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New York Improved Purple. —(See cut page 26.) An improved variety of the Round Purple, of 
deeper color, larger size, and finer quality; a superior market variety. Per pkt. 10c; per oz. 35c. 
ENDIVE. 
Escarola 6 Endibia — Endivien—Chicoree. 
This vegetable is highly esteemed as a salad. Sow small quantities at different times to insure a plenti¬ 
ful supply, as these crops soon run to seed. When the plants are 3 or 4 inches high transplant 1 foot 
apart each way, and keep free from weeds, until the leaves are 6 or 8 inches long; then blanch the leaves 
by gathering them carefully together when perfectly dry. and tying them at their tips in a conical form 
with Raffia to exclude light and air. From 3 to 6 weeks is required to thoroughly blanch. One ounce 
of seed will sow a bed of about 80 square feet, or 150 feet of row. 
Broad Leaved Batavian. — Leaves broad; nearly plain; light green; best for soups. Per oz. 15c; per 
lb. $1.50. 
French Moss burled Green.— Moss-like appearance, beautifully curled. 
Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
London Green Curled. — (See cut.) The common and best known kind, 
crisp and tender. Per oz. 15c; per lb $1.50. 
Large Curled or Ruffle-Leaved. — A variety largely grown by the French 
for salad. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
London Green Curled. 
GARLIC. 
Ajo — Knoblauch — Ail. 
Garlic Sets. — Per lb. 10c; by mail 10c per lb. extra; 100 lbs. market price. 
KALE OR BORECOLE. 
Col—Blatterkohl — Chou Vert. 
Sow the seeds in beds, covering lightly. Transplant into rich, mellow ground, 
and cultivate the same as cabbage. They are rendered very tender and de¬ 
licious by moderate touches of frost. One ounce of seed will produce about 
2,000 plants. 
Dwarf Curled or German Greens. — Very hardy, excellent for spring use. Per 
oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
Green Curled Scotch. — (See cut.) The kind most commonly used, grows to 
a height of 18 inches, and with good cultivation spveads to 3 feet in diame¬ 
ter; leaves bright green and curled. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
KOHL RABI. 
Colinabo — Kohlrabi— Chou-rave. 
Sow in rows 2 feet apart; thin the plants to 1 foot apart. One ounce of seed 
will produce about 2,000 plants. 
Early White Vienna. — (See cut.) Flesh white and tender, very productive. 
Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Early Purple Vienna. — Very hardy;Kfiesh bluish purple. Per oz. 15c;5per 
lb. $1.50. 
LEEK. 
Puerro — Lauch — Poireau. 
Early White Vienna. 
Green Curled Scotch. 
London Flag. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart, and inch deep, in light, rich soil liberally man¬ 
ured; thin the plants to 10 inches. One ounce of seed will sow about 100 
feet of drill. 
London Flag. — (See cut.) A large and strong plant; hardy. Per oz. 15c; 
per lb. $1.50. 
Large Musselburgh. — A standard Scotch variety. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Monstrous Carentan. — A superior variety, with distinct and dark-colored 
leaves. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Besides selling and growing seeds, the Germain Seed and Plant Company are prompt and accurate in 
carrying out orders, and can readily handle the large business intrusted to them. Correspondence from 
planters touching on seed and plant supplies in large quantities is invited. 
