ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., NEWARK, N. J. 
Full Heart Batavian Endive 
DANDELION 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row 
IMPROVED THICK-LEAVED. A distinct variety unsurpassed in thickness of 
leaf and deep green color. It grows compactly, forming a regular upright tuft, 
and making an abundant crop without using much ground. 
ITALIAN 
one 
the 
(Ciccoria catalogna ). Produces 
main stalk which, when cut, causes 
plant to produce numerous sprouts. 
These are cut and sold in bunches. Cuttings 
may be made several times through the season. 
The fresh green shoots, boiled in salt water, 
are relished by Italians. 
DILL 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Mammoth. A hardy annual seasoning plant. The 
aromatic seeds are used for flavoring. Sow in 
spring, in drills 1^ feet apart, covering lightly, 
and thin out to 9 inches apart. Cultivate ca: 
and harvest when the seed is fully matured. 
refully 
Italian 
Dandelion 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants; Vi pound will sow an acre 
BLACK BEAUTY. This is the earliest and best of all the large-fruited 
- - Eggplants, 10 days earlier than New York Improved 
Spineless. The bushes are well rounded, sturdy, branching freely near the 
ground. The large fruits are thick, heavy at the base and reducing toward 
the stem, of a dark purplish black color. Use this for your main planting. 
Early Long Purple. This is one of the earliest-maturing varieties and is quite 
hardy. It is very prolific, with club-shaped, dark purple fruits measuring 
6 to 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches 
in diameter. 
ENDIVE 
Black Beauty Eggplant 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of 
row; 3 pounds will sow an acre 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN. This resembles Broad-leaved Ba¬ 
tavian, but forms larger rosettes, often measuring 22 inches across. 
The broad, twisted or waved, thick leaves are slightly paler green 
but grow more upright. The center or heart is very full and self- 
blanches to a fine golden yellow. This makes it outsell the Broad¬ 
leaved Batavian on eastern markets. The midribs are pure white. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Endivia Scariola). Rosette is often 
16 inches in diameter, with broad, twisted or waved green leaves, 
and thick white midribs. Makes a fine “head,” and blanches easily. 
Green Curled Rose-Ribbed. Hardy, forming a rosette 16 to 18 
inches across, with very curly leaves and rosy colored midribs. 
MAMMOTH BORDEAUX CURLED. This fine variety attains 
large size, growing 20 inches in diameter. Center very full and 
close. One of the hardiest, suitable for summer and autumn. 
Mammoth Bordeaux Curled Endive 
DILL Oz. 
Mlb. 
Lb. 
10 lbs. 
Mammoth.$0 
10 $0 25 
$0 80 
$7 
00 
DANDELION 
Improved Thick-leaved . 
75 
2 00 
7 00 
65 
00 
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40 
1 05 
3 50 
30 
00 
EGGPLANT 
Black Beauty. 
65 
1 65 
6 00 
55 
00 
Early Long Purple. 
65 
1 65 
6 00 
55 
00 
Florida High Bush. 
65 
1 65 
6 00 
55 
00 
ENDIVE 
Broad-leaved Batavian. . 
25 
70 
2 25 
19 
50 
Full Heart Batavian .... 
25 
70 
2 25 
19 
50 
GreenCurled Rose-Ribbed 
25 
70 
2 25 
19 
50 
Mam. Bordeaux Curled.. 
25 
70 
2 25 
19 
50 
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