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A. CURRIE & Co. 



Flower Seeds 



LEEK 



Dwarf Green Curled Scotch Kale 



KALE 



(Borecole) 



1 oz. to 2,000 plants. 



Excellent fall and winter greens. Grow and cultivate the 

 same as Cabbage. Sow the seed early, and transplant in 

 rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet between the plants in the row. 

 DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH— Leaves beautifully 



curled bright green, very tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 



1/4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., ^1.00. 

 Siberian — Dwarf, large, broad leaves, very hardy. Pkt., 



10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., ^1.00. 



The Leek is closely allied to the Onion. The entire lower portion of the 

 plant is used, whic"h is smooth, sohd, and generally the same thickness 

 throughout. It is boiled whole, or used in soups. The flavor is mild. 



Sow the seed early in spring and transplant in rich soil when 6 inches high 

 into drills 6 inches deep, 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the row. Fill in 

 the drills to blanch. 



1 ounce to 1,000 plants. 



LARGE AMERICAN FLAG LEEK 



American Flag is the best variety for general use. We offer a very superior 

 stock of this popular variety, so largely grown for fall and early winter 

 use. It is of quick, strong growth, producing long stems of uniform shape 

 and size, averaging 2 inches through by 10 inches long, blanching beauti' 

 fully white and of fine, mild flavor. It makes attractive and salable 

 bunches. Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; V4 lb., 75c; 1 lb., ^2.50. 



MUSSELBURGH OR SCOTCH 

 CHAMPION LEEK 



This is the best variety for winter and spring use, being very hardy; it keeps 

 well when earthed up. It is of slower growth than American Flag, making 

 immense, stocky stems about 5 inches through by 6 to 8 inches long. The 

 leaves are broad and flat, and little injured by snow. Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 

 25c; 1/4 lb., 75c; 1 lb., ^2.50. 



American Flag Leek 



Mushrooms 



PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN 



Put up in pressed bricks weighing about IV2 pounds each and prepared as recommended 

 by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 



1 brick to a square yard. 



Price per brick by express - ^ .35 



5 bricks - 1.50 



10 bricks 2.75 



2 5 bricks 5.50 



100 bricks and over, each 20 



See parcel post rates if wanted by mail. 

 Leaflet, "How to Grow Mushrooms," furnished with each brick of spawn. 



MUSTARD 



Sow the seed in shallow drills 6 inches apart, or in boxes during winter. 

 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill. 

 White London — Used extensively for salads. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. " 



