STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



ENDIVE 



(Cichorium endivia) 



WHITE CURLED (x 1/5) 



HISTORY— Probably a native of the East Indies, placed by some, 

 however, as indigenous to Egypt. In the latter place they are called the 

 wild endive Cichorium, hence the confusion between this and the 

 chicory, or French endive. The vegetable is mentioned by Ovid, Colu- 

 mella, 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 medicinal qualities, and was used with telling effect by the ancient 

 magicians. Endive was introduced into England apparently in 1548, 

 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 Elizabeth. By 1822, 

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



No. 362— White Curled 



Days to Maturity 100. One of the oldest varieties used in this 

 country. It was offered as White Curled Endive by Minton Collins 

 of Richmond, Virginia, in 1793, a variety sometimes referred to 

 as Giant Fringed. The very light yellowish color of the outer 

 leaves, which rapidly blanch to an attractive creamy white, dis- 

 tinguishes this variety from the Green Curled. The heads will 

 average fifteen inches across and will prove of excellent eating 

 quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, \i lb. 50c, 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



No. 360— Endive, Green Curled 



Days to Maturity 100. Listed by Booth of Baltimore in 1810, 

 and catalogued now by practically every seedsman in this country. 

 It is sometimes called Mammoth Green Curled. The rosette head 

 will average fifteen inches across. It is beautifully cut and divided, 

 which, with its rich dark-green color, gives it a beautiful appear- 

 ance. The center blanches very rapidly to a rich golden-white. This 

 sort is thought highly of for home garden or market use and is used 

 largely for salad. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, lb. 50c, 1 lb. $1.50, post- 

 paid. 



No. 364 — Broad-Leaved Batavian 



Days to Maturity 100. Offered by Russell of Boston in 1828. 

 Often sold under the name of Escarolle. The heads of this variety 

 will be slightly smaller in diameter than the other two which we 

 carry. The leaves are toothed at the edges and more or less twisted, 

 but they are not finely cut as are Green and White Curled. It is 

 a variety which is easily blanched if tied properly at the proper 

 time. The inner leaves are wonderfully tender and crisp, making 

 a most delicious salad. This variety is in larger demand than any 

 other endives cultivated in this country. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, lb. 

 50c, 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



CHICORY OR FRENCH ENDIVE 



No. 220. Time to maturity of roots four months. A native of Europe which was 

 introduced in America in the seventies. It was offered by Gregory as new in this 

 country in 1877. Undoubtedly a variety of Witloof. It is one of the most delicious 

 vegetable salads under cultivation. It is in great demand, especially on Eastern 

 markets. However it is a well-known fact that the majority of the 

 chicory offered in this country is imported from France and other 

 European countries. If it is possible for the French gardeners to 

 export their product with heavy ocean freights and still make a 

 profit there is certainly an opportunity for the skillful 

 American market gardener to take advantage of the in- 

 creasing demand. The seed is planted in May or June and 

 in October the roots are dug, trimmed of unnecessary outer 

 roots and laid horizontally in tiers under 

 moist earth. Since darkness is essen- 

 tial, a warm vegetable cellar is the 

 usual place selected. It requires three 

 to four weeks to produce its fine white 

 leaves. They are cut when about six 

 inches long and if undisturbed the 

 roots will continue to produce for 

 several weeks. Chicory has no specific 

 enemies in this country and is troubled 

 by only a few of the generally feeding 

 insects such as cutworms and wire 

 worms. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, M lb. 60c, 

 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



WITLOOF CHICORY (x 1/2) 



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Chicory can be grown in almost any ordinary cellar 



