MICHELL’S VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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Early C leen Calabrese Broccoli 
BROCCOLI 
Broccoli (Fr.); SparkelkohL (Ger.); Broculi (Ital.). 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants. 
A vegetable resembling cauliflower and often grown where the 
latter does not thrive. Cultural method is much the same. 
Early Green Calabrese. This is the variety so much sought by 
the Italian trade and has become quite popular in our American 
gardens; forms a fair size green head; after this is cut from 
main stalk, new sprouts develop, which form small heads of a 
looser nature. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per 34 oz.; oz., 40c.; $1.25 per 34 lb. 
Rapa or 40 Day. A very early type of sprouting Broccoli, pro¬ 
ducing many small heads; the seed is usuallybroadcasted thickly; 
cut when about 10 to 12 inches high, just before the heads 
burst into bloom. Suitable for early spring or fall sowing. A 
very fine green. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 
per lb. 
White Cape. Pkt., 10c.; 35c. per oz.; 34 lb., $1.00. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Chou de Bruxelles (Fr.); Rosekohl (Ger.); 
Berza de Brussels (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants 
Sow seed about May 15th; transplant when about 4 inches 
high in rows 3 feet apart, 2 feet apart in the row. When heads begin 
to crowd, the lower leaves should be broken from the stem of the 
plant to give them plenty of room. They are best for cooking after 
they have had a slight frost. 
Michell’s Mammoth Fancy. We have an exceptionally fine 
strain of these sprouts recommended by an old time gardener 
who has been improving them from year to year; a compact, 
dwarf type; stems covered with fancy, solid sprouts. Pkt., 15c.; 
35c. per oz.; 34 lb., 90c. 
Long Island Half Dwarf. Compact heads; very productive. 
Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Matchless Improved. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS PLANTS (Ready in Ju y) 
25 for 30c. (by parcel post, 40c.); $1.00 per 100 (by parcel post, 
$1.15); per 1000, $6.50. 
CARAWAY (Herb) 
For flavoring, etc. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz. 
CARDOON 
Large Solid. A tall growing variety; stalks thick and broad; 
leaves when blanched like celery and cooked are tender and of 
delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c.; $1.25 per 34 lb. 
CATNIP (Herb) 
For making tea; a cat tonic, etc. Pkt., 20c. 
MICHELL’S CHOICE CARROT SEEDS 
Carotte (Fr.); Mohruben (Ger.); Carota (Ital.). One ounce will sow 100 ft. of drill; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
For an early crop sow as soon as danger from frost is over in rows 1 foot apart; when 2 inches high, thin out to stand 2 inches 
apart in the row. For a late crop sow in May or June. The long sorts should be sown early; the half-long and round sorts can be 
sown later. 
California Bunching. The roots at full maturity are almost cylindrical and reach a size 
of 1 to 134 inches in diameter and about 8 inches long; smooth and free from side shoots; 
color red and of fine quality. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 60c.; $2.00 per lb. 
Chantenay Half Long (Usual Strain). Orange scarlet color; very productive; especially 
desirable for market or home use; flesh tender, and fine grained; 5 inches long, stump-rooted. 
Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Chantenay Half Long (Special Strain). Selected for earliness and uniformity; its tenderness 
and fine flavor have proven it a superior stock. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 50c.; $1.50 
per lb. 
Coreless, or Nantes Half Long. One of the finest medium sized varieties; blunt pointed, 
smooth; bright orange in color, excellent quality. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per oz.; 34 lb-, 50c.; $1.50 
per lb. 
Danvers Half Long. The best variety for general crop; rich orange color; heavy yielder and 
splendid keeper; a first-class carrot for all soils and valuable both for table and stock; 6 to 7 
inches long, stump-rooted. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Early Scarlet Horn. A favorite early red variety; fine grain and good flavor; stump-rooted, 
about 6 inches long; ideal for soups. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Guerande or Oxheart. A desirable variety on soils too hard and stiff for the longer growing 
sorts, as it is not over 3 to 4 inches long. Rich orange color and fine flavored. Pkt., 10c.; 
15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Improved Long Orange. Deep orange color; 10 inches long; yields heavily; fair table quality; 
best for stock feeding. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Rubicon Half Long. One of the best in shape; deep orange red flesh of finest quality; stump- 
rooted; earlier than the Danvers and not quite so long; well adapted for early forcing and for 
growing outside. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
Very Early Short Horn or French Forcing. An early forcing variety; small round root, not 
much larger than a radish. It may be sown outdoors as well as under glass. Pkt., 10c.; 
20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 50c.; $1.50 per lb. 
White Belgian. Used principally for stock, not being desirable for table; produces a long thick 
white root. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 34 lb-, 35c.; $1.00 per lb. 
All seeds on this page mailed post free at prices quoted. 
California Bunching Carrot 
A complete list of Herb Seeds will be found on page 78 
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