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CUCUMBERS (Continued) 
CHINESE LONG — The fruits are rich dark green, 
often 20 inches long, averaging 2 to 3 inches in diam¬ 
eter in the center and tapering gently toward the 
ends. Flesh is thick, crisp, and of fine flavor. Vines 
are vigorous and bear continuously if fruits are picked 
when ready. This variety should be grown on a trellis 
as, when grown in this way nice straight fruits are 
produced. Not more than two vines should be 
left to each hill, and preferably one plant well fertil¬ 
ized, which will give the best results. Pkt. 15c; oz. 
25c; 'A lb. 75c. 
KLONDIKE —This is an early variety and very desir¬ 
able for shipping. Fruits are 7 to 8 inches long, of 
uniform size and shape. The color is very dark green, 
slightly striped at the ends. This rich dark green 
color is retained much longer and is affected less by 
the hot sun than any other variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
<A lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN— This is a distinct, very 
small, oval, prickly fruited sort used exclusively for 
pickling. The fruit is 2 inches long and 1 inch in 
diameter and borne in abundance. Seed very small 
and slow to germinate. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; J4 lb. 45c. 
DANDELION 
A healthy, nutritious and pleasant leafy green food 
that can be used early in the spring either for salad 
or boiled like Spinach. Sow in early spring in very 
warm rich soil in drills 18 inches apart and thin to 5 
inches. 
CULTIVATED or FRENCH COMMON— A decided 
improvement on the wild dandelion. Very early and 
vigorous in growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED, or CABBAGING— Un¬ 
surpassed in thickness of leaf and deep green color. 
It is compact and forms an upright tuft at the center, 
which blanches almost naturally. This cabbaging sort 
is much superior to the common or uncultivated dan¬ 
delion. Pkt. 5c; Zz oz. 25c; oz. 50c; J4 lb. $1.50. 
DILL 
An aromatic annual having a warm pungent taste, the 
seed of which is used for seasoning. Although pos¬ 
sessing medicinal properties it is chiefly used for 
making dill pickles. Plant grows 2 to 3 feet high. 
Very easily grown. Sow in spring after soil has be¬ 
come warm. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c. 
Eggplant, New York Improved 
Endive, Green Curled 
ENDIVE 
For early planting sow seed in April. For general 
plantings sow in June and July in drills 14 to 16 inches 
apart, later thinning to 12 inches apart in the row. 
When nearly full grown the plants should be bleached 
by tying the leaves together in order to exclude the 
light and air from the inner leaves. Tying should be 
done when heads are quite dry as they are apt to 
rot. Heads will be ready to use in 2-3 weeks after 
tying serving as one of the most wholesome and de¬ 
licious salad vegetables for fall and winter use. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle) — Has 
broad fleshy leaves, toothed at the edge, and slightly 
twisted, which form a large heart. It is easily blanched 
if tied up at the proper time; it then produces won¬ 
derfully tender crisp, creamy white inner leaves, 
making one of the most delicious salads. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Zq lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
LARGE GREEN CURLED— Hardy variety forming a 
rosette measuring from 16 to 18 inches across, with 
very curly bright deep green leaves and rosy colored 
mid-ribs. Particularly suitable for the fall and winter 
crops. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; J /4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
EGGPLANT 
This plant requires a warm even temperature. The 
seed is slow germinating, requiring 4 to 6 weeks to 
produce plants for field planting, so seed should be 
sown in a hot bed during December or January. Sow 
later for later crops. Transplant to open field when 
2 inches tall if weather and soil conditions permit, 
setting plants 18 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED —A very excellent standard 
variety growing strong bushes which are larger than 
the Black Beauty and better in that respect for keep¬ 
ing the “egg” off the ground. The large purplish black 
fruits are heavy at the blossom end, narrow toward 
the stem end, and are smooth and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 5c; J/ 2 oz - 25c; oz. 50c; !4 lb. $2.00; lb. $6.00. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE— An early variety with club- 
shaped dark purple fruits six to eight inches long, 
very productive and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; Zz oz - 
25c; oz. 40c; |/ 4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00. 
