LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1926. 21 
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 asa salad. It is considered a great delicacy. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; % 1b. 85c. 
Large-Rooted or Coffee—The prepared roots are used as a 
substitute for and to mix with coffee. The new leaves in 
the spring make fine salad. Cultivate same as Carrots. 
Pkt, 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 75c. 
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. 
25c; % lb. 70c. 
Corn Salad or Fetticus. 
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; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c. 
Upland Cress (Barbarea Vulgaris)—-In many respects re- 
sembles 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; oz. 25c. 
Cress, Water—Grows in great abun- 
dance along the margin of run- 
ning streams and ponds, doing 
best in running water just deep 
enough to cover the plants. When 
onee established will last for 
years. May be grown in tubs if 
watered frequently. Sow seed in- 
side, keeping soil constantly 
moist and transplanting to per- 
manent locations when large 
enough to handle. It has a very 
pleasant, pungent taste. Pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
Water Cress. 
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 7 
the spring, and can be 
cut off as needed. 
Seed, price pkt. 15c; 
% oz. 50c; Roots, per 
bunch 25c; by mail 5 
postpaid. Se 
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; % lb. 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. 40c; oz. 65c; 
Y% Ib. $2.00. 
New York Improved Spineless—A favorite market variety, 
very productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; % Ib. $1.50. 
Early Long Purple—The earliest variety, producing fruit of 
an oblong shape. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; ™% lb. $1.50. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant. 
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