Landreth’s Large Round Purple 
Gandrlls Eggplant 
Eggplant is a native of Africa. Years ago in the 
Southern States it was called “Guinea Squash.” 
One ounce of seed will provide 2000 plants, enough 
for one-quarter of an acre. Seed under favorable 
conditions breaks ground in 9 days. This fruit is 
one of the finest for the garden on the market. 
Plants are a little difficult to raise, owing to the 
fact that the seed often germinates slowly. Should 
always be started in a hotbed, or on a window 
ledge in the house. After the plants show two 
rough leaves they should be transplanted 3 to 4 
inches apart to give them room to develop, so 
that after they. have gotten sturdy they can be 
planted in the open garden with 2 ft. between 
rows .and 3 ft. between plants. The plants will 
produce an average of 4 to 5 fruit—sometimes 10 
—weighing 5 to 6 pounds. 
Black Beauty—125 Days. This variety is earlier 
than the Landreths’ Large Round Purple, but it 
is slightly smaller. It is very popular because 
it does not lose its black color. 
Florida High Bush—130 Days. We cannot rec- 
ommend this variety nearly as highly as we 
do the Landreths’ Large Round Purple, or 
Black Beauty, although it is very popular in 
some sections. Vines 26 to 32 inches, vigorous, 
and a continuous bearer. 
Fort Myers—80 Days. Large, oval fruits of deep, 
almost black, purple color and extremely smooth 
skin. High resistance to disease and excessive 
heat as is characteristic of the high bush type. 
Landreths' Large Round .Purple—130 Days. It 
is productive and vigorous. The fruit . often 
reaches a weight of 10 to 12 pounds. Fruit 
broad and fiat at the bottom. Diameter is near- 
ly equal’ to the length. Color when grown on 
soil-of proper quality is a deep purple, often 
appearing almost Black, although not as black 
as the Black Beauty. . 
New Orledns Market — 85 Days. The fruit is 
large size, oblong in shape, dark purple and 
_ spineless. Plants grow to a height of about 4 
ft. Very popular with growers and shippers as 
- it is blight resistant and endures drought. We 
recommend this variety. 
New York Improved—130 Days. This is prob- 
ably the oldest and best known variety on the 
market. It is early, produces 4 to 6 very large 
fruit of excellent quality. The fruit is better if 
grown on a sandy loam. 

Endive—-Broad leaved Batavian 
Sow one ownce of seed for 150 feet of row. Plant 
three pounds to the acre. Sow in the Spring as 
soon as the earth is free from frost and replant 
to within 60 days of Autumn frost. Drill in rows 
d4 in. to 20 in. apart, and thin the plants to 8 
inches. Tie up the loose leaves or cover with a pot 
_to blanch the salad. This is one of the most palat- 
able Vegetables which can be used as a salad as 
well as a garnish to table vegetables. Endive can 
be boiled like Spinach. It is of rapid growth. The 
plants are of rosette shape and can be tied up and 
bleached pure white like Celery. Blanching great- 
ly improves the taste. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian or Escarolle — 90 Days. 
Foliage broad and flat, 16 ihches in diameter— 
deep green leaves with thick midrib. Leaves 
are exceedingly palatable when well bleached. 
Stands dry weather better than any other sorts. 
Full Heart or True Heart—86 Days. An Im- 
proved Batavian, only broader and thicker head 
at eating stage. Excellent shipping qualities. 
Giant Green Curled or Ruffick—85 Days. This 
is a hardy growing variety, 16 to 18 inches in 
diameter, with deep green leaves. When tied up 
these plants of red footstalks bleach white very 
quickly. 
White Curled—96 Days. A distinct variety of 
white or light-colored leaves. More delicate and 
smaller in form than the large green curled. 
Less astringent than the green; is slightly 
easier to bleach. 
Leudulls Herbs 
Because of their strong, spicy taste and odor 
Herbs are used generously in the preparation of 
food both in the home and in commercial kit- 
chens. To preserve, dry thoroughly, then rub the 
foliage almost to powder. Store in jars or bottles 
tightly corked. A number of herb varieties pre- 
viously imported from Europe are unavailable. 
Herbs are very ornamental, many bearing really 
lovely flowers. Some are perennial, and when 
once established, may be preserved for years. Sow 
the. seed very carefully in seed-beds about the. 
‘middle of Spring, and the following Autumn or 
Spring transplant the perennials to convenient 
situations. Most Herbs prefer full sun. . 
GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLES FOR GROWING CHILDREN 

