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Dandelion (yowen^atju) 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. One 
and one-half to two pounds will sow 
one acre. 
Culture. —Sow as early as the season 
will allow, in good, well-manured ground 
in rows twelve inches apart. Cover seed 
quarter-inch deep and press down soil al ter 
sowing. Thin plants to three inches in 
row; by so doing the roots will be larger 
and time saved next Spring in gathering 
the crop. 
French Tliick-Leaved. While there arc 
several varieties of Dandelion used for 
market purposes the French Thiele-Beared 
is the most popular in this vicinity It 
is a large-leaved variety of upright growth. 
Our stock has been carefully selected by 
growers who make a specialty of the Bos¬ 
ton market. 
I»kt. 10c., J /> 07.. 25c.. oz. 50c., % lb. 
$1.25, lb. $4.50. 
Gourds, Ornamental 
Endive, Broad-Leaved Batavian 
Egg Plant (©ierpftmtje) 
One ounce will produce about 1.000 plants. 
Culture — Sow early in March in hotbed, transplant to four 
or six inches apart. Plant out in open ground about May 20, two 
feet apart in row and three feet between rows. Egg plants are 
very tender and will not stand frost. 
NT_,„ vr -I, Imormrorl More largely grown for market 
New York Improved thun ull ( ' th " r i ts co i or 
is deep purple, very large in size, fine duality nml excellent 
keeper. Pkt. 10c., Vz oz. 20c., oz. 35c., % lb. $1.25. 
Black Beauty. Is from ten to twelve days earlier timn the 
.New York fruits; broad, thick. 
Pkt. 10c„ J/o oz. 20c., oz. 35c., V* lb. $1.25. 
Early Long Purple. A very popular variety for market, espe¬ 
cially in the northern section. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 00c. 
Egg Plants. See page 5S. 
Endive (®nbibieit) 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Culture. Sow in May for early use about one-quarter inch 
dee)) in rows ten to twelve inches apart; thin out plants to eight 
inches in row. liefore using plants require to be blanched, which 
is done by gathering the outer leaves to a point and tying with 
soft twine or ralha. For late use sow up to last of June. 
Broad-Ecaved Batavian, or Esearolle. The most popular va¬ 
riety for the market. This is the Chieoree Esearolle used chiefly 
in salads. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15e., % lb. 40c., ib. $1.50. 
Giant Fringed. Broad leaves with a large, white heart and is 
an exceedingly strong grower. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Vt lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Green Curled. Beautiful growth of dark green leaves, tender 
and crisp. Hardiest of all. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Vi lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
White Curled. Resembles the green except the color. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Vi lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Climber. Quick growing vines; ex¬ 
cellent for covering arbors, walls and 
waste places. Gourds grow in very curi¬ 
ous shapes and are used for house orna¬ 
ments. Pkt. 
Bottle Shaped (Lagenaria vulgaris) 
Light green .Oz. 25c. $0.05 
Dipper or Calabash .Oz. 25c. .05 
Dish Cloth (L. Corsica) . . .Oz. 25c. .05 
Fennel 
Florence, or Naples. Resembles Celery in flavor, but lias a 
sweet taste and delicate odor. Should be sown in Spring in 
drills 18 inches apart and the plants should be thinned to 5 or 
6 inches apart. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., V* lb. 50c. 
Horse Radish 
Egg Shaped (Cueurbita ovifera) 
White 
.05 
Hercules’ 
Club. 
Often 4ft. long 
Oz. 25c. 
.05 
Powder 
Flask 
(L. pyrotheca). 
Oz- 25c. 
.05 
Plant the sets in May, small end down, with top one inch 
below the surface, in rich, well-cultivated soil. Before planting 
set should be cut off slanting so as to prevent decay from water 
resting on top. Roots ready to pull in October. Small roots, 
ready for planting. Doz. 20c., 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00. If wanted 
by Parcel Post, add 5c. per 100. 
