Vegetables for the 
Barecete or Kate 
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 
vegetable, and one of the most palatable when 
well cooked. Pkt. 10c, oz, 35c, %4 Ib. $1.25, 
prepaid. 
Celeriac—See Page 9 
Leek and Mustard—See Page 16 
Vegetable Spaghetti—See Page 23 
Pepper 
Cress Gr ass 
295. FINE CURLED—Crisp, pungent 
leaves, finely cut and: curled, dwarf and com- 
pact. Used mostly for garnishing and as a 
condiment. Pkt. 10c, 0z. 25c, Y% Ib. 85c, pre- 
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, 2% 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, 
10¢, % 02. 30c, oz. 55c, % 1b. $2.00, prepaid. 
Curled Endive for 



Eudiue 
One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet of drill. 
An excellent salad for fall and early winter 
use. Sow seeds outdoors the middle of April; 
small sowings can be made every three weeks. 
For fall and winter crop sow in July. As soon 
as plants are large enough to handle, thin out 
to 1 foot apart. When fully grown or nearly 
so, tie the leaves together at the top to bleach — 
them. They whiten in a week. 
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. 10c, 
oz. 20c, Y% Ib. 50c, lb. $1.75, prepaid. 
305. GREEN CURLED—A very beau- 
tiful sort of which the leaves are very light 
colored, even the outer ones being nearly 
white. They are crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c, 
0z, 15c, % Ib. 40c, lb. $1.50, prepaid. 
For Garden Huckleberry see page 25 
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Crisp Salads 






es 
Epicure 
Kohlrabi 
isa 
delicious 
vegetable. 
“This 
is 
EARLY 
WHITE 
VIENNA, 
Kobtlrati 
One ounce for 200 feet of row. 
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, 4% oz. 25c, 
oz, 45c, prepaid. 
311. EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Very 
handsome, white fruit. Excellent both for fore- 
ing and open ground; flesh white and very 
tender; leaves short. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c, 
oz. 45c, prepaid. 
Salsi 
One ounce for 100 feet of row. 
Vegetable 
Oyster 
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 3% feet 
tall,” Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 4% Ib. 80c, Ib. $3.00, 
Herbs 
To Flavor, Season and Garnish 
» prepaid, 
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. DILbL—Seeds have an aromatic odor 
and pungent taste. Used for pickles.- Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.35, prepaid. 
671. MARJORAM—tThe young, tender 
tops are used green for flavoring, or they may 
be dried for winter use, for flavoring broths, 
dressings, etc, Pkt. 10c, Ye oz. 60c, prepaid. 
674. SAGE -— The leaves and tops are 
used very extensively for seasoning, Pkt. 10c, 
Y% oz. 60c, oz. $1.00, prepaid. 
675. SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy 
annual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers 
are fine for flavoring soups, dressings, etc. 
Crop Failure. 
676. THYME—The young leaves and tops 
are used for seasoning soups, in dressings, ete. 
Pkt. 10c, Y% oz. 60c, prepaid. 
For Chives Plants see page 27 

Rhubart Reots 
Set Plants 4 feet apart with Crowns 
2 inches below the surface. 
NEW CHIPMAN’S CANADA RED — 
One of the best of the new improved varieties. 
Very sweet, tender, of fine flavor, with extra- 
large stalks, bright red all the way through, 
the red color extending even to the mid-rib of 
the leaf. Does not lose its bright color in 
cooking, and both sauce and pies are an appe- 
tizing cherry-red color. Chipman’s is vigorous 
in growth, of the hardy, everbearing type, and 
does not make seed. Supply of roots limited. 
Order early. Price: 85c each, 2 for $1.65, pre- 
paid to 3rd zone, 
Iilustrated in Color on Back Cover. 
NEW MACDONALD RED — Produces 
thick succulent stalks, 18 to 24 inches long, 
with skin so thin and . 
tender that peeling 
isunnecessary. Stalks 
are bright cherry-red 
from base to top; 
flesh white, fine- 
grained, low in acid, 
with a mild rich 
flavor. Sauces and 
pies made from Mae- 
Donald require less 
sugar and have an 
appetizing red color 
when cooked. A tre- 
mendous yielder, it 
remains tender and 
can be used over a 
long period of time. 
Price: 50c each, 2 
for 90c, 6 for $2.25, 
prepaid to 3rd zone. 



















Northern Grown 
Horse-Radish Roots. 
Haorse-Radish Reals 
Minnesota grown native planting roots have 
clear white disease-free flesh. Grate up fine 
and tender and white as snow. It is just as 
important to change planting stocks in grow- 
ing Horse-Radish as it is in growing potatoes 
to maintain best quality and yields. Price: 12 
for 45c, 50 for $1.25, 100 for $2.25, prepaid. 
Al Roots 
Rust-Resistant 
Set Roots 15 inches apart. Plant 15 Roots 
for each member of the family. 
9 A sensationally new 
New &. , early maturing variety 
—produces normal crop 
A one year earlier than 
other varieties and gives 
heavier production 
throughout its life. Large crisp, tender stalks 
—exceptionally fine mild flavor, Only 6 to 8 
stalks required to the pound. A new, better, 
rust-resistant variety that will take the coun- 
try by storm. See Front Cover for Color Photo. 
Paradise Roots: Heavy, one-year-old, 25 for 
$1.35, 50 for $2.25, 100 for $3.75, prepaid to 
3rd zone—Not prepaid, 500 for $14.00, 
Vi) ° Tips are firm and 
tight, and do not open 
; out until quite tall. 
They are dark green and thick, of beautiful 
appearance when bunched, 
Price: No 1 one-year-old roots, 25 for $1.00, 
50 for $1.65, 100 for $2.95, prepaid to 3rd 
zone.—Not prepaid: 500 for $12.00. 
Ask for free circular, 
“How to Grow Asparagus.” 
Other Table Delicacies are Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli on Page 6 
