. Spring catalogue : roses, plants, seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Missouri Saint Louis Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Bulbs (Plants); Flowers; Vegetables; Fruit. Dandelion. Endive, "White Celeriac, Large Smooth Prague. CRESS i lb., 60c • lb. $150 DANDELION. Pardeblume, Ger.; Piss-enlit, Fr.; Amargon, Sp. The Dandelion is cultivated for early spring greens, or blanched for salad; its roots dried and roasted are used as a substitute for corn. (See cut.) THICK LEAVED OR CABBAGING.—An improve
. Spring catalogue : roses, plants, seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Missouri Saint Louis Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Bulbs (Plants); Flowers; Vegetables; Fruit. Dandelion. Endive, "White Celeriac, Large Smooth Prague. CRESS i lb., 60c • lb. $150 DANDELION. Pardeblume, Ger.; Piss-enlit, Fr.; Amargon, Sp. The Dandelion is cultivated for early spring greens, or blanched for salad; its roots dried and roasted are used as a substitute for corn. (See cut.) THICK LEAVED OR CABBAGING.—An improvement on the com mon sort, the leaves being double the size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; J£ lb., 75c. ECC PLANT. Eierpflanze, Ger.; Aubergine, Fr.; Berengena, Sp. 1 oz. for 1,000 plants. The seed germinates slowly and should be started in strong heat to secure a rapid and continuous growth from the first, which is very important; when the plants are formed two rough leaves transplant to 3 or 4 inches apart, keep the bed very warm, shading from the direct rays of the sun, when the ground has become warm and ah danger, not only from frost, but from cold nights, is passed, carefully transplant into very warm, rich soil, setting the plants 2K feet apart. NEW YORK IMPROVED.—This is the leading market variety everywhere. Plant is robust, the leaves and stems being thickly set with spines, which are not found to any extent on the other varieties. (See cut.) Per pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; % lb., $ BLACK PEKIN.—The fruit of this handsome variety is jet black, round in form, and very solid. It is quite early, and a very superior va- riety. Per pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; >£ lb., $ KALE (Borecole). Gruener oder Blaetter Kohl, Ger.; Chou Vert, Fr.; Breton, Sp. The Kales are excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are im- proved by frost. Sow from May to June, covering it thin and evenly. For early spring use sow in September, and protect over winter with a cover- ing of straw or l
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