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IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS 
Produces large, handsome, satiny smooth fruit of deep purple 
color. The plants are of low, stocky branching habit and quite pro¬ 
ductive, a single plant bearing usually from 8 to 10 large and per¬ 
fectly shaped fruits. Finest Northern grown seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 
Vi lb. 88c; 1 lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
EGG PLANT FLORIDA HIGH BUSH 
A variety that produces pear shaped, black-purple colored fruits 
on strong bushes and as a rule high above the ground so that there 
is no waste. The bushes grow taller than is the rule, are upright 
and stiff, the fruit medium in size. A very productive variety. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. 88c, lb. $3.50. 
BLACK BEAUTY EGG PLANT 
Two weeks earlier than New York Spineless, with broad and 
thick fruit of lustrous purplish black color. Coming two weeks 
earlier, they readily bring double prices. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 
40c; Vi lb. 88c; 1 lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE EGG PLANT 
Extra early, fruit shaped like a cucumber, about a foot long and 
3 to 4 inches through. Skin dark violet. Heavy cropper. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 40c; lb. $3.50. 
MANATEE SPECIAT.—A heavily productive strain of New York 
Spineless popular for shipping. Oz. 40c; lb. $3.50. 
Which Egg Plant Is the Best? 
There are quite a number of varieties of Egg Plants differing 
in shape of fruits as well as in color. In this country the black 
colored varieties are the only ones that are popular. We think that 
BLACK BEAUTY is the best variety. In order to get fine shaped 
and extra large fruits of Egg Plant a certain number only should 
be allowed to remain on each plant. Pinch the flowers towards the 
end of the summer and you will be rewarded with Egg Plants of 
immense size and splendid quality and flavor. 
CHICORY 
CULTURE—1 oz. for 3,000 plants; 4 lbs. for 1 acre. 
Sow the seed of Witloof late in spring (May-June), in rows 15 
inches apart and thin out to 4 inches apart in the rows. In the fall 
dig the roots, discard all that are less than 114 inch thick at the 
crown also roots with narrow leaves or several heads. Cut off the 
tops about an inch from the neck, shorten the ends of roots ter a 
length of 8 inches and store in cool, until wanted for forcing. Force 
under greenhouse benches at a temperature of 50-55 degrees. Set 
the roots close in the trenches, tops just below the surface, pack the 
soil firmly around the roots and water. On top of the trenches 
place 8 inches of moist soil. The heads well blanched will be ready 
in about 30 days. The roots can be forced also in the cellar, if 
temperature is right. 
Witloof Chicory 
A paying crop easily disposed of, first class hotels being the 
buyers. The part used are tender shoots served as salad. A real 
delicacy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.60. 
Large Rooted Madgeburg Chicory 
The dried roots are roasted, ground or pounded and mixed with 
coffee or used as a substitute for coffee. The young leaves are used 
for salads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $11.00 post¬ 
paid. 
ASPARAGUS CHICORY 
Known also as Italian Chicory or Ciccoria Catalogna. A distinct 
variety which instead of forming into a rosette grows in erect, strong, 
meaty, thickly set shoots. Makes very delicate salad or boiled is 
served like asparagus. Of vigorous growth, may be cut several times 
in season as new shoots appear after each cutting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; lb. $2.60. 
PRAGUE MODEL KOHLRABI 
The finest variety today. The bulb is round somewhat 
flattened, skin silvery white, with very short top. Of excel¬ 
lent quality, crisp and exceedingly tender. It ripens fully 
two weeks earlier than the old standard sort of White Vienna. 
Very hardy and may be sown quite early, also fine for forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 
Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi 
Of same usefulness as the White Vienna, but having pur¬ 
ple skin. Very tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.80, 
postpaid. 
Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 
An excellent old variety, very early, white and tender. 
Choicest seed of true stock. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 45c; 1 lb. 
$1.80, postpaid. 
We sell half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or over at 
10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate. 
Prague Model 
