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CHICORY 
Large-Rooted or Coffee—Sow the seed early in spring in mod- 
erately rich ground in rows 2% feet apart and thin to 3 
inches in the row. The young leaves are used as a salad. 
The roots when dried and ground are used to mix with coffee. 
PKt., 5c; 6z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Witloof Chicory (French Endive)—Used as a winter salad. Sow 
the seed in June in drills 12 inches apart, selecting deep, rich 
soil. Long parsnip-like roots are formed which should be 
taken up early in November and the leaves cut off about 
1% inches from the neck and all shoots trimmed off; the 
lower end of the roots may also be cut so as to have all a 
uniform length of 8 to 10 inches. A trench should be opened 
16 to 18 inches deep and the roots placed upright in it 1% 
inches apart, and filled in with light soil, which places the 
neck of the roots about 8 inches below the level. If a quick 
growth is desired a covering of manure 10 inches deep may be 
used. In a month’s time the leaves will be ready for use, 
and should be taken up cutting off the blanched head with 
a portion of the root attached. The roots may also be forced 
in a cellar covered to exclude light. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 
Y% Ib., 75e; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
CHIVES schnittlauch. 
Used principally for seasoning 
salads. Sow the seed early in spring, 
or divide clumps of plants, which 
are hardy and multiply rapidly. 
eee 10e; oz., $1.00; % Ib., 
00. 
Large Smooth Prague Celeriac. Plants 
Per clump, 20c. 
CELERIAC (rurnip-rooted Celery). 
Grown for its bulbous roots which are excellent for soups and stews, or cooked and sliced 
as a salad. Seeds are sown and plants transplanted the same as ordinary celery, only that it 
is not necessary to earth up the plants. Set the plants in rich soil in rows two feet apart and 
Six inches apart in the row. The roots will keep over winter in a cellar packed in sand, or 
dutdoors covered with earth and straw. : 
Large Smooth Prague—Extra Selected Stock—An improvel strain with very large, smooth 
roots. Pkt., 10c; oz, 25¢e; %4 Ib., 75e3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
CHERVIL 
An annual plant resembling parsley, possessing a pleasing aromatic flavor. The young 
leaves are used for flavoring soups and in mixed salads. Sow the seed early in spring in rich 
soilin drills 1 foot apart, where it will have partial shade. The seed germinates slowly. 
One ounce to 100 feet of drill. 
Curled—Used for flavoring soups and salads. -Pkt., 5e; oz., 15¢e; %4 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
CORN SALAD 
Sow in shallow drills 1 foot apart during August and September, covering the plants with 
straw before hard frost. 
One ounce to 40 feet of drill. 
Large-Leaved—Used as a fall and winter salad. Pkt., Se; oz., 15c3 1%4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
CRESS 
Extra Curled or Pepper Grass—Grown for its pungent leaves which should be cut when about 
2 inches high for use in mixed salads. Sow the seed in rich soil, either in shallow drills 
or boxes. ne ounce to 100 feet of drill. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15ce; %4 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
Upland Cress—A hardy perennial sort growing flat on the ground, doing best in cool weather. 
Only the young leaves should be used, as it becomes bitter with age. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 20c; %4 
ct) 
Water Cress—Grows readily in shallow fresh water or along the edges of shallow streams. 
Sow the seed in pans of wet earth and transplant when well started. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; ° 
% Ib., $1.25. Witloof Chicory. 
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