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) The edible part is the turnip-shaped 
KOHL R BI bulb formed above ground. Itis tender 
and excellent when used before fully 
grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. 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 
inthe 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. 
e ° Extra for forcing) This variety is ex- 
Early White Vienna Gena ae with distinctly eral 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. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
° Very early, with small top, the Jeaf stems 
Early Purple Vienna being tinged with purple. Bulbsof medium 
size, purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor 
planting. Pkt.10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c;14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, 
Large Green 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 numerous. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 
75c; Lb. 2.50 
This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and 
LEEK winter substitute for green onions. . The leaves are flat, 
| and the stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. 
| Sow early in spring in 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 likecelery. 
\ This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, 
London F lag of good quality, and is extensively cultivated in 
this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4% Lb. 75c; Lb $2.50 
° A desirable strong growing, broad leaved 
| Large American Flag leek, hardy and productive. It isa favorite 
| with many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home 
garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves 
| Large Rouen road covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 
| standsa long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
Y% Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
| The largest variety, when well grown 
} Monstrous Carentan often three inches in diameter, white and 
tender. It is an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; Monstrous CareNnrAN 
2 Oz. 55c; 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 
the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soonas danger of severe 
| freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 
and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 
| off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 
Lettuce to ke at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 
manuring and thorough preparation. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in 
drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them 
out and use as required. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned 
ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 
Varieties marked A are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked B are sometimes 
grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston and California Cream Butter are very 
hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
} ° A. (Seed white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home garden 
May King and market, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. The color is light yellowish green, 
tinged with reddish brown when mature. The inner leaves blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and buttery. The plant is 
very compact for so large a head. The variety is exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suitable for use before other 
sorts and is also very satisfactory for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
j d B. (Seed black) A very extensively used sort of excellent quality for the home garden and market. 
Salaman €Y The variety withstands hot weatherremarkably well. It forms a large compact, light green plant. The 
leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely blanched. It 
is one of the most satisfactory heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Also sold as Early Tennis Ball. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 
ere ee A th leaved lettuce formi 1 t, cabbage-like heads of 
\ Bs. A smooth leaved lettuce forming very large, compact, cabbage-like heads o 
! Mammoth Black Seeded Butter thick, yellowish green leaves, the Sse Ones beautifully blanched, very crisp, 
tender and buttery. It is one of the most largely grown sorts, suitable for the home garden as well as market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 
| 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
| ° B (Seed white) A large light, bright green heading lettuce similar in habit of plant to Big Boston 
| Unrivaled Summer but a trifle earlier miRtaeine as an anes Se variety and having no red or bronze shading 
on the leaves. Heads are large, firm aud of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
| Bi B B. (Seed white) This market variety is very popular for outdoor culture and is also in demand as a compact, 
|| Big Boston arge heading, forcing sort for cold frames. The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are 
| broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge, thin. very hard and crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head 
slightly tinged with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to an attractive greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It 
heads up under cold weather conditions better than any other variety, and is grown very extensively in the south for 
shipment north in the winter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
