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GILL BROS. SPECIAL SNOWBALL — An ex¬ 
cellent late shipping: variety grown extensively in 
the Portland territory. Grown from Reimann stock. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 65c; oz. $2.00; 1 lb. $6.00; 
lb. $22.00. 
CATSKILL SNOWBALL—A selected strain of 
Snowball Cauliflower that is popular with shippers. 
The flower is solid, white and uniform, and of 
even surface. Postpaid. Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 65c; oz. $2.00; 
i lb. $6.00; lb. $22.00. 
GIANT EASY BLANCHING—The large, solid, 
pure white heads are produced near the ground on 
short stems but the leaves are extra long, while 
the inner leaves fold closely about the head, mak¬ 
ing them almost self protecting. This self protect¬ 
ing habit insures a greater number of first grade 
heads and the long leaves protect the heads in 
hauling or crating. The plants have strong vitality 
and are unusually free from disease. Valuable for 
early spring cutting. Postpaid. Pkt. 15c; 1 oz. 75c; 
oz. $2.50; 2 lb. $8.00; lb. $30.00. 
GILT EDGE or MT. HOOD SNOWBALL—Very 
large, heavy heads of finest Quality. The flower is 
Quite smooth and regular and pure white when 
bleached. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 65c; oz. $2.00; 
i lb. $6.00; lb. $20.00. 
DANISH GIANT DRY WEATHER — We recom¬ 
mend Gilt Edge. 
WIBOLT’S EXPRESS — An excellent Snowball 
type with a rather short stalk that may be used 
for both early and main crop plantings. The dark 
green foliage gives protection to the head and the 
short stalk adds protection against wind. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 70c; oz. $2.00; 2 lb. $6.00; lb. $20.00. 
ALL SEASONS—Probably a cross between Al¬ 
giers and Early Snowball. The only Snowball type 
that is free from foolheads which result from stand¬ 
ing in the plant bed too long. It is also more free 
from root maggot injury than other Snowball sorts 
and is the best for growing in the summer as it 
withstands heat exceptionally well. Ideal for plant 
growers on account of its unusual vitality. Post¬ 
paid. Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 45c; oz. $1.25; 2 lb. $4.00. 
VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT SPECIAL (Italian 
Type)—A hardy, tall-growing cauliflower, making 
extra large white heads. The leaves are dark green 
and being extra long can easily be broken over the 
heads to protect them. Remarkably vigorous and 
thrifty. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; | oz. 55c; oz. $1.00; 
1 lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 
MAMMOTH WHITE—Season December to Febru¬ 
ary. Long, tapering, heavy ribbed leaves; inner 
leaves curling about the solid white heads. Post¬ 
paid. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 35c; oz. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
PURPLE ITALIAN—Heads like cauliflower, stems 
green, flower purple on top, but this color disap¬ 
pears when cooked. Same season as Autumn Giant 
Cauliflower. Postpaid. Pkt 10c; i oz. 35c; oz. $1.00; 
i lb. $3.00. 
BROCCOLI 
*ST. VALENTINE OREGON SPECIAL—The best 
sort for spring shipment, the solid, handsome, white 
heads being of immense size and ready in February. 
It is extensively grown around Roseburg, Oregon, 
for Eastern shipment. 
This special stock was grown by ourselves and is 
well typed. It is much earlier than the imported 
strain and very hardy. Much Oregon grown broc¬ 
coli seed is inferior, but you will find this strain 
well developed for commercial crops. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 35c; oz. $1.00; 2 lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 
ST. VALENTINE IMPORTED—This strain makes 
splendid commercial heads, maturing about 2 or 3 
weeks later than our special stock above. The seed 
is imported from the originator in England. In 
most localities it is desirable for growers to plant 
with both the early and late strain so as to avoid 
over-production at any one time. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
1 oz. 35c; oz. $1.00; 2 lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 
OMEGA—White heads, one month later than St. 
Valentine. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 35c; oz. $1.00; 
1 lb. $3.00. 
Carrot, Gill’s Special Nantes 
GREEN BROCCOLI 
IMPROVED EARLY CALABRESE—A valuable 
Italian vegetable forming heads of deep green, just 
about the same color as the foliage. After the main 
head is cut smaller heads branch out below. It is 
very tender, nutritious and delicious, and can be 
raised as easily as cabbage. Plant the seed May 15th 
and transplant July 25th to August 15th, in the same 
manner as other cauliflower or broccoli. It is very 
hardy and is not injured by light, so needs no pro¬ 
tection. Light frosts will not injure it. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
HERB SEEDS—FOR PLANTING 
(All Herb Seed Prices Postpaid.) 
ANISE—Used as a cordial and for garnishing 
and flavoring. Seeds have an agreeable aromatic 
taste. Pkt. 10c. 
BASIL (Sweet)—For flavoring soups, stews and 
highly seasoned dishes. Pkt. 10c. 
CARAWAY—Used for flavoring of bread, pastry, 
etc. Pkt. 10c. 
CATNIP or CATMINT—The leaves are used for 
seasoning. It also makes an excellent bee pasture. 
Pkt. 10c. 
CHIVES—Leaves used in salads and for flavoring 
soups and stews. Pkt. 10c. 
CORIANDER—The seeds are used in the manu¬ 
facture of liQuors and confectionery. Pkt. 10c. 
DILL — Mammoth variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15«; 
2 lb. 30c; lb. 85c. 
FLORENCE FENNEL—An Italian vegetable with 
thick leaf stem. It is served boiled or sliced, also 
cooked in soups. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 2 lb. 90c. 
HOREHOUND—Used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
MARJORAM (Sweet)—The leaves and the ends 
of the shoots are esteemed for seasoning in summer 
and are also dried for winter use. Pkt. 10c. 
MINT (Old Fashioned)—For mint sauce. Pkt. 10c. 
ROSEMARY—The aromatic leaves are used for 
seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
SAGE—Hardy perennial, extensively used for 
seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy annual. The dried 
stems, leaves and flowers are extensively used for 
flavoring, in dressings and soups. Pkt. 10c. 
THYME—Used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
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