DIGGS BEADLES SEEP CO.JUC., RICHMON D, VIRGIN IA 
KOHL RABI 
KOHL RABI 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA—The best variety, white and ten¬ 
der. combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip 
and makes a splendid dish if used before fully grown. Sow 
in April in 18-inch drills and thin out to 8 inches. For 
winter use, sow in June and July. One ounce to 200 feet of 
drill. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 50c, postpaid. 
OKRA 
CULTURE—Sow in April or May after danger of frost is 
past and the ground becomes warm and as late as July if 
desired. Drill in rows 3 feet apart, covering the seed 134 
inches. Thin the plants of the tall growing varieties to 3 feet 
apart, and the dwarf varieties to 18 inches. One ounce will 
sow 50 feet of row. 
PERKINS MAMMOTH PODDED—Probably the most pro¬ 
ductive of all Okras. An intense green 8 or 9 inches long, 
starting to shoot from 3 to 4 inches above the ground, and 
the whole plant, which grows from 5 to 6 feet, is covered 
with them. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; J4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
WHITE VELVET—Has round, smooth white pods of medium 
size and almost free from ridges, bears abundantly. The best 
white variety. Height 334 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb- 15c; 
lb. 50c, postpaid. 
DWARF PROLIFIC—The best dwarf variety, begins to bear 
when very small, grows about 3 feet high and very produc¬ 
tive. Pods of medium length, greenish white, tender and of 
good quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
BIG BOSTON 
LETTUCE 
CULTURE—To grow early Lettuce the seed should be sown 
in January or February in seed boxes in the house or under 
glass. When the plants are large enough, they should be hard¬ 
ened by exposure to sold weather before setting them outside. 
Transplant to row 18 inches apart and from 8 to 12 inches 
apart in the row. For later use the seed may be sown in rows 
outside in the spring and the plants thinned to the proper dis¬ 
tance. For Fall use, sow in July and August. During severe 
weather plants should be protected with a covering of straw 
or litter, or they may be transplanted into cold frames to head 
during the winter. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants. 
BIG BOSTON—Has large, broad, smooth leaves with a solid 
heart, beautifully blanched, crisp, tender and of perfect form 
Heads up under cold weather conditions and keeps longer 
after being cut better than any other kind. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
34 lb. 25c; lb. 80c, postpaid. 
EARLY WHITE CABBAGE—A splendid Lettuce both for 
forcing under glass and for sowing outside, either for sum¬ 
mer or late fall use. It is a very hardy Lettuce. Has large 
firm heads, blanched hearts. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 30c; lb. 
$1.00, postpaid. 
ICEBERG—A beautiful curled heading Lettuce, exceedingly 
crisp and tender. Heads of conical shape and medium size, 
fold tightly and blanch to a beautiful white. The outer leaves 
are crinkled and light green, growing closely up around the 
head. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 85c, postpaid. 
NEW YORK—This is the variety grown in immense quantities 
on the Pacific Coast and shipped to eastern markets as “Ice¬ 
berg.” Heads are very large, dark green, resists hot, dry 
weather, is very slow going to seed and is a sure header 
The heads measure 12 to 15 inches across and almost as solid 
as cabbage. It blanches itself naturally, is crisp, tender and 
of excellent flavor. Also known as Wonderful and Los An¬ 
geles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
WAY AHEAD—This is the earliest and hardiest Lettuce for 
cold frames or open ground. Is of good quality and hand¬ 
some appearance. It is earlier than the Big Boston, and the 
heads are more tightly folded. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 30c; 
lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—An early Lettuce with loose but 
clustering leaves, which are green in color, slightly frilled, 
crisp, sweet and tender. This variety is especially adapted 
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