MICHELL’S VEGETABLE SEEDS 63 
ENDIVE 
Chircoree (Fr.); Endivien (Ger.); Indivia (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow a row of 200 feet 
Sow from June to August in shallow drills; when 2 inches high 
thin out to 10 inches apart. When well developed, tie the plants to¬ 
gether at the top to blanch the inner leaves, do not tie up when the 
leaves are wet. If the plants are protected they may be left out¬ 
doors till Christmas. If wanted for later use they may be lifted 
late in autumn and placed in a dry, cool cellar, covering the roots 
with soil. 
Full Heart Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves broad, light green, 
nearly plain. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 14 lb., 55c. 
Giant Fringed (Oyster Endive). A variety with a large white 
heart and broad fringed leaves; heads measure 15 inches in 
diameter. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; )4 lb., 55c. 
Improved Green Curled. An improvement over the common 
green variety, producing a larger head and thicker leaves. Pkt., 
10c.; 25c. per oz.; J4 lb., 55c. 
White Curled (Self-blanching). This is the finest White Curled 
variety, always crisp and tender. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 14 lb., 
55c. 
FENNEL (Herb) 
Finnocchio, or Florence. See illustration, page 78. Pkt., 10c.; 
25c. per oz. 
Sweet. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per oz. 
HERBS 
Complete list on page 78. 
Improved Green Curled Endive 
GARLIC SETS 
Ail (Fr.); Knoblauch (Ger.); Aglio (Ital.) 
One pound will plant 200 feet of drill. 
A hardy flavoring onion, used extensively in the French 
method of cooking. 30c. per lb. (by parcel post, 40c.); 5 lbs. for 
$1.40 (by parcel post, $1.55); $2.50 per 10 lbs. (by parcel post, 
HOP VINE 
Besides being used in culinary and 
medicinal ways, this makes a valuable 
shade plant. Hardy and rarely Winter 
kills. The hops are gathered about Sep¬ 
tember and stored for use on a dry floor, 
or hung in bags. 
Green Variety, Pot Grown Plants. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $18.00 per 100. 
HORSERADISH ROOTS 
(Ready In March) 
Set the roots in rows 2)4 feet apart, 1)4 
feet apart in the row. Late in the Fall 
lift as many roots as you think you will 
use, cut off the top and place in a cool 
cellar, covered with soil or sand. 
Maliner Kren. A quick-growing variety 
and far superior to the common vari¬ 
ety. Large cuttings, 25c. per doz. (by 
parcel post, 35c.); per 100, $1.35 (by 
parcel post, $1.50); $9.00 per 1000. 
KOHL-RABI 
Chou Rave (Fr.); Kohl Rabi (Ger.); 
Cavolo rapa (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 
200 feet of drill 
We would suggest to those who have 
not given this a trial that they do so. Sow 
seed in the early Spring in hotbeds or out¬ 
doors and transplant when 3 inches high, 
in rows 18 inches apart, 6 inches in the 
row. The edible part is the root and 
should be used when it attains a size of 
2)4 inches in diameter or less, when it is 
extremely tender and delicious. Pre¬ 
pared and served like turnips, except that 
a few of the bottom leaves can be cooked 
with the root. 
Early White Vienna. This variety is 
suited for sowing under glass or for out¬ 
doors. The top is very short, thus 
allowing all the development to go to 
the root, insuring early maturity. Pkt., 
10c.; 25c. per oz.; )4 lb., 65c.; $2.00 
per lb. 
Purple Vienna. Flesh white, skin a 
bluish color. Principally used for out¬ 
door sowing. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 
J4 lb., 65c.; $2.00 per lb. 
Kale, Dwarf Green Curled 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
Chou Vert (Fr.); Blatterkohl (Ger.); Cavolo Verde (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow a drill 150 ft. long 
For early use it may be sown in May; when desired for Winter 
use, sow in September, broadcast or in rows 2 ft. apart. Cover 
for protection against severe freezing and snow. Do not handle 
while in a frozen condition. One of the finest nutritious greens 
for Winter and early Spring use. 
Dwarf Green Curled. Very dwarf and compact, rarely attaining 
a height of over 6 inches; color, dark green and very curly. Pkt., 
10c.; 20c. per oz.; )4 lb., 45c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Imperial Long Standing. The outer edges of leaves are very 
crimpy, inside smooth, dark green with bluish cast. Hardy and 
productive. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; )4 lb., 35c.; $1.00 per lb. 
Siberian. A very hardy variety; leaves large and cook very 
tender. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; % lb., 35c.; 85c. per lb. 
LAVENDER (Herb) 
Seed. Pkt., 10c.; 40c. per oz. 
LAVENDER PLANTS 
Pot grown. 30c. each; doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
All seeds on this page (not roots or plants) mailed postpaid at prices quoted 
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