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EGG PLANT. 



Cl'LTCRE.— Esg plant seed should be sowi 



rr.>'r. 1-o-t. b'.;t eTpo<ed so fa- as prsctU-Rble t 



,-erv eurlv In hot-beds; the plants being 

 lli:"l)t and air to harden them. Egg pli 



Kst .-hillea they seldom reco' 



One ounce Egg Plant Seed will 



produce about 5UU plants, 

 'ry tender must be protected 

 ; seed • - ; not germinate freely 

 refore repeated .o\viui;s are sometimes 



New York Improv- 

 ed Liirfje Purple, 

 T li o r n 1 e s s Kgg 

 l*laut. — Til shape, color 

 and size this egg plant is 

 perfection. Its rich, glossy 

 dark purple color, its 

 beautiful form and large 

 size make it most attrac- 

 tive for the markets and 

 for shipping. Experi- 

 enced gardeners discard 

 all other sorts, giving this 

 decided preference. It is 

 earlier than other sorts, 

 and outsells all other va- 

 rieties. Packets, 5 and 10 

 cents; '/< ounce, 15 cents; 

 ounce, 25 cents ; "4 pound, 

 75 cents ; pound, $2.50. 



Burpee's Black 

 Beauty KffgPlaut.— 

 This new Egg Plant is 

 decidedly the earliest, 

 producing large beauti- 

 fully shaped, black fruit. 

 The plants branch freely 

 near the ground. The 

 fruit is produced in abun- 

 dance. Packet, 5 and 10 

 cents : ounce, 25 cents ; % 

 pound, 75 cents ; pound, 

 $3,00. 



ENDIVE. (Endivien.) One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 



Endive is one of the best salads for fall and winter use. Sow for 

 an early supply about the middle of April. As it is used mostly in the 

 frfll months, the main sowings are made in June and July. Plant one 

 foot apart each -way. When the plant has attained its full size gather up 

 the leaves and tie them by their tips in a conical form. This exclude, 

 the light and air from the inner leaves until blanched. 



Green Curled.Self-BleacHing. — The best in cultivation. Much 

 more beautiful and ornamental than the old sort. Packets, 5 and 10 

 cents: ounce, 15 cents; 54 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



Kscarole or Broadleave d —Leaves a pale green ; re- 



quires very little blanching. More productive than green curled. Forms 

 large heads of broad, thick leaves. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 

 cents: '4 pound. 40 cents; pound. $1.25. 



Green Cckled Self-Blanching Endive. 



HERBS 



Culture. — Select light, rich soil, and lay off in 

 shallow drills one foot apart, along which sprinkle the 

 seed and cover slightly. Do not let the plants stand 

 closer than two or three inches. 



JJew American Majoram, Sweet.— .^ peren- 

 nial plant, but not hardy enough to endure the winter 

 of the North. The young tender tops are used green 

 for flavoring, or they may be dried for winter use. 

 Sow in drills as early as possible, and thin out the 

 plants to ten inches. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 

 15 cents. 



Sweet Ba.sD.-A hardy annual from the East In- 

 dies. The seed and stem are used for flavoring soups 

 and sauces, having the flavor of cloves. Packets, 5 

 and 10 cents ; ounce, 20 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



Sage.— A hardy perennial possessing some medici- 

 nal properties, bu-t cultivated principally for use as a 

 condiment, it being used more extensively than any 

 other herb for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in 

 the spring (4 to 5 pounds to the acre in drills), on 

 very rich ground, cultivate often and thin the plants 

 to 16 inches apart. Cut the leaves and tender shoots 

 just as the plant is coming into flow er and dry quickly 

 in the shade. The plams will survive the winter and 



(Krauter.) 



may be divided. If this is done they will give a sec- 

 ond crop superior in quality. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; 

 ounce, 15 cents; pound, $1.25. 



Mammoth Dill.— Our Mammoth Dill grows 

 much larger than the old sorts, and is in every way 

 superior and preferable. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; yi 

 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 75 cents. 



Ijavender. — The leaves of this plant are used for 

 seasoning and the flowers for perfumery. When seed 

 is sown it should be planted when the apple is in 

 bloom. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 20 cents ; }4 

 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. 



Broad-Leaf Engli.sh Thyme.— This herb is 

 perennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. 

 The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dress- 

 ings, and sauce. A tea is made of tlie leaves, which 

 is a great remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early 

 as the ground will permit. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; 

 ounce, 20 cents ; J4 pound, 75 cents. 



Summer Savory.— A hardy annual, the dried 

 stems, leaves, and flowers of which are extensively 

 used for flavoring, particularly in dressings and soups. 

 Culture the same as that of sweet marjoram. Pack- 

 ets, 5 and ID cents; ounce, 15 cents; pound, $1.00. 



