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POUT B. MELLINGKK 
EGG PLANT 
For Egg Plant Plants See Page 4 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in hotbed or greenhouse in March or April and 
transplant in small pots or shallow boxes. Plant in the open ground when danger 
of frost is past,, in rows 3 feet apart each way. A packet will produce about 150 
plants. 
an ounce about 2,000 
plants, one 
-fourth 
pound 
for an acre. 
Pkt. 
1/2 OZ. 
1 OZ. 
4 oz. 1 lb. 
Black 
Beauty. 
. . . .05 
.25 
.40 
$1.25 $8.75 
New 
York Imp. Purple 
.05 
.25 
.40 
1.25 3.75 
ENDIVE 
For Endive Plants See Page 7 
CULTURE—-Sow in the open ground in April, or for main crop in June o\ 
July, about 1 inch deep. In autumn the endive is blanched by tying the leaves 
together, or laying a board upon the plant. Use a packet to 25 feet of drill, an 
ounce to 150 feet, 4 to 5 pounds per acre. 
Pkt. 
1 oz. 
4 oz. 
1 lb. 
5 lbs. 
Green 
Curled. 
. ..05 
.12 
.35 
$1.00 
$4.50 
Broad 
Leaved Batavian. . 
. .05 
.12 
.35 
1.00 
4.50 
FENNEL 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in rows 20 inches to 2 feet apart and thinning or 
transplanting so the plants stand 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows. Sow the seed 
in rich soil in May or June, and again a month later for fall use. When the plants 
are half grown, drag up the earth to them so as to blanch the bulbs. 
Pkt. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. 5 lbs. 
Florence .05 .20 .05 $2.00 9.00 
HERBS 
CULTURE—Sow in early Springs, at the time when the trees begin to leaf, in 
ordinarily good and well-drained garden soil, in rows 12 to 24 inches apart. Cover 
seed lightly. Thin or transplant to stand 6 to 12 inches apart in the rows. Culti¬ 
vate frequently and keep free from weeds. Packet will sow about 25 feet of drill; 
an ounce about 200 feet. Ready to use in 30 to 50 days. 
Pkt. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. 5 lbs. 
Sage .05 .30 .85 $2.50 
Dill .05 .12 .35 .80 3.75 
KALE 
For Kale Plants See Page 7 
CULTURE—For late Fall or realy Winter use, sow early in June and trans¬ 
plant about the middle of July in row* 18 to 24 inches, setting the plants 8 to 10 
inches apart in the rows. For Spring use, sow in August or September. A packet 
will produce about 300 plants, an ounce about 3.000 plants, 14 pound enough for 
an acre. Protect during Winter with a covering of hay or coarse litter. Ready for 
use in 55 to 60 days. 
JPkt. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. 5 lbs. 
Green Curled Scotch.05 .10 .30 .85 $4.00 
