Unusual Vegetables for the Epiewe 
DANDELION—Tasty Spring Green 
Sow the seed in May or June, in very shallow drills about 15 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to 
6 or 8 inches apart. After the ground is frozen in the late Fall, apply a Winter mulch, to be removed 
in early Spring; I ounce of seed will sow a 200-foot row 
5916 American Improved. Large, fleshy, tender leaves of pleasing 
flavor. The finest of all early Spring greens and greatly superior to 
the wild variety. Pkt. 25c., 144 oz. 85c., oz. $1.50, 14 lb. $4.50 
EGGPLANT—All-Summer Delicacy 
Eggplant cannot stand outdoor conditions during the early Spring. 
Sow about the end of March in a greenhouse or hotbed. About June 5 to 15 
the plants may be set in the garden spaced 3 feet apart. 
figured from time plants are set out. 
Cropping dates, 
1 ounce of seed should produce 1000 plants 
5905 Extra Early Long Purple. 75 days. 
Pkt Wbe325 oz. 450, 02. Toe, 14 lb. $2: 
5907 Black Beauty. Q) days. 
purplish black. $ 
bo 
5 
Handsome, large fruits of dee 
Pkt. 15c., % oz. 45c., oz. 75c., 144 lb. $2.25 
5909 New Hampshire Hybrid. 68 days. Early and very pro- 
lific. The beautiful, deep purple fruits are slightly oval. 
Pkt. 15c., % oz. 50c., oz. 85c., 14 1b. $2.50 
KALE—Nutritious Fall and Winter Green 
Sow not earlier than May 15 and from then until about July 1, in a sheltered seed bed. 
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. 
1 ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants 
5970 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 85 days. Leaves bright green, closely 
curled, very tender. Quality improves when plants are touched with light 
frost. Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 1b. $1.50 
5974 Siberian or Winter. 65 days. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50 
KOHLRABI— Delicious Served with Butter Sauce 
The seed may be sown in shallow drills’ in early Spring and every few weeks until 
August |. Several successive sowings are desirable. 
1 ounce of seed will sow a 150-ft. row 
5956 Early White Vienna. 55 days. Light green foliage, with greenish white, 
globular bulb. Delicious, fiberless flesh. 
Pkt. 15c., 4% oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 14 1b. $3.00 
Foliage and bulbs purplish with tasty, crisp 
Pkt. 15c., 1% oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 14 1b. $3.00 
” LEEKS__Prized for Their Subtle, Mild Flavor 
1 ounce of seed will sow a row of 100 feet 
6014 Large American Flag. 150 days. Hardy, vigorous, excellent Winter sort. 
Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.10, oz. $2.00 
6016 Musselburgh (Carentan). 150 days. Famous Scotch sort. Large, hardy 
Pkt. 25c., 4 oz. $1.10, oz. $2.00 
5958 Purple Vienna. 
white flesh. 
60 days. 
Bulbs long and uniform. 
and distinct. 
Autumn crop may 
leaves. 
5938 Green Curled. 90 days. 
5931 Endive 
Full Heart Batavian 
ENDIVE—For Salads and Greens 
Sow in rows in early Spring (about April 20) until about May 15. An 
be sown in early 
enough to handle thin them out to stand about | foot apart. 
August. When the plants are large 
1 ounce of seed should produce about 3000 plants 
(a) si Full Heart Batavian (fecarolle). 85 days. Large, broad, 
slightly crimped leaves forming very compact heads. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 1b. $1.50 
Dense heads, deeply cut, rich green 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 |b. $1.50 
HOMEGROWN HERBS ADD ZEST TO EVERYDAY EATING 
8123 Anise (Annual). Seeds used for flavoring 
soups, salads and bread. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
8145 Sweet Basil (Treat as Annual). Grown for 
its Clove-scented foliage; used both fresh and 
dried for seasoning soups and salads. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
8156 Borage (Annual). The young fresh foliage 
adds a cooling touch to salads and iced drinks; 
may also be cooked as Spinach. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c: 
8167 Caraway (Hardy Biennial). Feathery foli- 
age is used in soups and salads. Roots are 
boiled and eaten as a vegetable and the seeds 
used for flavoring. Pkt. 25c., 3 pKts. 60c. 
5461 Chives (Hardy Perennial). Popular for 
flavoring soups and salads. Has a mild Onion 
flavor. Easily grown from seed sown from 
mid-April to early July. 
Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. 60c., oz. $1.00 
5695 Corn Salad, Large-leaved. 60 days. 
Highly prized for its succulent, tender green 
leaves for salads. The seeds may be sown in 
early Spring and transplanted to 12 in. apart. 
Sowing again in August will give a splendid 
October crop. Pkt. 25c., 4 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00 
8189 Coriander (Annual). Grown for its seeds 
which have a pleasing, pungent flavor. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
5681 Curled Chervil. 45 days. Aromatic sweet 
herb, resembles Parsley. Young leaves are 
used in soups and salads. Easily grown in 
shallow drills. Sowings every 4 weeks will 
provide tender leaves all season. 
Pkt. 25c., % oz. 60c., oz. $1.00 
5711 Curled Cress (Peppergrass). The annual 
garden Cress popularly used for salads and 
garnishing. The first sowing may be made 
about April 20 with successive plantings until 
August 15. Ready to use in 4 to 5 weeks. 
Pkt. 25c., 144 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00 
5713 Upland Cress (Hardy Biennial). Re- 
sembles Water Cress. Seed may be sown as 
early as April 20 for cutting in Midsummer or 
it may be left in the ground all Winter for 
early Spring cutting. 
Pkt. 25c., % oz. 60c., oz. $1.00 
8191 Dill (Annual). Grown for its foliage which 
flavors gravy, cottage cheese, potato salad and 
pickles. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
8246 Lavender (Perennial). See page 26. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
5948 Florence Fennel (Treat as Annual). The 
thick plant base resembles Celery and is boiled 
or used raw in salads. 
Pkt. 25c., % oz. 60c., oz. $1.00 
8224 Horehound (Perennial). An aromatic 
plant; the dried foliage is used in cough medi- 
cines and candy. Pty Zoe yo DKtSsOOe 
8257 Sweet Marjoram (Treat as Annual). Fra- 
grant foliage is popular for scent bags; fresh 
leaves are used in salads; dried they season 
meats, poultry, or cheeses. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
8318 Sage (Hardy Perennial). Foliage is used 
both fresh and dried for seasoning meats and 
vegetables. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
8329 Summer Savory (Annual). When dried 
is used. for flavoring salads, meats and cooked 
vegetables. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
8367 Thyme (Hardy Perennial). Very orna- 
mental, but useful, for the leaves, fresh and 
dried season many cooked foods. 
Pkt. 25c.,°3 pkts. 60c. 
