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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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KALE OR BORECOLE 
This is extensively grown, especially in the south dur 
ing the fall, winter and spring. The leaves are used 
principally for greens. A favorite way is to cook them 
with hacon. The leaves are also used for garnishing. 
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 in¬ 
jured 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 soring from the old stumps are very tender and 
make excellent greens. 
*tp || /-» /■'l l j c . i The plant of this 
1 all Cireen Curled ocotch variety grows to 
three or four feet high, bearing long, plume-like, light 
green leaves which are deeply cut, also finely curled 
at edges. Very ornamental and so hardy that a moder¬ 
ately heavy frost improves rather than injures its 
quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.50 
rx C C* | J c , i A flpely curled, spread- 
Llwart burled ocotcn ing, low growing vari- Dwarf Curled Scotch 
ety, very hardy and much used for greens. This sort, 
sometimes called Norfolk, is grown extensively in the 
south for shipment and is planted largely for the home garden. The leaves are long and attractive bright green, 
is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.50 
This sort 
It is very attractive in its rich 
jx t d 1 Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves are deep green and purple. 
Uwarr r urple purplish coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.50 
q.i . A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or blooin 
Siberian The leaves are ve r y large, comparatively plain in the center but are cut and frilled at the edges, 
irdv, a favorite for greens and in some sections is extensively grown for forage. T' 
very hare 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.50 
The variety is 
his sort is sometimes called Sprouts. 
KOHL RABI 
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed 
above ground. It is tender and excellent when 
used before fully grown, combining somewliatthe 
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 ami 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. 
_ (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early 
H.arly W fllte V lenna 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. 10c; Oz.60c; 2 Oz $1 00- 
Va Lb. $1.75 
r? i , D 1 Very early, with 
h-arly Purple small top, the 
ViennA leaf stems being tinged 
v icinid with p lir pi e . Hulbs of 
medium size, purple; flesh white. 
Desirable for forcing and early 
outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; 
2 Oz. $1.00; Va Lb. $1.75 
I ~~~~ r* This sort is also 
Large L»reen 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 
numerous. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; 
2 Oz. $1.00; Va Lb. $1.75 
LEEK 
Early White Vienna 
This belongs to th 
onion family am 
is a good fall am 
winter substitute for green onions 
The leaves are flat, and the stem 
are very large, cylindrical am 
bulbous. Row early in spring ii 
drills twelve to fifteen inches apart 
covering one-half inch deep. Thii 
plants to six inches apart in rov 
and draw the earth about then 
when cultivating. If one desire 
very white and tender leeks trans 
—u, MC very w hite and tender leeki 
plant when about six inches high, setting four inches apart in trenches abo 
two Teet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 
I .nnrlrtn Fla*v This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, . 
vTi 11 £ ia *» good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this countr 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; Va Lb. $1.25 
Large Ameriran Flacr A desirable strong growing, broad leaved lee 
i-.<xrgc /American r lag hardyand productive. Itis a favorite with mar 
market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden Pkt 10 
Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; V 4 Lb. $1.25 
I arcre Rnuen Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broa 
rvouen covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort stands a lor 
time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; Va Lb. $1.25 
Monstrous Carentan The largest variety, when well grown often tlm 
iviuusi.rous carenian , inches in diameter, white and tender. It is a 
exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c- Va Lb $1 2 
Leek. Monstrous Carentan 
