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Sow in March for an early crop and in July for a second one. Space 
the plants about 8 inches apart in rows 11% feet apart. Blanching is 
accomplished by tying the outer leaves over the heart of the plant. 
An ounce plants 150 feet. 
Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). 90 days. Broad, thick ribs. 
Green Curled. 95 days. Finely cut dark green leaves, crisp and 
tender. 
White Curled. 100 days. Rose-tinted ribs and creamy white heart. 












KALE or BORECOLE 
May be sown from May to September and is not harmed by cold 
weather. Plants should be about 18 inches apart, in rows 214 feet 
apart. An ounce sows 200 feet of row. 

Blue Curled Scotch. 55 days. Heavily curled, bluish green foliage} 
with short stems, causing it to lie on the ground. Seldom winter- 
kills unless temperature goes below zero. 
Early Curled Siberian. 55 days. Dwarf, spreading plant that grows 
rapidly and hence matures early. Large green leaves, curled at ends. 
Extremely hardy. 
Spring Kale. Spring and summer. Plants tall and erect; leaves plain. 
Grows rapidly, producing quick greens. 
KOHLRABI 
Plant in early spring, at the rate of an ounce for 200 feet of row. 
Thin the plants to stand 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart. Use 
the bulbs while they are young and tender. 
Early White Vienna. 55 days. Very early. Smooth white bulbs of 
medium size, and tender white flesh. 


LETTUCE, Big Boston 
LETTUCE 
Head Lettuce should be spaced about a foot apart, but loose-leaf 
kinds can be set closer together. Sow in rich soil and transplant. An 
ounce of seed plants 300 feet of row. 
Head Varieties 
All-Season. 73 days. Medium-sized, compact heads. 
Big Boston. 76 days. Solid head; leaves tinged bronze at the edges, 
heart light yellow. Crisp and tender. 
California Cream Butter. 75 days. Leaves thick, dark green, 
spotted with brown; heart golden yellow. 
Crisp-As-Ice. 74 days. Leaves broad, crumpled and stiff. Head 
solid. 
Denver Market. 78 days. Heads cone-shaped. Leaves light green, 
crisp, and tender. 
Great Lakes. Firm heads with large leaves and heavy midribs. 
Withstands heat and sun, is slow to go to seed and very resistant to 
tip-burn. Also fine for cool weather. 
Iceberg. 84 days. Plants should be well spaced. Extra-large heads 
light green, tinged brown; hearts very white and sweet. Good for 
both spring and summer. 
Imperial 44. 82 days. Good variety of winter Lettuce. Compact, 
medium-sized plant, producing a hard and well-formed head, with 
long leaves. 
Improved Hanson. 78 days. Head large, firm, with yellowish green 
; : center leaves. Good for midsummer planting. 
All Endive postpaid ‘1 New York No. 12 (Wonderful). 77 days. A strain of the original 
Pkt. Oz. Yalb. Lb. New York Lettuce, and well adapted to summer weather. Im- 

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Broad-leaved Batavian..........$0 10 $0 ee $0 50 $1 75 mense heads with outer leaves crumpled and notched; blanches 
iw hite:Curledi ee cree 10 45 50 easily. 
Green Curled................. 10 15 45 50 Prize Head. 47 days. Desirable home-garden variety. Leaves broad 
KALE All Kale postpaid and frilled, outer ones tinged red, inside ones, green. 
Blue Curled Scotch. 10 15 50 60 
Early Curled Siberian.......... 10 15 45 25 Loose-Leat Varieties 
Spring sso ea rasan ecu seas 10 10 25 60 
KOHLRABI Black-seeded Simpson. 70 days. Light green leaves with frilled 
Early White Vienna............ 10 40 25 edges. Standard home-garden variety. 
5 Chicken Lettuce. A tall-growing, hardy type for feeding to rabbits 
ee aU Tce All Lettuce p Cee 25 85 and poultry. Produces a steady supply. 
Geese abe Per ar A gee ne ees 10) 40 40 Early Curled Simpson. 50 days. Popular home-garden Lettuce. 
Teehere tee eee ee 1 U10 20 70 Leaves broad, frilled, bright green. 
Imperial 44 10 25 85 Grand Rapids. 43 days. An early variety adapted to forcing or open 
INGweV ork; NOwl Zee aa: 10 25 85 ground. Broad, wavy, light green leaves. 
Chicken Lettuce... 7. -....:..... 10 15 50 
Sorin seemed oe 10 15-50 4 
sername Romaine or Gos Lettuce 
ROMAINE or COS LETTUCE 
Hick’s Hardy White Winter 10 20 60 Hick’s Hardy White Winter. Forms a large, upright, loose head. 
Outer leaves light green; inner ones blanch white if the head is tied. 
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