ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., NEWARK, N. J. 
COLLARDS 
CARDOON 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row 
Georgia. Cultivation same as Cabbage, 
of which it is really a tall loose-leaved 
form. Grows 3 feet high, forming a 
cluster of undulated leaves at the top 
of its long stem. 
One ounce will produce 300 plants 
Large Spanish. Large, fleshy-leaved 
plants, used as a winter vegetable. The 
blanched stalks and ribs of the inner 
leaves when cooked are tender and of 
an agreeable flavor. 
CELERIAC 
TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY 
One-fourth ounce will sow 100 feet of row 
Large Smooth Dwarf Moonarchie. Produces large, 
smooth roots of fine quality, which are used as a 
flavoring or eaten as a salad. The “knob” will grow 
larger if the outer leaves are pulled and used for 
soup greens. This strain is fine-grained, free from the 
side roots, and has a short top. 
CHICORY 
One ounce will plant 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds 
will plant an acre 
Large-rooted, or Coffee. The soil should be light and 
rich. Sow seed about May 1 in rows 2 to 2 l /i feet 
apart. Cover firmly with l^inch of soil. Thin to 
6 inches apart and cultivate well. The roots will be 
ready to dig in the fall and when dried are used as an 
adulterant for coffee. Plant grows large leaves and 
thick stalks. The young leaves sprouted from one- 
year-old roots are excellent as a salad. 
Witloof (French Endive), Sow seed in the open ground 
in a light rich soil not later than June, in rows 12 to 
18 inches apart, thinning out plants to 8 inches apart. 
The plant forms long, parsnip-shaped roots. Lift 
these in the fall, cutting off leaves 1]^ inches above 
the neck and store in a cool place until wanted for 
forcing. Sort the roots according to size. Plant roots 
in a trench 18 inches deep and place upright, about 2 
inches apart, so that the neck of the root is9 inches below 
the trench level. Cover roots with a light 
soil, muck, or peat. For quicker growth, 
use fresh horse-manure, about 2 
feet deep, for bottom heat, cover 
manure with 8 inches of soil, 
then plant the roots. It 
takes about a month to 
force the roots, and the 
leaf heads, called 
French Endive, are ex¬ 
cellent as salad. They 
sell at premium prices 
through the winter 
months. Witloof Chicory or French Endive 
See pages 14 
and 15 for 
other Italian 
Specialties 
Large 
Smooth 
Dwarf 
Moonarchie 
Celeriac 
Large Spanish Cardoon 
Cardoon is an Italian 
delicacy and sells very 
easily on local markets 
CARDOON 
Oz. }4\h. Lb. 10 lbs. 
Large Spanish. . . .$0 40 $1 05 $3 50 $30 00 
CELERIAC 
Dwf. Moonarchie. 
70 
1 80 
6 50 
60 
00 
CHICORY 
Large-rooted. 
25 
65 
2 00 
17 
50 
Witloof (French 
Endive). 
35 
95 
3 00 
25 
00 
COLLARDS 
Georgia. 
20 
35 
1 10 
9 
00 
CORN SALAD 
Broad-leaved. 
20 
45 
1 50 
12 
50 
CRESS 
Broad Leaf (Upland) 
15 
40 
1 25 
11 
00 
Broad-leaved Corn Salad 
CORN SALAD 
Two to three ounces will sow 100 feet of row 
Broad-leaved. Hardy little plants, forming rosettes of tender edible 
leaves and used as a substitute for lettuce. Grown for late fall, winter, 
and spring use. Sow during August and September, in rows 1 foot 
apart. Cover with )^inch of fine pulverized soil, pressed firmly to 
insure good germination. Thin plants to 6 inches apart in the row. 
CRESS 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 12 pounds will sow an acre 
Broad Leaf or Upland. Has the same flavor as water cress. Green all 
year; ready before any other salad. 
Extra Curled or Garden (Pepper Grass). Crisp, pungent leaves; finely 
cut, dwarf, and compact. This is used principally for garnishing. 
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