HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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CRESS 
Culture. — Sow thickly in shallow drills early in 
the spring, and at intervals throughout the season 
for a succession. Water Cress requires a stream of 
running water, ditch or pond, in which it will grow 
without any care, excepting that of keeping weeds 
from interfering with it. 
Extra-Curled, or Pepper Grass. Of fine flavor; 
best suited to dry soil. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., ! 4 \b. 20c. 
Erfurt. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 
DANDELION 
Grows 2 feet, with leaves dark green, curly and 
wrinkled; very hardy and is improved by light 
frost. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS EGGPLANT 
EGGPLANT 
Culture. — Sow in hotbed very early in the spring 
and transplant when 2 inches high into a second bed 
or small pots. If this is not done, thin to 4 inches 
apart. Do not plant out until the weather has be- 
come settled and warm. Keep some back in frames 
for second planting in case the weather changes 
unexpectedly. 
Improved New York Spineless. The strongest, 
earliest and best; large, oval, deep spines; large 
and productive. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
ENDIVE 
Culture. — Sow for an early supply about the 
middle of April. As it is used mostly in the fall 
months, the main sowings are made in June and 
July. When up, thin out to 8 inches apart, and water 
well afterwards if dry. When the leaves are 6 to 
8 inches long, blanch by gathering together and 
tying near the top. This must be done when the 
plants are quite dry or they will decay. Before cold 
weather take up carefully with a ball of earth to each 
plant, and place close together in a coldframe or 
cellar for use. Keep dry and give plenty of air or 
they will decay. 
Broad Leaf. A very sweet variety for fall and 
winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 50 cts. 
Green Curled. A standard sort for fall and win- 
ter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 50 cts. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH KALE 
KALE 
One ounce of seed will sow a drill about 200 feet long 
Culture. — Kale is more hardy than cabbage. 
Most extensively grown for winter and spring use, 
and is improved by frost. Sow from May or June, 
and culture the same as cabbage. For early spring 
use sow in September and protect during the winter. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Rarely exceeding 
18 inches in height, but spreading out with good cul- 
ture to 3 feet in diameter. Leaves beautifully curled 
and bright green. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 
KOHLRABI 
A bulbous-form Vegetable; when cooked before 
fully grown, is tender and excellent, combining 
all the flavor of cabbage and turnip. 
Early White Vienna. Large; quick-growing; 
greenish white skin and tender white flesh. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 60 cts. 
Short-leaved Early White Vienna. Large and 
rapid-growing; has few and small leaves; indis- 
pensable for frames and forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
25 cts., Xlb. 80 cts. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill 
Culture. — It is very hardy and easily cultivated. 
It thrives best in a light, deep and rich soil. Sow as 
early in the spring as practicable, in drills 1 inch deep 
and 1 foot apart. When 6 or 8 inches high, they 
may be transplanted in rows 10 inches apart each 
way, as deep as possible, that the neck may be cov- 
ered and blanched. 
American Flag. Early and superior to London 
Flag; very popular with market -gardeners. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Lflb. 30 cts. 
H ROAD-LEAF ENDIVE 
