Unusual Vegetables 
Curled 
Endive for 
Crisp Salads. 
To Whet the Appetite 
KOHLRABI 
One ounce for 200 feet of row. 
Sow the seed in light, rich soil as early in 
spring as possible. Thin to 6 inches apart in 
the row. Sow at intervals of 10 days for suc¬ 
cessive crops. Ready for use when 2 to 21/2 
inches in diameter. 
309. TRIUMPH OF PRAGUE -An All- 
America selection. Uniform in shape, size and 
color; short top. Slow to run to seed. The flesh 
is white and tender. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Vi Ih. 
65c, prepaid. 
310. EARLY PURPLE - (62 days.) 
Dwarf plants having short, green leaves with 
purple stems and veins. Bulbs globular purple, 
with white, tender flesh. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, Vi 
lb. 50c, lb. $1.80, prepaid. 
Kohlrabi 
is a 
delicious 
vegetable. 
This 
is 
EARLY 
WHITE 
VIENNA. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
This member of the cabbage family does not 
form heads, but is grown for greens. Can be 
sown late, as plants continue to grow late in the 
season. A heavy frost improves the flavor and 
quality of the thick, crumpled leaves. 
311. EARLY WHITE VIENNA-Very 
handsome, white fruit. Excellent both for forc¬ 
ing and open ground; flesh white and very ten¬ 
der ; leaves short. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, Vi Ih. 60c, 
lb. $1.85, prepaid. 
LEEK 
HERBS 
To Flavor, Season and Garnish 
To keep over winter, cut on a dry day, just 
before they are in full bloom. Dry in the shade 
and store in air-tight Mason jars. 
75 . DWARF GREEN CURLED -Plant 312 . LONDON FLAG - A species of 
is low and compact with large, bright green onion ideal for flavoring soups. Thin plants to 
leaves, curled, and wrinkled. A healthy vege- a inches apart. When 8 inches high transplant 
table, and one of the most palatable when well in rows 10 inches apart, deep as possible to 
cooked Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi Ih. 26c, lb. 80c, blanch neck. Pkt. 8c, oz, 15c, Vi Ih. 55c, Ih. 
prepaid. 
CELERIAC 
$2.00, prepaid. 
Turnip Rooted Celery 
The roots are used in salads or hoiled 
like parsnips, or turnips, and have a celery 
flavor. They keep well all winter. Celeriac 
may be cooked and served with cream 
sauce, or used as a salad. 
199. LARGE ERFURT - Roots 
large, smooth, turnip-shaped, excellent 
flavor. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, 14 Ih. 60c, Ih. 
$2.10, prepaid. 
EGG PLANT 
One ounce will produce 1,000 plants. 
Sow seed in hothed in March, when an 
inch high, pot in 3-inch pots. Set out about 
June 1st, 2V2 feet apart. 
300. NEW YORK PURPLE SPINE¬ 
LESS -Plants are large, vigorous, spreading. 
Fruits very large, oval, of glossy, dark purple 
color; usually 4 to 8 fruits per plant. Pkt. 8c, 
V2 oz. 20c, oz. 30c, Vi Ih. $1.00, prepaid. 
302. BLACK BEAUTY -Desirable for 
the northern states. Earlier than New York 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS—a table delicacy you can grow 
your own garden. See page 8. 
GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY 
Makes Delicious Pies, Preserves 
and Jams 
t _ 1 _,i 655. The berries are borne in clusters and 
oEV'^hen ripe are a shining black color, about % 
attractive form and finest flavor. Their rich, 3/ • q +/ii 
.inch in diameter._ Plants grow 3 feet tall 
660. CARAWAY -Grown for the seeds, 
which are used for flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 26c, 
prepaid. 
661. CHIVES -Used for seasoning, of mild 
onion flavor. Pkt. 8c, y2 oz. 35c, oz. 50c, pre¬ 
paid. 
663. DILL -Seeds have an aromatic odor 
and pungent taste. Used for pickles. Pkt. 6c, 
oz. 10c, 1/2 lb. 40c, lb. 75c, prepaid. 
670. MINT -Old-fashioned. Mint leaves add 
zest to cool, refreshing drinks as lemonade, ice 
tea, mint juleps. Fine for sauce. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
$2.50, prepaid. 
671. MARJORAM - The young. 
tender tops are used green for flavoring, 
or they may be dried for winter use, for 
flavoring broths, dressings, etc. Pkt. 8c, 
oz. 35c, prepaid. 
674. SAGE - The leaves and tops are 
used very extensively for seasoning. Pkt. 
8c, oz. 35c, prepaid. 
675. SUMMER SAVORY-A hardy 
annual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers 
are fine for flavoring soups, dressings, etc. 
Pkt. 8c, oz. 30c, prepaid. 
676. THYME- The young leaves and 
tops are used for seasoning soups, in dress¬ 
ings, etc. Pkt. 8c, oz. 60c, prepaid. 
in 
lustrous, purple color is very uniform. Pkt. 8c, 
Vs oz. 20c, oz. 30c, 1/4 Ih. $1.00, prepaid. 
and thrive on any soil. Culture same as for 
tomatoes. Pkt. 10c, V2 oz. 40c, oz. 66c, prepaid. 
SPECIAL 
any 
HERB 5 packets 
OFFER above herbs 
30c 
prepaid 
ENDIVE 
305. GREEN CURLED -A very beauti¬ 
ful sort of ivliich the leaves are very light col¬ 
ored, even the outer ones being nearly white. 
They are crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi 
lb. 30c, lb. 90c, prepaid. 
SALSIFY 
Vegetable Oyster 
One ounce for 100 feet of row. 
Sow early and quite deep, giving same culture 
as for parsnips. The roots when cooked are 
appetizing and nutritious, with a mild, oyster¬ 
like flavor. 
592. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
-An improved variety with roots 6 to 8 inches 
long, 1 to 1% inches thick, tapering, smooth, 
dull white. Plants 3 Vz feet tall. Pkt. 8c, oz. 
20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.10, prepaid. 
Vegetable Spaghetti 
314. Smooth, creamy-w'hite 
fruits, 8 inches long and 4 to 
5 inches in diameter. Pick 
fruit when well matured. May 
be stored like squash for win¬ 
ter use. Before cooking, punc¬ 
ture one end of fruit, place in 
kettle of hot water and cook 
20 to 30 minutes. Cut it in 
half, remove center seed core, 
and the flesh will fall out in 
shreds, suggestive of spaghetti. 
May be served hot with salt 
and butter, or with a cream 
sauce. _ As a cold dish, serve 
with vinegar dressing. Pkt. 8c, 
oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, prepaid. 
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