EGGPLANT 
Plant with Confidence 
CUCUMBERS—Continued. 
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling. 59 days. A variety 
grown extensively for the large pickling establishments 
throughout the country. Fruit is medium, pointed at each 
end, deep green color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb., 
60c; lb., #1.00, postpaid. 
Japanese Climbing. 60 days. Distinct climbing sort, used 
to cover trellises and fences. Fruits weigh 2 pounds: deep 
green, quite uniform and attractive. The color of ripe fruit 
is deep russet, traced with netting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V\ 
lb., 40c; Vz lb., 65c; lb., #1.25, postpaid. 
Dandelion 
French Common. This is considered by many as the best 
variety and is by no means the same as our wild dandelion, 
being greatly improved. It is grown for the leaves, which 
are used as spinach and salads, roots being dried and sold 
for medicinal purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
Endive 
Green Curled. Leaves finely cut and curled, presenting a 
very fine appearance. Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
H lb., 40c; lb., #1.25, postpaid. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian. Broad, thick, wrinkled leaves 
form a very large head. Much used in soups and stews; also 
makes excellent salad. Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; M lb., 
40c; lb., #1.25, postpaid. 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS. See page 32. 
Kale 
Curled Scotch. Most popular variety for general use. 
Leaves much curled and very tender; color bright green. 
Pkt., 5c; large size pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., 
#1.15, postpaid. 
Eggplant 
Culture: In February or March, sow in hotbeds and keep 
warm. When 2 inches high, transplant to pots or to deep, good, 
rich soil, and about the middle of May set out in the open 3 
feet apart each way. Must have deep and thorough cultivation. 
Black Beauty. (Gold Seal Quality). 81 days. Five days earl- 
ier than the New York Improved. Fruit a little longer in 
shape and slightly darker. It is entirely free from spines 
around the corolla. Is of dark, rich, purplish black color. 
Very attractive. Desirable for either early crop or very late 
planting. It is a healthy grower and a remarkable yielder. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; M lb., #1.40; lb., #2.60; lb., #5.00, 
postpaid. 
American Flag Leek. 
Black Beauty Eggplant. 
New York Improved. (Gold Seal Quality). 86 days. This 
variety is a general favorite for both market and home gar' 
dens owing to the vigor and productiveness of the plants 
and the large size of the fruits. Fruit is smooth, oval and 
dark purple in color. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; lb., #1.40; \<t 
lb., #2.60; lb., #5.00, postpaid. 
EGGPLANT PLANTS. See page 32. 
Garlic Sets 
We have selected a lot of good, clean bulbs that will all 
grow. Those who are fond of this vegetable for flavoring can 
easily raise their own supply. Separate the bulb into cloves 
and plant 4 inches apart in rows. lb., 10c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., 
#1.25, postpaid. 
Kohlrabi 
Culture: This vegetable, when young and tender, is fine for 
table use. Combines the flavor of both cabbage and turnips. 
For early crop, sow in hotbeds, transplant, and cultivate like 
early cabbage. For winter use, sow in rows in the middle of 
June or first of July, transplanting or thinning to 8 inches 
apart. 
Early White Vienna. 55 to 60 days. Skin light green, flesh 
white, leaves smooth and short. Well adapted to forcing. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; lb., #1.50, postpaid. 
Early Purple Vienna. 60 to 65 days. The swollen stem and 
leaves are of purplish color; flesh attractive light green. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; lb., #1.50, postpaid. 
Leek 
A species of onion which does not form a bulb, but is used 
for its mild, delicious root stem or neck. It is much sweeter 
and milder than the onion, being used mostly for flavoring 
where the onion taste is desired, or it can be boiled the same 
as boiling onions and served with butter, salt and pepper. 
Plant in rows and cultivate the same as onions, except when 
well grown hill up with earth to get a long, white stem. 
Monstrous Carentan. By far the largest leek in cultivation. 
The stems often measure 3 inches in diameter and still keep 
their whiteness and tenderness. It is an exceptionally hardy 
garden sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 65c; lb., #2.00, post¬ 
paid. 
American Flag. A very desirable variety. Stems 10 inches 
long and lJ/2 to 2 inches thick. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; H lb., 
65c; lb., #2.00, postpaid. 
Green Curled Endive. 
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