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Used for seasoning and flavoring. Sow in Spring of year in shallow drills; thin out the plants to about 4 inch 
spaces. Gather the plants just before blossoms develop, dry quickly and put in jars or other tight receptacles. 
Oz. 
V* lb 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
y 4 lb. 
Anise . 
$0.20 
$0.60 
Sage . 
.$0.10 
$0.30 
$1.00 
Caraway . 
.15 
.30 
Sweet Basil. 
.10 
.20 
.60 
Dill . 
.15 
.30 
Sweet Marjoram . 
.10 
.25 
.80 
Fennel, Florence . 
.15 
.45 
Summer Savory . 
.10 
.20 
.60 
Mustard . 
.10 
.25 
Thyme . 
.10 
.35 
1.25 
KALE Or BORECOLE. One ounce to 2,500 plants 
Very hardy and may be used for greens the year round. Sow about May 1st in rows 2 ft. apart; thin out the 
plants to about 10 inches. Ready for cutting in 7 or 8 weeks. For Winter use sow in September, protecting plants 
with straw or other litter. 
Oz. i/ 4 lb. lb. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch. Long, bright green foliage; finely curled. Very hardy. $0.10 $0.25 $0.80 
Dwarf Siberian (or German Greens). Large, spreading leaves, rather plain in center but cut 
and frilled at edges. Color a bluish-green . .10 .25 .80 
KOHL-RABI One ounce to 300 ft. 
Sow in open ground about April. Thin out plants to 6 inches, and when bulbs are 2 to 2y 2 inches in diameter 
they are ready for the table. Cook same as turnips. 
Oz. y 4 lb. 
Early White Vienna. Flesh white and tender; excellent quality . $0.20 $0.60 
LEEK Sow one ounce to 150 ft. of row 
When 6 or 8 inches high reset plants in rows to a depth of 4 inches, 6 inches apart and 12 inches 
As plant grows draw earth around stalk to bleach it. 
Oz. 
American Flag. Broad leaved; strong grower and productive. The gardener’s favorite variety $0.20 
between rows. 
y 4 lb. 
$0.60 
LETTUCE One ounce to 150 ft. of row 
For an early supply sow in hotbed in early March. Reset the seedlings 3 inches apart each way and later to 8 
inches; when weather permits, transplant into open ground in rows 18 inches apart with plants 10 inches apart. For 
succeeding crops begin sowing out-of-doors latter part of April at three-week intervals, covering lightly in a well pre¬ 
pared seed bed. 
Genesee Early Curled. Especially adapted to under-glass culture. Leaves bright green, very 
much crumpled forming a handsome loose head of medium size; crisp and tender 
Oz. 
$0.15 
y 4 ib. 
$0.35 
lb. 
$1.00 
Grand Rapids. A select strain of this popular early variety. Used for under-glass culture and 
for early open ground sowing. Bright green, crisp leaves that are very much 
crumpled and edges curled, forming a loose head . 
.15 
.35 
1.00 
All Heart. Particularly adapted to Summer culture as it withstands the heat and will form 
heads when other varieties are likely to fail. Light green crumpled leaves, 
forming a medium sized, compact head . 
:15 
.40 
1.20 
Big Boston. Broad, smooth leaves forming a large compact head. Color light green, with the 
wavy edge tinged a reddish-brown; heart almost white . 
.15 
.35 
1.00 
Wonderful or Los Angeles. A late heading variety. Broad inner leaves somewhat crumpled, 
forming a compact head; outer leaves blistered and crinkled at edge. Color 
clear, dark green; good quality. An excellent market gardener type. 
.15 
.40 
1.20 
Improved Hanson. An excellent variety for mid-summer or late cutting. Large, round heads 
of broad, light green leaves that are somewhat crumpled . 
.15 
.35 
1.00 
Genesee Iceberg. Broad, crisp leaves, crumpled and blistered; color medium green with frilled 
edges tinted with brown. Heads of medium size and compact. An excellent 
variety for the home garden but too brittle for shipping . 
.15 
.35 
1.00 
Romaine or Cos. Smooth, long, narrow leaves growing erect and forming a loose loaf-shaped 
head. A soft twine tied around the head as it forms will bleach the leaves 
and make them crisper . 
.15 
.35 
1.00 
