VEGETABLE SEEDS 45 
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EGG PLANT 
A strong, uniform heat is required to germinate the seeds, 
and a thoroughly pulverized, well-enriched, warm soil is 
necessary to perfect the fruit. Sow the seed from January 
to March inch deep and transplant when all danger from 
frost is over 2y 2 feet apart each way, and when about a 
foot high, support the plants by drawing the earth up 
around them. One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants; 
will mature in 150 to 160 days. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK—The most popular main crop 
variety. The fruit is large, very solid and of a rich 
shining deep purple color. Pkt., 5c.; y 2 oz -> 30c., oz., 
50c.; 2 ozs., 85c. 
BLACK BEAUTY—An early variety. The fruit is broad 
and thick and a purplish black color. Pkt., 5c.; y 2 oz., 
30c.; oz., 50c.; 2 ozs., 85c. 
ENDIVE 
Sow the seed y 2 inch deep in any ordinary soil from June 
to October in drills iy 2 feet apart, covering lightly. When 
the plants are about 2 inches high, thin to about 8 inches in 
the row. When the plants have attained full size, gather up 
the leaves, tying together at the tips. This excludes the air 
from the inner leaves, which in the course of three or four 
weeks will become blanched. One ounce will sow 100 feet of 
row. 
GREEN CURLED—The hardiest variety grown, the mid¬ 
rib is wide and whitish, beautifully curled, tender and 
crisp; much used for garnishing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 
y A lb., 45c.; lb., $1.25. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle)—Leaves broad 
and thick and nearly plain; chiefly used in stews and 
soups. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; y lb., 45c.; lb., $1.25. 
FLORENCE FENNEL—See page 54. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
This plant is useful for furnishing a large supply of 
greens for boiling during the early fall, winter, and spring 
months. Sow the seed thinly in drills, transplanting to rows 
2 feet apart when of sufficient size. Sow as directed for 
Cabbage. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH — Finely cut leaves, 
height 2y 2 feet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; y^ lb., 45c.; lb., 
$1.25. 
JERSEY or THOUSAND HEADED — A strong growing 
sort with smooth leaves, often 6 to 8 feet high; grown 
largely for chicken feed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; y lb., 
45c.; lb., $1.25. 
KOHL RABI 
Sow the seed y 2 inch deep in rows 18 inches apart, after¬ 
wards thinning to 8 or 10 inches. The bulb is the edible part 
and when cooked tastes very much like Turnip. Kohl Rabi 
will mature in 120 days and may be sown from January to 
May and from July to October. One ounce will sow 200 feet 
of row. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 
75c. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 
75c. 
Green Curled Endive 
LEEK 
Sow from January to April, in drills 1 foot apart and 
y 2 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches high trans¬ 
plant in a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 4 
inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may 
be covered and blanched; draw the earth to them as they 
grow. The seed may also be sown in July or August for 
good plants in the fall and winter. One ounce will sow 200 
feet of row. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG—The favorite variety. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 35c.; y A lb., $1.00. 
GIANT MUSSELBURGH—Thick, long, sweet stalks. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 35c.; lb., $1-00. 
LETTUCE 
Lettuce seed should be covered very lightly to secure ger¬ 
mination. When well started transplant to rows 18 inches 
apart and 6 inches apart in the row. It may be planted 
throughout the season in most localities, and will mature 
in 65 to 90 days according to the variety and season of 
planting. One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
Loose Leaf Varieties 
These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves 
which are quite brittle and tender. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Forms a close compact mass 
of leaves; matures very early. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 20c; y lb., 
50c.; lb., $1.50. 
EARLY PRIZEHEAD—Leaves are brownish red, very curly 
and of fine flavor. Makes a compact bunch. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 20c.; lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE—Sends up a stout stalk 3 to 4 feet 
high, loaded with leaves; for poultry and rabbits. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
