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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
KALE, OR BORECOLE 
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. 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. 
rp lie . i Grows to three or four 
lall Cxreen Curled scotch feet high bearing long, 
plume-like, light green leaves deeply cut, finely 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. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
rv r lie? . i A finely curled, spreading, 
Uwarr Curled DCOtcn, low growing variety, the 
leaves of which when properly 
merman ureenb 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 
and of an attractive bright green color. This sort is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
q.i • A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 
Olbenan 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. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch, or German Greens 
C Like Dwarf Curled Scotch but rich, purple color. 
Uerman Uwarr Purple pkt. 5c ; Oz. io c; 2 Oz. 20 c; Va Lb. 30 c; Lb. $ 1.00 
Belongs to the 
onion family. 
Sow e ar lv in 
spring in drills twelve to fifteen 
inches apart, covering with one- 
half inen of fine soil firmly 
pressed down. Thin so as to 
leave two plants to a foot of 
row and draw the earth about 
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. 
London Flag J^is : * s ^bardjr,^ of good quality, and^is ex- 
Early White Vienna 
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 well 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. 
17 1 \xri-. W {Extra for forcing) Extremely early with distinctly 
Harly W nite V lenna small tops. Bulbs of medium size, very light green or 
nearly white, and of the best quality if used when not more than two inches in 
diameter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Early Purple with small 
\/ian n a top, the leaf stems 
v lenna being tinged with 
purple. Bulbs of medium size, 
purple, flesh white. Desirable 
for forcing and early outdoor 
planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
¥ r* Hardy, quite 
Large L»reen late and used 
for reeding stock. Bulbs large, 
weighing eight to ten pounds 
when fully grown, whitish green 
in color; leaves large and very 
numerous. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
LEEK 
_ tensively cultivated in this country. 
2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 
I ~ A • 171 A variety similar to, but larger than 
Large /American Jr lag the London Flag: very popular with some 
market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
| p Stems very large but comparatively short; the leaf 
Large ivouen is very broad, covered with whitish bloom. Stands 
a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
** . . The largest variety, often three inches 
monstrous Larentan in diameter and becoming very white and 
tender. An exceptionally hardy and desirable sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
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