18 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
Witloof Chicory. 
CHICORY 
Witloof, 1 oz. to 300 feet of drill. 
Large Rooted, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. 
Witloof Chicory—“‘French Endive.’’—A delicious winter salad. 
Seeds sown in spring outdoors produce parsnip-like roots 
which should be taken up in fall, trimmed and planted in a 
cool cellar covered with about 8 inches of soil. Over this 
should be placed a layer of fresh manure two to three feet 
deep, which forces a new growth of tender leaves that are 
used as asalad. It is considered a great delicacy. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00. 
Large-Rooted or Coffee—The prepared roots are used as a sub- 
stitute for and to mix with coffee. The new leaves in the 
spring make fine salad. Cultivate same as Carrots. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 30c. 
CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS 
3 oz. to 100 square feet. 
Used as a salad. Sow 
early in spring in drills, 
or, for very early use, 
sow in fall and winter 
over same as Spinach. 
If grown in cold frame 
and covered with straw 
mats, it can be used at 
any time during the 
winter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
Corn Salad or Fetticus. 1% ib. 35¢; 1 1b. $1.25. 
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS 
1 oz, to 16 square feet. 
A favorite pungent salad. Sow thickly at frequent inter- 
vals, to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to seed. 
Extra Curled—Pkt. 10c; 02. 20c. 
Upland Cress (Barbarea Vulgaris)—In many respects resem- 
bles the Water Cress, having the same agreeable and highly 
prized flavor. Sow the seed in April or May in rows 12 to 
15 inches apart. Pkt. 10c; 0Z. 25c.. 
Cress, Water—Grows in great abund- 
ance along the margin of run- 
ning streams and ponds, doing 
best in running water just deep 
enough to cover the plants. When 
once established will last for 
years. May be grown in tubs if 
watered frequently. Sow seed in- 
side, keeping soil constantly moist 
and transplanting to permanent 
locations when large enough to 
S handle. It has a very pleasant, 
— ; pungent taste. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 
Water Cress. 25¢e; oz. 40c. 
CHIVES 
They are grown for 
the young leaves, 
which are produced 
freely and give a mild 
Onion flavor to sau- 
sages, salads, etc. The 
tops appear early in 
the spring, and can be 
cut off as needed. 
Seed, price pkt. 15c; 
% oz. 60c; Roots, per 
bunch 25c; by mail 
postpaid. Chives. 
EGG PLANT 
Sow in hot-bed the first week in March, and plant 
out in June about 2% feet apart. For a small garden 
a few plants may be raised in common flower pots in 
the house. 
1% oz. to 150 feet of drill; ™% Ib. to the acre. 
Black Beauty—Is ten days to two weeks earlier than New 
York Improved. The. fruits are large, of a rich, glossy 
purplish black color, very handsome and attractive. It is 
entirely free from spines. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 55e; 
% 1b. $1.65. 
New York Improved Spineless—A favorite market variety, very 
productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; ™%4 lb. $1.50. 
Early Long Purple—The earliest variety, producing fruit of 
an oblong shape. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; %4 Ib. $1.50. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant. 
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