







MANGEL-W URZEL 
Six pounds will sow an acre 
Mangel-Wurzels_ are invaluable for feeding 
stock. In May or June sow the seed in drills not 
less than 2 feet apart and later thin out so the 
plants stand from 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. 
As they grow to an immense size, a deep soil 
that has been well enriched with stable manure 
is best suited for their culture. 
Mammoth Long Red. A. Standard sort 
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mous quantity of long, thick, straight roots, 
having light red-colored flesh. It is prized for 
feeding stock during the winter and is un- 
doubtedly the most largely grown of all 
Mangels. Oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Golden Tankard. One of the best yellow 
varieties, having small tops and smooth, oval- 
shaped roots. Flesh yellow zoned with white. 
Very productive and a good keeper. Oz. 25 cts., 
“lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
SUGAR BEETS 
Imperial. In every respect the best Sugar 
Beet in cultivation. The roots are of medium 
size, have white flesh and contain an enor- 
mous percentage of sugar, Oz. 25 cts., M4lb. 
60 cts., lb. $2. 
BORAGE 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill 
The leaves have a cucumber-like odor, and 
are used as a salad. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 41b. 
$1.60, lb. $5. 





Brussels Sprouts, Long Island Improved ~ 
Artichokes, Large Green Globe. (See page 1) 
Mangel-Wurzel, Mammoth 
Long 
Italian Green Sprouting. A very useful variety adapted for growing in spring, 
summer, or fall, resembling cauliflower only in shape or formation, as the color 
is dull bluish green. For early use, seed may be sown in hotbeds during March . 
and later transplanted outdoors in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the | 
row. 
BROCCOLI 
One ounce will produce 3,000 plants Sh eee eee 


After the central head is cut, the plant produces many branches, each’ 
terminating in smaller heads which are equally as desirable as the larger ‘head. 
dish in the same way as asparagus, they form a very tasty and nourishing — 
18h 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 141b. $1.50. 
i 
Red 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS _ : 

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants 
For early fall use sow seed outdoors i in May and during July set plants every | \ 
18 inches in rows 2 feet apart. Later sowings may be made in June. The sprouts — 
are far superior in flavor to either cabbage or kale, es- _ 
pecially after a hard frost, and from June sowings will — 
be ready for use during the early part of October. Bera 
eet one and two quarts is the average yield of one — 
plant. 
Brunjes’ Long Island Improved. The stems se 
riety grow about 2 feet high and are covered with 
cabbage-like sprouts about 11% inches in diameter. — 
Unsurpassed in quality. A selected strain of unusual 
merit and well worth a trial in every garden. Pkt. 
10 cts., 14402. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts., 4lb. $2.75, lb. $10. 
CHERVIL A apr 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
The Chervil resembles the parsley in appearance, and — 
is highly esteemed for flavoring and garnishing dishes of | 
meats and vegetables. Seed may be sown early in spring, 
but when the plants are quite large they should pe 
transplanted about 10 inches apart. 
Curled. Cannot supply. 
CHICORY ¥? 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
The seed may be sown in drills 1 foot apart as early 
in the spring as the ground can be worked. When the 
plants are 3 to 4 inches high they should be thinned out 
so that they stand 5 inches apart. When grown in the ~ 
home-garden Chicory should be blanched similar to — 
celery. It is grown differently by market-gardeners who _ 
sow the seed in August for use the following spring 
when the leaves are cut off and bunched in the green | 
state. 
Witloof. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 141b. $1.40, Ib. $5, _ ‘ 
CHIVES 
Hardy perennial plants which with little protection ~ 
may remain outdoors during the winter. They appear — 
very early in spring when the small, fine, green leaves — 
are cut and used for flavoring salads and also in ‘soup. 
Should be planted in clumps. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Chicory, Witloof ir. 
