Eggplant 
CULTURE: Seeds should be started in _hot- 
house. Later the plants should be transferred to 
pots to induce stockiness. After the ground has 
become quite warm, set them in rows 3 feet 
apart with 3 feet between the plants. Eggplant 
will not stand frost. One ounce of seed is enough 
for 200 plants; 4 ounces per acre. 
BLACK BEAUTY 
(Days to Maturity, 83) 
Uses: Principally used for home and market 
gardens. Adapted to freezing. 
Plant: 24 to 30 inches tall, erect, compact, 
large leaves; bears from 4 to 6 fruits. 
Fruit: Deep purplish black, smooth, and some- 
what egg-shaped. 
Eggplant, Black Beauty 
Kale 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch Kale 
Richmond, Virginia 
CULTURE: Sow seed early in spring in rows 2 
to 3 feet apart. Kale may also be sown up to 
October for spring use. Protect by covering with 
hay. One ounce will sow 200 feet; 4 pounds per 
acre. 
SPRING or SMOOTH 
(Days to Maturity, 30) 
Uses: Makes a fine salad when young and 
tender. Sometimes called Hanover Salad. 
Plant: Hardy, smooth-leaved and quick grow- 
ing. 
DWARFED GREEN CURLED 
SCOTCH KALE 
(Days to Maturity, 55) 
Uses: Productive variety of excellent flavor 
for greens. 
Plant: Low growing, compact with finely 
curled, deep yellowish-green foliage. 
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