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HAMILTON’S HAWKEYE SEEDS 
Kale or Borecole 
In the South, especially, this member of the 
cabbage family is widely grown for greens. 
Most varieties have heavy, densely curled fo¬ 
liage of beautiful green, and the dwarf varie¬ 
ties are desirable for ornamental garden use. 
The culture is practically the same as that of 
late cabbage, but as the plants will withstand 
several degrees of frost they can grow late 
into the fall. Many think them at their best 
after the first heavy frosts. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED. A popular home 
garden sort of exceptionally hardy growth. 
The low spreading plant bears finely curled, 
large, parsley-like leaves much used for greens 
and for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 
30c; Vz lb., 50c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Widely 
grown for greens. It is ornamental and so 
hardy that moderate frost improves rather 
than injures its quality. The plant grows 3 
feet high and bears light green densely curled 
leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; Vz lb., 
50c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Kohl Rabi 
Mountain 
Iceberg 
Lettuce 
The delicious flavor of 
this turnip-shaped bulb 
combines both cabbage 
and turnip. As early in 
spring as possible, sow 
the seed in light rich soil 
in rows 1 % feet apart. 
When plants are well es¬ 
tablished, 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 WHITE VIEN- 
Kohl-rabi NA (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 excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
Leek 
This widely cultivated species of the onion family 
is a favorite substitute 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 y 2 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 ten¬ 
der leeks, transplant when about 6 inches tall, set 
4 inches apart in trenches about 2 feet apart, and 
gradually earth them up like celery. 
LARGE FLAG. The most extensively used and highly de¬ 
sirable variety of the strong growing type. This dependable 
plant is very easily cultivated in the home garden. It is 
broad leaved, with rather short but very thick stems. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
Mustard 
The greens, for which this quick growing plant is 
chiefly raised, are fully as healthful and nourishing 
as spinach. Mustard is related to turnip, and al¬ 
though the tops are much alike in richness of flavor, 
mustard leaves are more tender, and the stems are 
not so long and coarse. 
Seed may be sown from early spring to midsum¬ 
mer in rows 18 inches apart. Thin to 5 or 6 inches 
apart in the rows. The plants are in condition for 
use as soon as the leaves are the size of one’s hand. 
Mustard runs to seed quickly, so that successive 
plantings are necessary for a continuous supply. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. The leaves are large, light 
green with a tinge of yellow, and much crimped and frilled 
at the edges. The plant is upright or slightly spreading in 
growth. This variety is valued in the South on account of 
its vigorous growth, hardiness, and good quality. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c, postpaid. 
Lettuce 
Green vegetables are now considered a part of our everyday 
diet, and among the special favorites are crisp leaves and 
heads of lettuce. No dther vegetable contains more vitamines 
and other health bringing elements, and no other can be 
more easily grown in home gardens everywhere. 
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 V 2 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 nor¬ 
mal growth. 
The conditiops 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 conditions 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 thor¬ 
ough 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 the margins; forms a firm, well folded head, buttery-yel¬ 
low at the heart and of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
*4 lb-* 40c; Vz lb., 70c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
HANSON. 82 days. Very hardy; widely used in all parts 
of America. Plant very large with broad, thick, frilled, light 
yellowish-green leaves; forms quite large, globular, very hard 
cabbage-like head which is white at the heart, crisp, sweet, 
and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; Vz lb., 70c; lb., 
$1.35, postpaid. 
ICEBERG. 82 days. Very popular for home gardens; ten¬ 
der head and thin leaves make it unsuitable for shipping. 
Plant large with broad, crisp, wavy light green leaves tinged 
brown on margins. Head very large, hard, crumpled: white 
inside; crisp, very sweet and of good quality, but not buttery. 
Must not be confused with the familiar shipping variety. 
New York, which is commonly called Iceberg by shippers 
and green grocers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V* lb., 40c; Vz lb., 
75c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
MAY KING. 61 days. The earliest heading lettuce; stand¬ 
ard for greenhouse forcing and does splendidly out of doors 
in early spring. Plants small, allowing very close planting, 
light green tinged with brown; head medium small, round, 
firm; interior rich golden-yellow, buttery, of splendid quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; Vz lb., 70c; lb., $1.25, post¬ 
paid. 
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