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Kohl Rabi is a delicious vesatable. It is somewhat like turnip, but does not become strong and 

 bitter as turnips sometimes do. Here are two varieties. Early Purple and Early White Vienna. 



HORSE RADISH 



Horse radish is grown from pieces 

 of the root. Set the roots in the 

 ground vertically, small end down, 

 with the tops of the roots 1 to 3 

 inches below the surface. Cultivate 

 thoroughly until the leaves cover the 

 ground; their shade will keep down 

 the weeds. 



MALINER KREN. Small Roots This 

 improved variety was introduced 

 into the United States by the De- 

 partment of Agriculture. It pro- 

 duces vigorous growing plants 

 and large, heavy roots of excel- 

 lent quality. 

 Roots 5 for 20c; 10 for 35c; 25 for 

 75c, postpaid in U.S.A. 



KOHL RABI 



LETTUCE 



The delicious flavor of this turnip-shaped bulb combines both 

 cabbage and turnip. As early in spring as possible, sow the 

 seed Id light rich soil in rows 1 J^ feet apart. When plants are 

 well established, thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Plant at 

 intervals of 10 days for a succession of bulbs until hot weather, 

 after which they fail to grow. For fall use, plant the last of July. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 60 days. Standard early sort. 

 Plants small; leaves dark green with profuse purple stain- 

 ing. Bulbs flattened globe-shape, best for use when 2 to 2J^ 

 inches in diameter but become larger; exterior purple, but 

 flesh white; mild, crisp, and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.00. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA (For Forcing) The best table sort 

 if used when the bulbs are 2 inches in diameter. It matures 

 very early and produces medium sized, light green bulbs 

 with white flesh of excellent quahty. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



LEEK 



This widely cultivated species of the onion family is a favorite 

 substitute for green onions in fall and winter. It is a tasty addi- 

 tion to soups and stews. Sow early in spring in rows 12 to 15 

 inches apart, covering Y2 inch deep. Thin the plants to 6 inches 

 apart in the row and draw the earth about them when culti- 

 vating. If yoM desire very white and tender leeks, transplant 

 when about 6 inches tall, set 4 inches apart in trenches about 

 2 feet apart, and gradually earth up like celery. 



GIANT MUSSELBURG The rich flavor of this extra large 

 leek has made it popular. It is a very hardy sort with dark 

 green fan-shaped leaves. The edible stems are 6 to 8 inches 

 in length and about 3 inches in diameter. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



LARGE FLAG The most extensively 

 variety of strong growing leek, 

 the home garden. It is broad 

 leaved, with rather short but 

 very thick stems. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



MONSTROUS CARENTAN By 



far the largest leek in culti- 

 vation. The stems often mea- 

 sure 3 inches in diameter and 

 still keep their whiteness and 

 tenderness. It is an excep- 

 tionally hardy garden sort. 



used and highly desirable 

 Very easily cultivated in 



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Lettuce seed germinates quickly and may be planted as soon 

 as the cold wet daj'S of spring are past. Sow seed in rows 15 to 

 18 inches apart, covering not more than 3^ inch deep. The 

 loose leaved tjTDe maj' be thinned to an inch or so apart as soon 

 as a few leaves are formed, and when large enough for the table, 

 they may be thinned as used. In this way space is provided at 

 about the same rate as required for normal growth. 



The conditions necessary to grow good head lettuce are rich 

 soil, plenty of moisture, and steady gro'n'th from the time the 

 seeds are planted until the heads are ready to use. A check in 

 growth from lack of nourishment or moisture usually means no 

 head. The most satisfactory results come from growing lettuce 

 in cool weather. The seed should therefore be sown in boxes 

 indoors or in the hot bed and set out as soon as weather condi- 

 tions are favorable. If this is not practicable, sowing may be 

 made in the open ground as soon as soil and weather conditions 

 permit. The plants should be thinned to 10 inches apart in the 

 row and thorough cultivation given to keep down the weeds 

 and conserve moisture. A light apphcation of fertilizer, such 

 as nitrate of soda, used after the plants have made some growth, 

 will be found very beneficial. 



HEADING VARIETIES 



BIG BOSTON 76 days. Very popular in all parts of the world; 

 knowTi as Trocadero in Europe. Especially valuable for 

 summer and fall use out-of-doors, and for hotbed and cold 

 frame culture. Glossy, plain edged leaves tinged brown 

 on the margins ; forms a firm, well folded head, buttery-yellow 

 at the heart and of excellent quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



BLACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON Similar to regular Big 

 Boston, but has larger outer leaves, and the head is usually 



not so firm. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.50. 



Vou Can't 



**^grow head lettuce in your local- 

 ity, be sure to sow plenty of leaf 

 lettuce for early use. Varieties crisp 

 and flavorful are listed on page 28. 



BROWN DUTCH 76 days. 

 Standard very hardy sort. 

 Plant medium large; dark 

 green overlaid with bronze- 

 red; forms moderately firm 

 head, yellowish inside, and 

 of good quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Va lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.50. 



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