EGGPLANT 
One ounce will produce about 
1,000 plants. 
A strong, uniform heat is required 
to germinate the seeds, and a thor- 
oughly pulverized, well enriched, warm 
soil is necessary to perfect the fruit. 
Transplant to 3 feet apart each way, 
and when about a foot high, support 
the plants by drawing the earth up 
around them. 
BURPEE HYBRID. More resistant to 
drought and disease. Fruit oval, me- 
dium size, dark purple; prolific and 
vigorous grower. Pkt. 35c; 2 for 65c. 
BLACK BEAUTY. Fruit large, fine and 
free from thorns, skin dark purple. 
ENDIVE 
One ounce will sow 100 feet. Sow in any ordinary dry soil, 
covering lightly. When the plants are about 2 inches high, thin 
to about 12 inches in the row. When the plants have attained 
full size, gather up the leaves and tie together at the tips. The 
inner leaves, in the course of three or four weeks, will bcome 
beautifully blanched. 
GREEN CURLED. 76 days. Finely curled, dark green leaves; ex- 
cellent plant. Not only most useful as a salad, but much used 
for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle). 74 days. Leaves are broad 
and nearly plain; chiefly used in stews and soups. Pkt. 10c; 
“GARLIC SETS 
Garlic sets or bulbs are planted from March to September in 
rows 12 inches apart, placing the sets 4 inches apart in the rows, 
2 inches deep. % Ib. 20c; Ib. 70c By mail, %4 Ib. 30c; Ib. 85c. 
HERBS 
Varieties marked (*) are perennial. : 
A few Pot Herbs and Sweet Herbs should have a place in 
every vegetable garden. A very small space will give all the 
herbs needed by a family. Culture is very simple; the best way 
is to make seed-bed in the early spring and set the plants out 
in beds. 
ANISE. Use for flavoring. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
BORAGE. 80 days. 114 ft. Faintly aromatic. Leaves used for 
salads, also flavor cooling drinks. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
CARAWAY. Seeds used in seasoning. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
*CATNIP. Leaves used for tea. Also tonic for cats. Pkt. 10c; 3 
for 25c. ; 
CORIANDER. Seeds used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
DILL. Used for seasoning pickles. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
*HOREHOUND. Very useful for curing coughs. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
*LAVENDER. Leaves very fragrant. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
*RUE. A medicinal plant. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
SAGE. A highly aromatic herb; most useful of all. Pkt. 15c; 
2 for 25c. 
SAVORY, SUMMER. Leaves and shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 
10c; 3 for 25c. 
SWEET BASIL. Leaves used for flavoring. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
SWEET FENNEL. Seeds aromatic. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
SWEET MARJORAM. Used in seasoning. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
THYME. Used as a seasoning. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
WORMWOOD. Has medicinal qualities. A splendia plant for 
poultry. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
HORSERADISH ROOTS 
Plant small end down and 2 inches below surface in good 
rich soil. 60c doz., postpaid. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants; 4 pounds to the acre. 
Sow in rows of 2% feet and thin to 6 to 10 inches. These 
varieties are extremely hardy. 
DWARF CURLED GREEN. Extensively grown as winter greens. 
Plants very hardy, 4 to 6 inches high. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
TALL CURLED SCOTCH. Grows about 18 inches in height and 
spreads, sometimes reaching 3 feet. Desirable for winter use. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
KOHLRABI 
The seed should be planted in the open garden in 18-inch 
rows and the young plants thinned to four or six inches. It does 
not transplant well unless when very small. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. 55 days. The most desirable variety 
for general use. It is very early and has small tops. Color, 
light silvery green. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. 62 days. Has a bright purple bulb. 
The leaf and stem are green and tinged with purple. Pkt. 10c; 
3 for 25c. LEEK 
One ounce will plant 200 feet of drill; 4 pounds to the acre. 
CULTURE. Leek is very hardy and very easily cultivated. Sow 
early in spring in rich soil % inch deep, in drills 1 foot apart. 
When 6 inches high, transplant in rows 10 inches apart each 
way; as deep as possible, so that the neck, being covered, may 
be blanched. 
LARGE LONDON FLAG. The oldest and best known and most 
largely grown variety. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
SIMPSON SEED CoO., DENVER, COLO. 
Eggpiant 
LETTUCE 
CULTURE. Sow in hotbed or boxes in February or March anda 
in open ground as soon as it can be worked; transplant to rows 
8 inches apart both ways. Extra rich, mellow soil, high cultiva- 
tion and moisture are demanded by lettuce to secure best results. 
Lettuce is hardy and makes better growth when mercury is 
below 60 degrees; 
when above 75 
degrees the plant 
is soon drawn 
out of shape. 
Succession of 
plantings, at in- 
tervals of two 
weeks, after first 
outdoor planting 
is desirable. In 
August any of 
the varieties can 
be sown either 
outdoors or in 
frames. In Octo- 
ber, Grand Rap- 
ids may be plant- 
ed in frame for 
winter. Always 
sow seed thin 
and then thin out 
plants to stand 
from 6 to 8 in. 
apart in row. 
Head Lettuce 
Loose or Cutting Varieties 
SALAD BOWL—American Gold Medal Winner for 1952. 45 days. 
Medium green, deeply lobed leaves. Pkt. 25c; 2 for 45c. 
OAK LEAF (shaped like oak leaves). 40 days. Forms tight 
bunches of medium green leaves, deeply lobed. Tender, Jong 
standing and of excellent quality. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. 46 days. One of the best leaf varieties. 
Leaves are fluffy but not crinkled. Tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; 
3 for 25c. 
GRAND RAPIDS. 43 days. Popular because of large bunches. 
Leaves are rather smooth with frilled edges. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
PRIZE HEAD. 45 days. Not really a heading variety. Leaves are 
red edged. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Heading Varieties 
GREAT LAKES. 83 days. Small head variety, does well in hot 
weather. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
NEW YORK PW-55. One of the best heading varieties and 
resistant to tip burn. Heads are hard, round and rather small. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
NEW YORK No. 12. 77 days. Solid heading variety, often weigh- 
ing 2 to 3 pounds. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
ICEBERG OR LOS ANGELES. 80 days. Crisp variety. Large, late. 
Leaves crumpled and twisted. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
PARIS WHITE COS. OR ROMAINE 66 days. Distinct from other 
varieties. Leaves long and straight but when tied up, heads 
nicely. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
MUSKMELONS OR 
CANTALOUPE 
One ounce to 60 hills; 3 pounds to acre. 
CULTURE. A rich, deep, sandy soil well worked and highly 
manured is of the utmost importance. Plant when all danger of 
frost is over, in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way; scatter about 
six seeds to a hill and afterwards thin out to 3 or 4 plants. 
When they have 4 leaves, pinch off the end of the main shoots, 
which will cause 
lateral branches 
OMp tet Ooh 
sooner and 
strengthens the 
growth of the 
vines. 
HALE’S BEST 45. 
80 days. Oval 
shaped of netted 
type. Salmon 
flesh of fine fla- 
vor. Pkt. 10c; 3 
for 25c. 
HONEY DEW. 100 
days. Green flesh, 
cream color skin, 
good keeper. Pkt. 
10c; 3 for 25c. 
HEART OF GOLD. 
[ORC ay Sheri 
round, slightly 
ribbed, flesh salmon pink. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
ROCKY FORD. 95 days. (Netted Gem.) Fruit oval, flesh green, 
of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
IMP. GREELEY WONDER. 88 days. Thick flesh, salmon colored. 
Ribbed and netted. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
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