CARDOON 
LARGE SMOOTH 
A perennial from the Globe Artichoke family. It is grown 
for the fleshy leaf stalks. The plants are 32 to 4% feet tall, 
grayish green, stalks almost spineless. Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c; 
Ib. $1.50; Ib. $5.00. 
CHICORY 
Culture. Similar to Carrot and Parsnip. Sow early in summer, rows 2 feet 
apart, thin to 3 inches apart in row. Four pounds of seed per acre; one ounce 
for 80 feet of row. 
WITLOOF (French Endive) 140-160 days 
Grown as an annual in the South, but the parsnip-like root 
must be reset in coldframe or greenhouse in the North. The 
delicate leaf growth is similar to romaine or cos lettuce. Pkt. 
20c; oz. 55c; % Ib. $1.80; Ib. $6.00. 
MAGDEBURG (Large Rooted) 
Has roots 1 2—14 inches long, tapered from 2 inches at the 
top, which are often ground, roasted and mixed with coffee. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. 55c; % Ib. $1.80; Ib. $6.00. 
Italian Dandelion 
(RADICHETTA or ASPARAGUS CHICORY) 
CICCORIA CATALOGNA (Panico Strain) 
Developed from Quarantine Strain mainly for its ‘“‘as- 
paragus” value, and should be sown in Spring for that use. May be 
sown in summer if intended for greens. The leaves are dark green, not 
as deeply cut as Quarantine, but resembling common dandelion leaves. 
Has a slender taproot. Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.50. 
CICCORIA, QUARANTINE 
Recommended for Fall production of “asparagus,” but not for Spring 
sowing. The leaves are so deeply cut as to be almost entirely midrib. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.50. 
CICCORIA, SAN PASQUALE 
A very early strain for production of greens from Spring sowing. 
The leaves are quite broad, irregularly cut and jagged. Pkt. 20c; oz. 
50c; Y% Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.50. 
DILL 
LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH 
The most popular variety. The plants are 2 to 2¥2 feet tall. Pkt. 1 5c; 
oz. 25c; % Ib. 55c; Ib. $1.50. 
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COLLARD 
Culture. For early crop, sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before early garden 
planting time. For late crop, sow seed in rows 30 inches apart and thin to 
5 or 18 inches between plants, depending on size wanted. Four ounces per 
acre; “4 oz. for 100 feet of row. 
GEORGIA 60 days 
A non-heading type of the cabbage family, very extensively grown for 
greens in home and commercial gardens in the South. It grows upright with 
loose, cabbage-like leaves. Pkt. 15c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.00. 
SPECIAL CABBAGE 60 days 
A true heading collard embodying the characteristics of a cabbage, very 
hard, compact, yet retaining the best collard flavor. It is a rich green color, 
with light colored rib and veins. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
DANDELION 
ARLINGTON THICK LEAF 
The best variety for market growers who demand a heavy, aitractive, 
thick-leaved dandelion. Pkt. 25c; oz. 65c; “4 Ib. $2.10; Ib. $7.00. 
Delivery July 1, 1947 
CRESS Ps. 
A dwarf plant, producing small, notched, oval shaped leaves about 2 
inches long, with very mild flavor. Used in salads and as a substitute for 
Water Cress. Pkt. 20c; oz. 55c; “4 Ib. $1.80; Ib. $6.00. 
FENNEL 
FLORENCE 
The true Italian strain, which grows a stalk somewhat like 
celery, though strongly flavored like anise. It is usually sown 
in midsummer. Pkt. 15c¢; oz. 30c¢; % Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.50. 

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