PICKLING CUCUMBERS—Continued 
CHICAGO PICKLING — Vigorous 
grower; medium green cucumbers with 
nearly square ends; very prolific; wel! 
warted at pickle stage. Largest of the 
pickling varieties. 
SMALL GHERKIN—A small, round, 
prickly variety used only for pickles. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75e; 
Ib. $2.25. 
KALE, Edible 
Culture, same as that of cabbage. 
DWARF BLUE GREEN CURLED — 
Highly selected for commercial growers. 
This is a green shade similar to the com- 
mon cabbage blue hue. The leaves are 
not so subject to turning yellow during 
the winter. Well curled foliage. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.35; 
Ib. $4.00. 
“TALL GREEN SCOTCH CURLED — 
Tall and finely curled leaves. We recom- 
mend this sort because the edible leaves 
are carried off the ground away from 
mud spattering. Postpaid. Pkt. 10ce; 
4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 14 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.00. 
DWARF GERMAN—Finely curled, low 
growing. In cold, dry sections it will 
cover with snow and be protected. Post- 
paid. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 14 Ib. 
$1.25; Ib. $3.75. 
GEORGIA COLLARDS (Cabbage Type) 
—Valuable greens for table use and stock 
feeding. They grow 2 or 3 feet tall and 
form loose, open cabbage-like heads. 
They withstand our winters and can be 
used all winter long. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25¢; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
Kale For Feeding 
“JERSEY KALE (Improved Thousand 
Headed)—Large, heavy, massive plants, 
with giant, broad leaves. This variety 
produces by far the largest crop. We 
offer seed of our own growing. Post- 
paid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 35c; Ib. 90c. 
“WINTER PROOF THOUSAND 
HEADED—Much more resistant to frost 
than the regular strain. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
\% Ib. 45e; Ib. $1.25. 
Bottle Mushroom Spawn 
Grown in sterile bottles which are re- 
moved and the spawn then packed in 
cartons. One carton of bottle spawn suf- 
ficient for 40 sq. ft. of bed. Produces 
fine white mushrooms. Postpaid. Per 
carton $1.00. 
Horse Radish 
Plant in the spring 18 to 24 inches 
apart. Set the roots small end down. 
Postpaid. Doz. 60c; 100 for $3.00. Write 
for prices on quantities. 
pee A ppb 
LETTUCE 
Other Than N. Y. 
CULTURE—This group contains loose leaf and 
soft heading varieties. They have the advantage 
of quick and easy culture. They also contain more 
vitamins. Loose leaf lettuce can be grown more 
thickly than New York types. 
PRICES in this group, unless otherwise 
noted are uniformly: Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.00. 
BRONZE BEAUTY—All-America win- 
ner 1947. A splendid new lettuce. A 
bronze counterpart of Oak Leaf. It pos- 
sesses all the fine points of that variety 
and is really a beauty; also valuable for 
decorations on the dining table. Very 
tender and sweet. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. 
BIBB —A_ favorite head lettuce for 
forcing in the East and South where it 
has won popularity for its excellent 
quality. Smeoth dark green outside, 
leaves bleaching to a rich yellow. A small 
head of exceptionally fine flavor. 
OAK LEAF — Forms a bunch or in- 
definite head of medium size and light 
green. Excellent quality, and being free 
from bitterness, is ideal for summer use. 
ICEBERG—Produces large heads, very 
tender and brittle. Withstands hot 
weather better than most sorts. 
CREAMY HEART—An excellent but- 
terhead type. Hardy for early planting. 
Medium size. 
TOMHANNOCK or PRIZE HEAD—A 
beautiful quick growing loose leaf let- 
tuce. Leaves large, bordered reddish 
. brown; very tender and sweet. 
GRAND RAPIDS—The standard hot- 
house lettuce for forcing; also does fine 
in the open ground. Loose leaves with 
light fringed edges. 
COS, PARIS DARK GREEN — Folds 
well and forms a good firm head, which 
is light green and white at the heart. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE — A rough, tall, 
loose plant for feed only. Grows 4 feet 
high and supplies abundant green feed. 
Fine tonic for laying hens. 
Leek 
This fine vegetable is easy to grow and 
will stand through the winter without 
injury from freezing. It is ideal for Soups 
and stews and its use does not cause gas 
trouble like onions. It can be planted 
in rows from seed or it can be trans- 
planted when the plants are small. Plant 
from early spring’ up to June ist. If 
bleaching is preferred cover with soil 
except a little of the tip leaves. 
ELEPHANT—A vigorous, large variety 
suited for market or home use. Pkt. 10¢; 
% oz. 30c; oz. 55e; 14 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.50. 
