Aggeler *Musser Seed Co. ______ iz 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
A & M Gourds 
. Gourds are tender annuals, of trailing or climbing 
V^ullUrc habit. Seed should not be planted until ground is 
warm. Plant in hills and cultivate as cucumbers. Leave only 
two plants in a hill, and allow the vines to ramble or train 
over a trellis for shading windows. 
Edible Gourd or New Guinea Butter Bean 
(Zucca Melon). This gourd is rapidly gain- 
UUUrU ing popularity with the candy factories, 
etc., who use it in the place of citron. The fruits are very large 
and it is a heavy yielder. The rind is thick and firm but not 
tough, readily taking and holding any color or flavor. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00) postpaid. 
nicli Parr C* s\ui*rl The peculiar fibre within the gourd 
l-'lall vauuru gives it its name. The fruit grows 
about one foot long. The interior fibre is serviceable for a 
variety of household purposes, being used as a dish cloth, or 
sponge. The fibre is tough, elastic and durable. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Mnrlr Orancr** A S'ood old sort, the gourd often finding 
iuula viaiigc its way into the family sewing basket. 
Beautiful and rapid climber, quickly covering trellises. (Pkt. 5c) 
Hercules Club 
This often grows to a length of four feet, 
but is not the same as the New Guinea 
Butter Bean which it resembles. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Dipper Bowl with long handle. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Bottle Bowl with short handle. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Pipe Often made into pipe for smoking tobacco. (Pkt. 5c.) 
Nest Egg (Pkt. 5c.) 
Turk’s Turban (Pkt. 5c.) 
p JMI Very useful for providing a summer arbor. 
EiQlDie VjOura The young fruits make an excellent dish 
when served after the manner of squash. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) 
(A lb. 90c) postpaid. 
SPECIAL ORNAMENTAL MIXTURES—See Page 50 
A & M Kale 
Pultiifo Seed should be sown thinly in drills, September to 
IsUllUrc March; 2 lbs. seed for the acre; transplant the 
young plants 12 inches apart in rows three feet apart. 
'■p 11 This makes a beautiful plant, 3 to 8 feet 
1 ail ocoicn tall. The crinkled leaves resemble parsley, 
but they are much larger. An excellent table variety. (Pkt. 6c) 
(oz. 15c) (A lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
Jersey or Thousand Headed Sves la may b“°2S 
or broken off when they are full grown and they will soon be 
replaced with new ones. Ninety to one hundred pounds of green 
feed per week may be cut from fifty plants if they are well 
cared for. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) C/ 4 lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
Dwarf Green Curled IS 
the ground. The leaves are fuli, finely curled and of a deep 
shade of green. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (A lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) 
postpaid. 
A & M Herb Seeds 
Anise —'Used as a cordial, for garnishing and flavoring. Seeds 
have an agreeable aromatic taste. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) postpaid. 
Basil—Sweet. The leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews 
and highly seasoned dishes. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c) postpaid. 
Borage —The leaves are used for flavoring and the flowers 
furnish bee pasture. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c) postpaid. 
Caraway —Grown for the seeds, which are used extensively 
for flavoring of bread, pastry, etc. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) postpaid. 
Catnip or Catmint —The leaves are used as a tonic for cats. 
(Pkt. 5c) postpaid. 
Chervil —Used in soups, salads. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) postpaid. 
Coriander —The seeds are used in the manufacture of liquors 
and confectionery. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) postpaid. 
Dill —The seeds have an aromatic odor and warm, pungent 
taste. They are used as a condiment and also for pickling cu¬ 
cumbers. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) postpaid. 
Lavendei —Used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumery. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c) postpaid. 
Marjoram Sweet —Leaves, ends of shoots esteemed for summer 
seasoning; also dried for winter use. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c) postpaid. 
Rosemary —The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning. (Pkt. 
5c) (oz. $1.00) postpaid. 
Sage —The most extensively used of all herbs as a seasoning 
for dressing. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c) postpaid. 
Sorrel —Used in soups and salads for its pleasing flavor. 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) postpaid. 
Summer Savory —A hardy annual. The dried stems, leaves 
and flowers are extensively used for flavoring—particularly 
in dressings and soups. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c) postpaid. 
Saffron —Used for flavoring. (Pkt. 5c) postpaid. 
Thyme —Used for seasoning. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. $1.00) postpaid. 
A & M Kohl Rabi 
Seed may be sown every month in year. Drill on ridges same 
as beets. Thin to 3 in. apart. Oz. of seed produces 2,000 plants. 
F»i*lv Vienna Earliest sort, very tender, ex- 
C.any wmie Vienna cellent for table use. (Pkt. 5c) 
(oz. 25c) (A lb. 85c) (lb. $2.50) postpaid. 
Farlv Puvrklo Vienna Similar to above, but has flesh 
n.ariy rurpie Vienna of pur pie color. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 
25c) (A lb. 85c) (lb. $2.50) postpaid. 
A & M Leek 
We believe in having the best of everything. With this idea 
before us, we have secured this fancy strain of leek. It is large, 
white, tender and mild—the best in the world. Its mild, delicate 
flavor makes a delightful addition to lettuce, salad. (Pkt. 6c) 
(oz. 25c) (A lb. 85c) (lb. $2.50) postpaid. 
Tall Scotch Kale 
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