
Black Seeded Simpson 
Curled Simpson, White Seeded Simpson or 
Curled Silesian—50 Days. One of the best known 
and most popular of the Curled American varieties, 
of excellent quality. A quick growing, non-heading, 
crisp sort. The leaves are light green and crumpled; 
they are similar in appearance to the Black Seeded 
Simpson, only of a more golden yellow. 
Grand Rapids—50 Days. Black Seed. One of 
the leading American non-heading varieties. Curled, 
crisp, light green, waxy leaves, very much fringed, 
curly, cultivated extensively in the West under 
glass. Very tender leaves of fine quality. Similar to 
Boston Curled. 
Prizehead or Satisfaction—50 Days. White Seed. 
A variety used very extensively in the United States. 
A curly, non-heading, crisp sort, has the general 
appearance of bronze all over. The inside leaves 
are emerald green. Prizehead or Satisfaction is a 
rapid grower. 
— lustard 
Of European origin. 
acre. Breaks ground in 5 days. 
Four ounces of seed will sow 100 yards of row. 
One inch high in 8 days under most favorable circumstances 
Four pounds will sow an 
in greenhouse. In the Spring, when the Pear tree is in bloom or as soon as the ground can be worked, drill 
in rows 18 inches apart. To have a succession the sowings should be made every two or three weeks till 
October. Cut young; when old the flavor is strong. Used extensively in the South for greens. 
BLOOMSDALE LARGE-LEAVED — 35 Days. 
Producing, when fully grown, immense leaves which 
are long and broad. These same leaves when size 
of a man’s hand are very tender and palatable as a 
salad. The leaves when twice that size we recom- 
mend for boiling as Spinach. 
Chinese Broad Leaf or Elephant’s Ear—45 Days. 
The mother variety from which Bloomsdale Large- 
leaved was selected and bred. 
Florida Broad Leaf—43 Days. Leaves excep- 
tionally large, slightly crumpled and thick. More of 
a yellowish color than Chinese Broad Leaf. Thick, 
white midrib. A quick growing variety. 
Giant Southern Curled or Creole—35 Days. 
Leaves large, yellowish green, much crumpled on the 
edges. The most popular Mustard on the market 
today but not equal to Ostrich Plume. 
OSTRICH PLUME—40 Days. This sort was 
introduced, grown and named over fifty years ago 
by the Landreths and is recommended as the best 
Mustard in cultivation today, for it is more delicate, 
curly and ornamental than the Giant Southern 
Curled, and shoots to seed much more slowly than 
any other sort. It is sometimes called Fordhook 

Ostrich Plume Mustard 
Fancy. Dark green, long plume-like leaves are very 
distinct and borne in profusion. 
Mustard Spinach or Tendergreen—28 Days. 
Narrow, dark-green leaves combining flavor of 
Spinach and Mustard. 
Herbs 
Because of their strong, spicy taste and odor Herbs are used generously in the preparation of food. 
both in the home and in commercial kitchens. To preserve, dry thoroughly, then rub the foliage 
almost to powder. Store in jars or bottles tightly corked. A number of herb varieties—previously — 
imported from Europe—are unavailable this year. 
Dill—Seed used for seasoning pickles, and foliage for salads. 
Sorrel—Can be eaten raw like lettuce or boiled like spinach. 

Summer Savoy—Used in teas, soups, salads and for stuffing poultry. 
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