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CHICORY. 



ASPARAGUS CHICORY. 



ASPARAGUS CHICORY— Aside from its valuable qualities as an appetizing vegetable, it 

 possesses such medicinal properties which should endear it to the hearts of every one, 

 especially to those w ho have an exhausted constitut ion or weak nerves. } t produces ft large quan- 

 tity of short stems, which, when cut, are produced again in a short time. The benefit derived from 

 the useof these stems, by persons troubled with stomach disease or weak digestion, is said to bo 

 remarkable. It has been recommended for this purpose by some of our best physicians, and is 

 said by Borne to be a sure cure for dyspepsia. It can be blanched and eaten raw the same as celery, 

 and is preferred by many to that delicious vegetable. It can be kept all winter in the cellar the 

 same as celery. No garden complete without this valuable medicinal plant. Pkt. 10c; 3 



pkts. 35c; oz. 30c. 



CORN SALAD— Fetticus, or Lamb's Lettuce. 



This small Salad is used during the winter and spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and 

 is also cooked and used like spinach. In warm weather the plants will mature in four to six weeks. 

 Sow the seed in shallow drills, about 1 foot apart, during August and September. If the soil is 

 dryitshould be lirmly pressed over the seed in order to secure prompt germination. On the 

 upproach of severe cold weather, cover with straw or coarse litter. The plants will also do well if the 

 seed is sown very early in the spring, and like most salad plants, are greatly improved if sown on 

 very rich soil; indeed, the ground can scarcely be made too rich for them. Pkt. 2c; oz. (ic. ; 

 2 oz. 10c; H lb. 15c; h lb. 25c; lb. 40c 



CRESS. 



German, Kresse; French, Cresson; Spanish, Mastruco; Swedish, KRASSE. 



New Upland Cress— Has the highly prized flavor of Water Oress. It is so hardy as to be green nearly the whole 

 year, and is ready for use before any other salad in spring. Its usage should be more general, as it is of as easy culture 

 as spinach. It is a perennial plant, and can be grown for several years without renewal. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c. 



Curled or Pepper Grass — This small salad is much used with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent 

 taste makes q most agreeable addition. The seed should be sown in drills about 16 inches apart, on very rich ground, 

 and the plants well cultivated. It may be planted very early, but repeated sowings are necessary to secure a succession. 

 Keep off insects by dusting with Pyrethrum Powder. Pkt. 2c; oz. 6c.J 2 oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 40c 



True "Water— This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives when its roots and 

 Btems are submerged in water. It is one of the most delicious of small salads, and should 

 be planted wherever a suitable place can be found. The seed should be sown and lightly 

 covered in gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of small, rapid streams. The plants 

 will need no subsequent culture, as under favorable conditions they increase very rapidly 

 byself-sowneeedandextensionoftheroots.Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 2 oz. 40c; 1-4 lb. 75c, 



SKA 



HORSE RADISH. 



This valuable vegetable is first grown by planting small lengths of roots called sets. 

 Set out in April, email end down, the top 1 to 2 inches below the surface, in rich, well 

 cultivated soil; forms large 6ized roots in one season's growth. Before planting, the top of 

 the set should be cut off slantingly to prevent decay from water resting on top. Nice 

 sets 15c. per doz.; 75c. per hundred, postpaid by mail. 



KOHL RABI. 



German, Kohl Eabi; French, Chotjkabe; Spanish, Calde NtTBO. 

 A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip, combining the flavor of 

 KOHL r.ABI. both. Edible part is a turnip-shaped bulb formed by swelling of 6tem. When used for 



the table this should be cut when quite small, as it is then very tender and delicate. Sow 

 very early in light, rich soil, in drills 10 inches apart, and when well established thin to 6 inches apart in row. One or two plantings ot intervals of 10 

 days will give a succession until hot weather comes, when they fail to grow well. Plant in July for fall use. 



HORSE RADISH. 



Karly White Vienna — Early and small. 

 Handsome white bulbs. Best early variety for 

 table. Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c. 



Early Pnrple Vienna — Nearly identical 

 with the last, except in color, which is bright 

 purple, with the leaf stems tinged with purple 

 Pkt. 3c; oz. 12c. 



DANDELION. 



German, Pardebi/TME; French, PlSSE-EN-LIT; 

 Spanish, AMARGON; Swedish; SMORBLOMSTER. 



Improved Large Leaf— An improved 

 variety, very early and largely cultivated for 

 greens, or if blanched like celery makes a fine 

 and delicious salad. The roots when dried and 

 roasted are often employed as a substitute for 

 coffee. Sow in May or June and cultivate during 

 the summer, and the following spring the leaves 

 will be fit to cut. Pkt. 3c; oz. 20c. 



ENDIVE— Often Called Winter Lettuce. 



This is'one of the most refreshing of all autumn and winter salads. Endive may bb grown at 

 any season of the year, but is more generally used late in the fall. Sow tho seed in June or July 

 in drills 14 inches apart, and when well established, thin the plants to 1 foot apart. When 

 nearly full grown, tie out.r leaves together over the center in order to blanch the heart of 

 the plant. By covering every few days, a succession may be kept up. 



Fine Green Curled — Is the hardiest variety; very fine, dark green leaves, which blanch to 

 a beautiful white, very tender and crisp. Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; M lb. 20c ; H lb. 

 35c. 



New Moss Curled — Very fine variety, growing considerably denser and having the leaves 

 much finer cut than the Green Curled variety; in fact, the whole plant is more compact. When 

 well blanched it makes a very attractive appearance. Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; H. lb. 

 20c; X lb. 35c 



LEEK. 



German, Ladch; French, PoiREATJ. 

 Sow the seed and care for young plants the same as for onions. 



New Flac— The variety more cultivated in this country than any other. Is hardy and of 

 good quality. Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 8 oz. liic; H lb. 30c; M lb. 35c; lb. 65c. 



GARLIC. 



German, Knoblauch; French, All*. 



A popular vegetable of the bulbous rooted 

 family ,with a strong, penetrating odor. Pungent 

 in its taste, and esteemed by many for flavoring 

 soups, stews, etc. We frequently receive orders 

 for Garlic seed, but can supply the bulbs only. 

 Prepare ground same as for onions. The roots 

 are composed of many small bulbB called cloves, 

 which are planted as early as possible in rows 8 

 inches apart and 4 inches apart in rows. Pine 

 bulbs, % lb. 8c; H lb. 15c; lb. 25c 



FENNEL. 



New Florence Celery Rooted— A desir- 

 able variety fromltaly, where, owingto its delight- 

 ful sweet flavor, it is much preferred to celery. 

 Thrives well in our climate, and is of easy culture. 

 Cultivate same as parsley. Sow early in spring. 

 Pkt. 5c 



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