I STUMPP & WALTER CO.’S SELECTED SEEDS [ 
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EGGPLANT 
One ounce will produce 
about 1,000 plants 
Culture. —Sow during March in a warm hotbed, or in a box of 
light, rich soil placed in the full light of a warm window in the home; 
transplant into the garden when settled fine weather has arrived. The 
plants should stand 2 feet apart each way. 
New York Improved Spineless. The fruits are lar^, 
- round-oval, of a rich 
deep purple-black color and splendid quality. The stems and calyx 
are entirely free from spines. In spite of their large size, the fruits 
are produced continuously and freely; each strong, spreading, bushy 
plant may be expected to yield from six to ten splendid “eggs.” 
Pkt. 10 cits., V^oz. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts., Vilb. $2.25. 
Longf Purple. type the fruits are 6 to 8 inches in length 
■ and 2 to 3 inches in diameter. In color they are a 
handsome dark purple. The variety is early and prolific. Pkt. 15 
cts., V 2 OZ. 45 cts., oz. 85 cts., Vilb. $2.35. 
Black Beauty. Is very much on the style of New York, but it is 
darker in color and has a higher polish. It is also broader and 
thicker. Pkt. 15 cts., >^oz. 50 cts., 02. 85 cts., Klb. I2.50. 
Japanese. See page 66. Pkt. 20 cts., ^oz. 60 cts., 02. $1. 
ENDIVE 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill 
CiTLTURE. —Sow seed from middle of June till last of August. When 
the plants are fully grown, tie all the outside leaves together over the 
heart, to blanch the inner leaves, which will take about a week. Do 
not tie up when the leaves are wet, as they will then decay. 
Green Curled Rose-Ribbed. (Seif-bianching.) Quicker to 
■ " mature and more upright in 
growth than the ordinary type. Grown 6 inches apart, in good, rich 
soil, the plants quickly crowd one another to such an extent that the 
dense centers of the plants blanch themselves. The flavor is refined to 
a degree. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Vilb. 75 cts., lb. $2.25. 
Green Curled. The hardiest and most vigorous variety. The leaves 
are bright green, finely cut and crinkled, giving the plant a hand¬ 
some appearance. Blanches easily a creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
White Curled. A variety which blanches readily and is very tender 
when young. It is similar to Green Curled, but the leaves are 
naturally of a light golden tint, and it is not essential that they be 
tied up to blanch them for table use. The flavor is very good. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). The leaves are broad 
- ■ " ■■■- ' and thick, more or less twisted and 
waved, with round ends and are of a bright deep green with a nearly 
white midrib. They are much larger in size, thicker and more fleshy 
than those of the preceding sorts. The inner leaves form a fair head 
which blanches a creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Ytlh. 65 
cts., lb. $1.75. 
Full-Hearted. See page 65. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50* 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow about 
100 feet of drill 
Culture. —Sow the seed very early in a seed-bed in a sheltered 
place, if possible. When plants are about 6 inches long, transplant 
them to trenches 6 inches deep, with very rich soil at the bottom. 
Fill up the trenches as the plants grow, and later draw soil up to 
them. As a result you will have fine, large Leeks blanched half a 
foot long, which may be kept all winter if dug up with the roots 
on and stored in sand in the cellar. 
S. 6? W. Co.’s Exhibition. 
Seed furnished prominent ex¬ 
hibitors in vegetable classes 
for some years past has been pronounced quite the best they have 
grown. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $i. 
Large American Flag. ^ large-growing type, desirable in 
_ every way. On account of its depen¬ 
dability and ease of culture, is the most widely used variety for 
both family and market use. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., V^lb. 90 cts., 
lb. $2.50. 
Musselbiurgh. (Winter.) A very hardy variety of extra-large size. 
The leaves are fan-shaped, of a dark green color. The edible stem 
is 6 to 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 
cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
MARTYNIA 
The foliage of this plant actually is very decorative, and it may be 
used to advantage for the center of flower-beds or in mixed flower 
borders. The lilac-purple flowers are followed by curved seed-pods. 
The pods are gathered when young and are pickled sweet, in the 
same manner as cucumbers. Sow the seed when frost is over, and 
thin the plants or transplant them to stand 3 feet or more apart. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 55 cts., Vilb. $1.50, lb. $4. 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 
75 feet of drill 
Fordhook Fancy. 
Culture. —Sow frequently through the spring, in drills from 8 to 
12 inches apart. The first two varieties are used for boiled “greens”; 
White London for sandwich material. 
A variety possessing densely crested and 
cut leaves, and having, in consequence, a 
handsome feathered appearance. Cooked and served as spinach, the 
flavor is inviting, while the plant possesses healthful tonic properties. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., ytlb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Giant Southern Curled. The plant grows 3 feet tall, and the broad, 
succulent leaves are cut and frilled. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 
45 cts., lb. $1.25. 
White London Mustard. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 45 cts., 
lb. Si.25. 
MUSTARD SPINACH. See page 66. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 
75 cts., lb. $2. 
KALE 
One ounce will produce 
about 3,000 plants 
Culture. —Sow in May in shallow drills; when large enough, transplant singly 
into rows, allowing 24 inches between the plants. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 
This withstands frost better than cab¬ 
bage. In fact, it is not at its best until 
cold weather has set in. The leaves are curled like fine parsley. As boiled “greens,” 
Scotch Kale is tender and of remarkably fine flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
60c., lb. $1.50. 
Siberian Kale or Sprouts. Is not so densely curled, but is very hardy and 
yields a heavy bulk of produce. Widely known as “German greens.” Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Dwarf Brown Kale. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Silverheart. A new variety. See page 66. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. 85 cts., 
lb. $2.25. 
KOHLRABI 
One ounce will sow about 
200 feet of drill 
Culture. —Sow in spring in rows 18 inches apart, and thin away the plants 
to 6 inches. 
Earliest Selected. ^ variety with few and-small leaves; can be planted 
- very closely; very useful for general culture and indis¬ 
pensable for forcing. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilh. $1, lb. $3. 
Early White Vienna. The earliest and best for either market or family use. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Early Purple Vienna. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. I2.50. 
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Escarolle (Broad-leaved Endive). Used widely as a 
salad and also like spinach 
