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w^^^Tjw w^ jk "Of The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 

 ICI IrHI tv/Xul when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. Seed 

 *^^^* A*-^ A^X^*^* 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 inchesapart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a suc- 

 cession until hot weather, when they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 

 C 1 tXT'U**. \r' (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs 



l!<a.rly Wnite Vienna, are 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; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 ri I o 1 \7'» Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size, 



Liariy "Urple Vienna purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early out door planting. Pkt, 10c; Oz. 30c; 



2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock, 

 eighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous! 



This sort is also called Large White. 



Large Green 



Pkt. lOc; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Bulbs large^ 



LEEK 



This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute 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 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. 



. 1 T71 This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively culti- 



Lonaon rlag vated in this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb, $2.50 



. A • n -^ desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It is a favorite 



Liarge American r lag with many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 



25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 f Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 



Large KOUen stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt, 10c; Oz, 25c; 2 Oz, 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 «■ , An, . The largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. 



Monstrous Carentan it is an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 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 

 ofiE 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 cultureunderglass and for early spring use. Those marked b are sometimes 

 grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California Cream 

 Butter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



A/l V ^' ^^^^^ white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact,"cabbage or heading variety for the home garden 



JVlay Iving 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; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 |-i I rp * 12 11 '^- (-Seed 6iacfc) One of the best heading lettuces, especially desirable for early planting outdoors and 



Larly lenniS uail also suitable for forcing. The plants are large, with thick, bright green leave's. They form very solid 



heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c; Oz, 15c; 2 Oz,25c; 



Y4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1,50 

 Q I 1 B. {Seed black) A very extensively used sort of excellent quality for the home garden and market. 



Dalamander The varlet-y withstands hot weather remarkably 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 grow- 



ing outdoors. 

 Lb. $1.50 



Pkt, 10c; Oz, 15c; 2 Oz, 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; 



Mammoth Black Seeded Butter ^ieavSd^?et 



tuce" forming very large, compact, cabbage-like heads 

 of thick, yellowish green leaves, the inner ones beauti- 

 fully 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; 

 lA Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 I T * 1 J C ^ (Seed white) A large light, 



UnriVaied OUmmer bright green heading lettuce 

 similar in habit of plant to 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; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 D* R <■ ^- ('S'eed ivhite) This market variety is 



Dig DOStOn very 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 heads 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; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; 

 Lb. $2.50 



Big Boston 



