AGGELER Si MUSSER SEED CO. 
Los Angeles, California -- 
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Gourd 
, CULTURE—Gourds are tender annuals, of trailing or climbing habit. 
Seed should not be planted until ground is warm. Plant in hills and 
cultivate as cucumbers. Leave only two plants in a hill, and allow the 
vines to ramble or train over a trellis for shading windows. 
n* 1. D__ The peculiar fibre within the gourd 
I^ISH Ixag ViOUrQ gives it its name. The fruit grows 
about one foot long. The interior fibre is serviceable for a 
variety of household purposes, being used as a dish cloth, or 
sponge. The fibre is tough, elastic and durable. (Pkt. 6c.) 
Mnr'lr ^ old sort, the gourd often finding 
IVIUCK v^rangc i^g vvay into the family sewing basket. 
Beautiful and rapid climber, quickly covering trellises. (Pkt. 5c) 
r'liik This often grows to a length of lour feet, 
tlcrcuiCa V.^lUO jg iiot the same as the New Guinea 
Butter Bean which it resembles. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Dipp< 
>er Bowl with long handle. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Bottle Bowl with short handle. (Pkt. 5.c.) 
Pipe Often made into pipe for smoking tobacco. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Nest Egg (Pkt. 5c.) 
Turk’s Turban (Pkt. 5c.) 
P Very useful for providing a summer arbor. 
l!iCllDi6 \jOvirQ The young fruits make an excellent dish 
when served after the manner of squash. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) 
(!4 lb. 90c) postpaid. 
SPECIAL ORNAMENTAL MIXTURES—See Page 50 
Edible Gourd or New Guinea Butter Bean 
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Herb Seeds 
Anise—Used as a cordial and for garnishing and flavoring 
Seeds have an agreeable aromatic taste. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c). 
Basil—Sweet. The leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews 
and highly seasoned dishes. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c.) 
Borage—The leaves are used for flavoring and the flowers 
furnish bee pasture. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c). . 
Caraway—Grown for the seeds, which are used extensively 
for flavoring of bread, pastry, etc. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c). _ 
Catnip or Catmint—The leaves are used for seasoning. It 
also makes an excellent bee pasture. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Chervil—Used in soups and salads. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30o) 
Coriander—The seeds are used in the manufacture of liquors 
and confectionery. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c). 
Qjll—The seeds have an aromatic odor and warnri, pungent 
taste. They are used as a condiment and also for pickling cu¬ 
cumbers. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c). ^ ^ 
Lavender—Used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumery. 
^^Marforam—S^ee't. The leaves and the ends of the shoots 
are esteemed for seasoning in summer and are also dried for 
winter use. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c). . 
Rosemary—The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning. (Pkt. 
5c) (oz. $1.00). 
Sage—The most extensively used of all herbs as a seasoning 
for dressing. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c). . , . 
Sorrel—Used in soups and salads for its pleasing flavor. 
^^Summer ^*^avo^ry—A hardy annual. The dried stems, leaves 
and flowers are extensively used for flavoring—particularly 
in dressings and soups. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c). 
Saffron—Used for flavoring. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Thyme—Used for seasoning. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. $1.00). 
A & M Kohl Rabi 
A & M Kohl Rabi 
Seed may be sown 
every month in the 
year. Drill on ridges 
same as beets. Thin 
to three inches apart. 
An ounce of seed will 
produce 2,000 plants. 
Early White 
Vienna 
Earliest sort, very 
tender, excellent for 
table use. (Pkt. 5c) 
(oz. 25c) CA lb. 85c) 
(lb. $2.50) postpaid. 
Early Purple 
Vienna 
Similar to above, 
but has flesh of pur¬ 
ple color. (Pkt. 5c) 
(oz. 25c )(A lb. 85c) 
(lb. $2.50) postpaid. 
A & M Kale 
Seed should be sown thinly in drills, September to 
L^UllUre March; 2 lbs. seed for the acre; transplant the 
young plants 12 inches apart in rows three feet apart. 
This makes a beautiful plant, 3 to 8 feet 
tall. The crinkled leaves resemble parsley, 
but they are much larger. An excellent table variety. (Pkt. 
5c) (oz. 15c) (A lb. 45c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Jersey or Thousand Headed leaves may be cut 
or broken off when they are full grown and they will soon be 
replaced with new ones. Ninety to one hundred pounds of green 
feed per week may be cut from fifty plants if they are well 
■iR^\ /]/. nnstnAiri. 
Tall Scotch 
Dwarf Green Curled 
the ground. The leaves are 
shade of green. (Pkt. 5c.) 
postpaid. 
This variety has practically no 
stem and the head lies close to 
full, finely curled and of a deep 
(oz. 15c) (A lb. 45c) (lb. $1.25) 
A & M Leek 
A P R/f I We believe in having the best of every- 
OL IVl LiCeK thing. With this idea always before us, 
we have secured this fancy strain of leek. It is large, white, 
tender and mild—the best in the world. Its mild, delicate 
flavor makes a delightful addition to lettuce salad. (Pkt. 6c) 
(oz. 25c) (A lb. 85c) (lb. $2.50) postpaid. 
Jersey Kale 
