Vegetales for the Epicure 
Curled Endive for 
Crisp Salads 

304, FLORIDA DEEP HEART — (88 
days.) A great improvement over the Broad 
Leaved Batavian; the plant is large and vigor- 
ous, with broad, thick leaves; many infolding 
leaves form a deep compact heart, well-blanched 
and of excellent quality. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 
35c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
305. GREEN CURLED—4A very beauti- 
ful sort of which the leaves are very light col- 
ored, even the outer ones being nearly white. 
They are crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 
Ib. 30c, lb. 90c, prepaid. 
C 
The roots are used 
° Turnip Rooted 
Celery 
in salads or boiled like 
parsnips, or turnips, and have a celery flavor. 
They keep well all winter. Celeriac may be 
cooked and served with cream sauce, or used 
as a salad. 
199. LARGE ERFURT — Boots large, 
smooth, turnip-shaped, excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, % lb. 70c, prepaid. 
Egg Plant 
One ounce will produce 1,000 plants, 
Sow seed in hotbed in March, when an inch 
high, pot in 3-inch pots. Set out about June 
1st, 2% feet apart. 
302. BLACK BEAUTY — Desirable for 
the northern states. Earlier than New York 
Spineless, The fruits are broad, thick, of most 
attractive form and finest flavor. Their rich, 
lustrous, purple color is very uniform. Pkt. 8c, 
Y% oz. 20c, 0z. 30c, Y% Ib. $1.00, prepaid. 
Leek 
312. LONDON FLAG — A species of 
onion ideal for flavoring soups. Thin plants to 
6 inches apart, When 8 inches high transplant 
in rows 10 inches apart, deep as possible to 
blanch neck, Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y% 1b. $1.25, ppd. 
Mustard 
FORDHOOK FANCY — A hand- 
mild variety, slow to bolt seed stalks; 
bright green, plume-like, with fringed 
edges. Delicious as a salad, or cut and boiled 
like spinach. The reddish-brown seed is used 
for flavoring and in pickles, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
14 Ib, 20c, Ib. 50c, prepaid. 
315. 
some, 
leaves 

Recipe for Huckleberry Pie 
Wash and stem 21% quarts berries, cover with water and 
let come to a boil. Add '% teaspoon soda, boil one 
minute and drain. Add one cup cold water to berries, 
cook until soft, then mash and add 11% cups sugar, juice 
of 14 lemon and boil about 15 minutes, Remove from 
stove and cool. When ready to put in pie crust add one 
heb hena tapioca, Dot with butter, add top crust and 
ake. 
For canning, use above directions (omitting tapioca and 
butter) cooking berries at least 45 minutes after sugar and 
lene juice have been added. Pour into sterilized jars and 
seal. 

Kale or Borecele 
This member of the cabbage family does not 
form heads, but is grown for greens. Can be 
sown late, as plants continue to grow late in the 
season. A heavy frost improves. the flavor and 
quality of the thick, crumpled leaves. 
75. DWARF GREEN CURLED—Plant 
is low and compact with large, bright green 
. leaves, curled, and wrinkled. A healthy vege- 
table, and one of the most palatable when well 
cooked. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 25c, lb. 85c, 
prepaid. 
76. TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 
: —Hardy plants with leaves deeply cut; curled 
green in color. Very tender 
at edges, light 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Y% Ib. 
after exposure to frost. 
25c, Ib. 85c, prepaid. 
Garden Huckleberries 
Make Delicious Pies, Preserves 
and Jams 
655. The berries are borne in clusters and 
when ripe are a shining black color, about 
% to % inch in diameter. Plants grow 3 
feet tall and thrive on any soil. Culture 
saine as for tomatoes. Pkt. 10c, 4% oz. 40c, 
oz, 65c, prepaid. See recipe below. 
S 
One ounce for 100 feet of row. 
Sow early and quite deep, giving same culture 
as for parsnips. The roots when cooked are 
appetizing and nutritious, with a mild, oyster- 
like flavor. 
592. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
—An improved variety with roots 6 to 8 inches 
long, 1 to 1% inches thick, tapering, smooth, 
dull white. Plants 3% feet tall. Pkt. 5c, oz, 
15c, Y% lb. 50c, lb. $1.50, prepaid. 

. Vegetable 
Oyster 
Also Known 
as Golden 
Macaroni 
or Noodle 
Squash 
Vegetable Spaghetti 
314.” Smooth, 
white fruits, 8 
and 5 inches thick. Pick 
when well matured, Store 
like squash for winter. Be- 
fore cooking, puncture one 
end, place in kettle of hot 
creamy- 
inches long 
water and cook 30 minutes, 
Cut in half, remove center 
seed core, and flesh will fall 
out in shreds, suggestive of 
spaghetti. Serve hot with 
salt and butter, or with a /° 
cream sauce. Pkt. 8c, oz. ; 
20c, % 1b. 70c, prepaid. 




Kohlrabi 
isa 
delicious 
vegetable. 
VIENNA. 
One ounce for 200 feet of row, 
Sow the seed in light, rich soil as early in 
spring as possible. Thin to 6 inches apart in 
the row. Sow at intervals of 10 days for suc- 
cessive crops. Ready for use when 2 to 2% 
inches in diameter. 
310. EARLY PURPLE — (62 days.) 
Dwarf plants having short, green leaves with 
purple stems and veins. Bulbs globular purple, 
with white, tender flesh. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, % 
lb. 60c, Ib. $2.25, prepaid. 
311. EARLY WHITE VIENNA— Very 
handsome, white fruit. Excellent both for fore- 
ing and open ground; flesh white and very ten- 
der; leaves short. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, %4 Ib, 60¢, 
lb, $2.25, prepaid. 
HAerks 
To Flavor, Season and Garnish 
To keep over winter, cut on_a dry day, just 
before they are in full bloom. Dry in the shade 
and store in air-tight Mason jars. 
663. DILL—Seeds have an aromatic odor 
and pungent taste. Used for pickles. Pkt. 5¢, 
0z. 10c, YQ lb, 45c, lb. 85c, prepaid. 
671. MARJORAM — The young, tender 
tops are used green for flavoring, or they may 
be dried for winter use, for flavoring broths, 
dressings, etc. Pkt. 8c, oz. 40c, prepaid. 
674. SAGE—tThe leaves and tops are used 
very extensively for seasoning. Pkt. 10c, 02. 50¢, 
prepaid. 
675. SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy an 
nual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers aré 
fine for flavoring soups, dressings, etc. Pkt. 8¢, 
oz. 40c, prepaid. 
676. THYME—tThe young leaves and tops 
are used for seasoning soups, in dressings, ete. 
(Complete crop failure.) 

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