Dreer's garden book for 1943 . dreersgardenbook1943henr Year: 1943 Egg Plant, Early Black Beauty End m'\m^\ One ounce of seed I Ir ^ to 200 feet of row. Chicoree, Fr. Indivia, Ital. Endibia o Escarola, Sp. Endivie, Ger. CultureâSow in shallow drills in April, or for late use in June or July. Transplant or thin to stand 1 foot apart when 2 to 3 inches tall. When nearly full-grown tie the leaves together with yarn or raffia to exclude the Ught so that the heart will become well blanched. This requires 3 to 4 weeks. Or place boards over the plants to blanch them. Deep Heart Fringed Endive 409
Dreer's garden book for 1943 . dreersgardenbook1943henr Year: 1943 Egg Plant, Early Black Beauty End m'\m^\ One ounce of seed I Ir ^ to 200 feet of row. Chicoree, Fr. Indivia, Ital. Endibia o Escarola, Sp. Endivie, Ger. CultureâSow in shallow drills in April, or for late use in June or July. Transplant or thin to stand 1 foot apart when 2 to 3 inches tall. When nearly full-grown tie the leaves together with yarn or raffia to exclude the Ught so that the heart will become well blanched. This requires 3 to 4 weeks. Or place boards over the plants to blanch them. Deep Heart Fringed Endive 409 Deep Heart Fringed. 90 days. An entirely new type intermediate â jl^between Full Heart Batavian and Green Curled but more upright and with broader leaves. The outer leaves turn upward enclosing the extra- deep well-filled creamy yellow heart. Pkt. ISc; oz. 25c; lb. 8Sc. 412 Dreer's Ciant Fringed. 95 days. A vigorous variety with a large white heart and broad stems. Good for fall and winter. Has beauti- fully curled and finely cut leaves which are as fine for garnishing as well as making a delicious salad. Pkt. 10c oz. 25c; lb- 75c. 411 Full Heart Batavian. 88 days. A most desirable strain of the -^Batavian Endive. It has,all the good qualities of its parent but the heart is composed of a greatly increased number of leaves which will blanch to a beautiful creamy white. The mild and pleasantly bitter flavor gives it great zest. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; lb. 75c. The Herb Garden Bring your culinary garden up to date with these indispensable plants. Herbs are very interesting and useful plants. Every home garden should include its herb bed or border and where space is limited they may be grown right amidst the annual and perennial flow- ers. Write for a free copy of the Dreer Leaflet on 'Herb Culture' containing full information on the kinds listed below and others. Herbs marked * are perennials. 5010 Anise. Grown for its seed used for garnish- ing, cordials, and pastry. Pkt. 15c; J
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