LITTLE KNOWN VEGETABLES 
We offer on this page and the next vegetables which are little known but which should be in every garden. In 
the home garden, space can always be found for a few Egg Plants, some Brussels Sprouts, Kohl Rabi and so on. 
These vegetables are not usually available in the market. Have a garden of your own and put in what you like. 
Green Sprouting Broccoli. 
White Curled Endive. 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage. 
BROCCOLI. 
97. GREEN SPROUTING. Hardier and easier to grow than cauliflower. 
kThis'new and distinct variety of Broccoli forms a plant with a large solid head, 
fthat remains green When the central head is cut, numerous sprouts develop 
from the large axis, every sprout terminating in small, green heads. These 
heads are cut and served like cauliflower. Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz *> 20c; OZ., 40c; /i lb., 
$1.25; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
Brussels Sprouts are miniature cabbages formed on the plant stalk. The culture 
Is the same as that of cabbage. J 
65. OLDS’ NEW DANISH. The plants are strong and robust, and the stalks 
Uarge thick and close-jointed. But the most desirable feature is that almost 
¥the whole stalk is covered and the sprouts are fine and solid the entire length. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 80c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
CHICKORY. 
130. WITLOOP. (French Endive.) A delicious winter salad. Grown for its deli¬ 
cate shoots. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
CRESS. 
Used for salads and flavoring. 
134. EXTRA CURLED. (Pepper Grass.) The best variety. 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi 
CELERIAC (ROOT CELERY). 
125. NEW GIANT PRAGUE. An easily grown vegetable that deserves a place in 
your garden. It forms a turnip-shaped root about 2 inches in diameter, with the flavor 
of fine celery. Splendid for soup, stews, salads, etc. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; Vi lb., 90c, 
postpaid. 
CHINESE OR CELERY CABBAGE. 
MUSHROOMS. 
See page 37. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant. 
S3V 2 . CHIHLI. Earliest and surest heading Chinese Cabbage. This plant 
mfy |%does not form a solid head like cabbage, but grows a long, loose head somewhat 
ft I Ldplike Cos lettuce. It is very mild and a real delicacy. Plant late July in rows 
^S-^and thin to about a foot apart. Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 85c; 
lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
ENDIVE. 
Endive or French Lettuce is one of the finest salad greens 
and is also valuable for garnishing. It can also be used 
for flavoring stews and soups. 
185. GREEN CURLED. Dark green leaves; blanches 
white. Very attractive. 
186. WHITE CURLED. Leaves finely cut and almost 
white. Pine for salad. 
187. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN. Leaves very broad. 
All varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.10, 
postpaid. 
EGG PLANT. 
Egg Plant is easily grown and is a good substitute for 
meat. When cooked in fat it lias a fine food value and is 
also good when sliced, rolled in beaten egg yolk and 
crumbs, seasoned and fried. 
181. *BLACK BEAUTY. The best egg plant to 
grow for early market. Also the best for home use. It is 
fully ten days earlier than the New York Improved Purple 
and nearly as large. Spineless. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; Vi 
lb., $1.40; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
180. NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. The 
favorite market variety. Plant is large and spreading. Olds’ New Danish 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; Vi lb., $1.40; lb., $4.50, postpaid. Brussels Sprouts. 
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