FRANCIS C. STOKES dc CO., 235 EAST WASHINGTON SQ., PHILADELPHIA 



Brussels Sprouts 



CAMBRIDGE CHAMPION (Extra Select). Days to 

 maturity, 125. Four ounces plant an acre. The 

 stalk of this variety grows about 2 feet high, bearing 

 a generous supply of firm, well-rounded Sprouts. In 

 the fall, break down the lower leaves and let the 

 small Sprouts properly develop. A great delicacy 

 which is finding a broader market everv season. Price, 

 delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; y 4 lb. $1.25. 



Chicory 



WITLOOF. Time for maturity of roots, 4 months. 

 Also known as French Endive. This makes a very 

 desirable salad. Plant seed in May or June. Dig 

 roots in October. Place them horizontally in warm 

 vegetable cellar. Within three or four weeks tender 

 white stalks will develop. Cutting season lasts over 

 several weeks. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 60 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. or more, 

 $1.40 per lb. 



Dandelion 



BROAD-LEAVED. Time for maturity, one year. This 

 variety is far superior to the common or uncultivated 

 Dandelion. It has a broad, thick leaf which is of a 

 deep green color. It is compact and tufted at the 

 center. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 



V 4 lb. $2; lb. $8. 



Eggplant 



BLACK BEAUTY. Days to maturity, 125. This is the 

 most desirable variety for cultivation in the Middle 

 Atlantic States; very prolific, bearing brilliant purple- 

 black fruits, almost egg-shaped, and averaging 8 

 inches. Eggplant suffers severely from fungous 

 diseases, and, so far, no blight-resistant strain has 

 been developed, all claims to the contrary not- 

 withstanding. Regular spraying with Bordeaux will 

 partially control this. Moisture conservation is 

 important and care should be taken not to injure the 

 fruits by horse-drawn cultivators. Price, delivered: 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; V 4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5. 



Endive 



Black Beauty Eggplant 



GREEN CURLED. Days to maturity, 100. Sometimes 

 called Mammoth Green Curled. The rosette head 

 will average 15 inches across. It is of a rich dark 

 green color and is finely cut and divided. The center 

 blanches easily to a rich yellow gold. Price, de- 

 livered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V 4 lb. 40 cts.; 

 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN, or ESCAROLLE. Days 

 to maturity, 100. This variety has smaller heads 

 than the Green Curled. The leaves are coarser and 

 more or less twisted and although toothed at the 

 edges are not as finely cut as our other variety. It is 

 a variety which is easily blanched if tied. The inner 

 leaves are extremely tender and crisp, making a 

 delicious salad. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, 

 $1.15 per lb. 



Herbs 



DILL. An annual growing to a height of 2}^ feet. The 

 flowers are bright yellow. The dried seeds are used 

 as a condiment and also for pickling and flavoring. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V 4 lb.25 cts.; 

 lb. 75 cts. 



SWEET MARJORAM. A perennial grown as an 

 annual. The flowers are small and white. The leaves 

 and shoots are used for seasoning purposes. Price, 

 delivered: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; V 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 



SUMMER SAVORY. A highly fragrant annual plant. 

 Height 10 inches. The leaves and young shoots are 

 used for flavoring. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 25 cts.; V 4 lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 



THYME, BROAD-LEAVED ENGLISH. A perennial 

 herb usually planted in permanent beds. The seed 

 is sown in the early spring. The leaves and young 

 shoots are used for seasoning, either while green or 

 when dried. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50c; 

 V 4 lb. $1.70; lb. $6. 



Kale 



DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Days to maturity, 55. 

 One pound plants an acre. In quality this is the best 

 Kale under cultivation. It is extensively grown for 

 the large eastern markets. Our stock is beautifully 

 curled, low growing, spreading, and remarkably 

 hardv. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 V 4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



Kohlrabi 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Days to maturity, 50. Four 

 pounds plant an acre. This is the most desirable 

 variety for extra-early forcing or for field cultivation. 

 It has small tops and the bulbs are of the best quality, 

 being of a very light green-white color. Best when 2 

 inches in diameter. White Vienna is con- 

 siderably earlier than Purple Vienna or Large 

 Green. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, 

 $1.75 per lb. 



Leek 



MONSTROUS CARENTAN. Four pounds 

 plant an acre. This is the largest variety of 

 Leek, which may be classed as a desirable fall 

 or winter substitute for green onion. Carentan 

 grows to a diameter of from 2 to 3 inches. 

 The quality is mild and tender. For the 

 development of white, tender transparent 

 Leek, gradually earth up like Celery. Makes 

 a very valuable flavoring for soup or may be 

 boiled and served as asparagus. Price, deliver- 

 ed: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 60c; lb. $2. 



Okra 



EXTRA-EARLY DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC. 



Eight pounds plant an acre. This is a very 

 productive and very early Okra, developing 

 deep green, short pods somewhat corrugated, 

 tender, and of delicious quality. Price, de- 

 livered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V 4 lb. 25 cts.; 

 lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. or more, 70 cts. per lb. 



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