Water Cress 
The most reliable way of cultivating the Water 
Cress is to sow the seed in moist soil, and, when a 
few inches high, transplant into running brooks, but 
protected from the current; when the plants become 
once established they will last for years. The leaves 
and stalks are used as a salad, and is considered a 
very wholesome dish. For prices see colored pages. 
Collards 
A variety of Cabbage known in different sections as 
“Cole," “Colewort," or simply "Greens.” It Is exten- 
sively used In the South, where it continues its lux- 
uriant growth all winter. 
GEORGIA, SOUTHERN or CREOLE.— The best 
variety. Freezing does not injure, but rather im- 
proves their quality. For prices see colored pages. 
Endive 
CULTURE. — Sow early in April for early crop, but 
is usually used as a late Fall crop. Sow seed in June 
or July in drills 15 to 20 inches apart and thin out. 
MAMMOTH GREEN CURLED.— This beautiful and 
valuable variety is much superior to the old Green 
Curled and grows 15 to 20 inches in diameter. The 
leaves are very crisp, tufty and full in every stage of 
growth. The mid-rib is pure white, very heavy, 
thick, fleshy and tender. It is equally suitable for 
Spring, Summer or autumn planting, being extremely 
hardy. For prices sec colored pages. 
Egg Plant 
CULTURE. — Seed are of slow germination, require 
moderate amount of heat. Should be started in hot- 
beds and not checked after starting to grow. When 
two or three inches high, they should be potted in 
three-inch pots and not set out in the open until 
nights are warm. Plant In rich soil for best results. 
Plant about three feet apart and keep well watered. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1,000 plants. 
BLACK BEAUTY.— This new variety is an excellent 
market sort. It Is about the same size and shape as 
the New York Improved, except a little fuller at the 
top; is a few days earlier and a heavier ylelder. Its 
color is a rich purplish black, which it retains after 
becoming dead ripe. True stock. For prices see col- 
ored pages. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS PURPLE. — A 
very popular variety In many locations. Fruit Is large, 
entirely free from thorns or Spines, of very' good 
purple color. An old, well-tried variety and more 
largely planted than any other. For prices see col- 
ored pages. 
Leek 
Similar to Onions in flavor, being of the same family 
of plants, but does not form a thick bulb. Sow seed 
early as possible half an Inch deep and when plants 
are large enough to handle transplant to rows 12 
inches apart, setting plants six inches apart. Hill up 
as they grow to blanch the stems, or plant in a 
trench like Celery and fill in as they grow. Seed 
may also be sown in September and transplanted in 
Spring. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
LARGE FLAG. — Well known and popular variety; 
hardy. For prices see colored pages. 
Kale or 
Black Beauty 
Egg Plant 
Mustard 
CULTURE.' — One ounce is sufficient for 75-100 feet 
of drill. Sow either In Spring or Fall, in rows 12-18 
inches apart, thinning later to about six inches in the 
row. Cultivate same as Turnip Salad. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. — T weaves are large, 
light green, with yellowish tinge .much crimped and 
frilled at the edges. Very succulent, pungent and 
of sweet flavor. For prices see colored pages. 
WHITE MUSTARD. — For prices see colored pages. 
BLACK MUSTARD. — For prices see colored pages. 
Kohl Rabi 
A peculiar vegetable belonging to the Cabbage fam- 
ily and forming a turnip-shaped bulb above ground, 
which is used in the same manner as turnips. For 
garden cultivation, give same treatment as Cabbage. 
Should be used when young and tender. Can be sown 
in June or July for Fall use. One ounce will sow 200 
feet of drill. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. — A very satisfactory va- 
riety of good quality. For prices see colored pages. 
Borecole 
Used largely for greens in Fall, Winter and Spring. Can be sown broadcast or in drills 18 Inches apart 
from early September to the middle of October. Can also be sown In February and March, at which time the 
Spring or Smooth Kale Is best to use. This is also used in the Fall, as it makes greens quicker than other 
varieties. All should be protected with straw or coarse litter in Winter so that the plants can l>e cut through- 
out the season. Winter varieties can be sown at the rate, of three or four pounds lo the acre. The Spring 
Kale can be sown broadcast at the rate of eight pounds per acre or four to five pounds in drills. 
DWARF CURLED SIBERIAN.— A standard variety, 
having fine curled leaves and of fine flavor. Will 
stand out all Winter in this section without pro- 
tection. For prices sec colored pages. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH or NORFOLK. 
—A variety largely used for shinping. It has a finely 
curled leaf and has a low and spreading growth. The 
leaves are ornamental and are frequently used for 
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garnishing. Can be sown in August and September. 
For prices see colored pages. 
SPRING OR SMOOTH KALE.— This does not have 
the crinky leaves peculiar to other varieties. It is 
very hardy and is largely used for both Fall and 
►Snring sowing, being the best variety for Spring 
sowing. For prices see colored pages. 
