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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
CELERY —Continued 
Sanford Superb or Easy Bleacher. 
The three stalks shown above were grown by M. V. Dilkes, Phila- 
Perfection White Plume.— The earliest celery, but not com¬ 
pared in quality or appearance with Golden Self-Blanching. As the 
plant matures, the inner stems and leaves turn white, and require 
but a short time to be earthed up before it is in condition for use. 
Can be bleached with boards. Our stock will give excellent satis¬ 
faction. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 85c.; lb., $3.00. 
Sanford Superb, or Easy Bleacher. —This is the most valuable 
variety of recent introduction. Planted the same time as Golden 
Self-Blanching it will be ready for market two weeks later. Bleaches 
readily with boards and grows well both on muck and upland. It is 
equally stout and a trifle taller than Golden Self-Blanching, and much 
less susceptible to blight. The eating and keeping qualities are both 
superior to Golden Self-Blanching. This is the popular green variety 
so extensively grown in the famous Celery centre of Sanford, Fla. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c.; H lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
Simon’s Winter King. —Plant medium height, exceedingly 
stocky, with thick, heavy ribs. The quality is exceptionally fine, 
being equal to Giant Pascal, and contains more heart stalks than 
this variety. It can be marketed by November 15th, and by keeping 
it cold will retain its good quality as late as April Ist in the vicinity 
of Philadelphia. We pronounce it the best late-keeping sort. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c.; lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
Soup, or Cutting Celery. —Used to cut while young for flavor¬ 
ing. Sold as soup greens. (See Flavoring Celery.) 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
Winter Queen. —Of very stocky growth, particularly valuable on 
account of its excellent Winter keeping qualities. It has a full heart 
and makes a very attractive bunch. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; ^ Ib., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 
Celeriac, or Turn ip-Rooted Celery 
German, Knollen Selleric. Italian, Sedano-Rapa. 
PYench, Celeri-rave. Spanish, Apio ralz de Nabo. 
Large Smooth Prague. —Very large, round roots, quite smooth. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 
CHICORY 
1 oz. for 100 feet of drill. 
German, Cichorle. Italian, Cicoria Selvatica. 
lYench, Chicoree. Spanish, Achicoria de Care. 
Cultural Directions. —Sow in open ground in June in rows 12 
inches apart, selecting good, deep, rich soil. Roots should be taken 
up in November, selecting those that have attained a diameter of 
from 1)^ to 2 inches (discard divided roots and those with narrow 
leaves, as well as any which bear several heads). Trim off tops about 
1 )^ inches from the neck, and any secondary shoots that appear on 
the sides. Cut off the lower end of roots so they are of a uniform 
length of eight to ten inches. Plant in a trench 16 to 18 inches deep. 
Place roots upright one and one-half inches apart, fill the trench 
completely with good, light, well-drained soil. If speedy ^owth is 
desired, surface should be covered with manure, varsdng in depth 
according to quality and prevailing temperature, but never less than 
16 inches nor more than three feet. In four to six weeks they should 
be blanched and ready for use. Placing manure under roots has not 
been satisfactory, the heads opening instead of remaining closed, 
from which it would appear a heavy pressure is needed in order to 
induce the heads to grow into the right shape. Eaten raw as a salad 
or boiled like Curled Endive. 
Large Rooted, or Common. —This variety is cultivated princi¬ 
pally for the roots, which, when matured, are dried and ground. 
It is a substitute for coffee, and is used sometimes for flavoring the 
latter. The roots can be boiled and served like Salsify. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.50. 
WItloof (French Endive) .—This grows in a solid oblong head 
and blanches ivory white. When lifting, cut whole head with part 
of the roots to hold the leaves together. It is the choicest of all the 
winter salads, and is used to such an extent in this country that 
much of it is imported. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50; 10 lbs., $14.00. 
COLLARDS 
German, Blattkohl. Spanish, Cabu. 
French, Chou. Italian, Cavoli. 
Cultural Directions. —This is a tall, loose-leaved cabbage-like 
plant. 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 usually succeed in locations where 
cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. Sow the seed thickly in 
drills, in rich ground, transplanting when about four inches high; 
or sow in drills where the plants are to remain and when well 
started thin to two or three 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 is the white or green 
stemmed variety, growing two to three feet high and forming a large, 
loose, open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. A frost, 
if not too severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the 
leaves. Pkt., 10c.; oz., ISc.; ]4, lb., 25c.; lb., 60c.; 10 lbs., $5.00. 
CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS 
German, Ackersalat. Italian, Valeriana. 
lYeneh, Mache. Spanish, Macha o Valerianilla. 
One ounce for 100 feet of drill. 
Cultural Directions. —Sow in August or September for winter or 
spring about one-quarter inch deep, in rows one foot apart. Thin 
out and keep clear of weeds. Protect in winter by thin covering of 
straw or meadow hay. Ready early in spring; use same as Lettuce. 
For summer use sow early in spring. 
Large Seeded Broad Leaved. —Leaves large and broad. Used 
as a substitute for Lettuce and Spinach. The best sort. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 45c.; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.75. 
German, Kresse. Italian, Agretto. 
French, Cresson. Spanish, Mastuerzo. 
Fine Curled, or Pepper Grass. —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 one-half inch of 
fine soil firmly pressed down. When the young plants are well started 
thin four to six inches apart in the row. For succession, plant every 
two weeks, thinning out as required for use. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz.. 15c.; ^ lb., 25c.; lb., 60c. 
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. A fair growth may be obtained in soil which is kept wet, 
but does best when grown along moist banks or in tubs in water- 
covered soil. It is one of the most delicious of small salads 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 extension of the roots. When gathered for the 
market the shoot should be cut, not broken off. In summer it is 
best to cut them closely, the oftener the better. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c.; lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
W« 8*11 pounds at pound rata, 5 pounds at tan>pound rata, 26 pounds or over at hundred-pound rate, of one variety. 
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