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VEGETABLE SEEDS 45 
The I. W. Scott Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
17 C* I* PI A NT An ounce of seed will produce 
1-^ VJ VJ X Ij/AI 1 X about 1,000 plants 
Eggplant is a warmth-loving vegetable, growing best in a light, mellow, well-enriched soil. 
Since it requires a long growing season and plenty of heat at the time the fruits are developing, 
it is necessary to start the seed in March, in hotbeds or boxes indoors. Push the seedlings along 
with plenty of light, heat, and moisture, and when they are about 3 inches high, transplant 
them to 3- or 4-inch paper pots or dirt-bands. Early in May commence to “harden” the 
plants gradually, by exposing them to the air on warm days, but protect them carefully from 
chills and drafts at all times. Set them out in the garden about June 1, spacing them 2 to 2 yf 
feet apart each way. Disturb the roots as little as possible in transplanting, and water freely. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS. A very productive sort, bearing large, smooth* 
dark purple fruits of good size and quality, six to eight fruits to the plant. Pkt. 10 cts. 
oz. 50 cts., Xlb. $1.50, lb. $5. 
BLACK BEAUTY. A favorite in home-gardens; a week to ten days earlier than the pre¬ 
ceding. Fruits are of enormous size, smooth, purplish black in color and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., XJb. lb. $5. 
P An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of row; 
V I-* 3 pounds will sow an acre 
An appetizing and healthful salad which is grown principally for fall and early winter use* 
as the plants are hardy and develop perfectly in cool weather. Sow the seed any time from 
early April to the end of July, the best results usually being obtained from late June or early 
July sowings. Plant in shallow drills 
about 15 inches apart and thin the 
plants to stand 10 to 12 inches apart in the rows. When full grown, tie the 
tips of the outer leaves together over the center of the plant (when the leaves 
are dry), to blanch the heart, which will take about a week’s time. 
Black Beauty Eggplant 
GREEN CURLED. The hardiest and most vigorous kind. The plants are 
large and handsome, with finely cut and fringed, dark green leaves. The 
heart blanches easily to clear white. Quality fine. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
Xdb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
WHITE CURLED. Foliage is a little finer than the Green Curled and the 
inner leaves become creamy white without blanching. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., Xlb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
BROAD-LEAVED (ESCAROLLE). The leaves are broad and quite thick 
and heavy, slightly twisted and scalloped. Medium green in color, blanching 
readily, and of good quality. Used as a winter salad and also cooked like 
spinach. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., %Vo. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
BATAVIAN FULLHEART. An improved strain of Broad-leaved, with 
larger leaf, broader, thicker head at eating-stage, and earlier in maturity. 
Good quality and very attractive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., fi\b. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
LARGE CURLED PANCALIER. A vigorous grower with thick curled 
leaves and red ribs. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }i\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Batavian Fullheart Endive 
KALE (Borecole) 
Makes delicious “greens” for fall and early spring use. For the fall crop, sow seed in May in shallow drills and thin or transplant 
to stand about 2 feet apart each way. Cultivate like cabbage. Light frosts will not injure Kale but will improve its flavor. 
An ounce will sow about 300 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow an acre 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Extremely hardy and fine for early winter use. Grows 15 to 18 inches high and produces a heavy crop 
of beautifully curled, bright green leaves, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., ) 4 \b. 40 cts., lb. $1. 
TALL CURLED SCOTCH. Like the dwarf form but grows about 2X feet high. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts v yf\b. 40 cts., lb. $1. 
MOSS CURLED. A more compact, curlier variety of Scotch Kale, making a handsome appearance in market and of high culinary 
quality. We recommend it. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., y\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
DWARF GERMAN. Low and compact in growth, with finely curled, yellowish 
green leaves. Nice for garnishing. Pkt. xo cts., oz. 15 cts., b. 35 cts., lb. 90 cts. 
KOHLRABI 
Sometimes called Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. Sow the seed in shallow drills 
in April, or for extra-early crop start in the hotbed in March. Thin or transplant 
the plants about 6 inches apart. Kohlrabi grows rapidly and should be used when 
about half-grown, 2 to 2X inches in diameter. For a continuous supply make 
sowings every ten days up to the middle of July. 
An ounce of seed will sow about 250 feet of drill 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The quickest growing and most popular kind for 
table use. Leaves few and small; bulbs of medium size with white skin and 
flesh, tender and of delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., f^lb. 85 cts., lb. $2.50. 
EARLY LARGE PURPLE. A little later and larger than the White Vienna, and 
a reliable sort. Skin purple; flesh white. Pkt. ioc., oz. 35c., filb. 85c., lb. $2.50. 
LARGE GREEN. Generally used for stock-feeding. Produces large bulbs with 
greenish white skin; rather tough when full grown but suitable for table use 
when small. Pkt. 10 cts.. oz. 30 cts., Xlb- 75 cts., lb. $ 2 . 
Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 
