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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



KALE OR BORECOLE 



This is extensively grown, especially in the south during the fall, winter and spring. The leaves are used principally 

 for greens. A favorite way is to cook them with bacon. The leaves are also used for garnishing. 



Where climate permits seed may be sown any 

 time from August to October, broadcast or pre- 

 ferably in drills eighteen inches apart so that the 

 plants when small may be cultivated. The quahty 

 is improved rather than injured by frosts if not 

 too heavy. Farther north sow in April or ]\Iay in 

 rich light soil in rows two to three feet apart and 

 where plants of the largest size are desired thin to 

 two feet apart in row. It is better not to cut or 

 handle the plants while frozen, but if this is un- 

 avoidable, thaw them out in cold water. The young 

 shoots which start up in the spring from the old 

 stumps are very tender and make excellent greens. 



T"!!/^ O IJO il- The plant of 



1 all L»reen Curled ocotch this variety 



grows to three or four feet high, bearing long, 

 plume-like, light green leaves which are deeply 

 cut, also finely curled at edges. Very ornamental 

 and so hardy that a moderately heavy frost im- 

 proves rather than ini'ures its quality. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



DC r' 1JC j.l_ ^ finely curled, 

 warr Curled bcotch spreading, i o w 



growing variety, very hardy and much used for 



greens. This sort, sometimes called Norfolk, is 



grown extensively in the south for shipment and is 



planted largely for the home garden. The leaves 



are long and attractive bright green. This sort 



is of ten used for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 r\ i! 15 1 Similar to Dwarf Curled 



Llwarr rurple scotch but the leaves are 



deep green and purple. It is very attractive in its 



rich purplish coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 



35c; 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 Q.i . A very vigorous growing variety of 



Dlberian spread'lng habit, its green foliage hav- 

 ing a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. The leaves 



are very large, comparatively plain in the center 



but are cut and frilled at the edges. The variety 



is very hardy, a favorite for greens and in some 



sections is extensively grown for forage. This 



sort is sometimes called Sprouts. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 Tall Green-Curled Scotch 



KOHL RABI 



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 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 

 inchesapart in the 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. 



C 1 \]l7L*i. '\T* {Extra for forcing) This variety is ex- 

 ll.arly Wnite Vienna tremely 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. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 c 1 r> \ \f Very early, with small top, the leaf stems 

 liarly rurple Vienna being tinged with purple. Bulbs of 

 medium size, purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early out- 

 door planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 I y-^ This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, 

 Large vj.reen 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; Vi Lb. 

 75c; Lb. $2.50 



LEEK 



Leek, Monstrous Carentan 



This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and 

 winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are flat, 

 and the stems ai'e 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 like celery. 

 I 1 |-i| This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, pro- 



LiOnaon rlag ductive, of good quality, and is extensively culti- 

 vated in this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; 

 Lb. $3.00 

 f X • 171 ^ desirable strong growing, broad 



Large American r lag leaved leek, hardy and productive. It 

 is a favorite with many market gardeners and is also extensively used 

 for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz, 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 I u Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves 



Large IxOUen broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 

 stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 

 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb, $3.00 

 »« J. iO 1. 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. 35c; 

 2 Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3,50 



