New York Improved Eggplant. 
HERBS FOR SEASONING 
A MT ( Sow seed in hotbed in March, when 
L.\JVJr L/\IY I J about an inch high, pot in 3-inch pots. 
1 oz for 1 000 1 Set out about June first, 2% feet 
plants.’ •/ a P art each 
300. NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 
SPINELESS -The plants are large, vigorous, spreading, 
and the fruits are very large, oval, of glossy, dark purple 
color; usually 4 to 8 fruits are produced by a plant. Pkt. 
8 c, V 2 oz. 20 c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $ 1 . 00 , prepaid. 
302. BLACK BEAUTY -Desirable for the northern 
states. Earlier than New York Spineless. The fruits are 
broad, thick, of most attractive form and finest flavor. Their 
rich, lustrous, purple color is very uniform. Pkt. 8 c, V 2 oz. 
20c, oz. 30c, 14 lb. $1.00, prepaid. 
ENDIVE 
305. GREEN CURLED -A very beautiful sort of which 
the leaves are very light colored, even the outer ones being 
nearly white. They are crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
Vi lb. 30c, lb. $ 1 . 00 , prepaid. 
CELERIAC—Turnip Rooted Celery 
The roots are used in salads or boiled like parsnips, 
or turnips, and have a celery flavor. They keep well all 
winter. Celeriac may be cooked and served with cream 
sauce, or used as a salad. 
205. LARGE ERFURT - Roots large, smooth, tur¬ 
nip-shaped, excellent flavor. Pkt. 8 c, oz. 20 c, Vi lb. 60c, 
lb. $2.25, prepaid. 
Kohlrabi Early White Vienna 
Essential for flavoring. Used fresh during 
the summer. For winter use, dry young 
stems and leaves, tie in bunches and store in 
Mason jars, to keep out air and dust. 
660. CARAWAY- —G r o w n for the 
seeds, which are used for flavoring. Pkt. 8 c, 
oz. 25c, prepaid. 
661. CHIVES- U s e d for seasoning. 
Of mild onion flavor. Pkt. 8 c, V 2 oz. 35c, 
oz. 50c, prepaid. 
663. DILL -Seeds have an aromatic 
odor and pungent taste. Used for pickles. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, y 2 lb. 40c, lb. 75c, prepaid. 
670. MINT -Old-fashioned. Mint leaves 
add zest to cool, refreshing drinks as lemon¬ 
ade, ice tea, Mint Juleps. Fine for sauce. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.50, prepaid. 
671. MARJORAM -The young, tender 
tops are used green for flavoring, or they 
may be dried for winter use, for flavoring 
broths, dressings, etc. Pkt. 8 c, oz. 35c, ppd. 
674. SAGE— The leaves and tops are 
used very extensively for seasoning. Pkt. 
8 c, oz. 35c, prepaid. 
675. SUMMER SAVORY -A hardy 
annual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers 
are fine for flavoring soups, dressings, etc. 
Pkt. 8 c, oz. 30c, prepaid. 
676. THYME -The young leaves and 
tops are used for seasoning soups, in dress¬ 
ings, etc. Pkt. 8 c, oz. 50c, prepaid. 
COLLECTEON 
OFFER 
Select any 5 Pkts. 
above Herbs for 
30c, prepaid. 
LEEK 
211. LONDON FLAG -A species of 
onion ideal for flavoring soups. Thin plants 
to 6 inches apart. When 8 inches high 
transplant in rows 10 inches apart, deep as 
possible to blanch neck. Pkt. 8 c, oz. 15c, 
Vi lb. 55c, lb. $ 2 . 00 , prepaid. 
VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI 
265. GOLDEN MACARONI -This 
remarkable vegetable (of Cucumber family) 
sets fruits freely, like squash. The smooth, 
creamy white skinned fruits look something 
like vegetable 
marrow, meas¬ 
uring 8 inches 
long and 4 inch¬ 
es around. Pick 
fruit when well 
matured and 
cook whole, 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 
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CHIVE PLANTS. 
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CRESS (Pepper Grass), 
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GARLIC BULBS, 
P^g0 15 
GROUND CHERRY, 
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HORSE RADISH 
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MUSTARD (English), 
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KOHLRABI 
hi 
A Single Hill of “Girasol.” 
'GIRASOL^—-The Lazy Man’s Spud 
Girasol is a tuber, related to Artichokes and Sunflowers. 
A native of America, though has been grown in France 
for years. The tubers outyield potatoes 2 or 3 to 1. yield¬ 
ing from 10 to 20 tons per acre. Girasol tops yield 10 
to 20 tons of silage per acre. The- foliage becomes so 
dense that after two cultivations, weeds cannot survive. 
Girasol is propagated by tubers only and cannot be¬ 
come a pest. It is not injured by freezing, and it may 
be harvested in fall or following spring. 
All stock and poultry like Girasol tubers. 
VALUABLE FOOD FOR DIABETICS 
The tubers may be eaten raw, or cooked, the same as 
other vegetables. Millions of people who have to limit 
their use of starchy food, may substitute Girasol in 
which the carbohydrates are in the form of inulin instead 
of starch. It is particularly valuable for diabetics. 
Plant 3 feet apart in rows 4 feet apart (20 to 22 bu. 
per acre, 40 lbs. per bu.) Will grow on most any kind 
of soil, the richer the better. Cut the tubers and plant 
like potatoes. Send for Circular. 
No shipments made before April 1. 
Price: 5 lbs. $1.00, prepaid, to 3rd zone only. 
Not prepaid, Vi bu. 80c, V 2 bu. $1.50, bu. (40 lbs.) 
$2.80. (Write for prices on larger amounts.) 
(without cutting or skinning), in boiling water 
for 20 minutes; then cut as shown in picture. 
You will find a stringy spaghetti-like content which 
is quite tasty when seasoned with vinegar, sauce, 
or cooked in other ways. The fruits can be stored 
until late spring. Do not pick fruit until fully 
matured; to cook, do not skin or cut fruits; and 
do not cook too long as this will soften stringy 
texture of contents. Pkt. 10 c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 85c. 
Roots grow above the ground and 
are cooked like turnips, but are of 
much milder, more delicate flavor, and 
very tender. Sow in drills 18 inches 
apart, and thin to stand 4 or 5 inches 
apart in the rows. 
310. EARLY PURPLE KOHL¬ 
RABI -(62 days.) Dwarf plants 
having short, green leaves with purple 
stems and veins. Bulbs globular, 
purple, with white, tender flesh. 
Pkt. 8 c, oz. 15c, V4 lb. 60c, lb. $ 2 . 00 , 
prepaid. 
311. EARLY WHITE VIENNA 
-Very handsome, white fruit. 
Excellent both for forcing and open 
ground; flesh white and very tender; 
leaves short. Pkt. 8 c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 
60c, lb. $ 2 . 00 , prepaid. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
Borecole or Kale is a cabbage-like 
I>lant which forms no heads, but is 
used like spinach, for fall, winter and 
spring greens. Dwarf Kale can be 
sown late, and need not be transplant¬ 
ed. Frost improves the flavor and 
quality. 
75. DWARF GREEN 
CURLED -Plant is low and com¬ 
pact with large, bright green leaves, 
curled, and wrinkled. A healthy veg¬ 
etable, and one of the most palatable 
when well cooked. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
Vi lb. 25c, lb. 80c, prepaid. 
Vegetable Spaghetti 
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