


Culture. Start seed 
in hotbeds or a pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant to open 
ground when danger of frost is past. 
Space 2% to 3 feet each way. Ma- 
turity dates given are from setting 
plants to marketable fruit. One ounce 
238 Black Beauty. 81 days. The 
earliest and one ‘of the best of the 
large-fruited sorts. Its spineless fruit 
is a rich, glossy, purplish black color, 
typical egg-shaped, very large and 
symmetrical. The plants are compact 
yet free branching, and the fruits are 
will produce 1000 plants; %4 pound 
will plant an acre. 
236 New Orleans Market. g5, 
days. No other Eggplant combines the 
many valuable features enjoyed by this 
splendid variety. The ‘‘eggs’’ are of 
large size and of even oblong shape, 
dark purple and of attractive market 
appearance. Its shape and color is bet- 
ter than any other high-bush type. The 
tall and vigorous plants grow 4 to 5 
feet in height and bear all fruit en- 
tirely off the ground. Hardy and re- 
sistant to blight and other diseases, as 
well as heat and drought. A very heavy 
yielder and highly recommended for 
shipping to distant markets. Produces 
over a longer period than most sorts. 
Seed supply. very limited this year -due 
to. weather conditions. Pkt. Oc; % § inches high. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 
oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.50; | oz. 35c; Ib. : 
lb. $6.00. Not prepaid: 5 lbs. $27.50. | 5 Ibs. $17 7s $1.28; Ib. $4.00; 
KOHLRABI 
The delicious, edible part is the pale, whit- 
ish green bulb formed. just above ground. 
Combines the good qualities of the turnip and 
the cabbage, but excels both in nutritive and 
productive qualities. Sow during early fall 
and spring; in rows 18 inches apart, and thin 
to 6 inches apart in the row. Matures in 
about 50 days. One ounce will plant 200 feet 
of row; 3 pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. Best and ear- 
liest variety. Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter, globular, very light green; flesh 
clear white, tender, and crisp, with a mild 
delicate cabbage-like flavor. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 
30c; %4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.00. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. Grown extensively for ‘‘greens.’’ 
Hardier than cabbage. Sow during early fall 
and spring, either broadcast or in rows. For 
large plants, have rows 2 feet apart, and 
thin to 2 feet.in rows. Matures in 90 to 
100 days. One ounce will sow 200 feet of 
row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
67 Dwarf Curled Scotch. gpne low, 
spreading plants bear finely curled, large 
leaves of an attractive green color. Pkt. 
10¢c; oz. 15¢; %4 lb. 40c;_ Ib. $l .25; 
5 lbs. $5.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $8.00. 
7! Blue Curled Scotch. 4 tong -stand- 
ing compact variety with ae, curled, blue- 
green, plume-like leaves. Pkt. 0c; oz. 
15c; % lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00. 
Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $8.00. 

Kale Dwarf Curled Scoteh 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
borne continuously until frost. 
{Oc; % oz. 20c; 
$1.25; lb. $4.00; 5 Ibs. $17.50. 
239 Florida High-Bush. 5 days. 
The plants are vigorous, tall and up- 
right in growth, holding all the fruits 
well off the ground. 
elongated, cylindrical in shape, and of 
a dark purplish color. 
and shipper. Pkt. 
oz. 45c; ea an $1.40; 
5 lbs. $22.5 
237 New York Purple. g3 days. 
Produces 
oval, 
are slightly larger than Black Beauty. 
Perfectly spineless. 
Pkt. 
oz. 35c; %4 lb. 
The fruits are 
A good keeper 
{Oc; % oz. 25c; 
Ib. $5.00; 
an abundance of broad, 
black-purple, glossy fruits that 
Plants grow 30 
LEEKS 
Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute 
for green onions, and superior in tender- 
ness and flavor. The lower portion of the 
plant is used; it is boiled whole or used 
in soups. 
Culture. Sow during the fall and early 
spring, in rows 18 inches apart, covering 
4% inch deep. Thin plants to 6 inches apart 
in the row and draw earth about them like 
celery. One ounce will sow 100 feet of 
row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
330 London Flag. 120 days. A strong- 
growing variety with large, thick stems of 
sweet flavor. Leaves are large.and dark 
green. The most widely used variety for 
both family and market use. Pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 20c; oz. 35¢c; % Ib., $1. 25; Ib. 
$4.00. ; 
33! Monstrous Carentan. 125 aays. 
The largest Leek in cultivation. The stems 
often measure 3 inches in diameter and 
still keep their whiteness and tenderness. 
Hardy garden sort. 
20c; 0z. 35c; % Ib. $1.25; lb. $4.00. 
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS 
Pkt. 10c; % 02... 
New Orleans Market Eggplant 
ENDIVE 
One of the most piquant 
and tasty salads grown. 
Plant seed in early Spring 
or-Fall in rows 18 inches 
apart and thin plants to 
foot apart. One ounce 
sows 100 ft. 
249 Large Green 
Curled. 90 days. Bright 
deep green, finely divided 
leaves which blanch read- 
ily to a rich cream color. 
Pkt. (Oc; ae 15c; %4 lb. 
ees $1.00; 5 Ibs. 
251 Full Heart Bata- 
vian. 90 days. (Hsca- 
‘role.) Develops an upright 
growth, producing a very 
heavy, thick, matted plant 
with large, deep. well-bal- 
anced hearts which blanch 
to a creamy white. But- 
tery in texture and of 
splendid quality. Pkt. 
{Oc; oz. -$5c¢c;. % . Ib. 
Ib. $1.00; 5 
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Ibs. 
Sow early, in rows 1 foot apart, and cover lightly with fine soil. -. 
Most herbs should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun, and — 
thoroughly dried in the shade. 
(*) are perennial. 
281 Anise. 
280 Basil, Sweet. 
stews, ete. 
282 Borage. 
284 *Caraway. 
283 *Catnip or Catmint. 
299 *Chives. Substitute for 
287 *Fennel, Sweet. 
‘288 *Horehound. 
used in cough syrups. 
289 *Lavender. 
290 *Marjoram, Sweet. 
291 *Rosemary. 
292 *Rue. 
293 *Sage. 
294 *Savory, Summer, 
ings. 
295 *Thyme, French. 
296 *Wormwood. Good 
Fine for poultry. 
All Herbs, Pkt. 10c. 
2 16 
Leaves used in salads. 
For flavoring bread. 
Medicinal value. 
onions in 
soups. 
285 Coriander. Used in confectionery. 
298 Dill. Used in making dill pickles. 
Leaves used in sauces, 
salads, and confectionery. 
For flavoring candy; 
Used in perfumes. 
Used as flavoring. 
For seasoning meats. 
Good for roup in fowls. 
For stuffing and seasoning. 
For flavoring dress- 
Leaves and young 
shoots used for seasoning. ie 
worm medicine. 
For seasoning and cordials. 
For flavoring soups, 

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