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part of May. From a pound to a pound and-a-half of seed to the 
acre is sufficient. 
When ordered by mail is subject to an extra charge 
of sixteen cents per pound for postage. 
Per pkt. Oz. 
Early Russian.— A good, very clear, garden variety. Very pro- 
ductive; good for cutting up, and for pickles. 5c. 20c. 
Early Frame. — An early, standard variety; medium size; good 
flavor .• 5c. 12c. 
Early White Spine* — Superior for table use, very productive, me- 
dium size, straight, well formed ; good for pickles 5c. 12c. 
Early Green Cluster.— Grows in clusters, early, productive 5c. 12c. 
Short Green, — An old standard variety 5c. 12c. 
iLong; Green. — Crisp, tender, and good flavor, hardy and productive. 
Makes a good pickle .„ 5c. 12c. 
West India Gherkins.— Used only for pickles. 5c. 30c. 
Boston Pickling". — An early short variety of good form and very 
productive. The standard for pickling in Boston market 5c. 15c. 
EGG- PLANT. 
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Purple Egg Plant. 
The Egg Plant is a tender annual, with an erect, branching stem 
and oblong, bluish green powdered leaves. The fruit is used both 
boiled and stewed in sauces like the tomato ; or cut in slices half an 
inch thick, press out juice and parboil; fry the slices in butter and 
season with pepper and salt ; or slices may be broiled as steaks or 
chops ; its use is increasing. Sow see.ds in March or April, in hot-bed 
or in flower pots, or boxes in the house, or in the open 'ground as 
soon as the soil wall work mellow ; and when settled, warm weather 
comes, transplant to two and-a-half feet apart each way, in good 
garden soil. 5 ° 
Per pkt. Oz. 
Early I^ong Purple,— Hardy and productive ; 6 to 8 inches long. 5 C . 40c 
White. — Choice for ornamental use, g c 4q c 
