Catalogue of Vegetable Seeds. 
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ENDIVE. 
For early use, sow in May, scattering the seed thinly in drills ten inches 
apart, covering it lightly, and for succession every two or three weeks until 
mid-summer. The plants must be blanched before using, which is accom¬ 
plished by gathering the large outer leaves to a point at the top, and tying 
them together. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Wliite Curled. For early use... .05 .20 
Green Curled. Best for late crop.05 .20 
KALE or BORECOLE. 
Sow early in May in a prepared bed, covering the seed lightly. Transplant 
in June, and treat in the same manner as for Cabbages. 
Pkt. Oz. y 4 Lb. Lb. 
Green Curled Scotch. A round dwarf variety, rarely 
exceeding 18 inches in height, but spreading out under 
good cultivation to three feet in diameter.05 .10 .30 $1.00 
KOHLRABI. 
A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip. It is best culti¬ 
vated by sowing the seeds in rows, in May, June and July, according to lati¬ 
tude. 
Early White. Flesh white and tender; the best 
market sort. 
Early Purple. Differing from the above in color, 
which is of a bluish purple. 
Pkt. Oz. 141 b. Lb. 
.05 .20 .50 $1.50 
.05 .20 .50 1.50 
LEEK. 
The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated ; it succeeds best in a light but 
well-enriched soil. Sow as early in spring as practicable, in drills one inch 
deep, and one foot apart. When six or eight inches high, they may be trans¬ 
planted in rows ten inches apart each way, as deep as possible, that the neck 
being covered, may be blanched. 
Pkt. Oz. 
London Broad Flag*. A large variety with broad leaves.05 .20 
LETTUCE. 
Lettuce thrives best in rich, moist ground. Sow the seeds in hot-beds in 
February or March, and transplant into a sheltered border with a southern 
exposure. For successive crops, sowing may be made in the open ground as 
early as spring opens, and continuing until July. One ounce to 120 feet of 
drill. 
Pkt. Oz. 141 b: Lb. 
Early Curled Silesia. Fine for summer use.. .05 .15 .40 $1.25 
Victoria Cabbage. Hardy and fine for early sowing. .05 .20 .40 1.25 
