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POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Horse Radish 
Horse radish is grown from 
young roots or sets, which 
should be planted out in the 
spring. They will form a large¬ 
sized radish, fit for use in one 
season’s growth. Common 
variety roots, per dozen, 20c.; 
per 100, 75c., postpaid (50c. ]>er 
100; 83.00 per 1 ,000, by express). 
Write for special prices in large 
lots. 
Maliner Kren 
A New Horse Radish 
from Bohemia 
This new sort was brought 
from Bohemia by Mr. Fair- 
child, Agricultural Explorer 
for the office of Plant Intro¬ 
duction of the United States 
Department of Agriculture. 
The roots grow to a very 
large size, perfectly white, and 
horse radish roots. suited to almost any soil. 
• Roots set in April will yield a 
large crop in October. Grows much more rapidly than 
the old variety, and its flavor is the very best; especially is the 
difference noticeable in early fall, when the old variety 
would be too green for use. It is a profitable crop for the 
farmer, and should be planted in every home garden, as it 
can be grown as easily as potatoes or corn, simply by sticking 
down the cuttings in rows, cultivating same as cabbage and 
plow out in the fall or spring, same as potatoes, parsnips or 
carrots. Small roots, ready for planting : 25c. per dozen, 
or 81.50 per 100. by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, 
not prepaid: Roots of larger size, 81.00 per 100; 87.00 per 1,000. 
Garlic 
The sets should be planted in spring. Cultivate same as 
onions. Sets. i>er y A lb., 15c.; lb.. 4()c., i>ostpaid ; by express, 
lb., 30c.; 10 lbs. and over, 25c. per lb. 
Kohl=Rabi 
or Turnip-Rooted Cabbage 
This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where it is exten¬ 
sively grown for feeding cattle, as well as for table use. The 
bulb is formed above ground, and, if used when young and 
tender, makes a most delicate dish for the table. One ounce 
will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill. 
SMOOTH WHITE SHORT-LEAVED—THE BEST KOHL-RAB1. 
New Smooth White Short-Leaved t 
Kale —Borecole 
One ounce will produce atxrnt two thousand plants. 
JOHNSON'S NEW lMPEltlAI, or LONG STAND¬ 
ING. A beautifully curled and crimpled sort. Of strong, 
vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color and very 
attractive appearance. Superior to all other Boris, and will 
stand longer without shooting to seed. Height, 2 feet. 
1’kt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; y. lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 
KXTKA I) tv A R I*', or SOUTHERN GREEN 
CURLED SCOTCH. This is one of the l>est kales 
for spring sowing in the North, and is the principal sort 
grown in the South for Northern markets. It is hardy, 
and will remain over winter in any place where the temjiera- 
ture does not go below zero. The habit is very dwarf and 
spreading, and will rarely exceed eighteen Inches in height. 
The leaves are of a bright green color, beautifully curled. 
I’kt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; !4 lb„ 25c.; lb., 75c. 
PHILADELPHIA GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. A 
favorite with Northern gardeners, growing about 2 feet in 
height and hardier than the Extra Dwarf Green Curled 
Scotch, being improved by frost; leaves green and beauti- 
fully curled. I’kt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 
SEND FOR IT 
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IF INTERESTED IN POULTRY. PIGEONS OR PEES 
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After several years' comparative tests, we find this new 
sort decidedly the best for market and table use, being much 
superior to Vienna. It is very early and the best for forcing 
as well as for outside growth. Bulb is greenish white, beau¬ 
tiful smooth shape and of the very finest texture and quality. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; % lb., 90c.; lb., 88.26. 
NEW SMOOTH PURPLE. Very Short-Leaved. 
Like the preceding except in color. An extra fine purple. 
I’kt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; % lb., 90c.; lb., 83.25. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Small bulb, early. Flesh 
tender and white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 26c.; y± lb., 76c.; lb., 82.50. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. A little later ; color 
bluish-purple. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; lb., 75c.; lb., 82.50. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow one 
hundred feet of drill, and pro¬ 
duce about one thousand 
plants. 
NEW GIANT ITALIAN. 
This new leek from Italy is 
fully twice the size of the ordi¬ 
nary London Leek, and much 
handsomer in api>earance. 
Like the Italian'onions, it is 
very mild and agreeable in 
flavor; extremely hardy and 
a fine keeper. All who have 
grown it were astonished at 
its large size and fine white 
appearance. It is by far the 
best leek that can be grown 
either for the market or home 
use. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; y lb., 
45c.; lb„ 81.50. 
LARGE AMERICAN 
FLAG. Previous to our intro¬ 
duction of the Giant Italian, 
this was the favorite variety. 
Verv fine and large. Pkt,, 10c.; 
oz., 15c.; % lb„ 40c.; lb., $1.25. 
CARENTAN, or SCOTCH 
CHAMPION. ( Mussrtburg.) 
A large variety from {Scotland, 
growing rapidly and very 
hardy. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.’; 
J41b„ 40c.; lb,, $1.85, 
LONDON FLAG. Popular 
old sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc.; 
V A lb., 80c,; lb., 8LOO. 
