CELERIAC 
Turnip Rooted Celery 
This popular vegetable deserves wide cultivation. Used 
in salads, soups and stews, or boiled like Parsnips or Tur¬ 
nips it makes a delicous dish. Sow seed as soon as ground 
is in good workable condition, and when plants are 3 
inches high, transplant to stand 6 inches apart in the 
rows. To keep for winter, pack in damp sand in the cellar. 
Pkt., 10c; oz,, 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
Chives or Schnittlauch 
An onion-like plant, which by some is highly esteemed 
for use as a salad, and the green stems afford a very 
pleasant onion flavor for soups. The seed may be sown in 
rows in the garden or in boxes and transplanted. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.35, prepaid.—Chives plants, per 
clump, 25e, prepaid. 
Collards 
A hardy and excellent vegetable for winter use. Sow 
from March until July as directed for Cabbage. Set plants 
out in rows 3 feet apart, and 2 feet apart in the rows. 
( Four ounces will produce enough plants to set an acre. 
GEORGIA, SOUTHERN, or CREOLE.-We offer the 
true white or green stemmed sort so extensively used. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; x /± lb., 20c; lb., 05c. 
Cress 
This plant is grown extensively for salad. Plant seed 
thickly in shallow drills 12 inches apart, in the spring, 
and for a succession every two weeks. 
FINE CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS,—Quick growing; 
leaves finely cut and feathery, ornamental, crisp and 
pungent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid. 
WATER CRESS.—Highly esteemed as a salad. Also 
used as a garnishing for meats. Sow the seed in cool, 
moist soil in early spring or if a shallow running stream 
or ditch is near, the seed may be sown within. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25. 
Dandelion 
LARGE-LEAVED FRENCH.—The young leaves are 
useful for “greens” and are very popular as a spring 
tonic. Sow seed as soon as ground can be worked, in 
rows one foot apart. Pkt., 10c; x / 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 
X A lb., $1.50. 
Endive 
One of the best salads for fall and winter use; also desir¬ 
able for greens and for flavoring soups and stews. For 
early spring crop sow as early as ground can be worked 
well, in shallow drills 15 to 18 inches apart. Transplant 
when 2 to 3 inches high or thin to one foot apart in rows. 
For fall and winter use sow from June until August. 
LARGE GREEN CURLED.—-A fine market sort; tender, 
green leaves which blanch white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 
30c; lb., 90c. prepaid. 
BATAVIAN FULL HEART.—An improved strain with 
larger leaf and broader, thicker head; also matures ear¬ 
lier. Excellent for market gardeners and shippers. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 45c; lb., $1.25, prepaid. 
EVER WHITE CURLED.—A very beautiful sort in 
which the leaves are very light colored, even the outer 
ones being nearly white. Does not need to be tied up for 
blanching. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN.—Leaves large, broad, 
slightly curled; tie up for blanching. Crisp and tender. 
Unexcelled for salads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; lb., 
90c, prepaid. 
Fennel - Finocchio 
In the last few years this Italian vegetable has become 
very popular, and has proven to be a profitable crop for 
market gardeners. This delicious vegetable tastes like 
celery, but is sweeter and more delicate in flavor. Sow the 
seed, for successive crops, from April until July, in rows 
18 in. apart and thin the plants to 8 in. in the row. The 
plants are blanched like celery before they are used. 1 
ounce of seed for 75 feet of row. 
FLORENCE EARLY ROUND MAMMOTH. —Considered 
the best of the Florence type, with large round bulbs at 
the base of the stalk. The flavor is distinct, sweet and 
aromatic. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X A lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, pre¬ 
paid. 
Garden Huckleberry - Wonderberry 
A wonderful, prolific plant needing same culture as 
Tomatoes. When ripe the berries are about Vz to % 
inch in diameter, of shining black color. They make 
delicious pies, preserves and jam. Fruit is non-edible 
when not fully ripened. Grows readily from seed and 
succeeds well on poor soil. Pkt., 10c; x / 2 oz., 50c. 
Ground Cherry 
They grow well on almost any dry soil, are prolific 
bearers and Oh! what luscious fruit. For sauce or pies 
they are excellent. They make delicious preserves and 
when dried in sugar are used like raisins for cakes and 
puddings, and they will keep, in the shucks, quite a long 
time. Requires same culture as tomatoes. Pkt., 10 c; 
x / 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; X A lb., $1.50. 
Useful Gourds 
They are easily grown and the blooms of some are 
quite handsome. The large fruited sorts may be used 
as dippers, sugar troughs and bowls; also for bird’s nests, 
etc. The small fancy gourds make excellent toys. 
DISHCLOTH or LUFFA. —The fruits resemble a large 
flat sponge. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
DIPPER. —Holds about a quart, has long handle. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c. 
NEST EGG. —Fruits look exactly like a hen’s egg. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c. 
SUGAR TROUGH.—Grows large enough to hold 4 to 
10 quarts each. I’kt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS, MIXED. —Many varieties of 
odd shapes and brilliant colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
Dill 
New York 
Purple 
Egg¬ 
plant 
The aromatic seeds are used in pickling, preserves, soups and sauces. 
Both the seed and herbage of Dill is used in large quantities in making 
dill pickles. Easily grown and readily marketable at good prices. Sow 
the seed early in spring, in rows IV 2 to 2 feet apart, cover the seed 
lightly. A row of Dill should be in every large garden. 
LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH. —The best variety and a heavy yielder. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid. 
Eggplant 
Sow the seed in hotbed, in March; transplant when 3 inches high. Set 
out in garden after danger of frost is past, in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet 
apart in the row. The plants will produce an average of 5 to 8 fruits, on 
rich soil up to 10 fruits. They require rich soil. Dust plants with Slug 
Shot to keep off the bugs. One ounce of seed for 1000 plants, 5 ounces 
per acre. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE (Spineless). Standard sort 
both in the North and the South. The large size and fi ne Quality of truit 
and its extreme productiveness make it most profitable. Color, daik purple. 
Pkt., 10c; x / 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; *4 1^., $1.20; lb., $4.2a. 
BLACK BEAUTY. —Best for the northern states. It is the earliest good 
market variety. Average weight 2 to 3 pounds. It is dwarf | r owing. Rea y 
for table in 135 days. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c, X A lb., $1.30, lb., $4.50. 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Jackson 
Michigan 
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