BORECOLE or KALE 
Packet, 5c; Ounce, 15¢; 14 Pound, 50c; 1 Pound, $1.50 
Often described as loose leaf cabbage, cooked as greens, im- 
proved by frost, and may be had from outdoors in the garden 
when all other greens have perished. 
Given about the same treatment as late cab- 
Planting Instructions bage. Sow seed //2-inch deep in rows 2 feet 
apart, and thin to 18 to 24 inches apart in the row. Extra hardy varieties may 
be sown in September and wintered over. 
Days to 
Maturity 
55.. DWARF GREEN 
Grows 16 to 20 inches high, can be used as a vegetable or for orna- 
mental flower beds. Sown in spring. 
60..TALL GREEN CURLED or SCOTCH 
Stems straight, grows 3 to 5 ft. high, bears plume 16 to 20 inches 
in length. Very hardy; severest winters will not kill. 
BROCCOLI 
These types of green-sprouting Italian Broccoli resemble a green-headed 
cauliflower. Small heads grow after the main head has been cut. 
Like Cauliflower, a cultivated variety of wild 
Planting Instructions cabbage, grown for the sake of the head. Gen- 
erally considered more hardy than Cauliflower. Seed is sown in frames early 
in spring. Culture same as Cauliflower. 
60. ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING 
A distinct variety for the home garden. Plant forms a central head, 
fairly compact cluster of flower buds resembling cauliflower, except 
that it is green in color. This variety has become very popular not 
only because of its green color and greater vitamin content, but be- 
cause there is less grief in its culture. Nevertheless, the same favor- 
able soil afid climatic conditions favor the full development of 
sprouting broccoli. The seeds are usually planted indoors about ten 
weeks before planting in the spring, or sown in the open for a fall 
crop. The home gardener can well consider broccoli ahead of cauli- 
flower, since he will find the tender leaves about the stem, as well 
as the secondary flower clusters which develop after the first cut- 
ting, a good substitute for other greens. Center head can be cut 
about sixty days after planting and smaller heads on side branches 
throughout the summer. Delicious and healthful. Pkt., 15c. : 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
CULTURE—Same as late Cabbage or Cauliflower. 
90.. BRUSSELS SPROUTS , 
Another member of the cabbage family. “Buttons” or small heads along 
the stalk may be grown to a larger size by pinching out crown of the 
plant after the buttons have formed. Very hardy, improved by frost. 
Pkt., 15c. 
CHIVES 
An unimportant member of the onion tribe. 
CHICORY 
120.. LARGE ROOTED or COFFEE 
Plant much used in Europe for coffee. In fall, roots may be 
taken up and dried same as apples. Roasted and ground like 
coffee. Pkt., 10c. 
COLLARDS 
80..GEORGIA SOUTHERN or CREOLE 
Forms a large, loose, open head, or mass of leaves on tall stem. 
Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; '%4 Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.20. 
Pkt., 15c. 
pee 

TALL GREEN SCOTCH KALE 
CORN SALAD 
BROADLEAVED 
Used as a salad. Seeds are sown late in 
August or in autumn in any soil. Plant 
produces leaves from October until spring 
without requiring any attention or protec- 
tion. Pkt., 15c. 
GARDEN CRESS 
FOR GARNISHING 
Crisp, pungent leaves used as a condiment 
and for garnishing. Sow in a moist and 
shaded position to obtain more tender and 
more abundant leaves. Pkt., 10c. 
WATER CRESS 
This is a distinct variety of Cress with 
small, oval leaves. It thrives best when its 
roots and stems are submerged in water. 
A fair growth may be obtained in soil which 
is kept wet, but does best when grown along 
moist banks or in tubs in water-covered soil. 
It is one of the most delicious of small sal- 
ads and should be planted wherever a suit- 
able place can be found. Pkt., 15c. 

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