LETHERMAN’S SEED HOUSE. Canton, Ohio 
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EGGPLANT 
Odd ounce of seed for 2,000 plants, l/i pound to an acre. 
CULTURE—Sow seed in March in hotbeds or seed boxes, and when 3 inches high transplant into small pots. 
Plant outdoors after the weather has become warm. The rows should be 3 feet apart and the plants set 2 feet 
apart in the row. Hoe frequently to keep soil loose and fine. 
Black Beauty Eggplant 
ENDIVE 
Ounce of seed to 100 feet of row. 
41/2 pounds to an acre. 
Sow seed in April for early use, or for late 
use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high, 
transplant or thin plants to 8 inches apart. 
To blanch hearts, raise leaves and tie to¬ 
gether over heart. 
WHITE CURLED. A very distinct small variety 
with finely curled leaves, creamy white at 
the heart. Ribs are broad and slightly 
tinged rose. Handsome in appearance 
and of fine flavor, excellent for sa lad. Pkt. 
lOc, oz. 15c. 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
GREEN CURLED. Leaves are finely cut giv¬ 
ing it a mossy appearance, the full center 
blanches readily to white, a hardy vigorous 
grower especially good for fall and winter 
use. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c, lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
BATAVIAN FULL HEARTED (Award of 
Merit 1934). Inside leaves form a rather 
solid head which blanches creamy white. 
Crisp, tender, bright, deep green leaves 
with thick midribs. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c, 
lb. 45c. lb. $1.50. 
BLACK BEAUTY. The plants of this sort 
are remarkably healthy in their growth, and 
produce an abundance of large fruits 
earlier than the New York Improved. The 
skin is rich purplish black, making the fruit 
very attractive in appearance. Entirely 
spineless. The fruits are solid, tender and 
of excellent flavor. Make a good show on 
the market-stall, always bring good prices. 
Pkt. lOc, 1/2 oz. 20c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.15, 
lb. $4.00. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. The lead¬ 
ing sort for home and market. Plant is a 
vigorous grower. Fruit large, fine and free 
from thorns, and produced until frost. Skin 
f'ch purple. Flesh white and of good flavo. 
Pkt. lOc, 1/2 oz. 20c, oz. 35c, lb. $1.15, 
lb. $4.00. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
One ounce will sow a row 150 feet long. 
4 pounds to an acre. 
Sow seed early in the Spring. Thin the 
plants until they are from 6 to 8 inches apart 
in the row. Sow in June for the fall. Frost 
improves the quality. 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Largely 
grown for "greens" during fall and winter, 
is used like Spinach; also useful in garnish¬ 
ing. Leaves rich bright green color. Pkt. 
5c, oz. lOc, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c. 
DWARF SIBERIAN. This sort will stand very 
cold weather. The leaves are broad, blue- 
green, finely curled. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, 
lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale 
