STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN 



Salads 



NEW JERSEV 



No. 213. CoUards, Georgia. Days to Maturity, 80. A 

 vegetable of the genus Brassaica, and resembling kale more than any- 

 other of that family. It was offered commercially by Ferry in 1882. 

 It has never been adopted in a large way in the North, but in the 

 South for greens it has been in large demand. The plant will grow 

 from two to four feet high, forming no heads, but the central leaves 

 often form a loose rosette. As far south as the Orange Belt they 

 are usually started in February or March, and the plants may then 

 mature before the hot summer days. Farther north they are 

 started in July or August, and the plants are ready for use before 

 cold weather. Pkt. H, oz. lO^f, M lb. 20fi, lb. 7H, 5 lbs. $3.00, 

 postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, bOi. per lb. 



"No. 210. Corn Salad. Days to Maturity, 65. Sometimes 

 known as Lamb's Lettuce or Fetticus. It is apparently of Southern 

 European or North African origin, and known in this country for at 

 least a century. It was hsted by John B. Russell, Boston, in 1828. 

 It is rather tasteless, but, nevertheless, quite palatable as a salad, 

 and is often used in place of lettuce when that is net procurable. 

 The flavor is very mild, and the quaUty excellent. For very early 

 salads the seed should be planted in September, and the young 

 plants covered with hght moss. Only one variety is commonly 

 known and offered by American seedsmen, although several sorts 

 are known to European gardeners. 



Pkt. 5^, oz. IH, M lb. 45(i, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. .S7.00, postpaid; 

 by express, 5 lbs. or more, $1.30 per lb. 



Dandelion. — A native of Europe and Asia which has been 

 naturahzed in all temperate countries. There are probably species 

 which are indigenous to our Rocky Mountains. The origin of the 

 name may be traced to dent de hon, which is French for Uon's 

 tooth, referring to the teeth on the leaves. The Common DandeHon 

 is very often collected in the spring for greens. It is the Improved 

 Thick Leaved, however, that is most often cultivated. This is of 

 French origin. This variety was listed by Johnson & Stokes in 1889, 

 and is distinguished by its thick leaves and rich dark-green color. 

 Its growth is compact, forming an upright tuft in the center, and may 

 be considered in every respect superior to the Common French. The 

 Common French is merely a selection from the dandeUon as it grows 

 wild. However, the stock offered is a decided improvement over 

 that commonly found on lawns and along roadsides. The seed 

 should be sown in the spring, and the crop may be gathered the 

 following spring. Usually the seeds are sown where the plants are 

 to stand, although transplanting may be done satisfactorily. The 

 plants should be placed one foot apart each way and good crop will 

 cover the land completely when a year old. Sandy or loamy soil is 

 preferred. The crop is harvested and marketed like spinach 



No. 340. Common or French. 



$1.00, lb. $4.00. 



Pkt. \H, oz. 25?;, M lb. 



No. 342. Improved Thick Leaved. 



$1.00, lb. .$4.00. 



Pkt. 10?;, oz. 25?;, M lb. 



Cress 



History — Garden Cress (Lepidium Sativum) probably a native 

 of Persia, has no doubt been under cultivation from ancient times. 

 It is widely diffused, different names for it existing in the Arabian, 

 Persian, Albanian, Hindustani and Bengali tongues. Water Cress 

 (Roripa Nastiu-tium) is a native of Great Britain. Probably not 

 cultivated in England prior to the nineteenth century; though it 

 had been grown previous to that time near Erfurt, Germany. 



No. 226. Extra Curled. (Lepidiimi sativum.) Sometimes 

 called Pepper Grass, owing to the pungent taste. One of the 

 quickest germinating seeds in existence, the plants often showing 

 above the ground the third day after seed is sown. If cress is wanted 

 in the be.st condition, new sowings should be made every few days. 

 Sow the seed rather thickly in rows a foot apart, selecting good 

 garden loam. Flea beetles have a pecuhar fondness for cress and it 

 should, therefore, be grown under glass whenever possible. 



Pkt. 5?;, oz. 15?;, M lb. 60?;, lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50 postpaid; 

 by express, 5 lbs. or more, $1.80 per lb. 



No. 228. Upland. (Barbarea praecox.) A hardy biennial. 

 It, also, grows easily. The seed sown in the open or under glass. 

 The root leaves are used for garnishing and seasoning, but are not 

 of the highest quahty. 



Pkt. oz. 15^, M lb. 60^, lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50, postpaid; by 

 express, 5 lbs. or more, $1.80 per lb. 



No. 230. Water Cress. (Roripa Nasturtium.) A hardy 

 perennial, which finds congenial conditions for development in 

 running streams, shallow pools, etc. It will winter well when 

 covered with water. Unless current is too strong, we would advocate 

 sowing the seeds in the stream, being very sure that they are some- 

 what imbedded. Care should be taken that no weeds interfere 

 with the growth. Once the bed is established, it should develop 

 with very httle attention or care. It grows rapidly from seed or 

 from freshly cut branches. Clear, running water is, of course, the 

 most desirable and water cress should never be grown for edible 

 purposes in water that is in any way contaminated, inasmuch as it 

 has been known to carry disease germs. For this reason, sources of 

 supply should be investigated when cress is bought on the open 

 market. 



Pkt. 5?;, oz. 10^, yi lb. 60?;, Ib. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50, postpaid; 

 by express, 5 lbs. or more, $1.80 per Ib. 



OJ«^J*3. {Hibiscus esculentus) 



Sometimes called Gumbo. A native of North Africa, having 

 been introduced in the United States about one hundred years ago, 

 at that time under no special variety name. Thorbum in 1884 

 hsted merely Okra. In soups and catsup it gives body to the dish, 

 and as a vegetable, although not at first agreeable, has a taste 

 which is easily acquired. The dry seeds are sometimes used as a 

 coffee substitute. Okra should be sown in dry, warm soil of medium 

 fertihty after all danger of frost is past. It should be well-drained, 

 sandy loam, thoroughly and deeply prepared. Frequent cultivation 

 should be given with deep cutting implements. 

 The pods should be gathered before the fiber 

 develops in them and it is best to keep the 

 pods cut off. In the South where there is no 

 danger of frost they will live for years if not 

 killed. In the North, however, it acts as an 

 annual. The demand for the vegetable is 

 increasing, especially in New York City. 

 The two varieties which we offer, viz., 

 Perkins' Green Pod and White Velvet, 

 should cover all requirements. 



No. 630. Perkins' Green Pod. A 



variety which originated in Burlington 

 County, New Jersey, having been de- 

 veloped by a one-time neighbor of ours, 

 Mr. Perkins. This variety will develop 

 to a length of about five inches and will 

 prove to be of considerable value either 

 for the home garden or for commercial 

 purposes. Price per pkt. 56, oz. 10?;, lb. 

 20?*, lb. 60?;. 



No. 632. White Velvet. The plants of 

 this variety attain a height of about three and 

 one-half feet. It is early maturing and very 

 productive. The color of the pods is white. 

 They are medium in length, smooth and very 

 tender until attaining the full growth and 

 will be about three and one-half inches. A 

 very desirable variety for all purposes. Price 

 per pkt. 5^, oz. 10^, M lb. 20?*, lb. 60?;. 



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