EGGPLANT 
CULTURE. Sow in hotbed in March and April, and when 
two inches high transplant to pots or boxes to develop 
root growth. About June ist plant in field or garden 2% 
to 3 feet apart each way and cultivate same as cabbage 
or tomato. Protect young plants from sun as much as 
possible, also from potato bugs. 
New York Spinelessx 85 days 
The standard for the garden. The plants are stocky and 
low branching and produce extra large dark purple fruit 
of perfect shape. Is the handsomest type and most per- 
fect strain of Eggplants, usually bearing eight to ten 
large fruits of the finest quality, during a season. Pkt. 
5e; oz. 35e; % Ib. $1.10; 1 Ib. $3.50. 
Black Beauty 892 days 
Slightly earlier than the N. Y. Spineless but not so large. 
The skin is of a rich dark purple color, and very desir- 
able for market as the skin holds its color for a long 
time, Pkt. 5e; oz. 45e; % Ib. $1.35; 1 Ib. $4.00. 
ENDIVE 
This plants 
furnishes at-] 
tractive and 
ap pe tizing|- 
salad for the 
fall and win- 
ter months, 
or by repeat- 
ed sowing a 
supply may 
be had near- 
ly all the 
year ’round. 
Useful in fla- 
voring soups, 
stews, etc. 
Makes deli- 
cious greens 
if cooked 
like spinach. 
Cul tivation 
same as for 
lettuce. 
i rete S 
Green Curled Endive 
Broad Leaved Batavianx 90 to 95 days 
One of the best varieties for salads. Leaves are broad, 
more or less twisted and waved with bright deep green, 
with nearly white midrib. Inner leaves form a fair head 
which blanches to a creamy white. Crisp, tender, and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 35e; 1 1b. $1.00. 
Deep Heart Fringed (1940 All-American)x 
A new type, upright in growth, so that outer leaves do 
not lay on the ground. The well-filled hearts are close- 
ly packed with an abundance of fine leaves blanched to 
a clear creamy yellow. Pkt. 5e; oz 15¢e; %4 Ib. 40e; 1 
Ib, $1.15. 
Green Curledx 90 to 95 days 
A hardy and vigorous grower, with bright deep green 
leaves finely cut. The leaves should be tied up in the 
shape of a head for 3 or 4 weeks before using. Is very 
popular with market and home gardeners. Pkt, 5e; oz. 
10e; % Ib. 35e; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
GARLIC 
CULTURE. Prepare the ground as for Onions; separate 
the sets and plant them eight inches apart and four to 
six inches apart in the drill, covering two inches deep. 
When the leaves turn yellow, pull up bulbs. Dry in the 
shade. Please write for price. 
KALE 
CULTURE. Sow in May or June and cultivate the same 
as cabbage. Makes excellent greens and is improved by 
light frosts. More hardy than cabbage. 
55 days 
Dwarf Curledx 
A very finely curled dwarf spreading variety. Foliage 
is long and bright green. Is even more hardy than cab- 
bage. Produces excellent greens for winter and spring. 
Pkt. 5e; oz, 15¢e; % 1b. 50e3 1 Ib. $1.50, 
Tall Curledx 60 days 
This variety grows to a height of two to three feet, 
bearing long plume-like leaves of a light green color. 
Is rather improved than injured by fairly heavy frosts. 
Cannot supply Tall Curled this year. 
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HERBS 
Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best on sandy soil, 
while some are stronger and better flavored when grown 
on soil that is rather poor. In all cases the soil should 
be carefully prepared and well cultivated as the young 
plants are for the most part easily choked out by weeds. 
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready. 
Balm. Leaves used for making Balm Tea. Pkt. 10c. 
Basil, Sweet. Leaves and shoots used for flavoring soups, 
stews, etc. Pkt. 10c. 
Borage. Leaves used in salads; flowers fine for bees, also 
an aromatic flavor to drinks. Pkt. 10c. 
Caraway. Seed used for flavoring bread, cake, etc.; leaves 
for soups, ete. Pkt. 10c. 
Catnip or Catmint. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
Coriander. Seed used for beverages. Pkt. 10c. 
Dill. Used to flavor cucumber pickles. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e; 
y lb. 35e3 1 Ib. $1.00. 
Horehound. For seasoning and cough syrup. Pkt. 10c., 
Lavender. Medicinal, also used as a perfume, Pkt. 10c. 
Marjoram, Sweet. Tender young shoots and leaves which 
are used green, or dried for flavoring soups, dressings, 
etc. Pkt. 10e; oz. $1.00. 
Pennyroyal. Agreeable odor and flavor. Pkt. 10c. 
Saffron. Used for medicine and also in dyeing. Pkt. 10c. 
Sage. For seasoning. Cut the leaves and tender shoots 
just as the plant is coming into flower. Dry quickly in 
the shade. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50. 
Summer Savory. Dried leaves, stems and flowers used 
for flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt, 10e; oz $1.50. 
Thyme. Used for a headache tea, also for flavoring. Pkt. 
10¢e3 oz. $2.00. 
Wormwood. For flavoring medicines and liqueurs. Pkt. 
10¢. 

Market Gardeners and Florists. 
We do not issue a separate Market Gardener’s catalog 
and price list, but you will note that we list larger 
amounts than the small gardener buys, and these 
quantity prices are intended for the market gardener. 
Special flower seed price list for florists will be sent 
on request, 

The vegetables best suited for market are indicated by 
a star (*%) after the name of the variety. 
KOHL 
RABI 
CULTURKE. 
Sow in drills 
15 inches 
apart, % to % 
inch deep. 
When a few 
inches high 
thin to 6 to 8 
inches apartin 
the row and 
cultivate same 
as beet. Bulbs 
grow above 
ground. Roots 
should be pre- 
pared like tur- 
nips or cauli- 
flower for 
cooking. Are 
much’ sweeter 
than turnips. 
Early Whitex 
Very early, producing small white bulbs. Used _ espe- 
cially for forcing. One of the best for table use. Pkt. 5e;3 
oz. 55e; 1% lb. $1.65; 1 Ib. $5.00. 

Early White Vienna Kohl Rabi 
55 to 65 days 
Early Purple 60 to 70 days 
The bulbs are purple on surface; the flesh light green. 
A few days later than the White but a little larger and 
more heat resistant. Pkt. 5e; oz. 55ce; 1%4 Ib. $1.65; 1 Ib. 
| LEEK 
CULTURE. Sow about May ist in drills 12 inches apart 
from % to 1 inch deep. When 6 inches high transplant 
to rows 15 inches apart and 5 inches apart in row, setting 
the plants in the ground up to their center leaves and 
drawing this ground up as they grow, causing them to 
bleach. 
American Flagx 115 days 
A strong growing variety, producing large thick stems 
which have a sweet flavor. Leek is excellent for stews, 
soups, or creamed. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.35; %4 1b. $4.00. 
