Dwarf Green 
Curled Scotch 
Kale 



KALE 
Widely used for 
“greens’’; the young, 
tender leaves are deli- 
cious when cooked. 
Plants will withstand 
some frost, which seems 
to improve the flavor. 
Sow seed in July and 
thin to 12 inches apart 
in rows 24 to 36 in. 
apart. A packet pro- 
duces about 300 plants; 
an oz. 3,000 plants; 4 
lb. for an acre. 
Seed of Maule’s Em- 
erald Isle Kale nor- 
mally comes from 
Europe but is not 
available this year. 
306 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch 
(85 days) Very early and very hardy, low-growing, compact plants 
with densely curled, dark green leaves much used for “‘greens”’ 
and garnishing. Seed crop is short. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢. 
304 Hardy Dwarf Siberian 
(60 days) An extremely hardy, dwarf, spreading kale with broad, 
thick leaves of a grayish green color and slightly curled at edges. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 1b. 65¢; 12 lb. $1.20; lb. $2.15; 2 Ibs. $4.15; 5 lbs. $9.75. 
307 Tall Green Curled Scotch 
(60 days) Deeply curled, dark green leaves of the finest quality. 
Quite hardy, widely grown. Upright grower, 3 ft. tall. The seed 
crop is very short this year. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢. 
KOHL-RABI 
A large bulb is produced on the stem which is used 
when young, about 2 in. across, making a delicious 
vegetable with the combined flavor of both cabbage 
and turnip. Sow thinly in early spring in rows 12 to 
18 in. apart. Cover % in. deep. Thin the plants to 
stand 6 in. apart in the row. A packet will sow 
about 40 ft. of row; an oz. 200 ft.; 4 Ibs. per acre. 
Improved 
Imperial 
Kohl-rabi 
310 Improved Imperial % 
Also known as Early White Vienna (60 days) 
Light green skin and beautiful creamy 
white, tender flesh. Short leaved. Deli- 
cious flavor. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢. 
312 Early Purple Vienna 
(60 days) Light purple skin and pure white 
flesh. Good to eat raw, since it is crisp and mild flavored. Trifle 
larger bulbs than Improved Imperial or White Vienna. 
MUSTARD 
Sow seed broadcast or in rows 1 to 1% ft. apart and thin young plants to stand 
4 to 6 in. apart in the row. Matures quickly; successional sowings should be 
made for a continuous supply of healthful ‘greens.’ A packet will sow about 
50 ft. of row; an oz. 200 ft.; 4 lbs. in drills for an acre. 
421 Southern Giant Curled 
(40 days) Large, light green leaves with intensely curled edges. 
Plants are upright or slightly spreading in growth, hardy and 
productive. Mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 40¢; 14 lb. 70¢; Ib. $1.25. 
- 423 Fordhook Fancy % 
(40 days) Early, bright green, deeply curled and fringed leaves 
of mild flavor; splendid for salads or garnishing. Long standing. 
Best of the frilled leaved. 
: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 lb. 85¢; Ib. $1.60. 
424 Tendergreen 
(30 days) A mild spinach mustard of Oriental origin. Produces 
broad, flat, smooth, rounded leaves in spray form. Can be used 
like spinach when cut about 5 in. long, or used like turnip greens. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; Ib. $1.60. 

HERBS 
Sow the seed early in the spring and cover thinly but firmly with fine soil. The 
average packet will give a row about 25 ft. long. An ounce will give about 200 ft. 
Varieties marked (A) are annuals; those marked (P) are perennials. 
750 Dill 
The dry branches and 
seed are used extensively 
for flavoring cucumber 
pickles; the young stems 
for flavoring soups and 
sauces. It’s an annual. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢;5 
Y, lb. 85¢. 
Available this year. Pkt. oz oz 
732 Amise (A)........0....20¢ 45¢ 85¢ 
742 Caraway (P)........ . 15¢ 
744 Catnip (P)...........25¢ _ —_ 
746 Coriander (A)........10¢ 30¢ 50¢ 
754 Horehound (P).......10¢ 30¢ 50¢ 
756 Lavender (P).........25¢ _ —_ 
a 770 Sage (P).......... .. .20¢ — — 
745 Chives 
: 772 Summer Savory (A). ..15¢ 50¢ _ 
Dari Ereen, onion", 736 Sweet Basil (A)....... sg 45g 0 — 
salads, and stews. Per- 
ennial, 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 oz. 60¢. 
752 Sweet Fennel (P).....15¢ 35¢ 60¢ 
758 Sweet Marjoram (A). .15¢ —_— — 
733 Finocchio 
Also called Florence Fennel (60 days) 
Produces a large bulb at the surface of the ground which, if covered with soil, 
will bleach to a fine creamy white. Can be eaten raw or served boiled with a 
cream dressing; an excellent vegetable with a pleasing anise flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 60¢. 
Four Popular Kitchen Herbs 
Here are the four most popular herbs we list at a great saving in this 
collection. 
Dill... . Summer Savory ... Sweet Basil... Sweet Marjoram 
3185—4 Pkts. (1 of each, value 55¢) for just 35¢ 




LEEK 
Sow seed in early spring in rows 12 to 18 in. apart and cover 
1 in. deep. Thin plants to stand 4 to 6 in. apart in rows. 
Draw earth up around plants when cultivating to blanch as 
you would celery. A packet will sow 25 ft. of drill; an ounce 
200 ft.; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
313 Giant Italian 
(85days) Stems are long, thick, and after blanch- 
ing are pure white, tender, and more delicate in 
flavor than the mildest onion. For soups, stews 
or finely sliced in mixed salads. 
Pkt. 20¢; 12 oz. 70¢; oz. $1.35. 
OKRA 
Okra pods are used for thickening and flavoring 
soups, stews, catsup and other relishes. They are 
also used as a vegetable when pods are young. Sow 
in May and June, after the ground is warm, in rows 
3 ft. apart; cover the seed with about 1 in. of soil; 
thin young plants to stand 18 in, apart in the row. 
Use a packet for 25 ft. of row; an ounce for 50 ft.; 
8 lbs. for an acre, 
435 Clemson Spineless we 
An All-America Winner (56 days) 
Similar to Perkins’ Perfected in type of fruit and 
habit of growth, but pods are absolutely without 
spines and, therefore, easier to pick. Pods are 7 to 
9 in. long, 1 in. in diameter, only slightly grooved, 
and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 40¢; 14 lb. 70¢; 
Ib. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.05; 5 Ibs. $4.50. 
431 Perkins’ Perfected 
Long Pod 
(60 days) Dark green, straight, slender, pointed 
pods, 7/4 in. long; plants grow 4 to S ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 
Ib. 85¢; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 lbs. $3.25. 
434 White Velvet 



(CUldays) Rees) wits pecs, 7 ihe long, sno i oe E eee, 
tender, slightly curved and pointed. ants 3/4 ft. pan) 
tall," Plet. 10¢; oz. 18¢4 4 Ib. 30¢5 1 Ib, S0¢s Perkins’ Perfected 
b. 85¢; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.25. Long Pod Okra 
WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA 31 

