ENDIVE, penned 
Kale, KOHL-BABI and LEEK 
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Fottler, Fiske, FLawson 
Endive 
One ounce will sow 
150 feet of drill. 
Culture —Sow in May for early use about one-quarter inch deep in rows ten to 
twelve inches apart; thin out plants to eight inches in row. Before using, plants re¬ 
quire to be blanched, which is done by gathering the outer leaves to a poult and tying 
with soft twine or raffia. For late use sow up to last of June. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian, or Escarolle. The most popular va¬ 
riety for the market. This is the Chicoree Escarolle used chiefly 
iu salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
Giant Fringed. Broad leaves with a large, white heart; an exceed- 
ingly strong grower. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., A lb. $1.00. 
Green Curled. Beautiful growth of dark green leaves, tender and 
crisp. Hardiest of all. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
White Curled. Resembles the green except the color. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
Fennel 
Florence, or Naples. Resembles Celery in flavor, but has a sweet 
taste and delicate odor. Should be sown in Spring in drills 18 
inches apart and the plants should be thinned to 5 or 0 inches 
a p ar t. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
Horse Radish 
Plant the sets in May, 
small end down, with top 
one inch below the surface, 
in rich, well-cultivated soil. 
Before planting set should 
be cut off slanting so as to prevent decay from water resting on top. 
Hoots ready to pull in October. Small roots, ready for planting. Doz. 
25c., 100 $1.50, 1000 $12.00. 
Kale 
Sow four pounds to the acre; one ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Culture. —For Spring use sow in September and protect during Winter with cov¬ 
ering of straw. For Fall use sow in May or June, cover seed one-half inch deep. Trans¬ 
plant in rows three feet apart and two feet apart in row. Kale is improved by a little 
frost, giving it a more delicate flavor. 
Dwarf Curled Srotrh Extra fine curled, bright green leaves, 
L>warr L-Unea jcoicn. tcndcr an( j fl avo r. Is very hardy 
and, like Savoy, is improved by moderate frost. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., Vi lb. 75c. 
or German Greens (Sprouts). A very hardy va- 
_ riety. Popular with the market gardeners, very fine 
curled. Should be sown in September in rows one foot apart for 
Spring greens. Pkt. 5c.. oz. 15c., Vi lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Tall Curled Scotch.Leaves are bright green, exceedingly fine, curled, 
tender and fine flavor, very hardy. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., V4 lb. 75c. 
Spring, or Large Seeded. Curled dark green leaves. Should be 
sown as early as the ground can he worked in the Spring. Rows 
eighteen inches apart. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Vi lb. 25c. 
Siberian, 
Kohl-Rabi 
One ounce will sow a drill 200 feet long. 
Culture —For early use sow in March or April in hotbed, or in open ground in 
May. Cover seed one-quarter inch deep; transplant into rows two feet apart and plants 
from ten to twelve inches apart in rows. 
Early Purple Vienna. Above ground, fine early sort; excellent 
table variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., % lb. $1.00. 
Early White Vienna. Above ground, similar to preceding, except 
in color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., Y 4 , lb. $1.00. 
Leek 
CULTURE.- 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
-For best results sow as early as the ground can be worked in Spring, 
in rows one foot apart. Cover seed about one inch deep; transplant when plants are 
about six inches high in rows six inches apart; plant as deep as possible that the neck 
being covered may be blanched. Ground should be made very rich. 
Monstrous Carentan. I s nf fine 'i> ialit y. « Ild much lar f;er 
_ than any other variety. 
Pkt. 10c„ oz. 35c.. Vi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
American Flag. Strong, vigorous growth, excellent for the market 
gardener. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c.. Vi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
Large Rouen. One of the best for forcing. Leaves are dark green, 
very broad and thick ; remains a long time in good condition. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., Vi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
Leek, Monstrous Carentan 
