Every Good Garden Begins with 



HORSE RADISH 



LETTUCE 



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- 

 ticalh', 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 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 Ho 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 1/2 

 inches in diameter but become larger; exterior purple, but 

 flesh white: mild, crisp, and tender. 

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



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 quality. 

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



LEEK 



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 }-4 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. 



LARG E 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. 



IVIONSTROUS CARENTAN By far the largest leek in culti- 

 vation. The stems often measure 3 inches in diameter and 

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

 tionally 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 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 J^ 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 ready 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 condi- 

 tions are favorable. If this is not practicable, sowing may be 

 made in the open ground as soon as soil and weather conditions 

 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 yeUow inside and of excellent quahty. 



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



BIG BOSTON 76 da,ys. 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. Glossj', plain edged leaves tinged brown 

 on the margins ; forms a firm, well folded head, buttery-yeUow 

 at the heart and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $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. 25c; 1/4 Ib. 65c; Ib. $1.75. 



BROWN DUTCH 76 days. Standard very hardy sort. Plant 

 medium large: dark green overlaid with bronze-red; forms 

 moderately firm head, yellowish inside, and of good quality. 



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



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER 75 days. Popular over the 

 entire country; especially valuable for cool season culture. 

 Plant large with thick, dark green leaves tinged with brown 

 and spotted. Forms very large, globular head, rich golden- 

 yellow inside, buttery, and of best quality. 



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



CRISP AS ICE 76 days. Particularly valuable for home and 

 market gardens; forms heads under rather adverse weather 

 conditions. Plant medium small; deep green overlaid with 

 dark brown; forms firm, well blanched head of delicate 

 buttery flavor and tender quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.00. 



CURLY CONTINUITY A weU folded, firm, crisp head with 

 red shading on a clear green background. The leaves are 

 crisp and nicely frilled like those of New York. The 

 quality is excellent, and the flavor sweet and nutty. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.00. 



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