CHICORY 
Witloof. (110 days). Sometimes called “French Endive” and grown principally for the roots, 
which, when forced, produce a popular salad. The roots are grown during the summer, and 
forced in the fall and winter. The parsnip-like roots are dug in the fall. The tops are cut 
off within an inch of the crown, and are trimmed to a uniform length of 9 inches. To force, 
the roots are set 2 inches apart, and covered with soil. If a quick growth is desired, mulch 
with fresh manure. Water twice a week, and keep at a temperature of about 70°. The new 
leaf growth forms a compact head similar in shape to Cos Lettuce. 1 ounce will sow a row 
100 feet long; 3 to 5 pounds for an acre. Sow in the early spring % inch deep in rows 
18 inches apart, and thin the plants to 4 inches in the row. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Large Rooted. (100 days). The roots of this variety when mature are cut in small pieces, 
dried and roasted, and used to mix with, or as a substitute for coffee. Sow in the early 
spring in light, rich soil Mi inch deep in rows 18 inches apart. When the plants are large 
enough, thin to 4 inches in the row. 1 ounce will sow a row 100 feet long; 3 to 5 pounds 
for an acre. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; )4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
Italian (Cicoria Catalogna). See Dandelion, page 15. 
CORN SALAD 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long. 
A hardy plant, forming rosettes of tender, edible leaves, and sometimes called “Lamb’s 
Lettuce.” It is used for greens, like spinach, or as a salad. It can be sown in the spring 
and will mature in 60 days, or in the fall, and will winter over like Spinach, if given a little 
protection. Sow % inch deep in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, pressing the soil firmly over the 
seed. When the plants are large enough, thin out to 6 inches in the row. Cultivation same as 
for spinach. 
Broad-Leaved. (45 days). Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Mi lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. Witloof Chicory (French Endive) 
CRESS 
Upland. (60 days). This variety stays green the year round, and has a flavor similar to Water 
Cress. It can be used for “greens” like Spinach, or as a salad. Sow % inch deep in rows 12 to 18 
inches apart, either in the spring or fall, and when the plants are large enough, thin out so as to 
stand 6 inches apart. 1 ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 3 to 5 pounds will sow an acre. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; )4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. 
Fine Curled (Pepper Grass). (45 days). Small plants with frilled or curled leaves, which have a 
pungent taste when young. Used for garnishing. As Curled Cress soon runs to seed, and then 
becomes useless, it is well to sow at intervals of two weeks, from March to October. Sow % inch 
deep in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, and when the plants are large enough, thin to 6 inches in the 
row. 1 ounce will sow a row 100 feet long. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Mt lb., 20c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Cabbage Head. (75 days). A cross between 
Wakefield Cabbage and Southern Collard. A large percentage 
produce soft heads, formed by the folding of the center leaves. 
Grows about 15 inches high, and is very hardy. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
Ml lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
White Cabbage. (80 days). This popular .variety is more at¬ 
tractive in appearance than Southern Short Stem; the flavor is 
better and it has a white stem. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Ml lb., 20c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
Water Cress. (60 days). A distinct variety with small oval leaves of a 
delicious piquant flavor. Does best when sown lightly in the early spring 
along the edges of creeks or shallow running streams, but may be 
readily grown in any moist soil 
or in a damp hotbed of moderate 
temperature. Often grows luxur¬ 
iantly in ordinary ditches where 
the soil never becomes dry and 
hard. The seed only has to be 
sown once, as the plants increase 
rapidly. One ounce will produce 
3000 to 5000 plants, Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 30c; ^ lb., 90c; lb., $2.75, 
postpaid. 
Southern Short Stem Collards 
COLLARDS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 4 ounces will produce 
sufficient plants to set an acre. 
Water 
Cress 
Culture: Sow from March to July for cabbage either in beds to 
be transplanted when large enough, or in rows where the plants 
are to stand. The rows should be at least 3 feet apart, allowing 
24 to 30 inches between the plants in the row. 
Louisiana Sweet. (80 days). Developed by Dr. Julian C. Miller, 
of the Louisiana State University, and bred to produce a uniform 
plant, with a deep, compact rosette center. Grows 2 feet high, and 
differs from the White Cabbage Collard in that it is lighter in 
color without any purplish cast, has more leaf and less stem, 
and of superior flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; )4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 
5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
Tail's Cabbage Head Collards 
Southern Short Stem. (80 days). The best known variety, and 
in the South will thrive and yield a bountiful return under con¬ 
ditions where it would be almost impossible to grow cabbage. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
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