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FRANK HOWARD,' INC., PITTSFIELD, MASS. 
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EGG PLANT 
Pol. Gruszka milosna 
It. Melanzana 
Fr. Aubergine 
Ger. Eierpflanze 
CULTURE—Sow in hot beds very early in spring, transplant when 2 in. 
high into second bed or small pots, or thin to 4 in. apart. Plant out after 
weather is perfectly settled and warm. Set plants 3 ft. by 2 ft. 
BLACK BEAUTY—Earliest, dark color, 10c pkt., 35c | oz., 60c oz. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS—Old standard variety, 
well adapted to this section. 10c per pkt., 35c | oz., 60c per oz. 
ENDIVE 
Fr. Chicoree Pol. Endywia 
Ger. Endivie It. Indiviariccia 
CULTURE—Sow in June, July or 
August, cover lightly, thin to 8 in. 
apart. Water well if dry. When 
leaves are 6 or 8 in. blanch by tying 
together near top; at approach of 
winter, take up with ball of earth 
and put in cool dry cellar. Handling 
of plants must be done when dry. 
GREEN CURLED—The popular variety, one of the best salads 
for fall and winter use. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c x /i lb. 
MOSS CURLED—10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c Klb. 
BROAD LEAVED—A sweet variety, fall or winter. 10c pkt., 20c 
oz., 60c M lb. 
WHITE CURLED—For early use. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c H lb. Endi e 
F'RNIVrP'T FLORENCE—( Finocchio ). A bulb like vegetable grown above ground, should be 
" IN EjLj about half the height of bulb, served boiled with cream dressing, flavor similar 
10c Pkt., 25c oz., 
Pol. Bania FANCY VARIETY MIXED, 
It. Zucca Many odd shapes. 10c pkt., 25c oz. 
Howard’s N. Y. Egg Plant 
hilled up 
to celery. 
75c M lb. 
GOURDS 
GER C B°latterkohl Kale 0r Borecole ^volo Ricdo verde 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH — Grown for 
winter greens. 10c pkt., 15c oz., 40c 34 lb., $1.25 lb. 
KOHL RABBI (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage) 
Fr. Chou Rave Ger. Knollkohl It. Cavolo rapa 
Pol. Kalarepa 
CULTURE—Sow in Spring in rows 18 in. apart, thin to 8 or 
10 in., when thickened stems are 2 or 3 in. through above ground 
they are ready to eat and should be used at once. Cook same 
as turnips. 
PURPLE VIENNA10c pkt., 25c oz., 75c M lb. 
Pol. Salata 
It. Lattuga 
Solanka 
LETTUCE 
Kohl Rabbi 
Fr. Laitue 
Ger. Lattich Kopfsalat 
CULTURE—Sow in hot beds, and in open ground as soon as it can be 
worked, sow again in 2 weeks for succession. Transplant in rows 8 in. 
apart. Cos should be started very early in hot beds, and to blanch 
should be tied. Lettuce requires very rich ground well pulverized, in 
fact, lettuce to be tender and crisp should have a rapid growth, other¬ 
wise it will be tough and probably bitter. 
BIG BOSTON — About twice the size and one week later 
than The Boston Market, produces large, solid heads, 
light green leaves, slightly tinged brown, smooth. 
Pkt. 10c, Oz. 20c, 34 Lb. 50c. 
GRAND RAPIDS—One of the best forcing varieties, strong 
grower, tender, crisp and retains its freshness a long 
time after it is cut. Leaves loose, light green and curly. 
Pkt. 10c, Oz. 20c, 34 Lb 50c. 
GOLDEN QUEEN,—Medium size, solid heads, early, leaves golden 
yellow, nearly smooth. 
HANSON IMPROVED—Sure header, excellent quality, very sat¬ 
isfactory, leaves outer green, inner white, nearly smooth. 
ICEBERG—Large solid heads, crisp, good flavor, leaves outer light 
green, inner white, quite crumpled. 
NEW YORK CABBAGE,—Not a forcing variety but one of the best 
summer lettuces, forms large heads, leaves outer dark green, 
inner white, quite crumpled. 
PHILADELPHIA BUTTER,—Heads solid, inner leaves yellow. 
PRIZE HEAD,—Non-heading variety, very early, leaves green 
and red, thin, crisp, tender and curly. 
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