ge 
on The rich purplish black fruits grow to an enormous size but may be used 
_ while small. When fully mature they are blunt and broad at blossom end, 
free from spines. or thorns, and weigh several pounds each. Plants are 
EGG PLANT 
BLACK BEAUTY 
compact and very productive. 
No. 106, Pkt. 15¢; 1/2 0z. 50¢; 1 oz. 95¢, 
TASMANIAN BUTTER FRUIT 
Zucca Pergola 
This imported curiosity |] 
produces fruits 2 to 4 feet 
long, can be fried like egg 
plant, is delicious stewed 
and fine for pies. Fruits 
grow on a vine similar to 
squash but much more |}. 
vigorous in growth. If given 
support vines will climb, 
causing the fruits to be 
straight and symmetrical, 
Butter Fruits have the fin- 
est flavor if used when 
young, while they weigh 
from 5 to 8 lbs. Recipes 
send upon request, 
No. 129, 
Pkt. 10; 1 oz. 35¢; 
1/4 Ib. $1.00. 
WHITE VELVET 
OKRA or GUMBO 
Okra is very popular in the South and should be 
better known in the North. The hibiscus-like flowers 
are followed by meaty ivory-white, long smooth ten- 
der pods which are delicious in soups and stews. 
Start in pots indoors or sow seed outside after 
_ ground is warm in rows 3 ft. apart. 
No. 390, Pkt. 10¢; 1 oz. 20¢; 1/4 Ib. 50¢. 

CHAMPION MOSS CURLED PARSLEY 
‘WS Ideal for garnishing salads and meats, flavoring 
me. 
f 
- soups and other dishes. Grow in garden or in pots 
in winter, Finely curled dark green leaves, 
No. 117, Pkt. 15¢; 1 oz. 25¢; 1/4 lb. 75¢. 


‘OWARE GREEN CURLED 
SCOTCH KALE 
Kale supplies excellent greens for winter and early 
spring use, full of vitamins and easy to grow. In the 
North sow in early spring and late August. In the 
South from August to October. The low growing, com- 
pact plants have deep green, finely curled foliage, 
the flavor of which is improved by a light frost, 
No. 144, Pkt. 10¢; 1 oz. 30¢. 
THE DIFFERENT” GREEN 
MUSTARD 
This has long been a Southern favorite but of late 
has become more popular in the North. Produces 
leaves of a pleasant pungent flavor which are ex- 
ceptionally appetizing when served as a salad. Also 
delicious when cooked as greens, Sow seed as early 
in spring as weather permits in rows a foot apart. 
For late use, sow in August. An ounce sows 200 feet 
of drill; 4 Ibs. per acre. 
No. 036, Pkt. 10¢; 1 02, 28, 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG LEEK 
Belongs to the onion family but has a decidedly 
sweet flavor. The long thick, blanched neck of leek 
is desirable for soups, stews, or creamed. Sow seed 
in early spring in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and 
cover with 1/2 inch of fine soil. Thin to 4 inches 
apart in row. Draw earth up around plants when 
cultivated to blanch as you would celery. 
No. 382, Pkt. 10¢; 1/2 oz. 40¢; 1 oz. 75e. 
HOLLOW CROWN PARSNIP 
Smooth snow-white roots, 
tender and of fine flavor. 
Heavy yielder. Roots may 
be stored for winter use or 
left in the ground all win- 
ter for use early next 
spring. 
No. 393, Pkt. 15¢; 
1 oz. 25¢; 
1/4 lb. 706e. 


