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Endive 
O^. per 100 Ft.; 4 Lbs. per Acre 
A very wholesome vegetable which can 
be used as a salad, a garnish or boiled 
for greens or as a flavor for soups. 
Culture—Fof an early supply sow April 15th; for main 
crop, from the beginning to the middle of Summer. 
Plant the seed! V 2 in. deep in* rows 18 ins. apart and 
when well started thin the plants to 8 to 12 ins. apart. 
When the leaves are 8 ins. long they are ready for 
blanching. Select a dry day, gather the outer leaves in 
the hand and tie closely together over the center. Ex' 
eluding the light makes the inside leaves crisp, tender, 
tasty and white. In 3 to 4 weeks they will be blanched 
ready for use. To provide for a Winter salad, dig the 
plants before killing frosts, allowing plenty of soil with 
the roots. Pack closely together, store in a cellar and 
keep dark as possible. 
GREEN CURLED 
95 Days—The most popular variety 16 to 18 
ins. in diameter, finely cut, feathery leaves, 
rich green in color which blanch a creamy 
white. Fine for Fall and Winter use. 
BATAVIAN BROAD LEAVED 
OR ESCAROLLE 
90 Days—A favorite variety 16 ins. in diam¬ 
eter with broad leaves, twisted and waved, of 
a bright green color. Forms a very compact 
heart which blanches to creamy white. 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN 
90 Days—An improved' Batavian of very fine 
quality, recommended for market gardeners 
and shippers. Larger and broader leaves with 
deep, full compact well blanched hearts of 
buttery texture. 
WHITE CURLED 
100 Days—A small sort 12 to 13 ins. in diam¬ 
eter with finely curled pale green leaves. Very 
tender and almost white when blanched. 
FRENCH ENDIVE 
This European delicacy known as Witloof 
Chicory is listed on Page 27. 
Kohl Rabi 
Oz> per 100 Ft.; 4 Lbs. per Acre 
This plant forms a turnip'shaped bulb above the ground 
on a cabbage-like root. Use when the bulbs are young 
and tender, 2 to 21/2 ins. in diameter. Remove the 
outer skin before boiling and prepare the same way as 
turnips. Kohl Rabi combines a mild flavor of both cab¬ 
bage and turnip. Properly prepared, it is almost equal 
to cauliflower. 
Culture—Plant in early Spring and at intervals of 10 
days for a succession until hot weather. Sow in light 
rich soil, V 2 in. deep in rows 18 ins. apart. When 
established, thin to 3 to 6 ins. in the row. Cultivate 
like cabbage. Early crops are forced in hotbeds and 
treated the same as directed for early cabbage. For Fall 
crops, plant the last of July. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA 
55 to 60 Days—The best variety for either 
forcing or garden culture. Plants dwarf, short¬ 
leaved with slender stems. Bulbs 2 to 3 ins. 
in diameter, globular, very light green. Flesh 
white, tender and crisp. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 
60 Days—Same characteristics as the Early 
White Vienna except color. Leaves dark 
green, stained purple. Bulbs purple with white 
flesh, very mild, crisp and tender. 
Gre«n Curled Endive 
Fennel or Finocchio 
1 Oz. per 100 Ft.; 4 Lbs. per Acre 
LARGE GREEN OR WHITE 
80 Days—This variety is generally grown for 
feeding cattle. They are edible only if pulled 
when young. Bulbs mature 6 to 8 ins. in 
diameter. 
An Italian vegetable which is now grown 
extensively in this country. Agreeable 
aromatic flavor, somewhat resembling 
celery, but with sweet taste like the 
flavor of anise. The stalks, resembling 
celery, form a bulb at the base. Eat the 
stalks the same as celery or as a salad, 
sliced raw, or served boiled with a cream 
dressing. 
Culture—Sow in June or July V 2 in. 
deep in rows 18 ins. apart and thin to 
6 ins. in the row. The plant should be 
earthed up when half grown in order to 
blanch it. Cultivate like celery. 
FLORENCE (Italian or Messina) 
The variety used for home, market 
gardeners and shipping. Plants grow 
36 ins. high, branching habit with dense 
feathery foliage. Bulb firm and oval. 
ENDIVE 
Pkt. 
ViOz. 
Oz. 
1/4 Lb. 
Lb. 
Green Curled. 
..^0.05 $0.10 $0.15 $0.40 
$1.25 
Batavian Broad Leaved 
or 
Escarolle . 
.10 
.15 
.40 
1.25 
Full Heart Batavian . . . 
. . .05 
.10 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
White Curled .. . 
. . .05 
.10 
.15 
.40 
1.25 
French Endive. 
. . .05 
.10 
.15 
.55 
1.50 
^ FENNEL OR FINOCCHIO 
Florence or Italian. . . . 
. . .10 
• • 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
KOHL RABI 
Early White Vienna. . . 
. . .10 
.15 
.25 
.75 
2.50 
Early Purple Vienna. . . 
. . .10 
.15 
.25 
.75 
2.50 
Large Green or White. 
. . .10 
.15 
.50 
1.75 
