Swiss Chard—Fordhook Giant 
CHARD (Swiss) 
1 oz. to 150 ft. of row_ 8 lbs. per acre 
Sow seeds the same as ordinary beet seed but thin out 
at first to 6 inches apart, later to 1 foot apart. 
COMMON GREEN (SPINACH BEET)—(60 days from 
seed) Light smooth leaves with small midrib. 
A particularly good garden item in hot weather. With 
careful cutting, plants produce for months. 
FORDHOOK GIANT—(60 days from seed) Extremely 
large, heavily savoyed leaves of glossy, very dark green 
color. Ribs broad, thick, white. 
CHICORY 
1 oz. to 80 ft. of row; 4 lbs. per acre 
RADICHETTA (Ciccoria Catalogna)—(55 
green 
days from 
seed) Rapid growing annual, leaves and seed stalks 
edible. 
RADICHETTA (Quarantine)—(80 days from _ seed) 
Sown late for early Winter use. Plants dwarf but pro- 
duce heavy crop of tender shoots. 
SAN PASQUALE (All Seasons)—(70 days from seed) 
Light green tender finely cut leaves, bunched so as to 
blanch at the center. 
WITLOOF (FRENCH ENDIVE)—(95 days) A very 
choice winter salad forced in hotbeds from roots pre- 
viously grown outdoors; producing solid oblong heads 
blanched ivory white. 
CHIVES 
1 oz. to 150 ft. 
Small hardy perennial ready for use in 85 days, re- 
sembling the onion in appearance and growing in clus- 
ters about 6 in. tall. The young leaves give a mild onion 
flavor to sausage, salads and various dishes. 
COLLARDS 
Broadcast 1 lb. to 2 lbs. per acre—1 oz. to 300 ft. row 
CABBAGE OR HEADING—(120 days from seed) Pro- 
duces compact plants 1% to 2 ft. high. Large clusters 
of leaves often show a tendeney to form a head. 
GEORGIA—(100 days from seed) Hardy, original col- 
lard strain, non-heading, 2 to 3 ft. plants forming cluster 
of tender leaves at top. 
MORRIS IMPROVED HEADING—(120 
seed) 
days from 
Has definite heading tendency, good color. 
VATES—(100 days from seed)—Emerald green glossy 
leaves, otherwise somewhat similar to Georgia. 
WINTER HARDY—(120 days) Cabbage collard type 
with strong heading tendency and extra hardiness. 
CORN SALAD 
1 oz. to 20 sq. ft.; 6 lbs. per acre 
LARGE SEEDED DUTCH—(50 days) used as a salad. 
Sown in the early spring in rows 1 foot apart, it is fit 
to use in 6 or 8 weeks. If wanted in early spring, sow in 
September and cover with straw as soon as cold weather 
sets in. Can also be grown in protected cold frames 
and used any time during the winter. 
CRESS 
1 oz. to 150 ft. of row; 3 lbs. per acre 
Dwarf annual and perennial plants of mild to pungent 
flavor used for salads and garnishing. They require 
moist soils, thrive during the cool seasons in well shaded 
places where an ample supply of moisture is constantly 
available. 
GARDEN (CURLED OR PEPPER)—(45 days) Dwarf 
8 inch compact fast growing annual having finely curled 
deep green foliage. Used for garnishing and salads. 
AMERICAN UPLAND—(45 days) Dwarf plant with 
notched oval leaves resembling true water cress. Of a 
mild flavor, grown in this area as a fall and winter crop. 
Sown in July or August; requires a fertile moist soil. 
TRUE WATER—(100 days) Hardy perennial with long 
stems and small thiek divided leaves having a sharp 
pungent flavor. Thrives along moist banks or in~soil 
covered with shallow fresh water. 
PRICES 
CHARD (Swiss) 
Pkt. Oz. %ib. Lb, 
Common Green — (Spin- 
ach! Beet) rie 2 eee $.10 $.15 $.40 $1.25 
Fordhook Giant — —__ 10 .20 da{oy — altaio) 
CHICORY 
Witloof (French Endive) .15 .30 280) 2.00 
CHIVES) te ener 5 Ada) YAPAS 
CORN SALAD 
Larges Dutcher 15 .35 1.00 3.00 
COLLARDS 
Cabbage Collards ____ 10 .20 <60) 9175 
Georgia or Southern ____ -10 20 CON slip 
Morris Improved Head- 
rng} | ae ee ee ee -10 -4.0)) > -1'5) 3:50 
New Hardy Short Stem _ .10 .20 60 1.75 
Viates yi ee Sis eee S10 .20 defy) alors} 
Winter Hardy -10 .20 ‘60 iD 
CRESS 
American Upland — ___ 15 .30 :85 = 2,00 
Garden (Curled or Pep- 
per) | ee .20 50 1.50 
Erie) Water eo Pa BE) 9 ok010) 
10 J, MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD, ° 
Superior Seeds 
