CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



Green-CUrled. Very hardy, and well -adapted for winter use ; one of the 



, ■ • best. Per pkt, -10 . . . . 



Broad-leaved Batavian. Leaves yellow-green, large, long, and broad ; 



thick and fleshy. Per pkt., 10 . * . • . ..- 



Fine curled, or moss. Very fine curled leaves, resembling moss. 



Per pkt., 10 ' . . . 



KOHL-JRABI, OB TUBNIP-BOOTED CABBAGE. 



German, Kohl-rabiuber. French, Choic-rave. Spanish, Col de nabo. 

 The Kohl-Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the 

 Turnip. The stem, just above the surface of the ground, swells into a 

 round, fleshy bulb, in form not unlike a turnip; on the -top, and about the 

 surface of this bulb, are put forth its leaves, which are similar to those of 

 the Swedish Turnip. The part used is the turnip-looking bulb, formed by 

 the swelling of the stem. While young, the flesh is tender and delicate, 

 possessing the combined flavor of the Cabbage and Turnip. Cultivate as 

 Cabbage ; only, in earthing up the plant, be careful not to cover the glob- 

 ular part. They should not be used before they have attained their full 

 growth. 



Early White Vienna. Above ground ; early and fine. Per pkt, 10 

 " purple Vienna. Above ground; similar to the preceding. 

 Per pkt., 10 



LEEK (Allium Porrum). 

 German, Lauch. French, Poireau. Spanish, Puerro. 

 Leeks require the ground well worked, and manured the full depth of 

 the spade. Sow the seed thinly on a small bed of light rich ground, in 

 drills six inches apart, and half an inch deep. When about eight inches 

 high, they will be of sufficient size to plant out. Choose the best ground, 

 draw thereon drills a foot apart, and as deep as the hoe will go ; shorten 

 their roots about an inch from the plant, and cut two inches or more from 

 ' the extremity of. the leaves. Choose moist or cloudy weather for the 

 operation, but, if dry, give the plants a copious watering ; and, as the 

 plants grow, draw the soil around them. 



Large London. Is hardy, and cultivated in this country more than any 

 other variety. Per pkt., 10 



Broad Scotch, or flag. This variety is large and strong-growing, with 

 broad leaves growing on two sides. Per pkt., 10 . ' . . . 



Musselburg. Very superior ; may be grown to the weight of three or 

 four pounds., Per pkt, 10 



Ayrton Castle. New, giant ; a very superior large variety. Per pkt., 10. 



LETTUCE (Lactuca Sativa). 

 German, Lattich. French, Laitue. Spanish, Lechuga. 

 The Lettuce is divided into two classes ; viz., Cabbage Lettuces, and 

 Cos Lettuces. The Cabbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves ; 

 the Cos varieties have long heads, and upright, oblong leaves. A very rich 

 soil is necessary to produce fine Lettuce. Its crisp and tender quality de- 

 pends on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing may be 

 made in February or March, under glass, with slight heat. Keep the 

 plants thin, and admit plenty of air to the frame every fine day. For later 

 supplies, sow in the open ground as soon as the season will permit ; trans- 

 plant or thin out the plants gradually to a foot apart, and keep well culti- 

 vated. The Cos Lettuces are excellent, if grown early in the spring, but 

 run to seed quickly in hot weather. The large Cabbage kinds are best, 

 and most suitable for summer crops. . 



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