


2 Ibs. 85c; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 85c; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 85c; 5 Ibs. $1.85. 

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Vienna Kohl Rabi ‘ 
cooks tender yet retains a desirable degree of crispness. The swollen stems 
> are best when 2 to 3 in. of diameter. Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; 4 lb. $1.15; 
Y% Ib. $2.00; lb. $3.75. 2 
a 
LEEK 
The Leeks are very 
hardy and easily cul- 
tivated. They suc- 
ceed best in light 
and well enriched 
soil. Sow early in 
drills one foot apart. 
Large Amer- 
ican Flag 
._ A favorite variety is 
of strong and vigor- 
sa Ae = ous growth. Pkt. 15c, 
Spineless Egg Plant oz. 60c, 1, lb. $1.25. 

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New York Nascreved: 
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-EGGPLANT > 

May be cooked in various ways. The fruits are at their best edible stage 
when the skin has attained a high gloss; they are too old when skin 
becomes dull. Use when young, at which stage the seeds will be small 
and hardly noticeable. Keep fruits picked off as they become ready and 
plants should bear until frost. 2 ; 
A rich, sandy, warm ‘soil produces the best plants and yields the high- 
est number of fruits. Seed should be started in a hotbed, or indoors in 
shallow boxes or pans, 8 to 9 weeks before the time to set the plants 
ont in the garden. When seedlings are about 3 in. high, plant singly 
into small pots, setting the plants in the open when all danger of frost 
is past and the soil has become thoroughly warm. A pkt. of seed will 
produce about 100 plants; 1 oz. 2000 plants. Days mentioned in descrip- 
tions represent the average time required from the setting of the plants 
in the garden until usable or marketable fruits are ready. 
73 days. The rich, deep purplish black fruits grow 
Black Beauty to an dee ode size, but may be used while small. 
When fully developed, they are blunt and broad at the blossom end, 
weigh several pounds each and are free from spines or thorns. Suitable 
for freezing.- Plants are very productive. Valuable for market and 
home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; Y4 lb. $1.75; 1/2 lb. $3.25; 1 Ib. $5.50. 
bs 76 days. Entirely spine- 
New York Improved Spineless [8 (*) 5. Pree cae. 
plant whose fruits are broad, oval and hold their deep glossy color for 
a iong time. The plants are low branching. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 4/4 lb. $1.75; 
% so $3.25; Ib. $5.50. bd S 
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Pkt. 15c; VY lb. 45c; Ib. 85c; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
South American Mushroom /2° 
Early Purple Vienna 
strain are a purplish color and the flesh is an attractive 
light green. Matures a few days later than White Vienna 
but otherwise resembles it in tenderness and fine quality. 
Roots are of even size and 
I, Ib. $1.15; 1% Ib. $2.00; Ib. $3.75. 


Better Seeas mean Better Garaens. Plant Alneer’s Seeds. ; 9 
DELICIOUS POP CORN 
Put 5 or 6 seeds in groups 8 to 4 ft. apart and cover with 1 to 2 in. of soil; 
later thin out, leaving 3 or 4 stalks to a group. Seed may also be sown in 
rows 3 to 4 ft. apart, the seed spaced 4 to 6 in. apart. As Pop Corn is 
hardier than Sweet Corn, the seed may be planted a week earlier. A pkt. 
will plant 100 ft. of row; 6 to 8 lbs. for one acre. 

Hybrid South American Mushroom 195 days. Large, St a 
deep orange-yellow a Rin St, SRO oy = 
kernels, somewhat rounded with very high popping expansion, varies frem OE PE ELS SS Se = 
28 to 30 volumes. Ears 6 to 8 in. long with 14 or 16 rows of kernels. Heavy ie oS Se ee 
producer. 6 to 7 ft. Pkt. 15c; 2 Ib. 50c; Ib. 90c; 2 Ibs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $3.75. ENDIVE ie ag 
; 105 days. Ears and kernels resemble 
Hybrid Japanese Hulless Japanese Hulless but when popped Endive is a delightful autumn and winter 
the round, white balls are much larger. Heavier yielder, too. 6 to 7 ft. salad. Sow seed from middle of June to 
the end of August. Frost improves the 
’ 115 days. Golden yellow kernels which pop pure flavor. 
Queen $s Golden white. Ears grow 7 in. long; 6 to 7% ft. stalks. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.85. 
Green Curled Very hardy, leaves 
days. ‘Large golden yellow dark green. Pkt. 
kernels which pop creamy white. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 60c; lb. $1. 
Ears 6 to 9 in. long; stalks 6 to 7 ft. high. Pkt. 10c; > lb. 25c; lb. 45c; ta 4 4o1es 
French Moss Curled ™ ost 
Australian Hulless 105 days. Baby Rice Ears 2% to 4%, in. b é@ a Ue 
long, well filled with deep, narrow kernels tifully curled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ™%4 Ib.. 
which pop snowy white. Stalks grow 6 to 7 ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; ‘lb. 25c; 
60c; Ib. $1.75. 
7 ; 110 days. Large ears, 6.to 7% in. long, closely set with : 
White Rice sharply pointed, white, rice-like grains: which pop into Broad Leaved Batavian 
fluffy, round, white balls. Stalks grow 5 to 6% ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; 4% Ib. 25c; The broad, thick, slightly wrinkled leaves 
form a large head which is preferred for 
stews and soups. Pkt. 10c; oz. -25c; 
* KOH L RABI VY, Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
A large bulb is produced on the stem, which, if used when young, makes a 
delicious vegetable, having sweet, fine-grained flesh which has the combined 
flavor not unlike that of both Cauliflower and Turnip. Sow the seed in rows 
12 to 18 in. apart early in the spring and cover 
to stand 6 in. apart.in the row. For a continuous supply, sow every two 
weeks. One oz. for 300 ft. of row; 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. 
W 7 7 The most popular extra-early short-topped 
Early hite Vienna variety of Kohl Rabi with firm flesh which 
% in. deep. Thin plants 

The swollen stem ané = 
leaves of this excellent : 
Kale. 
form. Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; KALE or BORECOLE 
Greens for early fall, winter and spring. 
Sow seed about middle of June, later 
transplant to rows 2 to 2% feet apart. 
Dwarf sort can be sown later. Frost im- 
proves flavor. 
Dwarf Green Curled Kale 
In about 55 days. Leaves curly as Pars- 
ley, tender and very fine flavor. Immense 
quantities produced in south find ready 
sales in the north. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
Y%, Ib. 90c; 1% Ib. $1.40; lb. $2.25. 
Green Curled Scotch Hardy, 
very finely 
fringed. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 4% Ib. 90c; 
Y% Ib. $1.40; Ib. $2.25. 

Garden Huckleberry-Wonderberry 4 wonderful, 
prolific plant 
needing same culture as tomatoes. When ripe the berries are about 
one inch in diameter, of shining black color. They make delicious 
pies, preserves and jam. Fruit is non-edible when not fully ripened. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c, postpaid. 
