HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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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; tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., J^lb. 50c. 
Green Curled. A standard sort for fall 
and winter use. Leaves are beautifully curled 
and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
Xlb. 50 cts. 
Green Curled Endive 
CUCUMBERS, continued 
Extra-Early Russian. Earliest variety known. 
Hardy; fruit very small and of fine quality for pick- 
ling and slicing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., } 4 \b. 35 cts., 
lb. 90 cts. 
Horton’s Pickling. Fruit hard, small and 
pointed at each end; color dark green; great seller. 
One of the best sorts for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., yilb. 35 cts., lb. jti. 
Early Cluster. Dark green, firm, crisp and ten- 
der. Produced in clusters. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
J^Ib. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
DANDELION 
HERBS 
Pkt. 
Anise. Used for flavoring So 05 
Caraway. Used for flavoring 05 
Catnip 05 
Coriander. Seeds used for flavoring 03 
Dill. Used for flavoring pickles 05 
Horehound. Very useful for curing coughs. . 05 
Lavender. Leaves and seed very fragrant .. . 05 
Rosemary. Leaves very fragrant 05 
Sweet Fennel 05 
Sweet Marjoram. Used for flavoring 05 
Thyme. Used as a seasoning 05 
Wormwood. For medicinal purposes. Should 
be planted in all poultry-yards 05 
Sage. Highly aromatic herb; very useful ... . 05 
Grows 2 feet, with leaves dark green, curly and 
wrinkled; very hardy and is improved by light 
frost. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
KOHLRABI 
EGGPLANT 
Culture. — Sow in hotbed very early in the spring 
and transplant when 2 inches high into a second 
bed or small pets. 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. 40 cts. 
A bulbous-form vegetable; when cooked before 
fully grown, is tender and excellent, combining all 
the flavor of cabbage and turnip. Very much rel- 
ished by some and brings good prices in market. 
Early White Vienna. Large; quick-growing; 
greenish white skin and tender white flesh. The 
best sort for outdoor cultivation. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 
cts., Klb. 60 cts. 
Short-leaved Early White Vienna. Large and 
rapid-growing; has few and small leaves; indis- 
pensable for frames and forcing. The bulb is sweet, 
crisp and tender and altogether desirable. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 25 cts., Xlb. 80 cts. 
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 exceed- 
ing 18 inches in height; but spreading out with good 
culture to 3 feet in diameter. Leaves beautifully 
curled and bright green. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill 
Culture. — Very hardy and easily cultivated. 
Thrives best in a light, deep and rich soil. Sow 
as early in the spring as practicable, in drills I inch 
deep and I foot apart. When 6 to 8 inches high, 
may be transplanted in rows io 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. io cts., ^flb. 30 cts. 
