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COMSTOCK, FERRE & COMPANY 
DANDELION 
Cultivated as one of the earliest and most health¬ 
ful spring greens. Sow the seed in drills 14 inches 
apart and thin to 3 inches. It is very necessary that 
the seed should be barely covered with earth 
pressed firmly about the seed. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAF An improved va¬ 
riety with thick broad leaves growing upright. 
The most valuable market variety. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 34 lb. $1.35; Lb. $4.50. 
ITALIAN DANDELION (See Asparagus Chic¬ 
ory, pafie 11). 
Black Beauty 
EGG PLANT 
Sow in hotbed in February or March, and when 
2 or 3 inches high thin to 3 inches apart, or trans¬ 
plant into other beds or singly in pots. Transplant 
to open ground in May in rows 3 feet apart, leaving 
2 feet between plants. Requires light warm soil 
for quick development. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID Prolific extra early 
variety. A New England product for northern 
climates. Slightly smaller and more oval than 
Black Beauty but much more prolific and 
much earlier. 
Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; 34 lb. $3.00. 
BLACK BEAUTY An excellent sort for home and 
market use. Fine purple-black fruits of good 
quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 34 lb. $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE A standard 
variety producing a liberal crop of rich purple 
fruits, smooth and glossy in appearance. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 34 lb. $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE Small, extremely early 
long fruited. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 34 lb. $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
DILL 
Grown for its aromatic seeds and foliage. Much 
used with Cucumbers for Dill Pickles. 
MAMMOTH A splendid large-growing variety 
with large heads and abundant deep green 
foliage. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
ENDIVE 
One of the best salad plants, especially valued 
for fall and winter use. Can be sown from April 
until August in drills 15 to 20 inches apart and 
thinned to 10 to 12 inches in the row. When well 
grown, blanch by tying the outer leaves together. 
DEEP HEART (IMPROVED FULL HEARTED 
ESCAROLLE) Broad leaved and full hearted. 
Beautiful extra deep solid heads of slightly 
wrinkled leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 45c; Lb. $1.50. 
BATAVIAN FULL HEARTED (ESCAROLLE) 
An improved form of the broad leaved Endive 
with many leaves in the center, forming a 
full heavy head. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
GREEN CURLED Beautifully curled, deep green 
leaves. Fine for summer and fall use. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
FRENCH ENDIVE (See Witloof Chicory, page 11) 
FENNEL 
FLORENCE, OR NAPLES An Italian vegetable 
with thick stalks which have a delicate Anise 
flavor when blanched. Sow in rich soil and 
thin to 8 inches apart. Requires frequent cul¬ 
tivation and moist soil. Blanch like Celery. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
SICILIAN Very large round stalked variety, early 
and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 16c; 34 lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25. 
SWEET, OR COMMON (See Herbs, page 27), 
LEEK 
A hardy species of Onion with long stems which 
are used in soups. Sow very early in Spring in 
rows about 15 inches apart. Extra large stalks 
can be grown by transplanting. To insure well- 
blanched stems set deep and draw the soil up as the 
plants grow. 
AMERICAN BROAD FLAG A hardy large- 
stalked type, strong growing and productive. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz 25c; 34 lb. 70c; Lb $2.25. 
GIANT ELEPHANT Distinct new variety with 
very large long white stalks 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; Lb. $2.75. 
