CAPER. 



A half hardy 

 trainingshrub. 

 The buds are 

 gathered just 

 before expand- 

 ing, and unripe 

 fruit pickled, 

 makes famous 

 "capersauce." 

 Try it. You 

 will finditwell 

 worth cultiva- 

 tion. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. 75c. 



CAPER. 



CARDOON. 



(German, Kardon. French, Cordon. Spanish, Cardo Bortense.) 



A very wonderful and desirable vegetable, grown for the 

 mid-rib ot the leaves, which require blanching in tbe same way as 

 celery. Sow as early in the spring as ground will permit, where 

 the plants are to remain, and when large enough, thin the young 

 plants out to one foot apart. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, M lb. 50c. 



COLLARDS. 



(German. Blastter-Kiihl. French, Chmt.) 



TRUE GEORGIA— Also known Ln the different sections as li Cole" 

 and •'Colewort,'' originated in the south in the effort of the cab- 

 bage to perpetuate itself under an adverse climate. Collards 

 are extensively grown in the south and other sections for greens, 

 as they are an easy and sure crop, affording an abundance of food 

 for both man and beast. It forms a mass of leaves on a tall stem 

 and in the south continues in growth all winter. It should be in 

 every garden, as it will be found exceedingly useful. Send in a 

 trial order. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c. 



CORN SALAD, OR FETTICUS- 



(German, Lammertsulat. French. Mache. Spanish, Canoni^os. 

 Swedish, Sallad.) 

 IMPROVED LARGE SEEDED— A small hardy salad, extensively 

 "sed during the winter or spring months as a substitute for let- 

 tuce; also cooked and served like Spinach. In warm weather 

 th 3 plant will mature in from four to six weeks. Sow early in 

 sp ,-ing and continue for succession. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, M lb. ~15c. 

 X lb. 28c, lb. 50j. 



CHERVIL. 



(German, GarUnnerbeH. French, CerfeuU.) 

 URLED— An aromatic, sweet herb. The young leaves are gen- 

 erally usei in soups and salads, proving a very desirable addi- 

 tion for uses of this kind. Sow seed just as soon as the ground 

 is warm enough. Try it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c. 



CHICORY. 



(German, Chicorie. Swedish, Cicoria.) 



HEW LARGE ROOTED. OR COFFEE- The roots of this useful veget- 

 able are much used in Europe and different sections of this 

 country as a substitute for coffee. When the plant is fully 

 grown cut the roots into pieces, dry thoroughly, brown to a good 

 coffee color, and rhen it may be mixed with coffee or used separ- 

 ately in making this popular and delicious beverage. Pkt. 3c, 

 oz. Sc, V£ lb. 25c. 



ASPARAGUS CHICORY— 

 Aside from its valuable 

 qualities as an .mpearing 

 vegetable, it possesses 

 such medicinal proper- 

 ties, which should en- 

 dear it to the hearts of 

 everyone, especially to 

 those having an exhaust- 

 ed constitution, or weak 

 nerves. It produces a 

 large quantity of short 

 stems which, when cut, 

 are produced again in a 

 short time. The benefit 

 derived from the use of 

 these stems by persons 

 troubled with stomach 

 disease or weak diges- 

 tion is said to be remark- 

 able. It has been recom- 

 mended for this purpose asparagus chicory. 

 by some of our best physicians, and is said by some 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 is complete without this valuable and most excellent 

 medicinal plant. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, oz. 30c. 



CRESS. 



(German, Krease. French, Crouton. 



Swedish, Krassc. 



Spanish, Mastruco. 



CHIVES, OR SCHNITTLAUCH. 



CHIVES — Are hardy little perennial members of the onion tribe, 

 grown exclusively for their tops, which are used wherever the 

 flavor of onions is required. Plant in small clumps in 

 any common garden soil. They will grow readily, and 

 in time increase so as to render a division necessary. 

 The tops appear very early in the spring and can be 

 shorn throughout the season, hence this valuable little 

 plant should have a place in every garden. Selected clumps by 

 mail 20c each, by express 10c each, SI. 00 per dozen. 



CHUFUS, OR EARTH ALMOND. 



(See painting from nature on outside cover.) 

 In sweetness and flavor they very much resemble a cocoanut or 

 almond and are greatly liked by all children. The illustration 

 represents the manner of growth, and they vary from the size of 

 a large pea to that of a hazelnut. They are considered very nice 

 to put on the table in a fruit dish with candies, as au after din- 

 ner relish. Very prolific, a single one yielding from two to four 

 hundred. The nuts grow under" ground, very near the surface, 

 easily reached by pigs or poultry and destroyed by them if given 

 free access. Plant in April. 2 inches apart in rows 2}< feet apart. 

 Cover lightly. If the seed is very dry, soak well before planting. 

 Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c. }{ pt. 20c. pt. 30c, qt. 50c. 



TRUE UPLAND— Grows similar to Spinach and is used exactly as 

 the Water Cress. Its use should now become more general, as 

 it is of as easy culture as Spinach ; indeed much more so, as it is 

 a perennial plant and can be grown for several years without 

 being necessary to resow it. You should be sure and try this 

 excellent variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c. 

 WATER CRESS — The pleasant and peculiar flavor of the Water 

 Cress, and also the hygienic properties, have caused it to be 

 highly esteemed for table use. Its culture can be carried on 

 anywhere where there is sufficient supply of pure fresh water; 

 it is not even necessary it should be running water, it can be 

 renewed often enough to keep it clean and pure. It canbe grown 

 without water even, in tubs half filled with good soil and kept in 

 a moist, shadv position with an occasional watering. You 

 will want to try it. Pkt. oc, oz. 30c, \i lb. SI. 00. lb. $3.00. 



FINE CURLED 

 OR PEPPER 

 GRASS-This 

 is one of the 

 m ost. appe- 

 tizing sorts 

 raised, o f 

 exception- 

 ally free 

 growth: 

 will bear 

 cutting oft- 

 en during 

 the season. 

 It is gener- 

 ally used 

 mixed with 

 lettuce, for 

 such pur- 

 poses it is 

 valuable 

 beyond de- 

 ttplasd cress. scription. 

 Its leaves impart an asrreeable, warm, pungent taste. Pkt. 2c, 

 oz. 6c, % lb. 15c, y 2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



DANDELION. 



German. 



Pardcblume. French, Pissc-cn-Ut. Spanish, Amargun. 

 Swedish, Smorblomstcr. 

 IMPROVED LARGE LEAF— An improved variety ; very early, and 

 largely cultivated for greens, or, if blanched similar to celery, 

 makes a fine and deli- 

 cious salad. The roots 

 when dried and roasted 

 are often employed as a 

 substitute for coffee. 

 Sow in may or June and 

 cultivate during the sum- 

 mer, and the following 

 spring the leaves will be 

 fit to cut. Pkt,3c. oz. 40c. 



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 than one copy of this cata- 

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 a friend who buys seeds 

 and plants. 



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 it a personal favor to have 

 my friends speak a good 

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