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432 White Curled Leaves are light green which will blanch to 
a pure white, and attractively curled and mossed. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; y 2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00. 
438 Deep Heart or Improved Full Heart Improved 
Batavian of a medium size with deep, full, compact, well- 
blanched heart of buttery texture. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 600; J /2 lb. 850; lb. $1.50. 
436 Broad-Leaved Batavian (Full Heart Strain) While 
this sometimes is blanched and eaten as a salad, it usually 
is cooked like Spinach or is used for flavoring soups, stews, 
etc. Large broad leaves forming immense round plants 
often measuring 16 in. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; */2 lb. 600; lb. 950. 
ENDIVE 
A piquant and tasty salad. Sow the seed in the 
open ground beginning with the end of March 
and until early June. For a continuous supply 
make repeated sowings at intervals of 3 to 4 weeks. Before the plants 
are gathered they are blanched for 2 to 3 weeks by tying the leaves 
together. One oz. of seed is needed for 500 ft. of drill. 
Green Curled or 
Giant Fringed 
Oyster 
297 French Endive or Witloof Chicory To grow the 
roots, sow the seed in the open not later than June 1 and lift 
them in the fall. For forcing, dig them and pack closely together 
in boxes and cover with 6 in. of sand, light earth, peatmoss, or 
sawdust. Water them and place near the heater to keep warm. 
When the sprouts break through the surface, they are ready for the 
table. They are delicious served with French dressing. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 250; 4 ozs. 700; V 2 lb. $1.10; lb. $1.85. 
430 Green Curled or Giant 
Fringed Oyster Q 
435 Large Curled Pancalier, Pink Rib A late type, 
producing large, medium green leaves, with pinkish tinged ribs. 
The leaves develop into well-blanched, head-like hearts which 
may be called self-blanching. It is of very good quality. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; y 2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10. 
The leaves are finely cut or laciniated, giving the plants a 
feathery appearance. They are a rich green color but 
blanch to an attractive creamy white. It is the most 
widely grown variety of Endive. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; l / 2 lb. 600; lb. 950. 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL, AND POT-HERBS 
Herbs belong in every vegetable garden and, because of their ornamental appearance, may also be grown in the flower garden, 
to serve a double purpose. We offer seed of the most popular varieties, for which you will find use throughout the season. 
For winter, dry the foliage and keep in air-tight bottles. In the case of Dill, the seeds are also used for flavoring. 
1315 Catnip or Catmint Peren¬ 
nial. The green or dry leaves are used 
for seasoning. An excellent tonic for 
animals. Also used as tea for nervous 
headaches. Easily grown in ordinary 
soil. Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 300; oz. 500. 
1316 Chives Hardy perennial plants 
of the Onion type. Easily grown from 
seed. The small leaves are used for 
flavoring and seasoning and make a 
tasty addition to sandwiches when 
minced. Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 250; oz. 400; 
4 ozs. $1.20; y 2 lb. $2.20; lb. $4.00. 
1319 Dill Annual. 2'A ft. tall. The 
young stems are used for flavoring soups 
and sauces and are used extensively in 
a minced state with lettuce. The dry 
branches and seeds are much prized for 
flavoring dill pickles. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 100; 4 ozs. 250; 
y 2 lb. 400; lb. 700. 
1322 Fennel, Florence Also 
known as Finocchio. This is one of the 
finest delicacies. The enlarged leaf base 
is used in fish sauces, while the stalks are 
eaten like Celery. Pkt. 100; oz. 200. 
1326 Lavender, True Perennial. 
Flowers are dried and placed in the linen 
closet to impart their perfume to the 
linens. Also used as a repellent to 
moths. Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 250; oz. 400. 
1333 Sage The most extensively 
used of any Herb, and should be in 
every garden. An indispensable peren¬ 
nial much in demand for adding flavor 
to many different kinds of dishes. Used 
either fresh or dry. As tea, very effective 
against coughs and sore throat. Fresh 
leaves have healing qualities when 
rubbed on sore gums. Easily grown 
from seed, and ornamental enough to 
use as a border plant. Pkt. 100; 
y 2 oz. 150; oz. 250; 4 ozs. 750; 
y 2 lb. $1.15; lb. $2.00. 
1327 Sweet Marjoram An annual, 
desirable for seasoning. Used either 
fresh or dried in special dishes, and 
particularly in the manufacture of sau¬ 
sages. Used as tea it will be found an 
excellent remedy for indigestion. 
Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 150; oz. 250; 
4 ozs. 750; l / 2 lb. $1.15; 
lb. $2.00. 
1335 Summer Savory An annual 
Herb growing 12 in. tall, used for flavor¬ 
ing salads, dressings and gravies. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
i/ 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25. 
1341 Thyme A perennial with aro¬ 
matic foliage which is used for flavoring 
soups, stews, gravies, etc. As tea, excel¬ 
lent remedy for coughs. Pkt. 100; 
y 2 oz. 250; oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.20; 
1/2 lb. $2.20; lb. $4.00. 
Dwarf 
Green Curled 
■ a m ■ n Sow the seed from early spring until the middle of 
1C A I f August. The early sowings give fully grown plants, 
whereas the later sowings will furnish excellent small 
tender leaves. Entirely hardy, living outdoors during winter without 
protection. Best used after the plants have been subjected to freezing 
weather. One oz. sows 500 ft. of drill. Transplant to 8 or 10 in. 
apart in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart. 
446 Dwarf Green Curled O Low-growing compact plants 
with finely curled, deep green foliage. Pkt. 50; oz. 100; 
4 ozs'. 250; V 2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
452 Tall Green Curled Scotch Upright, 3 ft. tail, with 
narrow, fine-curled and beautifully fringed leaves. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 30^; l / 2 lb. 500; lb. 800; 
2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
447 Blue Curled Scotch Dwarf, compact, and of bluish 
green color. Short stemmed and fine curled. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 350; y 2 lb. 550; lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
448 Dwarf Siberian Frilled edges and rather plain center. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; y 2 lb. 40c 1 ; lb. 650; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
Four Popular 
Kitchen Herbs 
These four belong in every gar¬ 
den: Sweet Marjoram, Sage, 
Summer Savory, and Thyme. 
719n One Pkt. each ocj 
7120 (value 40d) for ^ 
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