Egyptian— Large sized ear, 
flavor rich and sweet. Ma- 
tures a little later than the 
Stowell's Evergreen. Pkt. 
5C. pt. 2oc., qt. 30c., post- 
paid. By express, qt. soc., 
pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. 
EGYl'Tl.-iN. 
QovTi Salad. 
Culture.— A vegetable used as a salad. It is sown on the first open- 
ing of spring in rows one foot apart, and is tit for use in six or eight 
weeks from time of sowing. If wanted for use early in the spring, it 
is sown in September, covered up with straw or hay as soon as cold 
weather sets in, and is wintered over exactly as Spinach. 
Large Seeded— Pkt. 5c., oz: loc., X lb. 20c., lb. 75c. 
Small Seeded-Pkt. 5c., oz. loc., }4 lb. 20c.. lb. 750. 
Gbieory. 
Four ounces of seed to loo yards of row. 
Lai^e-Rooted Magdeburg— Roots of this form the Chicory of 
commerce. Per pkt. 5c., oz. loc., }4 lb. 20c., lb. 70c., postpaid. 
WItloof— Excellent as a salad as well as a vegetable. Per pkt. 5c., 
oz. IOC., a lb. 30C., lb. $1.00 post paid. 
Dai^delloi). 
Used for greens and considered very wholesome. It is also blanch- 
ed and used as a salad. The roots, when dried and roasted are often 
used as a substitute for coffee. Seeds may be sown in May or June, 
in drills half an inch deep and ten inches apart Thin out the young 
plants to about three inches apart, cultivate during the season and 
the plants will be ready for use the following spring. 
American Improved— The standard sort. Pkt. loc., oz. 60c., M lb. 
$2.00, postpaid. 
French, Thick Leaved— The best for general use. Pkt. 5c., oz. joc., 
K lb. $1.25. postpaid. 
Egg Plai^t. 
Culture.— The Egg Plant wil thrive well 
in any good garden soil ; succeeds best in a 
deep, warm, rich soil, and full exposure to 
the sun. Sow in hot bed very early in the 
spring; transplant two and one-half feet 
apart each way, after weather becomes set- 
tled and warm. If no hot bed is at hand, 
plants may be started in pots or boxes. 
Black Pekin— The fruit of this variety is 
jet black, fine grain and delicate flavor ; very prolific and desirable 
for market gardeners, Pkt. loc, oz. 40c , K lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50, postp'd. 
Early Long Purple— Much smaller than the New York Improved ; 
very early and productive ; fruit long, dark, rich purple ; good 
quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 'X lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
New York Improved— The best in cultivation ; large, round, dark 
purple, and very productive. Is the main sort used for both mar- 
ket and family use, and in the south. Pkt. loc., oz, 40c., '/i lb. $1.25, 
lb. $4.50. postpaid. 
Culture.— Sow in June. July and 
August J cover lightly. When up, thin 
out to eight inches apart, and give a 
good watering afterward, if dry. When 
the leaves are six or eight inches long, 
1 blanch, by gathering in the hand and 
i tying together near the top with yarn 
►jor bast. This must be done when quite 
"dry, or they will rot. At the approach 
of winter take up carefully with a ball of earth to each plant, and 
place close together in frame or cellar for use. They must be kept 
dry and have plenty of air or they will rot. 
Broad Leaved Batavlan— Almost exclusively used in soups ; leaves 
broad, thick, plain, or slightly wrinkled ; more productive than the 
other varieties. Pkt, 5c., oz, 15c., lb. 40c., lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
Green Curled— Very hardy, with curled, dark green leaves ; tender 
and crisp. Pkt. 5C., oz. 15C., % lb. 40c., lb. $1,40, postpaid. 
French Curled Moss— Handsomely curled ; fine quality; a desira- 
ble sort. Pkt. 5C., oz. 20c., % lb. 70C., lb. $2.25, postpaid. 
White Curled— Moil desirable ; resembles the green curled, except 
in color ; should be used when youn.g ; tinted white. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., '/i lb. 40C., lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
Kale. 
Culture— The Kales are more hardy 
than cabbage, make excellent greens for 
winter and spring use, and are improved by 
frost. Sow from May to June in well pre- 
pared soil, covering it thinly and evenly, 
and cultivate the same as cabbage. Half 
an ounce will sow a bed of twenty square 
feet. 
Dwarf German Creens— Very hardy ; pro- 
lific, and the main sort planted in the 
South and by market gardeners ; should 
be sown in autumn for sprouts or greens. 
Per pkt. 5c., oz. loc., M lb. 25c., lb. $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Tall Scotch— Foliage a deep purplish red 
color, finely fringed and deeply curled. 
Very fine variety. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 25c., lb. $1, 
, postpaid. 
Kobi Rabi. 
Culture— This is an excellent vegetable, 
and should be grown in every garden. Sow 
in spring in rows eighteen inches apart, 
afterward thinning the plants to eight or 
ten inches. If the weather is suitable, the 
thinnings may be planted, but it is consid 
ered difficult to transplant. Keep the weeds 
down, and when the thickened stem above 
ground is two or three inches through, 
they are fit to eat, and .should be used at 
once, being tough when old. They are cooked the same as turnips. 
Early White Vienna— Best early variety for table; bulbs white, 
handsome, small ; highly esteemed by market gardeners. Per pkt. 
5c.. oz. 25c., 'A lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
Early Purple— Very similar to the last, except in color, which is a 
bright purple ; a desirable sort Per pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., }( lb. 50c. 
lb. $1.75. 
Ixcek. 
Culture— The I.,eek is very hardy and 
easily cultivated. It succeeds best in a light, 
but well enriched soil. Sow as early in spring 
as practicable, in drills one inch deep and one 
foot apart When six or eight inches high, 
they may be transplanted in rows ten inches 
apart each way as deep as possible, that the 
neck being covered, may be blanched. It fine 
leeks are desired, the ground can hardly be 
made too rich. 
American Broad Flag— This variety is more largely used in this 
country than any other ; plant strong, with broad leaves, growing 
only on two sides. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 'X lb- 6oc., lb. $1,50, post- 
paid. 
Large Carentan— A most excellent hardy variety ; we recommend 
it as being of very superior quality. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 250., '4 lb. 75c., 
lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
Musselburgh - Stem shorter than the preceding varieties ; large 
bulbs ; leaves broad and very mild, spreading like a fan. Per pkt. 
sc.. oz. 20c., M lb, (Soc. lb. postpaid. 
