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Fr. Aubergine EGG PLANT Pou. Gruszka milosna 
Ger. Hierpflanze Ir. Melanzana 
CULTURE—Sow in hot beds very early in spring, transplant when 2 in. 
high into second bed or small pots, or thin to 4 in. apart. Plant out after 
weather is perfectly settled and warm. Set plants 3 ft. by 2 ft. 
BLACK BEAUTY—Earliest, dark color, 15c pkt., 30c 3 0z., 60¢ oz. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS—Old standard variety, 
well adapted to thissection. 15c per pkt., 30c 2 0z., 60c per oz. 
ENDIVE 
Fr. Chicoree Pou. Endyuwia 
GER. Endivie It. Indivia riccia 
CULTURE—Sow in June, July or 
August, cover lightly, thin to 8 in. 
apart. Water well if dry. When 
leaves are 6 or 8 in. blanch by tying 
together near top; at approach of 
winter, take up with ball of earth 
Howard’s N.Y. Egg Plant and put in cooldry cellar. Handling 
of plants must be done when dry. 
GREEN CURLED—tThe popular variety, one of the best salads 
for fall and winter use. 10c pkt., 35c 0z., 1.60 % |b. 
MOSS CURLED—10c pkt., 35c¢ oz., 1.00 % |b. 
BROAD LEAVED—A sweet variety, fall or winter. 10c pkt., 35c 
oz., 1.00 % |b. 
WHITE CURLED—For early use. 10c pkt., 35c oz., 1.00 lb. 

Endive 
FENNEL FLORENCE—(Finocchio). A bulb like vegetable grown above ground, should be hilled up 
to about half the height of bulb, served boiled with cream dressing, flavor similar to celery. 
10c Pkt., 50c¢ oz. 
Pou. Bania FANCY VARIETY MIXED 
GOURDS Ir. Zucca Many odd shapes. 25c pkt. 
FR. Chou Vert POL. Solanka 
GER. Blatterkohl MALE Or Borecole yr Cy;olo Riccio verde 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH — Grown for 
winter greens. 10c pkt., 25c oz., 70c 4% lb., $2.00 lb. 
KOHL RABBI (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage) 
Fr. Chou Rave Ger. Knollkohl it. Cavolo rapa 
Pot. Kalarepa 
CULTURE—Sow in Spring in rows 18 in. apart, thin to 8 or 
10 in., when thickened stems are 2 or 3 in. through above ground 
they are ready to eat and should be used at once. Cook same 
as turnips. 
Kohl Rabbi PURPLE VIENNA,—10c pkt., 65¢ OZ., $1.50 \Yy Ib. 

Fr. Laitue Pot. Salata 
Gmr. Lattich Kopfsalat LETTUCE Ir. Lattuga 
CULTURE—Sow in hot beds, and in open ground as soon as it can be 
worked, sow again in 2 weeks for succession. Transplant in rows 8 in. 
apart. Cos should be started very early in hot beds, and to blanch 
should be tied. Lettuce requires very rich ground well pulverized, in 
fact, lettuce to be tender and crisp should have a rapid growth, other- 
wise it will be tough and probably bitter. 
BIG BOSTON — About twice the size and one week later 
than The Boston Market, produces large, solid heads, 
light green leaves, slightly tinged brown, smooth. 
: Pkt. 10c, Oz. 35c, 14 Lb. 75c. 
GRAND RAPIDS—One of the best forcing varieties, strong 
grower, tender, crisp and retains its freshness a long 
time after it is cut. Leaves loose, light green and curly. 
Pkt. 10c, Oz. 35c, 144 Lb. 75e. 

HANSON IMPROVED—Sure header, excellent quality, very sat- Pkt. Oz. WLb. 
isfactory, leaves outer green, inner white, nearly smooth. (104 60ers 
ICEBERG—Large solid heads, crisp, good flavor, leaves outer light 
green, inner white, quite crumpled. 1023190223500 
NEW YORK WONDERFUL,—Not a forcing variety but one of the 
best summer lettuces, forms large heads, leaves outer dark 
green, inner white, quite crumpled. 10° ..45 1:25 
IMPERIAL ' #847 BLACK SEEDED,—Heads medium large, hard, 
fine, stands up well in summer weather, resists tip burn. (10534521228 
PRIZE HEAD,—Non-heading variety, very early, leaves green 
and red, thin, crisp, tender and curly. +105 2 305a00 
