1 1* f BIA I1T CULTURE — Sow seed 
CilU ■ LH II 1 <™e-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. 
451 NEW HAMPSHIRE HYBRID 
Particularly well adapted to the North- 
ern States where the growing season 
is too short to mature the standard 
varieties. The plants are of a rather 
spreading habit of growth, and produce 
a large number of fruits which are oval 
in shape, and of a dark purple color. 
The fruits, although somewhat smaller 
than Black Beauty, are large enough for 
market purposes. They are ready for 
use much earlier than Black Beauty and 
other standard varieties. Because of its 
earliness and productiveness. New 
Hampshire Hybrid is an ideal variety 
for home use, or Northern markets. 
Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
450 NEW YORK SPINELESS 
IMPROVED (Henderson's) 
The plant is of low growth with a vig- 
orous branching habit, strong enough to 
support its massive and shapely rich 
purple fruits, and compact enough to 
economize space. It is very prolific, 
the plants usually bearing 8 to 10 im- 
mense fruits of superb quality before 
being killed by frost. 
Price, pkt., 10c; dz.. 75c; X A lb., $2.25. 
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, 5J^ to 6*/>j 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., 85c; M lb., $2.50. 
446 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.. 85c; X lb.. $2. 50. 
DEEP HEART ENDIVE 
CltnillC CULTURE — Sow during 
Villi I VC March or April in liotbed or 
cold-frame; cover seed inch, 
transplant 1 foot apart in open ground in 
A pril or May. For late crop sow in June and 
July and transplant 1 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; K 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., 30c; K lb., 80c; 
lb., $2.00. 
459 GREEN CURLED The "Chicoree 
Frisee" of the French. 
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 July. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 80c; 
lb., $2.00. 
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.. 60c; % lb., $1.80. 
|| A 1 1? CULTURE— If wanted for use in 
flflLC late fall or early winter, sow one- 
half inch deep early in June and 
transplant middle of July, Z feet apart in rows 
2 feel apart. If needed for spring use, sow in 
April. I oz. for 2,000 plants or ISO 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., 35c; % lb., $1.00; 
lb.. $3.00. 
469 SIBERIAN. Green, curly leaves; ten- 
der and of delicate flavor. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 35c; M lb., $1.00; 
lb., $2.75. 
Ufllll BOM CULTURE — Seeds 
nUllli'nilDI may be started in the 
hotbed or cold-frame 
during February or March and plants set out 1 
foot 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 J£ 
inch. 1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
473 EARLY 
WHITE 
SHORT-LEAVED 
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 10 
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.. 90c: Vi lb.. $2.75. 
NEW YORK SPINELESS EGG PLANT 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCtt KALE 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA KOHL-RAB1 
Henderson's Booklet, "Salads, Growing and Blanching," tells about the cultivation of lettuce. Explains how to grow other 
salad plants; how to force Witloof Chicory, Endive, etc., for winter salads. It is sent free if requested when ordering. 
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