18 
PORTLAND SEED COMPANY 
BROCCOLI 
Early varieties should be started in cold frame during 
January or February and transplanted to open ground as 
soon as weather and soil conditions permit. In sections 
where winters are not severe they may be sown and trans¬ 
planted the fall before. 
Late varieties may be sown from middle to late spring, 
transplanting when 4 to 6 inches high. 
Pkts. 5c; 1 oz. 90c; % lb. $3.00, postpaid. 
2TALIAN GREEN SPROUTING BROCCOLI. Entirely 
different from heading sorts. Bears a succession of 
edible sprouting heads. If kept cut will be replaced by 
others. Sprouts about 5 inches long, terminate in small 
heads of deep green buds. 
ST. VALENTINE. This variety matures in February with 
large solid white heads. It is exceptionally popular be¬ 
cause of its lasting ability. 
EARLY LARGE WHITE FRENCH. Very hardy with 
large white compact heads. Truly the outstanding early 
variety. 
CHICORY 
WITLOOF. This variety has become exceeding popular for 
winter salads. It forms a delicious dish when served like 
Endive or Cos lettuce with French dressing. The leaves 
and stems blanch easily. Seed should be sown one inch 
deep during May or June and spaced about 18 inches 
apart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 50c. 
LARGE ROOTED. The roots of this plant are very pop¬ 
ular as a coffee substitute. The young tender leaves may 
be used for salad or cooked for greens. Sow quite thinly 
in shallow drills in the spring. When well started, thin 
to stand 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; *4 lb. 75c. 
CHIVES 
An onion-like plant used for salads and flavoring soups. 
It also makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging 
which may be cut frequently. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00. 
New Non-Poisonous 
Acme 
Garden 
Guard 
• 
Controls 
Aphis 
Cabbage Worms 
and most garden pests 
1 pound can 35c 
CABBAGE 
Early varieties should be started in cold frames during 
January and February and transplanted to open ground as 
soon as weather and soil conditions permit. When winters 
are not severe they may be sown and transplanted the fall 
previous. 
Late varieties may be sown from middle to late spring, 
transplanting when 4 to 6 inches high. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
DANISH BALLHEAD. The best variety of late cabbage. 
Globe-shaped plants, medium size with short stems. 
Large heads, 8 to 9 inches across, 6 to 7 inches deep, and 
weigh 7 to 9 pounds. Keep perfectly in storage until late 
spring; very firm and solid. 
DANISH ROUNDHEAD. Ball-shaped head with few outer 
leaves, very hardy. An excellent keeper and fine for 
early market. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Heads are hard and of 
fine quality with pointed uniformity. The leaves have 
small midribs which makes it excellent for cooking. 
Matures in about 75 days and is a very popular variety 
with market gardeners. 
GOLDEN ACRE. An improved strain of Copenhagen Mar¬ 
ket, producing earlier with smaller but more compact 
heads. Will stand in field a long time and an outstanding 
shipper. Few outer leaves. 
CHINESE IMPROVED or PETSAI. This exceptionally 
fine vegetable is rapidly growing in public favor. Its 
growth, which resembles the Cos lettuce, has long heads 
and crisp leaves. Very mild and pleasant flavor served 
as a salad or cooked. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET. A splendid cabbage for the 
home garden. Early growth with globe-shaped, slightly 
flattened, large, solid heads. Few outer leaves; keeps 
and ships well. 
Charleston Wakefield. 
Disease Resistant Wisconsin Holland. 
Late Savoy. Red Stonehead. 
Penn State Ballhead. Winningstadt. 
Wong Bock (Chinese Cabbage). Glory of Enkhuizen. 
SWISS CHARD 
LU'CULLUS. The leaves of this variety make the finest 
greens of all. Their heavy stalks are well over an inch 
thick and grows to a height of 2% inches. The ribs of 
this truly outstanding vegetable may be prepared like 
asparagus. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
USE VIGORO ON EVERYTHING YOU GROW 
