Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
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EGG PLANT 
Bercngenn—Eleriiflnnzc—Aubergine 
gather the ends of the outer leaves together and tie 
at the top so as to blanch the inside leaves. One 
ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Culture. Sow from February to June in rich soil 
composed of leaf mold and sandy loam. The earlier 
sowings should be in a hot bed; the seed germinates 
very slowly, and should be kept in a warm, even tem¬ 
perature. When 2 or 3 inches high, transplant Into 
small pots and place in a frame, gradually harden off, 
and when the weather is warm and settled transplant 
to the open ground. Select light, rich soil, and plant 4 
feet apart each way; when about 1 foot high draw the 
earth up slightly around the roots. 
New York Improved Egg Plant 
BLACK BEAUTY. Large, rich, dark purple, very 
early. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, Vi lb. $2.00, lb. $6.00. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. The leading 
variety both for market or home use. Pkt. 10c, oz 50c 
Vi lb. $1.65, lb. $5.00. 
French Moss Curled Endive 
ENDIVE 
Escnrolu o Endihin—Endlvieu—Clilcorce 
CuUure. May be sown in drills 15 inches apart anj 
&„ durns * the year - When a few inches high thir 
rowc he ? la r tS t0 10 ., inch , es apart, or transplant to othei 
rows. As soon as the plants have reached a good size 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. (Scarolle.) Leaves 
light green, broad and nearly plain. When blanched, 
makes an excellent salad. It is also used for flavoring 
soup and stews, and is sometimes cooked as greens. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, V, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
FRENCH MOSS CURLED. (Chicoree Frisee.) Leaves 
deeply cut and curled, giving it a moss-like appear¬ 
ance. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
Col—Blacttcrkobl—Cliou Vert 
Culture. Sow the seed in beds from July to March; 
when large enough, transplant to rich, mellow ground 
and cultivate same as Cabbage. One ounce of seed 
will produce 2000 plants. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED. (German Greens.) Leaves 
bright green, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz 
10c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Grows from 1% 
to 2 feet high; the variety most generally used. Pkt 
5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
JERSEY OR TREE KALE. A tall growing variety 
with smooth leaves. Used for poultry and stock food 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
KOHL RABI 
Collnubo—Kohlrabi—Chou-rave 
Culture. Sow in drills 2 feet apart any time from 
July to April. When large enough, thin out to 1 foot 
apart in the rows. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Greenish white outside 
flesh white and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 65c, lb. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Similar to the above 
but of a purple color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 65c, lb.’ 
$ 2 . 00 . 
LEEK 
Puerro—Lauek—Poireau 
Culture. Sow in good rich soil any time from Sep¬ 
tember to April in drills 15 inches apart and V 2 inch 
deep, and thin out to 10 inches apart. One ounce will 
sow 100 feet of drill. 
MUSSELBURG. A favorite Scotch variety 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. 
LONDON FLAG. Large and uniform in shape 
Popular market sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 65c, 
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LETTUCE 
Lechuga—Salat—Laituc 
. Culture- Can be sown at any time in California, in 
drills 15 inches apart, covering the seed very lightly 
when large enough, thin out to 1 foot apart in the 
rows. Or the seed may be sown in beds and trans¬ 
planted. The latter is preferable for summer planting, 
as the seed requires a great deal of moisture to germi¬ 
nate, and when sown in a bed it can be kept moist by 
spreading burlap or sacks over the surface of the 
ground and sprinkling well twice a day; after the seed 
is germinated the sacks may be removed, but care 
must be taken to keep the plants well watered One 
ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 
BOSTON. One of the best for California; suc- 
ceeds well under great variations of temperature. 
Heads large, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Vi 
lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Forms large, loose 
heads of thin, tender, golden yellow leaves. One of the 
best curled varieties and stands the heat well. Pkt 5c 
oz. 10c, Vi lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Stands the summer 
heat well, grows slowly and forms a very solid head, 
remaining fit for use for a long time. The outside 
leaves are slightly marked with brown, while inside 
the leaves are rich, creamy yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c 
Vi lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Large, curly leaves, 
forms large, loose heads; a favorite early sort. Pkt 5c 
oz. 10c, Vi lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
A popular summer variety; heads well, 
even in the hottest weather; large, crisp and remark¬ 
ably solid. Pkt. 6c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 60c, lb. $1 
75 . 
ICEBERG. 
