D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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KALE, OR BORECOLE 
Extensively grown, especially in the south during the fall, 
winter and spring. The leaves are used principally tor greens. 
i. favorite way is to cook them with bacon. Also used for gar¬ 
nishing. Where climate permits seed may be sown any time 
from August to October, broadcast or preferably in drills 
eighteen inches apart so that the plants when small may be 
cultivated. The quality is improved rather than injured by 
frosts if not too heavy. Farther north sow in April or May in 
rich light soil 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. 
„ „ -, ijo . 1 Grows to three or four 
I all Green Curled ocotcn feet high bearing long, 
plume-like, light green leaves deeply cut. tinely curled at 
edges. Very ornamental and so hardy that a moderately 
heavy frost improves rather than injures its quality. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
_ r /-* IJO . i A finely curled, spreading, 
Dwan Curled ocotcn, low growing variety, the 
r n Greene leaves of which when properly 
Or uerman ureens cooked make a very palatable 
dish of greens. The plant is very hardy and is grown ex¬ 
tensively in the south for shipment. The leaves are long 
This sort is often used 
Dwarf Curled Scotch, or German Greens 
for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
. A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 
Siberian The leaves are very large, comparatively plain-in the center but are cut and frilled at the edges. Very hardy, 
a favorite for greens and in many sections is extensively grown for forage. Sometimes called Sprouts or German 
Greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
KOHL RABI 
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed 
above ground. It is tender and excellent when 
used before fully grown, combining somewhat the 
flavors of cabbage and turnip. Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in 
spring as possible in rows one and one-half feet apart and when w ell established 
thin to six inches apart in the row'. Plantings 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. 
Earl 
diameter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Early Purple wftif smafi 
Vipnna top, the leaf stems 
v lCiiiux being tinged with 
purple. ’Bulbs of medium size, 
purple, flesh w'hite. Desirable 
tor forcing and early outdoor 
planting. Pkt. 5c; ‘ Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
t /-n Hardy, quite 
Large Vareen late and used 
for feeding stock. Bulbs large, 
weighing eight to ten pounds 
when fully growm, whitish green 
in color; leaves large and very 
numerous. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; l / 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
LEEK 
Belongs to the 
onion family. 
Sow early in 
spring in drills twelve to fifteen 
inches apart, covering with one- 
lialf inch of fine soil firmly 
pressed down. Thin so as to 
leave two plants to a foot of 
row and draw the earth about 
Early White Vienna them when cultivating. If one 
desires very white and 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 Cl-,. This variety is hardy, of good quality, and is ex 
London r lag tensively cultivated in this country. Pkt". 5c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
I - „„„ A _ ,_;_Cl _A variety similar to, but larger than 
l-^Tg© American I lag the London Flag; very popular with some 
market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
I DStems very large but comparatively short; the leaf 
Large rvouen is very broad, covered with whitish bloom. Stands 
a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
14 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
IWnndmiK The largest variety, often three inches 
iviunsiruua carentan in diameter and becoming very white and 
tender. An exceptionally hardv and desirable sort. Pkt. 5c- Oz 25c: 
2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
/-■ p, r tt i i .me uwari 
German Dwarf rurple pkt. 5 c : o 
Like Dwarf Curled Scotch but rich, purple color. 
“ “ ~z. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Monstrous Carentan Leek 
