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EARLY FORTUNE CUCUMBER. 



This new variety of Cucumber was discovered several years 

 ago in a field of "Davis Perfect," and is now so thoroughly estab- 

 lished that large fields do not show any variation in plant or 

 fruit. The vines make a strong and vigorous growth, producing 

 abundant crops of Cucumbers, which are slightly longer than 

 Arlington White Spine, more cylindrical in shape and have a 

 very dark green skin. The flesh is thick, seed cavity relatively 

 small and the quality is excellent. This variety is one of the 

 best introduced in years. Pkt. , 10 cts. ; oz. , 15 cts. ; J lb. , 40 cts. ; 

 lb., $1.25. 



'WITEOOF CHICORY, or 



FRENCH ENDIVE. 



During the winter this is sold by dealers in fancy fruits and 

 vegetables as " French Endive," and the large importations 

 during last winter caused considerable inquiry of us regarding 

 its culture. In order to grow good "Witloof" the seed should 

 be sown during April in the open ground, in drills 10 or 12 

 inches apart, in deep, rich soil. Allow the plants to grow until 

 November, keeping free from weeds and watering if necessary. 

 Then take up the roots and trim off the leaves to about 1 J 

 inches from the neck, break off any shoots which may appear 

 on sides of root, and shorten lower end so that all will be of a 

 uniform length of 8 to 10 inches. Then plant in a trench 16 

 to ISJinches deep, placing the roots upright, about l.V inches 

 apart. This will leave the necks of the roots about 8 inches 

 below the level of the ground. Fill up the trench with good, 

 light, well-drained soil, and, if speedy growth of any portion 

 of the crop is desired, it may be accomplished by covering with 

 a layer of manure at least 16 inches deep. In about 4 or 5 

 weeks the leaves will attain their proper size, and the manure 

 may be taken off and roots dug up. The blanched head is the 

 edible portion, and should be cut off, leaving a portion of the 

 neck attached to it. Witloof is eaten raw or as a salad, and is 

 also sometimes cooked like ordinary Endive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



EAREY BEACK BEAUTY 



EGG-PEANT. 



This beautiful Egg- Plant is a great improvement over the 

 well-known and largely-grown New York Improved Large 

 Purple. The plants are remarkably healthy in their growth, 

 and produce an abunbance of large fruits fully ten days earlier 

 than the New York Improved. The skin is of a rich purplish- 

 black color, making the fruit very attractive in appearance. It 

 is also entirely spineless. The quality is all that could be de- 

 sired. Pkt., 10 cts.; Joz., 30 cts.; oz., 50cts. ; \ lb., $1.25. 



FINOCCHIO, or 



FLORENCE FENNEE. 



A delicious vegetable which should be more largely grown in 

 this country. It is extensively used in Italy as a salad, and also 

 may be served boiled. When the enlargement of leaf stalk, at 

 base of stem, is about the size of a hen's egg it should be 

 earthed up so as to cover half of it, and in about ten days cut- 

 ting may be commenced and continued as the plants increase in 

 growth. The flavor is somewhat like celery, but it has a sweet 

 taste and delicate odor. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., $1.00. 



DREER'S IMPERIAL 



EONG-STANDING KAEE. 



A beautifully curled and crimped variety which is of strong, 

 vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color and very at- 

 tractive appearance. The plant is of spreading habit of growth, 

 the leaves are large and furnish an abundance of greens during 

 the fall, winter and spring. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15cts.; Jib., 

 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



