SELECT VEGETABLE, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS 
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EGGPLANT 
French, Aubergine. German, (Sier^ffanje. Spanish, Bere?igena. 
Culture.— One ounce will produce 2,coo plants. A strong, uniform heat 
is required to germinate these seeds, and a thoroughly pulverized, well-enriched 
soil is necessary to perfect the fruiting. Transplant to 3 feet apart each way, 
and when about a foot high, support the plants by drawing earth up around 
them. Owing to their tenderness, repeated sowings are sometimes necessary. 
Care should be taken, in cutting the fruit, not to disturb the plant. 
Black Beauty. Fruit round and solid ; jet-black. Oz. 40 cts., }£\b. J1.25. 
New York Improved. The best; very large and of fine quality. Oz. 40 cts.. 
Xlb. $1.25. 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
French, Chou Vert. German, 23latterfo§l. 
Culture.—K ale, or Borecole, may be grown in almost any soil, but the 
richer it is the more abundant the prod¬ 
uct. Sow from the middle of April 
to the beginning of May, in prepared 
beds, covering the seed thinly and 
evenly. Transplant in June, and treat 
same as cabbage. 
Green Curled Scotch. A dwarf va¬ 
riety, spreading under good culti¬ 
vation to 3 feet in diameter; leaves 
of a bright green, beautifully curled. 
Oz. 15 cts., ^lb. 30 cts. 
Brown German Curled. A very hardy and useful variety. Oz. 15 cts., )i\b. 30 cts. 
Sea Kale. Oz. 30 cts., %\b. 80 cts. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED EGGPLANT 
KOHLRABI 
(Turnip-Rooted Cabbage) 
LEEK 
French, Poireau. German, £aud). Spanish, Puerro. 
Culture. —One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Succeeds best in a light, 
rich soil. Sow in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart; when 6 or 8 inches high, 
transplant in rows 10 inches apart, and set deep, so as to blanch the neck as 
much as possible. 
American Large Flag. Of strong, vigorous growth ; best of all. Oz. 20c., 
Xlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Giant Carentan. A favorite European sort, of mild flavor. Oz. 20 cts., %\b. 
French, Chou Rave. German, $ofy(rabi. Spanish, Colinabo. 
Early Purple Vienna. A favorite and successful sort; largely grown. Oz. 
25 cts., %\b. 80 cts., lb. $2. 
Early White Vienna. The best variety ; tender white flesh; very popular 
where grown. Oz. 20 cts., %\b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
AMERICAN LARGE FLAG LEEK 
in America. 
Culture.— One ounce will produce 2,500 plants. Sow in rows 18 inches apart, after¬ 
wards thinning out to 8 or 10 inches. When young, Kohlrabi is a delicate and palatable 
vegetable, and is very popular in Ger¬ 
many and other countries of Europe, 
where it is more generally used than 
60 cts., lb. $2. 
WHITE VIENNA KOHLRABI 
