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Find a Spot Somewhere for a Few of Tliose Unusual Vegetables You've Been Wanting to Try 



FERRY'S SEEDS 



CHERVIL 



CHICORY 



This hardy annual with aromatic leaves is something like 

 parsley, and many consider it superior in flavor. The young 

 leaves are used in soups and for flavoring and garnishing meats 

 and vegetables. Sow in early spring in rich, well prepared soil. 

 The seed is slow to germinate, sometimes remaining in the earth 

 2 or 3 weeks before the plants appear. When the plants are about 

 2 inches high, transplant or thin to about 1 foot apart. They are 

 ready for use in 6 to 10 weeks from sowing. 

 CURLED This flnely curled double variety makes an attractive 

 showing and has a pleasing fragrance and flavor. It grows 

 vigorously and matures early. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 2 oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



CHINESE CABBAGE 



This is not a true cabbage and is often called Celery Cabbage 

 because in shape the heads resemble celery. The leaves are more 

 like those cf turnip in color and texture. The flavor is distinct, 

 and in the raw state is considered superior to cabbage. It com- 

 bines the qualities of both celery and cabbage and is highly 

 prized as a salad vegetable. Plant seed out of doors at the same 

 time as turnip. Thin to 12 to 16 inches apart in the rows. If 

 planted too early, this species will "bolt" during hot weather 

 and fail to form heads. 

 CHI HLI Early and very sure heading. Head becomes 18 to 20 



inches tall, 33^ to 4 inches thick, tapered near tip, very 



firm, well blanched, crisp, tender, and sweet. Superior to 



Chinese Improved or Pe Tsai. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 2 oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. 80c. 

 WONG BOK Heads 8 to 10 inches tall; broad; firm. Well 



blanched, tender, and of excellent quality. 



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 

 23^2 feet apart. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin 

 to 6 inches apart in the row and cultivate well. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 55c; lb. $1.75. 



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 of weeds and thin sparinglj'. Where climate 

 permits, seed may be sown about midwinter. 



WITLOOF or FRENCH ENDIVE This variety has become 

 very 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 13-2 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 upright 2 inches apart in 

 a trench about 18 inches deep. Fill the 

 trench with fine rich soil. If more rapid 

 growth is desired, cover the rows with a 

 mulch of manure about 13^ feet deep. The 

 following spring the new tops will reach 

 the proper size in 4 to 6 weeks. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 



CHIVES 



ALLIUM Schoenoprasum Small perennial of 

 the onion family ; readily propagated from 

 seeds ; leaves used in salads and for flavor- 

 ing soups and stews; flowering plant is 

 decorative. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00. 



COLLARDS 



Wong Bok 



Chinese Cabbage Doesn't Have to be Tied or Hilled Up to Produce tiolid Creamy Hearts 



This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-Kke or 

 kale-Uke plant grown throughout the South 

 and known in different sections as "Cole," 

 "Colewort," or simply "Greens." It is exten- 

 sively used for the table as well as for stock 

 feeding in localities where it continues in 

 growth and is usable throughout the entire 

 winter. Collards will often succeed 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 develops a loose leaved head. 

 It grows 2 or 3 feet high and produces 

 large light green leaves on quite long 

 stems. A frost, if not too severe, will 

 improve the crop. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. 75c. 



