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BOTZUM BROS SEED CO 
ENDIVE 
Endive is a hardy, piquant salad plant, used also for greens. It is a 
native of the East Indies- 
BATAVIAN BROAD LEAVED 
{,90 to 95 Days from Planting Seed to Maturity) 
Frequently called Escarolle. Plants 16 inches in diameter; leaves 
toothed and twisted. Thick ribs form compact heart, which blanches to 
creamy white. More extensively used than any other variety. 
BATAVIAN FULL HEART 
(88 to 90 Days from Planting Seed to Maturity) 
An improved strain of Broad Leaved Batavian with larger leaf, broader, 
thicker head at eating stage, and earlier in maturity. Excellent for 
market gardeners and shippers* 
GREEN CURLED PANCALIER PINK RIB 
(95 Days from Planting Seed to Maturity) 
A late sort with large, deeply cut leaves* The crowded foliage, dense 
at the center, readily blanches itself. The midribs are tinged with 
rose* Desirable for salads- 
GREEN CURLED 
(95 Days fr<3m Planting Seed to Maturity) 
Plants 16 to 18 inches in diameter, tufty and full in center; midrib an 
inch broad, white, thick, tender, and fleshy; blanches readily. Good 
fall variety. 
WHITE CURLED 
(100 Days from Planting Seed to Maturity) 
A very distinct, small sort. Plants 12 to 13 inches in diameter; leaves 
finely curled, with broad ribs slightly rose tinged. Creamy white at 
the heart. Handsome in appearance, and of fine flavor; excellent for 
salads* 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
A MEMBER OF THE CABBAGE FAMILY, NATIVE OF EUROPE 
DWARF BLUE SCOTCH 
(16 to 20" Height of Plant, 
55 Days from Planting to Edible Stage) 
Plants have wide-spreading, finely curled, blue-green, plume-like 
leaves* Used as a vegetable, and for ornament- Our pedigreed strain 
is exceptionally uniform and handsome- 
DWARF GREEN SCOTCH 
(16 to 20" Height .of Plant 
55 Days from Planting to Edible Stage) 
A hardy sort, similar in habit of growth and appearance to Dwarf Blue 
Scotch, except for color, which is bright, deep green. OUr pedigreed 
strain is large and very attractive. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 
(36 to 48" Height of Plant, 
60 Days from Planting to Edible Stage) 
Hiardy plants with leaves deeply cut; curled at the edges, light green 
in color; very tender after exposure to frosty weather. 
