Fresh crisp Lettuce! 
One of the finest of all green vegetables 

KALE - BORECOLE 
Cuovu Vert (Fr.) BiLatrrerKout (Ger.) 
Cavo_o VERDE (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row 
For early use it may be sown in May; when 
desired for winter use, sow in September, 
broadcast or in rows 2 feet apart. Cover for 
protection against severe freezing and snow. 
Do not handle while in a frozen condition. 
Dwarf Blue Scotch. A hardy strain with 
finely curled foliage having a distinct blue 
oes Pkt. 15c.; oz. 30c.; Yb. 85c.; Ib. 
Ds 
Dwarf Green Curled. Very dwarf and 
compact, rarely attaining a height of over 
6 inches. Dark green; aa curly. Pkt. 
15c.; oz. 30c.; 4Ib. 85c.: b. $2.75. 
Imperial eee A: The outer edges 
of the leaves are very crimpy, inside 
smooth, dark green, with bluish cast. 
Hardy and proc ue tre: Pkt. 15c.; oz. 30c.; 
Yb. 85c.; Ib. $2.7 
Siberian. A very iis: variety with large 
leaves that cook very tender. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 30c.; Y4Ib. 85c.; Ib. $2.75. 
KOHLRABI 
Cuovu Rave (Fr.) Kontrasi (Ger.) 
Cavoto Rapa (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 200 feet of row; 
3 pounds, an acre 
Sow seed in early spring, in hotbeds or out- 
doors, and transplant when 3 inches high, in 
rows 14 feet apart, 6 inches apart in ihe 
row. The edible part is the root, which should 
be used when it attains a size of 21% inches in 
diameter or less, when it is extremely tender. 
Purple Vienna. Flesh white; skin a bluish 
color. Used for outdoor sowing. Pkt. 10c.; 
¥goz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; Ib. $1.75; Ib. $5. 75. 
Early White Vienna. This variety is suited 
for sowing under glass or outdoors. The 
top is very short, thus allowing all the de- 
velopment to go to the root, insuring early 
maturity. Pkt. 10c.; MYoz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; 
lb. $1.75; Ib. $5.75. 
LEEK 
Porreau (Fr.) Laucnu (Ger.) Porro (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of row 
Allied to the onion family, but producing 
no bulb. Sow seed in April, in rows 1 foot 
apart, covering the seed about an inch; when 
about 4 inches high, transplant where they 
are to grow, in rich soil in rows 14 feet apart, 
6 inches apart in the row. 
American Flag. Popular for the home- 
garden. Makes a longer but narrower 
stalk than others. Pkt. 20c.; Woz. 85c.; 
oz. $1.50; 14Ib. $5.00. 
Giant Carentan. Produces colossal stalks 
of tender quality. Excellent for exhibition 
purposes. Heese 20c.; Yoz. 85c.; oz. $1.50; 
lb. $5.00, 
ROMAINE - COS LETTUCE 
This type, of French origin, differs greatly 
from the American varieties by Its peculiar, 
upright growth. To produce tender heads, 
the outer leaves must be tied together at the 
top so that the inner ones blanch. It has a 
decided flavor. Best adapted to outdoor 
planting and stands the heat well. 
Kingsholm. The largest and best heading 
variety of this type. The inner leaves 
blanch almost pure white and have little 
or no rib. Heads are very full throughout. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 4%4Ib. 75c. 
Paris White Cos. White seed. Strong 
grower and very productive, with long, 
shell-shaped, medium green leaves of most 
excellent quality. A self-folder, but when 
plant is over half grown it is best to tie it 
up with string so that the inner leaves may 
be blanched perfectly white. Head 8 to 
9 inches high, long loaf-shaped. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 30c.; 14Ib. $1.00. 



MICHELL’S CHOICE STRAINS OF LETTUCE 
Lartrue (Fr.) Larricu Sacar (Ger.) 
One ounce will produce about 2500 plants 
Heading Varieties 
For the first outdoor crop, seed is usually 
sown in hotbeds in February or March and 
transplanted to the garden in April mn rows 
114 feet apart, 8 to 12 inches apart in the row. 
For a succession, sow in drills in the open 
ground at intervals of two or three weeks 
and thin out to 8 inches apart. For plants to 
force in hotbeds from November until spring, 
sow seeds in hotbeds in the fall. Where it ts 
difficult to have the heading varieties de- 
velop properly on account of soil condition, 
we recommend using loose-leaf varieties. 
All Heart. An excellent Lettuce for either 
spring or summer use. The head, while 
large, has a loose heart of a decided buttery 
flavor. Can be used for sowing in frames. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 35c.; WIb. $1.15. 
Big Boston. A large, flat, cabbage-headed 
variety, excellent for midsummer or fall 
use, or under glass in early spring and au- 
tumn. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; \4Ib. 75c. 
Boston Market (White- seeded Tennisball). 
Early, small heading variety. One of the 
best for forcing. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Y%4Ib. 
WDC: 
Cosberg. A home-garden variety with 
ability to head in summer weather and 
resist tipburn. Heads small and com- 
pact; outer leaves light yellowish SIReRs 
crumpled and frilled. Pkt. 15c.; 
35c.; Ib. $1.10. See front cover. 

Iceberg. A fine variety, producing large, 
solid, cabbage-like heads, firm, crisp, and 
of fine flavor. Leaves curly, slightly tinged 
red) Pkt. 10ci;iozs25e;, lb. /5e: 
Imperial No. 44. This variety has ver 
long, well-folded leaves and produces hard 
well-formed heads appreciably less sus- 
ceptible to tipburn than other varieties. 
Pkt. 15¢.; oz. 35c.; Y4lb. $1.15. 
Imperial No. 847. Originally developed asa 
brown-blight-resistant variety for summer 
planting in California, has in recent seasons 
given most satisfactory results in other 
sections. Heads are medium large, hard, 
fine and well covered by the i ss leaves. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 35c.; \YIb. $1.1 
Improved Hanson. He eae toes solid 
heads with outer leaves curled and interior 
almost white and very tender. Resists the 
heat well. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; M4Ib. 75c. 
May King. The first solid head Lettuce to 
mature outdoors. It is of good size, with 
tender, full heart. Suitable for sowing 
under sash in early spring. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ib. 75c. 


Latruea (Ital.) 
All prices on this page include postage 
Heading Varieties, continued 
Michell’s No.1. A good variety for summer 
use as it resists the hot sun better than 
most sorts. Heads unusually large, tender, 
and of a delicious buttery flavor. We do 
not recommend it for forcing. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 35c.; WIb. $1.15. 
New York or Wonderful No. 12. This is a 
leader of the cabbage-headed sorts. Heads 
large, dark green, with white interior and 
curled outer leaves. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30e.; 
Ib. 90c. 
White Big Boston. A new heading variety 
which resembles Big Boston im size, solidity 
and general appearance, but it lacks the 
brown edge so common in that variety. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 14Ib. 90c. 
Loose-Leaf or Cutting Varieties 
For early or midsummer use, seed shou 
be sown very thickly. When pulling the 
young plants, try to do so carefully, with an 
effort to thin out the bed, thus allowing the 
remaining plants to become large. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Ideal for mid- 
summer use. When matured, presents a 
formidable loose head with finely fringed 
leaves. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Yb. 75c. 
Early Curled Silesian. This variety should 
be cut instead of pulled, as it makes new 
growth from the same root. Leaves light 
green. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; M4Ib. 65c. 
Early Curled Simpson. An _ excellent, 
curly-Ieaved sort; loose heads and very 
tender. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 4lb. 65c. 
Grand Rapids. The leading variety in this 
class for forcing under glass, but may also 
be grown successfully outdoors. Leaves 
ats very curly, crisp and brittle. Pkt. 10c.; 
ne NCEE M4 Ib. 75c. 
LETTUCE PLANTS. We can supply 
these in heading varieties only, of our 
selection. 
1000, $6.00. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE 
An excellent green for poultry or rabbits. 
Grows 18 to 20 inches high. Ready for cut- 
ting 40 to 45 days after sowing. Sow seed in 
rows or broadcast early in spring. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 15c.; 14 Ib. 50c. 
LAVENDER 
Herb whose fragrant dried flowers are used 
in sachets. 
SEED, pkt. 20c.; large pkt. 35c.; 4oz. 75c. 
PLANTS, pot-grown. 30c. each; ‘doz. $3.00. 
25 plants 25c.; 100, 75c.; 


MINT 
Herb used for flavoring. Pkt. 25c.; 
large 
pkt. 60c. 
Mint Plants (Pot-grown) 
Peppermint. 25c. each; doz. $2.50. 
Spearmint. 25c. each; doz. $2.50. 
MICHELL’S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN 
This Spawn is made in quart milk bottles 
under absolutely sterile conditions, so that 
every mould, weed seed, or insect is de- 
stroyed, and each bottle contains nothing 
but pure Spawn. One carton equals 5 bricks 
of ordinary Spawn and is sufficient to spawn 
about 40 square feet. The Spawn is dried 
thoroughly and wrapped in paper, with full 
directions how to grow mushrooms, and 
packed in cartons. 
.$29 25 
Garton sae $1 25 | 25 cartons. 
00 
How to Grow Mushrooms 
BY FALCONER 
170 pages. Price, $1.75 

Pure Culture Brick Spawn 
One brick will spawn 8 to 10 square feet. 
Ask for our Free Leaflet on Mushroom 
Culture. 
Pure White. 
Brickize.. sere $0 35 | 25 bricks. ...$6 50 
5 bricks 1 50 | 50 bricks. ...12 50 
10 bricks. BUE 
Mushroom or Hotbed Thermometers 
Sn 20450. Iron point; oxidized finish. Price, 
Fane should, wherever possible, 
be sent by Express. We do not guarantee 
safe arrival if forwarded by Parcel Post. 
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46 HENRY F. 
MICHELL COQ., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
