Salad Plants 



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CHERVIL 



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 finely curled double variety 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 of turnip in color and texture. The flavor is distinct. 

 It combines 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 12 to 16 inches apart in the rows. If 

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

 and fail to form heads. 



CHIHLI Early and sure heading. Head becomes 18 to 20 

 inches tall, 3}/2 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. 35c; 2 oz. 60c; l^ lb. $1.00. 



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

 blanched, tender, and of excellent qualitv. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 2 oz. 60c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



ASPARAGUS 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. WTiere climate permits, seed may be 

 sown about midwinter. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50. 



WITLOOF or FRENCH ENDIVE This variety has become 

 very popular for winter salads. It forms a delicious dish 

 when served hke 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. In the fall the 

 roots should be lifted, the leaves trimmed to within IJ^ 

 inches of the crown, and the main roots shortened to a 

 imiform 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. The following spring the 

 new tops will reach the proper size in 4 to 6 weeks. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



COLLARDS 



CHICORY 



LARGE ROOTED or COFFEE The roots are popular as a 

 cofi'ee 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 2H feet apart. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 90c. 



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

 is grown in different sections of the South as "Cole," "Colewort," 

 or simply "Greens." It is much used for the table as well as 

 for stock feeding. 



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. 



CABBAGE or HEADING A desirable type producing rather 

 compact plants 1 J/2 to 2 feet high. Large loose clusters of 

 leaves which often show a tendency to form a head. Also 

 known as Buncombe. 



5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 



GEORGIA, SOUTHERN or CREOLE This variety grows 

 2 or 3 feet high and produces large light green leaves 



on quite long 



stems. A frost, 



if not too 



severe, wiH 



improve the 



crop. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 15c; 1/4 lb. 

 25c; lb. 60c.. 



Plant Chinese cabbase In July or early August and let it mature durins the cool fall days. 



This is the variety Chihii. 



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CHIVES 



ALLIUM Schoeno- 

 prasum Small 

 perennial of the 

 onion family; 

 readily propa- 

 gated from 

 seeds; leaves 

 used in salads 

 and for flavor- 

 ing soups and 

 stews; flower- 

 ing plant is 

 decorative. 



Pkt. 5c; 1/2 oz. 

 40c; oz. 75c. 



