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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 be- 

 fore the plants appear. \\Tien 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 finely curled double 

 variety makes an attractive show- 

 ing and has a pleasing fragrance 

 and flavor. It grows vigorously 

 and matures early. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 2 oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



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

 to 6 inches apart in the row and cultivate well. 



Pkt. 10c; 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 sparingly. Where climate 

 permits, seed may be sown about mid-winter. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: 1/4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. 



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 1^ 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 1 J/2 feet 

 deep. The following spring the new tops will reach the 

 proper size in 4 to 6 weeks. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 



CHIVES 



Whitloof Chicory 



ALLIUM Schoenoprasum Small perennial of the onion family; 

 readily propagated from seeds; leaves used in salads 

 and for flavoring soups and stews; flowering plant is 

 decorative. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 



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 of 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, 3)/^ to 4 inches thick, tapered near tip, very 

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

 Chinese Improved or Pe Tsai. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 2 oz. 60c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



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

 blanched, tender, and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 2 oz. 60c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



COLLARDS 



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 locahties 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 Januarj' 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 quite long stems. A 

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



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. 75c. 



