VEGETABLES and HERBS jo» the EPICURE 
CRESS Pepper Grass 
265. FINE CURLED—Crisp, pungent leaves, 
finely cut and curled, dwarf and compact. Used 
mostly for garnishing and as a condiment. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 25c, %4 lb. 90c, prepaid. 
EGG PLANT — 
One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants. 
Sow seed in hotbed in March, when an inch high, 
pot in 3-inch pots. Set out about June Ist, 22 
feet apart. 
302. BLACK BEAUTY—Desirable for the north- 
ern states. Earlier than New York Spineless. The 
fruits are broad, thick, of most attractive form 
and finest flavor. Their rich, lustrous, purple 
color is very uniform. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 35c, oz. 
60c, % Ib. $2.20, prepaid. 
303. FARIBO HYBRID EGG PLANT—Another F-1 
hybrid vegetable developed in Minnesota with 
the typical hybrid advantages of higher quali- 
ty, higher yield, greater resistance to drought 
and disease. Tall, vigorous, semi-spreading 
plants produce quantities of fruits—continuously 
over a long season. The medium sized, oval 
fruits are a gorgeous deep purple color. Pkt. (15 
seeds) 25c, 3 pkts. 65c, 5 pkts. $1.00 prepaid. 
Rich purple in 
color, with 
a handsome 
luster 
Black Beauty 
Egg Plant 
Garden HUCKLEBERRIES 
Curled 
Endive 
For 
Crisp Salads 
ENDIVE 
One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet of drill. 
An excellent salad for fall and early winter use. 
Sow seeds outdoors the middle of April; small sow- 
ings can be made every three weeks. For fall and 
winter crop sow in July. 
304. FLORIDA DEEP HEART—(88 days.) A great 
improvement over the Broad Leaved Batavian; 
the plant is large and vigorous, with broad, 
thick leaves; many infolding leaves form a deep 
compact heart, well-blanched and of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, Ib. $1.75, 
prepaid. 
305. GREEN CURLED—A very beautiful sort of 
which the leaves are very light colored, even 
the outer ones being nearly white. They are 
crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4% lb. 40c, 
ib. $1.50, prepaid. 
HERBS 
TO FLAVOR, SEASON AND 
GARNISH 
To keep over winter, cut on a dry day, just before 
they are in full bloom. Dry in the shade and store 
in air-tight Mason jars. 
306. DILL—Seeds have an aromatic odor and 
pungent taste. Used for pickles. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
VY lb. 75c, prepaid. 
308. MARJORAM—The young, tender tops are 
used green for flavoring, or: they may be 
dried for winter use, for 
flavoring broths, dress- 
ings, etc. Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 
60c, prepaid. 
309. SAGE—The leaves 
j Make Delicious Pies, and tops are used very 
©. Preserves and Jams extensively fer season- 
a om ing. Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 60c, 
313. The berries are ez 5 LO prepaid: 
borne 
when ripe are a shin- 
ing black color, about 
¥2 to ¥% inch in diam- 
eter. Plants grow 3 feet 
tall and thrive in any 
soil. 
for tomatoes. 
Y2 oz. 40c, oz. 65c, pre- 
paid. See recipe below. 
RECIPE FOR HUCKLEBERRY PIE 
Wash and stem 2¥% quarts berries, cover with water and let come 
310. SUMMER SA- 
VORY—A_ hardy an- 
nual. The dried stems, 
leaves and flowers are 
fine for flavoring soups, 
dressings, etc. Pkt. 10c, 
Y2 oz. 75c, prepaid. 
311. THYME—The 
young leaves and tops 
are used for seasoning 
soups, in dressings, etc. 
Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 60c, pre- 
paid, 
in clusters and 
Culture same as 
Pkt. 10c, 
to a boil. Add ¥% teaspoon soda, boil one minute and drain. Add one 
cup cold water to berries, cook until soft, then mash and add 1¥% 
cups sugar, juice of ¥% lemon and boil about 15 minutes. Remove 
from stove and cool. When ready to put in pie crust add one table- 
spoon tapioca. Dot with butter, add top crust and bake. 
FARMER SEED AND NURSERY CO., 
Garlic Sets, see page 16 
Ground Cherry, see page 25 
Horse Radish, see page 27 
Faribault, 
KALE c:BORECOLE 
Grown for its foliage which is used as ’’greens’’; 
does not form heads. Can be sown late, as plants 
continue to grow late in the season. A heavy frost 
improves the flavor and quality of the thick, 
crumpled leaves. 
314. DWARF GREEN CURLED—Plant is low and 
compact with large, bright green leaves, curled, 
and wrinkled. A healthy vegetable, and one of 
the most palatable when well cooked. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 35c, Y% Ib. $1.25, prepaid. 
316. TALL’ GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—Hardy 
plants with leaves deeply cut; curled at edges, 
light green in color. Very tender after exposure 
to frost. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, %4 Ib. $1.25, prepaid. 
Early Purple Kohlrabi 
KOHLRABI 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of row 
Sow ithe seed in light, rich soil as early in spring as 
possible. Thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Sow 
at intervals of 10 days for successive crops. Ready 
for use when 2 to 2% inches in diameter. 
317. EARLY PURPLE—(62 days.) Dwarf plants 
having short, green leaves with purple stems 
and veins. Bulbs globular purple, with white, 
tender flesh. Pkt. 10c, ¥2 oz. 25c, oz. 45c, prepaid. 
318. EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Very handsome, 
white fruit. Excellent both for forcing and open 
ground; flesh white and very tender; leaves 
short. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c, oz. 45c, prepaid. 
LEEK A Species of Onion 
Though belonging to the onion family, the flavor is 
milder and subtly different when used in soups and 
stews. 
For white tender Leek, transplant when six 
inches tall to shallow trenches setting plants 3 
infehes deep and gradually let the soil fill in. 
In fall, ridge the soil about the plants so as to 
blanch the stems. 
319. LONDON FLAG—Stems 8 to 10 inches long, 
1¥% inches thick, white and attractive. Pkt. 15c, 
Ya oz. 60c, 1 oz. $1.00, prepaid. 
CHIVES 
320. CHIVE SEED-—It's easy to grow this peren- 
nial herb. Slender tubular leaves, when finely 
chopped give delicate onion flavor plus decora- 
tion in seasoning salads, soups, etc. Attractive 
lavender flowers make it a beautiful and useful 
border plant. Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, postpaid. 
OKRA oz. GUMBO 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row 
Okra pods are used in soups, stews, salads, 
catsup and relishes. A hot weather plant. 
395. DWARF GREEN—Grows low, is very pro- 
ductive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, prepaid. 
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