Mustard is not only used as a 
condiment, but the large green 
leaves are used as a salad, or 
boiled like spinach and served 
as “greens.” They are fully as 
healthful and nourishing as 
spinach. Produces an abun¬ 
dance of tender, succulent 
leaves in four to five weeks. 
Culture. Sow frequently, in rows 
12 to 18 inches apart, covering’ seed 
Vi inch deep. Thin plants to 5 to 6 
inches apart in the rows. Give clean 
cultivation. The plants are in con¬ 
dition for use as soon as the leaves 
are the size of one’s hand. Mustard 
runs to seed quickly, so that suc¬ 
cessive plantings are necessary for a 
continuous supply. One ounce will 
plant 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds, 
an acre. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture. Grown extensively for “greens.” Har¬ 
dier than cabbage. Sow during early fall and 
spring, either broadcast or in rows. For large 
plants, have rows 2 feet apart, and thin to 2 feet 
in rows. Matures in 90 to 100 days. One ounce 
will sow 200 feet of row; 4 pounds, an acre. 
67 Dwarf Curled Scotch. The low, spreading 
plants bear finely curled, large leaves of an at¬ 
tractive green color. Pkt. I O c ; oz. 15c; % lb. 
30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $6.00. 
71 Blue Curled Scotch. A long-standing com¬ 
pact variety with finely curled, blue-green, plume- 
like-leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; 
lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$ 6 . 00 . 
Kale 
Dwarf 
Curled 
Scotch 
343 Florida 
Broad-Leaved. 
This is a quick-growing and very 
productive variety which remains 
in condition for use a long time 
without bolting to seed. The 
leaves are rounded, very slightly 
crumpled, unfrilled, and very 
large. They are medium light 
green in color, with a broad, pale 
green midrib. It is valuable and 
popular. Pkt. 5 c ; , oz. I O c ; % 
lb. 25c; lb. 60c; 8 lbs. $2.50. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $4.00; 25 
lbs. $8.00. 
344 Fordhook Fancy. Attrac . 
tive plants of vigorous growth 
with beautiful, long, slender, dark 
green, finely curled leaves having 
deeply cut edges. These curve 
outward like a fine ostrich plume. 
A strong grower and heavy yielder. 
The flavor is mild. Fine for 
“greens” or salad. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
lOc; % lb. 25c; lb. 60c; 5 lbs. 
$2.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$4.00; 25 lbs. $8.00. 
Chinese Broad-Leaved Mustard 
341 Southern Giant Curled. 
Leaves are large, light green, 
crimped and frilled at edges. The 
plant is upright or slightly spread¬ 
ing in growth. Can be eaten like 
lettuce or boiled for “greens.” 
Highly valued on account of its 
vigorous growth, hardiness, and 
good quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; 
Vi lb. 25 c; lb. 60 c; 5 lbs. 
$2.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$4.00; 25 lbs. $8.00. 
342 Chinese Broad-leaved. 
Leaves are round and smooth, 
rough in texture, very dark green, 
and about 9 inches long and 8 
inches broad. A little slower 
growing than the frilled varieties, 
but longer standing. Tender, mild 
and free from bitter flavor. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 
60c ; 5 lbs. $2.50. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $4.00; 25 lbs. $8.00. 
A new vegetable combining the delicious flavors and healthful 
qualities of spinach, mustard, and turnip-greens. It contains an 
abundance of protein, mineral matter, lime, and iron. Do not fail to 
plant this delicious and tasty new vegetable in your garden. We be¬ 
lieve that Tendergreen is 
going to become Amer¬ 
ica’s most popular vege¬ 
table for “greens.” 
Tendergreen has small, 
thin roots, and large, 
succulent, oblong leaves, 
rich dark green in color, 
with narrow white center 
rib. The leaves are pre¬ 
pared for table use in the 
same manner as spinach 
or turnip-tops. It is very 
prolific and bears abun¬ 
dantly. The plants are 
ready for use in 21 to 25 
days after planting. Slow 
to go to seed. Successive 
sowings may be made 
during the whole year. 
Flourishes during hot, 
dry summer weather and 
is resistant to drought 
and extreme cold. Use 3 
to 4 pounds of seed per 
acre in rows (1 ounce of 
seed to 50 feet of row) 
with rows 2 to 2% feet 
apart. Pkt. 5 C ; oz. I O c ; 
% lb. 25c; lb. 60c; 
5 lbs. $2.50. Not pre¬ 
paid: 10 lbs. $4.00; 25 
lbs. $8.00. 
Tendergreen 
ENDIVE 
One of the most pi¬ 
quant and tasty salads 
grown: makes a beau- 
tiful garnish, and is 
splendid for greens. Sow from August, in rows 18 
inches apart, covering seed firmly with % inch 
soil. Thin plants to 10 to 12 inches in the row. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds, 
an acre. 
249 Large Green Curled. RoS e-Ribbed. 90 
days. The finely cut, rich green leaves blanch in 
the center to an attractive, delicate creamy white. 
The midribs are usually tinged with rose. Flavor 
is refined, appetizing and slightly pungent. Hardy 
and vigorous grower. Fine for market and highly 
recommended for the home garden. Pkt. IO c; 
oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $3.75. 
251 Full Heart Batavian. 90 days. This is a 
new and improved strain with larger leaf, broader, 
thicker head at eating stage, and earlier in maturity. 
Our distinguished strain is highly recognized by 
growers where Esearolle is grown for shipment on 
a large scale because it is the genuine full-heart 
type, developing an upright growth, producing a 
very heavy, thick, matted plant with large, deep, 
well-balanced hearts, which blanch to a creamy 
white. Buttery in texture and of splendid quality. It 
replaces the old Broad-Leaf Batavian entirely. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. 
$3.75. 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
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