VEGETABLE SEEDS 

EGG PLANTS 
Eggplant is one of the most tender vegetables and 
cannot stand outdoor conditions during early Spring. 
The seeds should be sown about the end of March 
in a greenhouse or hotbed. Broadcast the seeds over 
the surface of flats filled with well pulverized soil 
of good quality and cover with no more than 1/8 
inch of finely sifted loam. As soon as the seedlings 
are large enough to handle thin or transplant to 
6 to 8 in. apart. When outdoor conditions become 
settled and warm (from about June 5 to 15) the 
plants should be set in the garden spaced about 
3 feet apart. 
Cropping dates, figured from time plants are set out 
in the garden. 
One ounce of seed should produce 1000 plants. 




BLACK BEAUTY 
— 80 days — Handsome large fruits 
of deep purplish black Pkt. 15¢, 
oz. $1.00, 4 Ib. $3.00. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE — 80 
days—-The best sort for general culture. 
Large, round, or oval-shaped, dark purple, 
free from thorns. The most productive 
variety. Pkt. 15¢, oz. $1.00, % Ib. $3.00, 
Ib. $10.00. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID — 70 days — 
Produces eight to ten medium-sized oval, 
purple fruits of excellent quality suitable 
for the home garden and profitable for 
the market grower. Pkt. 15¢, oz. $1.00, 4 
Ib. $3.00, Ib. $10.00. 
ENDIVE 
Sow in rows in the early Spring (about April 20) 
and from that time until about May 15. An Autumn 
crop may also be sown in early August. Cover the 
seed with no more than 1/4 inch of soil. 
When the plants are large enough to handle thin 
or transplant to one foot apart. Allow at least 1-1/2 
feet between rows. 
One ounce of seed should produce about 3000 plants. 
GREEN-CURLED — 76 days — The variety 
most cultivated. Leaves beautifully curled, 
dark green, tender and crisp. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 
25¢, 4 Ib. 65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
WHITE CURLED — 73 days — Not so hardy 
as the Green Curled. Grows to a large 
size, and is always crisp and tender; 
almost self-blanching. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 25¢, 
14 lb. 65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
BATAVIAN FULL-HEARTED — 71 days — 
Has broad, thick, plain or slightly wrinkled 
leaves. If the outer leaves are gathered 
and tied at the top, the whole plant will 
blanch, and may be eaten. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 25¢, 
4 lb. 65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
KALE 
The seed should be sown not earlier than May 15 
and from then until about July 1, in a sheltered 
seed bed and covered to a depth of not over 1/4 
inch. When the plants are large enough to handle 
easily, transplant them to the open garden, placing 
them 18 inches apart in rows, with at least 2 feet 
between rows. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED — 55 days — 
One of the best for spring sowing. Dwarf 
and spreading, rarely exceeding 18 inches. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 30¢, 4 Ib. 75¢, Ib. $2.50. 
SIBERIAN CURLED — 65 days — Favorite 
for fall; about 2 feet high. Leaves are 
curled and bluish green. Very hardy; will 
withstand 10 degrees below zero. Pkt. 10¢, 
oz. 25¢ 4 Ib. 65¢, Ib. $2.00. 
KOHLRABI 
Sow in early spring in rows 18 inches apart, and 
thin the plants to 6 inches. Sow again in summer 
for an autumn crop. Delicious when gathered about 
2 inches in diameter; large roots become woody on 
unfavorable soil. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA — 55 days — A 
standard sort for market, table use, or 
forcing. Flesh white and tender; very 
short top. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 40¢, 1% Ib. $1.05, 
Ib. $3.50. 
LEEKS 
When large exhibition Leeks are desired the seed may 
be sown in the greenhouse about March 1 but ordi- 
narily seed is sown in the open garden soon after 
April 1. Sow the seed thinly in rows and cover with 
not over 1/4 inch of soil. Allow at least 18 inches 
between rows. When the plants are large enough to 
handle thin out or transplant to stand at least 4 
inches apart. A rich well-manured soil is essential. 
One ounce of seed will sow a row of 100 feet. 
LARGE MUSSELBURGH — 130 days — A 
favorite market sort of large size. Pkt. 15¢, 
oz. 65¢, 4 Ib. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
MONSTROUS CARENTAN — 130 days — 
Enormous size; broad leaves, spreading 
like a fan. Hardy; fine quality. Pkt. 15¢, 
oz. 65¢, '4 Ib. $1.75, Ib. $6.00. 
LETTUCE 
Time to Sow—If a very early crop is desired, seed 
may be sown about March 15 indoors in flats. or in 
a coldframe; outdoors sowings may be made as early 
as April 1 and successively until about June 1. As 
Lettuce prefers cool growing weather it is best to 
discontinue sowings during the hot Summer months 
except for certain varieties. A Fall crop may be 
sown from August 1 to August 15. 
Soil—Indoor sowings should be made in finely pre- 
pared loam. Any well-drained and enriched garden 
soil will suffice for outdoor plantings. 
Planting—Sow the seeds outdoors in rows 2 feet 
apart and cover with not over 1/4 inch of soil. When 
the plants are large enough to handle thin out and 
use or transplant to other rows, allowing 1 foot be- 
tween plants. 
One ounce of seed should produce about 3000 plants. 
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