Archive image from page 34 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( EGG PLANT. German, Eierpflanze. French, Aubergine. Sow in hot-bed Ihp first week in April, and plant out in June, about 3) feet apart. For a uniall garden a few seeds may bo raised in common flower-pots in the house. If by mail in quantities of lb. and upwards, post- age must be added at the rate of Itic per lb. New York Improved—The best market vari- ety; very jiroductive. Plvt.,5c; oz., 40c; H,lh., ; 1 lb . Black Pekin—The fruit of
Archive image from page 34 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( EGG PLANT. German, Eierpflanze. French, Aubergine. Sow in hot-bed Ihp first week in April, and plant out in June, about 3) feet apart. For a uniall garden a few seeds may bo raised in common flower-pots in the house. If by mail in quantities of lb. and upwards, post- age must be added at the rate of Itic per lb. New York Improved—The best market vari- ety; very jiroductive. Plvt.,5c; oz., 40c; H,lh., ; 1 lb . Black Pekin—The fruit of this variety is jet black, round and very solid. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; Klb., ; lib KALE, or BORECOLE. German, Bhetter-Kohl. French, Chen Vert. Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to begin- ning of .May and transplant beginning of June same as Cabbages. All the varieties are very hardy, and are best when touched by frost. If by mail in quantities of ) lb. and upwards, post- age must be added at the rate of Ific per lb. Dwarf Curled Kale, German Greens or ' Sprouts' — Extensively grown as vinter greens. Sow in September, in rows, and treat as Spinach for use in early spring. Pkt, Sets.; oz.,10 cts.; Ki lb., 25 cts.; lib ) German Dwarf Purple—Finely frilled leaves of a deep purple color; frequently grown for ornament. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; H lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb Green Curled Scotch—Grows about eighteen inches in height and spreads, under good culti- vation, to three feet in diameter: the leaves are bright green, beautifijlly curled. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz.,10 cts.; H 26 cts.; 1 lb
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