Fennel — The vegetable with "anise" flavor. 
Fennel or Finocchio 
This is quite distinct from the common sweet 
fennel used for flavoring. It produces a large 
bulb at the surface of the ground which makes an 
excellent vegetable with a pleasing anise like 
flavor. It is very largely used in Italy and by 
Italians in this country. 
Sow the seed in rows 20 inches to 2 feet apart 
and thin or transplant so the plants stand 6 to 8 
inches apart in the rows. Sow in rich soil in May 
or June, and again a month later for fall use. 
When the plants are half grown, drag earth up to 
them so as to blanch the bulbs. 
MAMMOTH. Improved Florence. This new 
strain produces extra large round firm bulbs, 
and for this reason is superior to other strains. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; J4 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
Kale or Borecole 
Blatterkohl (Ger.) Cavolo verdi (It.) 
Kale is used as “greens” during the winter 
and early spring. The young and tender shoots 
that come out on the stalks are delicate and de¬ 
licious when cooked. They are better after a few 
frosts in the fall. With a little protection, or 
when the snow is deep, kale will stand the winter 
without injury. It is grown in the same way as 
cabbage but for winter use the seed may be sown 
as late as July. Kale may also be grown without 
transplanting. Sow in May or June in rows 18" 
to 2 ft. apart and thin to 12-15 in. in the row. 
DWARF CURLED or Blue Scotch. This low 
growing, spreading variety is the kind most 
commonly grown. The leaves are large, finely 
curled, of a deep bluish-green color and of 
excellent quality. Often used for garnishing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 Lb. 35c; Lb. $1.10. 
Tall Green, Scotch Curled. The plant grows 
three feet tall and produces an abundance of 
light green leaves which are finely curled and of 
the finest quality, the whole length of the stem. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; }4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
SIBERIAN. Also called ‘‘Sprouts.” A very 
hardy kale of dwarf growth with broad thick 
leaves curled on the edges. Used largely for 
wintering over. The color is light bluish-green. 
Our strain is uniform and true. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
Kohl Rabi 
Kohlraben (Ger.) Cavolo rapa (It.) 
A packet will sow hO feet of row; an ounce 200 feet. 
Kohl Rabi produces a large bulb on the stem 
which is used as a vegetable and also for stock 
feeding. If used while young, the bulb makes a 
delicious vegetable. An excellent way to cook it is 
to cut the bulbs into small cubes and boil until 
tender. Serve with a butter or cream sauce. 
The seed should be sown up to July in rows 
about 18 inches apart, and the plants thinned 
6 to 8 inches apart in the rows. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE. NE w ; A » 
-excellent 
variety for the table. This improved new 
variety has shorter tops than Early White 
Vienna and is earlier and superior in quality 
and flavor. Excellent for growing outdoors 
and forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; fi Lb. $1.15; Lb. $3.85. 
Early White Vienna. The bulbs are ready to 
use when they are the size of a small apple, the 
quality is good being tender and of delicate 
flavor. Very uniform and finely bred stock. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 34 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00. 
Dwarf Curled Kale — For winter greens. 
Lauch (Ger.) Lcck Porro (It.) 
Leek is a kind of onion that does not form any 
bulb, but grows in a long thick stem, which is 
blanched by drawing earth around it. When 
blanched it makes an appetizing salad, or can be 
eaten like green onions. Boiled they are more 
delicate in flavor than the mildest onions. The 
seed is sown in the spring and the leek is ready to 
use in the fall. If given a little protection with 
dirt it will last over winter and give a very 
welcome addition to the early spring menu. 
ELEPHANT. (New.) This new variety is so 
great an improvement over the old kinds that 
we have discontinued listing any other variety. 
The stalks are pearly white, large and thick. 
The white parts extend farther up the stalk 
than any kind we know. This variety is of 
excellent quality being tender and mild. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; }/± Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
Early White Vienna Kohl Rabi 
Aromatic and Sweet Herbs 
Every garden should have a few herbs. Sow 
early in the spring in carefully prepared soil. 
Basil, Large Leaved. Used for flavoring and 
sauces. Plants about 2 feet high. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
Borage. Often used for bee pasture. Sow in 
the spring in the open ground. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.40. 
Caraway. Hardy biennial, seeding the second 
year after sowing. Sow in the spring or fall. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 34 Lb. 35c; Lb. $1.10. 
Coriander. The young leaves are used in fla¬ 
voring soups, etc. Sow in the open ground. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; M Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
DILL. See page 20. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 34 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
Lavender. True. Used for its perfume. It is a 
hardy plant and will last for years. The seed is 
slow to germinate. Cover very little if at all. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 55c; 34 Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50. 
Rosemary. A perennial that will last for years 
when once started. Sow in the spring in the 
open ground where the plants are to remain. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 55c; 34 Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50. 
Sage, Broad-Leaved. When once started will 
last for years. Should be in every garden. 
Sow in the open ground. Thin to six in. apart. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 34 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.35. 
Summer Savory. Grows about 18 in. high with 
small leaves, which are dried on the stems and 
used for seasoning. Sow in the open ground. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 34 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.65. 
Sweet Marjoram. Very valuable for seasoning 
dressing for poultry, imparting a very agree¬ 
able and pleasant flavor. Easily grown from 
seed sown in the open ground in the spring. 
The tops of branches are dried in bunches. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 34 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.35. 
Thyme. Start the seed in a box in the house 
or hotbed, or sow outdoors early in the Spring. 
Survives winter with little protection. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 55c; 34 Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50. 
Wormwood. A hardy perennial plant used in 
medicine. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and has 
small yellow flowers. Used for poultry. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; J4 Lb. $1.35; Lb. $4.50. 
Elephant Leek—The largest and best kind 
“GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY” 
Not a true Huckleberry, but belongs to the 
same family as tomatoes and peppers. The 
fruit is deep purple, nearly black, round and 
only a little smaller than a Concord grape. 
When cooked with sugar and lemon, etc. are 
considered very good “pie timber.” 
The plants grow three feet high and are 
covered with clusters of fruit. The fruit 
ripens in September but is considered best 
after a hard frost. Culture is the same as 
tomatoes. 
Seed: Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. Plants:-Doz. 35c, 
transportation paid. Ready May 15th. 
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