ENDIVE ( 



STOKES SEEDS 



CICHORIUM> 

 ENDIVIA J 



Origin— Probably a native of the East Indies, placed by some, however, as indigenous to Egypt, In the latter place they arecaHed the 

 wild Endive Cichorium. hence the confusion between this and the chicory, or P>ench Endive. The vegetable is mentioned by Ovid, Columella, 

 Horace and Pliny. The latter states the plant was eaten both as a pot herb and a salad by the Romans. It was supposed to have had strong 

 medicinial qualities, and was used wUh telling effect by the ancient magicians. Endive was introduced into England apparently in lo4», 

 during the reign of Edward the Sixth. Gerard speaks of it and tells how it was preserved for Winter use in the time of Queen Klizabeth. 

 By 1822. according to Phillips, there were eight varieties cultivated in England. 



No. 34-ESCAROLE BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN 



Days to maturity, 90-100. Broad-leaved Batavian has been found thoroughly dependable by the larger growers 

 of Escarole. The leaves are large and broad and blanch quite easily if tied. The heads will average about 15 inches 

 in diameter. There is a broadening market for all kinds of Greens and the growers of Escarole, especially in Florida, 

 are finding that it is a profitable shipping crop. It is prepared verv much like spinach and also used as a flavoring 

 for soups and stews. Price, delivered: oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; Vz lb., 65c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., (a $1.10 per lb.; 10 

 lbs,, @ $1.15 per lb.; 50 lbs., @ $1.00 per lb. 



Low overhead on the Isle of Isthi 

 in the Bay of Naples 



xamining Fennel in Italy, May 1928 



No. 3S— Green Curled 



Days to maturity, 100. Sometimes called Mammoth 

 (ireen Curled. The rosette head will average 15 inches 

 across. It is of a rich dark green color and is finely cut and 

 divided. The center blanches easily to a rich yellow gold. 

 Our stock has proven thoroughly satisfactory to the very 

 largest growers. Price, delivered: oz., 15c; V* lb., 35c; 

 Vz lb., 65c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., (§ $1.10 per lb.; 10 lbs., @ 

 $1.15 per lb.; 50 lbs., ® $1.00 per lb. 



No. 36'-'Anise Fennel or Finocchio 



(Foeniculum Dulce) 

 An Italian vegetable now well-known in the American 

 trade. It is a native of Southern Europe. An easily culti- 

 vated annual. Matures quickly. Seed should be sown early 

 in the Spring in rich, well-prepared soil, thinning to 10 inches 

 apart in the row. The plant should be earthed up when half 

 grown and treated more or less like celery which it resembles in its lower growth. This vegetable has a place of 

 considerable prominence on the large markets catering to the trade of Europeans. Our Mr. F. C. Stokes made 

 a thorough inquiry into Fennel stocks while in Italv this past season. The seed we offer is of a verv high qualit\ . 

 Price, delivered: oz., 15c; Vi lb., 50c; Vz lb., 90c; lb., $1.60; 5 lbs., §1.55 per lb.; 10 lbs., ^7, $1.50 per lb.; 

 50 lbs., $1.35 per lb. 



KOHL-RABI (Brassiba Oleracea Var Caulo-Rapa) 



No. ST—Early White Salerno 



Days to maturity, 50. This is a new European variety of great promise. It may be used either for forcing or for 

 field cultivation. The color is a beautiful light green and the bulb will reach a considerably larger size in a given time 

 than the well-kaown Early White Vienna. It should be pulled for the table when about 2 inches in diameter. Kohl- 

 Rabi is one of the oddest vegetables in form of growth under cultivation. It is like a turnip produced in a cabbage 

 root, if that were possible. Price, delivered : oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 60c; 1/2 lb., $1.10; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., (a. $1.90 per lb.; 

 10 lbs., @ $1.85 per lb.; 50 lbs., @ $1.75 per lb. 



No. SS—MUSTARD—Southern Giant Curled 



This is very largely a Southern vegetable. Our stock is a particularly fine one, the leaves being crumpled almost 

 like a head of lettuce. In the Southern states the seed is sown in the Autumn and the young plants in the Spring are 

 used as a salad. The varietv is vigorous, hardy and of good quality. Price, delivered: oz., 10c; '^ lb., 25c; V2 lb., 

 40c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., @ 72c per lb.; 10 lbs., @ 70c per lb.; 50 lbs., @ 65c per lb. 



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