RELIABLE SEEDS 
Endive 
CULTURE—Sow in June, July and August, cover lightly; when up, thin out to eight 
inches apart andl water well afterward, if dry. When the leaves are six to eight inches long, 
blanch by gathering in the hand and tying together near the top with yarn or bast. This 
must be done when quite dry or they will rot. At the approach of winter take up carefully 
with a ball of earth to each plant, and place close together in frame or cellar for use. Thej 
must be kept dry and have plenty of air, or they will rot. 
BATAVIAN BROAD LEAVED— The leaves 
are broad twisted and waved, deep green, 
with thick, white midribs. The inner leaves 
form a clustering head which blanches to a 
beautiful creamy white and is crisp and 
tender. 
GREEN CURLED ENDIVE— A hardy, vig¬ 
orous variety, bright, deep green leaves 
usually tinged with rose, blanching to a deep 
cream color. 
Prices: oz., 10c; }4 lb., 35c 
Egg Plant 
CULTURE—Sow 1 in hot-beds very early in spring 
and transplant when two inches high into a second bed or 
into small pots. If that is not done, thin to four inches 
apart. Do not plant out until the weather becomes per¬ 
fectly settled: and warm. Cool nights or wet weather will 
check them. 
BLACK BEAUTY —The earliest of a large-fruited Egg 
Plant, 10 days to two weeks earlier than the New York 
Purple. The color is a rich, shiny purplish black. It is 
entirely free from spins. 
NEW YORK PURPLE IMPROVED— The standard and 
by far the best variety for home or market. It is of 
large size, very productive, and of a rich purple color. 
Prices: oz., 35c; }4 lb., $1.25 
New York Purple 
Kale or Borecole 
DWARF CURLED —Of half dwarf, compact 
bushy growth; a vast improvement over 
the straggling, tall-growing varieties. The 
leaves are large, of handsome light green 
color, curled densely. 
TALL CURLED —A valuable sort, which fur¬ 
nishes an abundance of “greens” equal to 
the best spinach during the fall and winter. 
Beautifully curled, crimpled and of fine 
flavor. 
Prices: oz., 15c; J4 lb., 45c 
CULTURE—Cultivated and grown exactly like Cabbage. Sow early in the spring in a hot¬ 
bed and when from one to two inches high transplant into a bed or border that has been highly 
manured and deeply dug. The plants should stand two feet apart, in rows three feet apart. The 
soil should be kept mellow and free from weeds. Cover with litter or leaves during the winter. 
Plants started and grown this way should be fit to blanch the following spring. The seed 
may also be sown early in the open border and transplanted in rows (as directed above) as 
soon as out of the seed leaf; but they will need to be a year older than the hot-bed plants be¬ 
fore being fit to blanch. 
BEST LARGE AMERICAN FLAG 
Hardy andl productive. Large, sweet, very popular with gardeners. Prices: 
oz., 20c; J4 lb., 60c. 
SIOUX CITY SEED CO. 
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