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R. L Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn 
EGG PLANT 
CULTURE!. Sow in hotbed in March and April, and when 
two inches high transplant to pots or boxes to develop 
root growth. About June 1st plant in field or garden 2% 
to 3 feet apart each way and cultivate same as cabbage 
or tomato. Protect young plants from sun as much as 
possible, also from potato bugs. 
New York Spineless* 85 days 
The standard for the garden. The plants are stocky and 
low branching and produce extra large dark purple fruit 
of perfect shape. Is the handsomest type and most per¬ 
fect strain of Eggplants, usually bearing eight to ten 
large fruits of the finest quality, during a season. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 30c; lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50. 
Black Beauty* 82 days 
Slightly earlier than the N. Y. Spineless but not so large. 
The skin is of a rich dark purple color, and very desir¬ 
able for market as the skin holds its color for a long 
time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30e; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50. 
BLACK BEAUTY EGGPLANT 
ENDIVE 
This plant furnishes attractive and appetizing salad for 
the fall and winter months, or by repeated sowing a sup¬ 
ply may be had nearly all the year ’round. Useful in 
flavoring soups, stews, etc. Makes delicious greens if 
cooked like spinach. Cultivation same as for lettuce. 
Broad Leaved Batavian* 90 to 95 days 
One of the best varieties for salads. Leaves are broad, 
more or less twisted and waved with bright deep green, 
with nearly white midrib. Inner leaves form a fair head 
which blanches to a creamy white. Crisp, tender, and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
Green Curled* 90 to 95 days 
A hardy and vigorous grower, with bright deep green 
leaves finely cut. The leaves should be tied up in the 
shape of a head for 3 or 4 weeks before using. Is very 
popular with market and home gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
lOc; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
GARLIC 
CULTURE. Prepare the ground as for Onions; separate 
the sets and plant them eight inches apart and four to 
six inches apart in the drill, covering two inches deep. 
When the leaves turn yellow, pull up bulbs. Dry in the 
shade. Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. or more at 25c per lb. If wanted 
by parcel post add postage to cover mailing cost. 
HERBS 
Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best on sandy soil, 
while some are stronger and better flavored when 
grown on soil that is rather poor. In all cases the soil 
should be carefully prepared and well cultivated as the 
young plants are for the most part delicate and easily 
choked out by weeds. 
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, taking 
pains that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over the 
seed. 
Anise. Used for garnishings, and flavorings. Pkt. 5c. 
Balm. Leaves used for making Balm Tea. Pkt. 5c. 
Basil, Sweet. Leaves and shoots used for flavoring soups, 
stews, etc. Pkt. 5c. 
Borage. Leaves used in salads; flowers fine for bees, also 
an aromatic flavor to drinks. Pkt. 5c. 
Caraway. Seed used for flavoring bread, cake, etc.; leaves 
for soups, etc. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
Catnip or Catmint. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c. 
Coriander. Seed used for beverages. Pkt. 5c. 
Dill. Used to flavor cucumber pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
% lb., 25c; 1 lb. 55c. 
Fennel, Sweet. Ornamental; young shoots are used in 
salads, soups and fish sauces; seed in confectionery and 
for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5c. 
Horehouml. For seasoning and cough syrup. Pkt. 5c. 
Lavender. Medical, also used as a perfume. Pkt. 5c. 
Marjoram, Sweet. Tender young shoots and leaves which 
are used green, or dried for flavoring soups, dressings, 
etc. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; *4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
Pennyroyal. Agreeable odor and flavor. Pkt. 5c. 
Rosemary. For flavoring as well as medical. Pkt. 5c. 
Saffron. Used for medicine and also in dyeing. Pkt. 5c. 
Sage. For seasoning. Cut the leaves and tender shoots 
just as the plant is coming into flower. Dry quickly in 
the shade. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; ^4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50. 
Summer Savory. Dried leaves, stems and flowers used 
for flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 
75c; 1 lb. $3.00. 
Thyme. Used for a headache tea, also for flavoring. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 75c; % lb. $2.50. 
KALE 
CULTURE. Sow in May or June and cultivate the same 
as cabbage. Makes excellent greens and is improved by 
light frosts. More hardy than cabbage. 
Dwarf Curled* 55 days 
A very finely curled dwarf spreading variety. Foliage 
is long and bright green. Is even more hardy than cab¬ 
bage. Produces excellent greens for winter and spring. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
Tall Curled* 60 days 
This variety grows to a height of two to three feet, 
bearing long plume-like leaves of a light green color. 
Is rather improved than injured by fairly heavy frosts. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
KOHL-RABI 
CULTURE. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, % to % Inch 
deep. When a few inches high thin to 6 to 8 inches apart 
in the row and cultivate same as beet. Bulbs grow above 
ground. Roots should be prepared like turnips or cauli¬ 
flower for cooking. Are much sweeter than turnips. 
Early White* 55 to 65 days 
Very early, producing small white bulbs. Used especi¬ 
ally for forcing. One of the best for table use. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 05c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
Early Purple 60 to 70 days 
The bulbs are purple on surface; the flesh light green. 
A few days later than the White but a little larger and 
more heat resistant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. OOc; 1 lb. 
$2.75. 
LEEK 
CULTURE. Sow about May 1st in drills 12 inches apart 
from % to 1 inch deep. When 6 inches high transplant 
to rows 15 inches apart and 5 inches apart in row, setting 
the plants in the ground up to their center leaves and 
drawing this ground up as they grow, causing them to 
bleach. 
American Flag* 
A strong growing variety, producing large thick stems 
which have a sweet flavor. Leek is excellent for stews, 
soups, or creamed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1 lb. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
