. Farm and floral guide. Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flower Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs. 32 L. ; CO. ST. PAUL, Dandelion. German—Soroenjaljn. French—Pissenlit. Spanish—Amargon. American Improved—The standard sort This is a hardy perennial plant, resembling Endive, and afford one of the earliest and most healthful spring greens or salads. Sow early in spring in drills 12 in. apai t, and thin out to 6 in. in the drills; the following spring it will be fit for use. The roots when dried and roasted,
. Farm and floral guide. Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flower Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs. 32 L. ; CO. ST. PAUL, Dandelion. German—Soroenjaljn. French—Pissenlit. Spanish—Amargon. American Improved—The standard sort This is a hardy perennial plant, resembling Endive, and afford one of the earliest and most healthful spring greens or salads. Sow early in spring in drills 12 in. apai t, and thin out to 6 in. in the drills; the following spring it will be fit for use. The roots when dried and roasted, are used in some sections as a substitute for coffee. Largely grown in this country. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Yi lb. $, French Thick Leaved—The best for general use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, Yi lb. $ €ndiw. German—(htbioien. French—Chicoree. Swedish—Cikorie. Spanish—Endi via. SALSIFY. CULTURE.—Sow in June, July and August; cover lightly. When ui thin out to eight inches apart, and give a good watering afterward, if dry When the leaves are six or eight inches long, blanch by gathering in th« hand and tying together near the top with yarn or bast. This must b< done when quite dry or they will rot. At the approach of winter take u{ carefully with a ball of earth to each plant, and place close together in frame or cellar for use. Broad Leaved Batavian—Almost exclusively used in soups; leaves broad, thick* plain or slightly wrinkled Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 40c, lb. $150. Green Curled—Very hardy, with curled, dark green leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 40c, lb. $ French Curled Moss—Handsomely curled, fine quality, a desirable sort. Pkt- 5c, oz. 20c, Yi lb. 60c, lb. $2. White Curled—Most desirable, resembles the green curled, except in color; should be used when young, tinted white. Pkt. 5c, oz, 15o, Yt lb. 40c, lb. $ CULTURE.—Nearly all kinds of herbs thrive best on rich, sandy soil that has been well pulverized and is free from weed seeds. Y
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