BOISE, IDAHO 
OUR CANTALOUPE SEED GROWN AT ROCKY FORD 
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EGG PLANT 
CULTURE—Sow in hotbeds very early in the spring; thin 
them out as soon as big enough to be handled to 3 or 4 inches 
each way, and transplant to 2 or 3 feet apart in very rich, 
warm ground. Do not plant them outside till the nights are 
real warm, as the least frost will, if it does not kill them, 
check the growth, and it will take two or three weeks before 
they get over it. Hoe often and hill up gradually till they 
blossom. One ounce to 1,500 plants. 
New York Improved (Large Purple Spineless). This variety 
has about superseded all others, both for market and home 
garden; a favorite in Idaho. Our stock is extra selected, direct 
from the best growers. Pkt. 10c; M oz. 15c; oz. 50c; ^4 lb. $1.50. 
Black Beauty. Popular variety. Plants thrifty, 24 to 30 inches 
tall, commonly bear 4 to 6 large fruits, which are smooth, 
broad egg-shape; unifoiTn; very rich dark purple and retain 
the color a long time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; M lb. $2.00; lb. $6.00. 
ENDIVE 
CULTURE—It is the same as lettuce. In order to bleach 
the green varieties, gather all the green leaves together and 
tie them for a few days. It furnishes an appetizing salad for 
all the fall and winter months. 
Green Curled. Leaves finely cut and lacineated; bleaches very 
readily. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c. 
GERMACO HOTENTS 
The largest and strongest protector—552 cubic inches of PRO¬ 
TECTED AREA. Individual hot house for each plant. Place 
soil on edge of Hotents and not against sides. Prices, $13.00 
per 1000; $6.75 per 500; $1.50 per 100; 25c per doz. 
Setter $1.95 
GARLIC 
The garlic is the most pungent of all the onion family. It is 
much used in the south of Europe. The root or bulb is com¬ 
posed of many small bulbs called “cloves”, which are planted 
in the spring 6 to 8 inches apart, and in August the bulbs are 
ready to gather. Bulbs, lb. 30c. Ask for quantity price. 
GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY 
For pies, preserves and jams. Give them the same care 
as tomatoes. 
Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 35c. 
KOHL-RABI 
CULTURE—Sow in the spring in rows 18 inches apart, 
afterwards thinning to 8 to 10 inches in the row. The edible 
part of the turnip-shaped bulb is formed by the enlargement 
of the stem. When used for the table they should be cut when 
quite small, as it is then very tender and delicate, but if 
allowed to reach its full size it becomes tough and stringy. 
One ounce produces 2,000 plants. 
Early White Vienna. The earliest and best for forcing; very 
tender; excellent for table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c. 
Early Purple Vienna. Same as above, only differs in color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ^ lb. 60c. 
LEEK 
CULTURE—A hardy species of onion sown in drills or 
broadcast. When 6 inches high, transplant into rows a foot 
apart, setting the plants 4 to 5 inches deep, and about 6 inches 
apart in the rows. Used mostly in soups and stews. One ounce 
to 1000 plants. 
Large London or Scotch Flag. This Leek, aside from being 
valuable for soups and salads, when bleached makes an excel¬ 
lent dish if sliced and cooked like green peas. Pkt, 10c; oz. 25c; 
Vi lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
LETTUCE 
CULTURE — For a family garden plant as soon as the 
ground is open in the spring, covering the seed about Vi inch 
deep, and thin out if necessary as the plants develop. Repeat 
each two weeks if a continuing supply is desired. 
For a commercial crop. Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon. 
Plant early in the spring in rows 18 inches apart and thin out 
plants to 10 to 12 inches. Some growers have been quite suc¬ 
cessful planting the seed in the late fall just before the 
ground freezes. For a fall crop, plant seed between July 25 
and August 10 and your success will largely depend on how 
good a weather prophet you are. If a warm fall your plants 
may shoot to seed. If planted too late they may be frozen 
down before large enough to ship. Weather conditions are a 
dominating factor in commercial lettuce production. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
New York No. 12 is the best head lettuce for market gardeners 
and commercial growers. The solid heads are beautifully 
blanched to a creamy white with few bright green outer 
leaves; splendid quality. No. 12 is a hardy, rapid grower, deep 
rooted and resistant to drouth, and sure to head under favor¬ 
able conditions. Pkt, 10c; oz, 20c; V4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
Los Angeles-New York or Wonderful. Very similar to above 
No. 12. Also a good header. Used extensively as a commercial 
crop producer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
New York No. 515. Similar in habit and head formation to 
New York No. 12, but color is brighter green and the head 
somewhat better formed and smoother. Sure-heading and re¬ 
sists tipburn in warm weather as well as any firm heading 
lettuce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
California Cream Butter. Heads large, round, and of a beauti¬ 
ful appearance. The outer leaves are medium green marked 
with small brown spots; inner leaves of a rich cream color. 
Medium early, and makes a good sort for summer use. Qual¬ 
ity very good, rich, buttery flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 
lb. $1.00. 
Early Prize Head. It forms a large head and remains tender 
and crisp throughout the season; it is prompt to head but the 
leaves are very large, crimped, slow to seed, and of superior 
flavor; bright green tinged brownish red on edge. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Improved Hanson. A white seeded lettuce of American origin, 
especially adapted to outdoor culture. The leaves are crum¬ 
pled, the head proper is hard, tender and crisp, with white 
blanched appearance at the center. The average size is quite 
large. In table quality this lettuce is free from bitter taste, 
having sweet, rich flavor, even to the outer leaves. Resists 
heat and drouth well, and is slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 
Big Boston. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; lb, $1.00. 
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Early Curled Simpson. One of the best early sorts for market 
or family use; recommended for general cultivation. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Grand Rapids. As a lettuce for greenhouse forcing, this vari¬ 
ety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list, being of quick 
growth, little liable to rot, and standing for some days after 
being fit to cut. The plant is upright and forms a large, loose 
head or cluster of yellowish green leaves. Slightly crimped 
and blistered and rather thin. It will stand shipping long dis¬ 
tances better than most sorts. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; ^ lb, 40c; 
lb. $1.25. 
Black Seeded Simpson. One of the best, either for forcing 
under glass or for open ground culture. It forms large thin, 
loose leaves, light green color, very tender, crisp and of fine 
quality. A fine sort for summer, as it withstands the heat; 
also for the home garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
