12 THE |. W. SCOTT CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
DANDELION 
If the leaves are tied together, the center of the plant will 
blanch as white and clear as endive. Sow the seed early in shallow 
drills, in rich soil, and thin the plants to stand about 1 foot apart. 
If desired for early spring use, the seed may be sown later and 
the plants covered lightly over winter. 
An ounce of seed will sow about 300 feet of drill 
Improved French. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 60 cts., oz. $1.00. 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS 
Maliner Kren. The largest and most vigorous variety. Plant | 
in early spring in rich, moist soil. Will produce a good crop in 
one season. Roots, 75 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100, $40.00 per 
1,000. 
EGGPLANT 
Start the seed in March, in hotbeds or boxes indoors. Push the 
seedlings along with plenty of light, heat, and moisture, and when 
they are about 3 inches high, transplant them to 3 to 4-inch paper 
pots or dirt-bands. Set out in the garden about June 1, spacing 2 
to 214 feet apart each way. Disturb the roots as little as possible 
in transplanting, and water freely. Days to maturity are from the 
time the plants are set in the garden. Allow about 50 days to pro- 
duce the plants from seed. : 
An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants 
Black Beauty. »% 80 days. Fruits are of enormous size, smooth, 
purplish black, and of fine quality. Very prolific and the leading 
variety for both home and market-gardeners. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Yéoz. 50 cts., oz. 90 cts., 4lb. $2.75, lb. $8.00. 
Early Long Purple. 78 days. Fruits are dark purple, about 7 
inches long and 2% inches in diameter, smooth, and of good 
quality and flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 90 cts., 4lb. $2.75, lb. $8.00. 
New Hampshire Hybrid. 75 days. Pear-shaped fruit of dark 
purple. Very early and a heavy producer. For home and mar- 
ket. Pkt. 15 cts., 440z. 50 cts., oz. 90 cts., 4lb. $2.75, lb. $8.00. 
Eggplant, Black Beauty. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 90 cts. 
500 Liberty Ave. - 113 Diamond St, 
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Pkt. 15 cts; 0Ze1do1ctse 
Endive, Broad-leaved (Escarolle). 
ENDIVE 
Sow the seed any time from early April to the end of July. 
Plant in shallow drills, about 15 inches apart, and thin the plants 
to stand 10 to 12 inches apart in the rows. When full grown, tie 
the tips of the outer leaves together over the center of the plant 
to blanch the heart, which will take about a week’s time. 
An ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of row; 3 pounds will sow an acre 
Full Heart. % 90 days. An improved strain of Broad-leaved 
with larger leaf and broader, more compact head. Partially 
self-blanching. Very good quality. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
lb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. ; 
Broad-leaved (Escarolle). 90 days. The leaves are broad and 
quite thick and heavy, slightly twisted and scalloped. Medium 
green in color. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4lb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Green Curled. *% 90 days. The plants are large and handsome, 
with finely cut and fringed, dark green leaves. Blanches easily 
to clear white. Good fall variety. Pkt. 15 cts., 0z. 35 cts., 
Vib. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Green Curled Red Ribbed. 95 days. A large, late variety. 
Leaves dark green, finely curled; midribs have red tinge. 
Dense center growth tends toward self-bleaching. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., Yb. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
KALE (Borecole) 
Makes delicious ‘‘greens” for fall and early spring use. Sow 
seed in the open from early spring until the middle of August. 
The early sowings give fully grown plants, whereas the later sow- 
ings will furnish delicious small tender leaves. Sow seed in shallow 
drills and thin or transplant to stand about 2 feet apart each way. 
Late plantings can be sown broadcast like spinach. Light frost 
will not injure Kale but will improve its flavor. 
An ounce will sow about 300 feet of drill; 
4 pounds will sow an acre 
Dwarf Curled Blue Scotch. »% 55 days. Dwarf, compact 
plants with finely curled bluish green leaves, retaining their 
color after cutting. One of the handsomest varieties. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., lb. $1.25, lb. $3.50. 
Tall Curled Scotch. 80 days. Grows about 21% feet high. with 
numerous large, deep yellowish green, finely curled, compact 
leaves. Hardy and particularly good for late planting. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., M4lb. $1.25, lb. $3.50. 
* WHEN IN DOUBT, ORDER THE STAR VARIETIES 
