Dandelion _ 
Sow early in spring in very warm, rich soil, in drills 18 
inches apart; thin to 5 inches and cultivate well; they will 
be fit for cutting the next spring. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED 
Very superior strain. Makes vigorous, very compact 
growth. Produces a spreading rosette of leaves 18 to 24 inches 
across; leaves very numerous, thick in texture and blanch 
readily. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 50 cts., *4 lb. $1.60, 1 lb. 
$5.50. 
CULTIVATED OR FRENCH COMMON 
Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 20 cts., *4 lb. 60 cts., 1 lb. $2.00. 
Egg Plant 
Plant requires continuous warm weather for best results. 
The seed germinates slowly and should be started in a hot 
bed. The plants may be set out in the open ground when 2 
inches tall if continued warm weather is in prospect. Space 
the plants 2^ to 3 feet apart. Young plants should be shaded 
from hot sun. 
BLACK BEAUTY 
Popular home and market sort. Plants thrifty, 24 to 30 
inches tall, commonly bear 4 to 6 large fruits which are 
smooth, broad egg-shape; uniform, very rich dark purple and 
retains the color. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 40 cts., *4 lb. 
$1.35, 1 lb. $4.00. 
LARGE NEW YORK PURPLE—IMPROVED 
The standard home and market sort. Plants large, 30 to 
36 inches tall; very productive, commonly bearing 4 to 6 
or more large, handsome, dark purple, symmetrical broad 
egg-shaped fruits. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 40 cts., V4 lb. 
$1.35, 1 lb. $4.00. 
Endive 
For early use, sow about April 15th; for later supply, sow 
in June or July in rows 14 to 20 inches apart and when well 
started thin the plants to 1 foot apart. When nearly full 
grown, tie the outer leaves together over the center in order 
to blanch the heart of the plant. Just before killing frosts in 
the fall, dig the plants, being careful to take plenty of soil 
with the roots and to avoid injury to the leaves. Pack the 
plants closely together, store them in the cellar. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN OR ESCAROLLE 
Grown in market gardens and for shipping. Plants large; 
leaves broad, thick, somewhat twisted; heart very compact 
and blanches readily. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 
lb. 35 cts., 1 lb. $1.10. 
Endive , Giant Green Curled 
GREEN CURLED—GREEN RIBBED 
A variety with deeply cut leaf margins but not curled as 
is Moss Curled. It is medium large in size and blanches well 
at the heart in late summer. Mid-ribs are pure green. Pkts. 
5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 35 cts., 1 lb. $1.10. 
GIANT GREEN CURLED OR RUFFICK 
30 days. This variety is sometimes called Oyster as in the 
Eastern States where Oysters on the shell are exhibited, it 
is frequently used as a garnish to display them. This is a 
hardy growing variety, with deep green leaves. When tied 
up these plants of red footstalks bleach white very quickly. 
Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 35 cts., 1 lb. $1.10. 
Kohl Rabi 
Kohl Rabi is a member of the cabbage family grown for 
the swollen turnip-like structure or bulb which forms just 
above the ground line and below the first leaves. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 
60 days. Standard early sort. Plants small; leaves dark 
green with profuse purple staining. Bulbs flattened globe- 
shape, best for use when 2 to 2^ inches in diameter; exterior 
purple, but flesh white; mild, crisp, tender. Pkts. 5 and 10 
cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 50 cts., 1 lb. $1.75. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA (FOR FORCING) 
Produces bulbs of 2)4, inches in diameter 55 to 60 days 
after seed is sown out of doors. The standard sort for forcing 
and for home and market garden use. Plants very small; 
leaves medium green. Bulbs flattened globe shape; pale 
green; used when of 2 to 2 Y 2 inches in diameter but grow 
much larger; interior white, mild, crisp and tender. Pkts. 5 
and 10 cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 50 cts., 1 lb. $1.75. 
Kale or Borecole 
Kale is a very hardy non-heading member of the cabbage 
family, very generally grown in the South for use as greens. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED 
A popular home garden sort of exceptionally hardy growth. 
The low spreading plant bears finely curled, large, parsley¬ 
like leaves much used for greens and for garnishing. Pkts. 
5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 25 cts., 1 lb. 80 cts. 
SIBERIAN 
Also called “Sprouts.” A very hardy kale of dwarf growth 
with broad thick leaves curled on the edges. The color is 
light bluish-green. Our strain is uniform and true to type. 
Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 25 cts., 1 lb. 80 cts. 
Leek 
LARGE FLAG 
Early. A popular gardeners’ variety, with long, thick, well 
blanched stem. Leaves a trifle lighter green than those of 
Monstrous Carentan. Similar to London or American Flag. 
Pkts. 5 and 10 cts., 1 oz. 20 cts., 1/4 lb. 50 cts. 
Kale, Dwarf Green Curled 
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