An ounce will sow 300 feet of drill, 
producing from 2000 to 2500 plants. 
Endive, like Lettuce, may be grown at any 
season, but is more generally used in the fall. 
For early use, sow in April, for later, until July, 
in drills 18 inches apart, or in beds for trans- 
planting, plants should stand 10 to 12 inches 
apart in the row. When nearly full grown tie 
outer leaves over center to blanch the heart, or 
blanch with boards as with Celery. 
MOSS CURLED. Of dense growth and finely 
curled. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 35¢; 14 Ib., 85c. 
LARGE GREEN CURLED. Of large growth, 
not so much curled as preceding 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., 85c. 
BATAVIAN BROAD-LEAVED (Escarolle). 
A variety having broad, more or less twisted 
and waved bright green leaves with thick, nearly 
white midribs. The inner leaves form a fairly 
solid, clustering head which blanches a beauti- 
ful deep creamy white and is crisp, tender, and 
of fine flavor. Unsurpassed for salads. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., 85c. 
DILL 
An annual of aromatic odor and warm pun- 
gent taste. Its seeds are used for seasoning. It 
possesses medicinal properties but its largest use 
is for making dill pickles. Plant branching, 2 
to 8 feet high; leaves very much cut into thread- 
like segments. Pkt., 15c; 02., 30c; 14 Ib., 75c. 
FENNEL (Finocchio) 
FLORENCE or NAPLES. Resembles Celery in 
flavor but has a sweet taste and delicate odor. 
Should be sown in spring in drills 18 inches 
apart and the plants thinned to 5 or 6 inches 
apart. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 50c. 
MUSHROOMS 
BROWN BOTTLE SPAWN. One quart bottle 
will seed an area of 35 to 40 square feet, depend- 
ing on the size of the piece planted. Bottle 
Spawn is now shipped, removed from the glass 
container. Mushroom culture sent with every 
spawn. Each, 85c; postpaid, $1.30. 
MUSTARD 
Used mainly for salads and greens. Sow as 
early as ground can be worked in drills 18 
inches apart and one-half inch deep. Successive 
sowings every three weeks. 
WHITE or YELLOW. The common variety 
used to flavor pickles. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 4 Ib., 70c. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. Large, light 
green leaves. The best for salads. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 4 Ib., 70c. 
HERBS 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Anise ~....... $0.15 Lavender ._ $0.15 
Borage ...... 15 Marjoram, 
Basil, Sweet ..... 5 
Sweet ..... 15 Rosemary ... .15 
Caraway .... .15 Ru@ eee: 15 
Catnip ...... 15 Saver. ts os 15 
Chervil ..... “15 Savory, 
Chives....... 25 summer 15 
Coriander 15 Spearmint 25 
Dill ee 15 Tansy ....... 20 
Fennel ...... 15 Thyme ...... 15 
Black 
Beauty 
Eggplant 
EGGPLANT 
An ounce will produce about 2000 plants. 
Culture: Plant the seed in March in hotbed, 
or, for family use, in flower pots in a warm 
window. Transplant in open ground after 
weather has become warm and settled, in rows 
2 feet apart each way. Require rich soil. 
LONG PURPLE. An extra early sort, fruits 
7 to 8 inches long, 212 to 3 inches thick; dark 
purple, smooth and attractive. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 45c; 02., 75c. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID. Remarkably 
early with oval fruits of medium size and good 
color. Plants are dwarf, but produce a heav 
yield. Pkt., 15c; 4 02., 45c; 02., 75c. 
BLACK BEAUTY. A valuable variety, ready 
for use two weeks earlier than any other sort. 
The fruit is thick and of a rich purplish black 
color. Pkt., 15c; 4 02., 45c; 0z., 75c. 
Pail 
KOHLRABI 
An ounce will sow about 200 feet of drill. 
The edible part is the Turnip-shaped bulb 
formed above ground. Combines somewhat the 
flavors of Cabbage and Turnip. Sow in light, 
rich soil early in spring in rows 114 feet apart, 
‘thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Plantings at 
intervals of 10 days will give a succession until 
hot weather; when they fail to grow well. Plant 
the latter part of July for fall use. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. (Extra for forcing.) 
Extremely early with small tops. Bulbs medium 
size, very light green or nearly white. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 40c. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Early with small 
top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 40c. 
For Long Distance—AIR EXPRESS 
Three Miles Per Minute 
PARSLEY 
Every Garden Should Have a Few Plants. 
it Adds Zest and Color to the Menu. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Always required for garnishing, also used for 
flavoring soups and stews and in salads. 
Culture: Sow early, seed is slow to germinate; 
early Radishes can be sown in same row and 
will be used before Parsley is up. A rich soil 
is best, but Parsley will thrive in any soil. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. This is a prize 
winning English variety. Handsome, compact 
plants. Leaves have the appearance of finely 
curled moss. Hardy and slow to run to seed. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., 85c. 
PLAIN LEAF. The leaves of this variety are 
flat, deeply cut but not curled. Desirable for 
flavoring soups and stews, and for drying. The 
curled sorts are more extensively used for gar- 
nishing. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., 85c. 
PEERLESS. A new selection, extra dark green 
and finely curled, long-stemmed and very hardy. 
Pkt., 15c; 02., 35c; 14 Ib., 85c. 
CRESS, CURLED or 
PEPPER GRASS 
A small pungent salad plant, much liked by 
some with Lettuce. Like all salad plants, it 
should be grown on rich ground. Seed may be 
sown early in the spring, but if desired through 
the summer, repeated sowings will be necessary. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c. 
WATERCRESS. Thrives along brooks and in 
moist places. Sow broadcast and cover lightly. 
One of the most delicious salad plants. Pkt., 15c. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
An ounce will produce 2000 plants. 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Sow in May and 
transplant in June, and treat generally as for 
Cabbage. Curled, low-growing variety; the 
leaves, when properly cooked, make very palat- 
able greens. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; 14 Ib., 75c. 
LEEK 
Leeks require rich soil. Sow early in spring 
in deep drills, 18 inches apart, cover with one- 
half inch of soil, thin plants to about 8 inches 
apart. Draw the earth around them as with 
Celery. 
AMERICAN BROAD FLAG. A desirable 
strong growing, broad-leaved Leek, hardy and 
productive. Favorite with market gardeners and 
used for the home garden.  PkKt., 15c; 0z., 55c. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
The young seed pods are used in soups 
or stewed and served like Asparagus. Best re- 
sults would be obtained by sowing seed in the 
hotbed. Set plants in rows 2 feet or more apart 
and about a foot apart in the row. 
DWARF GREEN. Early and productive; best 
for northern cultivation. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
PERKINS’ MAMMOTH LONG POD. A dwarf 
but enormously productive variety. Pods long, 
slender, deep green and remain tender much 
longer than most sorts. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
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