CHICORY 
Witloof (110 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., 10c; oz., 450; %4 Ib., $1.50; Ib., 
$5.00, postpaid. 
Lar e Roote d (100 days). The roots of this variety when mature are cut in small pieces, dried and roasted, 
; & * 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; 44 Ib., 450; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Italian (Cicoria Catalogna). see Dandelion, page 15. 
CORN SALAD WitlootChioory 
(Prench Endive) 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long. 
A hardy plant, forming rosettes of tender, edible leaves, and apart, pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants are 
sometimes called ‘Lamb’s Lettuce.’’ It is used for greens, like large enough, thin out to 6 inches in the row. Cultivation same as 
spinach, or as a salad. It can be sown in the spring and will mature for spinach. 
in 60 days, or in the Fall, and will winter over like Spinach, if 
given a little protection. Sow % inch deep in rows 12 to 18 inches 

. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25¢; %4 Ib., 800; Ib., 
Broad-Leavediacs west sion has eae 
CRESS 
(60 days). This variety stays (60 days). A distinct 
Upland. green the year round, and Water Cress. variety with small 
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 
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 
enough, thin out so as to stand 6 inches hotbed of moderate temperature. Often 
apart. 1 ounce will plant a row 106 feet grows luxuriantly in ordinary ditches 
long; 3 to 5 pounds will sow an acre. where the soil never becomes dry and 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c3; % Ib., 40c; Ib., hard. One ounce will produce 3000 to 
$1.50; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. 5000 plants. Pkt., 20c; oz., $1.00; 14 Ib., 
$3.50; 1b., $12.00, postpaid. 

Wonder Collards 
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 transplanted 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. 
or North Carolina Short 
Southern Short Stem. Goto gage). the best 
known Collard, and in the South will thrive under condi- 
tions where it would be almost impossible to grow cabbage. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., 
$3.25, postpaid. 
: (80 days). A popular variety 
White Cabbage. similar in appearance to Southern 
Short Stem. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 144 Ib., 25c; Ihb., 
75c; 5 lbs., $3.25, postpaid. 
+ : 75 days). A cross 
Tait’s Thorobred Heading. 27,02), A rons 
Cabbage and Southern Collard. A large percentage produce 
soft heads, formed by the folding of the center leaves. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 144 lb., 55c; Ib., $1.85; 5 lbs., $8.75, postpaid. 


A Field OF 
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HEADING COLLARDS 


W d (75 days). A selection from White Cabbage 
Onder. Collard, with a trifle lighter foliage, but 
hardier, and later in running to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 30c; lb., 85c; 5 Ibs., $4.00, postpaid. 
ea days). Developed by Dr. Julian 
Louisiana Sweet. he Ried of thos icteistd fe State 
University, and bred to produce a uniform plant, with 
more leaf and less stem. Similar to ‘‘Wonder’ Collard. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 25c; lb., 85c; 5 Ibs., $4.00, postpaid. 
Tait’s Heading Collards 

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