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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



KALE 



BAXTER-KOHL 



Norfolk Kale 



NEW VERY CURLY LONG-STANDING KALE. A beau- 

 tiful curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit; per- 

 fectly hardy, bright green color, and very attractive in appear- 

 ance. It is superior to all other sorts, and will stand longer 

 without shooting to seed than any other variety. Packet, 5c; 

 Ya lb., 10c; y 2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c. 



BOLGIANO'S CURLED BEAUTY KALE. Extra Curled 

 ever saw, and are sure that any one getting this Kale will be 

 ounce; 2 ounces, 15c; *4 lb., 25c; pound, 75c. 



Culture of Kale. — Kales are more hardy than cab- 

 bage and make excellent greens for winter and sprint 

 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 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 temperature does not go 

 below zero. The habit is very dwarf and spread- 

 ing, and will rarely exceed 18 inches in height. 

 The leaves are of dark green color, beautifully 

 curled and produced in great abundance. Packet, 

 5c; oz., 10c; % pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



CURLED GERMAN KALE. Hardy; stands 

 the frosts of our severest winters, grows rapidly, 

 dwarf habit and is beautifully curled. Thousands 

 of acres are sown in this section to supply the 

 market. Packets, 5c; J4 lb., 10c; l /> lb., 15c; lb., 25c. 



BORE COLE, or KALE. This is a most beau- 

 tiful 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, 5c; ounce, 10c; */ A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Long Standing Kale. It is the most beautiful Kale we 

 more than repaid, and it is very hardy. Price: 10c per 



Extra Large Leek lauo 



1 ounce to sow a drill of 100 feet. 



IMPROVED 



[ways been a 



Improved Kohl-Rabi 



KOHI^-RABI 



iy 2 pounds to the acre. 



KOHL-RABI. Has 



favorite with the 

 European gardener, and is gradually 

 gaining great popularity in this coun- 

 try. When young and tender, and 

 properly prepared for the table, it is 

 almost equal to cauliflower. Beside, 

 it is a certain crop, requiring no 

 more care or cultivation than a crop 

 of cabbage. For an early 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 and 10c; 

 ounce, 15c; *4 lb., 40c; l / 2 lb., 65c; 

 l b., $1.50. 



Extra Large Leek 



Culture of Leek. — The leek ia 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 ( 



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 



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



Take the extra large, as the old sorts are not worth garden room. Packets, 5 



and 10c; ounce, 15c; l A lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 



SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED MUSTARD. An improved variety, much esteemed in the South Very succu- 

 lent, pungent, and of sweet flavor. Frequently sown in the Fall in the South. Packet, 5c; oz, 10c; % lb., 15c; J4 lb., 

 20c; lb., 40c. 



F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C. ■ South Carolina, Jan. 3. 



Gentlmen:— Your treatment of us in delivery of seeds has been liberal and satisfactory. I will recommend you to 



my neighbors. 



H. B. GRIMBALL. 



