54 MICHELL’S VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Early Green Calabrese Broccoli 
BROCCOLI 
Broccoli (Fr.); Sparkelkohl (Ger.); Broculi (Ital.). 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants. 
A vegetable resembling cauliflower and often grown where the 
latter does not thrive. Cultural method is much the same. 
Early Green Calabrese. This is the variety so much sought by 
the Italian trade and has become quite popular in our American 
gardens; forms a fair size green head; after this is cut from 
main stalk, new sprouts develop, which form small heads of a 
looser nature. Pkt., 15c.; 35c. per 34 oz.; oz., 65c.; $2.25 per 
M lb. 
White Cape. Pkt., 10c.; 30c. per 34 oz.; oz., 50c.; $1.60 per 34 lb. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Chou de Bruxelles (Fr.); Rosekohl (Ger.); 
Berza de Brussels (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants 
Sow seed about May 15th; transplant when about 4 ins. high 
in r‘ows 3 feet apart, 2 feet apart in the row. When heads begin to 
crowd, the lower leaves should be broken from the stem of the 
plant to give them plenty of room. They are best for cooking after 
they have had a slight frost. 
Michell’s Mammoth Fancy. We have an exceptionally fine 
strain of these sprouts recommended by an old time gardener 
who has been improving them from year to year; a compact, 
dwarf type; stems covered with fancy, solid sprouts. Pkt., 15c.; 
25c. per 34 oz.; oz., 45c.; $1.35 per 34 lb. 
Long Island Half Dwarf. Compact heads; very productive. 
Pkt., 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 34 lb., $1.00. 
Matchless Improved. Pkt., 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 34 lb., $1.00. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS PLANTS (Ready in July) 
£5 for 30c. (by parcel post, 40c.); $1.00 per 100 (by parcel post, 
$1.15); per 1000, $6.50. 
CARAWAY (Herb) 
For flavoring, etc. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz. 
CARDOON 
Large Solid. A tall growing variety; stalks thick and broad; 
leaves when blanched like celery and cooked are tender and of 
delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per 34 oz.; oz., 35c.; $1.00 per 
341b. 
CATNIP (Herb) 
For making tea; a cat tonic, etc. Pkt., 20c. 
MICHELL’S CHOICE CARROT SEEDS 
Carotte (Fr.); Mohruben (Ger.); Carota (Ital.). One ounce will sow 100 ft. of drill; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
For an early crop sow as soon as danger from frost is over in rows 1 foot apart; when 2 inches high, thin out to stand 2 inches 
apart in the row. For a late crop sow in May or June. The long sorts should be sown early; the half-long and round sorts can be 
sown later. 
Chantenay Half Long (Usual Strain). Orange scarlet color; 
very productive; especially desirable for market or home use; 
flesh tender, and fine grained; 5 inches long, stump-rooted. Pkt., 
10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 60c.; $2.00 per lb. 
Chantenay Half Long (Special Strain). Selected for earliness 
and uniformity; its tenderness and fine flavor have proven it a 
superior stock. Pkt., 15c.; 30c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c.; $2.50 per lb. 
Coreless, or Nantes Half Long. One of the finest medium sized 
varieties; blunt pointed, smooth; bright orange in color; excellent 
quality. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 60c.; $2.00 per lb. 
Danvers Half Long. The best variety for general crop; rich 
orange color; heavy yielder and splendid keeper; a first-class 
carrot for all soils and valuable both for table and stock; 6 to 7 
inches long, stump-rooted. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 60c.; 
$2.00 per lb. 
Early Scarlet Horn. A favorite early red variety; fine grain 
and good flavor; stump-rooted, about 6 inches long; ideal for 
soups. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 60c.; $2.00 per lb. 
Guerande or Oxheart. A desirable variety on soils too hard and 
stiff for the longer growing sorts, as it is not over 3 to 4 inches 
long. Rich orange color and fine flavored. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per 
oz.; 34 lb., 55c.; $1.75 per lb. 
Improved Long Orange. Deep orange color; 10 inches long; 
yields heavily; fair table quality; best for stock feeding. Pkt., 
10c.; 20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 45c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Rubicon Half Long. One of the best in shape; deep orange 
red flesh, of finest quality; stump-rooted; earlier than the 
Danvers and not quite so long; well adapted for early forcing 
and for growing outside. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 60c.; 
$2.00 per lb. 
Very Early Short Horn or French Forcing. An early forcing 
variety; small round root, not much larger than a radish. It may 
be sown outdoors as well as under glass. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 
34 lb., 60c.; $2.00 per lb. 
White Belgian. Used principally for stock, not being desirable 
for table; produces a long thick white root. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per 
oz.; 34 lb-> 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
All seeds on this page mailed post free at prices quoted. 
Chantenay Half Long Carrot (Special Strain) 
A complete list of Herb Seeds will be found on page 75 
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