
Eggplant, Black Beauty 

Kale, Curled Scotch 


LETTUCE 
CULTURE—Léttuce is best suited to rich, light, loamy soil and should a 
never be planted in worn-out soils. At planting time the soil should be 
in the best of condition. Sow seed on ridges in rows 18 inches apart and 
when plants are large enough thin to 10 to 15 inches apart. Run the 
water in furrows between the ridges and never allow the water to touch 
the plants. 
When lettuce is planted early in hot ground plant 2 pounds of seed to 
the acre. During the winter season, when the soil is cool, 144 pounds 
per acre is pleniy. 
Head Lettuce 
Ask for prices in larger quantities for commercial planting. 
NEW YORK SPECIAL—Hardy, uniform heads, light green outer leaves 
with the center bleached pure white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 Ib. $1.00, Ib. 
$3.40. 
IMPERIAL 847—_A splendid variety for market or home use. Large, crisp, 
tight heads and a great favorite wherever grown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, %4 
Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.40. 
IMPERIAL “7152’’Medium sized, solid heads. Quite hardy, very sure 
heading, also resistant to brown blight. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1% lb. $1.10, 
Ib. $3.40, ; 
IMPERIAL *615*’—One of the largest heading varieties. Resistant to 
brown blight; does not make suckers. Desirable for early spring cutting. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.10, Ib. $3.40. 
GREAT LAKES—A tight heading New York type for summer production 
maturing in about 75 days. Slow to run to seed but requires fertile soil-_ 

Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 14-1b. $1.50, Ib. $4.50. 
EGG PLANT 
CULTURE—Egg Plant grows exceedingly well 
in California, as it thrives in warm, dry 
weather. Sow in hot beds or boxes and trans- 
plant when danger of frost is over. Plant 2 
feet apart in 4foot rows. To secure a rapid 
and continuous growth, water and cultivate 
frequently. One ounce of seed will produce 
about 1,000 plants. 
BLACK BEAUTY—The fruits are rich, dark 
purple, large and symmetrical, maturing a 
little earlier than our Improved New York 
Purple but usually not quite as large. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 65c, 1% lb. $2.15, lb. $6.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE—Large oval- 
shaped, deep purple fruits. Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 
4 lb. $2.15, lb. $6.50, postpaid. 
ENDIVE 
CULTURE—Sow seed at any time with the 
exception of the hot summer months. Sow thinly 
in rows 18 inches apart and cover lightly. 
When about 4 inches tall they should be 
thinned out to stand a foot apart in the row. 
This plant grows to perfection and makes a 
very delicious salad for winter use. After 
plants are well grown gather up leaves and 
tie at tips into a loose bunch to bleach the 
inner leaves. 
GREEN CURLED--A hardy vigorous variety 
with deep green leaves. This variety is gen- 
erally preferred as it bleaches to a beautiful 
golden yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1% Ib. 50c, 1 lb. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
GARLIC 
CULTURE—Plant in the Sacramento Valley 
and similar climates during October and No- 
vember. In higher altitudes during the spring 
season. One pound will plant about 50 feet of 
row. 
GARLIC SETS—50c per pound, postpaid. Write 
for quantity prices. 
HERB SEEDS for Planting 
Anise, Sweet Basil, Borage, Caraway, Catnip. 
Coriander, Dill, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, 
Sage, Sorrel, Summer Savory, Saffron, Fennel. 
All Herbs, 10c per packet, postpaid. 
Leaf Lettuce 
PARIS COS or ROMAINE—Leaves yellowish 
white, very crisp and tender; a self-blanching 
lettuce of superior flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
Y% lb. 70c, Ib. $2.10. 
EARLY PRIZEHEAD—An early home garden 
variety, with highly friled and crumpled 
leaves, the outside leaves ringed red, the in- 
terior green. Very tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c, 
1 oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, 1 lb. $2.00. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—Crisp and very ten- — 
der. Large crumpled or frilled leaves make c 
bunch at the center. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1% Ib. 70c, 
Ib. $2.10. : 
ALL THE ABOVE POSTPAID 
Market Growers Should Ask for Quantity Rates. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
CULTURE—Sow in drills during the fall and 
spring months. Transplant to 12 inches apart 
in 3-foot rows. \% ounce required for 100 feet 
of drill. 
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—Grows to a height 
of 2 feet or more; leaves are bright green and 
curled. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1% lb. 90c, 1 lb. $2.75, 
postpaid. 
KOHL RABI 
CULTURE—Kohl Rabi is a cold weather plant 
and should be seeded from early fall to early 
spring, eliminating the hot summer months. In 
colder sections plant in early spring. Plant 
like turnips and thin to 6 inches apart. % 
ounce of seed will produce about 1,000 plants. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Earliest sort, very 
tender, excellent for table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
S5c, 1% lb. $1.85, 1 lb. 5.50, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—Similar to above, but 
has flesh of putple color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 55c, 
Y lb. $1.85, 1 lb. $5.50, postpaid. 
LEEK : 
CULTURE—Plant in seed bed or in drills in 
the field; when large enough transplant or thin 
out about 6 inches apart in 18-inch rows. One 
ounce of seed is required to 150 feet of row. 
LARGE LONDON—Broad leaves of strong and — 
vigorous growth; very hardy. Pkt. 10c, 1] oz. 
65c, V4 Ib. $2.15, postpaid. a. 

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F. SMITH & CO., INC., Sacramento, California 









