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Endive. 
German, Endivien. —French, Chicoree .— Spanish, Endivia . 
Sow for an early supply about the middle of April. When 
up, thin out to eight inches apart, and water well afterwards if 
dry. When the leaves are six to eight inches long, blanch by 
gathering together and tying near the top with yarn or raffia. 
This must be done when the plants are quite dry or they will rot. 
Before cold weather, take up carefully with a ball of earth to 
each plant, and place .close together in a cold frame or cellar for 
use. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill, pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb. 
Broad Leaved ( Escarolle ). A very 
sweet variety for fall andwinteruse $0.05 $0.15 $0.50 $1.50 
Green Curled. The standard sort, 
suitable for fall and winter . . .05 .15 .50 1.50 
/Moss, or Parisian Curled. A 
small, very beautifully curled sort . .05 .20 .60 2.00 
White Curled. Grown for early use .05 .20 .50 1.50 
Kale. —See Borecole. 
KoM-Rabi (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.) 
German, Kohl-Kabi .—French, Chou-Rave. — Spanish, Col de 
tiabo o Nabicol. 
An intermediate vegetable between the cabbage and turnip. 
Sow in April, in rows 18 inches apart, and thin out or trans¬ 
plant in rows eight inches apart. When three to four inches in 
diameter they are fit to eat For late use sow in June and July. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. pkt. Oz. Vi lb. I.b. 
Early White Vienna, flesh white . $0.05 $0.25 $0.60 $2.00 
Early Purple Vienna, differing from 
the above in color . . . . .05 .25 .60 2.00 
Lee km 
German, Lauch. —French, Poireau. —Spanish, Puerro. Large Flag Leek. 
Sow the seed in April, in rows one foot apart, and transplant in July. Transplant quite deeply into rows 1 
inches apart, with six inches between the plants. Hoe up the earth around the stems when they begin to grow, so a 
to blanch and make them tender. One ounce of seed will so7V 100 feet of drill. Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb 
Large Flag. A hardy and profitable sort, excellent for winter use ..... $0.05 $0.25 $0.50 $1.7'] 
Large Rouen Winter. Large and of fine flavor. Remains a long time in good condition .05 .30 .60 2.0 
Musselburgh or Carentan. The famous Scotch sort, large, hardy and distinct . .05 .30 .60 2.0 
Lettuce. 
German, Lattich-Snlat. —French, Lailue. —Spanish, Lechuga. 
(For price on Lettuce Plants see Vegetable Plants.) 
Breck’s Black Seeded Tennisball Lettuce. 
The most easily grown of all open-ai 
plants used for salads. It requires a warn 
soil that has had a liberal dressing of weli 
rotted manure and abundant moisture. T 
be of satisfactory quality, the growth shouli 
be rapid and vigorous. Seed may be sown i 
a frame in February or March, the plants se 
out as early as the ground can be worked, a 
light frosts will not injure them. Set th 
plants nine inches apart in the rows, and 1 
inches between the row's. For successiv 
crops sowing may be made every two week 
up to the end of August. To grow Cos sue 
cessfully the seed must besowm early in a hot 
bed, and when large enough transplanted t 
a cold-frame in order to have good plant 
ready to set out when the ground become 
workable. They require tying for a few days 
w’hen grown, to blanch them. PrecEs Posto. 
Market, Pig Poston and Hittinger's Pehn on 
are varieties especially suitable for growin; 
under glass. One ounce of seed will produc- 
about 4000 plants. 
All the Year Round. Medium size, firm heads that do not readily run to seed . 
Big Boston. Suitable for cold frames or open ground ...... 
Breck*s Black Seeded Tennisball. Arlington strain. One of the most popular sorts 
outdoor cultivation. The heads are tender and compact wdth outer leaves 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
Pkt. 
$0.05 
.10 
for 
Oz. 
$0.15 
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