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FERRY'S SEEDS 



LEEK 



Kohl Rabi, White Vienna 



This widely cultivated species of the onion family is a favorite 

 substitute for green onions in fall and winter. When cooked, 

 many think them more tender and of finer flavor than onions. 

 Sow early in spring in rows 12 to 15 inches apart, covering 

 Yi 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 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. 10c; oz. 25c; Vi 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. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



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

 blanched stem and dark green leaves. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



MONSTROUS CARENTAN By far the largest leek in culti- 

 vation. The stems often measiue 3 inches in diameter and 

 still keep their whiteness and tenderness. It is an excep- 

 tionally hardy garden sort. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



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

 blanched stem. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



HORSE RADISH 



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 down 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. 



KOHL RABI 



The turnip-shaped bulb of this plant is tender and excellent 

 when eaten before it is fullj' grown. The flavor seems to com- 

 bine both cabbage and turnip. As early in spring as possible, 

 sow the seed in light rich soil in rows IH 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, plantings 

 should be made the last of July. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 60 days. Standard early sort. 

 Plants small; leaves dark green with profuse purole stain- 

 ing. Bulbs flattened globe-shape, best for use when 2 to 23^ 

 inches in diameter but become larger; exterior purple, but 

 flesh white; mild, crisp, and tender. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Vi 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. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 80c; lb. $2.50. 



LETTUCE 



Green vegetables are now considered a part of our everyday 

 diet by almost everyone, 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 

 everywhere. 



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 H inch deep. The 

 loose leaved tvpe 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 ready to use. A check m 

 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 favorable. If this is not practicable, sowing may 

 be made in the open ground as soon as soil and weather condi- 

 tions permit. 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 application of fertilizer, 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, round, firm, butter-head, which is 

 deep yellow inside and of excellent quality. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



