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EGGPLANT 
Seed should be sown in a hot-bed in March 
and the small plants removed to small pots 
or flats. After danger from frost is well past, 
the plants are set 2 to 3 feet apart in rich 
soil. Potato bugs and flea beetles should be 
guarded against. Spraying with “Evergreen” 
or Arsenate of Lead or dusting will protect 
the plants and kill the bugs. 1 oz. produces 
about 1,000 plants. 
PRIDE OF SUNNYSIDE, or 
BLACK BEAUTY. Early 
large,‘and productive; quality 
excellent, color deep, glossy 
maroon. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 30c, 
oz. 50c, % Ib. $1.55, Ib. $4.75. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED 
SPINELESS. Valuable sort; 
large; deep purple, with ten- 
der, white flesh of highest 
quality. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25e, 
oz. 45e, %4 Ib. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
ENDIVE 
Endive is a salad for fall and winter use. 
The seed is sown in drills in June or July, 
and the plants thinned out to a foot apart 
or transplanted. When they are nearly full 
grown, the heads are blanched by being tied 
together to Keep out the sun. This must be 
done when the leaves are dry. The plants 
bleach in two or three weeks. For summer 
use, sow in April. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. (Escarolle) 
Leaves broad, more or less twisted and 
waved, of upright growth, deep green with 
nearly white midrib. Inner leaves form a 
fair head which blanches to a creamy 
white. A very popular variety and one of 
the best. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, %4 Ih. 35e, Ib. $1.20. 
GREEN CURLED. One of the most popular 
varieties. Leaves dark green, beautifully 
curled, tender, blanching to creamy white. 
fete hardy. Pkt. 5e, oz 15e, % lb. 35e, lb. 
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WHITE CURLED. Does not require tying up 
for blanching, as the leaves are naturally 
white, very curly. Pkt. 5e, oz 15¢e, %4 Ib. 
35e, Ib. $1.10. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Seed should be sown in May or June, and 
the plants given the same cultivation as cab- 
bage. For winter use, sow the seed in Sep- 
tember and protect the plants with a light 
covering of straw or leaves. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. 55 Days. 
Can be wintered in open ground if the tem- 
perature does not fall below zero; im- 
proved by a sharp frost; leaves bright 
green and beautifully curled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
20c, % Ib. 50c, Ih. $1.50. 
BLUE SIBERIAN. 50 Days. A very beauti- 
ful, bluish-green variety. Leaves large with 
finely cut and frilled edges. Very hardy. 
Pkt. 5e, oz 15ce, % Ib. 50c, Ih. $1.25. 
KOHLRABI 
Kohlrabi may be had constantly by sowing 
several crops a few weeks apart. The usual 
method is to sow the seed in drills 18 inches 
apart and thin the plants to 5 inches apart. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. A smooth white 
variety, flesh white and tender; should be 
used before fully grown. Pkt. 10ce, % oz. 
20c, oz 35c, % Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.50. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Same as the 
above, except that it is bluish purple. Pkt. 
10c, % oz. 20e, oz. 35e, % Ib. $1.15, Ib. $4.00. 
GARLIC 
Garlic roots for planting prepaid, %4 Ib. 15ce, 
lb. 35e, 3 Ibs. $1.00. 
HERBS 
See complete list at end of Vegetable Seed 
Department. 

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LEEK 
AMERICAN FLAG. An excellent large-grow- 
ing variety; we consider it the best. Sow 
same as onions. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 20e, oz. 
35e, % Ib. $1.15, Ib. $4.00. 
MUSHROOMS 
Always high priced. 
Why not grow them 
yourself and enjoy this 
luxury at small cost? 
LAMBERT’S PURE- 
CULTURE SPAWN. 
With this spawn, which 
is produced by a new 
process, Mushroom- 
Srowing is made so sim- 
ple that any one who 
desires may grow them 
for himself. The Mush- 
rooms are of uniform 
color and superior qual- 
ity. We shall be pleased 
to furnish full particu- 
lars and cultural direc- 
tions on request. Bricks 
weigh about 1% pounds. 
45ec each, 3 bricks $1.05, 
by mail postpaid. Not 
prepaid, brick 35c, 5 
bricks $1.50. 10 bricks 
or over at 25e per brick. 
MUSTARD 
Mustard is used for ‘‘greens” cooked same 
as spinach or as a salad and is relished by 
most everybody. 
Sow in drills 12 inches apart, using 1 oz. of 
seed for 100 feet of row. For a succession 
sow at intervals of ten days up to June, then 
again in August for fall crop. Cut for use 
while plants are young and tender. A rich 
moist soil is best. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED or CHINESE. 
Large leaves, light.green tinged yellow, 
waved and frilled. The plant is hardy and 
of upright growth. Much esteemed for 
home use or market. The most popular 
variety. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 30e, Ib. $1.00, 
5 Ibs. $4.75, 10 Ibs. $9.00. 
WHITE or White London or English. This 
variety produces rather large creamy white 
seeds which are used for flavoring. The 
leaves while young and tender are good for 
salads or greens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 
30c, Ib. $1.00. 
MUSTARD SPINACH 
A Japanese variety with a mild creamy, 
spinach-like flavor. It is used same as spinach 
or muStard for greens. It is exceedingly ten- 
der and delicious. The seed germinates quick- 
ly and in three or four weeks or when the 
plants are four or five inches high it is ready 
for use. It is destined to be a very popular 
vegetable with both market and private gar- 
deners when better known. It grows in dry, 
hot weather and if planted at intervals of 
two weeks a continual supply of greens may 
be had all summer. It is Known also as 
Tastygreen or Tendergreen. Oz 5e, ™%4 Ib. 
15e, Ib. 50c. 
Growers 
Large 
of Mushrooms 
should write us 
for special prices, 
stating quantity 
wanted. : 

Am enclosing an order for seeds just for our home 
garden. I wanted good seed is why I ordered of Ford. 
Have used your seeds for a long time and find them 
satisfactory. Mrs. W. L. Glenn, Ind. 
We have used your seeds about 35 years, and like 
them fine. Mrs. A. V. Wagoner, Ind. 
Dear Sir: Your cabbage is sure the best I ever 
raised, can’t be beat and all of your other seeds that 
I have tried. Mrs. Arthur Ensign, Ohio. 
If you have a record of your business, I think you 
will find I was buying seed of your company 45 years 
ago. I will say that I never had any poor seed. JI 
want to wish you and yours the best of health and 
success. As ever, one of your old customers. F. A. 
Lesure, Ohio. 
