B N. W.; WASHINGTON, D. C. 
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duce about 500 plants 
2 gg S S S s hi ee being very tender must be protec | from frost, but exposed so 
S g Egg Ss \ germinate freely without a strong uniform heat; if they get the least chilled 
BLACK BEAUTY 
he earliest and best of all large-fruited Egg Plants. It is valuable alike 
e 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 
n the New York Improved Purple. The plants branch very freely near 
e ground and grow in well-rounded bushes. The grand large fruits are 
ick, 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 
he beat ot these “eggs.” The intensely brilliant coloring is uniform 
over € fruit nd does not fade or change to lighter color at the 
bloss« ‘he calyx (which attaches the fruit to the stem) is bright 
G ( rasting finely with the d: ant satin skin of the fruit, and is entirely 
ft n spines and thorns. The fruits set freely and develop remarkably 
uick, so that ‘the entire crop can be gathered before there is any danger 
( rost, while of the New York Improved Purple many fruits do not reach 
ll size before they are destroyed by frost. ‘Truckers generally will be 
delighted wit is grand new “Black Beauty.” Packet, 10 cents; I ounce, 
40 cents pound, $1:35; pound, $5.00 
NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE, THORNLESS EGG PLANT 
In shape, color and size this egg plant is perfection. Its rich, glossy dark 
pury col its beautiful form and large size make it most attractive for 
I <ets and for shipping Experienced gardeners discard all other 
sorts, giving this decided preference It is earlier than other sorts, and 
outsells all other varieties Packets, 5 and I0 cents; ounce, 40 cents; 4% 
pound, $1.35; pound, $5.00 
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Black Beauty Egg Plant ee Holga - Sage eee 
f [his ex es the light and air 
til blanched 
GREEN CURLED. Self 
Bleaching The best in cultiva 
ion. Much more beautiful and or 
mental than the old sort. Pack 
ets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00 
‘-ESCAROLE 
or BROAD- 
LEAVED EADY Leaves a 
pale green; quires very little 
blanching woe productive than 
green curled. Forms large heads 
f broad thick leaves. Packet, 
and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; %4 
pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. New York Large Purple 
HERBS. KRAUTER. 
L cE. —S f ee one 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; pound, $1.25. 
gly deans © pt ere Ecce rye Tc Sie ae MAMMOTH DILL. Our Mammoth Dill grows much 
‘NEW AMERICAN i MARJORAM, SWEET. A peren larger than the old sorts, and is in every way superior and 
enouch to endure the winter of preferable. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; %4 pound, 20 cents; 
7 ire used green for pound, 75 cents 
winter us Sow in LAVENDER. ‘The leaves of this plant are used for 
1 out the plants to ten seasoning and the flowers for perfumery. When seed is 
APRS Bittle, TOE sown it should be planted when the apple is in bloom. 
hardy annual from the East In- Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 7% pound, 50 
are used for flavoring soups and cents; pound, $1.50 
f cloves. Packets, 5 and Io 
id, $1.25 
va) possessing some medicinal 
principally for use as a condi 
tensively than any other herb 
Sow early in the spring (4 to 
5 pound 2 in drills ), on very rich ground, culti- 
vate often and thin the pl: ints to sixteen inches apart. Cut 
the leaves and endo shoots just as the 
into flower and dry quickly in the shade. The plants will 
and may be divided. If this is done 
second crop superior in quality. Packets, 
plant is coming 
winter 
BROAD-LEAF ENGLISH THYME. 
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 a great 
remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early ground 
will permit. Packets, and 10 cents; ounce, cents; 4 
pound, 75 cents. 
SUMMER SAVORY. 
This herb is per 
is 
the 
20 
as 
A hardy annual, the dried stems, 
leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for flavor 
ing, particularly in dressings and soups. Culture the same 
as that of sweet marjoram. Packets, 5 and Io cents; 
ounce, 15 cents; pound, $1.00. 
