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VADCO SOIL-TESTED SEEDS 
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ENDIVES 
639 Mammoth Big Boston 
75 days. The heads are extra large and compact, finely 
shaped, globular, medium light green, with a slight tinge of 
brown on margins of outer leaves. Leaves are broad, 
smooth, but wavy at edge. The head itself is firm, solid, 
and brittle; the interior is rich creamy yellow. It is very 
early and a sure-heading sort. Our stock is reselected and 
will meet the requirements of the most exacting trucker 
and shipper. We know of no strain that will compare with 
our Mammoth Big Boston. It has given great satisfaction 
to thousands of gardeners in the South year after year. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vilb. 35c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. 
659 New York Lettuce 
80 days. (Wonderful.) Produces immense heads as 
solid as a cabbage. Blanches beautifully; crisp, tender, 
and free from bitterness. The perfect heads measure 12 
to 16 inches across and frequently weight 2 to 3 pounds 
each. Outer leaves tightly overlap and are an attractive 
rich green. The heart is creamy white and the quality 
superb. Largely grown in the West and shipped to eastern 
markets as “Iceberg.” Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y^lb. 50c; lb. 
$1.50; 5 lbs. $6.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. 
$22.50. 
CULTURE: One of the most piquant and tasty salads 
grown; makes a beautiful garnish, and is splendid for greens. 
Sow from August, in rows 18 inches apart, covering seed 
firmly with % inch of soil. Thin plants to 10 to 12 inches 
in the row. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 
pounds, an acre. 
603 Large Green Curled Rose Ribbed 
90 days. The finely cut, rich green leaves blanch in 
the center to an attractive, delicate creamy white. The 
midribs are usually tinged with rose. Flavor is refined, ap¬ 
petizing, and slightly pungent. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 35c; 
lb. $1.00. 
605 Broad Leaved Batavian 
95 days. Frequently called “Escarolle.” Plants are 
large; leaves are broad, thick, somewhat twisted. The 
heart is very compact and blanches readily. While some¬ 
times eaten as a salad, it is usually cooked like spinach. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
The leaves are flat, very dark 
green, deeply cut, but not curled. 
Withstands heat better than the 
Curled. Used largely for flavor¬ 
ing. 
Prices for the above: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; Vilb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
649 Iceberg 
PARSLEY 
CULTURE: Soak seed in water 12 hours before 
planting because of slow germination. One ounce will 
sow 150 feet of row; 5 to 6 pounds, an care. 
797 Double Curled 
A dwarf-growing variety with deeply cut and fine¬ 
ly curled, vivid green leaves. Strong stems and ex¬ 
treme uniformity. Excellent for garnishing dishes and 
for decorative purposes. 
Extra Moss Curled 
A very compact grower with leaves of dark green 
color, curled and finely cut. Used 
extensively by hotels and fine 
restaurants for garnishing. 
795 Plain Leaved 
80 days. Curled, crisp plants of medium size, producing 
medium green, wavy, fringed leaves having edges that are 
tinged with light brown. The heads are compact, medium 
large, with few outer leaves, and most delicious, crisp ten¬ 
der hearts blanched to a silvery white. Withstands quite 
hot weather. Should not be confused with New York, which 
is grown and shipped from the West under the name of 
“Iceberg.” Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. 
$5.00. 
Vadco Selected Big Boston Lettuce No. 639. The Market Gardeners’ Favorite Lettuce. 
