20 PINO’S RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of 
a 
Dandelion drill; 2 pounds to one acre 
Sow in May or June in drills a foot apart, press the earth firmly over the seed, 
cultivate during Summer, cover lightly with straw during Winter and the following 
Spring the leaves will be fit to cut. 
Improved Broad-leaved. Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 35c., 14 oz. 65c. 
One ounce will produce about 
Egeplant 1000 plants 
The seed should be sown in hotbeds the first week in April. Plant out about 
June Ist, about 214 feet apart. Eggplant will thrive well in any good garden soil. 
Black Beauty. Remarkably healthy growth and large fruit. Pkt. 15ce., % oz. 
45¢e., oz. 85ce., 14 Ib. $2.50. 
Long Purple. Plants tall and erect. Fruits deep purple, 8 to 10 inches long, 3 
inches thick. Pkt. 15ce., 14 oz. 50c., oz. 90c., 14 Ib. $3.25. 
o One ounce will sow 
Endive (Escarole) 150 feet of drill 
For an early supply sow about May lst. Used mainly in Fall, the main sowings 
are made in June and July in rows 1} feet apart covering seed firmly with 4% inch 
of soil, thin to 8 or 12 inches apart. When grown tie to blanch. 
Eggplant, Black Beauty Green Curled. Hardy, leaves dark green, tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 lb. 75c. 
Full Heart Batavian. Plant about 12 inches in diameter; of upright growth, 
with a dense mass of thick, slightly crumpled leaves strongly bunched to give a 
well blanched heart. Extensively used by market gardeners and shippers. Pkt. 
10e., oz. 30c., 14 1b. 85ce. KALE. See BORECOLE. Page 17. 
Kohlrabi 
The seeds of this plant may be sown at the same period as the Swedish or Ruta- 
baga Turnip, and may be cultivated in the same way, remembering to leave the 
chief part of the stems uncovered by the earth. The bulbs may be kept sound 
and nutritious until late in the Spring, even later than those of Turnips. 
Early White Vienna. An early variety having few leaves. Bulbs smooth, white, 
medium size. Ready for use in about 10 weeks. Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 30c., oz. 50c. 
Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the white variety, but dark purple in color. 
Pkt. 10c., 16 oz. 30c., oz. 50c. 
Leek 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated. Sow in April in drills 1 foot 
apart and transplant in July into rows 15 inches apart and 6 inches in the 
rows. The soil should be rich but not freshly manured. The Leek is a member 
of the Onion family and the method of cultivation is like the Onion except 
that it should’ be grown deeper in the ground. 
Musselburgh. Grows to very large size. Pkt. 15c., 144 oz 40e., oz. 
i Lettuce 
One ounce will sow 100 square feet or 120 feet of drill 
The earliest sowing may be made in February or March under glass, with 
slight heat. For later supplies, sow in the open ground, as the season will 
permit, thin out well and set in rows 2 feet apart and a foot between the 
plants. Lettuce requires good ground and abundant moisture. 
See Page 15 for Other Lettuce Varieties 
a 5 : = Pennlake. An outstanding new Lettuce, of the popular Iceberg type, 
Kohlrabi, White Vienna early, good-sized and firm heading. Resistant to tip-burn. Pkt. 25c., 
14 oz. 40c., oz. 75e. 
Improved Salamander. Withstands hot weather remarkably well. Plants large, 
compact. Leaves large, broad, overlapping, with heart well blanched. One of 
the best for Summer planting. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 4 Ib. 90e. 
Big Boston. Fine for coldframes or out-of-doors. Head large and solid. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 35e., 14 Ib. $1.00 
Oak Leaf. A rather indefinite head of medium size. Leaves medium green, deeply 
lobed with middle leaf having a long, 
finger like point. Very decorative. Pkt. 
15e., 14 oz. 25e. 
Salad Bowl. 1952 Gold Medal Winner. 
Improved loose-leaved variety. Leaves 
are so abundant that dense rounded 
rosettes are formed. Pkt. 25c. 
Great Lakes. A very attractive crisp head 
of Iceberg type Lettuce. Great Lakes 
isa Summer Lettuce. It stands the heat 
and sun and remarkably slow to throw 
a seed head. Is very resistant to tip 
burn. Pkt. 15¢., 4 oz. 40c., oz. 70c. 
Grand Rapids. A favorite for the home 
garden, is e curly leaved Lettuce of 
upright habit. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c. Bale 
New York, No. 12. (Iceberg.) An paeeds it etn e ae 
early variety. Large, compact head with frilled edge, dark green leaves. 
Pkt. 15c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. 50¢., 14 Ib. $1.75. 
Romaine or Self-Folding Cos. Should be sown early and tied up to 
blanch; long leaved, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. 90c.- 
White Boston. Heads medium size, with tightly folded heart that blanch 
Lettuce, Big Boston bright creamy yellow. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 4 Ib. $1.00. 
Endive, Batavian 
