C (1 (1 D I Q n T CULTURE— Sou' seed 

 WWW iLnlll one-half inch deep in 

 hotbed or greenhouse in 

 March or April; when an inch high, put in two 

 or three-inch pots. Plant out, late in May. 



450 NEW YORK SPINELESS 



Our superior stock of this popular 

 variety produces a large crop of shapely 

 purple fruits of liberal size and perfect 

 quality. 



The plant is of low growth with a 

 vigorous branching habit, strong enough 

 to support its massive fruits and com- 

 pact enough to economize space. It is 

 very prolific, the plants usually bearing 

 8 to 10 immense fruits of superb quality 

 before being killed by frost. New York 

 Spineless is an ideal exhibition variety. 

 It is invariably a prize-winner wherever 

 shown. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., $1.40; i^lb.,S4.00. 



452 FORT MYERS MARKET 



A productive high bush variety. Plants 

 vigorous and upright in growth, holding 

 the fruits well off the ground. The 

 fruits are nearly egg shaped. 9 to 10 

 inches long, 5}^ to t>Vt inches in di- 

 ameter, and somewhat broader at the 

 blossom end. Color, deep purplish black 

 with a high gloss. Especially well suited 

 to Florida and an ideal shipping variety. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.40; M lb., S4.00. 



♦46 BLACK BEAUTY 



An early variety, handsome, large and 

 of great merit; a prolific producer of 

 uniformly large, purple-black fruits of 

 fine quality, developing with great 

 rapidity and ready about two weeks 

 earlier than other large sorts. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz.,$1.40; Jilb..$4.00. 



BLACK BEAUTY 



DEEP HEART ENDIVE 

 CnnillC CULTURE . — Sow during 



CIIU I UC March or April in hotbed or 

 cold-frame; cover seed }/% inch, 

 transplant 1 foot apart in open ground in 

 April or May. For late crop sow in June and 

 July and transplant J foot apart each way. 

 1 oz. for 3.000 plants. 



454 DEEP HEART FRINGED 



This variety is an entirely new type of 

 Endive developed from Full Hearted 

 Batavian, but is entirely distinct from 

 that variety. The plants are of more up- 

 right growth than other varieties; the 

 outer leaves turn upward, thus reducing 

 the possibility of injury from bottom 

 rots. The leaves resemble Green Curled 

 in color, but are broader, although the 

 leaf margins are as deeply cut and curled. 

 The hearts are well filled and closely 

 packed with numerous well blanched 

 fine leaves. The plants of Deep Heart 

 Fringed often reach a diameter of about 

 12 inches, and a depth of 7 inches or 

 more. 



Price, pkt.. 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.00; 

 lb., $3.00. 



453 BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN 

 (Escarolle) 



Has broad, fleshy leaves, forming a large 

 heart; makes excellent winter salad. 

 It is also boiled as "greens." 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; X lb., 95c; 

 lb., $2.75. 



459 GREEN CURLED 



Green Curled is the best for general use, 

 and is easily blanched by covering the 

 full-grown plants with boards or pieces 

 of slate. Good results come from early 

 spring sowing and even better when 

 treated as a fall crop. Make successional 

 sowing during Julv. 



Price, pkt., 10c'; oz., 35c; )i lb., 95c; 

 lb., $2.75. 



DANDELION 



436 ITALIAN (Ciccoria Catalogna). 



Sometimes called Asparagus Chicory. 

 Resembles Common Dandelion, but its 

 leaves are more upright. 

 Price, pkt., 20c; oz., $1.25. 



437 IMPROVED THICK LEAVED. Up- 

 right habit; broad, heavy curled leaves. 



Price, pkt. 15c; oz.. $1.50. 



FLORENCE FENNEL 



967 The Popular Italian Finocchio. It 



makes an excellent salad and is also 

 boiled for use as a vegetable. The 

 flavor is sweet, spicy and very distinct. 

 It should be sown between July 15th 

 and August 1st. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz.. 50c; % lb.. $1.50. 



U Q I C CULTURE— If wanted for use in 

 nHLC late fall or early winter, sow one- 

 half inch deep early in June and 

 transplant middle of July, 2 feet apart in rows 

 2 feet apart. If needed for spring use, sow in 

 A pril. 1 oz. for 2,000 plants or 150 feet drill. 



464 DWARF CURLED 



or BLUE SCOTCH 



Henderson's Special Selected Dwarf. 



Largely grown for supplying "greens" 

 during the fall, winter and spring; 

 also used small, like spinach; also use- 

 ful in garnishing. The plants are hardy 

 above zero; frost improves the quality. 

 The leaves are very large, deeply curled 

 and fringed, and of that desirable rich 

 bluish green color; the plants are of 

 very dwarf, even growth, the leaves 

 hugging the ground, so that they are 

 not broken off by. heavy, wet snow. 



Price, pkt.. 10c; oz., 60c; % lb., $1.80; 

 lb., $5.00. 



469 SIBERIAN. Green, curly leaves; ten- 

 der and of delicate flavor. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; U lb.. $1.00; 

 lb., $2.75. 



Until DODI CULTURE — Seeds 

 nUnL'llHDI >""y be started in the 

 hotbed or cold- frame 

 during February or March and plants set out 1 

 fool apart in rows 2 feet apart in April or May. 

 or sowings may be made in the open ground 

 where the plants are to grow in April or May 

 and for fall use in July. Cover the seeds 14 

 inch. 1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 



473 EARLY SHORT-LEAVED 

 WHITE VIENNA 



A singular variety of Cabbage with a 

 Turnip-like bulb which forms immedi- 

 ately above the ground. It is extremely 

 tender and partakes of the flavor of 

 both Turnip and Cabbage. The bulbs 

 are large enough to be eaten in from 1.0 

 to 12 weeks from sowing, and as they 

 are more tender and delicately flavored 

 before full maturity, it is advisable to 

 make successive sowings. 



Price, pkt., 15c;oz., $1.25; ^lb.,$3.75. 



DWARF CURLED SCOTCH KALE 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA KOHL-RABI 



Henderson's Booklet, "Salads, Growing and Blanching," tells how to grow salad 

 plants; how to force Witloof Chicory, Endive, etc., sent free if requested when ordering. 



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