
Cuiture. Start seed 
in hotbeds or a pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant. to open 
ground when danger of frost is past. 
Space 2% 
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. (hen 
ter’s Special Strain.) 85 days. No other 
Eggplant combines the many valuable 
features enjoyed by this splendid variety. 
The “‘éggs’’ are of large size and of even 
oblong shape, dark purple and of attrac- 
tive market, appearance. Its shape and 
color is better than any other high-bush 
type..- The tall and vigorous plants grow 
4 to. 6 feet in height and bear all fruit 
entirely off the ground.. Hardy ‘and’ re- 
Sistant to. blight and other diseases, as 
well as.heat and drought. A very heavy 
yielder and highly recommended for 
shipping to distant markets. Produces 
over.a longer period than most sorts. 
Pkt. 1Oc; % oz. 30c; oz. 55¢;. %4 ib. . 
$1.75; lb. $6.00; 5 lbs, $28.00. 





{238 Black Beauty. 81 days.- The 
Warge-fruited sorts. 
to 3 feet each way. Ma- 
jelongated, cylindrical in shape, and of 
| Produces 

Fie | 
Pay 
ponte 
arliest and one of the best of the 
Its spineless ‘fruit 
is a rich, glossy, purplish black color, 
orne..continuously until frost. Pkt, 
1O0c; % oz. 30c; oz. 55c; %4 Ib. 
$1.75; lb. $6.00; 5 Ibs. $28.00. 
well off the ground. The fruits are 
@ dark purplish color. A good keeper 
and shipper. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; 
oz. 50c; % lb. $1.65; lb. $5.50; 
5 lbs. $25.50. 
237 New York Purple. 93 days. 
an abundance of broad, 
oval, black-purple, glossy fruits that 
are slightly larger than Black Beauty. 
Perfectly spineless. Plants grow 30 
inches high. Pkt. Oc; % oz. .30c; 
oz. 50¢; % lb. $1.65; Ib. $5.50; 
5 lbs. $25.50. : E 
- New Orleans Market Eggplant 



- LEEKS” 
Esteemed, as a fall and winter substitute 
-CELTUCE. 
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. 
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. Leayes. are large and dark 
green. The most widely used. variety for 
both family and market use. Pkt. 1Oc; %% 
0z. 25¢; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.25; lb. $4.00. 
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. - 
Matures in about 50 days... One ounce will 
plant 200 feet of row; 3 pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. a a ve 
ljest variety. Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches in di- 
ameter, globular, very light green; flesh clear 
white, tender, and crisp, with a mild delicate 
Gabbage-like flavor. Pkt. 

{Oc; oz. 35c; 
4 o : D0 Sebi 
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS 
165 The new delicious celery-flavored vege- 
table from China. ‘It grows hearly 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. 15¢3 % oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. 
Hardier than cabbage. 
and spring, either broadcast or in rows. For 
large plants, have rows 2 feet apart, and 
thin to.2 feet ‘in-rows. Matures in 80-to 
100 days... @ne ounce will sow 200 feet. of 
row; 4 pouhds, an acre. : 
° e 4 
67-A Siberian. 85 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. A 
very heavy yielder. Pkt. 1O0c;.0z/ 15¢; %4 
lb. 40c; Ib, $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.50. Not pre- 
paid: 10 Ibs. $10.00. F 
67 Dwarf Curled Scotch. a e law, 
spreading, plants, bear finely curled, large 
leaves of an attractive green color. Pkt, 
Oc; 0z 



DO O prepaid 
iw early, in rows 1 foot apart and ‘cover lightly with fine soil. Most herbs should be cut 
t > 
when in bloom, wilted in the sun, and thoroughly dried in the shade. Those marked with an 
asterisk *(*)* are’ perennial. 
a 


Sa eel: BN a ; ‘ Pkt. Y%, Oz. 
2°81 ~“Anise.' For seasoning and-cordials............f0Oc 15c- 
280. Basil, Sweet. For flavoring soups, stews, ete....1O¢ (Sc. 
'2982 > Borage. Leayes used in salads...) .....222..10¢ © 20¢ 
« 284 *Caraway..-For flavoring bread. ........ eA eee (b 6 J >) 5c. 
983. *Catnip-or Catmint. “Medicinal vyalue.....,.... 20c Lage 
899 *Chives. Substitute for onions in Soups........ 15c 40c 
285. Coriander. Used. in confectionery..:...... 3 {Oc .'Sc 
298 Dill. > Used in’ making dill pickles............. 5c {Oc 
287 *Fennel, Sweet. , Leaves used in’sauces, salad and toe 
CON fECHONERY 15-65 bis ShekeneG stpitim ow 96 Bea fai 8 NG 5c 
238 *Horehound. , For flavoring candy; used in cough 
: Be) CEYTUDS pon e'oco esis enh vw fe Peeesta Bite & Sodtgies + RID OTD fiaie whole 
289 *Lavender. Used in perfumes.......-+-+.+7++4 25c sbete 
290 *Marjoram, Sweet. Used as flavyoring.......... 1Oc ip leeee 
291 *Rosemary. . For seasoning, meafs,......-+.+++- 1Oc 35 
“292 *Rue. Good for roup in fowls......... orn Oe 35c¢ 
293 *Sage.* For stuffing and seasonjng......4.+-5%- 15c 35c 
294. *Savory, Summer. |For flavoring dressings...... {Oc \20¢ 
_295 *Thyme, French. . Leaves. and young shoots used gee BA 
for seasoning «2... .6- Sid pe eee fet ae tO 350°: Thyme 
(REUTER 
Pier tas 

SEED CO., Inc, New Orleans 
Grown extensively for “‘greens.’’- 
Sow during early fall 
5 200; 4 Ib. 5Oc; Ib. $1.50; 5 


CARDOON 
169 A vegetable) that. is 
grown somewhat like celery 
and served.. in. a ;manner ~ 
similar to asparagus. ‘SOw 
or transplant to stand 2% . 
feet apart in the row. Pkt. 
10c; °% oz. 35¢3 oz. 
65c; 
$7.00. 
ENDIVE 
‘One of the’ most piquant 
and tasty.. salads grown. 

‘Plant, seed in .éarly.‘Spring 
or Fall in rows 18-inehes 
apart. and.thin plants. to 
foot apart. One.ounce 
sows 100 ft. yt Pe 
249 Large Green 
Curled. 90 days. Bright 
deep green, finely divided 
leaves. which blanch read- 
ily to a rich cream color. 
55c; lb. $1.75; 5. Ibs. 
$8.00. E 
251 Full Heart Bata- 
e 
Vial. 90 days. A new, im- 
proved strain with larger 
leaf, broader, thicker, head 
at eating stage, and earlier 
in maturity. Produces 
heavy, thick, matted plants 
with large, deep, well-bal- 
anced hearts. ~Blanches to 
a creamy white. Buttery in 
“texture and of splendid 
quality Pkt. Oc; oz. 
abe 7. %. Ibe... 85c¢'s3« Ib. 
5 Ibs. $8.00. 
FENNEL 
Sweet Anise 
An Italian vegetable that 
is delicious» when served 
raw..or, boiled: The flavor 
is sweet, spicy, and very 
distinet. One ounce sows 75 
feet of row; 8 pounds, an 
acre. 
265 Florence. she’ pop- 
ular Italian -Finnoechio. 
Pkt. 10c;,0z, 25¢; 14, 1b. 
'70¢; Ib. $2.25; 5 Abs. 
$10.25. YY" sae 
in rows: 4 feet apart, ‘thin 
% Ib. $2.03, Jb. 
Pkt. (Oc; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. © 
Vegetable Seeds , 

