Everything for the Garden, Farm and Lawn. 
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SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH BEET 
_The leaves of this spinach beet are crumpled similar to the 
Bloomsdale or Savoy Leaved Spinach. If cut when about 6 to 
Giant Lucullus. 
8 inches high it can be used the same as spinach; its habit of growth is such that you can 
cut it at intervals throughout the entire season till frost. If allowed to grow, the plant 
will attain the height of 2 l A feet and consist, when fully developed, of about a dozen 
creamy white stalks, about 12 inches long, that can be cooked like asparagus and is very 
tender and delicious. It yields an abundant supply of delicious greens and should be in 
every garden. It is the one vegetable that is always ready to use. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 
30 cts.; i lb., 90 cts. 
CURLED CHERVIL 
Used for flavoring and garnishing dishes of meats and vegetables. The leaves are ^ 
ready for use in six to ten weeks from sowing the seed. Sow in early spring in rich, well 
prepared soil and when plants are well established transplant to about one foot apart 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 
WHITLOOF CHICORY OR FRENCH ENDIVE 
This makes one of the most delicious of all winter salads. The seed is sown in 
good rich soil in May or June and then transplanted to 9 inches apart. In autumn, the 
roots are taken up, those which have divided, or too narrow leaves being thrown aside, 
if any such are met with, as well as any which bear several heads. The leaves of all the 
selected roots are then trimmed off about in. from the neck, and any secondary shoots 
that may appear on the sides of the roots are picked out, the lower end of the roots being 
also shortened so as to bring them all to a uniform length of 8 to 9 inches. The roots are 
then planted in earth in a dark, cool place iu the cellar or under a greenhouse bench. 
Finely blanched crisp leaves are thrown out, and when cut new leaves form. The leaf 
growth furnishes a delicious salad or it may be cooked in the same manner as Sea Kale. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 
Large Rooted. — Requires similar treatment to carrot. The root is used to mix with 
coffee, and the leaves as a salad. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 90 cts. 
CORN SALAD 
Fettlcus, or Lamb's Lettuce. — This small salad is used during the winter and early 
summer months as a substitute for lettuce and is also cooked and used like spinage. Pkt., 
5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. 
Swiss Chard. 
ELM IRA, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1916. 
Gentlement: — 
In regards to the "Alacrity" Tomato, I must say that I was well pleased 
with it, although our season here was bad for the tomato crop. 
I found that it was all that you claimed for it and I think I will give a 
further trial because I think with a favorable season that it cannot be improved. 
Your truly, 
G. A. J AN OW SKI, 
Market Gardener. 
EGG PLANT 
Sow the seed thickly in a hot bed in March. When three inches high pot the young 
plants, using small pots, and plunge them in the same bed, so that the plants may become 
stocky. They can be planted out from the pots when the season becomes sufficiently 
warm, in rows two feet apart and one foot in the rows. 
The soil can hardly be made too 
rich. After settled warm weather 
has set in, set the plants in open 
ground, allowing 3 feet space be- 
tween the rows, and 2 feet space 
between the plants in the row. 
Watch for the potato beetle. This 
pest as well as blight may be 
controlled by spraying with Ar- 
senate of Lead. 
Whitloof Chicory. 
N. York Improved. This is the very best type of this standard variety. 
Absolutely spineless; the plants grow low, stocky 
and branching; early and almost continuous bearer. The fruits are very large, 
smooth and have a rich satiny purple colour. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 
Black Beauty. — From 10 to 12 days earlier than New York improved. The 
fruits are broad, thick, of most attractive form and finest flavor. Its rich, 
lustrous, purple-black colour is very uniform. Fine for the home garden. 
Not so good a yielder as New York. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 90 cts. 
Long Purple. — -Very hardy; early and productive. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 60 cts. 
Early White Round.— Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
Egg Plants. — (See page 25). 
Egg Plant New York Improved. 
Selected Seeds cost no more to purchase, there- 
fore order D. & F'S HIGH GRADE SEEDS and 
have no substitutes. 
