CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH, 



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LONG RED MANGEL.— Largest and 

 heaviest yielder in the South of all the 

 Mangels. Roots grow from \ 2 to 2/3 above 

 surface and usually 18 inches to 2 feet long; 

 4 to 6 inches in diameter. This is the best 

 possible variety for you to plant. Packet, 

 5c. and 10.; oz. 20c; \i lb. 5Cc; lb. $1.50, 

 postpaid. 



GOLDEN TANKARD.— "Especially good 

 for dairy feeding. It is a bright yellow 

 color and a heavy yielder; very nutritious. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



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Dwarf German Greens. 



BORECOLE OR CURLED KALE. 



CULTURE. — Popular boiling greens for 

 Fall, Winter and early Spring use, re- 

 sembling Cabbage in flavor. The plant is 

 entirely hardy in well-drained soil and 

 can be grown easily from seed planted 

 during the Summer and Fall months. The 

 plants are usually cut off for use when the 

 leaves are six inches or more in length, but 



with the fine curled varieties the leaves 

 can be gathered for use when of good size. 

 The sweetness and flavor of these greens 

 are improved by freezing weather. One 

 ounce should produce three thousand plants, 

 4 ounces to the acre. Matures in 90 to 120 

 days. 



DWARF GERMAN GREENS. — Is a 



dwarf, very hardy and popular variety with 

 market gardeners. Packet, 5c and 10c; 

 oz. 30c; 14 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 



BROCCOLI. 



PURPLE CAPE.— Resembles the Cauli- 

 flower, but not forming such compact 

 heads, and not quite so white, being of 

 greenish cast. This is the most desirable 

 variety, cultivated the same as Half 

 Early Cauliflower. Further north than 

 New Orleans, where Cauliflower does not 

 succeed, the Broccoli may be substituted, 

 being hardier. One ounce to 3,000 plants; 

 5 ounces will plant an acre. Packet, 5c 

 and 10c; oz. 75c, postpaid. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



CULTURE. — A vegetable cultivated the 

 same as Cabbage. The small heads which 

 appear along the upper part of the stalk 

 between the leaves make a fine dish when 

 well prepared. Should be sown during 

 Spring and Fall. One ounce to 3,000 

 plants; 5 ounces will plant an acre. 

 Matures in 90 to 120 days. Packet, 5c and 

 10c; oz. 25c; y+ lb. $1.25.; lb. $4.50, post- 

 poid. 



CHERVIL. 



An aromatic plant, used a good deal for 

 seasoning, especially in oyster soup, and 

 is often cut between Lettuce when served 

 as a salad. In the North this vegetable is 

 very little known, but in this section there 

 is hardly a garden where it is not found. 

 Sow broadcast during Fall for Winter and 

 Spring, and in January and February for 

 Summer use. 20 ounces to 100 feet. 

 Packet, 5c and 10c; oz. 35c; V4 1». $1.00. 

 postpaid. 



Broccoli 



Brnssel Sprouts. 



