CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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KOHLRABI. 



Xohlrabi. 



CULTURE. — The edible part is the turnip- 

 shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender 

 and excellent when used before fully grown, 

 combining: somewhat the flavors of cabbage and 

 turni|3. 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 in the row. Planted in Spring 

 at intervals of ten days will give a succession 

 luitil hot weather, when they fail to grow well. 

 Plantings may be made the latter part of July 

 for Fall use. l^A lbs. to the acre. 



EABIiY WHITE VIENNA (Extra for forcing"). 

 This variety is extremely early with distinctly 

 small 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. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 30c.; 14 lb., 

 75c.; lib., $2.50, postpaid. 



LEEK. 



Iioudon Flag" 

 Leek. 



CULTURE. — A species of Onion highly esteemed for flavoring stews and soups 

 Should be sown broadcast and transplanted when about six to eight inches high into 

 rows a foot apart, and six inches apart in rows. Should be planted at least four 

 inches deep. They require to be well cultivated in order to secure large roots. Sow in 

 October for Winter and Spring use, and January and February for Summer. One ounce 

 to 250 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre. 



LARGE LONDON PLACr. — Is the kind most generally grown. Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c.; 

 Yi lib., 65c.; lb.. $2.25, postpaid. 



LARGE ROUEN. — A French variety which does well in our climate and seems to be 

 practically adapted to our soil. It grows shorter than London Flag and much stouter. 

 As a market variety it cannot be excelled. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 30c.; ^4 11>m 90c.; l"b., $3.00 

 postpaid. 



LETTUCE. 



CULTURE. — Lettuce is sown here during the whole year by the market gardeners. 

 Of course, it takes a great deal of labor to produce this vegetable during our hot months 

 Before sowing soak the seeds for two hours in water, take them out. put in a piece of 

 cloth and set in a cool damp place, or if convenient in an ice box, which is best. Keep 

 the cloth moist and in four to six days the seeds will sprout. Then sow them. It is best 

 to do so in the evening, and give a good watering. If the seeds are sown without being 

 sprouted, ants will be likely to carry them away before they can germinate, and the 

 seedsman be blamed for selling seeds that did not grow. This sprouting has to be done 

 from May to September, or if the weather is warm and dry in the latter month up 

 to the middle of October. Should the weather be moist and cool in the Fall it can be 

 dispensed with. The richer and better the ground the larger the head will be No 

 finer Lettuce is grown anywhere else than in New Orleans during the Fall and Sprint 

 The seed should be sown broadcast; when large enough plant out in rows a foot apart 

 and from eight to ten inches apart in rows. Some kinds grow larger than others* for 

 instance. Butter Head will not require as much space as Big Boston Matures In f^O 

 to 85 days. One ounce to 250 feet of drill: 3 pounds per acre *- ' ^^^^^^^es m &u 



mid-summer; one of he best for resisting 

 heat. Heads large, well blanched, crisp 

 tender and sweet. Matures in 55 days' 

 Packet, lOc; oz., 30c.; 14 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.5o! 

 postpaid. ^ 



BLACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON. — A 



beautiful lettuce; leaves a trifle smaller 

 and rather lighter shade of green with less 

 color edges. We would say of the 

 Black-Seeded that it is a beautiful straight 

 strain of Big Boson Lettuce. The plants 

 measure twelve to fifteen inches across and 

 the solid heads from five to six inches in 

 diameter. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 

 40c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



IMPROVED ROYAL CABBAGE.— A very 

 celebrated variety, forming fine, large, 

 solid heads, both crisp and delicate flavor; 

 stands the heat remarkably well, and is 

 especially adapted to the Southern States, 

 or for planting to succeed the early varie- 

 ties. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 35c.; lb., 

 $1.25, postpaid. 



BLACK SEEDED BATH COS.— Forms 

 long, upright heads which are crisp and 

 refreshing; withstands summer heat. 

 Packet. 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 

 postpaid. 



Steckler's New York or Wonderful 

 Cabbage Lettuce. 



STECKLER'S NEW YORK OR WON- 

 DERFUL CABBAGE LETTUCE.— For all 



sections and all seasons. Excellent for 



