30 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
“t KALE, or BORECOLE. « 
German, Blédtter-Kohl.—French, Chou Vert.—Spanish, Breten. 
Kale, or Borecole, may be grown in almost any soil, but the richer it is, the more abundant. 
the product. Sow from the middle of April to the beginning of May in prepared beds, covering 
the seed thinly and evenly; transplantin June and treat in the same manner as for Cabbage. 
Of all the Cabbage tribe this is the most tender and delicate, and would be much more exten- 
sively grown than it is if its excellent qualities were generally Known. The varieties are all 
extremely hardy, and are best when touched by frost. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 1g lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate 
of 8 cls. per lb. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. A dwarf variety, rarely ex- 
ceeding 18 inches in height, but spreading out under good cultivation 
to 3 feet in diameter. The leaves are beautifully curled and of a bright. 
green. This variety is very hardy, and will remain over winter in any 
place where the temperature does not fall below zero. It is most tender 
after being bitten by a sharp frost. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 
35 cts. 14 Ib. ; $1.00 lb. 
COTTAGER’S. Very dwarf, not exceeding 12 inches in height. Leaves. 
rich green, deeply curled and feathered almost to the ground. Very 
hardy and a most profitable sort, more weight being grown on the same 
space than with any other variety. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. 
1 lb.; $1.50 lb. : 
HALF DWARF FRINGED. This sort is of great value, as it is very 
curly aad tender, and from its upright habit can be grown close together. 
It is said to be earlier than the Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, which will 
be a decided advantage. Price, 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. 14 Ib. 5. 
$1.50 Ib. 
SIBERIAN KALE, GERMAN GREENS or ‘‘SPROUTS.” This variety 
is extensively grown as Winter Greens; sown in the month of September 
in rows one foot apart, and treated in every way as Spinach, it is ready 
for use in early spring. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 ets. oz.; 25 ets. 14 Ib.; 
80 cts. lb. 
NEW DWARF VERY EARLY. A new sort; of special excellence, 
being a very dwarf fine curled variety of a yellowish green color, 
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH KALE. 
LEEK. 
German, Lauch.—French, Poireau.—Spanish, Puerro. 
The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated ; it succeeds best ina 
light but well enriched soil. Sow as early in spring as practicable, in 
drills one inch deep and one foot apart. When six or eight inches high 
they may be transplanted in rows ten inches apart each way, as deep 
as possible, that the neck, being covered, may be blanched. If fine Leeks 
are desired, the ground can hardly be made too rich. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 1g lb. and upward, postage must be 
added at the rate of 8 cts. per Ib. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. A favorite market variety. 
10 cts. pkt. ;. 25 cts. oz. ; 75 ets. 14 lb. ; $2.50 Ib. 
Musselburgh. (Scotch Champion.) Grows to a large 
size. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 60 cts. 14 lb.; $2.00 Ib. 
Large Rouen. A large,and excellent variety. 10 cts. 
growing close to the ground. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 50 ets. 14 Ib.: 
$1.50 Ib. 
BROWN GERMAN CURLED, or PURPLE. Similar to the above in alt 
respects except the color, which is-of a dull purple. This is the variety 
most esteemed by the Germans. It is very hardy and is often seen 
in the gardens of New York as late as January. 5 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz. :. 
35 cts. 14 Ib.; $1.25 lb. 
LETTUCE. 
pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 60 cts. 14 lb.; $2.00 lb. 
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German, Lattich.—French, Laitue-—Spanish, Lechuga. | 
1 oz. for 3,000 plants. 
The cultivation of Lettuce is universal by all who have gardens, and from its tractable nature and freedom from nearly all insects and diseases, it is manageable im 
the hands ofevery one. For main early crop seed may be sown in the open ground in the middle of September and transplanted to cold frames as soon as large enongh: 
to handle, being wintered over the same as early Cabbage. In dry, well sheltered spots, by covering with leaves or litter late in the season Lettuce plants may be saved 
over the winter without glass covering in southern parts of the country without difficulty. The plants for setting outin spring are also sown in cold frames in February, 
and in hot beds in March, and by careful covering up at night make fine plants by April. But for ordinary private use in the sammer months, the simplest way is to sow 
it thinly in rows one foot apart and thin out the plants so they willstand one foot apart. This is easier than transplanting the plants, and if sown every two or three 
weeks from middle of April to middle of August, Lettuce may be had in perfection the whole season. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per 1b. 
LETTUCE—Curled Warieties. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Forms a close, compact mass of curly leaves of a yellowish green. It matures quicker than varieties 
that form firm heads «nd gives it its great desideratum—earliness. It is the kind that is planted in cold frames almost exclusively. 
and itis also largely grown as an early open air variety between a Cabbage crop. 5 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts. 14 lb. ; $1.50 Ib. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Differs from Curled Simpson in being much lighter in color, the leaves being nearly white and attain- 
ing nearly double the size of the Curled Simpson. It stands the summer heat splendidly, while it is equally suited for forcing. It 
may not, however, on account of its large size, prove under some circumstances as profitable as a strictly forcing kind. (See cut.) 
SSN. 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 ets. oz.; 50 cts. 14 lb. ; $1.50 Ib. 
GS BOSTON CURLED. A variety of superior quality, very symmetrical and orna- 
5 mental in growth. (See cut.) 5 
cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts.14 
Ib. ; $1.50 Ib. 
GREEN FRINGED OR CALI- 
FORNIA CURLED. A very 
delicate and peculiar shade of 
green, the inner parts of the 
leaves white, with edges beau- 
tifully cut and fringed. 5c. pkt.; 
Ti 20c. oz. ; 50c. 14 Ib. ; $1.50 Lb. 
g- Oak-Leaved. A distinct variety 
Qu due to the peculiar outline of 
Za the leaves, which are shaped 
like those of the Oak. The 
heads are compact, crisp and 
tender and it is largely free 
from that bitter taste peculiar 
to so many kinds of Lettuce. 
5 ets pkt. ; 20 ets. oz. ; 50 cts. 4 
Ib. ; $1.50 lb. 
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BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE. 
BOSTON CURLED LETTUCE, 
