
EGGPLANT, BLACK BEAUTY 
A&M EGG PLANT 
Culture—1 pkt. to 50-foot row; 4 to 6 ozs. per 
acre; 1 oz. to 2,000 plants. This plant, being 
semi-tropical, requires continued warm weather 
for best results. It is slow to germinate and 
requires 4 to 6 weeks to produce plants for 
field planting. Seed is sown in hot beds dur- 
ing December or January, transplanted when 
plants are 2 inches tall in rows, spacing the 
plants 2 feet apart in the rows and rows 3 feet 
apart. After transplanting shade the young 
plants until they become established. 
156 Black Beauty—80 days. Slightly earlier 
than New York, a good home and market gar- 
den sort. Fruits large, oval, with a dark pur- 
plish color that holds well after picking. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 70c; 4 lb. $2.35; lb. $7.00. Postpaid. 
155 New York Improved—83 days. A spineless 
variety very much suited to shipping. Grows 
strong bushes larger than Black Beauty, conse- 
quently the fruits are kept off the ground. The 
fruits are broad, oval, of black purplish color 
and are somewhat larger than the Black 
Beauty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 70c; 1% lb. $2.35; lb. $7.00. 
Postpaid. 
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MARKET GROWERS — Endive Green Curled 
Ruffec is recommended. Please write for quan- 
tity prices. 

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ENDIVE, GREEN CURLED RUFFEC 

A&M ENDIVE 
Culture— 2 oz. to 50-foot row; 2 lbs. per acre. 
Same as for lettuce. Seed can be sown any 
time during the year. When the plants are 
well started thin to 10 to 12 inches apart. When 
nearly full grown bleach the plants by tying 
the leaves together to exclude the light from 
the inner leaves or heart. Tying should always 
be done when the plants are quite dry, other- 
wise they may rot. A wholesome and delicious 
salad vegetable for fall and winter use. 
158 Batavian (Escarolle)—88 to 90 days. An 
earlier variety forming large heads; very suit- 
able for blanching. Used for flavoring soups, 
stews, etc. Pkt. 10c: oz. 20c:; 4% Ib. 50c; Ib. 
$1.50. Postpaid. 
160 Green Curled Pancalier (Pink Ribbed)—65 
days. This variety is more suitable for summer 
planting. Has good appearance and dense 
centers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Postpaid. 
161 Green Curled Ruffec (Green Ribbed)—95 
days. A hardy sort suitable for winter use. 
Leaves have mossy appearance. Used exten- 
sively by shippers and market growers. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. Postpaid. 

Beth Egg Plant varieties are desirable for 
commercial growers. Please write for quantity 
prices. 
CRESS 
138 Fine Curled or Pepper Grass—1 oz. to 50- 
foot row; 10 lbs. to acre. Pleasantly pungent. 
Used in salads and as a garnish. Sow in spring 
in rich, well prepared soil to ¥Y2 inch deep in 
rows 12 to 16 inches apart. Pkt. 10c: oz. 25c: % 
lb. 80c. Postpaid. 
139 True Water—This is a variety with small 
oval leaves and thrives best when the roots are 
submerged in water. However, fair success can 
be had in soil that is kept wet. Will also thrive 
in a damp cold frame. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.10: 
Vy lb. $3.65. Postpaid. : 
A&M FENNELL 
2 oz. to 50-foot row, 3 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
165 Sweet Florence (Sweet Anise)—Plant in 
rows 24 to 42 inches apart and thin to 8 to 12 
inches apart in the row. The culture is very 
similar to celery. The bulb at the base is the 
edible portion and can be either sliced raw or 
cooked. The stalks can also be used like celery. 
If the bulb is covered with soil it will blanch 
to a creamy white. Usually grown as a fall 
crop and planted from July to September. 
Valuable for home and market garden. Grows 
to a height of 30 to 36 inches with broad over- 
lapping stalks forming a bulb at the base. 
Very sweet and aromatic. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
V4 lb. 65c; Ib. $2.00. Postpaid. 
A&M GOURDS 
Culture—Gourds are tender annuals of trailing 
or climbing habit. Seeds should not be planted 
until ground is warm. For climbing plant at 
base of a fence or trellis in hills about 3 feet 
apart. If planted in the open piant in hills 6 to 8 
feet apart. 
170 Edible Gourd (New Guinea Butter Bean) 
—The young fruits make an excellent dish 
when served after the manner of squash. If 
allowed to mature will grow to a length of 4 to 
6 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: %4 lb. 90c. 
OTHER GOURDS—See page 39. 

KOHL RABI, EARLY VIENNA 
A&M HERBS 
180 Anise—Height 12-16 inches. Seeds have 
an agreeable aromatic taste and are used for 
flavoring candy, cookies, etc. The green leaves 
are used in salads. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
181 Basil, Sweet—Height 12 inches. The spicy 
leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews and 
also salads, etc. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
182 Borage—Height 12-18 inches. The leaves 
are used for flavoring and the flowers furnish 
bee pasture. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
183 Caraway—Height 12-18 inches. Grown for 
pungent seeds which are used extensively to 
flavor bread, pastry, etc. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
184 Catnip or Catmint—Height 18-24 inches. 
The leaves are used as a tonic for cats. Pkt. 
10c. Postpaid. 
185 Chervil—Height 18 to 20 inches. Belongs 
to the parsley family and is used for flavoring 
and garnishing. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
186 Coriander—Height 2 to 2’ feet. Pleasant 
tasting seeds used in confectionery and also to 
make medicines palatable. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
187 Dill—Height 2-3 feet. The seeds have an 
aromatic odor and warm pungent taste. They 
are used for a condiment and also for pickling 
cucumbers. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
188 Lavender—Height 2 feet. Used chiefly in 
the manufacture of perfume. Pkt. 25c. Postpaid. 
189 Marjoram, Sweet— Height 20-24 inches. 
The dried leaves are used in poultry dressing, 
the young tender leaves in salads and soups. 
Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
191 Sage—Height 16 inches. The most exten- 
sively used of all herbs as a seasoning for 
dressings. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
192 Sorrel—Height 8-10 inches. Used in soups 
and salads for its pleasingly acid flavor. Pkt. 
10c. Postpaid. 
193 Summer Savory—Height 8-10 inches. The 
dried stems, leaves and flowers Gre extensively 
used for flavoring dressings and soups. Pkt. 
10c. Postpaid. 
195 Thyme—Height 8 to 10 inches.: Delightfully 
sharp aromatic taste. Used extensively for 
seasoning. Pkt. 10c. Postpaid. 
DANDELION 
154 Improved Thick Leaved—60 days. The 
large, thick, dark green leaves are used the 
same as spinach. The bleached hearts are deli- 
cious in salads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c: %4 Ib. $2.50; 
Ib. $8.00. Postpaid. 
AGGELER’MussER SEED Co. 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
