FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



II 



SAVOY CABBAGE. 



Where quality rather than size is desired, the Savoy varieties 

 should always be sown. They have a rich and delicate flavor 

 possessed by no other cabbages. 



Dreer's Crystal Summer Savoy. A fine new sort. 



Medium size, heads nearly round, deeply curled and very 

 tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., } lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00- 

 Perfection Drumhead Savoy. Of superior quality ; 

 the largest solid-heading Savoy, possessing the rich flavor of 

 the Cauliflower. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts., lb. §2.50. 



Mammoth Rock Red. 



CARDOON. 



The mid-ribs of the leaves, which are thick and crisp, are the 

 eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews, after 

 being blanched in the same manner as Celery. They are in 

 perfection during the autumn and winter. Sow in April in 

 drills one inch deep ; when one year old transplant in trenches 

 of well-manured ground, three feet apart and one foot in the 

 rows ; the roots remain from year to year. 



Large Spanish. The best variety. Pkt. 10 els., oz. 40 cts. 



CHICORY. 



Common, or "Wild. This variety produces the " Barbe 

 de Capucin," a salad much used in France. Sown in Tune, the 

 roots are transplanted in autumn into sand in a cellar; the 

 shoots, which will come up soon, form the "Barbe de 

 Capucin." Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



Large Rooted. Used to mix with or as a substitute for 

 coffee. Cultivation same as the carrot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., £ lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



CHERYIL. 



While young and tender, used as a salad, and for seasoning- 

 soups, etc. Of a pleasant aromatic taste. Sow in May, in drills 

 one foot apart and half an inch deep, thinning out to stand one 

 foot apart in the rows. 



Curled Chervil. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J lb. 60 cts. 



RED CABBAGE. 



Early Red Dutch Erfurt. Earlier than the Red 

 Drumhead, but equally as valuable for pickling; when early 

 pickles are desired this sort should be sown. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts., £ lb. 75 cts. 



Red Dutch Drumhead. A large heading variety, fine 



for pickling. The variety most sown, as it makes large solid 



heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., | lb. 60 cts. 

 Mammoth Rock Red. The largest and most solid of 



the Red varieties. A sure heading sort and tender. Pkt. 10 



cts., oz. 40 cts., I lb. SI. 25. 



CABBAGE PLANTS. 



(See Vegetable Plants, page 33.) 



We pay postage on Flower and Garden Seeds except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at 



purchaser's expense. 



Curled or Double Chervil. 



