one or 



two of the more Unusudl Vegctdbles 



ENDIVE 



GARLIC 



For early use, sow about April 15th; for later supply, sow in 

 June or July in rows 14 to 20 inches apart and when well started 

 thin the plants to 1 foot apart. When nearly full grown, tie the 

 outer leaves together over the center in order to blanch the 

 heart of the plant. 



Two or three successive plantings at intervals o£ a week or 

 10 days during July will provide endive for winter use. Just 

 before killing frosts in the fall, dig the plants, being careful to 

 take plenty of soil with the roots and to avoid injury to the 

 leaves. Pack the plants closely together, store them in the cellar, 

 and keep as dark as possible. 



BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle) Crispness and 

 tenderness make this endive unexcelled for salads. The broad 

 leaves, twisted and waved, are of bright green with midribs 

 nearly white ; the inner leaves form a fairly solid cluster which 

 blanches to deep creamy white. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 

 FULL HEART BATAVIAN A distinctly improved form of Broad 

 Leaved Batavian. Plant medium large with deep, full, com- 

 pact well-blanched heart of infolded broad leaves, thick and 

 buttery in texture and of splendid quality, 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 

 GREEN CURLED, Green Ribbed The leaves finely divided, 

 giving a mossy appearance. The center tends to blanch to a 

 deUcate white. The plant is hardy and vigorous and 

 especially good for fall and winter use. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 

 LARGE GREEN CURLED, Pink Ribbed Vigorous and resistant. 

 The midribs of the outer bright green leaves are usually 

 tinged with rose. Deeply divided 

 leaves in center blanch readily. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; lb. $1 



BULBS As an appetizing dash of flavoring for soups and 

 stews, many people use small quantities of this pear- 

 shaped white bulb. In large amounts it has a strong odor 

 and flavor. To grow garlic in the garden, the several sec- 

 tions or "cloves" of each bulb should be separated and 

 set in rows 10 or 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart in the 

 row. They should be taken up in the fall and stored in a 

 cool, dry place until used. 

 Bulbs 40c per lb. 



KALE or BORECOLE 



In the South, especially, this member of the cabbage family 

 is widely grown for greens. Most varieties have heavy, 

 densely curled foliage of beautiful green. The culture is practi- 

 call.y the same as that of late cabbage, but as the plants will 

 withstand several degrees of frost they can grow late into the 

 fall. Many think Kale best after the first heavy frosts. 



DWARF BLUE CURLED Improved strain of Dwarf Curled 

 Scotch. Central leaves deeper green, and has greater hardi- 

 hood for withstanding winter temperatures when the crop 

 is planted in fall. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. $1.10. 



DWARF GREEN CURLED A popular home garden sort of 

 exceptionally hardy growth. The low spreading plant bears 

 finely curled, large, parsley-like leaves much used for 



greens and for garnishing 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 



y4lb. 40c;lb. $1.10. 



Kale is steadily becoming popular in the North as well as in 

 the South. It is especially tender and tasty after hard frost. 



FENNEL 



The culture of this vegetable is about the same as that of 

 celery. 



FLORENCE (Sweet Anise) The bulb at the base of this hardy 

 annual may either be sliced raw, or cooked. The crisp 

 stalks above are often eaten like celery. If covered with 

 soil, the bulb will blanch to a fine creamy white. The plant 

 is branching and has dense feathery foliage that gives off 

 a sweet aroma. (For Sweet Fennel see page 46.) 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; V4 lb. 75c. 



JERSEY or THOUSAND HEADED A variety frequently 

 attaining a growth of 6 to 8 feet. The strong growing, 

 hardy plants have a profusion of smooth leaves. They are 

 popular for stock and poultry feeding. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. 80c. 



SIBERIAN or SPROUTS (Curled) Plants very large, 12 to 

 15 inches tall, with spread of 3 feet or more. Leaves numer- 

 ous, large, thick in texture; coarse plume-hke with margin 

 frilled and waved; deep green with bluish bloom. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; tb. 90c. 



TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH Widely grown for greens. 

 It is ornamental and so hardy that moderate frost improves 

 rather than injures its quality. The plant grows 3 feet 

 high and bears light green densely curled leaves. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 4Qc; lb. $1.00. 



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