Kohlrabi 
If the weather is favorable, the seed should be sown in 
April, in rows 1 )/£ feet apart, and the seedlings thinned to 
stand a foot apart for large varieties, and 6 to 8 inches apart 
for other sorts; they are somewhat difficult to transplant. The 
stems swell into large bulbs just above the ground, and these 
are fit for use when 3 to 4 inches in diameter. For late crops, 
sow in June or July. 
Sow jounce to 100 feet of drill; 2 pounds per acre 
Early White Vienna. 60 days. The best and earliest market 
sort. The plants grow rapidly, have small foliage, and ma¬ 
ture their fine, round, white bulbs quite early; flesh fine¬ 
grained, white, tender, and good; tips quite short. 
Early Purple Vienna. 60 days. This variety differs from 
the above mainly in the color of its roots, which are bluish 
purple; in quality they are superior to those of many other 
sorts. 
White Vienna Kohlrabi 
Leek 
The Leek is generally considered superior to the onion in 
flavor, and is much used for seasoning soups and boiling with 
meats. The plants are easily cultivated and very hardy, 
enduring the severest winter weather without protection. The 
seed should be sown in hotbeds in early spring, and the seed¬ 
lings transplanted later to the open ground, 8 inches apart, in 
rows from 12 to 15 inches apart. For a winter supply of this, 
sow seed in the open ground in early spring and thin the 
seedlings until they have room for development, or transplant 
them as above; the former method gives larger stalks some 
time earlier than when the roots are transplanted. They 
should be stored like celery for winter. 
Sow \iounce to 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre 
Giant Carentan. 90 days. The variety most extensively 
cultivated. The stalks are large and the leaves grow from 
their sides, as in the flag. 
Giant Carentan Leek 
Lettuce 
Lettuce is a plant of most simple culture when grown in the 
open air. It requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure, 
and abundant moisture. With these conditions, its growth is 
vigorous and rapid; and to be crisp and tender it should be 
grown quickly. Of all the salad plants. Lettuce easily takes 
the lead, and no garden is worthy the name without its Lettuce- 
beds. It has few, if any, insect enemies and flourishes through¬ 
out the spring and summer months. Drought and hot weather 
are its worst enemies, as during such periods it inclines 
to run up to seed. Seed may be sown in a frame in 
February or March, not much bottom heat being re¬ 
quired. The plants may be set out as early as the 
ground can be worked, as light frosts will not injure’ 
them. Set in rows about 1 Yi feet apart, leaving 8 to 
10 inches of space between the plants. For successive 
crops, sow every two weeks up to July. 
Sow jounce to 100 feet of drill; 3 pounds per acre 
Big Boston. 50 days. Similar to the Boston Market, 
with heads twice as large and a week later in 
maturing. The solid, large heads make them of 
great value for general crop. 
Black-seeded Tennisball. 55 days. This variety is the 
most popular for outdoor culture. It forms a handsome, 
compact head, with very few outside leaves, and is crisp> 
and tender. 
Boston Market (White-seeded Tennisball). Grown exten¬ 
sively under glass by market-gardeners for winter use;, 
very compact head. 
PRICES OF KOHLRABI 
Pkt. 
y 2 oz. 
Oz. 
y 4 ib. 
Early White Vienna. 
.... $0 10 
$0 20 
$0 35 
$1 00 
Early Purple Vienna. 
. 10 
20 
35 
1 00 
PRICE OF LEEK 
Giant Carentan. 
. 10 
20 
35 
90 
Big Boston Lettuce 
Other varieties of Lettuce on page 33 
32 Vegetable Seeds 
W. E. BARRETT CO., Providence, R. I.. 
