JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
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Borecole or Kale 
(Brassica oleracea, acephala) 
German, “Blatterkohl.”—French, “Chou Vert.” 
Spanish, “Breton” 
The Kales are very hardy, and make excellent greens 
for late fall and early spring use. Sow about May first 
in prepared beds, transplant in June, proceeding as with 
Cabbage plants. Siberian Kale may be sown late in 
August and handled like Spinach for spring greens. One 
ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, closely 
curled, very tender. Quality is improved if the plants 
are touched by frost before being used. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
25c; 1/4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
Dwarf Brown. Similar to the preceding but darker color, 
very hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V* lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Siberian or Winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; H lb., 75c; lb., 
$1.50. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch. Similar to the dwarf, but more 
vigorous growth. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00. | 
Broccoli 
(Brassica oleracea, betrytis) 
German, “Spargelkohl.”— French, “Chou Brocoli.” 
Spanish, “Broculi” 
Closely resembles the cauliflower, but is hardier. Like 
Cabbage and Cauliflower, it succeeds best in deep, rich, 
moist soil and in cool weather. Seed should be sown at 
the same time and plants receive the same general cul¬ 
ture as cabbage. Completes its growth from seed in from 
120 to 140 days. Five to ten degrees of frost will not 
injure the plants when they are approaching maturity. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Early Purple Cape. Hardy, heads of medium 
size and compact formation.$0.25 $1.00 
Veitch’s. Self-protecting, large compact head. .25 1.00 
White Cape. Like Purple Cape, but of a creamy 
white color.25 1.00 
Swiss Chard or Sea Kale Beet 
This variety is cultivated solely for its leaves. The 
midrib is stewed and served as asparagus, the other por¬ 
tion of the leaves being used as spinach. Especially 
desirable for the home garden, as it is a vegetable always 
ready for use. 
Giant or Perpetual. Broad light green leaves. 
Dark Green Curled. Leaves large crumpled, white mid¬ 
rib. 
Blonde. Broad white midrib, yellowish green leaves. 
Lucullus. Very large crumpled leaves, general favorite. 
All 10c pkg.; 25c oz.; 85c M lb.; $2.50 lb. 
For free delivery offers and general instructions 
Amager Market Brussels Sprouts 
Brussels Sprouts ' 
(Brassica oleracea, gemmifera) 
German, “Sprossenkohl.”—French, “Chou de Braxelles.” 
Spanish, “Berza de Brusela” 
This interesting vegetable produces small heads re¬ 
sembling miniature cabbages all over its tall stem. The 
sprouts, either cooked or* pickled in the same waj r as 
cauliflower, are esteemed a great delicacy. Seed may be 
sown in May in a seed bed, and the plants afterward set 
out and cultivated like cabbage. Being small and hardy 
the sprouts are not in the least injured by frost. One 
ounce of seed produces about 1500 plants. 
Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. 
Improved Paris Market. A most desir¬ 
able strain .$0.10 $0.50 $1.50 
Dalkeith. The finest variety.10 .50 1.50 
Amager Market. Largest sort, often grows 
3 feet high, sprouts closely set and 
develop uniformly.10 .50 1.50 
Chervil 
German, “Gartemkerbel.” — French, “Corfeuil.” 
Spanish, “Cerafolio de Cafe” 
Chervil Curled. An aromatic sweet herb that resembles 
parsley. The young leaves are used in soups and salads. 
Sow evenly in May, in drills V 2 inch deep, 1 foot apart. 
Per pkt., 10c; per oz., 30c; per *4 lb., $1.00. 
Chervil, Tuberous Rooted. Sow in May or June, after 
treatment same as for carrots. Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 
30c; per y 4 lb., $1.00. 
Chives 
Allium Schoenoprasum. Resembles the Onion in growth 
and of the same family. Used largely as salad and for 
flavoring soups. Can be cut repeatedly during the grow¬ 
ing season. Pkt., 20c; oz., 75c. 
February 15, 1918. 
Joseph Breck & Sons Co., 
Gentlemen: — 
I have received your 1918 Catalogue for which I send 
thanks. 
Permit me to say that I have planted your seeds for 
some time and I have always found them reliable. 
Sincerely yours, 
EVERETT A. NICHOLS. 
88 Pond St.. 
Natick. Mass. 
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