German, Eierpflanze. Fi'ciich, Aubergine. Spanish, Berengena. 



THE EGG PLANT should be grown in every garden, for when well grown and properly cooked is one of the most del cions vegetables. 

 Sliced and fi-ied in batter, and sei-ved with raw tomatoes, it can well take the place of meat in the summer and fall. Did you 

 know that Egg Plant Growing is one of the most profitable crops? Many Growers clear $200.00 to $500.00 per acre. Will you be one 

 of them? The seed germinates slowly, and should be started in strong heat, for in this, as in all sub-tropical plants, it is of 



importance to secure a rapid and coutinuons growth from the 

 young. When the plants have formed two rough leaves 

 and very warm, shading from the direct rays of the snn and 

 danger, not only from frost, but from' cold nights is past; tlien 

 and decrease tlie supply of water. Then carefully transplant 

 apart, 

 them. 



first, the plants never recovering from a check received when 

 transi)lant to two or three inches apart. Keep the bed closed 

 giving abundance of water until the ground is warm, and all 

 harden oft' the plants by gradual exposure to the sun aud air, 

 into the open ground, setting tlie plants two and a half feet 



If needed, shade the young plants aud protect them from the potato bug, which is very fond of them and will often destroy 

 A rich harvest will reward your care. 



BUCKBEE'S imPROVED LARGE PURPLE— 1— The best strain of 

 Now York Puri)le. This variety has about superseded all otliers 

 both for market and private use. The large size and high qual- 

 ity of its fruit aud its extreme productiveness make it the most 

 profitable to grow. Plants large, spreading. Foliage light 

 green. Fruit very large, oval or short pear shaped. Skin deep 

 purple. Flesh pearly white. Plants ripen usually two to six 

 large fruits. Bear in mind that my seed is home grown and has 

 a great advantage over imported and careless grown stock. Be 

 sure and plant this variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, }i lb. §1.35, % lb. 

 §3.35, lb. S4.00. 



BLACK PEKIN— 2— "Very early, of large size. Prolific and desira- 

 ble for market gardener's use. Fruit nearly round. Skin smooth, 

 dark and glossv. Flesli Avhite, fine grained. Sure to please 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 30c, '^i lb. rSc, 14 lb. SI. 40, lb. 63.50. 



LARGE NEW YORK PURPLE — Large, round or oval and of ex- 

 cellent quality, and highly esteemed in the market. Just the 

 thing for family or market use. Pkt. 4c, oz. 30e, }>i lb. 75c, lb. 

 $1.40, lb. S3. 75. ' 



BUCKBEE'S NEW WHITE EGG PLANT— 3— This variety offered 

 now for the first time is without a doubt the i)referable by far of 

 all to grow either for market, family and shipping purposes. It 

 produces much larger fruit and is' more productive than the 

 'New York Purple, which it resembles somewhat in shape, 

 though some are more elongated and oval. It is a beautiful ivory 

 white, although occasionally one has a dash of purple or white. 

 The flesh is more tender and flavor more delicate than purple 

 varieties. Do not confound this with old Large White or other 

 white varieties, from which it is entirely distinct. I control the 

 entire stock . Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, H lb. $1.50, }4 lb. $3.75, lb, $5.00. 



EXTRA EARLY LONG PURPLE —4— This is one of the earliest and 

 most pi'oductive varieties ; fruit long, dark, rich purple, and of 

 fine qualitj'. Sure to give the best of satisfaction for all pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c, 3^ lb. 50c, }4 lb. 80c, lb. $1.50. 



SPECIAIi OFFER.— To enable all to give these Five Leading Vari- 

 eties of Egg Plant a practical trial. I will send one liberal package of 

 each for only 20c. 



ENDIVE. 



German, Endivien. 

 Spanish, Endivia. 



French, CIneoree. 



Swedish, Endivia. 



This is one of the most refreshing of all autumn 

 ~ — and winter salads. Endive may be grown at any 

 season of the year, but is more generally used late 

 in the fall. Sow the seed during June or July in 

 drUls fourteen inches apart, and when well estab- 

 lished thin the plants to one foot apart. When 

 nearly fuU grown tie the outer leaves together 

 over the center in oi'der to blanch the heart of 

 the plant. By covering evgrj' few days a succes- 

 sion may be kept up. 



FINE GREEN CURLED — Is the hardiest variety ; 

 very fine dark green leaves, which blanch to 

 a beautiful white : very tender and crisp. Pkt. 3c, 



oz. 7c, U lb. 



30c, V, lb. 35. 



...FENNEL... 



NEW FLORENCE CELERY ROOTED— A 



desirable variety from Italy, where, owing 

 to its delightful sweet flavor it is much pre- 

 ferred to celery. Thrives well in our cli- 

 mate and is of easy culture. Cultivated as 

 Parsley. Sow early in spring. Pkt. 5c. 



...GARLIC... 



German, Knohlauch. French, Ail. 



A popular vegetable of the bulbous rooted 

 family witli a strong, penetrating odor. 

 Pungent in its taste and esteemed by many 

 for flavoring soups, stews, etc. We fre- 

 quently receive orders for Garlic Seed, but 

 can supply the bulbs only. 



FENNEL. 



NEW MOSS CURLED — Very 

 fine variety growing con- 

 siderably deriser and hav- 

 ing the leaves much finer 

 cut than the Green Curled 

 variety, in fact the whole 

 plant "is more compact. 

 When well blanched _ it 

 makes a very attraciive 

 appearance. Pkt. 3c, oz. 

 7c. H lb. 30c. lb- 35c. 



NOTICE ROCK BOTTOM 

 ' BULK SEED. 



Prices on Page 65. 



ENDIVE. 



CULTURE. 



Pre pare ground 

 the same as for 

 onions. The i-oots 

 are composed of 

 many small bulbs 

 which are called 

 cloves which are 

 planted as early 

 in the spring as 

 possible in rows 

 8 incbes apart 

 and 4 in. apart. 

 Fine bulbs, lb. 

 15c, lb. 30c. 



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GAELIC. 



