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WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD. 
ENDIVE 
CULTURE.—Endive is an excellent Autumn and Winter 
salad. Sow seed late in the Spring, or even as late as July, 
in shallow drills, 15 inches apart, and when plants are strong 
thin out to about a foot apart. To blanch, gather up the 
outer leaves over the center of the plant and tie them to¬ 
gether at their tips. Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill. 
GREEN CURLED 
The hardiest variety. The finely divided leaves are of a 
dark green color, giving it a mossy appearance; easily blanch¬ 
ed to a fine white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 3^ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
BROAD LEAF BATAVIAN (Escarolle) 
The broad leaves, twisted and waved, are of bright green 
with middle ribs nearly white. The inner leaves blanch 
to a creamy white. Tie up for blanching. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN 
A distinctly improved form of Broad Leaf Batavian. Plant 
medium large, with deep, full, compact, well-balanced heart 
of infolded broad leaves, thick and buttery in texture and of 
splendid quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb- 3t)c, lb. $1.25 
FENNEL (Finocchia) 
CULTURE.—Plant the seed and treat about the same 
way as for Celery. 
FLORENCE FENNEL 
Valuable for home and market gardens. The plants grow 
quite bushy, about 3 feet high, with broad overlapping leaves 
forming a bulb-like root or vegetable at the base of the stem, 
which is frequently used as a celery, is sweet and aromatic. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 53c, lb. $1.50. 
KALE 
Extensively grown in this locality and also in the South 
during the Fall, Winter and Spring. The plant is more hardy 
than cabbage, and makes excellent greens for Winter and 
Spring use. The quality is improved rather than injured by 
frost. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 150 feet. 
Usually sown broadcast, 4 to 5 pounds per acre. 
SIBERIAN CURLED 
A finely curled, spreading, low-growing variety. The 
leaves, when properly cooked, make a very palatable dish of 
greens. The plant is very hardy. The leaves are long and of 
an attractive, bright green color. Oz. 10c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 
5 lbs. $1.75. 
KOHL-RABI 
CULTURE.—This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where 
it is extensively grown for feeding cattle as well as for table 
use. The bulb is formed above the ground, and if used when 
young and tender, makes a most delicate dish for the table. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
SLOW-SEEDING SIBERIAN CURLED 
As its name implies, it is a long standing or slow seeding 
variety; being a decided improvement over the old Siberian 
Curled, in that it not only stands longer before going to seed 
but it is also more beautifully curled. It is a hardy, vigorous 
sort and will almost stand zero weather. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
34 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, 5 lbs. $3.25. 
SMOOTH LEAF or SPRING KALE 
A hardy, quick growing, smooth leaf variety. For succes¬ 
sion, should be sown about every 10 days in order to have it 
young and tender. Oz. 10c, 34 lb. 15c, lb. 30c. 
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EARLIEST WHITE VIENNA 
Greenish-white outside, with clear white flesh within. 
Smooth short leaf; good for forcing fine quality. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, 34 lb. 5ac, lb. $1.50. 
LEEK 
CULTURE.—Sow the seed 
and care for the young 
plants same as for onions, 
but they need a little more 
room. One ounce to 150 feet 
of row. 
LARGE AMERICAN 
Produces a large, thick 
stem and of mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 60c, 
lb. $2.25. 
LONDON FLAG 
One of the hardiest and 
best for Winter use. Pkt. 
10c oz. 25c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. 
$2.25. 
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