American Flag Leeks 
Not nearly as many gar¬ 
deners grow Kohlrabi in their 
home-gardens as should. It 
is almost unknown in many 
country districts, which is un¬ 
fortunate because it is easy to 
grow, well-flavored, and is 
very nutritious. 
Smooth White Vienna Kohlrabi 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch Kale 
Kale 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row 
For a late fall or early winter crop, sow early in June; for 
spring crop sow in September and cover with straw for winter. 
Sow in rows 13^ to 2 feet apart, so that plants may be culti¬ 
vated when small. Cover seed firmly with 3^inch of soil. 
Thin or transplant plants to 13^ or 2 feet apart in the row. A 
frost greatly improves the quality. 
Blue Curled Dwarf Siberian. Very vigorous, hardy variety of 
dwarf, spreading habit, with bluish green foliage, beautifully 
curled and crumpled at the edges. Will stand long before 
seeding. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 34It>- 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. This is low-growing, rarely ex¬ 
ceeding 13 ^ feet in height, with finely curled, spreading, 
bright green, long leaves, produced in great abundance. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 34It>- 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Kohlrabi 
One ounce sows 200 feet of row 
Sow at intervals from April 15 to June, in drills IJ^ feet 
apart, covering firmly with 3^inch of soil. Transplant or thin 
out as needed. May be sown in hotbeds February 15 and 
planted out after frost. Sowings may be made the latter part 
of July for fall use. Use the roots when 2 inches in diameter. 
Early Purple. Very early, with small top, leaf-stems tinged 
with purple. Bulbs medium size, purple; flesh white and 
delicate. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 34ft>. 75 cts. 
Smooth White Vienna, Short-leaved. A very early variety 
having only a few leaves, these being less than 8 inches long. 
Smooth white bulbs of medium size and fine quality, ready 
for use two and a half months after sowing. This is well 
adapted for sowing in hotbeds about February 15 and 
transplanting, when about 3 inches high, to permanent 
ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; $1. 
Leek 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row 
A deep, rich light soil is best. Sow in early spring, in rows 
12 inches apart and 3^inch deep, and cover firmly. Thin plants 
to 6 inches apart in the row and draw the soil about them when 
cultivating. If long, white, tender Leeks are desired, trans¬ 
plant when 6 inches high, setting 4 inches apart in trenches 
about 2 feet apart, gradually earthing up to top of neck. 
American Flag. A very fine, early, productive variety, being 
a strong, quick grower, and of mild flavor. The stems are 
2 inches in diameter and blanch 10 inches from the root. 
An excellent sort for fall and early winter sowing. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 3ilb. 90 cts. 
Giant Italian. Stem 8 inches long, but 3 inches thick with 
dark green leaves. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 34Ib. 75 cts. 
Vegetable Seeds 
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