DILL - EGGPLANT - 
DILL 
LONG ISLAND MAM- 
MOTH. The best and 
largest dill. Leaves 
and stems used for 
flavoring, especially 
pickles. An easily 
grown annual. Early 
in May drill in rows 
2 to 2¥2 feet apart. 
1 oz. will plant 100 
ft. Cultivate frequent- 
ly until it starts to 
head, keep free from 
[fee 
weeds. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(% Ib. 50c) = (lb. 
LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH $1.50). 
EGGPLANT 
1 oz. will produce about 1,200 plants; 14 lb. will 
plant an acre 
CULTURE: A fai, sandy warm soil produces the 
best plants and yields the highest number of fruits. 
Seed should be started indoors or in hotbeds sometime 
during February. Plants should be set out in the gar- 
den as soon as danger of frost has passed, in rows 3 
feet apart, the plants 2 feet apart. 
FORT MEYERS MARKET. A productive high bush 
variety. Plants 30 inches; vigorous and upright 
holding fruits well off the ground. Fruits egg- 
shaped, 9 to 10 inches long, 5¥2 to 6% inches in 
diameter, broadest at blos- 
som end. Deep purplish- 
black. 
BLACK BEAUTY. Plants 24 to 
28 inches tall. Usually 
bears 4 to 6 large, broad 
to oval, rich dark purple 
firm fruit. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED. A 
spineless purplish fruited 
variety. Vigorous grower 
and very productive. Fruit 
large oval, smooth and 
dark purple. 
FORT MEYERS 
MARKET 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH. Plants are large and up- 
standing in growth, bear fruit off of the ground. 
Fruits are elongated, cylindrical and purple in 
color. It is a heavy yielder. 
EGGPLANT PLANTS. See page 38. 
EGGPLANT 
Black Beauty 
New York Improved 
Fort Meyers Market 
Florida High Bush 
ENDIVE 
Green Curled Ruffec 
Full Heart Batavian 
Deep Heart Fringed 
ENDIVE - GARLIL 
ENDIVE 
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 4 Ibs. will plant an acre 
CULTURE: For early crop, sow April 15th. For main 
crop, sow June 15th to July 10th. Sow seed in rows 
12 to 24 inches apart and when well established, thin 
to 1 plant per 10 inches. When the plant reaches 
maturity the inner leaves start to blanch a creamy 
white; this can be hurried by tying the outer leaves 
together or covering the plant with litter. 
GREEN CURLED RUFFEC. Best of green curled va- 
rieties an inch broad; midribs or stems are green 
to creamy white instead of pink; leaves are dark 
green, finely but deeply cut. 
DEEP HEARTED FRINGE. Leaf type, is between 
Full Heart Batavian and Green Curled but more 
upright in growth than either forming extra 
deep, well filled hearts which blanch to a 
creamy yellow. 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN (Escarolle). An improved 
Broad Leaved Batavian. Plants medium large 
with deep, full, compact, well-blanched heart 
of infolded broad leaves of buttery texture. 
FENNEL 
FLORENCE FENNEL (Finacchio). Plants 30 in. 
Grows similar to celery but forms oval bulb at 
base which is used like celery. Has sweet anise 
flavor. (Pkt. 10c:; ¥2 oz. 35ce; 1 oz. 60c). 
GARLIC SETS 
We have selected a lot of good, clear bulbs that 
will all grow. Those who are fond of this vegetable 
for flavoring can easily raise their own supply. 
Separate the bulb into cloves and plant 4 inches 
apart in rows. 
(% Ib. 20c) (1 Ib. 55c) (5 lbs. $2.25). 
HERBS 
ANISE. Annual; 14 inches, grow for aromatic seed. 
Used in flavoring. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 25c) (oz. 40c). 
BASIL. Annual; 12 inch leaves. Fragrant, some- 
what spicy, used for seasoning. 
(Pkt. 10c) (42 oz. 20c) (oz. 35c). 
BORAGE. Annual; leaves used in salads and 
drinks. Excellent for bees. (Pkt. 10c) (12 oz. 30c) 
(1 oz. 50c). 
CARAWAY. Biennial; 18 inches, produces seed 
first year, used in flavoring bread, cakes, cheese, 
etc. (Pkt. 10c) (42 oz. 20c) (oz. 30c). 
CATNIP. Perennial; 242 feet, young leaves and 
shoots used for seasoning. Dried leaves for tea. 
(Pkt. 10c) (Y2 oz. 30c) (oz. 45c). 
CHIVES. Perennial; member of onion family, used 
for flavoring. (Pkt. 10c) (%2 oz. 30c) (oz. 50c). 
ALL PRICES POSTPAID 
2 oz. Oz. VY tb. Lb. 
$ .25 $ .45 $1.50 $5.50 
25 45 1.50 5.50 
.30 -50 1.60 6.00 
.30 -50 1.60 6.00 
$ .60 
615 .20 .60 
i) 220 .60 
15 20 $2.00 
2.00 
2.00 
18 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
