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10 FRANK HOWARD, INC., PIFTSFIELD, MASS. 
EGG PLANT 
Sow in hot beds very early in spring, transplant when 2 in, high into second - 
bed or small pots, or thin to 4 in. apart. Plant out after weather't is. pertbetly 
settled and warm. Set plants 3 ft. by 2 ft. ’ 
BLACK BEAUTY—Earliest, dark color, 15c pkt., 45c¢ 3 OZ. ,75¢ 02. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID—Early, prolific, deep nines 

ENDIVE 
Sow in June, July or August. 
cover lightly, thin to 8 in. apart 
Water wellif dry. When leaves are 
6 or 8 in. blanch by tying together 
near.top; at approach of winter, take 
up with ball of earth and put in 
cool dry cellar. Handling of plants 
must be done when dry. 
GREEN CURLED RUFFEC—The popular variety, one of the best | © 
salads for fall and winter use. 10c pkt., 30c oz., 80c 14 lb. 
FULL HEART (Florida Deep Heart) Escarole— Improved strain, 
larger leaf, broader, thicker, well-blanched head. 
10c pkt.,4 30c. oz., 80c 14 lb. c 
ndive 
FENNEL FLORENCE—A bulb like enlargement at, the base of the stem, frequently used as celery is 
sweet and anise flavored.#:10c Pkt., 30c 14 0z., 50c oz. 
GOURDS FANCY VARIETY MIXED, Many odd shapes. 10c pkt. 
KALE 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH — Grown for 
winter greens. 10c pkt., 30c oz., 90c 4 lb., 
KOHLRABI 
Sow in Spring in rows 18 in. apart, thin to 8 or 10 in., when 
thickened stems are 2 or 3 in. through above ground they are 
ready to eat and should be used at once. Cook same as turnips. 
WHITE VIENNA — 10c pkt., 80c 1% 02., 55c oz., 
Kohlrabi $1.50 14 lb. 
LETTUCE (Head) 
Sow in hot beds, and in open ground as soon as it can be worked, 
sOW again in 2 weeks for succession. Transplant in rows 8 in. apart. 
Cos should be started very early in hot beds, and to blanch should be 
tied. Lettuce requires very rich ground well pulverized, in fact, lettuce 
to be tender and crisp should have a rapid growth, otherwise it will be 
tough and probably bitter. 
BIG BOSTON — About twice the size and one week later 
than The Boston Market, produces large, solid heads, 
light green leaves, slightly tinged brown, smooth. 
Pkt. 10c, 44 Oz. 20, Oz. 30c, 14 Lb. .80. 
GREAT LAKES—Sure heading, crinkled dark green leaves, large, Pkt. Yon. Oz. Y{Lb 

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thick, glossy and well-folded. PLOP IDO OO al 60 
HANSON IMPROVED—Sure header, excellent quality, very sat- 
isfactory, leaves outer green, inner white, nearly smooth. 10% 820 2-730) teu 
IMPERIAL No. 44 (Iceberg type)—Heads in warm weather, hard, 
well formed heads with long leaves. £15.% 380" 250.450 
OAK LEAF—Early, crisp, sweet tender variety. Leaves oak leaf 
outline, medium green, compact. LOM R20 Po Sore brag 
. IMPERIAL 847 BLACK SEEDED (Iceberg type)—Heads medium 
large, hard, fine, stands up well in summer weather, resists tip 
burn, better than Salamander. oO 73005, O0IaLG DO 
Cos OR ROMAINE WHITE PARIS,—Self-closing, an excellent 
variety, very crisp and tender, inside leaves bleach greenish 
white. ~ 10°20 S30 S80 
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15c per pkt., ébe v4 oz., 75c per Oz. ; 
