‘48 Vegetable Seeds 

A single head of Grand 
Rapids Lettuce. Large 
but crisp and tender. 



Kohlrabi, White Vienna 
Egg Plant 
Culture—Egg Plant likes rich moist soil. Start 
seed early in hot beds or boxes and transplant 
once before setting out in the open ground when 
it is thoroughly warm. In the garden the plants 
may be set 2 feet apart in the rows which are 
214 to 3 feet apart. One ounce should produce 
1500 to 2000 plants, 4 ounces enough for an acre. 
3784 NEW YORK SPINELESS. Best main crop 
variety about 10 days later than Black Beauty, 
but larger and more prolific. Each plant often 
bears 8 to 10 nice ‘‘Eggs’’ of deep rich purple. 
Fruits perfectly spineless. Our strain of seed is 
of Superfine Quality. Pkt. 5c; %4 oz. 18¢; 
Oz. 50c. 
3785 BLACK BEAUTY. Earliest good variety, 
is best for Northern States. Dwarf growing, 
fruits 2 to 3 lbs. Holds dark purple color for a long 
eae de; 14 oz. 18¢e; Oz. 50c; %4 Ib. 


Endive 
3794 GREEN CURLED. Best known variety. 
Highly prized as a salad during autumn and early 
winter. Also may be served like Spinach. Seeds 
should be sown in July and transplanted in rows 
in last of August. For early summer use, sow seed 
in early spring. Blanching may be done by tying 
up the outer leaves or by covering with straw. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. LSc; 4 Ib. 45e. 
3795 BATAVIAN BROAD LEAVED. Escarole. 
Full hearted. Broad, deep green waved leaves 
and thick creamy-white midribs. Inner leaves 
form a cluster head which blanches white, crisp 
and tender. Pkt. Sc; Oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 45c. 
Herbs 
Most varieties of Herbs thrive best in sandy soil 
and some are stronger and better flavored when 
grown on rather poor soil. Sow as early as possible, 
in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking 
pains that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over 
the seed, or they may be planted as a second 
crop, the seeds sown in beds in April and the 
plants set out in June. Most of them should be 
cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun and 
thoroughly dried in the shade. 
3815 MAMMOTH DILL. 2 or 2% feet. Used for 
making Dill Pickles. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15e. 
3811 ANISE. Seeds used medicinally and in cooling 
cordials. Pkt. 10c. 
3812 SWEET BASIL. The leaves and tender tips 
used in soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. 10c. 
3813 CARAWAY. Seeds used in confections, cakes 
and medicinally. Pkt. 10c. 
3814 CORIANDER. Seed used for flavoring con- 
fections and garnishing. Pkt. 10c. 
3816 SWEET MARJORAM. Leaves and tender 
shoots used for flavoring, green or dried. Pkt. 1 0c. 
381'7 SAGE. Leaves used either green or dried for 
flavoring. Pkt. 10c. 
3818 SUMMER SAVORY. The young shoots, 
leaves and flowers used for seasoning, especially 
with String Beans. Pkt. 10c. 
3810 MIXED HERBS. A mixture of these and 
many other popular varieties. Pkt. 10c. 



New York Spineless 
Eg¢ Plant 


Green Curled Endive 
Lettuce 
Culture—To be of best quality, Lettuce should be quickly 
grown. Likes plenty of moisture and fertility, will stand cool 
even cold, soil and weather. Sow seed thickly, covering 1% to Vy, 
inch deep in rows 12 to 16 inches apart, thin as soon as well 
started to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. Heading varieties need 
more room and transplanting. Plants for extra early may be 
started under glass or in a box in a sunny window. Any sunny 
corner of the garden may be prepared early and a little Lettuce 
started. One ounce should sow about a 125 foot row and produce 
around 3000 plants, 3 Ibs. will produce enough for an acre. 
Head Lettuce 
3854 CREAMY HEARTS. (Black Seed) Cabbage 
heading variety, thick, fleshy, bright green leaves. 
Hearts golden-yellow, crisp and buttery. Heads 
somewhat conical when young, but large and 
round when mature. Fine producer, sure-header. 
Fine for home garden or market use. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15e; 4 lb. 45c. 
3846 TEMPLIN-BRADLEY’S EARLIHEAD. An 
early, sure-heading variety with dark green, 
erinkled leaves. Heads large, compact and pro- 
duce crisp, solid snow-white hearts of the finest 
oan Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75e; Lb. 
3849 NEW YORK. Los Angeles or Cabbage or 
Wonderful. (White Seed) One of the largest 
varieties, forming immense heat-resisting heads. 
Outer leaves dark green, heart blanches white, 
crisp and tender. This variety sold by produce 
men and grocers as Iceberg. Pkt. Sc; Oz. 25c. 
3851 IMPROVED HANSON. pWalte Seed) In 
table quality is perfection itself. Free from bitter 
taste. Medium sized, tender, crisp heads. Leaves 
curly with fringed edges. Pkt. 5c; Oz. L5Sc; 
Y4 Ib. 45ce. 
3853 TRUE ICEBERG. (White Seed) Large 
crisp heading variety, very firm and solid. Leaves 
light green, fringed and wavy with edge tipped 
bronze. Heart white. Very good flavor, excellent 
for home garden but not a shipping variety. 
Pkt. Sc; Oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 45c. 
3848 BIG BOSTON. (White Seed) Big, tender, 
cabbage-heading Lettuce. Sure to please the most 
critical grower. The most popular of all head 
Lettuces. Medium large, finely shaped with slight 
tinge of brown on outer leaves. Pkt. Sc; Oz. 15c; 
4 lb. 45c. 
3847 TEMLEY EVERGOOD. (White Seed) Forms 
head quickly, has tender, golden-yellow inner 
leaves and heart. Delicious. Head medium small, 
hard and compact. Heads well under almost all 
conditions. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 4 lb. 40c. 
3852 CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Royal 
Summer Cabbage or German Butter. (Black 
Seed) Reliable. Heads are rich, creamy-yellow 
inside, tender buttery flavor. Outer leaves green, 
spotted brown. Stands hot dry weather. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 40c. 
3855 MAY KING. Earliest heading Lettuce. 
Compact, light yellowish-green tinged reddish- 
brown and the heart blanching a rich golden- 
yellow of excellent quality. Pkt. Se; Oz. Lic. 

Kale or Borecole 
3826 DWARF GREEN CURLED. Quickly grows 
a mass of tender fleshy green leaves for boiling 
greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 25c. 
3827 TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Pro- 
duces an abundance of dark green heavily curled 
and wrinkled leaves of excellent quality. Grows 
24 to 30 inches tall. Pkt. 8c; Oz. 1 2c; '41b. 3Oc, 

Kale, Dwarf Green Curled 

Templin-Bradley’s New Earlihead 



Creamy Hearts Lettuce 
Curled or Leaf Lettuce 
3839 EXTRA SELECT GRAND RAPIDS. (Black 
Seed) This is the first to reach edible or market- 
able stage. Big loose heads with bright green 
crinkled and curled leaves are very attractive, 
tender and crisp. Used almost exclusively for 
forcing during the winter, as well as for early 
. crops outdoors. Heads remain fresh several days. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. L5c; 14 Ib. 5O0c. 
3841 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. (White Seed ) 
One of the most satisfactory for early outdoor 
planting, forming large, loose heads of attractive 
light yellowish-green. Leaves are ruffled and 
curled. Always very tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. Lic. 
3840 EARLY PRIZE HEAD. “‘The Red Lettuce.” 
(White Seed) One of the best thin leafed 
varieties for home garden. Leaves large, curled 
or crimped, bright green, tinged with brownish- 
Gu st Pies tender, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 
Ze c. 
3842 BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Bunching, 
non-heading, crisp, light yellowish-green leaves. 
Grows quickly, fine quality. Pkt. 5e; Oz. 1dc. 
3857 COS, PARIS WHITE or TRIANON. Ro- 
maine or Celery Lettuce. Self-folding, smooth 
dark green leaves. Heads compact and solid 
with well blanched interior. Crisp, sweet and 
tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 40c. 
3860 MIXED LETTUCE. Many plant for Chicken 
Feed. Bargain packet and very interesting as 
well. Loose leaf and heading varieties. Pkt. Se; 
Oz. 10¢c; '4]lb. 0c Lb. $1.00. 
Kohlrabi 
Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. Forms bulbs on stem 
above ground. Use while young, tender, sweet and 
nutritious. Sow in rows covering 1% inch deep, 
and thin the plants to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. 


3831 EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Bulbs light green, 
early and tender, with small tops. A good forcing 
strain. Pkt. Sc; Oz. 40c; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
3832 EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Bulbs purple 
on surface; flesh light green. Few days later than 
White Vienna, a little larger and more heat re- 
sistant. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 14 lb. $1.25. 
Leek 
3861 AMERICAN FLAG LEEK. Belongs to the 
onion family. Fall and winter substitute for green 
onions. Leaves flat, stems large and bulbous. 
Pkt. Sc; Oz. 1Ld5c; 4 Ib. 50c; Lb. $1.50. 


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Cos or Celery Lettuce 
Leek, American Flag 
The Templin-Bradley Co., Nationwide Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Cleveland, Ohio 
