Selected Vegetable Seeds 
JOHH WILK CO., Inc. 
ENDIVE 
Ready for use 70 days after soic{)ig. 
One ounce will sow 15U feet of drill. 
For first crop sow about the middle of May, 
and for succession in June and July. 
♦Broad-Leaved, or Batavian (Escarolle). Long, 
broad-leaved; hearts of pure golden yellow. 
Fine for salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., yk lb. 
70c. 
Green Curled Winter. Finely curled; easily 
blanched. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 54 lb. 65c. 
♦White Moss Curled. Very tender. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 54 lb. 70c. 
HERBS 
Sweet, Pot and Medicinal 
Anise. Used for garnishing, seasoning and 
cordials. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Balm. Leaves used medicinally. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
25c. 
Basil, Sweet. The leaves are used for flavoring 
soups, stews and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c. 
Borage. Flowers excellent for bees. Leaves 
used in salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Caraway. Used in bread, pastry and meats. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c. 
Catnip. For bee pasture. Leaves and young 
shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
Chives. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 
for 40c., oz. 80c., oz. $1.50. 
Coriander. Used for seasoning and confection¬ 
ery. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Dill. Leaves are used for flavoring pickles, 
soups and sauces. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Florence Fennel. Roots used for salads. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c. 
Hop Seed. Pkt. 15c. 
Lavender (True). Valuable for its perfume. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Majoram, Sweet. Used for flavoring, can be 
dried easily for Winter use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
25c. 
Rosemary. Leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 35c. 
Saffron. Used for coloring certain dishes, also 
for flavoring. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c, 
Sage. Used for dressing and flavoring. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c. 
Summer Savory (Bohnenkraut). Used for 
flavoring beans. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
Sorrel. Used in salads and Spinach for flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c. 
Thyme. Used for seasoning. A tea made of 
this is good for headache. Pkt. 15c., oz. 60c. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
One ounce will produce 20(X) plants. 
Ready in 70 days after transplanting. 
Sow and cultivate like Cabbage. A valuable 
plant for greens. 
♦Dwarf Green Curled German. Very curly, 
tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 
34 lb. 90c. 
Dwarf Green Scotch. Very dwarf and com¬ 
pact. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 65c. 
Half Tall Emerald. A variety of which the 
leaves grow thickly; moss curled, of very dark 
green color. Pkt. 20c., 5^ oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
♦Siberian Kale or Sprouts. Very hardy; ready 
tor use early in Spring. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
54 lb. 75c. 
♦Tall Green Scotch. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 
00 c. 
KOHL-RABI 
Ready for use in 60 days from sowing. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Sow the seed in May in rows 8 inches apart. 
Transplant as Cabbage, but in hoeing be care¬ 
ful not to throw earth into the heart of the 
plant or the bulb will not mature properly. 
♦Wilk’s Extra Large Delicious. A white Kohl- 
Rabi of vigorous growth, producing very 
large-sized bulbs, which keep well and are 
of fine flavor. A late variety, valuable for 
Fall and Winter use. Fine for exhibition. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.50. 
Early White Vienna. Handsome, early va¬ 
riety; bulbs of medium size and of very fine 
flavor. A good forcing variety for very 
early use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.00. 
Early Purple Vienna. Differs very little from 
White Vienna, only in color, which is purple; 
flesh white. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.00. 
Kohl-rabi, Delicious 
LEEK 
100 days to maturity from sowing. 
One ounce wilt sozv 200 feet of drill. 
Sow early in Spring in drills 6 inches apart 
and 1 inch deep. When about 6 inches high, 
transplant them in rows 12 inches apart and as 
deep as possible, but do not cover the young 
center leaves. Water, if dry, when planting out. 
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