Harvesting lettuce seed on one of our California ranches. 



HORSE-RADISH 



LEEK 



Horse-radish is grown from pieces of the root. Set the roots in the 

 ground vertically, small end down, with the tops of the roots 1 to 3 

 inches below the surface. Cultivate thoroughly until the leaves cover 

 the ground; their shade will keep down the weeds. 



MALINER KREN, Small Roots This improved variety was introduced 

 into the United States by the Department of Agriculture. It pro- 

 duces vigorous growing plants and large, heavy roots of excellent 

 quality. 

 Roots 5 for 20c; 10 for 35c; 25 for 75c, postpaid in U. S. A. 



KALE or BORECOLE 



In the South, especially, this member of the cabbage family is widely 

 grown for greens. Most varieties have heavy, densely curled foliage of 

 beautiful green. The culture is practically the same as that of late cab- 

 bage, but as the plants will withstand several degrees of frost they can 

 grow late into the fall. Many think Kale best after the first heavy frosts. 



DWARF BLUE CURLED Improved strain of Dwarf Curled Scotch. 

 Central leaves deeper green, and has greater hardihood for with- 

 standing winter temperatures when the crop is planted in fall. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.10. 



DWARF GREEN CURLED A popular home garden sort of excep- 

 tionally hardy growth. The low spreading plant bears finely 

 curled, large, parsley-like leaves much used for greens and for gar- 

 nishing. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.10. 



JERSEY or THOUSAND HEADED Tall strong growing plants that 

 frequently reach 6 or 8 feet in height. Smooth leaves. Popular for 

 poultry and stock feeding. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. 80c. 



SIBERIAN or SPROUTS Dwarf spreading plants with large plume- 

 like frilled leaves. Sometimes called "German greens." 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 



TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH Light green densely curled leaves 

 on plants that grow 3 feet tall. Very hardy and widely grown for 

 Greens. Moderate frost improves the quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.00. 



KOHL RABI 



The delicious flavor of this turnip-shaped bulb combines both cab- 

 bage and turnip. As early in spring as possible, sow the seed in light 

 rich soil in rows \]/2 feet apart. When plants are well established, thin 

 to 6 inches apart in the row. Plant at intervals of 10 days for a succes- 

 sion of bulbs until hot weather, after which they fail to grow. For fall use, 

 plant the last of July. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 60 days. Almost the same as White 

 Vienna except that the bulbs have a purplish color. The flesh is 

 white and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA (For forcing) The best kohl rabi for the 

 table. The bulbs are light green on the outside with white flesh of 

 mild cabbage-turnip flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



A favorite substitute for green onions in fall and winter and a tasty 

 addition to soups and stews. Sow early in spring in rows 12 to 15 inches 

 apart, covering ]/2 inch deep. Thin the plants to 6 inches apart in the 

 row and draw the earth about them when cultivating. If you desire 

 very white and tender leeks, transplant when about 6 inches tall, set 

 4 inches apart in trenches about 2 feet apart, and gradually earth up like 

 celery. 



GIANT MUSSELBURG A hardy, extra large leek. The richly fla- 

 vored edible stems are 6 to 8 inches in length and about 3 inches in 

 diameter. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c. 



LARGE FLAG The most extensively used variety of strong growing 

 leek. Very easily cultivated in the home garden. It is broad leaved, 

 with rather short but very thick stems. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c. 



MONSTROUS CARENTAN By far the largest leek in cultivation. 

 An exceptionally hardy garden sort. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 90c. 



LETTUCE 



Lettuce seed germinates quickly and may be planted as soon as the 

 cold wet days of spring are past. Sow seed in rows 15 to 18 inches apart, 

 covering not more than 3^ inch deep. The loose leaved type may be 

 thinned as used when large enough for the table. 



The conditions necessary to grow good head lettuce are rich soil, 

 plenty of moisture, and steady growth from the time the seeds are 

 planted until the heads are ready to use. 



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HEADING VARIETIES 



BIG BOSTON 76 days. The most widely grown of all head lettuce 

 varieties. Plain edged leaves tinged bronze at the margins; buttery 

 yellow at the heart. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



BLACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON Similar to regular Big Boston, but 



has larger outer leaves, and the head is usually not so firm. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



BROWN DUTCH 76 days. Very hardy. Plant medium large; dark 

 green overlaid with bronze-red; moderately firm head, yellowish in- 

 side, and of good quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



CRISP AS ICE 76 days. Particularly valuable for home and market 

 gardens. Plant medium small; deep green overlaid with dark 

 brown; forms firm, well blanched head of delicate buttery flavor 

 and tender quaUty, even under somewhat adverse weather condi- 

 tions. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



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