VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ¢ KEYSTONE. SEEDS 
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COMMON GREEN HMS BATIR 
A rather narrow-ribbed variety that is used principally in certain Southern districts. 
Leaves are smooth, medium dark green with stems medium green. 
FORDHOOK GIANT HM BOUPO 
A home and market garden variety of distinct and attractive crumpled dark green 
leaves. Lerge broad, fleshy white stems of fine quality. 
LARGE RIBBED, FRENCH DARK GREEN or White Silver M BEFAR 
A favorite among a large number of gardeners because of its broad, thick, meaty 
midribs which are used like asparagus. Leaves are almost smooth, appealing dark 
green, and make excellent greens; stems thick, broad and white. 
LUCULLUS HM BOULE 
The most commonly grown chard. It is not only a fine home garden variety, but is most 
satisfactory for market use. Stems and midribs are light green in color, broad, and 
thick; leaves light green, fleshy, crumpled, attractive; make excellent greens. 
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Brassica oleracea var. italica 
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Broccoli is a cool season crop, Best results will be obtained if the plants are set early in the 
field. Efficient and satisfactory production requires a high soil fertility. Insect control is very 
important. Similar suggestions are in order for Brussels Sprouts. 
GREEN SPROUTING (Early) or Calabrese ~ HMSCF BRACE 
The outstanding variety for the trade that has rapidly developed in the last few years. 
There is none better for either shippers, home, or market gardeners. The plant is tall, 
erect, with a central head and numerous side sprouts. When the central head or cluster 
of green flower buds is cut, then the side sprouts shoot out small clusters which con- 
tinue to furnish edible heads over a long season. When prepared for the table, it has 
a distinct and delicate flavor which is most enjoyable, Adapted to freezing preservation. 
GREEN SPROUTING (Medium) HMSCF = BRAFY 
This similar but later strain produces compact central heads and an abundance of 
side sprouts with edible heads over a long season. Adapted to freezing preservation. 
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Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 
EARLY FREEZER MSF BROOT 
This is a fine variety of the Long Island type for the most critical truck garden trade. 
Decidedly uniform, solid, ‘round, cabbage-like balls are produced, maturing from the 
base of the plant upward. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED HMS BRATT 
A fine sort for home and truck gardeners. Most commonly grown as a fall, winter, 
and early spring crop. The plants are dwarf and compact, usually becoming about 20 
inches tall, producing solid, round, cabbage-like balls 1'/2 inches in diameter. These 
balls mature in succession from the base of the plant upward and should be harvested 
accordingly. Plants may be cut and stored under a heavy layer of straw and the 
sprouts picked when desired during the winter months. 
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