SWISS CHARD, Lucullus. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4lb. 90 cts. 
Cucumber 
Plant seed in groups of 6 in little hills 4 feet apart each way. 
An especially tender crop, seed must not be sown until all 
danger of frost has passed. Thin seedlings, allowing 3 to a 
hill. For a good crop, prepare soil well in advance. Where 
especially early planting is desired, Hotkaps can be used to 
protect the seedlings from cold weather. Protect Cucumber 
plants against infestations of striped Cucumber beetles by 
dusting the plants thoroughly every two weeks with rotenone 
dust. 
529 Improved Long Green. 60 days. Medium dark 
green, 10 to 12 inches long, with dark spines. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Oza opts: 
531 Improved White Spine. 58 days. Medium-sized, 
straight dark fruits with white spines. Pure white, crisp 
and solid flesh. An excellent variety, early and abundant. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
528 National Pickling. 56 days. A heavy producer of | 
straight, dark green Cucumbers reaching 7 inches in 
length. Can be pickled when quite small. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts. 
530 Woodruff’s Hybrid. 60 days. One of the best hy- 
brids in existence. Crisp, dark green, 8 to 10 inches long, 
Healthy vines, highly resistant to disease. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
OZ DICts: 
Dill 
190 Long Island Mammoth. 70 days. A hardy annual 
that can be planted in early spring, to be pulled and 
bunched in June, for use as greens. Largly used to flavor 
pickles. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 140z. $1.00. 
34 
Dandelion 
195 Cichoria Catalogna (Italian Dandelion). 70 days. 
Narrow, dark green leaves boiled as greens. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Yéoz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
Eggplant 
Start seed indoors or in a coldframe, covering with 14 inch 
of soil. It takes two months to grow plants large enough to 
set out in the garden. Allow 21% feet between plants and 3 feet 
between rows. Moist, fertile soil produces best crops. One of 
the most difficult vegetables to raise from seed. For amateurs | 
we recommend buying the plants around June 1. A warm- 
weather crop. 
505A Black Beauty. 75 days. Thick, heavy, purplish 
black fruits, very broad at the base and narrowing 
oped. Very productive. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 65 cts.; 
oz. $1.25. 
505B New York Spineless. 78 days. Larger than Black 
Beauty lighter mm color and more elongated. Fruits are 
broad, oval, and keep their purple color well. Low plants 
bearing an early crop. Pkt. 25 cts.; '40z. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
Endive 
For an early crop, sow seed as soon as ground is workable 
covering it with 1% inch of soil. Thin plants to stand 8 inches 
apart, with 18 inches between rows. Blanching can be done | 
with boards or individual plants can be tied. (Best done on 
dry day.) 
502A Full-heart Batavian. 7() days. Broad, wavy leaves 
forming a large rosette as much as 22 inches across. Very 
full heart and white midribs; leaves pale green. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
502B Green Curled. 65 days. Leaves very much curled 
and finely cut, producing a feathery-looking plant. Rich 
green, blanching to creamy white, with a fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 4%oz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Fennel (Finocchio) 
189 Florence. 6() days. Grows like celery. Sow mm May or 
June in rows 2 feet apart. Thin the plants to 9 inches 
apart in the row. May be boiled or used raw in salads. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; Y%oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Garlic Sets 
Used as a flavoring for stews, soups and salads. Plant 
6 inches apart. Very easily grown. Lb. 75 cts. 
Kale 
Ideal fall crop. Sow seed in early summer; cover with 44 inch 
of soil. Ready for use about two months after planting. Will 
live over winter to be cut in early spring. Rich in vitamins, 
it deserves to be more widely grown. 
563 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 60 days. A low plant, 
about 11% feet high, bearing bright green curled leaves 
in profusion. Can withstand low temperatures and be 
used all winter except in the coldest regions. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
loz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
513 Tall Green Curled Scotch. 65 days. A very hardy 
kind about 2 feet tall, with dark green, curly leaves. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Horseradish 
A perennial vegetable with parsnip-like roots. Grated 
Horseradish made from these roots adds a zest to mustard, 
fish or meat. Plant roots in corner of the garden where 
they will not be disturbed. Set them about 2 feet apart 
and cover with 2 or 3 inches of soil. 6 roots 50 cts.; 12 roots 
90 cts.; 50 roots $3.50. 
Kohlrabi 
Sow seed in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared, 
covering with 14 inch of soil. Thin seedlings to stand 6 inches 
apart, with 18 inches between rows. Cultivate freely to keep 
down weeds. Best used when enlarged roots are about 2 inches 
across. Ideal early spring or fall crop. Cook like turnips. 
toward the stem. May be used before it is fully devel- | 519A Purple Vienna. 60 days. Similar to White Vienna, 
but roots are purple outside. Pkt. 15 cts.; /goz. 40 cts.; 
Oz, /Ol cts: 
| 519B White Vienna. 55 days. Smooth white bulbs that 
are sweet-flavored and tender if used when about 2 
inches in diameter. Tastes similar to cauliflower and 
turnip. Pkt. 15 cts.; '4oz. 40 cts.; oz. 70 cts. 
Lettuce 
For an early crop of head Lettuce, start seed in a sunny win- 
dow indoors or in a hotbed or coldframe. Transplant as soon 
as seedlings are large enough to handle. It takes four to six 
weeks to grow plants large enough to set out. Allow 15 inches 
between plants and the same distance between rows. Head 
Lettuce grows best tn cool weather. Prepare soil well in ad- 
vance. Seed can also be sown in open ground. Leaf Lettuce 
can be sown in a hotbed or coldframe and cut for use as needed. 
Sow in open ground for a source of supply in summer. Leaf 
Lettuce is the best kind for a warm-weather crop. For a late 
Lettuce crop sow seed September 1 in the coldframe and with a 
| little protection you can have Lettuce up to Thanksgiving. 
158 Bibb. 77 days. Very small heads which possess a 
most appetizing flavor. Crisp and tender. Excellent for 
early spring planting and also desirable for late summer 
sowing for fall use. Pkt. 15 cts.; '40z. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
178 Big Boston. 75 days. An all-season type with large 
heads tinged bronze at the edges of the outside leaves. 
Buttery yellow, crisp, tender hearts. Pkt. 10 cts.; M4oz. 
ZOkets70z-135)Cts. 
187 Great Lakes. 90 days. An All-America prize-winner. 
Crisp head variety of the Iceberg type. Stands more 
heat and sun than any hard-head variety without going 
to seed. Pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
185 Iceberg. 84 days. Forms compact, medium-sized 
heads with curly, frmged, green outer leaves and a crisp, 
fine-flavored heart that is blanched silvery white. Hardy, 
strong plant and a favorite on tables all over the coun- 
try. Pit: 15 ‘cts: oz. 40)-cts- 
159A Imperial 44. 84 days. Heads up even during hot 
weather. Medium size, slightly flattened. Very de- 
pendable for this section of the country. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Voz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
159B Imperial 847. 84 days. A very fine strain having 
large rounded heads of medium green, with plenty of 
outside leaves to protect the heart. Very resistant to 
blight, and lasts well in hot weather. Pkt. 15 cts.; Moz. 
25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
