EGGPLANT 
CULTURE. Sow in hotbed in March and April, and when 
two inehes high, transplant to pots or boxes to develop 
root growth. About June Ist, plant in field or garden 2% 
to 3 feet apart each way and cultivate same as cabbage 
or tomato. Protect young plants from sun as much as 
possible, also from potato bugs. 
New York Spineless* 85 days 
The leading variety for home gardens and market. The 
plants are stocky and low branching and produce extra 
large dark purple fruit of perfect shape. Is the hand- 
somest type and most perfect strain of Eggplants, usually 
bearing 4 to 6 large fruits of the finest quality during a 
season. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00; %4 Ib., $2.75. 
82 days 
Black Beauty* 
Slightly earlier than the New York Spineless but not so 
large. The skin is of a rich dark purple color, and very 
desirable for market as it holds its color for a long time. 
Shape nearly round. Pkt., 10¢e; oz., $1.00; ™%4 Ihb., $2.75. 
ENDIVE 
This plant 
furnishes at-|. 
tractive and 
app e tizing 
salad for the 
fall and win-|_ 
ter months, |. 
or by repeat- 
ed sowing aj 
supply may 
be had near- 
ly all the 
year ‘round. {7 
Useful in fla-} 
voring soups, |: 
stews, ete. 
Makes 
cious greens 
if cooked 
like spinach. 
C u 1 tivation 
same as for 
lettuce. Green Curled Endive 
Broad Leaved Batavian* (Escarolle) 90 to 95 days 
One of the best varieties for salads. Leaves are broad, 
more or less twisted and waved with bright deep green, 
with nearly white midrib. Inner leaves form a fair head 
which blanches to a creamy white. Crisp, tender, and of 
fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25e; 1% Ib., 75e; 1 Ih., $2.25. 
Deep Heart Fringed (1940 All-American) * 
A new type, upright in growth, so that outer leaves do 
not lay on the ground. The well-filled hearts are closely 
packed with an abundance of fine leaves blanched to a 
clear creamy yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz, 25e; ™% Ib., 75e;3 1 
Ib., $2.25. 
Green Curled* 90 to 95 days 
A hardy and vigorous grower, with bright deep green 
leaves finely cut. The leaves should be tied up in the 
shape of a head for 3 or 4 weeks before using. Is very 
popular with market and home gardeners. Pkt., 10¢e; 0z., 
25e3; 314 lb., 75e; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
GARLIC 
Garlic belongs to the Onion family. It has flat leaves 
and the bulb is composed of several parts similar to 
those of a multiplier onion set. Garlic is highly esteemed 
for flavoring soups, stews, ete. Write for price. 
CULTURE. Prepare the ground as for Onions; separate 
the sets and plant them eight inches apart and four to 
six inches apart in the drill, covering two inches deep. 
When the leaves turn yellow, pull up bulbs. Dry in the 
KALE 
Sow in May or June and cultivate the same 
as cabbage. Makes excellent greens and is improved by 
light frosts. More hardy than cabbage. 
55 days 
Dwarf Curled* 
A very finely curled dwarf spreading variety. Foliage 
is long and bright green. Is even more hardy than cab- 
bage. Produces excellent greens for winter and spring. 
Pkt., 10c; oz. 50c; % Ib., $1.50. 
60 days 
Tall Curled* 
This variety grows to a height of two to three feet, 
bearing long plume-like leaves of a light green color. 
Is rather improved than injured by fairly heavy frosts, 
Crop failure. Cannot supply in 1945, 
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CULTURE. 


HERBS 
Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best on sandy soil, 
while some are stronger and better flavored when grown 
on soil that is rather poor. In all cases the soil should 
be carefully prepared and well cultivated as the young 
plants are for the most part easily choked out by weeds, 
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready. 
Anise. Grown for its aromatic seeds used in flavoring. 
PkKt., 10e. 
Basil, Sweet. Leaves clove flavored and shoots used for 
flavoring soups, stews, omelets and as garnish for salads. 
PkKt., 10c. 
Borage. A hardy annual with fuzzy foliage and blue, 
star-shaped fiowers which are attractive to honey bees. 
Leaves give a cucumber flavor to salads and flowers an 
aromatic flavor to drinks. PkKt., 10e. 
Caraway. Seed used for flavoring bread, cake, confec- 
tionery, etc.; leaves for soups as well as meat. Pkt., 10c. 
Catnip or Catmint. A hardy perennial. The leaves and 
young shoots are used for seasoning. An excellent bee 
pasture. Plants 2 to 3 ft. tall. Pkt., 10c. 
Coriander. Seed used for beverages. Pkt., 10c. 
Dill. See bottom of page 9. 
Fennel, Sweet. A hardy perennial plant with finely cut 
foliage. Young shoots are used in salads, soups and 
fish sauces. Seed used in confectionery and for medi- 
cinal purposes. Pkt. 10e. 
Medicinal, also used as a perfume. PkKt., 10c. 
Marjoram, Sweet. Tender young shoots and leaves which 
are used green, or dried for flavoring soups, dressings, 
ete. Pkt., 10c. 
Saffron. Used for medicine and also in dyeing. Pkt., 10c. 
Sage. For seasoning; counteracts effects of fatty food. 
Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is com- 
ing into flower. Dry quickly in the shade. Pkt., 10c. 
Dried leaves, stems and flowers used 
Lavender. 
Summer Savory. 
| 8for flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt., 10c. 
Thyme. Used for a headache tea, also for flavoring ome- 
lets, soups, salads, stuffing, ete. Pkt., 10c. 
The vegetables best suited for market are indicated by 
a star (*) after the name of the variety. 
~ KOHL 
RABI 
CUL TURE. 
Sow in drills 15 
inches apart, 
% to % ineh 
deep. When a 
few inches 
high thin to 6 
to 8 inehes 
apart in the 
row and culti- 
vate same as 
beet... 2 ulibis 
grow above 
ground. Roots 
should be pre- 
pared like tur- 
nips or cauli- 
flower "for 
cooking. Are 
much sweeter 
than turnips. 
Early White* 
Very early, producing small white bulbs. Used espe- 
cially for forcing. One of the best for table use. Eat 
when about 2 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., S5e3; %4 
Ib., $2.75. 
Early Purple 60 days 
Small plants with purple-stained, dark green leaves. 
Flattened globe-shaped bulbs, which should be eaten 
when about 2 in. in diameter. Skin purple. Flesh white, 
mild, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10ec; 0z., S5e; %4 Ib., $2.75. 
LEEK 
CULTURE. Sow about May ist in drills 12 inches apart 
from % to 1 inch deep. When 6 inches high transplant 
to rows 15 inches apart and 5 inches apart in row, setting 
the plants in the ground up to their center leaves and 
drawing this ground up ag they grow, causing them to 
bleach. 
American Flag* 115 days 
A strong growing variety, producing large thick stems 
which have a sweet flavor. Leek is excellent for stews, 
soups, or creamed. Leek is closely allied to the onion, 
but milder in flavor. Pkt., 10¢; OZe, $1.00; % Ib., $3.25. 

Early White Vienna Kohl Rabi 
55 to 65 days 
