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CRISPHEAD LETTUCE 



The Crispheads differ from other Lettuce in that their leaves 

 have a heavy mid-rib which curves toward the center and is 

 responsible for the tightly folded heads. They withstand more 

 heat than any other type of Lettuce. 



ICEBERG. The earliest and one of the largest headers in its 

 class. Ready in about 65 days from sowing. The heads are 

 solid, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, very crisp and tender. A fine 

 hot-weather Lettuce for the home-garden. 



HANSON. A very reliable variety under all conditions. Large 

 heads with light silvery green leaves; sweet and crisp. Good 

 for both market and home-garden. 



NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. The most popular Lettuce of its 

 type; grown in enormous quantities for market. Large heads, 

 requiring about 80 days to reach full size; outer leaves deep 

 green, heads hard and blanched white within; crisp and of 

 finest flavor. Our stock is extra-fine. 



ROMAINE or COS LETTUCE 



Also known as Celery Lettuce and Romaine Salad. They pro- 

 duce loose heads of long narrow leaves which are blanched by 

 tying them together at the top. 



TRIANON or PARIS WHITE FOLDING. A very heat-resistant 

 variety. Long, sugar-loaf-shaped heads of very superior 

 quality. 



Crisp Iceberg Lettuce 



Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi 



Hoeing the garden lightly 

 from the start of the season 

 will not only keep the weeds 

 in check and the surface soil 

 stirred, but will also prevent 

 too rapid evaporation of the 

 moisture in the soil. The ma- 

 jority of our vegetables con- 

 sist of 80% water at least and 

 usually more, therefore the 

 quality of the vegetable de- 

 pends upon its having a suffi- 

 cient supply of moisture at all 

 times. 



The easiest, quickest and 

 most thorough way of cul- 

 tivating Is by the use of the 

 wheel hoe of which a complete 

 assortment to fit the large or 

 the small home garden will be 

 found listed on page 67. 



KOHLRABI or TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE 



Kohl-Rabi (Ger.) Cavola-rappa (Ital.) 



One ounce will sow 250 ft. of row 



Very palatable when prepared for the table like turnips. Kohlrabi, however, is way 

 ahead of turnips in quality, while young. Besides, it keeps better on account of its 

 thick skin. The best time to use Kohlrabi is when the roots average 2 to 2% inches 

 in diameter. If the weather is favorable, the seed should be sown in April, in rows 18 

 inches apart, and the seedlings thinned to stand 4 to 6 inches apart. They are fit for 

 use when 2 to 3 inches in diameter. For late crops, sow seed in June or July. 



EXTRA-EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The earliest variety. The plants grow rapidly and 

 mature fine, round, white bulbs, with tender and delicately flavored flesh. This is an 

 excellent, forcing strain with very small foliage. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Supposed to resist heat better than the White Vienna;. 

 Blulah purple roots; flesh white and tender. A very reliable sort. 



Lwuch (Ger.) 



LEEK 



One ounce will sow 100 ft. of row 



Porro (Ital.) 



Leeks, as a salad, are simply delicious. Boil the white part of the stalks until tender. 

 Then cool and cut into 2-inch pieces; add French salad dressing and serve moderately 

 cold. Used also for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The seed should be sown 

 in hotbeds in early spring, and the seedlings transplanted later to the open ground, 4 to 

 6 inches apart, in rows from 12 to 15 inches apart. For winter supply sow seed in the 

 open ground in early spring, and thin the seedlings until 

 they have room for development, or transplant them as 

 above. Store like celery for winter. 



AMERICAN FLAG. The variety most extensively culti- 

 vated. Stalks early and large. 



LARGE CARENTAN. Stalks thick and short; hardy and 

 mild-flavored. 



LETTUCE 



Pkt. 



y 2 oz. 



Oz. 



l A lb. 





$ .10 





$ .20 



$ .60 









.20 



.60 





.10 



$ .20 



.35 



1.00 









.20 



.60 



KOHLRABI 











Extra-Early White Vienna . . 



. .10 



.20 



.35 



1.00 





. .10 



.20 



.35 



1.00 



LEEK 













. .10 





.25 



.75 



Large Carentan 



. .10 





.25 



.75 



American Flag Leek. 



Reduce winter's living cost by sowing Kohlrabi in late July or early August 



