Stokes seeds - 1918 for large vegetable growers . saladpurposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 45 cts., lb. $ 362 Giant Fringed, or Oyster The beautiful, creamy white heart of this variety is, nodoubt, responsible for its popularity as a salad. It isslightly larger than the Green Curled described above andis preferred bv some planters. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.,l/4lb. 45 cts., lb. $ 364 Broad-Leaved Batavian(Escarolle) This variety forms a rosette of about 15 inches in diame-ter. While the leaves are toothed at the edges and more orless twisted, they are not finely cut as the two va
Stokes seeds - 1918 for large vegetable growers . saladpurposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 45 cts., lb. $ 362 Giant Fringed, or Oyster The beautiful, creamy white heart of this variety is, nodoubt, responsible for its popularity as a salad. It isslightly larger than the Green Curled described above andis preferred bv some planters. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.,l/4lb. 45 cts., lb. $ 364 Broad-Leaved Batavian(Escarolle) This variety forms a rosette of about 15 inches in diame-ter. While the leaves are toothed at the edges and more orless twisted, they are not finely cut as the two varietiesdescribed above. Although this is not a self-blanchingvariety it comes nearer to it than any other sort. It isbest, however, to tie this at the proper time in order to getthe best results. The inner leaves are particularly tenderand crisp and have a very agreeable flavor. This varietyis in larger demand than any other Endive under cultiva-tion. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 45 cts., lb. $ m Stokes Seeds for Large Vegetable Growers. Mammoth Green Curled Endive See page 18 KALE, or BORECOLE The culture of Kale is very similar to cabbage, and it is thoughtby some to be the original type of cabbage. It is more hardy,however, and is very often sown in August and September andcovered during the winter. The flavor of Kale is improved byfrost if not too heavy. 370 Siberian, or Improved Long-Standing A vigorous, spreading variety. Its color is light green. It isalso almost absolutely hardy and is in large demand by certainclasses of trade. The leaves are very large, with frilled 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., l/4lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 372 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch A dwarf Kale with finely cut leaves, quite hardy and in generaluse for winter greens. It is by far the most attractive Kaleunder cultivation and this, no doubt, accounts for its largedemand in the northern markets during the winter, as it veryoften takes the place of parsley. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Y^ cts.,
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