i RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEM 



15 



BEKTS Continued 



157 Lentz. For those who prefer a light colored Beet, we 

 recommend this variety. An extra early round Beet. Very 

 attractive color, being a rich red with light zones. A good 

 forcer under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; f lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



159 Long Dark Blood. A good late variety. Roots grow 

 about 8 inches long and tapering, have smooth dark red skin 

 and the flesh is of good quality. Deserves wider popularity. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



SWISS CHARD, « Spinach Beet 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 



CULTURE — Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and when large enough thin out 

 to stand 6 inches apart in the row. Continuous cuttings may be made and the plants will throw up a new growth of leaves. 



167 Giant Lucullus. Makes large curly leaves, which may be cut all 



summer, with thick light-colored mid-ribs, which are delicious when 

 cooked and served like asparagus, while theleafy parts make excellent 

 "greens." Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



169 Lyons. A choice variety, producing dark green curled leaves, 

 with very broad, white mid-ribs. Fine appearance and splendid 

 cooking qualities. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



168 Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet. Produces large light-colored 

 leaves, has a mild flavor and continues to grow all summer. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Mangel Wurzel and Sugar 

 Beets on Pages 46 and 47 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



Lyons Swiss Chard 



Chou de Bruxelles, Fr. Rosen Kohl, Ger. 



Bretones de Bruselas, Sp. 

 Culture — Sow seed for plants in frames or open 

 ground. Set plants in early spring, and for succession 

 up to July, making rows 3 feet apart and having the 

 plants stand 1J to 2 feet apart in the row. Cultivate 

 same as Cabbages. One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. 

 183 Dreer's Select Matchless. (See Specialities, page 2). Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 

 35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



182 Long Island Half Dwarf. An American variety, thoroughly acclimated; dwarf, robust 

 habit; will endure the climatic changes better than the foreign sorts, and much freer from mildew 

 and aphis. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 80 cts. 



BROCCOLI 



Chou-Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, Sp. Spargel Kohl, Ger. 



Used in the same manner as Cauliflower and the method of culture is the same. It thrives best 

 in rich soil and during cool weather, and is greatly aided in its growth by frequent hoeing and 

 watering. Sow seed in hotbed in January or February and transplant into cold frames, 2 or 3 

 inches each way. Set out in open ground early in spring, about 2\ feet apart. To obtain the best 

 flavor, Broccoli should be cooked soon after being cut. One ounce will produce about 1500 

 plants. 



179 Calabrese, Sprouting. See descriptive matter regarding this fine vegetable under Spec- 

 ialities on page 2. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50. 



180 White Cape. An excellent variety, forming heads of a creamy-white color and of good 

 flavor. We have obtained an excellent strain of this, many heads being quite equal to Cauli- 

 flower. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; \ lb., $2.50. 



Long Island Brussels Sprouts 



Plants of Brussels Sprouts offered on page 210 



