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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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. 



Where climate permits seed may be sown any time from 

 August to October, broadcast or preferably in drills eighteen 

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

 The quahty is improved rather than injured by frosts if not 

 too heavy. Farther north sow in April or May in rich light 

 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 water. The young 

 shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are 

 very tender and make excellent greens. 



•x-ii/^ /^iiCii The plant of this vari- 



1 all Green Curled bcotch ety grows to three or 

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

 Avhich are deeply cut, also finely curled at edges. Very 

 ornamental and' so hardy that a ra^oderatelj' heavy frost 

 improves rather than injures its quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

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



rN r/^iic .1 A finely curled, spreading, 



Uwarr Curled bCOtch low growing variety, very 



or n**rman Hrf^i^rKa hardy and much used for greens. 



or Vierman V^reenS rphis sort, sometimes called Nor- 

 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. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Gr\ r r> 1 Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves are deep green and purple. It is verv attractive 



erman Uwarr rurple in its rich purplish coloring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Q«i • A verv 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 but are cut and friUed 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 caUed Sprouts 

 or (^e: man Gr. ens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



JT-i J u J J This is tall growing and is also called 



ersey or 1 hOUSand Headed Tree Kale and Cow Kale. It has com- 

 parativelv smooth leaves and is extensivelv used for feeding chickens. Pkt. 5c; 

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



Dwarf Curled Scotch or German Greens 



KOHL RABl 



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 so%^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 



they fail to grow weU. Plantings "may be made the latter part of Jul: for fall use. 



T- 1 -^in^'i \r' (Extra for forcirirt) This varietv is extremelv earlv 



iiarly White Vienna with dlstinctlv ^i^iall t-ps. The bulbs are of medimn 



size, very light green or nearly 



white, and are of 'best quality for 



the table if used when about two 



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



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



i-i 1 n 1 Verv earlv. with 



harly rurple small top. the 



Vi«r»i-»a leaf stems being tinged 

 V icillld. ^^.j^j^ 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 

 I /~i This sort is als' > 



Large Green called Large 



Wliite. It is hardy, quite late and 

 used for feeding stock. Bulb< 

 large, weighing eight to ten pound> 

 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 



This belongs to tlu- 

 onion family au'l 

 is a good fall and 

 winter substitute for green onion^. 

 The leaves are flat, and the stems are 

 r 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 apait in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 



I - f^ Fl "^^^^^ ^^^^^ known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of 



JLOnClOn rlag' good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this country. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



Large American Flag 



many market gardeners and 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 I p Stems very 



JLarge IxOUen covered with whitish bloom" This winter sort stands a lon^-- 



time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 

 T» « M. r^ M, l^li'^ largest varietv, when well grown often threi- 



iVlOnStrOUS L^arentan inches in diameter, white and tender. It is an 



exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 20c: 2 Oz. 3Sc: 14 Lb- 55c: Lb. $1.75 



1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek. 

 hardy and productive. It is a favorite with 

 is also extensivelv used for the home garden- 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad. 



Monstrous Carentan 



