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THE EBBERT SEED COMPANY, ROCKY FORD, COLORADO 
HERBS—Continued 
Dill—Leaves are used in pickles and for flavoring soups and 
sauces. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. 
Fennel—Leaves boiled are used in fish sauce and are beautiful 
for garnishing. Seeds are used for flavoring. Pkt., 5c. 
Henbane—Growing plants are supposed to absorb malaria. 
Pkt., 5c. 
Hop Seed—Pkt., 20c. 
Horehound—Leaves are used for flavoring and also in the 
manufacture of cough remedies. Pkt., 5c. 
Hyssop—Tops and flowers are used for Hyssop tea. Pkt., 5c. 
Lavender—Leaves are sometimes used for seasoning, but the 
plant is chiefly grown for its flowers, which are used in the 
making of perfumes. Pkt., 5c. 
Marjoram (Sweet)—Leaves and ends of shoots are used for 
flavoring; in summer they are also dried for winter use. 
Pkt., 5c. 
Rosemary—Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 5c. 
Rue—For medical purposes; good for fowls for roup. Pkt., 5c. 
Saffron—For coloring certain dishes; also flavoring. Pkt., 5c. 
Sage—Leaves and tops used for seasoning. Pkt., 5c. 
Summer Savory.—Leaves and young shoots are used for fla¬ 
voring, especially for boiled string beans. Pkt., 5c. 
Tarragon—Leaves of this plant are used to make Tarragon 
vinegar. Pkt., 10c. 
Thyme—Used for seasoning; a tea is also made for nervous 
headache. Pkt., 5c. 
Wormwood—Beneficial for poultry; should be planted in poul¬ 
try yard. Pkt., 5c. 
KOHL RABI 
Sown for general crop in the spring, like turnips, in drills; 
•r may be transplanted like cabbage. For winter use, sow 
middle of June. Gather when small and tender, as later it be¬ 
comes tough and stringy. The stem, just above the surface of 
the ground, swells into a bulb something like a turnip. 
Earliest White Vienna—Greenish white outside, with clear 
white flesh within. Smooth, short leaf; good for forcing; fine 
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; Va lb., 60c. 
Earliest Purple Vienna—Same in every respect as the earliest 
White Vienna, except in the outside color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 
1 4 lb., 60c. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
A species of cabbage, forming a mass of leaves some varie¬ 
ties being very beautiful and curly. Leaves are cooked as 
greens. Seed should be planted in September, and plants will be 
ready to use in winter. Hardy and will stand frost and snow. 
Culture—Same as Cabbage. 
Dwarf German, or German Greens (Dwarf Curled Scotch) — 
Leaves curly, bright green, very tender, and delicate in flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 2 oz., 55c; Va lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch—Makes a beautiful plant about 2% 
feet high. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 2 oz., 50c; Va lb., 90c; lb., $2.75. 
LEEK 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart and Vi inch deep, in light, rich 
soil,, liberally manured; thin the plants to 10 inches. 
Large American Flag —Has become very popular with market 
gardeners on account of its being larger than the London Flag. 
Pkt., 5c; oz*., 15c; Va lb., 40c. 
Large Musselburg —Enormous size, leaves large and broad, 
mild, pleasant flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Va lb., 40c. 
LETTUCE 
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
Big Boston—The most popular variety for the southern gar¬ 
dener who ships north. Also very valuable as first early in the 
North. Plants are large, vigorous; leaves are bright light green, 
very tender. Our strain is unsurpassed. This variety is identi¬ 
cal in color, shape and general appearance with the famous 
Boston Market Lettuce, but is double the size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Va lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Boston Market (White Seeded Tennis Ball) —The well known 
and popular hothouse variety of New England. Light green 
Cabbage variety, slightly tinged with brown on the head. Forms 
a compact buttery head. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
California Cream Butter, or Royal Summer Cabbage—Also a 
popular variety with Southern shippers. A grand good Butter 
Lettuce. Heads very large, round and solid; outside green; 
within the leaves are a rich creamy yellow color: most delicious 
and buttery in taste. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vt lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Denver Market —An early variety of head Lettuce, either for 
forcing or open ground; forms large, solid heads; light green 
color and is slow to go to seed; leaves are beautifully marked 
and blistered; crisp, tender and excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; Va lb., 35c; lb., $1.10. 
Improved Hanson —This standard variety is the most planted 
of all head Lettuce. It is a well known and well tried sort, and 
its merits have been proven on all markets. Deliciously sweet, 
crisp and tender and almost absolutely free from any rank or 
bitter taste. Resists the summer heat extremely well. It cannot 
be too highly praised. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
New T York Special (Wonderful) Lettuce —Also called Los An¬ 
geles Market and Mountain Iceberg. (Very short crop.) A very 
hard heading and beautiful sort, excellent for summer use; 
inner leaves finely blanched, crisp and brittle, of sweet and re¬ 
freshing flavor; the outer leaves are a deep rich green and 
slightly curled on the edges. The seed we offer was grown by 
'experienced and responsible growers in California. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; Vt lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., or over, $1.80 per lb, post¬ 
paid. 
May King —A very early variety, forming fine hard heads 
within a few weeks after planting. It is medium sized, light 
green, with buttery but crisp heads. There is just a faint tint 
of brown on the head. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Va lb., 35c; lb., $1.50. 
CANTALOUPE OR MUSKMELON 
Extra Selected, Saved Only From Melons Grown Specially 
for Seed. 
We strive to supply melon seeds of highest quality. We have 
them grown where they reach the highest point of perfection by 
the most reliable growers, and are in a position to offer strains 
far superior to the commercial grades, commonly sold by seeds¬ 
men. 
Culture—Muskmelons and Cantaloupes thrive best in a rich, 
warm, well-drained sandy loam soil thoroughly prepared. Plant 
in hills about 6 feet apart each way, 10 to 12 seeds in a hill, 
about one inch in depth. When the plants are well up, after 
all danger from frost and insects is past, thin to one to two 
plants in a hill. Hoe often and give frequent shallow cultivation. 
If molested by the cucumber beetle, dust lightly with wood 
ashes or air slacked lime. 
Black-Seeded Simpson—The most popular sort of all the non¬ 
heading varieties. One of the best for use under glass, as well 
as for early outdoor planting. The leaves form large, loose 
heads; outer leaves a light, yellowish green, with inner leaves 
blanched almost white. Resists the heat and remains long in a 
good edible condition. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Early Curled Simpsop (Si¬ 
lesia)—A leading early sort; 
does not head, but forms a 
compact mass of curly leaves 
of yellowish green. Matures 
early; generally grown in 
cold frames and as an early 
crop. Very tender and most 
crisp. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 
lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Grand Rapids Forcing— 
The well-known forcing va¬ 
riety for the Middle West. 
It grows very rapidly, form¬ 
ing large, loose, curled 
bunches. The color is a yel¬ 
lowish green. The leaves are Early Curled Simpson 
crisp, tender and fine fla¬ 
vored. As an outdoor lettuce for cutting when a few inches 
high, we know of no better sort than the Grand Rapids. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
Early Prize Head—This popular variety produces large, loose 
heads of finely crimpled and fringed leaves, the outer portions 
of which are shaded with brown. Exceedingly crisp, sweet and 
tender. One of the best for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; Va lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
In demand the whole year round. A money making crop for 
market gardeners. 
Culture—There are two distinct classes of Lettuce. One forms 
heads like cabbage; the other merely produces loose leaves. 
Probably no vegetable is more universally used than Lettuce, 
and to be fully appreciated it must be brought to the table 
fresh and unwilted. As it requires but little room and is of the 
easiest culture, there are but few families who cannot have it 
direct from the bed. The qual¬ 
ity of Lettuce depends on the 
rapid and vigorous growth. Sow 
in hotbed in March and in open 
ground as early as can be 
worked, sow thinly in drills one 
foot apart. For a succession sow 
every three weeks during the 
season. The soil should be rich 
and mellow. Thin out plants as 
they grow so that the plants 
left to head Will stand 10 to 12 
inches apart in the rows. 
Our Lettuce seed is grown tor 
us under contract by one of Cal- 
New York or Wonderful ifornia’s largest growers. 
