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HORSE RADISH 



Horse radish is grown from pieces of the root. Set the roots 

 in the ground vertically, 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 ia light rich soil in rows lli 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 l A 

 inches in diameter but become larger; exterior purple, but 

 flesh white; mild, crisp, and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; i/ 4 lb. $1.00. 



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 excel- 

 lent quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 

 i/ 4 lb. $1.00. 



LEEK 



This widely cul- 

 tivated species of 

 the onion family 

 is a favorite sub- 

 stitute 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 

 Yl 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, transplant 

 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 

 leek 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. 35c; y 4 lb. $1.00. 



LARG E FLAG The most extensively used and highly desirable 

 variety of the strong growing t3'pe. 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. 35c; y 4 lb. $1.00. 



MONSTROUS 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. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



LETTUCE 



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 



BIG BOSTON 76 days. 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. Glossy, plain edged leaves tinged brown 

 on themargins;formsa firm, well folded head, buttery-yellow 

 at the heart and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 



50c; lb. $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. 20c; y 4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



BROWNDUTCH 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; 



50c; lb. $1.50. 



Plant a few leeks for distinctive flavor. 



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; y 4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



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