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KOHLRABI 
A plant which forms a bulb above the ground. Culture 
is like Cabbage, and it should be used when young and tender. 
Early White Vienna. The earliest and best for market or 
family use. Has large bulbs and small green leaves. I Oc pkt., 
25c 1/2 oz., 45c I oz. 
Early Purple Vienna. The bulbs and leaves have a purplish 
color, but otherwise it is the same as the White Vienna. 
10c pkt., 25c I /2 oz., 45c I oz. 
LEEK 
Sow in early Spring in drills 12—15 inches apart, covering 
I /2 inch deep. Later transplant 2—3 inches apart in the row. 
Should be blanched by earthing them up like celery before 
using. One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Large American Flag. Leek is a member of the onion family 
but considered by many to have superior flavor. This variety 
is the finest for the Home Garden. Strong growing. 10c pkt., 
35c I oz., 90c 'A lb. 
Musselburg. A good exhibition sort, having large broad 
leaves. 10c pkt., 35c I oz., 90c A lb. 
LETTUCE 
Seeds may be sown early in the Spring. One ounce will 
sow 400 feet of drill. 
Best Head Varieties 
Big Boston. Still the most widely grown of all heading sorts. 
It produces fine, large heads, often measuring 10 —12 inches 
across, of bright green color. The texture of the foliage is 
brittle and crisp. 10c pkt., 25c I oz., 75c A lb. 
White Boston. Similar to Big Boston but free from the reddish 
tinge caused either by frost or heat. It is also lighter green 
in color. Withstands hot weather well and heads early. Very 
tasty, sweet and crisp. 10c pkt., 30c I oz., 85c 74 lb. 
New York No. 12. Is an improvement over the old strain of 
New York Lettuce. Its heads are large and solid, of the flat 
type, and mature in 65 days from sowing. The sure-heading 
quality makes it unsurpassed for Spring and Summer. I 0c pkt., 
30c I oz., 85c 1/4 lb. 
New Early May King. An early quick growing sort, does 
equally well under sash or open ground. The outer leaves 
are light green edged with red. The heads are of medium 
size, while the heart is creamy yellow in color. Very tender 
and crisp. 10c pkt., 25c I oz., 75c A lb. 
Iceberg. The heads are very solid, of medium size, with few 
green outer leaves. The heart is very crisp and delicious, 
blanching naturally to almost white. 10c pkt., 25c I oz., 
75c 1/4 lb. 
Loose Leaved Variety 
Grand Rapids. This is probably the best loose leaved variety 
grown. The plants make a compact bunch of light green 
leaves frilled at the edges. To be grown indoors or outside. 
10c pkt., 25c I oz., 75c A lb. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
The quality is quite different from other sorts of Lettuce 
and is much esteemed for its crispness and mild flavor. This 
type is distinguished by its long, narrow spoon-shaped leaves 
and is largely used for salads. Sow all during spring and 
early summer. It does well during cool, moist weather. 
Paris White Cos. Of extra fine quality and the most popular 
sort of romaine lettuce. 10c pkt., 25c oz., 75c A lb. 
For Plants refer to page 31 
MUSKMELONS (CANTALOUPES) 
A warm, rich, sandy loam is preferable. Sow 10 to 12 
seeds in a hill six to eight feet each way. Thin out later. 
Orange Flesh. This is the finest Melon in existence. It is 
nearly round and has an extremely small seed cavity. Very 
thick, deep orange flesh of the finest flavor. It is hardy 
and prolific. 10c pkt., 25c oz., 75c A lb. 
Honey Ball. It has a light green flesh, yellowish-white rind, 
with light netting. Very sweet. The fruits are 6A inches in 
diameter and mature early. 10c pkt., 35c oz., 75c A lb. 
WATERMELONS 
Kleckley Sweet. One of the most popular large early melons 
Oval shaped, dark green skin and thin rind. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 
60c A lb. 
Coles Early. Very early home garden variety, nearly round 
and of medium size. Excellent quality. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 
60c 1/4 lb. 
MUSTARD 
Sow early in Spring in rows and make succession sow¬ 
ings. It is used as a salad and also as spinach. One ounce 
will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Fordhook Fancy. Dark green feathery leaves. Mild flavor. 
10c pkt., 20c oz., 50c A lb. 
Tendergreen. A new vegetable with a spinach flavor. Should 
be cut when young, which is usually in about 25 days. Fine 
mild flavor. 10c pkt., 25c oz., 60c A lb. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
This is an excellent vegetable. Valuable for cutting up 
in soups and stews. Sow thickly in rows when frost and cold 
have disappeared. Thin out later to stand 12 inches apart in 
row. One ounce is sufficient for 200 feet of drill. 
White Velvet. The pods are long, perfectly smooth, of green¬ 
ish white color. 10c pkt., 20c I oz., 45c 74 lb. 
Dwarf Green Long Pod. Grows a smaller plant, but the pods 
are fully as large, and a handsome dark green color. Matures 
in about 50 days. 10c pkt., 20c I oz., 45c ’A lb. 
ONIONS 
Sow in well drained, rich soil early in Spring and cover 
seeds one-half inch deep. Thin out later to allow plenty of 
room for growth. One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
Southport Yellow Globe. Large size Globe of excellent keep¬ 
ing quality. Very popular. 10c pkt., 50c oz., $1.50 'A lb. 
Southport White Globe. The most popular winter-keeping 
white Onion. Large, round, pure paper white skin. The flesh 
is also white, juicy, and sweet. Matures in about 120 days. 
10c pkt., 50c I oz., $1.50 A lb. 
Southport Red Globe. Perfect globe shaped red onion with 
white flesh. Very hardy and fine keeper. 10c pkt., 40c I oz., 
$1.25 1/4 lb. 
White Portugal or Silverskin. A silvery white onion of flatten¬ 
ed shape. We consider this variety the best for general use 
during Spring, Summer, and Autumn, being mild and of a 
delightful flavor. May be used for pickling. Matures in 
about 95 days. 10c pkt., 50c I oz., $1.50 A lb. 
Large Red Wethersfield. Has been a standard variety for 
many years. Large flat onion with purplish-red skin and white 
flesh. Produces a good supply during growing season, while 
its keeping quality is equal to the best. 10c pkt., 40c I oz., 
$1.25 'A lb. 
Prizetaker. It is the largest and most handsome Onion grown. 
The skin is rather pale yellow, while the flesh is pure white. 
Mild flavor, very much used for slicing, baking, or boiling. 
10c pkt., 40c I oz., $1.25 A lb. 
ONION SETS 
Growing onions from sets saves much labor. The crop is 
ready weeks in advance of that grown from seeds. Plant 
bulbs in rows two to three inches apart. 
Qt. 4 Qts. 
White . 45c $1.50 
Yellow . 40c 1.25 
Red 40c I -25 
Herbs, a jew, should be in every garden. 
