Eierpflanze (Ger.) 
EGG PLANT 
Melanzani (It.) 
A packet of seed will produce about 50 plants; an ounce about 2000 plants. 
This delicious vegetable should be in every garden. It is also a profitable crop to grow for market. 
In sowing Egg 1 lant seed, care should be taken not to cover it more than \i in. deep, and to keen 
the temperature from 70 to 90 degrees. For the home garden it is often more satisfactory to buy the 
plants. See page 8 2. 1 he young plants are often injured by insects, to prevent which it is a good plan 
to dust with Sulrote even before the plants are set in the open ground. Plant in rows 3 feet apart each 
way. I he plants do best on rather light rich soil. In the North the seed should be sown in March under 
glass and the plants set out the last of May. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID. (NEW.) A 
1939 All-America Winner. The earliest large 
fruited eggplant. See photo and description 
on page 4. 
Pkt. 15c; M Oz. 35c; Oz. 90c; Lb. $2.75. 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF PURPLE or Black 
Prince. Valuable for northern latitudes where 
the seasons are short. The fruit is not large but 
is very early, prolific and very dark. The quality 
is excellent. Recommended for home gardens 
where medium size fruit is wanted. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; % Lb. $1.35; Lb. $4.50. 
“ We hare been using Harris Seeds for more than ten 
years and still think they are best.” 
Mrs. Gilbert Stewart, East Meredith, N. Y. Feb. tt, 1939. 
BLACK BEAUTY. True Early Strain. This is 
the kind grown most extensively by market 
gardeners. It is the finest stock we have ever 
seen. I he fruit is large and handsome and of a 
deep and rich color. The plants are of robust 
growth and are very prolific. Our stock is early, 
ripening large crops before frost even in our 
short seasons here in the North. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; M Lb. $1.45; Lb. $4.85. 
Early Long Purple. Fine for Home Gardens. 
An early variety with dark purple fruit 6 to 8 
inches long and 2 to 3 inches through. The 
fruit is of excellent quality and just the right 
, size for slicing. Early and prolific. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; J4 Lb. $1.35; Lb. $4.50. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant 
Endive 
Full Heart Batavian Green Curled ( Chicory) 
This photo shows the two types of Endive,- Broad Leaved (left) and Curled (right). 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN (Escarole). Large, thick leaves, dark green, 
curled slightly on the edges. Forms a large compact head which blanches 
to a beautiful light yellow and is of the finest quality, being very mild 
and without bitterness. Broad leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; M Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
FLORIDA DEEP HEART. Has large broad leaves, which make a heavy 
plant with a full deep heart. This is an improvement over Full Heart 
Batavian and the best of the broad leaved varieties. True stock. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; M Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
“French Endive” or Witloof Chicory 
Special Selected Stock 
Cichorien-Wurzel (Ger.) Cicora selvatica (It.) 
An ounce of seed will produce 3000 to 5000 roots, a packet 300 to 500 roots. 
Full directions for raising the crop will be sent to anyone interested. 
This so-called “French Endive” or more properly Witloof Chicory is a 
most appetizing and delicious salad and is so easily raised that everyone 
can enjoy it all winter with very little trouble. Seed sown in May or June 
produces roots which, when taken up and placed in sand in a warm dark 
place, throw out large tender white sprouts which are used as salad. These 
sprouts are commonly called “French Endive.” 
The seed we offer is the best strain we know. It was grown from espe¬ 
cially selected full grown “forced” plants and will produce large compact 
heads which often weigh over 14 lb. each. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; M Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
Garlic 
Knoblauch (Ger.) Aglio (It.) 
Used for flavoring. The bulbs are divided into “cloves” or flakes and 
set out like onion sets about4 inches apart in the row, and covered 2 inches 
deep. When the tops die down take up the bulbs and dry in a shady place. 
Bulbs only. Lb. 20c; Lb. 45c transportation paid. Not paid: 5 Lbs. or 
more 35c per Lb. 
Endivien (Ger.) ENDIVE Endivia (It.) 
A packet of seed will sow 10 feet of row; 1 ounce 100 feel. 
Endive makes excellent salads, especially in autumn and winter. It is 
easily grown and takes little space in the garden. Sow in rows 18 in. apart, 
thinning the plants to a foot apart any time from early spring until July 
1st in the Northern states. For fall and winter use the seeds should be sown 
about July 1st. To blanch, draw the outer leaves over the center and tie 
them or they may be blanched by placing a narrow board down the center 
of the row over the heads. This should be done when the plants are nearly 
full grown. It is best to blanch a few at a time for family use. 
DEEP HEART FRINGED. An outstanding new endive of great merit. 
See photograph and description on page 3. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; \4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.50. 
GREEN CURLED PANCALIER. Full Hearted Strain. Grows larger 
than Green Curled and the leaves are not quite so finely cut. It is later 
in maturing but when well grown it forms a large full heart of fine quality. 
The blanched heads are an attractive, delicate yellow in the heart. 
Used largely by market growers. Pink Ribbed. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; y Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
GREEN CURLED. (Sometimes called “Chicory.”) The leaves are 
large and finely cut and curled and easily blanch to a creamy white in 
the center. This is a most popular curled variety. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; M Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
French Endive. Forced Heads of Witloof Chicory 
It is easy to raise delightful winter salad. 
PLANET JR. WHEEL HOES AND SEEDERS 
Whether your garden is large or small, a Planet Jr. tool will do the 
work better and quicker. A large variety of wheel hoes and seeders 
to fit every garden need. Sturdily made and will last a lifetime. 
See page 88. Send for complete catalogue. 
HARRIS’ SEEDS—1940 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., Moreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y 
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