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GERMAIN SEED AND PLANT CO. 
White Plume. — (See cut.) The stalks and portions of the inner leaves and heart are naturally white, 
so that by closing the stalks, either by tying them together or by pressing the soil up against thtf plant 
with the hand, the work of blanching is completed. Its eating qualities are equal to the very best of 
the older sorts, being crisp, solid, and of a nutty flavor, while its white, feather-like foliage places it 
ahead of all others as a table ornament. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
CHERVIL. 
Perifollo. — Kerbel — Cerfueil. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart, and l 2 inch deep: when [the 
plants are 2 inches high, thin them out to G inches 
apart. 
Curled.— Used for flavoring soups and stews, also for 
salads and garnishing. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
CHICORY. 
Achicoria— Cichorie — Chicoree. 
Much used as a salad by the French. Sow in spring in 
good rich soil, in drills 18 inches apart, after-cul¬ 
ture same as for carrots. 
Common, or Wild. — Grown as Barbe-de-capucin, a 
salad much used in France. Sown in spring the 
roots are transplanted in autumn into sand in a cellar. 
The shoots, which will come up soon, form the Bar- 
be-de-capucin. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
Witloof.— Has very broad leaves, with large ribs or 
stalks, which is the chief merit. When blanched this 
forms the vegetable which the Belgians call Witloof. 
In appearance it much resembles a blanched head of 
Cos Lettuce. Per oz. 10c; 
per lb. $1.00. 
Large Rooted, or Coffee.— 
(See cut.) Much used in Eu¬ 
rope as a substitute for coffee, 
and large quantities of the pre¬ 
pared root are annually ex¬ 
ported to this country for a 
similar use. In the fall the 
roots require to be taken up 
and cut in small pieces and 
put where they will dry, re¬ 
quiring the same treatment 
used in drying apples. When 
required for use it should be 
. roasted and ground like coffee. 
Large Rooted. Per 10c; per lb. $1 00. 
COLL ARDS OR COLE WORT. 
Cabu— Blatter kohl — Chou-Cabu. 
A species of cabbage which is eaten when young, and 
used quite extensively as greens. Sow in spring in 
drills 1 foot apart. Thin plants to 8 inches, and 
treat as Cabbage. 
True Georgia — Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
White Plume Celery. 
CORN SALAD. 
Macha 6 Valerianilla — Lammer-Salat — Mache. 
Commonly called Lambs Lettuce. For a summer supply, sow early in shallow drills 1 foot apart; and 
for early spring use, sow about the first day of September. 
Large Seeded.— Round leaved. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00 
"The growing of seeds demands the nicest skill and the closest fellowship with plants. It is a business 
which demands much care and pains, and its promoters must be students. Itis one of the most special 
and difficult of all operations.”-Year Book, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
In this connection let it be distinctly understood that the Germain Seed and Plant Co. are professional 
seedsmen growers as well as sellers-of long experience and recognized standing among growers 
