Culture. Start seed in hotbeds or a pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant to open ground 
when danger of frost is past. Space 2% to 3 
feet each way. Maturity dates given are from 
setting planis to marketable fruit. One ounce 
will produce 1000 plants; % pound will plant 
an acre, 
236 NEW ORLEANS MARKET, 
Reuter’s Special Strain. 
__ 85 days. This remarkable Eggplant con- 
tinues to be the favorite with our growers 
and shippers, because of its blight-resistance 
and endurance of drought and bad weather. 
The ‘‘eggs’’ are of large size and are obiong, 
pear-shaped, dark purple, and absolutely 
spineless. Plants grow 4 feet tall. Pkt. 
§Oc; 4% oz. 45c; oz. 80c; % lb. $2.50: 
Ib. $8.00; 5 Ibs, $38.00. 
240 Fort Myers Market. g5 days. Pos- 
sesses the characteristics of both Florida High- 
Bush and Black Beauty. The oblong fruits are 
Oval in shape and of a beautiful, rich, lustrous, 
EGGIREANTS |: 
238 Black Beauty. 81 days. The 
earliest and one of the best of the, 
large-fruited sorts. Its spineless fruit 
is a rich, glossy, purplish black color, : 
typical egg-shaped, very large and: 
symmetrical. The plants are compact 
yet free branching, and the fruits are» 
borne continuously until frost. Pkt. 
Oc; % oz. 40c; oz. 75¢; % Ib.* 
$2.35; lb. $7.50; 5 Ibs. $35.00. 3 
239 Florida High-Bush. 95 ave. 
The plants are vigorous, tall and up- 
right in growth, holding all the fruits 
well off the ground. The fruits are 
elongated, cylindrical in shape, and of , 
| @ dark purplish color. A good keeper 
and shipper. Pkt, 10c; % oz. 406; 
oz. 75c; %4 lb. $2.35; lb. $7.50; - 
5 Ibs. $35.00. 
237 New York Purple. 3° gays, - 
Produces an abundance of. broad, 2 
oval, black-purple, glossy fruits that ~ 
are slightly larger than Black Beauty: 
oz. 756; 
Eggplant New Orleans Market $35.00. 
LEEKS 
Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute 
for green onions, and superior in tenderness 
and flavor. The lower portion of the plant is 
used; it is boiled whole in salt water and 
served hot with butter or used in soups. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 4 
pounds, an acre, 
. 
330 American Flag. 120 days. A strong: 
growing variety with large, thick stems of 
Sweet flavor. Leaves are large and dark 
green. The most widely used variety for 
both family and market use. Pkt. 10c; 12 
oz. 30c; oz. 55c; % lb. $1.65; lb. $5.00. 
KOHLRABI » 
The delicious, edible part is the pale, whit- 
ish green bulb formed just above ground. 
Sow during fall and spring; in rows 18 inches 
apart, and thin to 6 inches apart in the row. 
Matures in about 50 days. One ounce will 
plant 200 feet of row; 3 pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. post ana ear- 
liest variety.: Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches in di- 
ameter, globular, very light green; flesh clear 
white, tender, and crisp, with a mild delicate 
cabbage-like flavor. kt. Oc; oz. 40c; 
% Ib. $1.15; lb. $3.75; 5 lbs. $17.25. 
purplish black color.» Very productive, ex- Perfectly spineless. Plants grow 30 
tremely early, hardy. Pkt. {Oc; % oz. 40c; | inches high. Pkt. !0c; 1% oz, 40c; 
% Ib. '$2.35; ib. $7.50; & Ibs. OZ, 75C3 4 Ib, $2.35; lb. $7.50; 
5 lbs. $35.00, 
CELTUCE 
165 The new delicious celery-flavored vege- 
table from China. It grows nearly three feet 
tall but its tasty leaves may be used like 
Lettuce or Spinach when only a foot high. 
When full grown the thick main stalk may be 
served cooked like Asparagus or raw as a 
salad. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. Grown extensively for “greens.” 
Hardier than cabbage. Sow during early fall 
and spring, either broadcast or in rows. For 
large plants, have rows 2 feet apart, and - 
thin to 2 feet in rows. Matures in 80 to 
100 days. One ounce will sow 200 feet of 
row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
67-A Siberian. 85 days. The large plants 
grow about 12 to 16 inches tall with a spread 
of $ feet or more. Produce numerous large, 
thick, frilled leaves of a deep green color. A 
very heavy yielder.. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢ 3 
% lb. 50c; tb. $1.40; 5 Ibs. $6.00, Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $10.00. 
67 Dwarf Curled Scotch. phe tow, 
spreading plants bear finely curled, large 
leaves of an attractive green color. Pkt. 
1Oc; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 
5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $11.00. 
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS 
Sow early, in rows of 1 foot apart and cover lightly with fine soil. Most herbs should be cut 
when in bloom, wilted in the sun, and thoroughly dried in the shade,’ Those marked with an 
asterisk (*) are perennial. 
Pkt. ¥y% Oz. 
281 Anise. For seasoning and cordials.......... - 10c 20c 
280 Basil, Sweet. For flavoring soups, stews, ete... 10c {Sc 
282 Borage. Leaves used in salads.............. 1Gc 15c 
284 “Caraway. For flavoring bread............... 10c 15c 
283 *Catnip or Catmint, Medicinal value.......... {5c 25¢ 
299 *Chives. Substitute for onions in soups....... {5c 40c 
285 Coriander. Used in confectionery............ {Oc {5c 
298 Dill. Used in making dill pickles....0z. 20c, 10¢ sie o's 
287 *Fennel, Sweet. Leaves used in sauces, salads and 
confectionery .......% Fs Se a ce ey ADORE RN ALR rere 5e¢ 
288 *Horehound. For flavoring candy; used in cough 
BI TUDB i soiy as Sieber ecgaciin sues Moura tede as aun a 5¢ 35¢c 
289 *Lavender. Used in perfumes................ {5c 35c 
290 *Marjoram, Sweet. Used as flavoring......... {Oc 25c¢ 
291 *Rosemary. For seasoning meats............. 15c 35c 
292 *Rue. Good for roup in fowls:.............. 15c¢ '40c 
293 *Sage. For stuffing and seasoning............ {Oc 25c 
294 *Savory, Summer. For flavoring dressings..... {Oc 30c 
295 *Thyme, French. Leaves and young shoots used 
LOF SEASONING’ 5,15) sie Aleie kee tehiareie iaiay oe uaa 5c 40c 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
ENDIVE 
One of the most piquant 
and tasty salads grown. 
Plant seed in early Spring 
or Fall in rows 18 inches 
apart and thin plants to 
foot apart. One ounce 
sows 100 ft. 
high quality. Pkt. 0c; 
249 Large Green 
Curled. 90 days. Bright 
deep green, finely divided 
leaves which blanch read- 
ily to a rich cream color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 
eon Ib. $2.10; 5 Ibs. 
25! Full Heart Bata-. 
Vian. 90 days. A new, im- 
proved strain with larger 
leaf, broader, thicker head 
at eating stage, and earlier 
in maturity. Produces 
heavy, thick, matted plants 
with large, deep, well-bal- 
anced hearts. Blanches to 
a creamy white. Buttery in 
texture and of splendid 
quality. Pkt. 0c; oz, 
25¢c; % Jb. 70c; Ib. 
$2.10; 5 Ibs. $9.50. 
FENNEL 
Sweet Anise 
.. An Italian vegetable that 
is delicious when serve 
raw or boiled. The flavor’ 
is sweet, spicy, and ve 
distinct. One ounce sows 7 
feet of row; 8 pounds, an 
acre, 
265 Florence. re pop- 
ular Italian Finnocchioy 
Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. 
erae lb. $2.75; 5 Ibs. 
Vegetable Seeds: 
