
Escarolle—Improved Florida Deep Heart 
ENDIVE 
Sow \% to 1 pound in seed-bed to plant an acre, or plant 
1 to 1% pounds per acre in the field. 
For the garden sow one packet in seed-bed for 50 plants 
to set 40 feet of row, or plant one packet to 40 feet of 
row for a family of 3 or 4 people. 
CuLtTurE. Plant from August to February in seed-beds or in 
the fields or garden the same as lettuce. Set in rows 1% to 2 
feet apart and 9 inches apart in the rew. Soil and fertilizer 
requirements are the same as for lettuce. (See page 21.) 
The bleached center leaves of Endive make a delicious salad 
used raw, especially when mixed with lettuce and other green 
salads. It is also valuable for greens boiled like spinach. 
The number of days indicated after each variety is the num- 
ber of days from seed planting in the field or garden to edible 
or harvest stage. 
Prices quoted are postpaid. 
Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
ESCAROLLE—IMPROVED FLORIDA DEEP HEART. 
(90 days.) One of the very best and most profitable types to 
grow commercially. In great demand on northern markets, 
and well adapted to Florida soil and climatic conditions. The 
leaves are large, broad, thick, slightly crumpled, of medium 
green color, with thick, nearly white midribs. Our improved 
stock of this variety is of the full-heart type, developing an 
upright grewth, producing a very heavy, thick matted plant 
with large, deep, well-blanched creamy white hearts. This 
improved variety has completely replaced the old Broad Leaved 
Batavian in commercial production. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; 4 Ib. 45c; 1 Ib. $1.50 
GREEN CURLED. (Green Ribbed, Ruffec Strain.) 
(95 days.) Sometimes called “Chicory.” A hardy vigorous 
sort, with deep green, curled, finely cut leaves, giving a mossy 
appearance. The midrib is thick, broad, green, tender and 
fleshy. A dense mass of deeply divided leaves forms the head 
which blanches readily to a beautiful creamy white. The plant 
is hardy and vigorous. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 45c; 1 Ib. $1.50 
DEEP HEART FRINGED. (90 days.) This is a new type of 
curly-leaved Endive, intermediate between Florida Deep Heart 
and Green Curled, but somewhat more upright in growth than 
either, and with broader leaves than Green Curled, and makes a 
stronger and more robust plant than Green Curled. Outer leaves 
turn upward, making plants less susceptible to bottom rots than 
other Endives. The extra deep, well filled hearts, blanch eas- 
ily and naturally to a clear, creamy yellow; are of the highest, 
tender quality, and make an attractive, delicious, appetizing 
salad. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; % Ib. 45e; 1 Ib. $1.50 
GARLIC oa) 
Plant 1 pound to 30 feet of row for a family of 3 or 4 
people. 
Garlic sets come in the form of large garlic bulbs which are 
divided into so-called sets or cloves, which are planted the same 
as onion sets, from August to November, in rows 15 to 20 inches 
apart, setting the cloves about 4 inches apart in the row. Gar- 
lic is a southern crop and does exceptionally well in Florida. 
The bulbs are used for flavoring soups and stews. They should 
be stored in a dry, airy place until used. 
Y% Ib. 45c; 1 Ib. 75e; postpaid. 
KALE 
Plant 1 ounce to 100 feet of row, or 1 packet to 25 feet 
of row for a family of 3 or 4 people. 
CuLture. Kale is grown for greens. Plant in Florida from 
August to April, in row 2% feet apart, and for large plants 
thin to 20 to 24 inches apart in the row. The plants are extreme- 
ly hardy, withstanding the coldest weather in any part of Flor- 
ida. The plants also stand heat, and can be grown almost the 
year around in Florida, except in midsummer. 
DWARF BLUE CURLED SCOTCH. (70 days from seed 
sowing to edible stage.) This is the most desirable hardy var- 
iety for Florida and for the markets. It forms a handsome, 
dwarf, spreading plant with many long, heavy, finely curled, 
attractive, blue-green, plumelike leaves. Our stock is excep- 
tionally well-bred, uniform and very attractive. The flavor of 
the leaves when boiled is delicate making it popular wherever 
grown. This vegetable ranks highest in vitamin content. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
KOHL RABI 
For the garden make short row plantings at different 
times. Plant 1 packet to 25 feet of row at each planting 
for a family of 3 or 4 people. 
CuLturE. Plant in rows 1% to 2 feet apart, thinning to from 
6 to 8 inches apart in the rows. Planting every ten days will 
give a succession of tender, fleshy stems until hot weather. 
Start fall planting in September, and successive plantings can 
be made until early spring. 
WHITE VIENNA. (50 days from seed growing to edible 
stage.) Extremely early, with distinctly small tops. The fleshy 
stems, or so-called bulbs, are formed above ground and are very 
light green, very tender and delicate, and of best quality if used 
when about 2 inches in diameter, before fully grown. Prepare 
by boiling the same as turnips. They make a delicious and 
nutritious dish. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 4 Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $4.50 
LEEK 
Sow 11% lbs. in seed-bed to plant an acre, or plant 3 lbs. 
per acre in the field. 
For the garden sow 1 pkt. in seed-bed for 120 plants 
to set 50 feet of row, or plant 1 pkt. to 50 feet of row 
for a family of 3 or 4 people. 
CuLture. Leek seed may be planted any time during the fall 
or winter directly in the field, or preferably in seed-beds, in 
good rich soil. When plants in seed-beds are six to eight inches 
high, transplant to rows 18 inches apart, and 5 to 6 inches 
apart in the row, or thin out to this spacing in the field. The 
long, thick, fleshy blanched stems of Leek when boiled and 
served with a butter or cream dressing are delicious. They 
are also used for seasoning and flavoring soups and stews, and 
in salads, and may be eaten like green onions. The stems are 
eight to ten inches long and 1% inches thick. When marketed 
they are tied in bunches with twelve Leeks to a bunch. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. (140 days from seed planting 
in field or garden to full edible stage.) This is by far the 
heaviest yielding and the best variety for Florida grewing 
conditions. It makes larger and thicker, more fleshy stems 
than other varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35e; oz. 60c; 14 Ib. $1.75; 1 Ib. $6.50 
20 THE KILGORE SEED COMPANY, Florida’s Leading Seedsmen 
