D. M. FERRY & CO 
DETROIT, MICH. 
35 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
This Is extensively grown, especially in the south 
during the fall, winter and spring. The leaves are used 
principally for greens. A favorite way is to cook them 
with bacon. The leaves are also used for garnishing. 
Where climate permits seed may be sown any time 
from August to October, broadcast or preferably iii drills 
eighteen inches apart so that the plants when small may 
be cultivated. The quality is improved rather than in¬ 
jured by frosts if not too heavy. Farther north sow in 
April or May in rich light sod in rows two to three feet 
apart and where plants of the largest size are desired 
thin to two feet apart in row. It is better not to cut or 
handle the plants while frozen, but if this is unavoidable, 
thaw them out in cold water. The young shoots which 
start up in the spring from the old stumps are very 
tender and make excellent greens. 
r-p n /-> i j c . v The plant of this 
I all l_»reen Curled bcotch variety grows to 
three or four feet high, bearing loug. plume-like, light 
green leaves which are deeply cut, also finely curled at 
edges. Very ornamental and so hardy that a mod¬ 
erately heavy frost improves rather than injures its 
quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; l / 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
r\ r 1JC . 1 A finely curled, spread- 
Dwarr Curled scotch ing, low growing va- 
01 * fiPrm<in Careens riety, very hardy and much 
or uermdii vjreens lJSe(| f Q r greens. This sort. 
sometimes called Norfolk, is grown extensively in the south for shipment and is planted largely for the home garden 
ive bright green. This sort is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 C 
SIBERIAN 
, . . __ x __ _ 0 . ., ww. The leaves 
are long and attractive bright green. This sort is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
q* 1 _ *„ _ A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish t inge or bloom. 
OlDenan The leaves are very large, comparatively plain in the center but are cut and frilled at the edges. The variety is 
very hardy, a favorite for greens and in some sections is extensively grown for ' . 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c*. 
or German Greens. 
for forage. This sort is sometimes called Sprouts 
Mnf.«JTnn|(£ CAnFNTAN 
C orrrtan FlxAroi-f p„ vn l A Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves 
vjcriiidii L'Wdrr r urpie are deep green and purple. It is very attractive in 
its rich purplish coloring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed 
above ground. It is tender and excellent when 
used before fully grown, combining somewhat the 
KOHL RABI 
flavors of cabbage and turnip. In some sections of this country the Kohl Kabi is 
also called Turnip-rooted Cabbage. In Europe the name Turnip-rooted Cabbage has 
been applied to the Ruta Baga, Swedish-Turnip or Swede. 
Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one 
and one-half feet apart and when well established thin to six inches apart in the row. 
1’Iantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, when 
they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 
Farlir (E*tra for forcing) This variety is extremely early 
H.aXiy W nitC Vienna, with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are of medium 
size, very light green or nearly 
white, and are of best quality for 
the table if used when about two 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; '/ 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
r_ 1 n 1 Very early, with 
tarly rurple small top, the 
'Vienna stems being tinged 
v ienna with purple Bulbs of 
medium size, purple; flesh white. 
Desirable for forcing and early 
outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; V 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
T This sort is also 
Large vxreen called Large 
White. It is hardy, quite late and 
used for feeding stock. Bulbs 
large, weighing eight to ten pounds 
when fully grown, whitish green in 
color, leaves large and very numer¬ 
ous. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
LEEK 
This belongs to the 
onion family. The 
leaves are flat, and 
the stems are very large, cylindrical 
Early White Vienna and bulbous. 
. Sow early in spring in drills twelve 
to fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches 
apart in row an 1 draw the earth about them when cultivating. If one desires 
very white ami tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting four 
inches apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 
I Florr we ^ known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of 
Lunuon r tag good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this country. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; >/ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
I n v/YQ A ‘_„ rri„ A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, 
American r lag hardy and productive. It is a favorite with 
many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; l / 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
T afffo RAimn Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad, 
1 - ,c * r & e rvouen covered with whitish bloom. This v inter sort stands a long 
time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
*• The largest variety, when well grown often three 
monstrous V/arentan inches ill diameter, white and tender. It is an 
exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; »/ 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
