STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



SALADS 



Cress 



HISTORY — Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum), probably a native of 

 Persia, has no doubt been under cultivation from ancient times. It is 

 widely diffused, different names for it existing in the Arabian, Persian, 

 Albanian, Hindustani and Bengali tongues. Water Cress (Roripa 

 nasturtium) is a native of Great Britain. Probably not cultivated in 

 England prior to the nineteenth century; though it had been grown 

 previous to that lime near Erfurt, Germany. 



No. 226— Extra Curled 



(Lepidium sativum) 

 Sometimes called Pepper Grass owing to the pungent taste. One 

 of the quickest germinating seeds in existence, the plants often 

 showing above the ground the third day after seed is sown. If cress 

 is wanted in the best condition new sowings should be made every 

 few days. Sow the seed rather thickly in rows a foot apart, selecting 

 good garden loam. Flea beetles have a peculiar fondness for cress 

 and it should therefore be grown under glass whenever possible. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, }i lb. 60c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 228— Upland 



(Barbarea praecox) 

 A hearty biennial. It also grows easly. The seed sown in the open 

 or under glass. The root leaves are used for garnishing and seasoning, 

 but are not of the highest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 60c, 1 lb. 

 $2.00, postpaid. 



No. 230— Water Cress 



(Roripa nasturtium) 



A hardy perennial which finds congenial conditions for develop- 

 ment in ninning streams, shallow pools, etc. It will winter well 

 when covered with water. Unless current is too strong, we would 

 advocate sowing the seeds in the stream, being very sure that they 

 are somewhat imbedded. Care should be taken that no weeds inter- 

 fere with the growth. Once the bed is established it should develop 

 with very little attention or care. It grows rapidly from seed or 

 from freshly cut branches. Clear, running water is, of course, the 

 most desirable and water cress should never be grown for edible 

 purposes in water that is in any way contaminated, inasmuch as it 

 has been known to carry disease germs. For this reason sources of 

 supply should be investigated when cress is bought on the open 

 market. Pkt. 15c, oz. 65c, \i lb. $1.50, 1 lb. $5.00, postpaid. 



Dandelion 



A native of Europe and Asia which has been naturalized in all 

 temperate countries. There are probably species which are indi- 

 genous to our Rocky Mountains. The origin of the name may be 

 traced to dent de lion which is French for lion's tooth referring to 

 the teeth on the leaves. The Common Dandelion is very often 

 collected in the spring for greens. It is the Improved Thick Leaved, 

 however, that is most often cultivated. This is of French origin. 

 This variety was listed by Johnson & Stokes in 1889 and is dis- 

 tinguished by its thick leaves and rich dark-green color. Its growth 

 is compact, forming an upright tuft in the center, and may be 

 considered in every respect superior to the Common French. The 

 Common French is merely a selection from the dandelion as it grows 

 wild. However the stock offered is a decided improvement over 

 that commonly found on lawns and along roadsides. The seed 

 should be sown in the spring and the crop may be gathered the 



following spring. Usually the seeds are sown where the plants are 

 to stand although transplanting may be done satisfactorily. The 

 plants should be placed one foot apart each way and good crop will 

 cover the land completely when a year old. Sandy or loamy soil is 

 preferred. The crop is harvested and marketed like spinach. 



No. 340 — Common or French 



Pkt. 15c, oz. 60c, \i lb. $1.75, 1 lb. $6.00, postpaid. 



No. 342 — Improved Thick Leaved 



Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.25, Vi lb. $4.50, 1 lb. $12,00, postpaid. 



Mustard 



(Brassica sp.) 



An ancient genus which is mentioned in the Bible, apparently 

 native to the shores of the Mediterranean. Cultivated usually as a 

 salad plant in the garden and less frequently for the seeds from 

 which the mustard of commerce is prepared. In this country 

 frequently occurs as a weed, having escaped from cultivation. 



No. 211— White or Yellow 



Has small, smooth leaves deeply cut and dark-green in color. Habit 

 of growth upright. The leaves when young make an excellent 

 salad. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, \i lb. 50c, 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



No. 212— Brown or Black 



Similar to White except that foliage is scantier and the flavor more 

 pungent. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, M lb. 50c, 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



No. 214— Southern Giant Curled 



This variety has large leaves light-green in color tinged with yellow, 

 and curled at the edges. It is very popular in the South where it is 

 substituted for spinach. Excellent in the home garden. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c, \i lb. 75c, 1 lb. $2.50, postpaid. 



No. 213— Collards, Georgia 



Days to Maturity 80. A vegetable of the genus Brassica and 

 resembling kale more than any other of that family. It was offered 

 commercially by Ferry in 1882. It has never been adopted in a 

 large way in the North but in the South for greens it has been in 

 large demand. The plant will grow from two to four feet high, 

 forming no heads but the central leaves often form a loose rosette. 

 As far south as the Orange Belt they are usually started in February 

 or March and the plants may then mature before the hot summer 

 days. Farther north they are started in July or August and the 

 plants are ready for use before cold weather. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 

 \i lb. 30c, 1 lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



No. 210— Corn Salad 



Days to Maturity 65. Sometimes known as Lamb's Lettuce or 

 Fetticus. It is apparently of Southern European or North African 

 origin and known in this country for at least a century. It was 

 listed by John B. Russell, Boston, in 1828. It is rather tasteless, 

 but nevertheless quite palatable as a salad and is often used in 

 place of lettuce when that is not procurable. The flavor is very 

 mild and the quality excellent. For very early salads the seed 

 should be planted in September and the young plants covered with 

 a light moss. Only one variety is commonly known and offered by 

 American seedsmen, although several sorts are known to European 

 gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ]4 lb. 45c, 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



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