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KALE OR BORECOLE 



This is extensively grown, especially in the soutli 

 during the fall, winter and spring. Tlie 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 quality is improved rather than in- 

 jured by frosts if not too heavy. Farther north sow in 

 &.pril 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 tlie spring from the old stumps are very 

 tender and make excellent greens. 

 •x-ii/-" /^iio .1 The plant of this 



1 all Cjreen (^urled Scotch variety grows to 



three or four feet high, bearing long, plume-like, light 

 green leaves which are deeply cut, also finely curled at 

 edges. Very ornamental and so hardy that a mod- 

 erately heavy frost improves rather than inim-es its 

 quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; ViLb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 ¥-v r/-'iio M_i A finely curled, spread- 



Uwarr Curled bcotch ing, low growing va- 



nr n*»i-maii (TlrpfrKS riety, very hardy and much Siberian 



or Vicrman oreens ^gg^ f^^. g,.eens. This sort, 



sometimes called Norfolk, is grown extensively in the south foi' shipment and is planted largely for the home garden. The leaves 

 are long and attractive bright green. This sort is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 g., . A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, Its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 



■Siberian The leaves are very large, comparatively plain in the center but are cut and frilled 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 called Sprouts 

 or German Greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



/^ T\ C Ti 1 Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves 



Vjerman Uwart r Urple are deep green and purple. It is very attractive in 

 its rich purplish coloring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



KOHL RABI 



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. In some sections of this country the Kohl Rabi is 

 also called Turnip-rooted Cabbage. In Europe the name Turnip-rooted Cabbage has 

 been applied to the Ruta Baga, Swedish-Turnip or Swede. 



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, when 



they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 



C" I tl^L'j. XT'* (^Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early 



Harly Wnite Vienna with distinctly small tops. The bulbs 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. 5c; Oz. 20c; 



2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



c I r» I Very early, with 



Larly rurple sma'ii top, the 



Vi^ariria leaf stems being tinged 

 V iciiiia .^yi(.JJ pn,.pie. Bulbs of 



medium size, purple; flesh white. 

 Desirable for forcing and early 

 outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 I tc This sort is also 



Large Ureen called Large 



White. It is hardy, quite late and 

 used for feeding stock. Bulbs 

 large, weighing eight to ten pounds 

 when fully grown, whitish green in 

 color; leaves large and very numer- 

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

 ViLb. 40c;Lb. $1.25 



LEEK 



This belongs to the 



onion family. The 



leaves are flat, and 



the stems are very large, cylindrical 



Early White Vienna and bulbous. 



Sow early in spring m 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. 



I J r>| This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of 



LiOnClOn Flag good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this country. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



f » . v-«i A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, 



Large American rlag hardy and productive. It is a favorite with 



many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



I p Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad, 



Large rvOUen covered wfth whitish bloom. This winter sort stands a long 

 time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



»» J. ^ J. The largest variety, when well grown often three 



IViOnStrOUS V^arentan inches in diameter, white and tender. It is an 



exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



Monstrous Carentak 



