TOO!) r. STREET. \. W.. WASIIIXGTOX. D. C. 



BLACK BKAITV 

 KGC PLANT 



Egg Plant 



One ounce Egg Plant Seed will produce about 500 plants. 



CULTITRE. Epc Plant sepil shimUl be sown Veiy eiul.v in Iiotbeils: the 

 plants. tteUiK very tender, must be protei-ted from frost, but exiwseil as far as 

 practicable to light and air to harden them. Ecg Plant seed will not germi- 

 nate freely n-lthout a strong uniform heat: If they pet the least chilled they 

 seldom recover, therefore repeated sowing is sometimes necessary. 



BL.4CK BE.4rTY.— The earliest and best of all large fruited 

 Egg Plants. It is valuable alike to the private planter and the 

 extensive grower for market. Black Beauty produces fruits 

 fully as large and ready for use ten days to two weeks earlier 

 than the New York Improved Purple. The plants branch very 

 freely near the ground and grow in well-rounded bushes. The 

 grand, large fruits are thick, of most attractive form, as showi 

 in the illustration. The skin is a rich lustrous purplish black — 

 the satin gloss and rich coloring adding greatly to the beauty of 

 these "eggs." The intensely brilliant coloring is uniform over 

 the whole fruit and does not fade or change to a lighter color, 

 so that the entire crop can be gathered before there is any 

 danger of frost. Truckers generally are delighted with "Black 

 Beauty." Packets. 5 and 10c. ; 1 ounce, 30c.; 'i lb., 90c.; lb., $3..iO. 



>EW YORK I.MFROYED L.4K(iE I'lKFLE, THORNLESS 

 E(«(« FL.VNT. — In shape, color and size this egg plant is perfection, 

 its rich, glossy dark purple color, its beautiful form and large 

 size make it most attractive for the markets and for shippings 

 I'ackf'ts, .'. and 10c. ; ounce, 30c.; ', lb., 90c. ; lb., .$3.50. 



Bolgiano's Florida High Bush Egg Plant 



THE FLORID.l HIGH BISH EGG PLANT has proved of the 

 greatest value to the Southern truckers and shippers. It is re- 

 markable for its vigorous growth and productiveness, is very 

 hardy, and will stand more cold weather than the New York Im- 

 proved. The hot sun does not blight the blossoms. The plant has 

 a characteristic leaf, unlike any other Egg Plant we know of. 

 It grows from 3 to 4 feet high, erect and sturdy, free from thorns. Fruit is large, oblong in shape and purple, 

 though not so deep a color as the New York Improved. It resists drought and wet weather to a wonderful degree. 

 It is the only E^ Plant that stands shipping from this section to the Northern markets under almost all circum- 

 stances. It brings the highest price in the Northern markets, keeping its freshness and condition much longer than 

 anv other variety. Packets, 5 and 10c. ; ounce, 2.5c ; '4 lb., 80c., lb., $3.00. 



Improved Kohl-Rabi 



CUinXBE. Sow In spring, in n.ws is inches apart, afterward thinning the plants 

 - or 10 Inches. If the weather Is suitable the thinnings may he planted, but It is con 

 -idered difB'-ult to transplant. Keep ihe weed-i down, and wlien the thickened stem 

 at«.re ground are :; ..r :: inches thr.iiicl] they are fit to eat, and sliouid 1* used at once 



'i.MPROYED kbHL-R.rBir.— Has'aiways been a favorite with 

 the European gardener, and is graduaUy gaining great popularity 

 in this country. WTien young and tender, and properly pre 

 pared for the table, it is almost equal to cauliflower. Besides 

 it is a certain crop, requiring no more care or cultivation 

 than a crop of cabbage. For an early crop sow in a 

 hot bed early in spring, and treat the same as directions 

 given for early cabbage. For a fall crop sow in Ju 

 Packets, 5 and 10c. ; ounce, 15c. ; Vi lb., 40c.; 'L' 

 lb., 75c. ; lb., $1.50. 



NKW VOKK IMPKOVEI> 

 KOG PL.VNT 



KOHt^R.^BI 1)4 pr.unclH to tin 



We pay postage or express charges on all seeils bought by 11 

 packet, ounce and quarter pound. 



