Water Cress Cress
Highly esteemed as a salad during spring and fall. Also used as a garnishing for meats during the winter. Sow the seed in cool, moist soil in early spring or if a shallow running stream or ditch is near, the seed may be sown within the same near the bank. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.25.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
Water Cress Cress
This variety succeeds only in damp soils on the border of ponds or streams, or where its roots are partially submerged in water. Seed should be sown about a quarter of an inch deep. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Water Cress Cress
A hardy plant which can be grown easily in a shallow pond of fresh water or along the edges of shallow running streams. It is in great demand during the winter and early spring months. Seed may be started readily in pans or boxes of very moist earth, and when the young plants are well started they can be transplanted to the stream or pond where you wish them to grow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
Water Cress Cress
To be planted along the borders of shallow water-courses. The famous English Cress. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.50; lb., mail, $5.15; lb., exp, $5.00
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
Water Cress Cress
Sow the seed in cool, moist soil in the early spring, or if a shallow slow running stream or ditch is near, the seed may be sown within the same near bank. When sown in a location of this kind, it grows luxuriantly for years.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist