FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH. 



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KALE OR BORECOLE 



This is extensively grown, especially in the south during 

 the fall, winter and spring. The leaves are used principally 

 for greens. A favorite way is to cook them with bacon. The 

 leaves are also used for garnishing. 



Wiiere climate permits seed may be sovra any time from 

 August to October, broadcast or preferably in drills eighteen 

 inches apart so that the plants when small iaiay be cultivated. 

 The quality is improved rather than injured'by frosts if not 

 too heavy. Farther north sow in April or 3Iay in rich liglit 

 soil in rows two to three feet apart and where plants of the 

 largest size are desired thin to two feet apart in row. It is 

 better not to cut or handle the plants while frozen, but if this 

 is unavoidable, thaw them out in cold \vater. The young 

 shoots which start up in the spx'ing from the old stumps are 

 very tender and make excellent greens. 



Tii/r^i /^IJO il_ The plant of this vari- 



all Green Curled bCOtch ety grows to three or 

 four feet high, bearing long, plume-like, light green leaves 

 which are deeply cut. also finelj' curled at edges. Very 

 ornamental and so hardy that a moderately heavy frost 

 improves rather than injures its quahty. Pkt. 5c;C)z, 10c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



r\ fi^lJCj.!-^ finely curled, spreading. 



Uwarr Curled scotch low growing variety, very 

 oi- C\ firman C^ff^t^mt hardy and much used for greens. 

 or vxermdn vareenj* rp^^is sort, sometimes caUed Xor- 



DwARF Curled Scotch or German Greens 



folk, is grown extensively in the south for shipment and is planted largely for the home garden. The leaves are long and attrac- 

 tive bright green. This sort is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 20c; Yi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 /^ r\ £ D 1 Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves are deep green and purple. It is very attractive 



iaerman Uwarr rurple in its rich purplish coloring. Pkt. Sc; Oz. ISc; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



o»i • A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 



i^lberian The leaves are very large, comparatively plain in the center bttt are cut and frilled at the edges. The variety is 



very hardy, a favorite for greens and in some sections is extensively grown for forage. This sort is sometimes called Sprouts 



or German Greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Jersey or Thousand Headed Tree Kale and Cow Kale. it has com 



paratively smooth leaves and is extensively used for feeding chickens 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



This is tall growing and is also called 



~ " ' ^ " ' " ' as com- 



Pkt. 5c; 



KOHL RABI 



The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed 

 above ground. It is tender and excellent when 

 used before fully grown, combining somewhat the 

 flavors of cabbage and turnip. 



Seed should be soa^ti 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 inches apart in the row. 



Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, when 



thej" fail to grow weU. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 



1-1 I \iri_*. \r» {Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early 



JLarly W nite V lenna with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are of medium 



size, very light green or nearly 



white, and are of best quality for 



the table if used Avhen abotit two 



inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 



2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



17 1 f> 1 Very early, with 



harly Purple smaii top. the 



Vienna leaf stems being tinged 



vieillld ^^.^^Y^ purple. Bulbs of 



medium size, purple: flesh white. 



. Desirable for forcing and early 



outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 



2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



f ^ This sort is also 



Large \jreen called Large 



"White. It is hardy, quite late and 

 used for feeding stock. Bulbs 

 large, weighing eight to ten pounds 

 when fully grown, whitish green in 

 color; leaves large and very numer- 

 ous. Pkt, 5c; Oz. 15c; 2'Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



LEEK 



Early White Vienna 



This belongs to the 

 onion family and 

 is a good fall and 

 winter substitttte for green onions. 

 The leaves are 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 roAv and draw the earth about them when cultivating. If one desires 

 very white and tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting fotir 

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

 I J 1^1 This well known broad leaved^ leek^ is hardy, productive, of 



good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this country, 



15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



f A • CI ^ desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek. 



Large American rlag hardy and productive, it is a favorite with 



many market gardeners and is als^o extensively used for the home garden. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



I Q Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad. 



Large rvOUen covered with whitish bloom. Tlds v'inter sort stands a long 



time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



rhen well gro^\"n often three 

 It is an 

 exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 



»« M. r^ M. The largest variety 



iViOnStrOUS L^eU*entan inches in diameter, white and tender. 



Monstrous Carent^ 



