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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



IE' -m 



(EIERFRUCHT.) 



Large, Oval, Dark, 



Glossy, Purple, 

 Thoradess Egg Plant. 



— In shape, color and size 

 this egg plant is perfec- 

 tion. Its rich, glossy, 

 dark prarple color, its 

 beautiful form and large 

 size makes 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 

 varieties. Packets, 5 and 

 10 cents ; % ounce, 15 

 cents ; ounce, 25 cents ; 

 % pounds, 90 cents; 

 pound, $3.00; 



Large New York 

 Improved Spineless 

 Egg Plant .^Packets, 5 

 and 10 cents;: ounce, 25 

 cents; x { pound, 90 cents; 

 pound, $3.00. 



ONE OUNCE EGG PLANT SEED WILL PRODUCE 500 PLANTS. 

 Egg plant seed should be sown very early in hot-beds ; the plants being very tender must be protected from 

 frost, but exposed so far as practicable to light and air to harden them. Egg plant seed will not germinate 

 freely without a strong uniform heat ; if they get the least chilled they seldom recover, therefore repeated sowings 

 are sometimes necessary. 



ENDIVE. (Endivien.) 

 One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 

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

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

 fall 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 ex- 

 cludes the light and air from the inner leaves until blanched. 

 ( Green Curled.— Self-Bleaching.— The best in cultivation. Much 

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

 ■cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; % pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



Escarole or Broadleaved Endive. — Leaves a pale green — re- 

 quires very little blanching. More productive than green curled. Green Curled Self-Blanching Endive. 

 Forms large heads of broad, thick leaves. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; X pound, 50 cents; 

 pound, $1.50. 



HERBS. (Krauter.) 



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. 



New American Marjoram Sweet. — A 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, 

 20 cents. 



Sweet Basil. — 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, but 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 flower and dry quickly in the 

 shade. The plants will survive the winter and may 



be divided. If this is done they will give a second 

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

 ounce, 20 cents ; pound, $2.00. 



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 ; % pound, 

 20 cents ; pound, 75 cents. 



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 10 cents ; ounce, 20 cents ; %. 

 pound, 50 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



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, dress- 

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

 a great remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early as 

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

 ounce, 25 cents; pound, $3.00. 



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. Packets, 

 5 andio cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; pound, $1.00. 



