L0U9 B STREET. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Black Beauty 

 Egg Plant. 



EGG PLANT 



One ounce Egg Plant Seed will produce about 500 plants. 



CULTURE. Egg Plant seed should be sown very early in hot-beds; the 

 plants being very tender, must be protect. <\ from frost, but exposed to far 

 as practicable to light and air to harden, them. Egg Plant seed will not ger- 

 minate freely without a strong uniform heat; if they get the least chilled they 

 seldom recover, therefore repeated sowing is sometimes necessary. 



BLACK BEAUTY 

 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 shown 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 col- 

 oring is uniform over the whole fruit and does not fade or change to a 

 markably quick, so that the entire crop can be gathered before there is 

 any danger of frost. Truckers generally are delighted with "Black 

 Beauty." Packet, 10c; 1 ounce, 25c; Ya lb., 80c; lb., $3.00. By mail, 8c per 

 lb. extra. 



New York Improved Large Purple, Thornless Egg Plant. 

 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 attrac- 

 tive for the markets and for shipping. Packets, 5 and 10c; ounce, 30c; 

 Ya lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. By mail, 8c per lb. extra. 



B0LGIAN0S FLORIDA HIGH BUSH EGG PLANT 



: he Florida High Bush Egg Plant has proved of the 

 greatest value to the Southern truckers and shippers. It is 

 remarkable for its vigorous growth and productiveness, is 

 very hardy, and will stand more cold weather than the New 

 York Improved. 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 Egg Plant that stands 

 shipping from this section to the Northern markets under 

 almost all circumstances. It brings the highest price in the 

 Northern markets, keeping its freshness and condition much 

 longer than any other variety. Pkts., 5c and 10c; oz., 25c; 

 Ya lb., 80c; lb., $3.00. By mail, 8c per lb. extra. 



HERBS KRAUTER 



CULTURE. Self-ct light, rich soil, and lay oft in shallow 

 drills one foot apart, along which sprinkle the seed and cover 

 lightly. Do not let the plants stand closer than two or three 

 Inches. 



NEW AMERICAN MARJORAM SWEET. A perennial 

 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 10c; ounce, 15c; Ya lb., 30c. 



SWEET BASIL. A hardy annual from the East Indies. 

 The seed and stem are used for flavoring soups and 

 sauces, having the flavor of cloves. Packets, 5 and 10c; 

 ounce, 15c; lb., $1.00. 



SAGE. 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 an acre in drills), on very rich ground, culti- 

 vate often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. 

 Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is 

 coming into flower and dry quickly in the shade. The 

 plants will survive the winter and may be divided. Pack- 

 ets, 5 and 10c; ounce, 15c; lb., $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 10c; Ya, lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



New York Improved Egg Plant. 



LAVENDER. 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 10c; ounce, 15c; Ya lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



BROAD-LEAF ENGLISH THYME. This herb is 

 perennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. 

 The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dressings 

 and sauce. Sow as early as the ground will permit. 

 Packets, 5 and 10c; ounce, 20c; Ya lb., 75c. 



SUMMER SAVORY. A hardy annual, the dried stem, 

 leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for fla- 

 voring, particularly in dressings and soups. Culture the 

 same as that of sweet marjoram. Packets, 5 and 10c; 

 ounce, 15c; lb., $1.00. 



