Dandelion 
188 Ciccoria Catalogna (Italian Dandelion). 70 days. 
Narrow, dark green leaves boiled as greens. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
14oz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Dill 
175 Long Island Mammoth. 70 days. A hardy annual 
that can be planted in early spring, to be pulled and 
bunched in June, for use as greens. Largely used to 
flavor pickles. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Eggplant 
Start seed indoors or in a coldframe, covering with 4 inch 
of soil. It takes two months to grow plants large enough to 
set out in the garden. Allow 214 feet between plants and 3 feet 
between rows. Moist, fertile soil produces best crops. One of 
the most difficult vegetables to raise from seed. For amateurs 
we recommend buying the plants around June 1. A warm- 
weather crop. 
514 Black Beauty. 75 days. Thick, heavy, purplish 
black fruits, very broad at the base and narrowing 
toward the stem. Pkt. 25 cts.; 'go0z. 75 cts.; oz. $1.40. 
514A New Hampshire Hybrid. A new variety especially 
resistant to disease. Far superior to the regular com- 
mercial varieties. Fruit is of medium size. Pkt. 50 cts.; 
Voz. 95 cts.; oz. $1.75. 
514B New York Spineless. 78 days. Fruits are broad, 
oval, and keep their purple color well. Low plants bear- 
ing an early crop. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; oz. $1.40. 
Endive 
For an early crop, sow seed as soon as ground is workable 
covering it with 14 inch of soil. Thin plants to stand 8 inches 
apart, with 18 inches between rows. Blanching can be done | 
with boards or individual plants can be tied. (Best done on 
dry day.) 
500 Full-heart Batavian. 70 days. Broad, wavy leaves 
forming a large rosette. Very full heart and white mid- 
ribs. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
499 Green Curled. 65 days. Leaves very much curled 
and finely cut. Rich green, blanching to creamy white. 
Pkt. 15: cts.; oz: 45. cts: 
Kale 
Ideal fall crop. Sow seed in early summer; cover with 14 inch 
of soil. Ready for use about two months after planting. Will 
live over winter to be cut in early spring. 
516 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 60 days. A low plant, 
about 114% feet high. Can withstand low temperatures 
and be used all winter except i the coldest regions. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
516A Tall Green Curled Scotch. 65 days. A very hardy 
kind about 2 feet tall, with dark green, curly leaves. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
| 184 Iceberg. 
Lettuce 
For an early crop of head Lettuce, start seed in a sunny win- 
dow indoors or in a hotbed or coldframe. Transplant as soon 
as seedlings are large enough to handle. Allow 15 inches 
between plants and the same distance between rows. Seed 
can also be sown in open ground. 
Loose-Leaf Varieties 
160 Bronze Beauty. 43 days. New, tender, crisp Lettuce 
with a tasty, nut-like flavor. The color, too, is entirely 
new—a warm ruddy bronze shade completely suffuses 
the soft green undertone. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; 
oz. $1.00. 
177 Matchless. 65 days. The best of all Lettuces to 
grow during hot weather. It is midway between the 
heading and romaine types. Noted for its crispness on 
the hottest day. Pkt. 25 cts.; 14oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
169 Oakleaf. 65 days. Semi-heading, of medium size, 
with medium green leaves resembling oak leaves. Very 
tender and tasty and can stand hot weather. Pkt. 25 
cts.; 44oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
170 Simpson. 45 days. Very good variety for home 
gardens. Light green, frilled and fringed leaves with a 
delicate, crisp taste. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
161 Slobolt. 45 days. Stands heat without going to seed 
for two or three weeks longer than such similar varieties 
as Grand Rapids and Simpson. A loose-leaf variety 
with leaves that are very fringed and curled. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
loz. 60 cts.; 0z. $1.00. 
190 Paris White Cos (Romaine). 83 days. Elongated 
heads of very crisp, sweetly flavored leaves that provide 
a welcome change from the usual Lettuce. Plants grow 
to 10 inches tall. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 45 cts. 
162 Salad Bowl. 50 days. Its name speaks for itself—a 
head fills a salad bowl. Especially adapted for home 
gardens. Resembles Oakleaf but much larger in size. 
It also stands the heat better than most varieties. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; loz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
Heading and Iceberg Varieties 
157 Bibb. 77 days. Very small heads which possess a 
most appetizing flavor. Crisp and tender. Excellent for 
early spring planting and also desirable for late summer 
sowing for fall use. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
176 Big Boston. 75 days. An all-season type with large 
heads tinged bronze at the edges of the outside leaves. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
186 Great Lakes. 90 days. An All-America prize-winner. 
Crisp head variety of the Iceberg type. Stands more 
heat and sun than any hard-head variety without going 
to seed. Pkt. 25 cts.; 402. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
84 days. Forms compact, medium-sized 
heads with curly, fringed, green outer leaves and a crisp, 
fine-flavored heart. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
158 Imperial 847. 84 days. A very fine strain having 
large rounded heads, with plenty of outside leaves to 
protect the heart. Very resistant to blight, and lasts 
well in hot weather. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. i 
178 May King. 63 days. An early butterhead variety. 
The head is of medium size, tightly folded leaves, bright 
yellow inside with creamy yellow center. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
loz. 45 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
191 New York No. 12. 83 days. The large heads are 
solid, uniform, and bright green in color. Stands hot 
weather remarkably well. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
185 Pennlake. 80 days. A cross between Imperial 847 
and Great Lakes, producing large heads that are uni- 
form, with a dark green color. Excellent for the home 
garden as well as the market garden. Pkt. 25 ets.; 
1goz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
171 White Boston. 80 days. Similar to Big Boston but 
leaves are light green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
Muskmelon 
Melons grow best in light rich soil. Do not set out plants or 
seed until all danger of frost has passed and ground is warm. 
For an early start, sow seed indoors in pots. Melon seed Is 
usually sown in hills 6 feet apart each way; 3 plants to a hill 
are sufficient. 
492 Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. An oblong, greenish 
yellow melon with flesh of salmon color. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
50 cts. 
492A Emerald Gem. 90 days. Dark green outer skin, 
with thick, sweet, deep salmon flesh. Somewhat flattened 
in shape; very early. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
492B Pennsweet. 85 days. 1955 Bronze Medal Winner. 
Especially adapted for short season areas such as Green- 
wich. Its earliness, small fruit size, and thick flesh are 
its outstanding characteristics. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
492C Rocky Ford (Gold-lined). 90 days. Oval in shape, 
with heavy netting over the whole melon. Flesh is thick 
and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Fennel (Finocchio) 
179 Florence. 60 days. Grows like celery. Sow in May or 
June in rows 2 feet apart. Thin the plants to 9 inches 
apart in the row. May be boiled or used raw im salads. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
Kohlrabi 
Sow seed in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared, 
covering with 4 inch of soil. Thin seedlings to stand 6 inches 
apart, with 18 inches between rows. Ideal early spring or fall 
crop. 
517 Purple Vienna. 60 days. Similar to White Vienna, 
but roots are purple outside. Pkt. 15 cts.; 144oz. 50 cts.; 
oz. 90 cts. 
517A White Vienna. 55 days. Smooth white bulbs that 
are sweet-flavored and tender if used when about 2 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
Leek 
Sow seed in a trench 8 inches deep and cover with 1% inch of 
soil. Thin young plants to stand 5 to 6 inches apart, with 14% 
feet between rows. As seedlings grow, trenches can be filled 
in to blanch the stems. 
518 American Flag. 130 days. An early variety pro- 
ducing stems 2 inches across, that may be blanched 10 
inches from the root. Strong, fast grower, best in late 
summer. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; 0z. 95 cts. 
