for the Enicwre 
Crisp Salads 
Curled Endive for 



This member of the cabbage family does not 
form heads, but is grown for greens. Can be 
sown late, as plants continue to grow late in the 
season. A heavy frost improves the flavor and 
quality of the thick, crumpled leaves. 
75. DWARF GREEN CURLED—Plant 
is low and compact with large, bright green 
leaves, curled, and wrinkled. A healthy vege- 
table, and one of the most palatable when well 
cooked. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, % 1b. 35c, lb. $1.00, 
prepaid. 
76. TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 
—Hardy plants with leaves deeply cut; curled 
at edges, light green in color. Very tender 
after exposure to frost. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 
40c, lb. $1.25, prepaid. 
Celeriac—See Page 9 
Leek and Mustard—See Page 16 
Vegetable Spaghetti—See Page 23 
Garden Huckleberries 
Make Delicious Pies, Preserves 
and Jams 
655. 
when ripe are a shining black color, about 
The berries are borne in clusters and 
% to % inch in diameter. Plants grow 3 
feet tall and thrive on any soil. Oulture 
Saine as for tomatoes. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 40c, 
0z, 65c, prepaid. See recipe below. 

Recipe for Huckleberry Pie 
Wash and stem 214 quarts berries, cover with water and 
let come to a boil. Add 1% teaspoon soda, boil one 
minute and drain. Add one cup cold water to berries, 
cook until soft, then mash and add 1144 cups sugar, juice 
of ¥% lemon and boil about 15 minutes. Remove from 
stove and cool. When reay to put in pie crust add one 
pen Steep tapioca. Dot with butter, add top crust and 
ake. 
For canning, use above directions (omitting tapioca and 
butter) cooking berries at least 45 minutes after sugar and 
Jemon juice have been added. Pour into sterilized jars 
and seal. 
Egg Plant 
One ounce will produce 1,000 plants. 
Sow seed in hotbed in March, when an inch 
high, pot in 3-inch pots. Set out about June 
1st, 21% feet apart. 
302. BLACK BEAUTY — Desirable for 
the northern states. Earlier than New York 
Spineless. The fruits are broad, thick, of most 
attractive form and finest flavor. Their rich, 
lustrous, purple color is very uniform. Pkt. 8c, 
Y% oz. 20c, oz. 30c, % Ib. $1.00, prepaid. 
Endive 
304, FLORIDA DEEP HEART — (88 
days.) A great improvement over the Broad 
Leaved Batavian; the plant is large and vigor- 
ous, with broad, thick leaves; many infolding 
leaves form a deep compact heart, well-blanched 
and of excellent quality. Pkt. 8c, oz..15c, % Ib. 
35c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
305. GREEN CURLED—4A very beauti- 
ful sort of which the leaves are very light col- 
ored, even the outer ones being nearly white. 
They are crisp and tender. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, %4 
Ib. 30c, lb. 90c, prepaid. 
HAerhs 
To Flavor, Season and Garnish 
To keep over winter, cut on a dry day, just 
before they are in full bloom. Dry in the shade 
and store in air-tight Mason jars. 
663. DILL—Seeds have an aromatic odor 
and pungent taste. Used for pickles. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 10c, Yq lb. 65c, Ib. $1.10, prepaid. 
671. MARJORAM — The young, tender 
tops are used green for flavoring, or they may 
be dried for winter use, for flavoring broths, 
dressings, etc. Pkt. 8c, oz. 40c, prepaid. 
674. SAGE—The leaves and tops are used 
very extensively for seasoning. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, 
prepaid. 
675. SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy an- 
nual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers are 
fine for flavoring soups, dressings, etc. Pkt. 8c, 
oz. 40c, prepaid. 
676. THYME The young leaves and tops 
are used for seasoning soups, in dressings, ete. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, prepaid. 




Kohlrabi 
isa 
delicious 
vegetable. 
This 
is 
EARLY 
WHITE 
VIENNA. 

Kehhialhi 
One ounce for 200 feet of row. 
Sow the seed in light, rich soil as early in 
spring as possible. Thin to 6 inches apart in 
the row. Sow at intervals of 10 days for suc- 
cessive crops. Ready for use when 2 to 21% 
inches in diameter. 
310. EARLY PURPLE — (62 days.) 
Dwarf plants having short, green leaves with 
purple stems and veins. Bulbs globular purple, 
with white, tender flesh. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 4 
Ib. 80c, lb. $2.75, prepaid. 
311. EARLY WHITE VIENNA — Very 
handsome, white fruit. Excellent both for fore- 
ing and open ground; flesh white and very ten- 
der; leaves short. Pkt. 10c, 0z. 25c, % Ib. 85c, 
Ib. $3.00, prepaid. 
One ounce for 100 feet of row. 
Sow early and quite deep, giving same culture 
as for parsnips. The roots when cooked are 
appetizing and nutritious, with a mild, oyster- 
like flavor. 
592. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
—An improved variety with roots 6 to 8 inches 
long, 1 to 1% inches thick, tapering, smooth, 
dull white. Plants 34% feet tall. Pkt. 8c, oz. 
15c, % 1b. 50c, 1b. $1.50, prepaid. 
Vegetable 
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