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NEW YORK PURPLE 
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., 15c; % oz., 60c. 
COLLARDS 
Culture—Sow in spring’ inch deep in 
2Y2-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 
1% feet tall with clusters of loose leaves, 
forming a small head. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilb., 40c; 
Y lb., 70c; 1b., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.75. 
SOUTHERN or GEORGIA. (80 days.) The reg- 
ular native blue stem variety, very hardy 
and tender. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; 
VY lb., 70c; lb., $1.25; 5 Ilbs., $5.75. 
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 the 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. 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 
2 oz., 85c; VW lb., $1.50; 1 lb., $2.85; Ib., 
$5.50. 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH. (130 days.) Stands 
heat well; the fruit is round, smooth and 
very large; color bright purple. 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 2 
oz., 85c; Y4 lb., $1.50; 1 Ib., $2.85; lb., $5.50. 
' NEW YORK PURPLE. (130) days.) The old 
standard variety. Oval in shape; fruits 
black-purple and glossy, slightly larger than 
Black Beauty. 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; V2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 2 
oz., 85c; VY lb., $1.50; 1 Ib., $2.85; Tb., $5.50. 






EGGPLANT PLANTS 
BLACK BEAUTY, NEW YORK PURPLE. 
Ready April 15th. Postpaid, doz., 40c; 
3 doz., $1.00; 6 doz., $1.75. 


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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., 20c; 2 oz., 30c; 14 
Ib., 50c; Y Ib., 85c; lb., $1.50; 3 Ibs., $4.20. 
BROAD-LEAF BATAVIAN (Escarolle). (95 days.) 
Large, broad leaves, full, compact heads. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 2 oz., 30c; 1% lb., 
50c; 4 Ib., 85c; 1b., $1.50; 3 lbs., $4.20. 
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 sections or ‘'cloves’’ of each bulb 
should be separated 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., 20c;. Y2 |b., 30c; lb., 50c; 
5S Ibs., $2.25. 

BROAD-LEAF BATAVIAN 
GOURDS 
Ornamentals but also have some utility 
value and are especially attractive to chil- 
dren. Our list includes the popular varieties. 
Also a mixture. 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 these fruits 
will grow too large. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c; 1% oz., 30c; 
oz., 45c. 
DIPPER. The variety from which the old- 
fashioned long-handled dippers are made. 
Also used for bird houses. 
Postpaid., pkt., 5c: 4 oz., 20c; Y2 oz., 30c; 
oz., 45c. 
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; 14 oz., 20c; Y2 oz., 30c; 
oz., 45c. 
DISH RAG. The sponge-like interior is fine 
for dish rags or to use in place of. rags. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 4 oz., 20c; ¥ oz., 30c; 
OZ 40s 
TURKS TURBAN. Red, lower portion green, 
striped white. Very ornamental novelty. 
Grown for decorations. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 1% oz., 20c; 2 oz., 30c; 
oz., 45c. 
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 
receptacles from them. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; VY oz., 15e; Y2 oz., 25c; 
0z., 35c. 
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HERBS 
BASIL, SWEET. Seeds and stems have strong 
flavor; used in soups and sauces. 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; 2 oz., 30c; oz., 45c. 
DILL. Seeds strongly aromatic with pungent 
flavor for flavoring pickles and for season- 
ing. Chief use is for Dill Pickles. 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ilb., 50c: 
Ym lb., 85c; Ib., $1.50. 
FENNEL, SWEET. Seeds have pleasant taste; 
used in confectionery and medicinal prepa- 
rations. Young shoots are eaten raw and 
used in soups, salads and fish sauces. 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
LAVENDER. Common lavender; leaves used 
for seasoning. Dried flowers are highly es- 
teemed for perfume. 
Postpaid, pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 70c; V2 oz., $1.25; 
OZ) Pasn08 
MARJORAM, SWEET. Tender shoots and 
leaves used for seasoning and dried for 
winter use. 
Postpaid, pkt., 20c; 14 oz., 50c; 2 oz., 85c; 
oz., $1.50. 
SAGE. Used in flavoring or seasoning. Cut 
leaves as plant blooms; dry quickly in 
shade. 
Postpaid, pkt., 15c; 2 oz., 75c; oz., $1.25: 
eres $2.25: 14 lb., $4.25; Ye lb., $8,25; Ib., 
SUMMER SAVORY. Dried leaves, stems and 
flowers used for flavoring soups and dress- 
ings. 
Postpaid, pkt., 20c; 14 oz., 50c: 14 oz., 85c; 
oz., $1.50. 
THYME. Leaves and tender shoots used for 
seasoning during summer ’and dried for 
winter. Delicious flavoring for sausage and 
meats. 
Postpaid, pkt., 25c: 14 oz., 70c; VY oz., $1.25; 
oz., $2.25, 
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 loca- 
tions. Set the roots small end down, with 
tops 2 in. below surface. Large, strong 
cuttings. 
Postpaid, doz., 60c; 25 for $1.00; 50 for $1.85; 
100 for $3.50. 
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., 15c; 14 lb., 55c; Yo 
lb., 95c; 1lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.25. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. (55 days.) 
The plant reaches a height of 15 inches with 
a 30-inch spread. Compact leaves, deep 
yellowish. green, large and finely curled, 
plume-like. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65e; 4 
Ib., $1.10; 1b., $2.00; 5 lbs., $9.50. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. (60 days.) A 
strain 3 feet tall and producing an abun- 
dance of light green, densely curled leaves. 
Very hardy and tender after exposure to 
frost. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c:; 1% lb., 65c; 
lb., $1.10; lb., $2.00; 5 Ibs., $9.50. 
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 21/4 inches across. 
Sweet and tender. 
Postpaid, pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 35c; oz., 60c; 2 
oz., $1.10; 1% Ib., $2.00; 12 Ib., $3.75; Ib., 
$7.00. 
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, 114 inches thick; leaves large, broad 
and dark green. 
Postpaid, pkt., 15c:; 1% oz., 40c; oz., 70c; 
: re $1.25; 4 lb., $2.25: Yo lb., $4.25: Ib., 
8.00. 
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