For winter use, wilt herb blooms or leaves in sun, dry in the shade; keep in jars or bottle 



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Kale 



Also known as Borecole 



Culture.— For late Fall or early Winter use, sow early in June and 

 ■ ransplant about the middle of July In rows 18 to 2-1 inches, setting the 

 )lauts 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows. For Spring use, sow in August 

 )r September. A packet will produce about 800 plants, an ounce about 

 kiOOO plants; '■/i pound enough for au acre. Protect during winter with 

 |i covering of nay or coarse litter. All kales are improved when touched 

 T)y frost. Ready to use in 50 to BO days. 



303 Emerald Isle 



Quite hardy, half-dwarf, finely curled sort 



11^ Of medium height, with long, well-curled green leaves, and is one of 

 jjjjhe handsomest and hardiest kales ever developed. Matures in 55 days. 

 IM' Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; >^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



0*1 304 Dwarf Siberian 



In some sections called Sprouts; extremely hardy 



One of the best known and most largely used varieties. A large plain 

 eaved variety of a low or spreading habit, with grayish green leaves 

 liiicThich are only slightly curled at the edge. Matures in 60 days. 



Pkt.jScts.; oz.,l» cts.;^lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



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'« 4? 306 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch 



Very hardy; sometimes called Norfolk 



The plant is low and compact. Remarkably tender and delicate in 

 lavor. Leaves rich green and very curly. Hardy. Matures in 50 days. 

 «I4 Fkt., 10 cts.j oz., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 



307 Tall Green Curled Scotch 



Quite hardy, plume like foliage 



Grows about two feet high, with an abundance of dark green leaves, 

 vhlch are very curly and wrinkled. Quite haidy. Matures in 60 days. 

 Pkt., 8 cts.; oz., 13 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 



Mushroom Spawn 



MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



Culture.— One brick of 

 spawn is sufficient for eight 

 square feet of prepared bed. 

 Special cultural hints sent 

 with every order. 



Pure Culture Brand. 

 By a newly discovered pro- 

 cess of selection and graft- 

 ing, the spawn is scientifi- 

 cally propagated so that 

 large, vigorous and finely 

 flavored mushrooms are re- 

 produced. The sort we offer 

 is the earliest strain. 



Brick (about 1!4 lbs.), 50 cents; 5 bricks, $3.35, postpaid. 

 jVot prepaid, 5 bricks, $1.35} to bricks, $2.35: 35 bricks, $5.50. 



385 Melon Peach 

 or Mango Melon 



Makes excellent Preserves or Pickles 



Cultivate the same as muskmelon, bin 

 used only for mangoes, preserving, pies 

 or pickling. The fruit has the size, shape 

 and golden yellow color of an orange. The 

 flesh Is snow white, and makes excellent 

 preserves. Recipes for cooking are sent 

 with every order. A packet will plant 

 about 15 hills, an ounce about 75 hUls. 

 Ready to use In about 80 days. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents; 



quarter pound, 75 cents, postpaid. 



Mustard Used as a Salad 



Culture. — Sow broadcast or in drills, 1 to \% 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 2 

 pounds broadcast to the acre. Ready to use as salads In about 30 to 40 days. 



385 MELON PEACH. 



421 Southern Giant Curled 



Very curly; the popular sort 



Produces in 30 days large, dark greeu leaves with extra curled edges. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.35; 5 pounds, $5.50, postpaid. 



423 Fordhook Fancy 



Finest of all, curled like an Ostrich Plume 



Dark green leaves, used as a salad. Matures in 30 days. 

 Packet, 8 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.35; 5 pounds, $5.50, postpaid. 



422 Oephant Ear or Large Smooth Leaf 



V6ry quick grower; plain leaf sort 



This variety produces in 30 days large leavesof a light green color, 

 single plant will produce sufficient leaves for a mess of greeus. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.35; 5 pounds, $5.50, postpaid. 



424 White Used as a salad or grown for its seed 



Grown for its large yellow seeds. Matures its seed in 40 days. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; qjiarter pound, 35 cents; 

 pound, 75 cents; 5 pounds, $3.50, postpaid. 



NaStOrtium sometimes called Indian Cress 



Culture.— Sow in the early Spring in 

 rows 3 feet apart and 2 inches apart in the 

 row, covering 1 inch deep. Vines can be 

 supported if so desired by stakes, strings 

 or brush. A packet will sow about 15 feet 

 of row; an ounce about 50 feet. 



426 Dwarf Plants of a bushy habit 



Does not require sticks, a profuse bearer. 

 Matures its green seed pods in 90 days. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



427 Tall Trailing or climbing sort 



A rampant grower. Matures its green 

 seed pods in 100 days. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 '^Ib., 50 cts.; I lb., $1.50, postpaid. NASTURTIUM- 



