C H ICO RY 
Wltloof 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 
RnntpH days). The roots of this variety when mature are cut in small pieces, dried and roasted, 
IxOOiea. and 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; 45c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
Italian (Cicoria Catalogna) . See Dandelion, page 15. 
CORN SALAD 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long. 
Wltloof 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 y^. 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-Leoved. 
Wonder CoUards 
CRESS 
I I I „ J (60 days). This variety stays 
Upiana. gj-een the year round, and 
has a flavor similar to Water Cress. It 
can be used for “greens” like Spinach, 
or as a salad. Sow 14 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., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 ll>-. 30c; lb., 
$1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, 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 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; 14 
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 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. 
North Carolina Short Stem). (80 days). 
..luuiiiciii Jiiuii Jicm. rpj^g 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 U*-. 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
Whil-P r'nhhnnfi days). A popular variety similar in appear- 
TT I lie V<UUUUyc. ance to Southern Short Stem. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; V4 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Cabbage Head. 
Southern Collard. A large percentage produce soft heads, formed by the 
folding of the center leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 
5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
\A/r»nrlpr days). A selection from White Cabbage Collard, with 
VVOnUcr. ^ trifle lighter foliage, but hardier, and later in running 
to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
I oiilcirinn days). Developed by Dr. Julian C. Miller, of 
UUUlhlUIIU JWccl. 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 25c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
Tait’s Cabbage Head Collards 
Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted. Write for special prices In large quantities 
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA [ 11 ] 
