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DANDELION 
Sow early in spring, in very warm, rich 
soil, in drills 18 inches apart; thin to 5 inches 
and cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting 
the next spring. When grown for the roots, 
sow in September and cultivate well during 
the fall and the following summer; the roots 
will be. fit to dig in October. 
IMPROVED BROAD LEAVED. Unsurpassed . 
in thickness of leaf and deep green color. 
It is compact and forms an upright regular 
tuft at the center. This cabbaging sort is 
much ‘superior to the common or unculti- 
vated dandelion. 
a8 10c; % oz., 40c; Oz. 75c; % Ib., 
-50. 

IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS 
EGGPLANT 
This is 3 semi-tropical plant which requires 
continuous warm weather for best results. 
The seed germinates slowly and should be 
started in a hot bed. The plants may be set 
out in the open ground when 2 inches tall 
if continued warm weather is in prospect. 
Space the plants 244 to 3 feet apart. Young 
plants should be shaded from hot sun and 
sprayed with Paris Green as a protection from 
potato bugs. 
BLACK BEAUTY. Fully 10 days earlier than 
Improved New York Spineless. Healthy 
grower and large fruit. 
Pkt., 10c; 44 02z., 40c; oz. The; 1% Ib., 
$2.25. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS. Quite 
free from spines. Fruit of large size and 
perfect form. Two weeks earlier than the 
old variety. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 40c; oz., 75c3; ¥%, Ib., 
$2.25. ; 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH. Plant upstanding, 
holding fruits off the ground. Fruits elon- 
gated, tapering towards stem; dark purple. 
A hardy variety, resistant to drought and 
disease. Height, 32”; 80 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 40c; o2z., 75c; 
$2.25. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
: This is a widely cultivated species of the 
- onion family. It is highly esteemed as a fall 
and winter substitute for green onions. Also 
regarded by many as superior in tenderness 
YA ib.; 
and flavor when cooked. ‘The leaves are flat. 
and the stems are large, cylindrical and bulb- 
ous. Sow early in spring in rows 12 to 15 
inches apart, covering % inch deep. Thin the 
an _ plants to 6 inches apart in the row and draw 
the earth about them when cultivating. If 
one desires very white and tender leeks, 
transplant when about 6 inches tall, setting 
4 inches apart in trenches about 2 feet apart 
and gradually earth up like celery. 
“ ‘LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. The kind mostly 
grown for market. 
- Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c; 4 1b., $2.50. 
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ENDIVE 
One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill. 
For early use sow about April 15th; for 
later supply sow in June or July in rows 14 
to 20 inches apart and when well started thin 
the plants to 1 foot apart. When nearly full- 
grown tie the outer leaves together over the 
center in order to blanch the heart of the 
plant. By covering fresh plants every few 
days a succession may be maintained. Endive 
for winter use may be had by making 2 or 3 
successive plantings at intervals of a week 
or 10 days during July. Just before killing 
frosts are due in the fall dig the plants, taking 
plenty of soil with the roots. Store in the 
cellar, packing the plants closely together and 
keep as dark as practicable. The plants must 
be harvested very carefully to avoid bruising 
the leaves and shaking the soil from the 
roots. When stored this way the plants will 
be self-blanching and of finer quality than 
when tied up and blanched out of doors. By 
arranging the storage space so that the earlier 
plantings can be used first, a supply can be 
provided until nearly spring. 
BATAVIA FULL HEART BROAD 
LEAVED—ESCAROLE. (90-95 days). 
One of the best varieties for salads. Leaves 
of upright growth, broad, more or less 
twisted and waved, bright deep green, 
with a nearly white midrib. Inner leaves 
form a fair head which blanches a creamy 
white. 
Pkt) LOcs 02.0 (S0Cky alae TGs 7.4/5" 1D. 
$1.25; Lb., $2.00. 
GREEN CURLED. Hardy. Leaves dark 
green, tender. 
PEG LOGS Or. S0Cs aan Ds. (DC 3% /o e4D., 
$1.25; Lb., $2.00. 

BATAVIA FULL HEART 
All-America Selections—Award of Merit 
KALE or BORECOLE 
This is a species of the cabbage family 
and is extensively grown for greens, especially 
in the South. Most varieties have heavy, 
densely curled foliage of beautiful green and 
the dwarf varieties are desirable for orna- 
mental garden use. The culture is practically 
the same as that of late cabbage but as the 
plants will withstand several degrees of frost 
they can be allowed to grow late into the 
fall. They are regarded by many as at their 
best after the first heavy frosts. 
DWARF-CURLED SCOTCH KALE. This is 
the variety usually sown in ‘the fall for 
spring market. It is low-growing with 
finely curled leaves of deep green. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % Ib., 95c; lb., $3.25. 


or Variety 
HERBS—Aromatic, 
Medicinal, and Pot 
Herbs belong in every vegetable garden 
and, because of. their ornamental appearance, 
may also be grown in the flower garden to 
serve a double purpose. We offer seed of 
the most popular varieties, for which you wil! 
find use throughout the season. For winter, 
dry the foliage and keep in air-tight bottles. 
In the case of Dill, the seeds are also used 
for flavoring. 
CATNIP or CATMINT. 60 days. Perennial. 
The green or dry leaves are used for seas- 
oning. An excellent tonic for animals. Also 
used at tea for nervous headaches. Easily 
grown. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
CHIVES. 80 days. Hardy perennial plants 
of the Onion type. Easily grown from seed. 
The small leaves are used for flavoring and 
seasoning and when minced are tasty in 
sandwiches. 
PEt. 10037475: 502Z.5)..20C3 02:,,) 40c5 
$1.20; % lb., $2.20; Ib., $4.00. 
DILL. 70 days. Annual. 2% feet tall. The 
young stems are nice for flavoring soups 
and sauces and are used extensively in a 
minced state with lettuce. The dry 
branches and seeds are much prized for 
flavoring dill pickles. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4 0z., 30c; Y% Ib., 50c; 
lb., 85c. ; 
FENNEL, FLORENCE. Also known as Finic- 
chio. 60 days. Annual. One of the finest 
delicacies. The enlarged leaf base is used 
in fish sauces; stalks are eaten like Celery. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. 
LAVENDER, TRUE. 60 days. Perennial. 
Flowers are dried and placed in the linen 
closet to impart their perfume to the linens. 
Also used as a repellent to moths. Flowers 
are lavender-blue. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
SWEET MARJORAM. 70 days. An annual, 
delicacies. The enlarged leaf base is used 
or dried in special dishes, and particularly 
in the manufacture of sausages. Used as 
tea it wil lbe found. helpful for indigestion. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 20c; oz., 35c; 4.02., 95c; 
1% 1lb., $1.50; 1b., $2.75. 
SAGE. 70 days. An indispensable perennial 
much in demand for adding flavor to many 
different kinds of dishes. Used either fresh 
or dry. As tea, very effective against 
coughs and sore throat. 
Pkt., 10c; Ye oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 4 oz., 90c; 
41b., $1.40; lb., $2.50. 
PEPPERMINT. 65 days. A perennial herb 
that is used for flavoring drinks, sauces 
and jellies. Grown best in moist locations. 
Pkt., 35c; 2 pkts., 65c; 3 pkts., 90c. 
SUMMER SAVORY. 60 days. An annual 
herb growing 12 inches tall, used for flavor- 
ing salads, dressings, and gravies. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4 oz., 50c; 1% lb., 75c; 
Ib., $1.25. 
THYME. 70 days. A perennial with aromatic 
foliage which is' used for flavoring soups, 
stews, gravies, etc. As tea it is an excel- 
lent remedy for coughs. 
Pkt.,) .10¢; 7/4 0z.,. 25032"0z.. -45c% 
$1.35; % lb., $2.45; lb., $4.50. 
KOHL-RABI 
The edible part is: the turnip-shaped bulb 
formed above the ground. It is tender and ex- 
cellent when used before being fully grown, 
combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage 
and turnips. Seed should be sown in light, 
rich soil as early in spring as possible in 
rows 1% feet apart and when well established 
thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Plantings 
at intervals of 10 days will give a succession 
until hot weather, when they fail to grow 
well. Plantings made the latter part of July 
for fall use. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. An early, smooth, 
white, medium-sized variety having. few 
leaves. Ready for use in about 10 weeks. 
Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 20c; Y% oz., 40c; oz., 75¢; 
VY, 1b., $2.00. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Later than Ear- 
ly White Vienna. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 20c; Y% 0z., 40c; oz., 75c; 
Y, \b., $2.00. 
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