Selected Vegetable Seeds 
JOHN WILK Cr CO., Inc 
HERBS 
Sweet, Pot and Medicinal 
Anise. Used for garnishing, seasoning and cordials. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Balm. Leaves used medicinally. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Basil, Sweet. The leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews and highly 
seasoned dishes. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Borage. Flowers excellent for bees. Leaves used in salads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
Caraway. Usesd in bread, pastry and meats. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c. 
Catnip. For bee pasture. Leaves and young shoots used tor seasoning. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 40c. 
Chives. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. tor 40c, 1/2 oz. 80c., oz, 
$1.50. 
Coriander. Used for seasoning and confectionery. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Dill. Leaves are used for flavoring pickles, soups and sauces. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
25c. 
Florence Fennel. Roots used for salads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Hop Seed. Pkt. 1 5c. 
Lavender (True). Valuable for its perfume. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Majoram, Sweet. Used for flavoring, can be dried easily for Winter use. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
Rosemary. Leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c. 
Saffron. Used for coloring certain dishes, also for flavoring. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
20c. 
Sage. Used for dressing and flavoring. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 1/4 lb. 75c. 
Summer Savory (Bohnenkraut). Used for flavoring beans. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
50c. 
Sorrel. Used in salads and Spinach for flavor. Pkt, 10c., oz. 20c. 
Thyme. Used for seasoning. A tea made of this is good for headache. Pkt. 
1 5c., oz. 60c. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
One ounce will produce 2000 plants. 
Ready in 70 days after transplanting. 
Sow and cultivate like Cabbage. A valuable plant for greens. 
*Dwarf Green Curled German. Very curly, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 30c., 1/4 lb. 90c. 
Dwarf Green Scotch. Very dwarf and compact. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 1/4 lb. 
65c. 
Half Tall Emerald. A variety of which the leaves grow thickly; moss curled, 
of very dark green color. Pkt. 20c., '/j oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
^Siberian Kale or Sprouts. Very hardy; ready for use early in Spring. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c., 1/4 lb. 75c. 
*Tall Green Scotch. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c,, lb. 60c. 
KOHLRABI 
Ready for use in 60 days from sowing. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Sow the seed in May in rows 8 inches apart. Transplant as Cabbage, but 
in hoeing be careful not to throw earth into the heart of the plant or the 
bulb will not mature properly. 
*Wilk’s Extra Large Delicious. A white Kohl-Rabi of vigorous growth, pro¬ 
ducing very large-sized bulbs, which keep well and are of fine flavor. A 
late variety, valuable for Fall and Winter use. Fine for exhibition. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 50c., 1/4 lb. $1.50. 
Early White Vienna. Handsome, early variety, bulbs of medium size and of 
very fine flavor. A good forcing variety for very early use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
35c., 1/4 lb. $1.00. 
Early Purple Vienna. Differs very little from White Vienna, only in color, 
which is purple; flesh white. Pkt. 10c., oz, 35c., V 4 lb. $1.00. 
DWARF GREEN SCOTCH KALE 
BOSTON LETTUCE 
LEEK 
100 days to maturity from sowing. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Sow early in Spring in drills 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep. When about 
6 inches high, transplant them in rows 12 inches apart and as deep as pos¬ 
sible, but do not cover the young center leaves. Water, if dry, when 
planting out. 
Monstrous Carentan. A very hardy variety. Very thick, often 3 inches in 
diameter. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 1/4 lb. $1.00. 
Perfection. Producing leeks of enormous size. Pkt. 25c., '/z oz. 50c., oz. 
90c. 
Bulgarian Winter. The most desirable of leeks. Enormous size. Pkt. 10c., 
1/2 oz. 15c., oz. 30c., 1/4 lb. $1.00. 
‘••Broad Scotch, American or London Flag. Most desirable for family use. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 1/4 lb. $1.00. 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Fifty days from seeding fo maturity. 
Sow the seed in hotbeds in February or March, and transplant out in 
rows 8 inches apart as soon as the ground can be worked. Thin out well, so 
the plants will be strong. 
Wilk’s Winner. A large headed variety, crisp, and stands the hot weather 
remarkably, color light green, forming large white heads. Finest exhibi¬ 
tion variety. Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, 2 oz. $1.75, 1/4 lb. $3.00, 
‘'Big Boston. Large heading, early variety. The most popular in the East¬ 
ern States for outdoor crop. The leader of all varieties. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
35c., 2 oz, 60c., 1/4 lb. $1.10. 
‘>Early Head May King. Heads of medium size; hearts beautiful yellow, ex¬ 
cellent quality. Fine for frame and earriy forcing. Pkf. 10c., oz. 35c., 
2 oz. 60c., '/4 lb. $ 1 . 10 . 
“^‘Wilk’s Standard. A Lettuce of extraordinary size and duration; very ten¬ 
der and of excellent flavor. A fine Summer variety. Pkt. 25c., '/z oz. 
40c., oz. 75c., 1/4 lb. $2.50. 
‘■‘Crisp As Ice. One of the largest and most solid heads. A good heat re¬ 
sisting variety. Pkt. 10c., oz, 35c., 2 oz. 60c,, lb. $1.10. 
Improved Hanson. An excellent lettuce of well known and highly approved 
quality. Large, well formed, globe shaped heads of broad leaves, so com¬ 
pact that the inner ones are almost white. Leaves are beautifully curled 
and crinkled, very tender and sweet. Popular for midsummer planting 
outdoors, having great heat and drought resisting qualities, A sure 
header, always reliable. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 60c., 1/4 lb. $1.10. 
New York or Los Angeles. The best of the Summer varieties. Very large, 
forming immense deep green heads, but when prepared for the table, 
the heads are almost white and very crisp. Set plants 12 inches apart in 
Ihe row. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., Y 4 lb. $1.35. 
Iceberg. Morse's. A large heading variety; crisp and brittle, and color bright 
green, lightly tinged with brown on top of the head; leaves curled on 
the edges. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., 1/4 lb. $1.35. 
‘•‘All Season. A good, solid header, for all-year-around planting. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 35c., 2 oz. 60c., 'A lb. $1.10. 
Golden Queen or Buttercup. Ranks first amongst the yellow lettuce, solid 
and of extra quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., 'A lb. $1.35. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet colored; very solid, compact and crispy. Pkt. 
lOc., oz. 35c., 2 oz, 65c., 'A lb. $1.15. 
Romaine, or Cos Varieties 
‘•‘Wilk's Jumbo White Cos. The finest Cos Lettuce. A distinct Summer va¬ 
riety of enormous size. Fine for exhibition. Pkt. 20c., 1/2 oz. 50c., oz. 
90c. 
Trianon. An early white Cos Lettuce. Leaves are narrow, forming close 
heads. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 65c., Y 4 lb. $1.15. 
Paris White Cos. Crows to a very large size. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 65c., 
'A lb. $1.15. 
Curled, or Loose-Leaved Varieties 
Grand Rapids Forcing. The best of the curled lettuce for frames and green¬ 
houses. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 60c,, 'A lb. $1.10. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Very tender and crisp. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 2 ozs. 
60c., 'A lb. $ 1 . 10 . 
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