PALMER SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
KOHLRABI 
(One-half Ounce Will Plant 100 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: Kohl-rabi succeeds in a rich loam soil. Sow in spring in rows about 18 
to 24 inches apart, covering seed firmly about inch. Thin out to stand 8 inches 
apart. Or start seed in hotbeds about February 15 and transplant in the open when 
the weather is safe. For fall use, sow the latter part of July. 
WHITE VIENNA SHORT LEAVED: (55 days). A very select early variety; smooth 
skin and having only a few short leaves. Bulbs are of medium size, crisp and tender 
and have a very delicious flavor.Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00 
MUSTARD 
(One Ounce Will Plant 100 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: Any good garden soil will produce fine mustard. Sow early in the spring 
in rows 18 inches apart, covering the seed with one-half inch of soil. Cut when about 
4 inches high. For succession, sow every few weeks until autumn. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED: The plants are vigorous and hardy; of upright spread¬ 
ing growth and produce a large quantity of green leaves. The leaves have a yellowish 
tint and are much crumpled and frilled at the edges. Best for early 
sowing and fall crop.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c 
FORDHOOK FANCY: A handsome, strong growing variety with beautiful dark green 
leaves curled and fringed, having the appearance of ostrich plumes. Yields an enormous 
quantity of greens and the plants will stand a long time before going to seed. Flavor 
is mild, excellent for salads and garnishing. 
Best for second crop.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c 
LEEK 
(One Ounce Will Plant 100 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: Sow the seed early in the spring in rows 15 to 24 inches apart, covering 
the seed about % inch. When the plants are about 6 inches high, transplant on thin 
out so they stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. Set the young plants deeply so the 
neck will be well covered. 
BROAD AMERICAN FLAG: (100 days). A very fine, early variety that is extremely 
hardy and productive. It is a quick grower and produces large, strong plants with 
broad leaves of mild flavor.Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; *4 lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 
LETTUCE 
(One Ounce Plants 100 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: A good soil for lettuce is one mixed with well-rotted stable mature. Sow 
the seed as soon as ground can be worked in rows IV 2 feet apart for hand cultivation 
When plants are reasonably advanced, thin out so they stand 8 inches apart for head¬ 
ing. For early varieties, sow the seed in hotbeds about March 15 and transplant when 
seedlings are about 2 inches high in coldframes, setting the plants 4 inches apart each 
way. Transplant to the garden about May 1. For fall crop, sow in July and August. 
LEAF LETTUCE 
GRAND RAPIDS: A very fine strain of the old standard loose leaf curly variety for 
forcing or outdoor use. It stands high temperature and will not wilt quickly after 
cutting and consequently a good shipper. The plants make a compact bunch of light 
green leaves which are frilled at the edges.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON: Also known as “White Seeded Simpson.” Hardy, de¬ 
pendable, early; popular for home gardens. Plant large, compact, light, lustrous 
green; leaves broad, frilled, firm, crisp, sweet 
and of good quality.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON: An early large leaf, loose heading variety. Leaves very 
curly and crisp and of excellent quality.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
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