GGREAN 
Culture. Start seed in hotbeds or a _ pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant to open. ground 
when danger of frost is past. Space 2% to 3 
feet each way. Maturity dates given_are from 
setting plants to marketable fruit. One ounce 
will produce 1000 plants; % pound will plant 
an acre. 
236 NEW ORLEANS MARKET 
Reuter’s Special Strain. 
85 days. This remarkable Eggplant con- 
tinues to be the favorite with our growers 
and shippers, because of its blight-resistance 
and endurance of drought and bad weather. 
} The “‘eggs’’ are of large size and are oblong, 
pear-shaped, dark purple; and absolutely 
spineless. Plants grow 4 feet-tall. Pkt. 
15c; % oz. 55c; oz. 95c; & lb. $3.00; 
Ib. $10.00; 5 Ibs. $48.00. 
240 Fort Myers Market. gs gays. Pos- 
sesses the characteristics of both Florida High- 
Bush and Black Beauty. The oblong fruits are 
oval in shape and of a beautiful, rich, lustrous, 
purplish black color. Very productive, ex- 
tremely early, hardy. Pkt. 15¢; % oz, 50¢; 
238 Black Beauty. 1 days. ‘The 
earliest and one of the best of the 
large-fruited sorts. Its spineless fruit 
is a rich, glossy, purplish black color 
typical egg-shaped, very large and 
symmetrical. The plants are compact < 
yet free branching, and the fruits are 
borne continuously until frost. Pkt. 
{5c; % oz. 50c; oz. 85c3 % Ib. 
$2.65; Ib. $8.50; 5 Ibs. $40.00. | 
239 Florida High-Bush. 5 days. 
The plants are vigorous, tall and up- 
right in growth, holding all. the fruits 
well off the ground..» The fruits are . 
elongated, cylindrical in shape, and of 
a dark purplish color. A good keeper 
and shipper. Pkt. 15¢; Gy aa 
5 Ibs. $40.00. F & 2 
bart 
237 New York Purple. ‘83 days. 
Produces an abundance of. broad, 
oval, black-purple, glossy fruits that 
are slightly larger than Black Beauty. 
Perfectly spineless. Plants grow °*30 
inches high. Pkt. 15¢; %.0z. 50c; 
Eggplant New Orleams Market $40.00 
LEEKS 
Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute 
for green onions, and superior in tenderness 
and flavor. The lower portion of the plant is 
used; it is boiled whole in salt water and 
served Kot with butter or used in soups. 
One owtince will sow 100 feet of row; 4 
pounds, an acre: 
330 American Flag. 120 days. A strong- 
eTowing variety with large, thick stems of 
Sweet flavor. Leaves are large and dark 
green. The most widely used: variety for 
both family and market use. Pkt. 15¢; % 
ez. 35¢; oz. GOc; % lb. $1.75; lb. $5.50. 
KOHLRABI 
The delicious,.edible part is the pale, whit- 
ish green bulb formed just above eround. 
Sow during fall and spring; in rows 18 inches 
apart, and thin to 6 inches apart in the row. 
Matures in about 50 days. One ounce will 
plant 200 feet of row; 3 pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. post ana. ear- 
liest variety. Bulbs are 2 to 8 inches in di- 
ameter, globular, very light green: flesh clear 
white, tender, :and crisp, with a mild delicate 
cabbage-like flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz 45¢; 
% Ib. $1.25; lb. $4.00; 5-Ibs. $18.00. 
oz. 85c; % Ib. $2.65; lb. $8.50; 5 lbs. 
Excellent for soil insects, ants, grasshop- 
pers, thrips, squash bugs. Lygus bugs, ete. 
Newest use is for control of house termites. 
One treatment of animals will cure sarcoptic 
/ mange and will kill lice, fleas and ticks. 3 oz. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. Grown extensively for ‘“‘greens.”’ 
Hardier than cabbage. Sow during early fall 
oz. 85c; 
5 lbs. $40 
% Ib. $2.65; lb. $8.50; 
‘60. . ig ) i 
o 
SEATS EMSS ALAS ETE TA EAD 
NDIVE. 9. 
One of the most piquant 
and tasty salads grown. 
Plant, seed in early Spring 
or Fall in rows 18 inches 
apart and thin plants to 
a foot apart. One ‘ounce 
sows 100 ft. 
248 Florida Deep 
Hearted. gg days. ‘The 
plant is vigorous with a’ 
deep, upright growth. The 
and spring, either broadcast or in rows. For heart is made up of many 
large plants, have rows 2 feet apart. and unfolding broad leaves 
thin to 2 feet in rows. Matures in 80 to forming a’ deép, compact, 
100 days. One’ ounce will sow 200 feet. of well blanched .bunch of 
row; 4 pounds; an acre. high quality. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; % Ib. 65c3 
67-A Siberian. 85 days. The large planta 
grow about 12 to 15 inches tall with a spread 
of 3 feet’ or more. Produce numerous large, 
thick, frilled leaves of a deep green eolor. A 
very heavy yielder.. Pkt. .{Oc; oz: 20c;: 
% lb. 55c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.50. Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $11.00. 
67 Dwarf Curled Scotch. phe iow, 
spreading plants. bear finely curled, large 
leaves of .an attractive green color. Pkt. 
1O0c; oz. 25c; % Ib. G5c; lb. $1.75; 5 ibs. 
$7.75. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $13.50. 
AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS 
Sow early, in rows of 1 foot apart and cover lightly with fine soil, Most herbs should be cut 
when'in bloom, wilted in the sun, and thoroughly dried in the shade. 
asterisk (*) are perennial. 
Pkt. % Oz. 
281 Anise. For seasoning and cordials........ eet ASS 25¢ 
280 Basil, Sweet. For flavoring soups, stews, ete... 15¢ 25¢ 
282 Borage. Leaves used in salads..........04 <4 {5c 25c 
284 *Caraway. For flavoring bread.)............. 15c 25c 
283 *Catnip or Catmint. Medicinal value.......... {5c 25c 
299 *Chives. Substitute for onions in soups. ...... 20c 50c¢ 
285 Coriander. Used in confectionery............ {5c 25c¢ 
298 Dill. Used in making ‘dill pickles... .. oz. 30c; 15¢c% sal 
287 *Fennel, Sweet. Leaves used in sauces, salads and 
confectionery ')2) CA Ie ee PReRS namabiedune ay aoe 15c 25¢c 
288 *Horehound, For flavoring candy: used in cough 
BPTUDB 1:0 2) ote 9 tp iaiieiieveliady WibLe Mulhall) #\ vie Pe ueebmere alee yt ema 40c 
289 *Lavender. Used in perfumes.......... SUS haste 3 fh 40c 
290 *Marjoram, Sweet. Used as flavoring........ vee aC 30¢c 
291 *Rosemary, For seasoning meats. ........-.00% 20c 40c 
292 *Rue. Good for roup in fowls... 2.3 0.....0 004. 20c 45c 
293: *Sage.: For stuffing and seasoning............. 15c 30c 
294 *Savory, Summer. For flavoring dressings... ... {5c 35c¢ 
295 *Thyme, French. Leaves’ and young shoots used 
SOP, BOBSDIMOE 1... ns PN ee ee nL ‘ Oc 45c¢ 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
Those marked with an 
$2.00; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
249 Large Green 
Curled. 90 days. Bright. 
deep green, finely divided 
leaves. which blanch ‘read- 
ily to a rich cream. color. 
Pkt. 10¢; 0z. 25c3 14 Ib. 
eo a Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. 
251 Full Heart Bata- 
Vian. 90 days. A new! im: 
proved strain with ‘larger 
leaf, broader, thicker head 
at eating stage, and earlier 
in maturity. Produces 
heavy, thick, matted plants 
with large, deep, well-bal- 
anced hearts. Bl 
25c; %4 Ib. 65 
$2.00; 6 Ibs $0 
. i s 2) 
FENNEL» yc 
Finnochio = 
An Italian vegetable that 
is delicious when ved 
raw or boiled. The 0S 
is sweet, spicy, and: iden 
distinct. One ounce sows 75 
feet of row; 8 pounds, 
acre. Nie 
265 Florence. qhe pop- 
ular Italian Winnipchto. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c; % Ib. 
Bie: Ib, $2.75; 5 Ibs, 
Vegetable Seeds i 
