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R W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



Norfolk Kale. 



Kale 



BATTER-KOHL 



CULTURE OF KALE-— Kales are more hardy than cabbage 

 and make excellent greens for winter and spring use, being improved 

 by frost. Sow from May to June and cultivate same as cabbage. 

 One and one-half pounds to the acre. One ounce will sow 200 feet drill. 



EXTRA DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH, 

 or NORFOLK KALE.— This is one of the best 

 kales for spring sowing in the north, and is the 

 principal sort grown 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 spread- 

 ing, and will rarely exceed 18 inches in height. 

 The leaves are of dark green color, beautifully 

 curled and produced in great abundance. Packet, 

 5c.; oz., IOC. ; J pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



CURLED GERMAN KALE.— Hardy; stands the 

 frosts of our severest winters, grows rapidly, dwarf 

 habit and is beautifully curled. Thousands of acres 

 are sown in this section to supply the market. 

 Packets, 5c.; J lb., loc; 5 lb., 15c.; lb., 25c. 



BORE COLE, or KALE.— This is a most beau 



NEW VERY CURLY LONQ=STANDING KALE.— A beau- tiful kale. About Baltimore it is sown in May, and 



tiful curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit; per- transplanted like cabbage to stand over winter. 



. fectly hardy, bright green color, and very attractive in appear- Around Norfolk it is grown largely broadcast, like 



ance. It is superior to all other sorts, and will stand longer the German Kale, for early shipment. It is most 



without shooting to seed than any other variety. Packet, 5c.; desirable and will continue to grow in favor. 



J lb., lOc; 5 lb., 15c.; I lb,, 25c. Packet, 5c.; ounce, loc; j lb., 30c.; lb., $1,00. 



Cxtra Large Leek 



LAUCK 

 sow a drill of 100 feet. 



IMPROVED KOHL=RABL — Has 



always been a favorite with the Euro- 

 pean gardener, and is gradually gain- 

 ing great popularity in this country. 

 When young and tender, and prop- 

 ily prepared for the table, it is 

 1 1 most equal to cauliflower. Besides, 

 n is a certain crop, requiring no 

 more care or cultivation than a crop 

 i> cabbage. For an early crop sow 

 1 1 a hot bed early in spring, and 

 Heat the same as directions given 

 lor early cabbage. For a fall crop 

 ow in June. Packets, 5 and loc; 

 ounce, 15c; J lb., 40c; k lb., 65c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



Cxtra Large Leek 



CULTURE OF LEEK.— The leek is very 

 rdy, of easy culture, and succeeds best in a light 

 1. Sow early in April in drills i foot apart and 

 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches 

 ;h, transplant in a deep, rich soil in rows 12 

 :hes apart, and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as 

 ssible. so that the neck may be covered and 



1 inched; draw the earth to them as they grow. 



he seed may also be sown in August or September, 

 d the young plants transplanted in the spring. 



Improved Kohl-Rabi 



KOHL-RABI 



5 pounds to the acre. 



LXTRA LARGE LEEK.— It is the best. This mammoth leek is not to be com- 



1 id with the old kinds. It grows much larger and is very handsome. Take the extra 

 1 :e, as the old sorts are not worth garden room. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 15c; j lb., 

 ,l; lb., 90c. 



SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED MUSTARD.— An improved variety, much esteemed in the South. Very succulent, pun- 

 gent, and of sweet flavor. Frequently sown in the Fall in the South. Packet, 5c; oz., loc; j lb., 15c; 5 lb., 20c; lb., 40c. 



F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C. Congress Heights, D. C, Jan. 3. 



Gentlemen : — The Big Boston Lettuce I bought of you was finer than any I ever saw. H. B. SWEENEY. 



