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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. 
DEEP HEART FRINGED 
90 Days. 1940 All-America Bronze Medal Winner. In 
type it is between Full Heart Batavian and Green Curled, 
but more upright in growth than either. Leaf very deeply 
cut and curled. Instead of lying flat on the ground, the 
outer leaves turn upward making it less susceptible to 
bottom rots. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 Ib. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
GREEN CURLED 
95 Days. The hardiest variety. The flnely divided leaves 
are of a dark green color, giving it a mossy appearance; 
easily blanched to a flne white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, ^ lb. 30c, 
lb. $1.00. 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN 
90 Days. 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, 
34 lb. 30c, lb. $1.90. 
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, 34 lb. 50c, 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 
65 Days. A flnely 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. 10, 34 lb. 20c, 
Ib. 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 
65 Days. 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. 
EARLIEST WHITE VIENNA 
60 Days. Greenish-white outside, with clear white flesh 
within. Smooth short leaf; good for forcing fine quality. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
SMOOTH LEAF or SPRING KALE 
60 Days. A hardy, quick growing, smooth leaf variety. 
For succession, should be sown about every 10 days in order 
to have it young and tender. Oz. 10c, 34 lb. 15c, lb. 30c. 
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. 26c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. 
$2.25. 
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