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LETHERMAN’S SEED HOUSE, Canton, Ohio 
Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale. 
Endive 
Ounce of seed to 100 feet of row. 
434 pounds to an acre. 
Sow seed in April for early use, or for late use 
in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high, trans¬ 
plant or thin plants to 8 inches apart. To blanch 
hearts, raise leaves and tie together over heart. 
WHITE CURLED. The most attractive in ap¬ 
pearance, very crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 
35c, lb. $1.25. 
® GREEN CURLED. An extremely popular 
variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
HI GIANT FRINGED. Has a large white heart. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle). 
Broad, thick leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 
35c, lb. $1.25. 
Eggplant 
One ounce of seed for 2,000 plants. 
34 pound to an acre. 
Sow seed in March in hotbeds or seed boxes, 
and when 3 inches high transplant into small pots. 
Plant outdoors after the weather has become 
warm. The rows should be 3 feet apart and the 
plants set 2 feet apart in the row. Hoe frequently 
to keep soil loose and fine. 
[1 BLACK BEAUTY. The plants of this sort are 
remarkably healthy in their growth, and pro¬ 
duce an abundance of large fruits earlier than 
the New York Improved. The skin is rich 
purplish black, making the fruit very attractive 
in appearance. Entirely spineless. The fruits 
are solid, tender and of excellent flavor. Make 
a good show on the market-stall, always bring 
good prices. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz * 25c, oz. 45c, 
34 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. The lead 
ing sort for home and market. Plant is a vigor¬ 
ous grower. Fruit large, fine and free from 
thorns, and produced until frost. Skin rich 
purple. Flesh white and of good flavor. Pkt. 
10c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 40c, 34 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.25. 
Black Beauty Eggplant. 
Kale or Borecole 
One ounce will sow a row 150 feet long. 
4 pounds to an acre. 
Sow seed early in the Spring. Thin the plants 
until they are from 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. 
Sow in June for the fall. Frost improves the 
quality. 
M DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Largely grown 
for “greens” during fall and winter, is used like 
Spinach; also useful in garnishing. Leaves rich 
bright green color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.25. 
DWARF SIBERIAN. This sort will stand very 
cold weather. The leaves are broad, blue-gteen, 
finely curled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 lb. 30c, 
lb. $1.00. 
Green Curled Endive. 
