OUT oF THE ORDINARY VEGETABLES 


Green Sprouting Broccoli. 
BROCCOLI 
GREEN SPROUTING, 
*97, (60 days.) 
Hardier and easier to grow than cauliflower. 
This new and distinct variety of Broccoli forms 
a plant with a large solid head that remains 
green, When the central head is cut, numerous 
sprouts develop from the large axis, every 
sprout terminating in small, green heads. These 
heads. are cut and served like cauliflower. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; 4% Ib., 95c; Ib., $2.85, postpaid. 

Early White Vienna Kohl Rabi. 
KOHL RABI 
Kohl Rabi has a mild turnip and cabbage fla- 
vor. The bulb, which is formed above the ground, 
is cooked when young and tender like turnips. 
As easy to grow as a radish, 
205. EARLY WHITE VIENNA, 
Probably the best early variety. Small tops. 
Medium size, handsome, white bulbs. Pkt., 10¢; 
oz., 45c; % Ib., $1.40; 1b., $4.10, postpaid. 
206. PURPLE VIENNA. (63 days.) A pop- 
ular purple variety for table use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
55c; % I1b., $1.70; Ib., $5.10, postpaid. 
(60 days.) 

130, 
ter salad, 
279, 
plants. 
83h. 

plant early. 
Chinese 
or Celery Cabbage. 

Chives belong in the perennial class of onions. 
same as onions, but transplant later, 
Only the tops are used for co 
with its purple blossoms, 
CHIHLI. 
This plant does not form a soli 
head somewhat like Cos lettuce. 
Plant late in July in row 
10c; % oz., 20c; 0z., 30c; 1% Ih., 95c; 1b., $2.85, postpaid. 

Brussels Sprouts. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Brussels Sprouts are miniature cabbages form- 
ed on the plant stalk. The culture is the same 
as that of cabbage. 
*65. LONG ISLAND. (95 days.) The plants 
are strong and robust, and the stalks are large, 
thick and close-jointed. But the most desirable 
feature is that almost the whole stalk is covy- 
ered and the sprouts are fine and solid the entire 
length, Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; % Ib., 
$1.80, postpaid. 
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CHICORY. The Winter Delicacy. 
Sow in spring in rows 18 inches apart. Store parsnip-like roots in sand until 
wanted for winter use. Two weeks before using, trim off roots at lower end to 
8 or 9 inches, then place upright in soil and cover with about 8 inches of sand. 
Keep in a temperature of about 60 degrees. A good white salad Witloof about 
6 inches long should be ready in two weeks. 
darkness to obtain blanched tops. 
WITLOOF CHICORY. 
Grown 
Y% 1b., $1.95, postpaid. 
Some grow it like celery. 
for its delicate shoots. Pkt., 10c; 
CHIVES (Schnittlauch) 
(70 days.) 
It is very 
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Stored roots may be forced in 
(140 days.) (French Endive.) A delicious win: 
Y2 0%, 35¢; 02. 65c;3 
i 1 Plant the seed the 
leaving about six to eight inches between 
oking. A pretty plant in the rock garden, 
Seed: Pkt., 15¢; 4% o2z., 60c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
CHINESE OR CELERY CABBAGE 
Harliest and surest heading Chinese Cabbage. 
d héad like cabbage, but grows a long, loose 
mild and a real delicacy. Don’t 
sand thin to about a foot apart, 

White Curled Endive. 
ENDIVE 
Endive or French Lettuce is one of the finest 
salad greens and is also valuable for garnishing. 
It can also be used for flavoring stews and soups. 
185, GREEN CURLED. (96 days.) Dark 
green leaves; blanches white. Very attractive. 
186. WHITE CURLED, (96 days.) Leaves 
finely cut and almost white. Fine for salad. 
187. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN. (85 
days.) Leaves very broad. All above varieties. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 70c; Ib., $2.10, post- 
paid, 
188. DEEPHEART FRINGED. Our new En- 
dive. See page 2. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %, Ib., 
75c; lb., $2.20, postpaid. 
CELERIAC (ROOT CELERY) 
125. NEW GIANT PRAGUE. (115 days.) A 
type of celery where the roots are eaten instead 
of the tops. An easily grown vegetable that de- - 
serves a place in your garden. It forms a tur- 
nip-shaped root about two inches in diameter, 
with the flavor of fine celery. Splendid for soun, 
stews, salads, etc. Pkt., 10c; YQ oz., 35¢; oz., 
65c; % Ib., $1.95, postpaid. : 
CRESS 
The green leaves are used for salads and 
flavoring. 
134. EXTRA CURLED. (50 days.) (Pepper 
Grass.) The best variety. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 
15c; 1% 02., 30c; 0oz., 50c; % Ih., $1.45, postpaid. 
133. UPLAND. (50 days.) (Spring Cress.) 
Dwarf plant with slender stalks and oval 
notched leaves, used in salads. Pkt., 15¢; 02., 
30c; Y% Ib., 85c, postpaid. 
EGG PLANT 
Egg Plant is easily grown and is a good sub- 
stitute for meat. When cooked in fat it has a 
fine food value and igs also good when sliced, 
rolled in beaten egg yolk and crumbs, seasoned 
and fried to a crisp brown. 
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181. BLACK BEAUTY. (83 days.) . The 
best egg plant to grow for early market. Also 
the best for 
! home use. It is fully ten days 
earlier than the New York Improved Purple and 
nearly as large. Spineless, Pkt., 10c: 1 Oz, 
35¢; 0z., 60c; ¥%4 Ib., $1.85, postpaid, ” alae 
182, NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID. (70 
eye) oe new 3°Ee. Dien excellent for the 
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Ye OZ: 40c; oz., 7O0c: 1 
$2.05, postpaid. © ”” » 70c; Ys Ib, 

Pkt., 
Black Beauty Egg Plant. 
