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COLLARDS 



Whitloof Chicory 



CHICORY 



LARGE ROOTED or COFFEE The roots are popular as a 

 coffee substitute. The young leaves may be used for salad. 

 Our improved stock is large, smooth, white and com- 

 paratively short rooted. 



Sow seed as early in the spring as the ground can be 

 prepared, in rather light, moderately rich soil, in rows 2 to 

 2]/2 feet apart. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin 

 to 6 inches apart in the row and cultivate well. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 



SMALL ROOTED or RADICHETTA The tops of this variety 

 are very desirable for salad. The leaves are long and 

 narrow, blanching readily when plants are set close to- 

 gether. The tops are also valuable as a chicken tonic. 



Sow seed as early in the spring as possible, preferably in 

 wide strips or blocks. Deep, rich loamy soil which has been 

 manured the previous year is essential for the best results. 

 Keep clear from weeds and thin sparingly. Where climate 

 permits seed may be sown about mid-winter. 



WITLOOF or FRENCH ENDIVE This variety has become 

 most popular for winter salads. It forms a delicious dish 

 when served like endive or cos lettuce with French dressing. 

 The leaves and stems blanch easily. 



Sow the seed about 1 inch deep in the open ground in 

 May or June in rows about 18 inches apart. Thin the plants 

 to 6 inches apart in the row. In the fall the roots should be 

 lifted, the leaves trimmed to within Ij/^ inches of the crown, 

 the side roots broken off and the main roots shortened to a 

 uniform length of about 9 inches. They are then placed up- 

 right 2 inches apart in a trench about 18 inches deep. Fill 

 the trench, with fine rich soil. If more rapid growth is de- 

 ■ sired cover the rows with a mulch of manure about 13^ feet 

 - deep. The following spring the new tops will attain the 

 proper size in 4 to 6 weeks. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 



This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like plant 

 grown throughout the South and known in different sections as 

 "Cole," "Colewort," or simply "Greens." It is extensively used 

 for the table as well as for stock feeding in the South where it 

 continues in growth and is usable throughout the entire winter. 

 Collards will often succeed in locations where cabbage cannot be 

 grown successfully. 



Sow the seed thickly in rows, in rich ground, transplanting 

 when about 4 inches in height; or sow where the plants are to 

 remain and when well started thin to 2 or 3 feet apart in the 

 row. In the South, seed may be sown from January to May and 

 from August to October. 



GEORGIA, SOUTHERN or CREOLE This vegetable de- 

 velops a loose leaved head. It grows 2 or 3 feet high and 

 produces large light green leaves on rather long stems. A 

 frost, if not too severe, will improve the crop. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



CRESS 



As early in spring as the ground can be worked sow the seed 

 in rich, well prepared soil, in shallow drills about 16 inches apart, 

 covering with about J^ inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. 

 When the young plants are well started thin 4 to 6 inches 

 apart in the row. For succession plant every 2 weeks, thinning 

 out as required for use. Prevent insects by dusting with Pyre- 

 thrum powder. 



CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS The leaves of this small salad 

 are much frilled or curled, and are used for garnishing. It 

 is also desirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its 

 warm, pungent taste makes a most agreeable addition. 

 The plant is of rapid growth, about 1 foot high. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 30c. 



TRUE WATER This is a distinct variety of cress with small, 

 oval leaves. It thrives best when its roots and stems are 

 submerged in water although a fair growth may be obtained 

 in soil which is kept wet. It is one of the most delicious of 

 small salad plants and should be planted wherever a 

 suitable place can be found. The seed is usually 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 by self-sown seed and root extension. When 

 gathered for the market the shoots should be cut, not 

 broken off. In summer it is best to cut them closely, the 

 oftener the better. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.25. 



CORN SALAD 



LARGE SEEDED, LARGE LEAVED This is a small, quick 

 growing salad plant for late fall, winter and spring use. The 

 leaves are used as a substitute for lettuce and spinach. 

 During August or September sow the seed in shallow 

 drills about 1 foot apart, covering with about M inch of 

 fine soil firmly pressed down. On the approach of severe 

 cold weather, cover with straw. The plants will also do well 

 if the seed is sown on very rich soil. The seed we offer is 

 extra cleaned. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 40c. 



Corn Salad 



