HIGH-GRADE SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS AND SHIPPERS 
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EGGPLANT 
German, Elerpflanze. Italian. Petronclano. 
French, Aubergine. Spanish, Berengena. 
Cultural Directions. —Seed is of slow germination and requires a 
moderate amount of heat. Should be started in hotbeds early in 
March and transplanted to four or six inches apart. Plant out in 
open ground about May 20th, two feet apart in row, and three feet 
between rows. Eggplants are very tender and will not stand frost. 
One ounce will produce 1000 plants. 
Black Beauty. —The best of all. Fruit large, handsome shape 
and of a rich, glossy black color. It is as early as any, very pro¬ 
ductive and thornless. Our stock is excellent. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 34 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs. $32.50. 
Early Long Purple. —Fruit 10 to 12 inches long by 2 to 234 
inches in diameter, and mature early. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 34 lb., 85c.; lb., $3.00; 10 lbs., $27.50. 
FloriUa High Bush. —Plants are large and high, usually bearing 
the fruit off the ground. Fruit medium size, pear-shaped and of a 
purple color. Very productive. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 34 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $32.50. 
Fort Myers Market. —This variety was originated and developed 
at Fort Myers, Fla., where it has been giving Egg Plant growers 
excellent satisfaction. It is of the High Bush type, bearing the fruit 
off the ground. It is similar in shape to Black Beauty and has the 
same glossy black color. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $32.50. 
Manatee Special. —Originated and developed in Manatee County, 
Fla. Possesses the characteristics of both Florida High Bush and 
Black Beauty. The plants are of the High Bush character, being 
taller and more vigorous than Black Beauty, although not quite so 
tall as the true Florida High Bush. Fruits are shorter and thicker 
than Florida High Bush, oval in shape and of a beautiful rich black 
color. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $32.50. 
New Orleans Market. —This special distinct development of the 
High Bush type Egg Plant was selected for larger and shorter fruits 
than are produced by Florida High Bush. They are a dark purple 
and are better shape and color than the old strain of High Bush. 
Fruits are borne off the ground. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; M lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $32.50. 
New York Improved Large Purple. —Fruit large, good shape 
and of a dark purple color, very productive and spineless. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $32.50. 
Simon’s Special High Bush. —This is another development of 
the High Bush type. The fruits are as long as the old type Florida 
High Bush, but instead of narrowing down at the stem end it tapers 
off more gradual, resembling Black Beauty in shape. Color is a rich 
glossy black. The fruit is borne entirely off the ground. It is v.ery 
prolific and is less susceptible to disease than some of the other 
strains of High Bush. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $32.50. 
German, Endiven. 
^enoh, Chicorea 
ENDIVE Italian, Endivla. 
Spanish, Endivla. 
Cultural Directions. —One of the best salads for fall and winter 
use. Endive is not only much used for salads and garnishing, but is 
also desirable for greens. 
For early use sow about April 15th; for later supply sow in July 
in drills fourteen to twenty inches apart and when well started thin 
the plants to one foot apart. When nearly full grown tie the outer 
leaves together over the centre in order to blanch the heart of the 
plant. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian, or Escarolle. —Broad, thick ribs, with 
slightly wrinkled leaves. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; 34 ^b., 35c.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.00. 
French Endive (Wltloof Chicory). —Grown extensively for 
salads, and commands high prices. Must be bleached similar to 
Celery. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 45c.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.50. 
Deep Heart or Improved Full Heart. —Produces twice as many 
leaves as Broad Leaved, which are slightly wrinkled. The best 
broad-leaved variety, 
Pkt., 10 c.; oz., 20c.; lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50; 10 lb. $14.00. 
Giant Fringed, or Oyster. —Very large and grows remarkably 
well in hot weather. Grown largely in New York State, to be shipped 
to the New York Market. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.00. 
Philadelphia Large Green Curled. —A very strong-growing 
mammoth sort with white ribs. Used extensively around Phila¬ 
delphia. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.00. 
Simon’s Bordeaux. —A*mammoth green curled sort with pink 
ribs, grown largely around Philadelphia and New York. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; yi lb., 35c,; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9. 00. 
HORSE RADISH ROOTS 
Mallner-Kren, or Bohemian. —A new variety from Bohemia 
producing very large, pure white roots. Strong sets. 
Doz., 20 c; 25 for 35c; 100 , $1.00; 1000 , $8.00. 
Postage extra. Consult ^^Postal Directions” on Inside front 
cover. One hundred roots weigh 2 pounds. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
German, Krauskohl. Italian, Cavolo Verde. 
French, Chou vert. Spanish, Breton. 
Cultural Directions. —The Siberian and Scotch are the popular 
sorts for fall sowing. Sow from August 15th to October 15th, either 
broadcast or in drills 18 inches apart, and given some cultivation 
they will yield greens throughout the winter. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Blue Scotch.-^Similar to Dwarf Green Curled Scotch except 
that it is of a bluish green color instead of a bright green, and is of 
dwarfer habit. The stem is so short that it rests directly on the 
ground, which protects it from cold. It is hardier than Green 
Curled Scotch and will pass through the winter unharmed as far 
north as Connecticut. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; lb., 30c.; lb., 85c.; 10 lbs., $7.50. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. —The plant is low and compact, 
with large, bright green leaves, curled, cut and crimped so that 
the whole plant resembles a bunch of moss. This variety is quite 
hardy, but will not stand in a temperature below zero. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; M lb., 30c.; lb., 75c.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
Tall Curled Scotch. —Plants of this variety grow two to three 
feet in height, bearing long, plume-like, light green leaves which are 
much cut and deeply curled at the edges. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 30c.; lb., 75c.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
Long Standing Curled Siberian. —The green leaves are very 
large and comparatively plain in the centre, but heavily curled on 
the edge. ^ It is a fast grower, extremely hardy and will stand longer 
in the spring without bolting than anv other variety. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 70c.; 10 lbs., $6.00. 
KOHL RABI 
German, Kohlrabi. Italian, Cavolo Rapa. 
French, Chou-Rave. Spanish, Col de nabo. 
Cultural Directions. —A peculiar vegetable belonging to the 
Cabbage family and forming a turnip-shaped bulb above ground, 
which is used in the same manner as turnips. For garden cultivation, 
give same treatment as Cabbage. Should be used when young and 
tender. Can be sown in June or July for fall use. One ounce will 
sow 200 feet of drill. 
Early Purple Vienna. —Very early, with small top, skin purple. 
Pkt., 10c .; oz., 25c.; 34 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00. 
Short Leaved Early White Vienna. —Extremely early, wdth 
very small tops, thus allowing it to be planted very close. The 
best either for forcing or an outdoor crop. 
Pkt., 10 c.; oz., 25c.; 34 lb., 65c.; lb., $2.25. 
Philadelphia Large Green Curled 
We sell 34 pounds at pound rate, 6 pounds at tan-pound rate, 26 pounds or over at hundred-pound rate* at one variety. 
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