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EOO l=l_ANT. 



One Ounce Egg Plant Seed will produce about 500 plants. 

 Cnltnr«. Ekb plant seed should be sown very earlv 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. V.eg plant seed vrill not germinate freely without a strong uniform heat: if they get the least chilled they seldom 

 ri-cover. therefore repeated sowing are sometimes necessary. 



Black Beauty. 



The earlie.-^t ami best of all laryt'-fruitol Ivuis; Plants. It is valuable alike to tlu- 

 private planter and the extensive grower (or market. Black Beauty produces fruits 

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

 York Iniprove«l l*tirple. The plants branch very freely near the ground, and grow 

 in well-roundeil bushes. The grand large fruits are thick, of most attractive form, 

 as showit 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 in- 

 tensely brilliant coloring is uniform over the whole fruit and does not fade or change 

 to a lighter color at the blossom end. The calyx (which attaches the fruit to tlie 

 stem) is bright green, contrasting finely with the dark satin skin of the fruit, and 

 is entirely free from spines and thorns. The fruits set freely and develop remark- 

 ably quick, so that the entire crop can be gathered before tliere is any danger of 

 frost, while of the New York Improved Purple many fruits do not reach full size 

 before the> are destroyed by frost. Truckers generally will be delighted with this 

 grand new "" Black Beauty. "' Piioket, 10 cents; 1 ounce, 25 cents; % pound. 

 7.S cents; pouml. nvixi. 



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 attractive for the markets and 

 for shipping. FIxperienced gardeners di.scard all other .sorts, giving this decided pre- 

 ference. It is earlier than other sorts, and outsells all other varieties. Packets, .S 

 and 10 cents; '/2 ounce. LS cents; ounce. 25 cents; '4 pound, 75 cents; pound, #2.50. 



Endive km.ivikx. 



One ounce will sow 150 feet of row 



Hiidive is one of the best 



sidads for fall and winter use. 



Sow for an early supply alx)ut 



the mid<lle 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 



HlacU Beaaty Kkk Plant. has attained its full size gather 



up the !c,.\i- .ml tic thcni \j\ ihcir iip> in a conical form. This excludes the light 



uiil air ironi the inner leaves until blanched. 



Green Curled. Self-Bleaching. Thebest in cultivation. Much more beauti- 



jri^, ^-. ful and ornamental than the old sort. 



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i and 10 cents; ounce, 15 

 pound, 40 cents; pound, 



Packets, 

 cents; '< 

 Nl.25. 

 Kscarole or Broadleaved 



Kndive. 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 

 itiit-; '4 jxiund, 40 cents; pound, 



Ghzrs Ctrled Seif-Blaschiso Esdivz. n£twB9m 



Culture. StUct light, rich soil, and la> ofl in shallow drills one foot 

 apart, along which sprinkle the seed and cover lightly. Do not let the 

 plants stand clo^^er than two or three inches. 



Xe-w American Marjoram, S"%*'eet. .\ 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 drie<l 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. 



S'weet Basil. A hardy annual from the East Indies. 

 The seed and stem are used for flavoring soups and sauces, hav- 

 ing the flavor of cloves. Packets. 5 and 10 cents; ounce. 20 

 cent^ pound. >1.25. 



Sas^e. \ hardy perennial possessing some meriicinal prop- 

 erties, but cultivated principally for use as a condiment, it being 

 usefl more extensively than any other herb for flavoring anfl 

 dressing. Sow early in the spring (4 to 5 pounds to an acre in 

 drills;, on very rich ground, cultivate often anfl 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 ths shade. The 

 plants will sur\-ive the wnter and may be divided. If this is 



*^^^ "^**- BJew Vork Larice Purple. 



done they will give a second crop superior in quality. Packets, 

 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; pound, .isl.25. 



I^ammoth Dill. (Jur 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. 



I^avender. The leaves of this plant are used for season- 

 ing 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-I^eaf Eng^lisli Xhynie. This herb is per- 

 ennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young 

 leaves and tops are used for soups, dressings, 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, 20 cents; % pound, 75 cents. 



Summer Savory. A hardy annual, the dried stems, 

 leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for flavoring, 

 particularh- in dressings and soups. Culture the .same as that 

 of sweet marjoram. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 pound, $1.00. 



