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part of May. From a pound to a pound and-a-half of seed to the 
acre is sufficient. 
When ordered by mail is subject to an extra charge 
of sixteen cents per pound for postage. 
Per pkt. Oz. 
Early Russian.—A good, very clear, garden variety. Very pro¬ 
ductive ; good for cutting up, and for pickles.. 5c. 20c. 
Early Frame. —An early, standard variety; medium size; good 
flavor..•... 5c. 12c. 
Early White Spine. —Superior for table use, very productive, me¬ 
dium size, straight, well formed; good for pickles. 5c. 12c. 
Early Green Cluster. —Grows in clusters, early, productive. 5c. 12c. 
Short Green. —An old standard variety.... 5c. 12c. 
Fong; Green. —Crisp, tender, and good flavor, hardy and productive. 
Makes a good pickle. 5c. 12c. 
West India Gherkins.— Used only for pickles... 5c. 30c. 
Boston Pickling*. —An early short variety of good form and very 
productive. The standard for pickling in Boston market. 5c. 15c. 
EGG PLANT. 
Purple Egg Plant . 
The Egg Plant is a tender annual, with an erect, branching stem 
and oblong, bluish green powdered leaves. The fruit is used both 
boiled and stewed in sauces like the tomato ; or cut in slices half an 
inch thick, press out juice and parboil; fry the slices in butter and 
season with pepper and salt; or slices may be broiled as steaks or 
chops ; its use is increasing. Sow see.ds in March or April, in hot-bed 
or in flower pots, or boxes in the house, or in the open’ground as 
soon as the soil will work mellow ; and when settled, warm weather 
comes, transplant to two and-a-half feet apart each way, in good 
garden soil. ’ ® 
Per pkt. Oz. 
Early Long Purple.— Hardy and productive ; 6 to 8 inches long. 5 C . 40c 
White. — Choice for ornamental use, . * . n 
