BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 19 
KOHL RABI 
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed 
above ground. It is tender and excellent when used 
before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of 
cabbage and turnip. 
Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in 
Spring as possible in rows one and one-half feet apart 
and when well established thin to six inches apart in 
the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give 
a succession until hot weather, when they fail to grow 
well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July 
for Fall use. 
Early White Vienna—This variety is extremely early, 
with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are of medium 
size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best 
quality for the table if used when about two inches in 
diameter. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c. 
Early Purple Vienna—Same as above except in color, 
which is purple. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 75c. 
use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
THOUSAND-HEADED KALE 
Is a variety of cabbage that produces enormously. 
The plant attains a height of 3 to 4 feet; the stem is 
covered with leaves. Animals, especially sheep, eat it 
greedily. It grows well on any land and is very hardy. 
As we predicted it is now more popular than the 
widely used Dwarf Essex Rape. 
The seed may be either drilled or broadcasted. 
Drilled is the better. If drilled, plant rows 26 to 30 
inches apart as plants should be thinned out so as to 
stand 16 to 18 inches apart in the rows. In drilling 
use % to one pound of seed to the acre; in broadcast¬ 
ing, 1% lbs. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 
LETTUCE 
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Portland and Southward the seed may be planted in the fall, 
protecting the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter, which may be removed 
as soon as danger of severe freezing is over. 
Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing, but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent 
freezing and thawing. North of Portland an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January 
to March and hardening off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 
Culture—Lettuce, to be at its best, should be grown rapidly, hence, the soil should be made as rich and 
friable as possible by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from November 
to February and thin out as necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light and 
air possible. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills 
eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd, 
thin them out and use as required. In this way a much longer succession of cuttings may be had from the same 
ground. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
New York or Los Angeles—This is the variety that 
is planted so extensively in all parts of California and 
other states where lettuce is grown for Eastern ship¬ 
ment. The plant is very large but compact and tight 
heading; outer leaves attractive deep green, broad, 
frilled at edges. The inner leaves form a large head, 
white, very sweet end tender when in condition for 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
Iceberg—The unusual solidity of the heads is insured 
by the large, white main ribs of the leaves, each of 
which, curving strongly into the center, acts like a 
truss, making it impossible for the leaves to open out¬ 
ward and expose the center, which is constantly thoi> 
oughly blanched. It matters not whether grown to 
head in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, 
the leaves are always crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
No. 12 NEW YORK LETTUCE 
or EXTRA EARLY MOUNTAIN ICEBERG 
A comparatively new strain of New York lettuce, 
developed by Pieters-Wheeler Seed Growers of Cal¬ 
ifornia. This lettuce is about a week earlier than the 
regular New York strain. It produces larger heads, 
which are more rounded and less cone shaped. No 12 
produces a very uniform crop. A crop that does not 
tip burn, blight nor shine as readily, and because it is 
not as susceptible to hot weather it does not bolt to 
seed as quickly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
Hanson—Grows to large size, and is uniformly sure 
heading. Heads very solid and beautifully blanched; 
crisp, mild and tender. One of the finest varieties to 
grow for market during the summer months. Our 
stock is unexcelled 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; r A lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
CREAMY HEART 
The introducer says: “A selection we have made 
from California Cream Butter. It is similar to that 
sort, but is earlier and without any brown spots or 
brown edge, and is of most excellent, tender quality. 
It is very desirable for early spring planting, where 
a butter head is demanded both for market and home 
garden. We believe it has a place in the list of let¬ 
tuce, in that, for early planting it is superior to Black 
Seeded Tennisball and similar varieties." 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
BIG BOSTON 
This is a fine forcing variety for cold frames during 
the winter months, as it produces heads of very large 
size in a cooler temperature than most forcing strains. 
Large heads are beautifully blanched and of superior 
quality. It heads well in the open ground during cool 
weather of spring and fall; is very popular. Our seed 
is an extra selected strain. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
LOOSEHEAD CUTTING 
PRIZEHEAD—Surpassingly tender, delightfully crisp, 
deliciously sweet. “The Quality Loose Leaf Lettuce." 
In Prizehead our aims have materialized—it is per¬ 
fection—seems to be no room for improvement. It has 
every essential of a highly desirable leaf lettuce and is 
unquestionably one of the best and most reliable 
varieties for all year around cultivation. Equally pop¬ 
ular with amateur and professional growers. _ 
Its immense size and tenderness make it indeed a 
Prizehead. It is quite early and is slow to shoot to 
seed. The plants form a loose cluster of leaves, the 
inner part of which is well blanched, though there is 
no heart; the leaves are much blistered and crumpled, 
are of light brown color, varying to bright green, and 
are of exquisite quality, tender and crisp in texture 
and sweet in flavor. An excellent variety for home 
use. more largely grown in this country than any 
other. We sell very large quantities of this variety. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.25 
California Cream Butter, or Royal Summer Cabbage 
—A very reliable heading sort, with glossy deep green 
leaves, the outer ones slightly spotted or splashed with 
brown. The inner leaves form a large very solid head, 
rich light yellow in color very thick, tender and buttery. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
All our Flower and Vegetable Seeds are Selected With Great Care. 
