GROWN IN 
HERBS, Pot, Sweet and Medicinal 
Save a corner of the garden for a few aromatic herbs. They thrive nicely 
alone the sunny side of the garden fence, and they will require a deep and 
fairly rich soil. Thyme, Summer Savory and Sage, are great additions to 
many soups and stews. Cut them just before they bloom on a bright, 
sunny day. Tie them in bunches and hang them up to dry. 
* Endive White Curled. 
CHICORY. 
German — Gigorien. 
The roots dried, cut in thin slices, 
roasted and ground, are used largely 
as a substitute for coffee. £he 
leaves make an excellent salarJ for 
early spring. 
LARGE-ROOTED, or COFFEE. 
Pkt., 5c; 02., 10c.; H lb., 20c. 
COLLARDS. 
German — Blatterkohl. 
True Southern or Creole. St&JfeiTSS 
in the South, where it furnishes an abundance of food for both 
man and beast. Forms a large, loose, open head. Pkt., 5c; 
10c.; H lb- 30c. 
f^anririo A mass of leaves on a tall stem, which in the 
VJCUrgld. South g,. ow all W i nter . pk,., Sc.; oz., 10c.; 
M lb., 25c; lb., 75c 
CORN SALAD. Gcrman-Stecksaht 
This is a hardy quick growing plant; the leaves furnish a good 
substitute for lettuce during the winter. It is quite hardy. 
Broad leaved. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
Small Seeded, oz " l0c '' " lb " 20c ' ; 
CRESS. German— Kresse. 
Fine Curled. 
Anise, used for flavoring. A well known annual 
Balm, very fragrant, odor similar to lemons 
Basil, sweet, for soups and stews . 
Borage, excellent for bees, also used as a pot herb . 
Caraway, for flavoring purposes • • ■ • ■ • 
Coriander, grown for its seeds, which have an agreeable taste 
Dill, used in soups and sauces, pungent taste 
Fennel, sweet ornamental, used in confectionery. . 
Horehound, used medicinally, will thrive in any soil 
lavender, aromatic ■ 
Rosemary, aromatic, fragrant odor 
Rue, used for medicinal purposes 
Saffron, medicinal properties 
Sage, used in sausage, etc 
Summer Savory, for seasoning, dressings and soups 
Sweet Marjoram flavoring, not hardy at the north 
Wormwood, used medicinally, strong fragrant odor 
Thyme (true broad-leaved English) 
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Large Seeded. 
Egg Plant, Black Beauty. 
EGG PLANT. 
German — Eierpflanzc, 
Black Beauty. t e tJ^\ 
large fruited variety, fully ten days 
to two weeks earlier than the Im- 
proved New York. The plants branch 
freely near the ground and grow in 
weU rounded bushes. The. fruit is 
large, thick and attractive. The 
skin is a rich purplish black. The 
fruit sets most, freely and develops 
remarkably quick, so that the entire crop can be gath- 
ered before there is any danger of frost. Pkt., 10c; H oz., 
25c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 
New York Improved Spineless. 
Large round, dark purple, verv productive. Pkt. 10c; oz., 30c; 
% lb„ $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
Black 
flavor. 
fine grained and of delicate 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; H lb., 
Kohl Robi. 
Very early, fruit long, 
rich purple. Pkt., 5c ; 
dark 
oz., 
(Pepper (trass.) Quick growing; 
leaves finely cut and feathery, 
like a good parsley; growing dwarf and compact; orna- 
mental, crisp, and pungent; very refreshing. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; y x lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 
Highly esteemed as a salad 
during the. spring and fall. 
Also used as a garnish for meats during the winter. 
Seed may be started readily in pans or boxes of very 
moist earth, and the young plants transplanted to 
shallow water. Pkt., 10c; oz„ 35c; M lb., $1.00. 
Water Cress. 
Exhibition Leek. 
ENDIVE. German— Endi' 
This plant furnishes an attractive and appetizing 
salad for the fall and winter months, or by repeated 
sowings a supply may be had nearly all they ear round. 
Leaves finely cut or la- 
ciniated, . giving the plant 
a rich mossy appearance which is greatly enhanced 
when the centers are nicely blanched. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; H lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
This beautiful variety does 
not need blanching to pre- 
pare it for use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; H lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.25. 
Forms large heads of broad 
thick leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 
15c; l A lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
Green Curled. 
White Curled. 
Batavian 
Kale, Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 
VEGETABLE 
GARDENING 
mm 
True Water Cress. 
Black Pekin 
60c; lb., $2.00. 
Early Long Purple 
20c; X lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
AT3T TC A bulbous root of the onion type, used for 
VXARAiAV. flavoring. Culture same as onions, ex- 
cept that the bulbs (sets) should be placed two inches 
under ground. Sets, per y t lb., 15c; lb., 40c 
KALE, or BORECOLE. 
German Blatter Kohl. 
The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, rcike ex- 
cellent greens for winter and spring use. The small 
heads to be cooked like spinach. 
Thxrarf fiet-man (*reen curled, very hardy,; 
jjwari merman. makes fine gre ens. Pkt., 
oz., 10c; Ji lb., 25c 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 
Usually sown in the fall for spring market. It 
is low growing with finely curled leaves of a deep 
green. Pkt., 5c, oz., 10c, H lb., 25c, lb., 75c 
Toll Crr\+f>Vi Foliage deeply fringed, color 
J. ail OlUllU. rich green, grows about 30 
inches high. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
LEEKS. German— Lauch. 
May's Exhibition. £ i e£S iy 8 iSA 
stalk l>eing tender up to a height of 15 inches or 
more. If you have never grown Leeks you should 
try this soft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
TlrrtaA 171 a <r T ' le gardener's favor- 
rsroaa riag. itc pi an ts strong, with 
broad leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz 10c; H lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00. 
Large Carentan. p &h if lb ., 3 0 fe 
Musselburg. ^g., j&: : .£$..oo*- ! 
Large Rouen, ^'oc ;*:;$'& 
KOHL-RABI. German-Kohl Rabi. 
Early White Vienna. w h 1 1 1 
handsome, small; highly esteemed by mar- 
ket gardeners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c 
T?of1ir Unrnlo Ver y similar to the 
.carry jrurpie. lasti exce pt in color. 
Pkt., Sc.; oz., 15c; M lb., 50c. 
T or ere firppn ( See C"*-) A la,e var " 
J -" a - l & c ulccu< iety, largely grown 
for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 10c; }i 
lb., 30c. 
