



Culture. Start seed 
in hotbeds or a pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant to open 
ground when danger of frost is past. 
Space 2% to 3 feet each way. Ma- 
turity dates given are from setting 
plants to marketable fruit. One ounce 
will produce 1000 plants; 4% pound 
will plant an acre. 
236 New Orleans Market. g5 
days. This remarkable Eggplant con- 
tinues to be the favorite with our grow- 
ers and shippers, because of its blight- 
resistance and endurance of drought and 
bad weather. The ‘eggs’? are of large 
size and of even, oblong shape, dark 
purple, and absolutely spineless. Plants 
grow 4 feet tall. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30¢c;3 
oz 50¢; oa lb. $1.50; lb. $5.25; 5 
Ibs. $25.0 
240 Fort shivers Market. gs gays, 
Possesses the characteristics of both 
Florida High-Bush and Black Beauty. 
The oblong fruits are oval in shape and 
of a beautiful, rich, lustrous, purplish 
black eolor. Very productive, extremely 
early, hardy. Pkt. 10c; % oz. ae 
oz. 45c; % lb. $1.40; lb. $5.00; 
Ibs. $24.00. 
238 Black Beauty. 981 days. The 
earliest and one of the best of the 
large-fruited sorts. Its spineless fruit 
is a rich, glossy, purplish black color, 
typical egg-shaped, very large and 
symmetrical. The plants are compact 
yet free branching, and the fruits are 
ane eeoucnely until frost. Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 45c; ont 
$i .40; Ib. $e OO; 5 Ibs. $24.0 
239 Florida High-Bush. g5 aays. 
The plants are vigorous, tall and up- 
right in growth, holding all the fruits 
well off the ground. The fruits are 
elongated, cylindrical in shape, and of 
a dark purplish color. A good keeper 
and shipper. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; 
oz. 50c; %4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.25; 5 
Ibs. $25.00. 
237 New York Purple. g3 gays. 
Produces an abundance of _ broad, 
oval, black-purple, glossy fruits that 
are slightly larger than Black Beauty. 
Perfectly spineless. Plants grow 30 
inches high. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25¢c; 
oz. 45¢c;3 4, ou $i 40; lb. $5.00; 
5 lbs. $24.0 
New Onleana Market Se ey) 

LEEKS 
Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute 
and superior in tender- 
The lower portion of the 
for green onions, 
ness and flavor. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. 
Hardier than cabbage. 
Grown extensively for ‘““ereens.”” 
Sow during early fall 
: and spring, either broadcast or in rows. For 
plant is used; it.is boiled whole in salt large plants, have rows 2 feet apart, and 
water and served hot with butter or used thin to 2 feet in rows. Matures in 80 to 
in soups. 100 days. One ounce will sow 200 feet of 
row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
Culture. Sow during the fall and early 
spring, in rows 18 inches apart, covering 
% inch deep. Thin plants to 6 inches apart 
in the row and draw earth about them like 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of 
celery. 
row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
330 London Flag. 
120 days. A strong- 
67-A Siberian. 
of 3 feet or more. 
85 days. The large plants 
grow about 12 to 15 inches tall with a spread 
Produce numerous large, 
thick, frilled leaves of a deep green color. A 
very heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 
Not pre- 
Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $7.00. 
paid: 10 Ibs.’ $13.00. 
growing variety with large, thick stems of 
sweet flavor. 
green. The most widely used variety for 
both family and market use. Crop very 
short. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c; 
yy Ib. $2.50. 
mar 

Leaves are large and dark 
KOHLRABI 
The delicious, edible part is the pale, whit- 
ish green bulb formed just above ground. 
Sow during fall and spring; in rows 18 inches 
apart, and thin to 6 inches apart in the row. 
Matures in about 50 days. One ounce 
will 
plant 200 feet of row; 3 pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. gest and ear- 
liest variety. 
diameter, globular, very light green; 
Bulbs are 2 -to 3 inches in 
flesh 
clear white, tender, and crisp. with a mild 
delicate cabbage-like flavor. ie 
40c; % lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50 
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS 
Most herbs should 
Those 
ked with an asterisk (*) are perennial. 
10c; 
OZ. 
Sow early, in rows 1 foot apart and cover lightly with fine soil. 
be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun, and thoroughly dried in the shade. 
Pkt. 
281 Anise. For seasoning and cordials.... “sole 
280 Basil, Sweet. For flavoring soups, stews, etc..1Oc 
282 Borage. Leaves used in salads........ Bis LOG 
284 *Caraway. For flavoring bread............ {Oc 
283 *Catnip or Catmint. Medicinal value.......f0Oc 
299 *Chives. Substitute for onions in soups.....20c 
285 Coriander. Used in confectionery.........10c 
298 Dill. Used in making dill pickles.......... 56¢ 
287 *Fennel, Sweet. Leaves used in sauces, salads, 
and: confectionery Lint oe ae en ee Oc 
288 *Horehound. For flavoring candy; used in 
COUTH”BYTUDS: jis te sesh gh vedo Recetas aloes etehe ~~ lOc 
289 *Lavender. Used in perfumes.............. {5c 
290 *Marjoram, Sweet. Used as flavoring....... {Oc 
291 *Rosemary. For seasoning meats.......... {5c 
292 ‘*Rue. Good for roup in fowls. ia... 2.2 bu hee @ 
293 *Sage. For stuffing and seasoning.......... 25¢c 
Se she od peraceie Zon flavoring dressings...1!Oc 
295 *Thyme, French. eave n "4 
Kohlrabi Early White Vienna used for seasoning , i si si peta shoots Oc 

ENDIVE 
One of the most piquant 
and tasty salads grown. 
Plant seed in early Spring 
or Fall in rows 18 inches 
apart and thin plants to 
foot apart. One ounce 
sows 100 ft. 
249 Large Green 
Curled.. 90 days. Bright 
deep green, finely divided 
leaves which blanch read- 
ily to a rich cream color. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15¢; %4 Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.35: Slbs. 
$6.25. 
25! Full Heart Bata- 
vian. 90 days. (Esca- 
role.) Develops an upright 
growth, producing .a very 
heavy, thick, matted plant 
with large, deep well-bal- 
anced hearts which blanch 
to a creamy white. But- 
tery in texture and of 
splendid quality. Pkt. 
{Oc 076 16 03.445, 
45c¢;. lb S F353 Selbs; 
$6.2 

REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
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Vegetable Seeds. 
