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The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 
KOHL R BI when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. Seed 
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 inches apart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession 
until hot weather, wheu they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 
° ° (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are 
Early White Vienna 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; 4% Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
° Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size, 
Early Purple Vienna purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt.10c; Oz. 30c; 
2 Oz. 55c; 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
: This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, 
Large Green weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
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. 
LEEK This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are 
This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively cultivated in 
London Flag his country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25¢; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb $2.50 
te A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It isa favorite with many 
Large American Flag market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 
Large Rouen stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
The largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. It is 
Monstrous Carentan an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 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 with 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. 
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 and California Cream Butter are very 
hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
5 A. (Seed white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home garden 
May King 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 very satisfactory for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
B. (Seed black) A very extensively used sort of excellent quality for the home garden and market 
Salamander The variety withstands hot weather remark- 
ably 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. Also sold as Earlv Tennis Ball. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Mammoth Black Seeded Butter Raver tege 
. 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. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
U ° ] d S B. (Seed white) <A large light, 
nrivale UMLMEL bright yreen heading lettuce simi- 
larin habit of pla tto Big Boston but a trifle earlier maturing 
as an outdoor summer variety and having no red or bronze 
shading on the leaves. Heads are large, firm and of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Bi B B. (Seed white) This market variety is very 
1g oston 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 wavy 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 hevls 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; Sa : = = 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 Mammoru Brack SEEpEp ButTER 
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