Bolgiano's Selected Kale, Leek and Mustard. 



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KOHLRABI, or TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE 



CULTURE. Sow in spring, in rows 18 inches apart, afterward chinning the plants to 8 or 10 inches. If the weather 

 is suitable, the thinning may be planted, but it is considered difficult to transplant. Keep the weeds down, and when 

 -cned stems above ground are 2 or 3 inches through they are fit to eat, and should be used at once, being tough 

 when old. Cook s.ime a> I 



Early White Vienna. When young and tender, and properly prepared for the table, it is almost equal to 

 cauliflower. Besides, it is a certain crop, requiring no more care or cultivation than a crop of cabbage. 

 For an early crop sow in a hotbed early in spring, and treat the same as directions given for early cab- 

 bage. For a fall crop sow in June. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \i lb. 85 cts.; lb. $3.00. 



KALE, or BORECOLE 



CULTURE. Kales are more hardy than 

 cabbage, and make excellent greens for win- 

 : spring use. being improved by frost. 

 Sow from May to June 3nd cultivate same as 

 cabbage. One and one-half pounds to the acre. 

 One ounce will sow 2C0 feet drill. 



Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, 

 or Norfolk. This is one of the best 

 kales for spring sowing 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 spreading, 

 and will rarely exceed 18 inches in 

 height. The leaves are of dark green 

 color, beautifully curled and produced 

 in great abundance. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 25 cts.; H lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 



Curled Dwarf Green. Hardy; stands 

 the frosts of our severest winters, grows 

 rapidly, dwarf habit, and is beautifully 

 curled. Thousands of acres arc sown in 

 this section to supply the market. Pkts. 

 5 and 10 cts.; \\ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



Borecole, or Kale. This is a most beautiful kale. 

 About Baltimore it is sown in May, and trans- 

 planted like cabbage to stand over winter. Around 

 in Norfolk it is grown largely broadcast, like the 

 German kale, for early shipment. It is most de- 

 sirable and will continue to grow in favor. Pkts. 

 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; y A lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 



Norfolk Kale. 



Imperial Curly Long-Standing. i s a beautiful 

 curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit ; 

 perfectly hardy, bright green color, and very at- 

 tractive in appearance. It will stand longer with- 

 out shooting to seed than any other variety. Pkt. 

 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y A lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



ine ounce to sow 

 drill of 100 feet. 



CULTURE. The leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds best in a light 



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 6 inches in 



u 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 com- 

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

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J4 lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 

 Broad London, or Large American Flag, a very strong growing variety 

 with large thick stems of fine sweet flavor. One of the most popular varieties 

 with large planters. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 



MUSTARD 



Mustard is one of the best greens, and a supply may easily be obtained 

 throughout the entire season if succession sowings are made. Try Mustard 

 cooked like Spinach. It is very easily grown and will thrive in any part of 

 the garden. For late spring use sow in February, March or April ; for fall 

 use sow in August and September. Sow the seed in rows 8 to 10 inches apart. 

 One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill ; about 5 lbs. is required for an acre 

 if sown broadcast 



Southern Giant Curled. A curly leaf variety; produces large leaves; 

 makes a very fine salad ; flavor is all that can be desired. Plant in fall for 

 early spring salad. A popular variety. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Y* 

 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



Chinese. Differs from the preceding in that the large, broad leaves are 

 =mooth and flat. The plants produce a large quantity of leaves which are 

 delicious when cooked and served like Spinach. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; J4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



Extra Large 



