ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
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Beet, Spinach or Swiss Chard 
Culture—Same as for Beets. 
Large Ribbed White (Silver Leaf). The leaves 
are broad, somewhat waved but smooth and arp 
of a medium light yellowish green color. The 
stalks are broad and flattened, but tender and 
succulent, and are a good substitute for aspara¬ 
gus. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Lucullus. A delicious variety having pale green 
leaves which are remarkably crimped and 
curled, like Savoy Cabbage. The stiff-ribbed, 
chards are white and broad. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
% lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Borage 
A hardy annual used as a pot herb and for bee 
pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in water 
give it an agreeable flavor and are sometimes used 
in salads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; }4 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
Broccoli 
Closely allied to the Cauliflower. It is generally 
considered rather more hardy. Sow seed in frames 
early in spring, culture same as cauliflower. 
Green Sprouting Calabrese. This is a distinct 
variety grown by Italian market gardeners for 
Italian trade only. The plants form a large, solid 
head which remains green. After this head is 
cut out, a number of sprouts develop from the 
leaf-axils, each sprout terminating in a small 
head about one inch in diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
30c: % lb., 80c; 1 lb., $2.50. 
Broccoli. 
Chinese Cabbage 
This is not a true Cabbage and is often called 
Celery Cabbage on account of the shape of the 
heads which resemble celery. The leaves are more 
like those of turnip in color and texture. The fla¬ 
vor is distinct and in the raw state is considered 
superior to cabbage. It combines the qualities of 
both celery and cabbage and is highly prized as a 
salad vegetable. Plant seed out-of-doors at the 
same time as turnips. Thin to 12 to 16 inches apart 
in the rows. If planted too early this species will 
“bolt” during hot weather and fail to form heads. 
Wong Bok. A comparatively short type with 
blocky heads, 8 to 10 inches tall, tightly folded 
and are rich creamy white in color. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; 1 lb., $1.90. 
Chihli. This is a sure heading, vigorous growing 
variety with erect, dark green, roughened leaves 
which enclose a cylindrical pointed head 18 to 
20 inches long. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; 1 lb., 
$1.90. 
Brussels Sprouts 
Small shoots like miniature cabbages clustered 
around a stem are the valuable part of this member 
of the cabbage family. They are grown wherever 
conditions are favorable for late cabbage and re¬ 
quire the same culture. They mature best in the 
autumn after the weather becomes cool. 
Long Island Improved. Plant dwarf and com¬ 
pact; 20 inches tall; very uniform; stem well 
covered with firm, round, cabbage-like balls of 
1 % to 1 V 2 inches in diameter which mature 
in succession. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c. 
Swum Chard. 
Chinese Cabbage. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
