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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



Culture of Kale. — Kales are more hardy than 

 cabbage and make excellent greens for winter and 

 spring use, bemg improved by frost Sow from May 

 to June and cultivate the same as cabbage. 



Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch or Nor- 

 tolk Kale.- — This is one of the best kales for spring 

 sowing in the North, and is the principal sort grown 

 in the South for Northern markets. It is hardy, and 

 will remain over winter in any place where the tem- 

 perature does not go below zero. The habit is very 

 dwarf and spreading, and will ;rarely exceed i8 inches 

 in height. The leaves are of a bright green color, 

 beautifully curled, and produced in great abundance. 

 Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, lo cents ; % pound, 20 cents ; 

 pound, 50 cents. 



New Very Curly Long Standing- Kale. —A 



beautiful curled and crimped sort, of strong vigorous 

 habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color, and very at- 

 tractive in appearance. It is superior to all other sorts, 

 and will stand longer without shooting to seed than 

 any other variety. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; % 

 pound, 10 cents; Vz pound, 15 cents; pound, 30 cents. 



Curled German Kale. — Hardy. Stands the 

 frost of our severest winters, grows rapidly, dwarf 

 habit, and is beautifully curled. Thousands of acres 

 are sown in this section to supply the market. Pack- 

 ets, 5 cents; ^ pound, 10 cents; Yz pound, 15 cents; 

 pound, 25 cents. 



BORE COLE, or KALE. 

 Spargel KohL 



This is a most beautiful kale. About Baltimore it is 

 ■sown in May, and transplanted like cabbage to stand 

 over winter. Around Norfolk it is grown largely 

 broadcast, like the German kale, for early shipment. 

 It is most desirable, and will continue to grow in 

 favor. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 

 25 cents ; pound, 75 cents. 



MUSTARD SEED. 



Southern Giant, Curled. — An improved va- 

 riety, much esteemed in the South. Very succulent, 

 pungent, and of sweet flavor. Frequently sown in the 

 fall in the South. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; 

 % pound, 15 cents ; 1/2 pound, 25 cents ; pound, 40 

 cents. 



IMPROVED KOHL-RABI— Kobl-Rabi. 



1^2 pounds to the acre. 



Improved Kohl-Kabi. — Has always been a 

 favorite with the European gardener, and is gradually 

 gaining great popularity in this country. When young 

 and tender, and properly prepared for the table, it is 

 almost equal to cauliflower. Besides, it is a certain 

 crop, requiring no more care or cultivation than a crop 

 of cabbage. For an eady crop sow in a hot bed early 

 in spring, and treat the same as directions given for 

 early cabbage. For a fall crop sow in June. Packets, 

 5 cents and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; ^ pound, 40 

 cents; V2 pound, 65 cents; pound, $1.25. 



EXTRA LARGE LEEK.— Lauch. 



ounce to sow a drill of 100 feet. 



CULTURE OF LEEK.— 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 Liarg-e Leek.— It is the best. This rnam- 

 moth leek is not to be compared with the old kinds. 

 It grows so much larger and very handsome. Take 

 the extra large, as the old sorts are not worth garden 

 room. Packets, 5 cents and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; 

 ^ pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



