LEEK 
This belongs to the onion family and is a good 
fall and winter substitute for green onions. The 
leaves are flat, and the stems are very large, 
cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in 
drills twelve to fifteen inches apart, covering one- 
half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart 
in row and draw the earth about them when cul¬ 
tivating. If one desires very white and tender 
leeks transplant when about six inches high, 
setting four inches apart in trenches about two 
feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 
5900. Carters Holborn Model, The best both for exhibition 
and table. The stems are remarkably solid, not quite 
so long as Carters Selected Musselburgh, of the clearest 
white color, whilst the flavor is exceedingly delicate. It 
was a conspicuous feature in the First Prize and Cham¬ 
pion Exhibit of Vegetables (open to the world), at 
Shrewsbury. Since then it has been conspicuous in many 
Gold Medal Collections. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., lb. $4.50. 
5950. Carters Selected Musselburgh. A splendid selection 
of this well-known and popular variety; grows to large 
size, and is recommended for exhibition. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
Leek 
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An onion-like plant used as a salad and for 
flavoring soups. It also makes an excellent orna¬ 
mental garden bed edging which may frequently 
be cut, a new growth of leaves appearing soon 
after each cutting. The plants grow about ten 
inches high. One sowing will answer for about 
three years. 
4315. Allium Schoenoprasum. Pkt. 10c., oz. $1.00. 
40c., lb. $4.00. 
5945. The Lyon Leek. A very popular large variety; 
widely grown and takes many of the leading prizes each 
year. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., lb. $4.00. 
5910. Thorburn’s Best Large Flag. Hardy and productive. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., lb. $4.00. 
OKRA, OR GUMBO 
Sow late in the spring, after the ground has 
become warm, in drills 3 feet apart, where the 
plants are to remain. Thin out to from 9 to 12 
inches. They should be well manured. They 
may also be raised in pots or a hotbed, and trans¬ 
planted. Good for stews, salads and soups. For 
keeping, they should be picked while small and 
tender. Should be picked usually in less than 
two days after the blossoms have fallen. Do not 
leave until the pods have become hard and 
stringy. 
S020. Long Green. Very productive ; moderately long green 
pods. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. $1.00. 
8030. White Velvet. Tender, long, white pods; smooth and 
velvety in appearance. Pkt. 6c., oz. 10c., Ib. $1.00. 
8040. Dwarf Green Prolific. Short, thick pods; early. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. $1.00. 
8050. Perkins’ Mammoth. Fine strain; very long pods. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. $1.00. 
A curious vegetable, in appearance half-way 
between a Turnip and a Cabbage with a turnip¬ 
like swelling of the stems above the ground, 
which, while young and tender, has a delicious 
Cauliflower flavor very appetizing and pleasant. 
Very easily grown, requiring only such care as 
will make a Turnip or Cabbage do well. It is 
cooked much the same as Cauliflower and served 
with pepper, butter and salt. It is certainly most 
delicious. Sow at time B and every two weeks 
for succession, as they must be eaten while young. 
5805. Carters Earliest White. Garden Kohlrabi. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 35c. 
5820. Carters Earliest Purple. Garden Kohlrabi. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 35c. 
5800. Early White Vienna. Handsome; very delicate in 
flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., lb. $3.00. 
5840. Extra-Large White Goliath. Late; forms a large 
ball; productive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., lb. $3.50. 
MUSTARD 
Sow thickly during early spring in shallow 
drills, and press the earth well down. For fall 
salad, sow in September, or in frames or boxes 
during winter. Needs to be gathered before it 
goes to seed. 
Mustard 
7800. Black. These seeds form the mustard of commerce. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Ib. $1.00. 
7803. Chinese Broad-leaved. Leaves of agreeable flavor 
Vii'hen cooked like spinach, Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
7810. Fordhook Fancy. Very ornamental ; plants of vig¬ 
orous growth; leaves dark green, curved outwardly. If 
used as a vegetable, cook like spinach. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 
lb. $1.00. 
7815. Giant Southern Curled. Very large leaves. In the 
South it is sown in the fall and used for salad in the 
spring. Pkt. 6c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
7820. Ostrich Plume. Leaves curled and frilled like an 
ostrich plume. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
7825. White London. Leaves used for salads while youngs 
grows very rapidly. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Ib. $1.00. 
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