Selected Vegetable Seeds 
JOHH W ILK & CO 
CUCUMBER (Continued) 
Cool and Crisp. Early and prolific. Fine for 
pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c. 
West India Gherkin. A very small, oval, prick¬ 
ly sort. It is grown for pickling only. Pkt. 
10 c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
^Improved Jersey Pickle. Very prolific. Splen¬ 
did sort for pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
54 lb. 60c. 
Japanese Climbing. A quick climber. Fruits 
are of good size and fine flavor. Does best 
in dry, warm Summers. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
54 lb. 50c. 
English Forcing Cucumber 
Telegraph. A standard forcing variety. Eng¬ 
lish grown seeds. Pkt., 20 seeds, 35c. 
Lockie’s Perfection. Dark green; very pro¬ 
lific. Pkt., 20 seeds, 35c. 
DANDELION 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
This is one of the most desirable early Spring 
salads. Sow in May, in drills half an inch deep; 
thin out to 6 inches. 
Improved Large-Leaved. Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 40c., 
oz. 75c. 
EGG PLANT 
Ready 90 days after transplanting. 
One ounce will produce about 750 plants. 
Seeds should be sown in hotbeds early in 
Spring and transplanted when about 3 inches 
high. Do not set out until the weather is per¬ 
fectly settled and warm. 
*Improved New York Large Purple Spineless. 
Large, smooth fruits and of rich purple color. 
Pkt 10c., J4 oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
Black Beauty. Earlier than Improved New 
York by 10 days. Pkt. 10c., 54 oz. 40c., oz. 
75c. 
*Extra Long Purple. Very early, fruit 6 to 8 
inches long, 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Pkt. 
10c., x /i oz. 25c., oz. 40c. 
ENDIVE 
Ready for use 70 days after souring. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
For first crop sow about the middle of May, 
and for succession in June and July. 
*Broad-Leaved, or Batavian (Escarolle). Long, 
broad-leaved; hearts of pure golden yellow. 
Fine for salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 54 lb. 
70c. 
Green Curled Winter. Finely curled; easily 
blanched. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 54 lb. 65c. 
*White Moss Curled. Very tender. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 54 lb. 70c. 
HERBS 
Sweet, Pot and Medicinal 
Anise. Used for garnishing, seasoning and 
cordials. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Balm. Leaves used medicinally. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
25c. 
Basil, Sweet. The leaves are used for flavoring 
soups, stews and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c. 
Borage. Flowers excellent for bees. Leaves 
used in salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Caraway. Used in bread, pastry and meats. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c. 
Catnip. For bee pasture. Leaves and young 
shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
Chives. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 
for 40c., 54 oz. 80c., oz. $1.50. 
Coriander. Used for seasoning and confection¬ 
ery. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Dill. Leaves are used for flavoring pickles, 
soups and sauces. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Florence Fennel. Roots used for salads. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c. 
Hop Seed. Pkt. 15c. 
Lavender (True). Valuable for its perfume. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Majoram, Sweet. Used for flavoring, can be 
dried easily for Winter use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
25c. 
Rosemary. Leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 35c. 
Saffron. Used for coloring certain dishes, also 
for flavoring. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c. 
Sage. Used for dressing and flavoring. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c., *4 lb. 75c. 
Summer Savory (Bohnenkraut). Used for 
flavoring beans. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
Sorrel. Used in salads and Spinach for flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c. 
Thyme. Used for seasoning. A tea made of 
this is good for headache. Pkt. 15c., oz. 60c. 
HERB PLANTS 
Chive Plants. Doz. $2.50. 
Lavender Plants. Doz. $5.00. 
Mint Plants. Doz. $2.25. 
Tarragon Plants. Doz. $5.00. 
Sage Plants. Doz. $3.00. 
Sweet Marjoram Thyme 
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