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M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



KALE 



Borecole, Kale and German Greens are general terms applied 

 to certain cabbage-like plants which do not form heads, 

 but are used in their open growth. Some of the vari- 

 eties are the most tender and delicate of any of the 

 cabbage tribe. They are hardy and are not injured by the frost. 



CULTURE— As lar north as Cincinnati the seed may be sown in September 

 and plants grown like spinage, or planted and grown like late cabbage until 

 very late in the season. In the south kale will live and grow throughout the 

 winter without protection. It is better not to cut or handle the pkints when 

 frozen, but if this is unavoidable, thaw them out in cold water. The young 

 shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and 

 make excellent greens. 



TALL GREEN CURLED 

 SCOTCH. This is very 

 hardy and is not injured 

 by a moderate frost. 

 About thirty inches tall 

 with an abundance of 

 dark green leaves which 

 are densely curled and 

 cut, f onning a very 

 beautiful plant. It 

 stands the winters in 

 the middle states with- 

 out any protection. 

 Pkt. .^o: Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. l.lc; ^ Lit. 35c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



Dwarf Curled Scotch, or German Greens 

 Oivarf Piirlp»rl Srr»fr»Vi The plant is low and com- 



Lrwarr v^uriea ocotcn, pact'^with large, bright, 



or German Cir*»f»rm ^*^^P green leaves curled, cut 

 ur vjeimctn vireens ^^^^ crmiped so that the whole 

 plant resembles a bunch of moss. It would be well 

 worthy of cultivation simply for its beauty. One of the 

 best sorts for use and when well grown and cooked is one 

 of the most, palatable of vegetables. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 

 2 Oz 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Tall Green Curled Scotch 



SiKl^rism Sometimes called Sprouts and German Greens. 



e^jiituca Jt«a.iiin this variety the very large, green leaves 

 are comparatively plain in the center but coarsely cut and 

 frilled on the edge. The plant is low bttt spreading and 

 very hardy. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. GOc. 



GERMAN DWARF PURPLE. Similar to the Dwarf Curled 

 Scotch, but of a rich purple color. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz, 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Kohl Rabi 



Early 

 White 

 Vienna 



The Kohl Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between the cab- 

 bage and turnip and combines the flavor of each. The edible 

 part IS a turnip-shaped bulb formed by the enlargement of 

 . ^, the stem. When used for the table this should be cut when 



quite small, as it is then very tender and delicate, but if allowed to reach its full size it be- 

 comes tough and stringy. 



CULTURE— Sow in light, rich soil as early as possible, in drills 

 sixteen inches apart and when well established thin to six inches 

 apart in the row. One or two plantings at inteivals of t 

 days will give a succession until hot weather, when they fail 

 grow well; plantings may be made the latter part of July 

 fall use. 



Early White Vienna if^,'™ &£l^ 



early, with distinctly small tops. Bulbs of medium 

 size, white, handsome and of best quality Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ?^Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Very early, with small 

 top, the leaf stems being tinged with puiple 

 Bulb bright purple; desirable for forcing and eaily 

 outdoor planting Pkt. 6c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



LARGE GREEN. Hardy, quite late and 

 used for feeding stock. Bulbs large 

 weighing eight to ten pounds, whitish- 

 green in color; leaves large and nu- 

 merous. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20cj 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Leek 



Belongs to the onion family. Sow the seed and care 

 for the young plants as for onions, but they need 

 more room in order to develop. Wlien the young 

 plant is about the size of a goose quill, transplant to 

 a prepared bed in rows about two or three feet apart and four or five 

 inches in the row. Set the roots deep and draw the earth to them 

 when cultivating, so that they may be well blanched by the time they 

 are fit for use. 

 LONDON FLAG. This is the variety generally cultivated in this 

 country. It is hardy and of good quality. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; k Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. A variety which has become very popu- 

 lar with some market gardeners on account of its being larger than 

 the London Flag. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.26 



LARGE ROUEN. Stem very large but comparatively short; 

 the leaf is very broad, covered with whitish bloom. Stands 

 a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 hhh. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Mrknefi*rkiic Pa»»*k«far» "^^^ largest variety, often 

 IVlOnSLrOUS \^arenLa.n three inches in diameter and 



becoming very white and tender. A hardy and desirable sort. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 26c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Monstrous Carentan Leek 



