. Dreer's garden calendar for 1892 : a catalogue of choice vegetable, field and flower seeds new, rare and beautiful plants garden implements and fertilizers. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 18 FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. ENDIVE. Endivien, Ger. Chicoree, Fr. Endivia 6 Escarola, Sp. One ounce of seed to Z50 feet of row. Endive is one of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April for early use, or for late use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high
. Dreer's garden calendar for 1892 : a catalogue of choice vegetable, field and flower seeds new, rare and beautiful plants garden implements and fertilizers. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 18 FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. ENDIVE. Endivien, Ger. Chicoree, Fr. Endivia 6 Escarola, Sp. One ounce of seed to Z50 feet of row. Endive is one of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April for early use, or for late use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high transplant into good ground, or thin out to 1 foot apart. When nearly full grown, and before they are fit for the table, they must be blanched. This is done by gathering the leaves to- gether, and tying with yarn or bass, to exclude the light and air from the inner leaves, which must be done when quite dry, or they will rot. Another method is to cover the plants with boards or slates. In three or four weeks they will be suffi- ciently White Curled Endive. Improved Green Curled. Leaves finely fringed, of a bright green color, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $ White Curled (Self-blanching). This is the finest white curled variety, grows to a large size, always crisp and very tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $ ' Broad-Leaved Batavian. Leaves broad, light green, nearly plain, used in stews and soups. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $ Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
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