Cultivate Young Plants 



often and well 



EGG PLANT 



GARLIC 



This semi-tropical plant requires continuous warm weather 

 for best results. The seed germinates slowly and should be 

 started in a hotbed. Set the plants in the open ground when 

 2 inches tall, if the weather continues warm. Space 2)^ to 3 

 feet apart. Shade young plants from hot sun and spray with 

 Paris Green to protect them from potato bugs. 



BLACK BEAUTY The fruits of this variety are large and 

 symmetrical, maturing a little earlier than our New York 

 Purple. It is thicker and broader than the other variety 

 and retains its glossy black-purple coloring for a long time. 

 This lasting quality makes it distinctly popular. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; 2 oz. $1.00; V4 lb. $1.75. 



FLORIDA HIGH BUSH Especially adapted for growing in 

 localities where fruits must be kept off the ground. Fruits 

 slightly longer than thick, deep glossy color. When in best 

 condition for use, they are of excellent size for serving. 

 Usually bears more heavily than the bush varieties. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; 2 oz. 85c; 1/4 lb. $1.50. 



LARGE NEW YORK PURPLE (Spineless) This is the best 

 variety and the most popular, owing to the vigor and 

 productivity of the plants and the large size and fine quality 

 of the fruits. The large, spreading plant yields 4 to 6 large 

 oval fruits of fine dark purple color. The flesh is firm, 

 meaty, and of excellent quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; 2 oz. 85c; Vi lb. $1.50. 



FENNEL 



The culture of this vegetable is about the same as that of 

 celery. 



FLORENCE (Sweet Anise) The bulb at the base of this hardy 

 annual may either be sliced raw, or cooked. The crisp 

 stalks above are often eaten like celery. If covered with 

 soil, the bulb will blanch to a fine creamy white. The plant 

 is branching and has dense feathery foliage that gives off 

 a sweet aroma. (For Sweet Fennel see page 46.) 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; V4 lb. 75c. 



BULBS As an appetizing dash of flavoring for soups and 

 stews, many people use small quantities of this pear- 

 shaped white bulb. In large amounts it has a strong odor 

 and flavor. To grow garlic in the garden, the several sec- 

 tions or "cloves" of each bulb should be separated and 

 set in rows 10 or 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart in the 

 row. They should be taken up in the fall and stored in a 

 cool, dry place until used. 

 Bulbs 40c per lb. 



KALE or BORECOLE 



In the South, especially, this member of the cabbage family 

 is widely grown for greens. Most varieties have heavy, 

 densely curled foliage of beautiful green. The culture is practi- 

 cally the same as that of late cabbage, but as the plants will 

 withstand several degrees of frost they can grow late into the 

 fall. Many think Kale best after the first heavy frosts. 



DWARF BLUE CURLED Improved strain of Dwarf Curled 

 Scotch. Central leaves deeper green, and has greater hardi- 

 hood for withstanding winter temperatures when the crop 

 is planted in fall. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



DWARF GREEN CURLED A popular home garden sort of 

 exceptionally hardy growth. The low spreading plant bears 

 finely curled, large, parsley-like leaves much used for 

 greens and for garnishing. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



JERSEY or THOUSAND HEADED A variety frequently 

 attaining a growth of 6 to 8 feet. The strong growing, 

 hardy plants have a profusion of smooth leaves. They are 

 popular for stock and poultry feeding. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.40. 



SIBERIAN or SPROUTS (Curled) Plants very large, 12 to 

 15 inches tall, with spread of 3 feet or more. Leaves numer- 

 ous, large, thick in texture; coarse plume-like with margin 

 frilled and waved; deep green with bluish bloom. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.40. 



TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH Widely grown for greens. 

 It is ornamental and so hardy that moderate frost improves 

 rather than injures its quality. The plant grows 3 feet 

 high and bears light green densely curled leaves. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Both of these varieties of egg plant, Black Beauty (left) and New York Purple (right) are desirable for home gardens 



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