Do you grow Chicory? It is delicious in winter, especially for salads 

Michell’s Cucumbers 
(Fr.) Gurken 
Cetriolo (ital.) 
One ounce will sow 60 hills; 2 to 3 
pound, an acre 
Concombre (Ger.) 
Plant when the ground has become thor- 
oughly warmed, in hills 4 feet each way, 8 
seeds in a hill. When the second set of leaves 
has formed, thin out to 4 plants in a hill. A 
type of beetle attacks this crop occasionally, 
which can be conquered by spraying the vines 
with Arsenate of Lead; when this is used, 
always wash the fruits thoroughly before using. 
If the foliage is attacked beneath by aphis or 
green fly, a spraying with Black Leaf 40 is 
usually very effective. 
A & C CUKE. 67 days. A proven leader 
for both home garden and market gar- 
den use. Fruits nearly cylindrical, 234 
inches in 
inches in diameter, 9 to 11 
length. Seed cavity exceptionally small. 
Very good slicer. 
PKtslOch Ooze. 35CAnI/4 
ibyesileZos 
Arlington White Spine. 62 days. This is the 
leading sort for the home or market garden, 
and with those who make a specialty of 
growing them under glass. Fruits smooth, 
deep green to the tip, and measure uni- 
formly 8 inches in length. It has few seeds, 
making it valuable for slicing or pickling. 
PKt- 1 0e:70z.,-30¢s) Va Ib: 1:00; 
Colorado. 68 days. Long; green. Popular be- 
cause of excellent shape and good color. 
Unusually productive and highly resistant to 
disease. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.25. 
Davis Perfect. 65 days. Fruits uniform in 
shape and size, often measuring 10 to 12 
inches in length, dark green all over, quite 
smooth. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
Early Fortune. 64 days. One of the finest 
Cucumbers of the White Spine type. The 
medium length, dark green fruits hold their 
color for a long time after pickling; flesh 
$760 very crisp. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 4 Ib., 
Early Market. 60 days. A new dark green 
variety of uniform shape and size, aver- 
aging 8 inches in length. Excellent for 
slicing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % Ib., $1.00. 

Gherkin or Burr. For pickling only. The small 
fruits are about 2 inches long, of thick, 
rounded form, very prickly when green. 
Pkt:/) 10c70z:,, 35¢c,9 1/4 Ib. $1525; 
Improved Long Green. 67 days. Well known 
standard variety. Its dark color makes it 
desirable for market, The vines are vigorous 
and productive. Fruits are formed almost as 
early as the short sorts and average 1 foot 
in length. Pkt., 10c;7 0z., 35c; 4 Ib., $1.25. 
Michell’s Forcer. 72 days. Extra long, dark 
green, fine quality. Handled properly will 
average 234 inches in diameter and 15 inches 
in length. Suitable for both greenhouse 
forcing and outdoor culture. Quality and 
color stand up well in transit. Pkt., 15c; 
6z- 60c7814) Ib: $1,803" 150 lby, $3.50: 
Straight 8. Fine dark green color, free of white 
tips. Grows 8 inches long by about 11/4 inches 
thick and is of remarkably uniform straight 
shape. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
Climbing. 66 days. A trellis variety used for 
shade as well as eating purposes. The vine 
is very ornamental and produces extra long, 
light green fruits in abundance. Pkt., 10c; 
Roz S0Gh8/4 [by $1.00! 
National Association Pickling. 56 days. A 
highly desirable, very extensively used pick- 
ling strain developed at the Michigan Aagri- 
cultural College in collaboration with the 
National Pickle Packer’s Association. Fruits 
dark green, symmetrical,.with thick walls, 
full ended, slightly shorter than Chicago \ 
Pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; Y% Ib., $1.00. 
Coriander 
Herb used for flavoring, etc. 
Y4 0z., 30c; Y2 oz., 50c; oz., 90c. 
Pkt 25c; 

English Forcing Cucumbers 
These are fine for growing in hotbed frames 
during the summer months, in preference to 
the open ground. They may also be grown 
under glass in greenhouses during the winter, 
producing enormous fruits, generally 1 to 2 
feet long and 3 inches in diameter. They have 
a delicate flavor and very few seeds; for slic- 
ing, no other sorts can approach them. 
Lockie’s Perfection. A favorite standard va- 
riety. Pkt. 10 seeds, 25c; 100 seeds, $2.25. 
ie pemea Pkt. 10 seeds, 25c; 100 seeds, 
Telegraph. Smooth fruits, 14 to 16 inches 
long. Pkt. 10 seeds, 25c; 100 seeds, $2.25. 
Tender and True. Long. Pkt. 10 seeds, 25c; 
100 seeds, $2.25. 
Not available for the duration. 
Upland Cress 
Sow thickly in early spring, in drills 1 foot 
apart, and follow every two weeks, up to 
August 1, with a new sowing. It is prepared 
with either a little salt and vinegar, or with- 
out. Makes a very tasty salad. 
Upland. 45 days. Pkt., 15c; 
oz., 30c. 
Water Cress 
This may be sown early in spring near the 
brink of a pond of spring water or stream of 
running water. Scatter the seed and it will 
sprout and grow rapidly; once established, it 
remains for years, reseeding itself. 
True Erfurt. Pkt., 20c; 4 oz., 40c; YJ oz., 
60c; oz., $1.00. 
Dandelion 
Pissenlit (Fr.) Loewenzahn (Ger.) 
Dente de leone (Ital.) 
Seed should be sown in spring, in a bed where 
the plants should remain for the season; late 
in the fall, cover the bed with a movable 
sash or leaves or salt hay for protection. 
Italian (Cichoria Catalogna). A new _ intro- 
duction in this country. and in great demand 
as greens. The main stalk produces leaves 
resembling the broad-leaved variety, but 
much greater in length. It is cut and bunch- 
ed same as asparagus. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c. 
Thick-Leaved or Cabbaging. This is far su- 
perior to the common variety, having much 
broader and longer foliage. We offer a very 
fine stock. Pkt., 15c; VY oz., 50c; oz., 90c; 
VAN beeS2ulios 
Arlington Thick-Leaved (French Broad-Leaved). 
The most popular variety. Plant rather 
upright, forming a 20-inch rosette of large, 
broad leaves which are thick and easily 
blanched. Also known as Improved Thick- 
Leaved. Pkt., 15¢c; 5 oz., 50c; oz., 90c; 
Y4 |b., $2.75. 
Common French. Low-growing type, early and 
hardy. Plants spread 16 to 20 inches, with 
closely formed center and fairly large, cut 
leaves. Pkt., 15c; YW oz., 50c; oz., 90c; 
VAD upeel oi . 
VoNoze. 20¢c; 
Fennel 
Finocchio or Florence. Herb. Pkt., 25c; 1/4 oz., 
30c; oz., 90c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
Sweet. Herb. Pkt., 25c; Yq oz., 30c; VW oz., 
50c; oz., 90c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
Herbs 
See complete list on page 17. 
Garlic Sets 
Ail (Fr.) Knoblauch (Ger.) Aglio (ital.) 
One pound will sow 200 feet of row 
A hardy flavoring Onion, used extensively 
in the French method of cooking. Lb., 40c; 
5 Ibs., $1.80; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 
Dill 
An herb used extensively for culinary pur- 
poses and for putting with Cucumbers when 
pickling. Grows 2'% feet high. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 30c; 4 Ib., $1.00. 
Endive - Chicory 
Chicoree (Fr.) Endivien (Ger.} 
Indivia (!tal.) 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row 
Sow from June to August, in shallow drills; 
when 2 inches high, thin out to 10 inches 
apart. When well developed, tie the plants 
together at the top, to blanch the inner leaves; 
do not tie up when the leaves are wet. If the 
plants are protected they may be left outdoors 
till Christmas. If wanted for later use they 
may be lifted late in autumn and placed in a 
dry, cool cellar, covering the roots with soil. 
Full-Heart Batavian. 71 days. (Escarolle). 
Leaves broad, light green, nearly plain. Pkt. 
Oc; 0279 25c70/40 lbs. SOc, 
Giant Fringed. 76 days. Oyster Endive. Large, 
white heart and broad, fringed leaves. Heads 
measure 15 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ 2567 0/4 Ibs. 80c: 
Improved Green Curled. An improvement over 
the common green variety, producing a 
larger head and thicker leaves. Pkt., 10c; 
OZe2 > Cual/A ibe SOc: 
White Curled. 73 days. (Self-blanching). This 
is the finest White Curled variety; always 
Crisps andi tenders Pkt Oc mOZzs mez DG" 
Y |b., 80c. 
Eggplant 
Aubergine (Fr.) Eierpflanze (Ger.) 
Petonciano (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce 1000 to 2000 plants 
Sow seed in March in hotbeds, and when 
3 inches high transplant into boxes or small 
pots. Plant outdoors in May or June or after 
the weather has become permanently warm, 
in rows 3 feet apart, with the plants set 2 feet 
apart in the row. 
Black Beauty. 80 days. An extra-early, large, 
almost black variety with few seeds. Very 
prolificius Pkt OCs11/5) OZ, 50C oz. S5c> 
Ya Ib., $2.50. 
Florida High Bush. 85 days. A prolific high 
bush type, bearing its dark purple fruits well 
above the ground. Has proven a good ship- 
per. Gaining in popularity. Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 
SOG OZ COG an De 2D: 
New York Improved. 83 days. An old standard 
sort that is quite large and more elongated 
than Black Beauty, with a rich purple color. 

Pkt." 10¢7 15 0z 506." 0z4 98567145 Ib, 
$2.50. 
Eggplant Plants 
Ready May 15 
New York Improved and Black Beauty. 
Pot-grown. Doz., $1.00; 100, $8.50. Not 
mailable. 

Hop-Vine 
Besides being used for culinary and medi- 
cinal purposes, this makes a valuable shade 
plant. It is hardy and rarely winter-kills. The 
Hops are gathered about September and stored 
for use on a dry floor, or hung in bags. 
Green Variety. Pot-grown plants. 30c each; 
doz., $3.00 

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