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IT/\IJ| r> A pi The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 



IX. \ 9 l~l I i i\.^\.13l wuen used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. Seed 

 ^^ **■" * ^* m.m^m. s h ou i(j 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. 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 U7L** \T' {Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are 



Harly Wnlte Vienna, 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. 



Early Purple Vienna purpil 



2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



| >i This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, 



Large v»reen weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size, 

 flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 



LEEK 



This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and 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 like celery. 



I j t?i This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively cultivated in 



London rlag this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb $2.50 



I » . pi! A desirable : 



Large /Vmencan rlag market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. 

 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Large Rouen 



A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It is a favorite with many 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 



Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 

 stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c;.Lb. $2.50 



»» m. /"• m. The largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. It is 



MOnStrOUS \_arentan an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



LETTUCE 



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 soon as 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 be 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 

 haidy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



1V/I K"* A- (& ee d white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home garden 



lvlay r\.mg 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; x k Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



^-.1 A B ' <-S ee d black) A very extensively used sort of excellent quality for the home garden and market. 



Oaiamanaer The variety withstands hot weather remarkably 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. 25c; Ji Lb. 

 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Mammnfk Rl 1, C J J D 11 B - A- smooth leaved lettuce forming very large, compact, cabbage-like heads 

 IVIammotn DlaCK oeeued OUtter of thick, yellowish green leaves, the inner 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. 

 % Lb- 60c; Lb. $2.00 



35c; 



IT • l J e b. (Seed white) A large 



Unrivaled Summer light, bright green 



heading lettuce similar in habit of plant to Big 

 Boston but a trifle earlier maturing as an outdoor 

 summer variety and having no red or bronze 

 shading on the leaves. Heads are large, firm and 

 of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 Va, Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



p- r% . b. (Seed white) This market variety 



Dig DOStOn is very popular for outdoor culture 

 and is also in demand as a compact, large 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. 

 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V\ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



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