" m Stokes' Seeds for Large Vegetable Growers 



Mammoth Green Curled Endive 



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KALE, or BORECOLE 



The culture of Kale is very similar to cabbage, and it is thought 

 by some to be the original type of cabbage. It is more hardy, 

 however, and is very often sown in August and September and 

 covered during the winter. The flavor of Kale is improved by 

 frost if not too heavy. 



370 Siberian, or Improved Long-Standing 



A vigorous, spreading variety. Its color is light green. It is 

 also almost absolutely hardy and is in large demand by certain 

 classes of trade. The leaves are very large, with frilled edges. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., l/ 4 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



372 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch 



A dwarf Kale with finely cut leaves, quite hardy and in general 

 use for winter greens. It is by far the most attractive Kale 

 under cultivation and this, no doubt, accounts for its large 

 demand in the northern markets during the winter, as it very 

 often takes the place of parsley. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Y^b. 

 60 cts., lb. $2. 



LEEK 



This vegetable is in quite large demand in certain markets, 

 and has many points in its favor. It belongs distinctly to the 

 onion family. The leaves are flat and the stems cylindrical with 

 practically no bulb. In order to grow long, tender, white stalks, 

 it is advisable gradually to build up the earth as in celery. This 

 will insure a long stem which, of course, is the edible portion. 

 The plants should be thinned to 6 inches apart in the row and 

 spring planting is advisable. 



390 Giant Italian (Carentan) 



This, we believe, is the most desirable sort for home or market- 

 aiarden purposes. It very often attains a size of 3 inches in 

 diameter and will blanch to a pure white. The quality is mild 

 and tender and it is a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 y 4 lb. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Giant Italian Leek 



KOHLRABI 



Kohlrabi belongs to the same class as cabbage and cauliflower, 

 but presents a marked variation from each. The edible part 

 of this turnip-shaped vegetable grows above the ground. It 

 must be used before it is too old in order to have it at its best. 

 Seed should be sown early in the spring, in rows 18 inches apart, 

 and later thinned to 6 inches apart in the row. The bulbs growing 

 on the surface of the ground should be cooked when about 2}4 

 inches in diameter. Plant in July for fall use. 



375 White Vienna 



This variety is in more general use than the Purple described 

 below. Its very light green color, no doubt, gives it a quicker 

 sale, and the fact that it is considerably earlier also is in its 

 favor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., l/ 4 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



377 Purple Vienna 



A coarser- 

 growing va- 

 riety, some- 

 what later 

 than the one 

 described 

 above. Its 

 color is a dark 

 purple — thus 

 its name. The 

 plant is taller 

 and the leaves 

 larger and 

 should be set 

 farther apart 

 in the row 

 than the 

 WhiteVienna. 

 It is very 

 similar to the 

 White Vienna 

 except for this 

 d if f erence. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., 

 V 4 lb. 85 cts., 

 lb. $3. 



White Vienna Kohlrabi 



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