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KALE. »latter*lwbl. 



1 1 2 to 2 Lbs. to the Acre. 



lOz. will Sow 200 ft. Drill. 



NEAV IMPERIAL, VERT CURLY, EONG STANDING KAEE.J 



— Beautifully curled and crimpled sort; strong vigorous habit, perfectly? 

 hardy, bright green color; very attractive in appearance; superior to; 

 all other sorts; will stand longer without shooting to seed than any 

 other variety. Pkt., 5c, Oz., 10c. 1/4 Eb., 15c. 1/2 Eb., 25c".C 

 Eb., 40c. 5 Ebs., SI. 50. 



CURLED GERMAN KALE — Hardy; stands the frost of our 

 severest Winters; grows rapidly, dwarf habit; beautifully curled. Pkt., 

 5c. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Eb., 15c. 1/2 Eb., 20c. Eb., 25c. 5 Ebs., 

 SI. 00. 



BORE COLE, OR KALE. Spargel lltobi. 



THE most salable, delicious and tender of all the Winter Kales. 

 About Baltimore, it is sown in May and transplanted like cab- 

 bage to stand over Winter. It is taller than the extra dwarf 

 varieties and when the leaves are stripped or fall off new tender leaves 

 quickly grow out. Then they are again stripped off and used for mar- 

 keting. It w-'U stand the coldest Winter and besides beinging a delicious 

 vegetable it has always been an exceptiohably profitable crop, bringing 

 money in during the Winter months when most all other vegetables are 

 scarce. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Eb., 25c. 1/2 Eb., 40c. Eb., 75c. 





MAMMO' 



LEEK. 



LEEK. Xaucb. 



Sow an Oz. to 100 ft. Drill. 



BOLGIANO'S flAnnOTH 

 KING LEEK. 



HIS picture represents the 

 stock we have by years 

 of selection built up until 

 it has become to those who have 

 used it a pleasure to grow and a 

 profit too. It has handsome 

 form, is very mild, agreeable in 

 flavor, grows to double the size 

 of ordinary varieties, is pure 

 white, has attractive dark-col- 

 ored leaves, is stout in habit 

 and hardy. The edible part is 8 

 to 10 inches long and 3 to 5 inches 

 in diameter. It is without ex- 

 ception the largest and best Leek 

 ever placed in the hanrls of the 

 grower. Pkt., 5c. and 10c. 

 Oz., 15c. 2 Ozs., 25c. 1 '4 

 Eb., 5Cc. 1/2 Lb., 80c. Lb., 

 SI. 50. 



LARGE MUSSELBERG, 

 OR CARENTEJf SCOTCH 

 CHAMPION — A favorite sort 

 of large, broad-leafed and of good 

 flavor. Pkts., 5c. and 10c. 

 Oz., 15c. 2 Ozs., 25c. 1/4 

 Lb., 40c. 1/2 Lb., 65c. Lb., 

 SI. 25. 



EXTRA LARGE AMERI- 

 CAN FLAG, OR BROAD- 

 LEAVED LONDON Has 



always given general satisfac- 

 tion; has been a favorite with 

 many growers. Pkts., 5c. and 

 10c. Oz., 15c. 2 Ozs., 25c. 

 14 Lb., 40c. 1/2 Lb., 65c. 

 Lb., S1.25. 



CULTURE Sow very early 



in Spring in drills 6 inches apart, 

 1 inch deep; thin to 1 inch. When 

 about 7 inches high transplant in 

 rows 12 inches apart, as deep 

 as possible, but do not cover the 

 young central leaves. 



EXTRA DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH, OR NORFOLK 

 KALE. — One of the best Kales for Spring sowing in the North; the 

 principal sort grown South for Northern markets; hardy, and will 

 remain over Winter in any place where temperature does not go below 

 zero. Habit is very dwarf and spreading, rarely exceeding 18 inches in 

 height. Leaves are a bright green color, beautifully curled, and pro- 

 duced in great abundance. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 25c. 

 1/2 Lb., 40c. Lb.. 75c. 



SIBERIAN CURLED — Pkt., 5c. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Lb.. 15c. 1/2 

 Lb., 20c. Lb., 25c. 5 Lbs.. SI. 00. 



NEW AMERICAN EXTRA CURLED LONG STANDING 

 KALE — Pkt., 5c. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 20c. Lb., 

 25c. 5Eb., S1.00. 



CULTURE. — Kales are more hardy than Cabbage and make excel- 

 lent greens for Winter and Spring use, being improved by frost. Sow 

 from May to June; cultivate same as Cabbage. 



HERBS, mrauter. 

 SAGE. 



SAGE. — A hardy perennial, possessing 

 some medicinal properties, but cultivated 

 principally for use as a condiment, it being 

 used more extensively than any other herb 

 for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in 

 ths Spring, (4 to 5 pounds to the acre in 

 drills), on very rich ground, cultivate often 

 and thin the plants to 16 inches apart. Cut 

 the leaves and tender shoots just as the 

 plant is coming into flcwer and dry quickly 

 in the shade. The plants will survive the 

 Winter and may be divided. If this is done, 

 thev will give a second crop superior in 

 qu lit . Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. 

 1 4Lb., 60c. Lb., S2.00. 



NEW AMERICAN MARJORAM, SWEET — A perennial plant. 

 The yunns, tender tops are used green for flavoring, or the}' may be 

 dri d out for Winter use. Sow in drills as early as possible, and thin 

 out the plants to 10 inches. Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. 1/4 

 Lb., 50c. 



SWEET BASIL.— A hardy annual from the East Indies. The seed 

 and stem are use for flavoring soups and sauces, having the flavor of 

 cloves. Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. Lb., SI. 25. 



MAMMOTH DILL Our Mammoth Dill grows much larger than 



the old sorts, and is in every way superior and preferable. It is 

 used largely in pickling. Pkts., 5c. and 10. 1/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 65c. 



LAVENDER The leaves of this plant are used for seasoning and 



and the flowers for perfumery. When seed is sown it should be planted 

 when the apple is in bloom. Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. 1/4 

 Lb., 50c. Lb., SI. 50 



BROAD LEAF ENGELISH THVME.— This herb is perennial, and 

 is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops 

 are used for soups, dressing and sauce. A tea is made of the leaves, 

 which is a great remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early as the 

 ground will permit. Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 25c. 1/4 Lb., 75c. 

 Lb., S2.75. 



SUMMER SAVORY. — A hardy annual, the dried stems, leaves and 

 flowers of which areextensively used for flavoring, particularly in dress- 

 ings and soups. Culture the same as that of Sweet Marjoram. Pkts., 

 5c. and 10c. Oz., 15c. Lb., SI. 00. 



CULTURE.- Select light, rich soil and lay off in shallow drills 1 foot 

 apart, along which sprinkle the seed and a cover slightry. Do not let 

 the plants stand closer than 2 or 3 inches. 



MARTYNEA.— Pkt., 10c. Oz.. 25c. 1/4 Lb., 75c. 



