F. W. BOLGIANO & CO.. INC., Washington. D. C. 



Kale or Borecole 



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 and cultivate same as cabbage. One and 

 one-half pounds to the acre. One ounce will sow 200 feet drill. 



Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, or Norfolk. This is 

 one of the best kales for spring sowing in the North, and 

 is the principal sort grown in the South for Northern mar- 

 kets. It is hardy and will remain over winter in any place 

 where the temperature does not go below zero. The habit 

 is very dwarf and spreading, and will rarely exceed 18 inches 

 in height. The leaves are of dark green color, beautifully 

 curled and produced in great abundance. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; 34 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



Curled Dwarf Green. Hardy; stands the frosts of our 

 severest winters, grows rapidly, dwarf habit, and is beau- 

 tifully curled. Thousands of acres are sown in this section 

 to supply the market. Pkt., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Borecole, or Kale. This is a most beautiful kale. About 

 Baltimore it is sown in May, and transplanted like cabbage 

 to stand over winter. Around in Norfolk it is grown largely 

 broadcast, like the German kale, for early shipment. 

 It is most desirable and will continue to grow in 

 favor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; y. lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., $2.75. 



Imperial Curly Long-Standing. A beautiful curled 

 and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit; perfectly 

 hardy, bright green color, and very attractive in ap- 

 pearance. It will stand longer without shooting to 



EXTRA DWARF GREEN CURLED. 



seed than any other variety. 

 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., loots.; 



DON'T STOP PRODUCING FOOD 



Authorities in Washington who know, state 

 there are millions of people to be fed, in addi- 

 tion to our own population. 



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One ounce to sow 



Lieek a drill of 100 feet. 



Culture. The leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds best in a light soil. 

 Sow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 

 8 inches high transplant in a deep, rich soil in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in 

 the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched; draw 

 the earth to them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or September, 

 and the young plants transplanted in the spring. 



Extra Large Leek. It is the best. This mammoth leek is not to be 00m- 

 pared with the old kinds. It grows much larger and is very handsome. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75- 



Broad London or Large American Flag. A very strong growing variety with 

 large thick stems of fine sweet flavor. One of the most popular varieties with 

 large planters. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



Mustard 



EXTRA LARGE LEEK. 



Mustard is one of the best greens, and a supply may easily be obtained 

 tliroughout the entire season if succession sowings are made. Try Mustard 

 cooked like Spinach. It is very easily giown and will thrive in any part of 

 the garden. For late spring use sow in February, March or April; for fall 

 use sow in August and September. Sow the seed in rows 8 to 10 inches apart. 

 One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; about 5 lbs. is required for an acre 

 it sown broadcast. 



Southern Giant Curled. A curly leaf variety; produces large leaves; makes 

 a very fine salad; flavor is all that can be desired. Plant in Fall for early 

 spring salad. A popular variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



Chinese. Differs from the preceding in that the large broad leaves are 

 smooth and flat. The plants produce a large quantity of leaves which are 

 delicious when cooked and served like Spinach. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Plan Now For a Year-Round Garden ! 



The varieties offered cover all that we consider best in vegetables, and we suggest that you care- 

 fully keep this catalogue as a reference guide, making notations on the margin of the pages to assist 

 you in planning your garden work throughout the season. 



It is remarkable how much pleasure one may get out Of their garden, to say nothing of quanti- 

 ties of vegetables of the finest quality. 



