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Dandelion 
One ounce to 100 feet of drill. 
The Dandelion resembles Endive and 
affords one of the earliest, as well as one of 
the most healthful, of spring’ greens. Sow 
as early as the weather will permit, in good, 
well enriched 'soil, in rows twelve inches 
apart, covering seed one-fourth of an inch 
deep, the earth firmly pressed over the seed. 
A hardy perennial. 
IMPROVED THICK-LEAVED. Best vari¬ 
ety. Not bitter. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 45c; *4 lb., 
$1.50. 
COMMON. Low growing type. Pkt., 5c; 
Oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
Endive 
One ounce to 150 feet of drill. 
May be grown at any season, but is more generally used late in the fall. Sow during 
May or June, in drills fourteen inches apart, and when well established, thin to one foot 
apart. When nearly full grown, tie the outer leaves together over the center in order 
to blanch the heart of the plant. 
GREEN CURLED. This is 
the hardiest variety, and 
very desirable for the home 
and market garden. The 
deep green leaves are beau¬ 
tifully cut and curled, easily 
blanched, and become very 
crisp, tender and fine fla¬ 
vored. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 
*4 lb., 45c. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATA¬ 
VIAN. Variety having 
wide thick leaves, straight 
at the edges and curved 
toward the center. Color, 
dull green. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 
15c; M lb., 45c. 
Lettuce 
One ounce to 120 feet of 
drill. 
Lettuce thrives best in rich. 
New York or Wonderful moist ground. Sow the seed 
in hotbeds in February or 
March, and transplant into a sheltered border with a southern exposure. For successive 
crops, sowings may be made in the open ground as early as the spring opens, and con¬ 
tinuing until July. The more rapid the growth the better the quality. Lettuce should 
always be transplanted in order to make it head well. 
EARLY TENNISBALL. Black seeded. A very popular sort for open ground culture; 
form's a handsorrie head and is crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % lb., 50c. 
BOSTON CURLED. A variety of great beauty and of superior quality. Leaves beauti¬ 
fully curled; attractive on table. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % lb., 50c. 
All prices quoted in this catalogue subject to change without notice. 
