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Kohl Rabi is at Its Best When Half Grown and Bright Green in Color 

 FERRY'S SEEDS 



HORSE RADISH 



LEEK 



Horse radish rarely produces seed, but is grown from pieces 

 of the root. For the home garden they may be set wherever a 

 few feet of space is available. Set the roots in the ground ver- 

 tically, 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 do^vn the weeds. 



MALINER KREN, Small Roots This improved variety was 



introduced into the United States by the Department of 



Agriculture. It produces 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. 



Leek 



Even Milder Than Onions and Just As Easy to Grow 



KOHL RABI 



The delicious flavor of this turnip-shaped bulb combines both 

 cabbage and turnip. As early in spring as possible, sow the 

 seed in light rich soil in rows XYi feet apart. When plants are 

 well established, thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Plant at 

 intervals of 10 days for a succession of bulbs until hot weather, 

 after which they fail to grow. For fall use, plant the last of July. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 60 days. Standard early sort. 

 Plants small; leaves dark green with profuse purple stain- 

 ing. Bulbs flattened globe-shape, best for use when 2 to 2}^ 

 inches in diameter but become larger; exterior purple, but 

 flesh white; mild, crisp, and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 80c; lb. $2.50. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA (For Forcing) The best table sort 

 if used when the bulbs are 2 inches in diameter. It matures 

 very early and produces medium sized, light green bulbs 

 with white flesh of excellent quahty. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 80c; lb. $2.50. 



This widely cultivated species of the onion family is a favorite 

 substitute for green onions in fall and winter. It is a tasty 

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

 15 inches apart, covering J4 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, trans- . 

 plant when about 6 inches tall, set 4 inches apart in trenches 

 about 2 feet apart, and gradually earth them up like celery 



GIANT MUSSELBURG The rich flavor of this extra large 

 variety has made it popular. It is a very hardy sort with 

 dark green fan-shaped leaves. The edible stems are 6 to 

 8 inches in length and about 3 inches in diameter. 

 Pkt. 5c;oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



LARGE FLAG The most extensively used and highly desirable variety of 

 the strong growing type. This dependable plant is very easily cultivated 

 in the home garden. It is broad leaved, with rather short but very 

 thick stems. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



LARGE ROUEN A very hardy variety with short, thick, well blanched stem 

 and dark green leaves. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; V4 lb. 75c. 



MONSTROUS CARENTAN By far the largest leek in cultivation. The 

 stems often measure 3 inches in diameter and still keep their whiteness 

 and tenderness. It is an exceptionally hardy garden sort. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



THE LYON A very hardy variety with fairly long, thick, well blanched stem. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



LETTUCE 



Green vegetables are now considered a part of our everyday diet, and 

 among the special favorites are crisp leaves and heads of lettuce. No 

 other vegetable contains more vitamines and other health bringing elements, 

 and no other can be more easily grown in home gardens everjTvhere. 



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 Yi inch deep. The loose leaved type may be thinned to 

 an inch or so apart as soon as a few leaves are formed, and when large enough 

 for the table, they may be thinned as used. In this way space is provided 

 at about the same rate as required for normal growth. 



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 readj' to use. A check in growth from lack of nourishment or 

 moisture usually means no head. The most satisfactory results come from 

 growing lettuce in cool weather. The seed should therefore be sown in boxes 

 indoors or in the hot bed and set out as soon as weather conditions are favor- 

 able. If this is not practicable, sowing may be made in the open ground as 

 soon as soil and weather conditions i)enuit. The plants should be thinned to 

 10 inches apart in the row and thorough cultivation given to keep down the 

 weeds and conserve moisture. A light ajjplication of fertihzer, 

 such as nitrate of soda, used after the plants have made some 

 growth, will be found very beneficial. 



HEADING VARIETIES 



ALL SEASONS 75 days. Valuable market and home garden 

 variety, particularly popular on Long Island; does well in 

 hot summer weather. Plant large with medium dark thick 

 leaves and with large, roimd, firm, butter-head, which is 

 deep yeUow inside and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



BIG BOSTON 76 days. Very popular in all parts of the world; 

 known as Trocadero in Europe. Especially valuable for 

 summer and fall use out-of-doors, and for hotbed and cold 

 frame culture. Glossy, plain edged leaves tinged brown 

 on the margins ; f ormsa firm, well folded head, buttery-yellow 

 at the heart and of excellent quahty. 



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



