
275 Large Leaved  “2v-s, Ticker and Double 
Very early; produces leaves which are larger and thicker 
than the common sort. Make wholesome greens. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c; %4 Ib. $2.15; 14 Ih. $4.00; 
Ib. $7.50, postpaid 
Gourds 
CULTURE—Gourds are tender annuals. The seed should not 
be planted until the ground is warm. Plant in hills and cul- 
tivate 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. Matures in 65 to 90 days. 
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 20c; oz 35¢ce; % Ib. $1.10, postpaid 
292 Orange or True Mock Orange 
Useful for Darning. 70 days l 
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. 20c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.10, postpaid 
293 Dipper Useful for Dipping. 
75 days 
A ell-known and useful gourd. When grown on the 
rea TS stem is much curved; but on a trellis the weight 
of the fruit makes the stem straight. Matures in 75 days. 
Pkt. 10e; ¥% oz. 20c; oz. 35c; %4 Ih. $1.10, postpaid 





Usefu arninge or Nest Eggs. 
295 Nest Egg 65 days 
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 ege. 
Pkt. 10ce; % oz. 20c; oz. 35ce; %4 Ib. $1.10, postpaid 
° eful. 
297 Mixed Gourds 0rm2™entz! as, Weil as Us 
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. e 
Pkt. 10e; 1% oz. 20¢; oz. 35ce; %4 Ib. $1.10, postpaid 
299 Calabash or Pipe °°! £j, Maine Pipes: 
s 
An ornamental gourd from which are made the African 
calabash pipes now so popular. When grown for the produc- 
tion of pipe gourds, the vines are usually allowed to grow on 
the ground so that they will produce their natural pipe curve. 
Matures in 80 days. 
Pkt. 10e; % oz. 20c; oz. 35ce; 1% Ib. $1.10, postpaid 
Ground Cherry 
Used Only for Preserving or Pies 
CuULTURE—Grow and cultivate the same as tomatoes. A 
packet will produce about 400 plants; an ounce, about 5000 
plants. ; ’ 
300 Mammoth Purple Fruited 
The Green Gage Purple Husk Tomato. 120 days 
A prolific bearer of enormous size fruit, which measures 1% 
to 2% inches in diameter. The flesh is green while the color 
of the skin is green changing to a purple. This fruit when 
made into preserves has the appearance of green gages. 
Forms a plant 2% feet high. Ready for use in 120 days. 
Pkt. 10ce; % oz. 35c; oz. 60c; % Ib. $1.75; % Ih. $3.255 
Ib. $6.00, postpaid 
301 Improved Ground Cherry 
Known as Strawberry or Yellow Husk Tomato. 120 days 
The small, yellow fruit is very sweet, of mild flavor, used for 
preserving. Matures in 120 days. Vines low and spreading. 
Pkt. 10c; 1%4 oz. 35¢e; oz. 60c; 14 Ih. $1.75; % Ib. $3.253 
Ib. $6.00, postpaid 

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