Chervil 
270 Moss Curled. 70 days. Finely curled leaves used for 
garnishing soups and other dishes. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 
(aretss 
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. Largely used to flavor 
pickles. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4Ib. $1.00. 
Dandelion 
195 Cichoria Catalogna (Italian Dandelion). 70 days. 
Narrow, dark green leaves boiled as greens. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Voz. 35 cts.; 0z. 60 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 214 feet between plants and 3 feet 
between rows. Moist, fertile soil produces best crops. One of 
the most difficult vegetables to ratse from seed. For amateurs 
we recommend buyimg 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 
toward the stem. May be used before it is fully devel- 
oped. Very productive. Pkt. 25 cts.; Yoz. 75 cts.; 
oz. $1.40. 
505C New Hampshire Hybrid. A new variety especially 
resistant to disease. Far superior to the regular com- 
mercial varieties. Fruit is of medium size. Pkt. 50 cts. 
505B New York Spineless. 78 days. Fruits are broad, 
oval, and keep their purple color well. Low plants bear- 
ing an early crop. Pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 75 cts.; oz. $1.40. 
Endive 
For an early crop, sow seed as soon as ground is workable 
covering it with 14 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. 70 days. Broad, wavy leaves 
forming a large rosette. Very full heart and white mid- 
ribs. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
502B Green Curled. 65 days. Leaves very much curled 
and finely cut. Rich green, blanching to creamy white. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Fennel (Finocchio) 
189 Florence. 60 days. Grows like celery. Sow in 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.; Yoz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Garlic Sets 
Used as a flavoring for stews, soups and salads. Plant | 
| 178 Big Boston. 75 days. An all-season type with large 
6 inches apart. Very easily grown. Lb. 75 cts. 
12 
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. 
563 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 60 days. A low plant, 
about 11% feet high. Can withstand low temperatures 
and be used all winter except in the coldest regions. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
513 Tall Green Curled Scotch. 65 days. A very hardy 
kind about 2 feet tall, with dark green, curly leaves. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 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. Ideal early spring or fall 
crop. 
519A Purple Vienna. 60 days. Similar to White Vienna, 
but roots are purple outside. Pkt. 15 cts.; 14oz. 40 cts.; 
oz. 70 cts. 
519B White Vienna. 55 days. Smooth white bulbs that 
are sweet-flavored and tender if used when about 2 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 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 in cool weather. Seed can also be sown in 
open ground. Leaf Lettuce can be sown in a hotbed or cold- 
frame and cut for use as needed. Sow in open ground for a 
source of supply in summer. 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.; 1goz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
heads tinged bronze at the edges of the outside leaves. 
Buttery yellow, crisp, tender hearts. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 40 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.; Y4oz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
185 Iceberg. 84 days. Forms compact, medium-sized | 
heads with curly, frmged, green outer leaves and a crisp, 
fmne-flavored heart that 1s blanched silvery white. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. | 
LETTUCE, continued 
159B Imperial 847. 84 days. A very fine strain haying 
large rounded heads, with plenty of outside leaves to 
protect the heart. Very resistant to blight, and lasts 
well in hot weather. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
180 Matchless. 65 days. The best of all Lettuces to 
grow during hot weather. It is midway between the 
heading and romaine types. Noted for its crispness on 
the hottest day. Pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
179 May King. 63 days. An early butterhead variety. 
The head is of medium size, tightly folded leaves, bright 
yellow inside with creamy yellow center. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Voz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
169 New York No. 12. 83 days. The large heads are 
solid, uniform, and bright green im color. Stands hot 
weather remarkably well. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
POTATO, Irish Cobbler 
Pk. $1.35; 4bus. $2.50; bus. $4.50; 100-lb. bag $6.95 
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