CHICORY 
Witlonf days). Sometimes called “French Endive” and grown principally for the roots, which, when 
TT iiiuui . 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 trim¬ 
med 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. 
Lnrnp RnnfpH days). The roots of this variety when mature are cut in small piece.s, dried and roasted, 
uuiyc ixuuicu. a,nd used to mix with, or as a substitute for coffee. Sow in the early spring in light, rich 
soil 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; Vi lb., 45c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
Italian (Cicoria Catalogna) . See Dandelion, page 15. 
CORN SALAD 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long. 
Witloof Chicory 
(French Endive) 
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 V4 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. 
Brood-Leaved. 
Wonder Collards 
CRESS 
linlnnrl days). This variety stays 
(jpiUiIU. 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; V4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; 
5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. 
FinP Tiirlprl (Pepper Grass), (45 
Fine V.vUri(;;u <jays). 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 14 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; V4 
lb., 20c; lb., 60c, 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 shal¬ 
low running streams, but may be readily 
grown in any moist soil or in a damp 
hotbed of moderate temperature. Often 
grows luxuriantly 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; V4 lb., 90c; lb., $2.75, 
postpaid. 
COLLARDS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; four ounces will produce sufficient plants to set an acre. 
Culture: Sow from March to July for cabbage either in beds to be trans¬ 
planted 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. 
^niif-horn North Carolina Short Stem). (80 days). 
JUUlllcill jiiui I Jlcill. known Collard, and in the South 
will thrive under conditions where it would be almost impossible to grow 
cabbage. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
White Cabbage. 
(80 days). A popular variety similar in appear¬ 
ance to Southern Short Stem. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Cabbage Head. (JlSd 
Southern Collard. A large percentage produce soft heads, formed by the 
folding of the center leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 
$4.50, postpaid. 
\A/nnHpr days). A selection from White Cabbage Collard, with 
WOnaer. ^ trifle lighter foliage, but hardier, and later in running 
to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
I niiicinnn days). Developed by Dr. Julian C. Miller, of 
L.uuibiuiiu jwcci. Louisiana State University, and bred to pro¬ 
duce a uniform plant, with more leaf and less stem. Similar to “Wonder” 
Collard. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
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