Chicory, Witloof or French Endive 
Chicory 
Culture: Sow in the early spring in rows 18 to 24 
in. apart, 1% in. deep, and thin plants to stand 4 in. 
apart in the row. Use a packet to 20 ft. of row; an 
ounce to 200 ft.; 4 Ibs. to an acre. 
194 Witloof (110 days) 
Also known as French Endive. Can be enjoyed 
throughout the winter by digging roots in the fall, 
packing close together in boxes and covering with 
about 6 in. of sand. Keep in a warm, damp place 
indoors and water so that the roots will produce 
large, tender white sprouts which make the most 
delicious of salads. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 
14, Ib. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. 
195 Asparagus or Celery 
Chicory (100 days) 
A good and tasty substitute for asparagus or celery. 
The tender sprouts are produced i in abundance and 
may be cut several times in a season as new shoots 
appear after each cutting. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 
4, lb. 90¢; 14 Ib. $1.40; Ib. $2.50. 
Collards 
Culture: Sow seed as you would cabbage. Set 
plants 12 to 18 in. apart in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart. 
Seed may also be sown in the open in June, July 
and August for late crop. A packet will give about 
300 plants; an ounce about 4,000 plants. 
201 True Georgia (80 days) 
Splendid, wholesome, cabbage-like ‘“‘greens’’ enjoy- 
ing great popularity in the South. Plants grow 2 to 
3 ft. tall, forming a cluster of tender, waved leaves 
at the end of a rather long stem 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 25¢; Y, Ib. 35¢; Ib. 60¢. 
Corn Salad 
203 Round Leaved (60 days) 
Also known as Lamb’s Lettuce. A hardy plant 
producing rich green leaves which are excellent for 
salads. Sow the seed early in the spring thinly in 
drills, and thin to stand 2 in. apart: A packet will 
sow 10 ft. of row; an ounce 50 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; va Ib. 70¢; Ib. $1.20. 
Cress 
238 Extra Curled (40 days) 
Also known as Peppergrass, and is best if used 
when young. As a salad, either alone or with let- 
tuce, it has an agreeably pungent taste. Grows 
best in cool weather and moist soil. Sow the seed 
outdoors thinly in rows 1 ft. apart as early in the 
ne as the ground can be prepared. Cover seed 
4 in. deep. A packet will sow about 40 ft. of row; 
an oz. 100 ft.; 10 lbs. for an acre 
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 4, Ib. 30¢; 14 ‘Ib. 45¢; Ib. 75¢. 
242 Water Cress (50 days) 
A tasty, mildly pungent salad plant which grows 
best in shallow running water but will do well in 
cool moist soil which must be kept wet. Start seed 
in pots set ina pan of water. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 45¢; 
I, Ib. $1.30; 14 lb. $2.40; Ib. $4.35. 
Dandelion 
275 Large Leaved (60 days) 
Quick-growing variety with large, broad, thick dark 
green leaves which make delicious ‘ ‘greens.’ Sow 
seed in early spring in rows 12 to 18 in. apart; thin 
plants to stand from 2 to 4 in. apart. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.95; 
V4 Ib. $3.55; Ib. $6.50. 
Egg Plant 
A rich, sandy, warm soil produces the 
best plants and yields the highest number of fruits. 
Seed should be started indoors in boxes or small 
pots some time during February. Do not cover seed 
Culture: 
with more than % in. of soil. Keep moderately 
warm until the plants are ready for setting out. A 
packet should produce about 100 plants; an ounce 
about 2,000 plants; 14 lb. for anacre. Days to ma- 
turity are from field setting of plants. 
282 Black Beauty ¥ 
Very early (73 days) 
No other large Egg Plant produces fruits so early as 
this remarkable variety. They grow to really 
enormous size but may be used while still quite 
small for they are tender and tasty at all stages of 
growth. When fully developed, they weigh 2 to 3 
lbs. each, area glossy, uniform, black-purple with no 
lighter or greenish spots on any part. 
t. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.30; 
1) lb. $2.40; Ib. $4.35. 
277 Maule’s Excelsior 
Dark purple fruits (80 days) 
Has made a “‘hit’’ with many growers, particularly 
in the South, for which section it has proved of 
unusual value because of its blight-resistance and 
endurance to drought and bad weather. The dark 
purple fruits are of large size and even, oblong shape 
and, therefore, more easily packed for shipping than 
others. They are borne well above the ground. 
Pkt. 10¢; 12 oz. 30¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.35; 
VY, Ib. $2.45; Ib. $4.50. 
278 Fort Myers Market 
Highbush Type (80 days) 
An improved Florida High Bush producing large 
oval fruits of a deeper purple color; uniform in shape 
and size; highly resistant to disease and an enormous 
yielder. Plants are of the highbush type. Popular 
with southern shippers and excellent for home 
gardens. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 45¢5 
Y, Ib. $1.35; 14 Ib. $2.40; lb. $4.35. 
283 New York White 
Large white fruits (76 days) 
If you want something new in an Egg Plant try 
New York White. Plants are large, make a spread- 
ing growth; each will produce 4 to 7 large fruits of 
a pure white color which is distinct from any other 
Egg Plant grown. It has the same oblong shape and 
size as New York Purple and is just as tender and 
tasty. Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.25; 
1, lb. $4.10; Ib. $7.50. 
279 New Hampshire Hybrid 
Extra early, deep purple (60 days) 
Developed by Dr. J. R. Hepler, of the University of 
New Hampshire, for planting in the North where 
seasons are short. It is equally desirable for use in 
other sections. Produces purple, egg-shaped fruits 
of medium size fully ten days earlier than other 
varieties. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 55¢; 
Y/, Ib. $1. 65; Y, Ib. $3.00; Ib. $5.50. 
30 WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA 
Endive, Green Curled 
Endive 
Culture: For early use sow in the open ground in 
April; for main crop, sow in June or July in rows 
18 to 24 in. apart. Cover seed 1 in. deep. Thin 
plants to stand 1 ft. apart in the row. When nearly 
full grown, the endive is blanched by drawing the 
outer leaves together over the center and tying 
them, or blanch by laying a board upon the plant. 
Use a packet to 25 ft. of row; an oz. to 100 ft.; 
4 lbs. per acre. 
285 Ever White Curled 
Self blanching (95 days) 
Light green curled or moss-like leaves which easily 
blanch to pure white. Have a most delicious, crisp, 
refreshing flavor. Makes a wholesome and appetiz- 
ing salad and may be stored for use during the 
winter. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 40¢; 14 Ib. 60¢5 
Ib. 95¢; 2 Ibs. $1.70; 5 Ibs. $4.05. 
284 Green Curled % 
Moss Curled (85 days) 
Also called Giant Fringed Oyster. Before blanch- 
ing, the finely cut, laciniated leaves are a rich green 
color; when blanched they are a beautiful creamy 
white, crisp, tender, and of an agreeably pungent 
flavor. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 40¢; 14 lb. 60¢3 
Ib. 95¢; 2 Ibs. $1.70; 5 Ibs. $4.05. 
286 Deep Heart or Improved 
Full Heart (85 days) 
The finest quality Escarolle. This popular salad 
plant has large, thick, dark green leaves with curled 
edges. Forms a medium large, compact head which 
blanches to a beautiful light yellow. Hearts are 
large, mild and of the finest quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; %4 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 
Ib. $1.35; 2 Ibs. $2.50; 5 Ibs. $5.95. 
288 Large Curled Pancalier 
Pink Ribbed (100 days) 
Large, medium green, coarsely cut leaves with 
pinkish tinged ribs The center leaves develop into 
Selle blanched, oa ike hearts which are self- 
blanching. t. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢5 
Y, Ib. F0ds Ib. $1. Hes 2 Ibs. $2.10; 5 Ibs. $5.05. 
287 Broad Leaved Batavian 
(Escarolle) (90 days) 
Large, broad leaves form enormous, well uaes 
heads often measuring 16 in. across. Can b 
blanched like other endive or cooked like spinach 
Pkt. 10%; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40¢; 14 Ib. 60¢5 
Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $4.40. 
Finocchio 
733 Also known as Florence Fennel. Produces a 
large bulb at the surface of the ground which, if 
covered with soil, will bleach to a fine creamy white. 
Can be eaten raw or served boiled with a cream 
dressing; an excellent vegetable with a pleasing 
‘anise’’ flavor. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢. 
Horse Radish 
69B84 Maliner Kren (Roots) 
Matures very quickly and has pure white flesh.= 
Horse Radish is grown from small pieces of the root. — 
Set them 15 to 18 in. apart in an upright position, | 
thick end up, with the tops about 2.in. below the 
surface, in rows 2 to 4 ft apart. 
6 for 25¢; 12 for 35¢; 100 for $2.00, postpaid; 
Not prepaid: 250 for $3.00; 500 for $5.60; 
1000 for $8.75. 
