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; ™% pound 
will plant an acre. 
236 New Orleans Market. 5 
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. 30c; 
oz 55c; % lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00; 5 
Ibs. $28.00. 
240 Fort Myers Market. g5 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 color. Very ee extremely 
early, hardy. Pkt. 10c; % oz. Ste 
oz. 50c; aa lb. $1.65; Ib. $5.50; & 
Ibs. $25. 50 
LEEKS 
| 238 Black Beauty. 
81 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 
ae piety until frost. Pkt. 
Oc; % o c; oz. 55c; %4 Ib. 
$1, 75; ibe rie 00: 5 lbs. $28. oOo. 
239 Florida High-Bush. 5 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. 10¢c; % oz. 30c3 
oz. 50c; %4 lb. $1.65; lb. $5.50; 
5 lbs. $25.50. 
237 New York Purple. 3 aays. 
Produces an abundance of broad, 
oval, black- “purple, glossy fruits that 
are slightly arger than Black Beauty. 
Perfectly eee. et grow 30 
ps gio high. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; 
50c; “i vg SiC 65; Ib. $5.50: 
5 ibs. $25.5 
CELTUCE 

New Orleans Market Eggplant 
ENDIVE 
Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute 
for green onions, and superior in tenderness 
and flavor. The lower portion of the plant is 
used; it is boiled whole in salt water and 
served hot with butter or used in soups. 
ture. 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 
celery. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 
4 pounds, an acre. 
330 American Flag. 120 days. A strong- 
growing variety with large, thick stems of 
sweet flavor: Leaves are large and dark 
green. The most widely used ably aes for 
both family and market use. % 
oz. 30C; oz. 50c; % lb. $1-603 ! $8: ‘50. 
165 The new delicious celery-flavored vege- 
table from China. It grows nearly three feet 
tall. but its tasty leaves may be used like 
Lettuce or Spinach when only a foot high. 
When full grown the thick main stalk may be 
served cooked like Asparagus or raw as 
a salad. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35¢; oz. 60c; 
% lb. $2.00. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. Grown extensively for ‘‘greens.’’ 
Hardier than cabbage. Sow during early fall 
and spring, either broadcast or in rows. 
large plants, have rows 2 ‘feet apart, and 
thin to 2 feet in rows. Matures in 80 to 
100 days. One ounce will sow 200 feet of 
row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
For 
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. 
One ounce will 
Matures in about 50 days. 
plant 200 feet of row; 3 pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. 
ameter, globular, very light green; 
flesh clear white, tender, and crisp, 
with a mild delicate cabbage-like 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; %4 Ib. 
$1.00; lb. $3. 25; 5 Ibs. $15. 00. 

Kohlrabi Early White Vienna 
Vegetable Seeds 
Best and ear- 
‘Tiest variety. Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches in di- 
67-A Siberian. 86 days. The large plants 
grow about 12 to 15 inches tall, with a spread 
of 3 feet or more. Produce numerous large, 
thick, frilled leaves of a deep green color. 
very heavy yielder. Pkt. !0c; oz. 15¢; % 
lb. 45c; lb. $1 aa uke $6.00. Not pre- 
paid: 10 Abs. $11.0 
67 Dwarf Cited Scotch. Mirek Low 
spreading plants bear finely curled, large 
leaves of an attractive green color. Pkt. 
{Oc; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 
Ibs. $7.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $13.00. 
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. 20c; %4 lb. 
ie lb. $1.75; 5 Ibs. 
25! Full Heart Bata- 
viaN. 90 days. (Esca- 
role.) Develops an upright 
growth, producing’ a very 
heavy, thick, matted plane 
with large, "deep well-bal- 
anced hearts. which blanch 
to a creamy white. But- 
tery in texture iy a 
splendid qualit ‘Ps 
f0e3 oz. 20C; % Ib. ge 
eens 75; 5 ‘Tbs. $8. 00. 
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS 
Sow early, in rows 1 foot apart and cover ELLY, with fine soil. 
be *cut when in bloom, wilted in the stin, an 
“marked with an asterisk (*) are perennial. 
Pkt. 1% Oz. 
Anise. For seasoning and cordials........ 10c {5c 
Basil, Sweet. For flavoring soups, stews, etc. fee 15c 
Borage. Leaves used in salads............ 10c 20c 
*Caraway. For flavoring bread....... ties LOS 15c 
*Catnip or Catmint. Medicinal value......20c ee 
*Chives. Substitute for onions in agune APS Ire {5c 40c 
Coriander. Used in confectionery. -10c {Sc 
Dill. Used in making dill pickles Baca vei ene ‘ 5c 10¢ 
*Fennel, Sweet. Leaves used in sauces, salad, 
and Confectionery ...6:5+-er0e. Bel oer 10c 5c 
*Horehound. For flavoring age used in 
COUEH SYLUDS es sok anscene eS Neh 25c eee 
‘ *Lavender. Used in perfumes............. 25¢ ere 
*Marjoram, Sweet. Used as flavoring. obit arabee 10c 7 
*Rosemary. For seasoning meats.......... Crop Failed 
*Rue. Good for roup in fowls........ .»-. Crop Failed — 
+ *Sage. For stuffing and seasoning....... Rv clic 35c 
*Savory, Summer. For flavoring dressings. 
*Thyme, French. Leaves and young shoots 
sed for seasoning . oc... «<> > +.» «tects bine ] 
earls 
thoroughly dried in the shade. 
Most herbs should 
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