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Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 

Dandelion 
Culture—Sow in May in drills 12 inches 
apart; cover the seed % of an inch deep. 
One ounce for 200 feet of drill. 
Arlington Thick-Leaved. A carefully se- 
lected strain; popular with market garden- 
ers. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; % Ib. $2.50. 

Egg Plant—Black Beauty 
Egg Plant 
Culture—Sow seeds in hotbeds very early 
in spring. Transplant in pots or hotbeds 
when true leaves appear. Set in open when 
weather is warm and settled. 
Black Beauty. An excellent, prolific va- 
riety which is earlier and nearly as large as 
New York Improved. Fruits are nearly 
round and of a very dark purple. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. 65c. 
N ew Hampshire Hybrid. An extra early 
variety suitable for New England climate, 
producing fruits almost as large as Black 
Beauty. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. 90c. 
Endive 
Culture—For early use, sow in drills 15 
inches apart as early in the spring as the 
ground can be worked. Transplant to 1 foot 
each way. When full grown tie the outer 
leaves at the top to blanch the heads. 
Deep Heart Fringed. Green Curled type but 
of more upright growth, with broader leaves 
and deeper hearts. Leaves are cut and curled 
at edges; ribs and heart are white. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Tb. $1.00; 16. $2.50. 
Green Curled. A standard sort for fall. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c; 16. $2.00. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian. Grows very com-_ 
pact, very tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; “a 15. 75c; 16. $2.00. 
HERBS — See Page 25 
Kale 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. A fine, low- 
growing variety, the leaves densely crimped 
and curled; very hardy and productive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c. 
Kohl Rabi 
Culture—Seeds should be sown in drills 
as early in the spring as possible. When 
well established thin to 6 inches apart. 
Early White Vienna. A very early sort, 
excellent quality, flesh white and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % TB. 75c. 
Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the above 
except in color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % TH. 75c. 
Leek 
Culture—Plant in the spring in drills 1 
foot apart. Cover the seed about 1 inch and 
thin to 9 inches apart in the drills. Draw 
earth uv to them as they grow. One ounce 
of seed to 150 feet of drill. 
American Broad Flag. A strong-growing 
sort with broad leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % TB. 75c. 
Mustard 
Culture—Sow thickly in early spring in 
shallow drills or in boxes during the winter. 
cheaters sowing may be made every ten 
ays. 
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill. 
Mustard—Spinach or Tendergreen. A 
quick growing type of Oriental mustard, 
very desirable for those who like slightly 
pungent greens. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % 1b. 50c; 1. $1.50. 
White London. For salads and flavoring. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % 16. 25c; Ib. 75c. 
Water Melon 
Culture—Plant in hills about 8 feet apart 
and cultivate the same as for Musk Melon. 
One ounce for 30 hills; four pounds for 
one acre. 
Cole’s Early or Harris’ Early. One of the 
best early varieties, medium size, nearly 
round, flesh dark red and excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Tb. 50c. 
Citron. Used for preserves; white flesh, 
hardy and productive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % TH. 50c. 
White Mountain (65 days). A superb 
new, very early Watermelon. Grows only 7 or 
8 inches long—small enough to fit conveniently 
in the refrigerator—with delicious rich red 
flesh and practically no rind. The sweetest, 
juiciest Watermelon you have ever been tempt- 
ed with. An ideal variety that merits a place 
in every home garden. 
Pkts. only, 25c. 
