FROM OUR SEED FARMS 
CRESS 
Culture .—'This is a well-known, wholesome, little 
plant of appetizing piquancy and much used for 
salad and garnishing. When the ground is clear of 
frost sow thickly in drills 6 to 8 inches apart, cover¬ 
ing very lightly. It is of very rapid growth, and as 
it soon runs to seed should be sown at frequent 
intervals for succession. One ounce will sow about 
150 feet of drill. 
Extra Curled. The leaves of this variety are crisp, 
pungent, finely curled and ornamental in appear¬ 
ance. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 30c.; 5 lbs. or more, 
per lb. 25c. 
DANDELION 
Culture .—The Dandelion is cultivated for its fine 
young leaves, and is one of the earliest and most 
healthful of Spring greens. Sow the seed in well- 
manured soil as soon as the weather will permit. 
Sow in drills 12 inches apart and thin to 3 inches. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Improved Large French Cut-leaved. A very 
early, broad-leaved variety of fine flavor. Oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 80c., lb. S3.00; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $2.90. 
EGG-PLANT 
Culture .—Good treatment is well rewarded in the 
cultivation of this very desirable and popular plant, 
appreciated alike by the private gardener and the 
grower for market. Sow in the hotbed in February 
and March, and when the plants are 2 or 3 inches 
high thin to 3 inches or prick into a second bed or 
small pots. Transplant in the open ground in May 
and early June in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart 
in the row. One ounce will produce about 1,000 
plants. 
Black Beauty. Earlier than New York Improved 
and an excellent market sort. A bountiful yielder 
of shapely, purple-black fruits of fine quality. Oz. 
30c., 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $3.50; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 
$3.25. 
Improved Spineless. A spineless strain; large¬ 
sized, and of a good purple color. Oz. 30c., 34 
lb. $1.10, lb. $3.50; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $3.25. 
New York Improved Purple. A standard variety, 
producing a liberal crop of rich purple fruits, 
smooth and glossy. Oz. 25c., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. 
$3.25; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $3.00. 
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Black Beauty Egg-Plant 
ENDIVE 
• Culture —One of the most attractive and re¬ 
freshing of Autumn and Winter salads. Sow from 
the middle of June till the end of August in shallow 
drills 15 to 20 inches apart and thin to 8 or 10 inches. 
Should be well watered in dry weather. In the 
Autumn Endive may be blanched by tying the 
leaves together. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Broad-leaved Batavian. Broad, thick leaves. 
Popular market variety. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 
80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75c. 
Green Curled. Beautifully curled, deep green 
leaves. Hardy and useful for Fall and Winter. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. 75c. 
Moss Curled. Finely curled and dense. Oz. 10c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75c. 
White Curled. Attractive in appearance and 
tender when cut young. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 
80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75c. 
HERBS 
Caraway. Used for flavoring pastry. Oz. 10c., 
34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
Coriander. Aromatic seeds; good for flavoring. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
Dill. Useful for pickles, soups and sauces. Oz. 
10c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
Fennel. Leaves used in sauces and for garnishing. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
Lavender. When dried the flower spikes emit a 
delightful fragrance. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. 
$1.75. 
Sage. Extensively used for seasoning and dressings. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Summer Savory. A favorite culinary herb. Oz. 
10c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Sweet Marjoram. Esteemed for seasoning pur¬ 
poses. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
Thyme. The leaves are dried for use as a seasoning. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. 
Curled Endive 
