




LEEK—LONDON FL 
RUSSELL-HECKLE | 
EGGPLANT—BLACK BEAUTY 
KALE—DWARF GREEN CURLED SIBERIAN 
COLLARDS—GEORGIA WHITE CABBAGE 

CHIVES 
Also called Schnittlauch. Small perennial of 
the onion family. Leaves used in salads and 
for flavoring soups and stews. Sow in March, 
transplant in April. Postpaid, pkt., 15¢; Y2 oz., 
70c; oz., $1.25. 
COLLARDS 
Culture—Sow in spring 2 inch deep in 21,- 
foot rows, thin to 12 inches in the row. Late 
plantings for fall use should be made in June 
and July. Cultivate like cabbage; they are very 
hardy and easy to grow. One ounce will drill 
100 feet of row or make 1,000 plants. Use 1 to 
2 pounds to sow an acre in drills. 
GEORGIA WHITE CABBAGE. (80 days.) An 
improved type, producing compact plants 12 
feet tall with clusters of loose leaves, forming 
a small head. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 
Ib., 25c; Y lb., 40c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
SOUTHERN or GEORGIA. (80 days.) The reg- 
ular native blue stem variety, very hardy and 
tender. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 lb., 25c; 
Vy lb., 35; lb., 55c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
EGGPLANT 
Culture—Sow in hotbeds in February or 
March. When 2 inches high transplant to 3 
to 3Y%-foot rows. One ounce of seed will pro- 
duce 1,000 plants. 
BLACK BEAUTY. (120 days.) This is tae earli- 
est and best of all large-fruited eggplants. 
Fruits are thick and of the most attractive form. 
The skin is a rich lustrous purplish-black. Post- 
paid, pkt., 5c; 2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 2 oz., 60c; 
lf lb., $1.00; Y2 lb., $1.75. 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH. (130 days.) Stands heat 
well; the fruit is round, smooth and very large; 
color bright purple. Postpaid, pkt., Sc; ¥2 oz., 
20c; oz., 35c; 2 oz., 60c; 1% lb., $1.00; 1 Ib., 
$1.75. 
NEW YORK PURPLE. (130 days.) The old 
standard variety. Oval in shape; fruits black- 
purple and glossy, slightly larger than Black 
Beauty. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 1/2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 
2 oz., 60c; 1/4 Ib., $1.00; 1 lb., $1.75. 
EGGPLANT PLANTS 
BLACK BEAUTY, NEW YORK PURPLE. 
Ready April 15th. Postpaid, doz., 25c; 3 
doz., 50c; 6 doz., 85c; 12 doz., $1.50. 

ENDIVE 
Culture—One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, 
thin to 12 to 15 inches. Sow about the middle 
of April, and for succession in June and July. 
When nearly full grown they should be 
blanched by tying the leaves loosely together. 
GREEN CURLED. (85 days.) Rich green curled 
leaves. Plants 15 inches in diameter. Blanches 
easily. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c¢; 
VY lb., 35c; 1 Ib., 55c; Ib., 85c. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle). (95 
days.) Large, broad leaves, full, compact heads, 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; V4 lb., 
35c; 14 lb., 55c; Ib., 85c. 
GARLIC 
BULBS. As an appetizing dash of flavoring 
for soups and stews, many people use small 
quantities of this pear-shaped white bulb. In 
large amounts it has a strong odor and flavor. 
To grow garlic in the garden, the several sec- 
tions or “‘cloves’’ of each bulb should be sepa- 
rated and set in rows 10 or 12 inches apart 
and 4 inches apart in the row. They should be 
taken up in the fall and stored in a cool, dry 
place until used. Postpaid, 4 lb., 15c¢; 1% Ib., 
25c; lb., 45c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
GOURDS 
Ornamentals but also have some utility value 
and are especially attractive to children. Our 
list includes the popular varieties. Also a mix- 
ture. Plant in April or May, 6 to 8 feet apart. 
Do not plant any kind of gourd near squash or 
pumpkin. 
NEST EGG. Small white-fruited variety; 
makes splendid durable nest eggs. Do not 
plant in too rich soil because the fruits will 
peed pa large. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; Y2 oz., 15; 
CZ., Cc. 
DIPPER. The variety from which the old- 
fashioned long-handled dippers are made. Also 
used for bird houses. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
OZ LOCH ROze 1 Z0C. 
SUGAR TROUGH. Immense gourd that can 
be made generally useful. With the neck sawed 
off can be used for buckets, baskets, nests, 
water dishes for poultry and many other uses. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 2 oz., 15¢; oz., 25¢. 
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DISH RAG. The sponge-like interior is fine 
for dish rags or to use in place of rags. Post- 
paid, pkt., 5c; 2 oz., 15¢; oz., 25¢. 
TURKS TURBAN. Red, lower portion green, 
striped white. Very ornamental novelty. Grown 
for decorations. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 1% oz., 15¢; 
OZ., 2G. 
MIXED SMALL VARIETIES. Special selection 
of the oddest, rarest shapes and colors to 
please and attract anybody. When mature, 
wax or shellac them for all-year ornaments 
as they are, or carve figures and useful recep- 
tacles from them. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; Y2 oz., 15c; 
OZ, 29C. 
HERBS 
BASIL, SWEET. Seeds and stems have strong 
flavor; used in soups and sauces. Postpaid, 
pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
DILL. Seeds strongly aromatic with pungent 
flavor for flavoring pickles and for seasoning. 
Chief use is for Dill Pickles. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; 1% lb., 55c; V2 lb., 95; lb., $1.75. 
FENNEL, SWEET. Seeds have pleasant taste; 
used in confectionery and medicinal prepara- 
tions. Young shoots are eaten raw and used in - 
soups, salads and fish sauces. Postpaid, pkt., 
5c; oz., 40c. 
LAVENDER. Common lavender; leaves used 
for seasoning. Dried flowers are highly 
esfeemed for perfume. Postpaid, pkt., 10c; Y2 
oz., 40c. 
MARJORAM, SWEET. Tender shoots and 
leaves used for seasoning and dried for winter 
use. Postpaid, pkt., 10c; 2 oz., 40c. 
ROSEMARY. Has fragrant odor and warm 
bitter taste. Leaves used for flavoring meats 
and soups and the flowers are principal in- 
gredient in distillation of toilet waters. Post- 
paid, pkt., 20c; 2 oz., 75c. 
SAGE. Used in flavoring or seasoning. Cut 
leaves as plant blooms; dry quickly in shade, 
Postpaid, pkt., 20c; 2 oz., 75c. 
SUMMER SAVORY. Dried leaves, stems and 
flowers used for flavoring soups and dressings. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 40c. 
THYME. Leaves and tender shoots used for 
seasoning during summer and dried for winter. 
Delicious flavoring for sausage and meats. 
Postpaid, pkt., 25c; 12 oz., $1.00. 
HORSERADISH 
ROOTS. There are very few people who 
don't need, at some time or other during the 
year, horseradish for seasoning. Horseradish 
can be grown in the South, giving best results 
in rich, rather moist, partly shaded locations. 
Set the roots small end down, with tops 2 in. 
below surface. Large, strong cuttings. Postpaid, 
doz., 45c; 25 for 85c; 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2.50. 
KALE 
Culture—Sow from 2 to 3 pounds broadcast 
to the acre, one ounce to 100 feet of drill. Sow 
in March or September. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SIBERIAN. (60 days.) 
A hardy, vigorous, spreading variety of dwarf 
habit, 12 to 16 inches tall. Leaves large and 
heavy in texture, plain at center with edges 
curled. Color deep bluish green. Postpaid, pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 30c; 1% lb., 50c; lb., 85c;7 
5 Ibs., $3.75. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. (55 days.) 
The plant reaches a height of 15 inches with a 
30-inch spread. Compact leaves, deep yellow- 
ish green, large and finely curled, plume-like. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 40c; ¥2 Ib., 
70c; lb., $1.20; 5 lbs., $5.50. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. (60 days.) A 
strain 3 feet tall and producing an abundance 
of light green, densely curled leaves. Very 
hardly and tender after exposure to frost. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 4@c; ¥2 Ib., 
70c; lb., $1.20; 5 lbs., $5.50. 
KOHLRABI 
Culture—Plant in 2- to 3-ft. rows as early as 
the ground can be worked in the spring, thin- 
ning out to stand 5 to 6 inches apart in the 
row. One ounce plants 300 feet. 
WHITE VIENNA. (60 days.) An extra early 
variety making bulbs 2 to 2% inches across. 
Sweet and tender. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 25¢; 
2 oz., 45c; 1% lb., 85c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
LEEK 
Culture—Sow early in the spring one-half 
inch deep in rows 12 to 24 inches apart and 
thin to 4 to 6. inches in the row. Cultivate and 
draw the earth to them as they grow. 
LONDON FLAG. (85 days.) Stems 10 inches 
long, 1% inches thick; leaves large, broad 
and dark green. Postpaid, pkt., 10¢; oz., 40c; 
2 oz., 70c; VY lb., $1.35; Ye lb., $2.60. 
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