OSCAR H. WILL 8C CO., BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA 
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Cichorienwurzel Cichorie 
(Ger.) V/UAV ' U1 7 (Scan.) 
LARGE ROOTED or COFFEE. The roots, dried, 
cut in thin slices, roasted and ground, are used 
largely as a substitute for coffee. The leaves 
make an excellent salad for early Spring use. 
About 2000 seeds to the packet. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
Chives 
Schnittlauch 
(Ger.) 
SCHNITTLAUCH (Grass Onion). The perennial 
plants grow about ten inches high and the 
tops, which may be cut frequently, are used in 
salads and for flavoring soups and stews. 
About 1200 seeds to the packet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
50c. Clumps: Each, 25c; 3, 70c, postpaid. 
F $£j t Corn Salad 
LARGE ROUND-LEAVED. This is a small, 
quick growing salad plant for late Fall or 
early Spring. It may also be cooked for 
greens. About 300 seeds to the packet. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
Garten-Kresse Karse 
(Ger.) (Scan.) 
UPLAND. Its leaves impart an agreeable and 
pungent taste to salads, and are also used for 
garnishing. About 1700 seeds to the packet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
Endivien Endivie 
(Ger.) LUU1VC (Scan.) 
MAMMOTH GREEN CURLED. The standard 
variety with finely divided leaves which give 
the plant a mossy appearance. Endive is com¬ 
ing rapidly into favor for greens because of its 
excellent flavor. About 14 00 seeds to the 
packet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; 34 lb., 45c, post¬ 
paid. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN or ESCAROLE. 
One of the best varieties for salads. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 34 lb., 35c, postpaid. 
I planted Endive last year. I canned 89 
quarts, and I think one of the finest greens I 
have ever eaten; also rapid growing. 
MRS. JOE READICKER, Volt, Mont. 
Eierpflanze 
(Ger.) 
Eggplant 
Aegplante 
(Scan.) 
Extra Early Dwarf Eggplant. 
CULTURE: Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in hotbed or 
in pots or boxes in the house early in the Spring. When all danger of 
frost is past, transplant in the open ground 2 by 3 feet apart. 
Care must be taken not to allow the plants to be checked in growth. 
Watering may be necessary in extremely dry years, but this delicious 
vegetable will repay any trouble taken and should be in every garden. 
About 325 seeds to the packet. 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF. This is the very earliest Eggplant grown, 
ripening nearly two weeks before any of the late sorts. The fruit 
is perhaps even more delicious than the larger sorts, and it is 
altogether an exceedingly satisfactory sort for our section. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 50c; 34 lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
BLACK BEAUTY. This is the very earliest of the large type Egg¬ 
plant and is an excellent variety as well for several other reasons. 
The fruit is a very uniform dark purple, the size is large and uni¬ 
form and the color and texture hold for an unusually long time. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 34 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
For Eggplant Plants, See Page 58. 
Gourds 
NEST EGG. Resembling in color, shape and size 
the hen’s egg. Do not crack, last for years, and 
make the best nest eggs. Rapid grower and use¬ 
ful in covering screens, etc. About 60 seeds to the 
packet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 70c, postpaid. 
NEW JAPANESE DISHCLOTH or LUFFA. Orna¬ 
mental enough for a house vine and fruit is very 
useful. Fruit enormous, two feet in length and 
borne in great profusion. The lining of mature 
fruit, when washed and bleached, is porous, elas¬ 
tic and sponge-like, besides being useful for va¬ 
rious articles of fancy work. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 
Vi lb., 70c, postpaid. 
Lauch 
(Ger.) 
Leek 
Purre 
(Scan.) 
LARGE LONDON or FLAG. Sow early in a bed. 
When 6 inches high, trim off tops and transplant 
in rows 4 inches apart. About 1200 seeds to the 
pkt. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 00c, postpaid. 
Ocher Otcru Hibiskus 
(Ger.) vzivia (Scan.) 
DWARF GREEN. A southern vegetable that is not 
difficult to raise in North Dakota. Start plants 
inside and transplant after frost is over. This is 
the earliest variety. About 70 seeds to the packet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c, postpaid. 
Knoll Kohl 
(Ger.) 
Kohl-Rabi 
Kaalrabi 
(Scan.) 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. This best Kohl-rabi 
for table use is extra early and easily grown. 
The very light green or nearly white bulbs are 
firm and distinctly sweet, and when cooked are 
crisp, tender and most delicate and tasty. Pkt M 
5c; oz., 20c; 34 lb. t 70c, 
