Early Long Purple Egg Plant
This is one of the earliest varieties; very hardy and productive. Fruits long and of superior quality; good for general culture.
Originally listed in: 1881 D.M. Ferry Catalog

Early Long Purple Egg-Plant
Differing only in shape from the foregoing; hardy and productive. Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds

Early Long Purple Egg Plant
Small oblong fruits; very early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916

Early Long Purple Egg Plant
Early, of easy culture, hardy and productive; Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; ¼ lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.
Originally listed in: R.H. Allen Company 1888 Catalog