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Dandelion 
Culture — Sow in May in drills 12 inches 
apart; cover the seed 4 of an inch deep. 
One ounce for 200 feet of drill. 
Arlington Thick-Leaved. A carefully se- 
lected strain; popular with market garden- 
[rs. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; % lb. $2.50. 
Egg Plant — Black Beauty 
Egg Plant 
Culture—Sow seeds in hotbeds very early 
in spring. Transplant in pots or hotbeds 
when true leaves appear. Set in open when 
weather is warm and settled. 
Black Beauty. An excellent, prolific va- 
riety which is earlier and nearly as large as 
New York Improved. Fruits are nearly 
round and of a very dark purple. 
Pkt. 15c; ¥% oz. 35c; oz. 65c. 
New Hampshire Hybrid. An extra early 
variety suitable for New England climate, 
producing fruits almost as large as Black 
Beauty. Pkt. 15¢c; 42 oz. 50c; oz. 90c. 
Endive 
Culture — For early use, sow in drills 15 
inches apart as early in the spring as the 
ground can be worked. Transplant to 1 foot 
each way. When full grown tie the outer 
leaves at the top to blanch the heads. 
Deep Heart Fringed. Green Curled type 
but of more upright growth, with broader 
leaves and deeper hearts. Leaves are cut and 
curled at edges; ribs and heart are white. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $2.50. 
Green Curled. A standard sort for fall. 
PRtiW15¢;-0Z. 50072 |baibC2 1b 52-00! 
Broad-Leaved Batavian. Grows very com- 
pact, very tender and of fine flavor. 
Pty 19¢;" 0Zo0C32 40 Dia Des tlb $2.00: 
HERBS — See Page 25 
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
Kale 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. A fine, low- 
growing variety, the leaves densely crimped 
and curled; very hardy and productive. 
Pkt 15c30Z.30e7" 2 1Daioc: 
Kohl Rabi 
Culture—Seeds should be sown in drills 
as early in the spring as possible. When 
well established thin to 6 inches apart. 
Early White Vienna. A very early sort, 
excellent quality, flesh white and tender. 
Pkt. 15¢e; oz. 30c; % Ib. 75c. 
Leek 
Culture — Plant in the spring in drills 1 
foot apart. Cover the seed about 1 inch and 
thin to 9 inches apart in the drills. Draw 
earth up to them as they grow. One ounce 
of seed to 150 feet of drill. 
American Broad Flag. A strong-growing 
sort with broad leaves. 
Pkt be, 07. 30G 7445 Dar oe: 
Mustard 
Culture — Sow thickly in early spring in 
shallow drills or in boxes during the winter. 
Successive sowing may be made every ten 
days. 
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill. 
Fordhook Fancy. A handsome, upright 
growing, mild variety, slow to bolt seed 
stalks; leaves © ight green, plume-like, and 
deeply fringed on the edges; seed reddish 
brown. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Spinach or Tendergreen. A quick growing 
type of Oriental mustard, very desirable for 
those who like slightly pungent greens. 
Pkivilocs 02773004410 2 O0CG alba Lou: 
Water Melon 
Culture—Plant in hills about 8 feet apart 
and cultivate the same as for Musk Melon. 
One ounce for 30 hills; four pounds for 
one acre. 
Cole’s Early or Harris’ Early. One of the 
best early varieties, medium size, nearly 
round, flesh dark red and excellent quality. 
PEt: 15¢c; oz c0es84 lbs 50G 
New Hampshire Midget — All America 
Gold Medal *951. Early in maturity, high in 
quality and so small it fits into the ice box. 
When cut in two it serves two people. Very 
productive. We recommend a trial. 
PKtia25c0740-8 
White Mountain (65 days). A superb new, 
very carly Watermelon. Grows only 7 or 
8 inches long. An ideal variety that merits a 
place in every home garden. 
Pkts:>25¢s8 1 sozaoec: 
