WILSON’S SEEDS 
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ITALIAN VEGETABLES 
We have grouped these Italian varieties on one page to draw attention to their great merits. Many 
of them have long been known to an exclusive icircle who appreciate Italian vegetables cooked in the 
Italian way, but they are little known to the general public. 
Cavolo Verza 
BASILICO N AFO LIT AN O or SWEET BASIE. Very 
large green leaves. One of the most popular herbs. 
Mock Turtle Soup, derives its peculiar taste from 
the clove-like flavor of Sweet Basil. Sow seed 
under glass, and transplant, when seedlings are 
three inches high, to a sunny situation. Set one 
foot apart, in rows 18 inches apart. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts.; % lb. $1.00. 
BBOCCOLI-CALABRESE, Improved (Italian Green 
Sprouting). A distinct variety, extensively culti¬ 
vated by Italian gardeners. Plant forms a large, 
solid head which remains green. When the cen¬ 
tral head is cut, numerous sprouts develop from 
the leaf axis, each sprout terminating in small 
green heads, which are bunched for market. Ma¬ 
tures in about 80 days. Pkt. 20 cts.; % oz. 40 
cts.; y 2 oz. 75 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
COCOZEEIiE DI NAPOLI (Italian Vegetable Mar¬ 
row). The vines are of bush habit and produce 
large elongated fruits, dark green at first, but as 
they mature become marbled with yellow and light 
green stripes. Fruits are in best condition for the 
table when about 8 inches long, but can be used 
when somewhat larger. Pkt. 10 cts.; y 2 oz. 15 
cts.; oz. 25 cts.; x /4 lb. 75 cts. 
ESCABOLLE (Cicoria Scariola) or BROAD-LEAVED 
BATAVIAN ENDIVE. Has broad fleshy leaves, 
toothed at the edge, and slightly twisted, which 
form a large heart. Wonderfully tender and crisp 
inner leaves, making one of the most delicious of 
salads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14 lb. 50 cts.; 
1 lb. $1.50. 
FINOCCHIO (Florence or Sicilian Fennel). This 
variety is remarkable for its greatly enlarged and 
swollen leaf stems, which are blanched and used 
as salad. Also used boiled as a vegetable. Seed 
should be sown between July 15th and August 1st. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; !4 lb. 90 cts.; 1 lb. $3.00. 
FAGIOLI (Forty Day Bean). Bountiful. We con¬ 
sider this the finest six-week bean in cultivation. 
It is absolutely without strings, a wonderful 
yielder, tender and brittle at all stages. V 2 lb. 
20 cts.; 1 lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 
LATTUGHE BOMANE (Bomaine or Cos Lettuce). 
Long, spoon-shaped leaves, which if tied up will 
blanch nearly snow-white. Crisp and tender. Set 
the young plants 6 inches apart in the rows. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; y 2 oz. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; % lb. $1.00. 
FOMODOBO (or Large Red Plum Tomato). A 
beautiful bright red plum-shaped tomato. It con¬ 
tains practically no acid and possesses a delicate 
flavor, so much desired in salads. It is one of the 
most prolific tomatoes grown, beginning early in 
the season and continuing uninterruptedly up to 
frost. The fruits are the size of a good-sized 
plum and are borne in clusters of six or more. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 65 cts. 
CICORIA CATALOGNA (Italian Dandelion). A 
dwarf growing salad and greens plant greatly 
relished by Italians. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; % 
lb. $1.25. 
CAVOLO VERZA (Savoy Cabbage). Perfection 
Drumhead. The best Savoy Cabbage for the home 
garden. It is a vigorous grower with dense 
crumpled leaves and solid heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
y 2 oz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; % lb. $1.00. 
CICORIA or LARGE-ROOTED CHICORY. To pro¬ 
duce “sprouts” dig up the roots in October, trim 
and lay them horizontally in tiers under moist 
earth, in a dark but warm cellar. In three or four 
weeks the fine white leaves will be ready for cut¬ 
ting. They make a most delicious vegetable salad, 
and the roots will produce for three weeks or more. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; s /i lb. 75 cts.; 1 lb. $2.50. 
CICORIA RADICHETTA. Small rooted Italian, 
splendid sort. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; % lb. $1.25. 
COCOZZA LONGE (Long Italian Squash). This is 
the favorite Italian Marrow and is generally al¬ 
lowed to run over brush supports or fences. It is 
quite ornamental when trained over the pergola 
or arbor, furnishing both shade and edible fruits; 
cream color, 2 to 3 feet long and 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb. 75 cts.; 
lb. $2.50. 
PREZZEMOLO (Italian Parsley). Flat 
deeply cut dark green leaves. Plain, 
not curled. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
% lb. 50 cts. 
Lattughe Romane 
RAAB (Spring Broccoli). Superior for 
spring planting. Has a compact head 
and throws a yellow blossom before 
going to seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 
cts.; % lb. $1.25. 
RAPA (Mustard). Large leaves used 
for salads and for garnishing. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; % lb. 60 cts. 
Cocozelle Squash 
