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rr/%ff| ¥> A f|I The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 

 ■V^l/fll f\ /\ tjl when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. Seed 

 * ™>^^* a*«j m.'x.j. ftvi should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one and one-half feet 

 apart and when well established thin to six inchesapart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a suc- 

 cession until hot weather, when they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. (See 

 colored plate, page 7.) 



C 1 \X/k** \r m (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs 



Lariy W nlte V lenna are of medium size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality for the table 



if used when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; 1 Lb. $3.00 

 17 I D l \r» Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size, 



Larly rurple Vienna purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early out door planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 



2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 I (> This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, 



Large Vareen weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



¥ r* ¥"• "Wf This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are 



i^H^I^ flat, and the stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in drills twelve to fifteen 



*"^*-^*-^*^ inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart in row and draw the earth about 



them when cultivating. If one desires very white and tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting four inches 



apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 

 I l Cj This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively culti- 



JLondOn r lag vated in this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



r A . w-.| A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It is a favorite 



Large American r lag with many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 



25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 I o Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 



Large KOlien stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 mm **, The largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. 



MOnStrOUS Car en tan It is an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



LETTUCE 



For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 

 the young plants from severe freezing either w r ith frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 

 freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 

 and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 

 off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 

 manuring and thorough preparation. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in 

 drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them 

 out and use as required. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned 

 ten to twelve inches apart in the row. __» m «*™^ 



Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture 

 under glass and for early spring use. Those marked b are 

 sometimes grown under glass, but are especially desirable for 

 outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and 

 California Cream Butter are very hardy and suited for winter 

 outdoor culture in the south. 





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CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



mm **■• a. (Seed white) This is a handsome, extremely 



IVlay iving early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for 



the home garden and market, forming very firm heads of 



medium size and excellent quality. The color is light 



yellowish green, tinged with reddish brown when mature. 



The inner leaves blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and 



buttery. The plant is very compact for so large a head 



The variety is exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a 



size suitable for use before other sorts and is also verv satis- 

 factory for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; 



Lb. $2.50 

 w-« it • n li A. (Seed black) One of the best 



Larly 1 enniS Dall heading lettuces, especially desir- 

 able for early planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. 



The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. They 



form very solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich 



creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c; Salamander 



Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



S_i ____!_„ b. (Seed black) A very extensively used sort of excellent quality for the home garden and market, 

 aiamanuer The variety withstands hot weather remarkably well. It forms a large compact, light green plant. The 

 leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely blanched. It 

 is one of the most satisfactory heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va > ' 



Mammoth Black Seeded Butter feavtd StSce 



forming very large, compact, cabbage-like heads of thick, 

 yellowish green leaves, the inner ones beautifully blanched, 

 very crisp, tender and buttery. It is one of the most largely 

 grown sorts, suitable for the home garden as well as market. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz.40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



I T * 1 J C B (Seed zvhite) A large light, 



Unrivaled Summer bright jrreen heading lettuce 

 similar in habit of plant to Big Boston but a trifle earlier 

 maturing as an outdoor summer variety and having 

 no red or bronze shading on the leaves. Heads are lai-ge, 

 firm and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; 

 Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



Big 



Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



D . b. (Seed white) This market variety is 



DOStOn very popular for outdoor culture and is 

 also in demand as a compact, large heading, forcing 

 sort for cold frames. The plants are large, very hardy 

 and vigorous. The leaves are broad, comparatively 

 smooth but w r avy at the edge, thin, very hard and crisp. 

 In color they are bright light green, the head slightly 

 tinged with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch 

 to an attractive greenish white, tinged with light 

 yellow. It heads up under cold weather conditions 

 better than any other variety, and is grown very 

 extensively in the south for shipment north in the 

 winter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Va Lb. 90c; 

 Lb. $2.75 



