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p Hli .OR I —Larse Rooted or Coffp#* The dried and prepared roots are much used as a substitute for 
^ , . , . T* , coffee, and the young leaves may be used as a spring salad. Our 
stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind. 
Sow seed as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, in rather light, moderately rich soil, in drills two to two and 
one-half feet apart for either garden or field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to six inches apart in the 
row. Cultivate well and in the fall dig the roots, slice them and dry in an apple evaporator or kiln constructed for the purpose. 
"When the roots are grown in quantity for the manufacturers of “prepared” chicorv, they are usually brought to the factory in 
the “green" state and there dried in kilns constructed specially for the purpose. Pkt. 5c; Oz.' 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; l A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
It also 
rHIVES - Allium Schoenoprasum An onion ll ke plant used as a salad and for flavoring soups.— 
^ makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging which may frequently 
new growth of leaves^appearmg^soon after each cutting. The plants grow about ten inches high. One sowing will 
be cut, 
answer for about three years. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
¥ K lO ¥^0 T hl , s i s a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like plant grown throughout the south and known 
I \ # | .,1 i\ I in different sections as “Cole,” “Colewort," or simply “Greens.” It is extensively used for the 
_ ,, , table as well as for stock feeding in the south where it continues in growth and is usable through¬ 
out 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. 
C* or Proolo T his • is th ? whit ? or £ reen stemmed variety, growing two to three feet high and 
ijCOTgia, JOUinern or v^reoie 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 or the leaves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
CORN 
SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES 
A rich, warm, alluvial soil is the best, but excellent sweet corn can be raised on any good, 
ordinary soil, if it is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. In the north sweet 
corn should be planted as early us can be done without risking great loss from frosts or 
from rotting of the seed in the soil. 
If planted in rows, make the rows three to four feet apart, according to the vigor of 
growth of the variety, and place the seed twelve to sixteen inches apart in tnerow, covering 
one inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed dow n. 
If planted in hills, make the hills for the early varieties three feet apart each way and 
plant six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be not less than four feet 
apart each way. Hoe frequently, and when six inches high thin so as to leave three or four 
plants in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow cultivation until the tassels appear. 
-- i iiri .. We consider this the best extra early corn for the 
Mammoth W hlte v-ory market and home garden. The ears are very large for 
so early a variety. The stalks are about four feet high, each generally bearing two 
large, finely shaped ears which become fit for use as early as those of any variety. They 
are twelve rowed, six to seven inches long, very symmetrical and handsome, seldom with 
any opening between the rows at the base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of 
remarkably good quality for such an early sort. The size and beauty of this variety give 
it ready sale even when the market is overstocked. (See colored plate, page 5 and further 
description in Supplement , page 4) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 
. m* * | i c A desirable, very early sweet corn of excellent quality. The 
W hlte JMa.la.KhOi Stalks are about four feet high. The ears are about five inches 
long, ten or twelve rowed, slender but with very small cob which is well filled with small, 
deep, sweet and tender grains. It follows closely Mammoth White Cory in time of 
maturing. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 
* 4 . 1V/I • The sta l ks of this early variety are about four and one-half feet 
W hlte Mexican high. The ears are about eight inches long, slender and are usually 
eight rowed. This sort matures nearly as early as Mammoth White Cory. The ears are 
exceptionally long for so early a variety of table corn. Our stock is superior to much that 
has been sold under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 
U > 17 1 A most excellent early variety of fine quality. The ears are five and 
Crosby S early one-half to six and one-half inches long, fourteen rowed or more, 
with short nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender. The stalks are 
about four and one-half feet high. This variety is desirable for the home garden and 
market. It is a sort largely grown in Maine for canning. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 
4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
^ |j jy This is an early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender 
Coiden Dantam and of excellent quality. The ears are eight rowed, six to seven 
inches long and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. 
The flavor is 
exceptionally rich and delicious. The stalks are four to five feet high. Our stock of 
this splendid home garden and market vai lety has been very carefully selected and is de¬ 
cidedly superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
, «•. This deservedly popular variety is one of the best second early 
barly .Minnesota sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks are about 
six feet high bearing one or two ears well covered with husks. The ears are about eight 
inches long, eight rowed; kernels very broad, sweet and tender, not shrinking much in 
drying. By careful selection we have developed a stock of this standard variety which 
is remarkably uniform and in which all the good qualities that have made this sort so 
desirable are intensified. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
ir j n 1 , Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and 
IVendel S llarly Lxiant extensively grown in some localities for the market. The 
stalks are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to nine inches long, 
twelve rowed. The grain is rather broad and shallow, and the quality very good. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
, c c The ears of this second early table com are very long, 
fc-ariy bweet or OU gar about nine inches, slender, eight rowed, tender and 
sugary. The stalks are about six feet high, hardy and productive. Our stock is distinct 
ana true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or sugar corn as has been 
ofteu offered under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
If corn is ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint , 
15 cents per quart for transportation and packing. 
Golden Bantam 
