COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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Endive or Escarole 
Endive Green Curled 
Chicago Pickle 
CHICAGO PICKLE (58 days)—Deep green fruit of medium length, 
slightly pointed at both ends, with prominent black spines. True 
stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.00, prepaid. 
SNOW’S FANCY PICKLE (56 days)—A very fine strain of Chicago 
Pickle. The fruit is a little smaller than Chicago Pickle and is used 
for fancy pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.00, prepaid. 
CULTURE—Half ounce to 100 feet of row, 5 lbs. per acre. 
For an early crop sow in the later part of April in rows 20 
inches apart, and thin to 12 inches apart in the row. When the 
outer leaves have reached the length of 6 inches the crop is ready 
for blanching. Select a sunny day for this work, bring the outer 
leaves together over the top of the plant, tie closely together to 
prevent rains from coming through. About two weeks afterwards 
the plants will be blanched and ready for use. Endive is not par¬ 
ticular as to the soil but it must be kept free from weeds until 
plants attain their full size for blanching purposes. For a late crop 
sow about August 10. Number of days: From sowing to cutting 
stage. 
Which Is The Best Endive? 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN (50 days)—A distinct sort with rough, 
prickly fruit. Is used for pickles only. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. 
$2.00, prepaid. 
PARISIAN PICKLE (58 days)—Produces long, thin, crisp fruit, with 
numerous spines, resembling short, stout hairs. The fruit is usually 
gathered as soon as formed when very small, and makes so-called 
“gherkins.” Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. $1.80, prepaid. 
IMPROVED JERSEY PICKLE (56 days)—Fruit short, rather light 
colored, skin thin. Quality very good. Very heavily productive. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.00, prepaid. 
CUCUMBER NATIONAL PICKLE (55 days) 
Also called Packer’s, Heinz’s and Monarch Pickle. 
Robust in growth, bearing extra heavy crop of well¬ 
shaped fruit that shows up well finished when pickled; firm, 
not hollow inside and fresh green in color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
Vt lb. 25c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $7.00, prepaid. 
CUCUMBER BLACK DIAMOND (52 days) 
Fruit well shaped, 8 inches long, produced freely on 
strong, vigorous vines. Skin smooth, intensely dark green. 
An ideal cucumber for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.00; 
5 lbs. $3.00; 10 lbs. $6.00. 
CUCUMBER EARLY FORTUNE (58 days) 
In this country Endive is not an Important vegetable and for 
that reason only a few varieties are offered by the American seed- 
men The sorts we are listing are the best, each representing one 
of the principal forms of this vegetable. The GREEN CURLED is 
the best of the green varieties, STAGHORN the best of the white 
varieties and BATAVIAN FULL HEART is the best broad leaved 
sort. In France and Germany Endive is very popular and should be 
so in this country also, because it stimulates digestion and is bene¬ 
ficial in liver and kidney troubles. It is used as salad and some¬ 
times also boiled. The leaves of Endive are very crisp with a slight¬ 
ly bitter but aromatic taste and form a grand salad, which comes 
early in the fall and can be had up till frost if sown in August. 
ENDIVE CURLY HEAD (92 days) 
The most valuable curled green Endive for market growers. Quite 
early, of large size, very deep-hearted, white ribbed. It is a self- 
blanching variety and does not need tying for blanching purposes. 
Highly attractive in appearance. Can be planted close , plants being 
of very compact growth. Positively the best sort where the market 
demands curled type of Endive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.80; 10 lbs. 
$18.00, prepaid. 
BATAVIAN FULL HEART ENDIVE 
(90 days) 
Improved Batavian. A superior strain. Larger heads, leaves 
broad, thick and tender, the heart well filled out and fairly well 
blanched even without tying. Of pleasant flavor, loaded with health 
promoting salts and vitamins. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.20. 
Reselected stock producing heavy crops of uniform fruit. Early 
Fortune is one of the best cucumbers for shipping. It will hold its 
intense dark green color better and remain in prime condition longer 
than almost any other cucumber. The fruit is 9*6 inches long, 2V6 
inches through, tapering at both ends, skin smooth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $45.00, prepuld. 
CUCUMBER WOODRUFF’S HYBRID 
(62 days) 
Very handsome In appearance. Fine for shipping as well as for 
the local market. Holds its dark green color well and stays in edible 
condition for many days. It is a main crop variety, is fairly pro¬ 
lific. Fruit tapering at both ends 10 Inches long, 3 inches through. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
CUCUMBER STRAIGHT 8 (58 days) straight, 
rounded at both ends, regularly 8 inches in length, from 1% 
to 2 inches in diameter, of rich deep green color without 
striping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $2.00. 
CUCUMBER DELTUS (65 days)—Deltus is a fancy sort that is 
equally suitable for growing under glass as well ns in the field. The 
fruit is 8 to 10 inches long, perfectly straight, uniform in diameter, 
has blunt ends, smooth, rich dark green skin and crisp, tender, solid 
white flesh that is very deep. It is the darkest green cucumber 
known. Has very few seeds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $2.00. 
LICE ON VINE CROPS (Aphis). An excellent bulletin giving 
information on how to get rid of aphis and other “bugs” was issued 
and will be sent free to you if you’ll write to: Iowa Agricultural 
Experiment Station, Ames, Iowa. Ask for circular No. 90. Insect 
Enemies of Melons and Cucumbers In Iowa. 
ITALIAN RED RIB ENDIVE (95 days) 
Also called Pancaller, is a large curled variety with green leaves 
and a faint pink stripe on the outside of the base leaves. Pkt. 6c; 
oz. 10c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $7.00, prepaid. 
CTArUDDM A handsome variety, forming a 
O 1 UlNUl V Cj V ery full rosette 14 to 16 Inches 
in diameter. It does not go to seed If transplanted from the hotbed. 
This is a very important feature. It may be brought to market 
early, when it is a “money maker.” It Is of beautiful appearance 
and fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. 
$10.00, prepaid. (100 days). 
GREEN CURLED ENDIVE (95 days) 
Standard variety, producing beautifully curled leaves, crisp, ten¬ 
der and blanches cream white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. 
$6.50. 
FRENCH ENDIVE—Same as Witloof Chicory, see page 32. 
An annual plant about 3 feet high, strongly aro- 
Vlll matic, .used for flavoring pickles, sauces. The 
seed is used by some for flavoring sauerkraut. 
Sow early in April in rows 12 to 15 in. apart and again in 
June to have fresh dill late in summer and fall. Dill can be 
used also in dry state. As a rule is a paying crop. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; lb. 80c. 
WE FILL SEED ORDERS THE SAME 
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