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150 Green Curled Endive 
ENDIVE 
One of the best salads for fall and winter, 
and sometimes used for greens, flavoring 
soups and stews. It may be grown at any 
season but is more generally planted for fall. 
Culture. For early use, sow about April 15; 
for later use, sow in June or July, in drills 18 inches 
apart, and when large enough thin out to about 1 
foot apart. When nearly grown, tie the outer 
leaves together over the center in order to blanch 
the heart. By covering fresh plants every few days 
a succession may be had. 
A packet sows 100 feet of row, an ounce 400 
feet. 
150 GREEN CURLED. (93 days.) One 
of the hardiest and best varieties for general 
use. It has deep green leaves, beautifully 
cut and curled, is easily blanched, very 
crisp, tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. 75c. 
151 BROAD-LEAF BATAVIAN  (Esca- 
rolle). (90 days.) A variety having broad, 
bright green leaves with thick white mid- 
ribs. It is much larger than other sorts and 
has a flavor all its own. The inner leaves 
form a very solid, clustering head and are 
blanched a beautiful deep, creamy white. 
Crisp, tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4lb. 75c. 
152 MOSS CURLED. (93 days.) A com- 
pact-growing variety forming large dense 
clusters of finely divided, medium green 
leaves. When properly blanched it is rich 
creamy white and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14lb. 75c. 
153 WHITE CURLED. (98 days.) Plants 
12 to 13 inches in diameter; leaves finely 
curled, with broad ribs slightly rose tinged. 
Creamy white at the heart. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 141b. 75c. 
LEEK 
A kind of Onion that does not form a bulb, 
but grows in a long stem. 
Culture. Sow in April or May, in rows 18 inches 
apart. Cover seed 14 inch deep and thin plants to 
4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The neck is blanched 
and ready for fall use. 
An ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
170 GIANT MUSSELBURG. (150 days.) 
A long, medium thick, white-stemmed, 
hardy variety with broad, medium green 
leaves. 
Pkt. 15c; 1202. 40c; oz. 75c. 
LETTUCE 
The smallest of home gardens can easily 
grow plenty of Lettuce. By making suc- 
cessive sowings and using the Lettuce as it Is 
thinned, a supply can be-had throughout the 
season. 
_ Culture. Plant the seed in rich ground as early 
_In the spring as possible. Cover not more than 2 
inch deep. Provide plenty of moisture during the 
growing season. Thin the plants to 10 tnches apart. 
A packet sows 50 feet of row, an ounce about 
250 feet, 3 pounds an acre. 
Curled or Loose-Leaved Varieties 
171 SLOBOLT. (43 days.) Similar in type 
and general appearance to Grand Rapids. 
Its tendency to remain in condition for a 
long period makes it very desirable for the 
home or market gardener. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c; Y4lb. $1.50. 
172 BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. (45 
days.) The best sort for nearby markets 
and for home gardens on account of its 
superior quality. It forms a large, loose 
head of very bright green and is exceed- 
ingly tender. Largely used for forcing 
under glass and Is a superior sort for earlier 
crops. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 141b. 90c. 
173 GRAND RAPIDS. (43 days.) Special 
forcing strain. The most popular variety 
for greenhouse forcing, especially for ship- 
ping. It is of quick growth, hardy and not 
liable to rot; remains in good condition 
several days after being fit to cut. Plants 
are upright and uniform; leaves finely 
crumpled at the edges. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; \4lb. 90c. 
174 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON (White- 
Seeded). (45 days.) Makes a large, loose 
curled head similar to Black-Seeded Simp- 
son. Particularly adapted for sowing 
thickly and cutting when the plants are 
young. Leaves light green, slightly frilled, 
much blistered, crisp, sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 141b. 90c. 
175 PRIZE HEAD. (45 days.) A _ large 
clustering, non-heading sort, most excellent 
for home gardens. Leaves broad, crumpled 
and frilled; outside leaves tinged red, inner 
ones entirely green. Very crisp, sweet and 
tender. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 1A4lb. 90c. 
176 OAK LEAF. (40 days.) This excellent 
variety is noted for its ability to withstand 
hot weather without turning bitter. The 
tender, deep green leaves are smooth and 
lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; W4lb. $1.50. 
Crisp Heading Varieties 
177 BIBB. (60 days.) A loose waxy head 
with very deep green outer leaves, bleaching 
to a rich yellowish green inside. Heads me- 
dium size, unusually crisp and tender, and 
of a distinct flavor. Very popular for 
family gardens. One of the best winter 
forcing varieties. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 14lb. $1.25. 
178 GREAT LAKES. (83 days.) Re- 
sistant to tip-burn. Heads are of good 
size. The dark green, attractively fringed 
leaves wrap tightly over the head; un- 
usually crisp. Allow plenty of room for 
each plant—at least 14 inches each way 
Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.10; 14lb. $3.25. 
179 ICEBERG. (82 days.) A_ beautiful 
Lettuce, with large, curly leaves of bright, 
light green, with a very slight reddish tint 
at the edges. Crisp, tender and fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4lb. $1.00. 
180 BIG BOSTON. (75 days.) Forms a 
large, compact head. Forces well in frames 
and is thoroughly satisfactory for outdoor 
crops in the spring or very late fall. Leaves 
are broad, comparatively smooth, bright, 
light green. Heads slightly tinged with 
reddish brown. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
181 HANSON. (82 days.) A splendid sum- 
mer heading sort and probably the most 
popular of its class in this section. The 
plants are compact, forming a large cab- 
bage-like head which remains in good con- 
dition a long time. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 141b. $1.10. 
182 NEW YORK NO. 12. (78 days.) Crisp, 
tender, free from bitterness. It produces 
immense heads, often 15 to 16 inches 
across and weighing enormously. The 
interior 1s beautifully blanched, creamy 
white. Withstands hot, dry weather. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 65c; 4lb. $1.90. 
183 DEER TONGUE. (80 days.) A but- 
terhead type. Leaves are oblong to tri- 
angular, with rounded tip, slightly blistered 
or savoyed, attractive green and of ex- 
cellent quality. Fully grown plants are 
compact, upright in growth, 12 inches 
across and 6 to 7 inches high. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; 141b. $1.50. 
184 PENNLAKE. (83 days.) 1949 AIll- 
America Bronze Medal Winner. Free 
from ribbiness; crisp and firm. Possesses 
heat tolerance without bolting. May be 
grown either as an early summer crop 
with a minimum of tip-burn or as a fall 
crop in field or frames. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. 95c; 4lb. $2.75. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
This type of Lettuce forms upright, loose 
folding heads, and the inner leaves bleach 
white. Heads readily in almost any climate. 
185 TRIANON COS. (66 days.) Makes a 
well-folded, cylindrical, medium green 
head. Interior pale greenish white. 
Smooth, crisp leaves with a distinct flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 141b. $1.00. 
177 Bibb Lettuce 
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