
Fennel—has an “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 strain 
produces extra large round firm bulbs, and for 
this reason is superior to other strains. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 44 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.25. 
FLORENCE. The standard variety and the kind 
most grown. Reliable producer of firm round 
bulbs, of uniform size and type. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 44 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
Leek 
Lauch (Ger.) 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. 
American Flag or Giant Musselburg. This 
is the standard variety with large stalks, hav- 
ing the white part extend well up the stalk. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; 14 Lb. $1.90; Lb. $6.50. 
“‘“Garden Huckleberry” 
Not a true Huckleberry, but a member of 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., they are considered 
very good “pie timber.” 
The plants grow three feet high and are cov- 
ered 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. 

“T think you have the best seeds of any one I ever bought from. They are 
true to name and I think they all grow and give satisfactory results.” 
Willard R. Webber, Stow, N. Y. April 15, 1940. 
HARRIS’ SEEDS—1941 

Dacrk Curled K. ae. ee winter greens. 
Kale or Borecole 
Blatterkohl (Ger.) 
Kale is used as “‘greens”’ during the winter and 
early spring. The young and tender shoots that 
come out on the stalks make delicate greens. 
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 win- 
ter 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. 
Cavolo verdi (It.) 

DWARF CURLED or Blue Scotch. We have 
an excellent and very even stock of this low 
growing, spreading variety which is the one 
most commonly grown. The leaves are large, 
finely curled, of a deep bluish-green color and 
excellent quality. Often used for garnishing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.40. 
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. 20c; 14 Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.10. 



Early White Vienna Kohl Rabi 
Kohl Rabi 
Kohlraben (Ger.) Cavolo rapa (It.) 
A packet will sow 40 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 itis 
to cut the bulbs into small cubes and boil until 
tender. Serve with a clear butter or cream sauce. 
The seed may be sown up to July in rows about 
18 inches apart, and the plants thinned 6 to 8 
inches apart in the rows. The seed may also be 
sown late in April or even May for an early 
summer crop. 
New. An 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE. 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. 50c; 44 Lb. $1.45; Lb. $4.75. 
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. 30c; 14 Lb. 85e; Lb. $2.75. 
Leeks are easily grown, every garden should have a row. 
Knoblauch (Ger.) 
tion paid. 
Meer Rettig (Ger.) 

Garlic 
Aglio (It.) 
Used for flavoring. The bulbs are divided into ‘“‘cloves” or flakes and 
set out like onion sets about 4 inches apart in the row, and covered 2 inches 
deep. When the tops die down take up the bulbs and dry in a shady place. 
Bulbs only. 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c; 5 Lbs. or more 55c per Lb. transporta- 
Horse Radish Rafano (It.) 
Horse Radish is easily grown from sets (small lengths of roots) which 
when planted in the spring in good rich soil, form large roots by fall. Sets 
should be planted with the small end down and the top 2 in. below the 
surface in rows 3 ft. apart and 15 to 20 in. apart in the rows. 
We offer excellent sets of the New Bohemian variety Maliner-Kren 
which is considered superior to common horse radish. 
25c per Doz.; $1.50 per 100 transportation paid. Not paid: $7.75 per 
1000 (weight 25 lbs.). See also page 83. 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., Moreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y- 
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