GRAHAM—8 Row White Corn—(What all of 
Berks Co. is asking for). Seed for above 
variety furnished by a Lancaster Co. Farm- 
er to our grower. A fine 8 row white va- 
riety ears 6 to 8” long. Tall fodder, many 
ears per stalk, heavy yielder, kernel is 
round like Golden Bantam. 100 days. 
YY, Ib., 20c; 1% "é S064 ele 1D OOC On DS. 
2.90. 
POP CORN 
14 lb., 30c; 1b., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c. 
MONARCH WHITE RICE. This is the best 
Pop Corn for home or market. Select ears. 
QUEEN’S GOLDEN. Stalks grow 6 feet high, 
with large ears produced in abundance. It 
pops perfectly white and a single kernel will 
expand to a diameter of nearly one inch. 
DANDELION 
IMPROVED BROAD LEAVED. Unsurpassed 
in thickness of leaf and deep green color. 
It is compact and forms an upright regular 
tuft at the center. This cabbaging sort is 
much superior to the common or unculti- 
vated dandelion. 
Pkt., 20c; 1% oz., 55c; oz., $1.00; 1% Ib., 
$3.25; YQ lb., $6.00. 
ENDIVE 
WG YE ora, PACS Ora, BGS YA, ioe WAUER 
1% 1Ib., 90c; lb., $1.75. 
Ounce sows a row 200 ft.; 4 lbs. to acre 
Sow seed in early spring, then again in 
June or July for late crop. Tie up the leaves 
for two weeks with soft twine or raffia to 
blanch them before using or selling. 
-PULL HEART BATAVIAN (Escarolle). Large 
broad, plain, dark green leaves, curled only 
slightly on the edges and blanching to 
beautiful yellow. 71-80 days. 
GREEN CURLED. The most hardy and vig- 
orous sort, leaves bright, deep green with 
the outer midribs usually showing a trace 
of rose, readily blanches a creamy white. 
76 days. 
WHITE CURLED. 
Pkt., 
A very distinct, small 
sort. Plant 12-13 inches in diameter, leaves 
finelv curled with broad ribs slightly rose 
tinged. Creamy white at the heart. Hand- 
gome in appearance and of fine flavor. 73 
ays. 
BATAVIA FULL HEART 
All-America Selections—Award of Merit 
KOHL-RABI 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. An early, smooth, 
white, medium-sized variety having few 
leaves. Ready for use in about 10 weeks. 
Pkt., 10c; Yo oz., 35c; oz. 55c; % Ib., $1.25. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Later than Ear- 
ly White Vienna. 
HERBS—Aromatic, 
Medicinal, and Pot 
Herbs belong in every vegetable garden 
and, because of their ornamental appearance, 
may also be grown in the flower garden to 
serve a double purpose. We offer seed of 
the most popular varieties, for which you will 
find use throughout the season. For winter, 
dry the foliage and keep in air-tight bottles. 
In the case of Dill, the seeds are also used 
for flavoring. 
CATNIP or CATMINT. 60 days. Perennial. 
The green or dry leaves are used for seas- 
oning. An excellent tonic for animals. Also 
used at tea for nervous headaches. Easily 
grown. 
PEt, 15e> 
CHIVES. 80 days. Hardy perennial plants 
of the Onion type. Hasily grown from seed. 
The small leaves are used for flavoring and 
seasoning and when minced are tasty in 
sandwiches. 
Pkt; 20c: 
DILL. 70 days. Annual. 2% feet tall. The 
young stems are nice for flavoring soups 
and sauces and are used extensively in 8 
minced state with lettuce. The dry 
branches and seeds are much prized for 
flavoring dill pickles. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 1% Ib., 75c. 
FENNEL, FLORENCE. Also known as Finic- 
chio. 60 days. Annual. One of the finest 
delicacies. The enlarged leaf base is used 
in fish sauces; stalks are eaten like Celery. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 45c; 0z., 85c. 
LAVENDER, TRUE. 60 days. Perennial. 
Flowers are dried and placed in the linen 
closet to impart their perfume to the linens. 
Also used as a repellent to moths. Flowers 
are lavender-blue. 
PEt coc. 
SWEET MARJORAM. 70 days. An annual, 
delicacies. The enlarged leaf base is used 
or dried in special dishes, and particularly 
in the manufacture of sausages. Used as 
tea it wil lbe found helpful for indigestion. 
Pkt., 20c. 
SAGE. 70 days. An indispensable perennial] 
much in demand for adding flavor to many 
different kinds of dishes. Used either fresh 
or dry. As tea, very effective against 
coughs and sore throat. 
Pkt., 20c. 
SUMMER SAVORY. 60 days. An annual 
herb growing 12 inches tall, used for flavor- 
ing salads, dressings, and gravies. 
Pkt., 20c. 
THYME. 70 days. A perennial with aromatic 
foliage which is used for flavoring soups, 
stews, gravies, etc. As tea it is an excel- 
lent remedy for coughs. 
Pkt 2oc. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
DWARF-CURLED SCOTCH KALE. This is 
the variety usually sown in the fall for 
spring market. It is low-growing with 
finely curled leaves of deep green. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % Ilb., 95c. 
ABEL'S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
