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Kale, Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch 
Endive 
Sow seed 14 inch deep in rows 12 inches apart from May 15 until 
the middle of August. After the plants are well advanced they should 
be transplanted in rows 15 inches apart and 12 inches apart in the 
row, thus securing larger heads than if only thinned out. When nearly 
full grown, draw the leaves together and tie at the top to blanch the 
heart. 
e (Chicory). Leaves are quite broad, beau- 
Large Green Curled tifully curled, deeply laciniated and form 
large, flat heads which blanch readily to a creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Voz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., Yb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). An excellent strain with thick, 
broad leaves, slightly curled; bright green at first, but when blanched 
the heart becomes white and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 15 cts., oz. 
25 cts., lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Full Heart Batavian. This improved form of Batavian Endive has 
all the good qualities of its parent, but the head is more compact 
and full. Pkt. 10 cts., 4%oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4|b. 60 cts., Ib. $2. 
White Curled. An ideal variety for the private garden. Leaves 
very tender, especially striking in appearance and blanch somewhat 
easier than the above. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4]b. 
60 cts., lb. $2. 
One ounce will sow 
200 feet of drill 


Kohlrabi 
The bulb-like portion of this vegetable is of delicate flavor, especially when small, and 
cooked similar to white turnips. For early use sow seed outdoors during April and from then 
on for succession in drills 15 inches apart; later thin out to 6 inches in the row. 
Early White Vienna. Excellent for sowing outside but used also for forcing. The globe- 
shaped bulbs are best whén 21% to 3 inches in diameter but grow much larger; flesh clear 
white, tender and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 25 cts., oz. 40 cts., 4b. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 
Early Purple Vienna. Leaves and bulbs are rich purple in color, 
of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 25 cts., oz. 40 cts., 14 |b. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 
RELIABLE SEEDS 

Endive, Large Green Curled 
Kale, or Borecole 
One ounce will produce 3,000 plants 
This vegetable may be had at almost all seasons of the year, but it 
does not reach perfection until the winter months. For summer use 
sowings are made in April, while for winter greens June is the best 
month. Sow in drills 144 inch deep, and later reset plants 2 feet apart 
each way. 
Long Island Dwarf Green. The best green Kale. Extremely hardy, 
holding its deep green color until late in the winter. Dwarf, com- 
pact, finely curled heads. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
VY\b. $1.75, lb. $6. : 
Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch. The large, finely curled leaves are of 
delicious flavor and deep bluish green in color. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Ygoz. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4b. $1, lb. $3.50. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch. Heads are formed on stalks 24% feet 
high; color bright green and leaves exceedingly curly. Pkt. 10 cts., 
l4oz. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. $1, lb. $3.50. 
SIBERIAN KALE, or SPROUTS 
There is little difference in taste and flavor between Kale and 
Sprouts. The former is ready for use during the fall and winter 
months, while the latter can only be used the following spring. Sow 
seed during August in drills 1 foot apart. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 15 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 1441b..75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

One ounce will sow 
200 feet of drill 

ut the flesh is tender and 
FENNEL 

For succession sow from June 15 to July 15 in rows 14% to 2 feet apart, and later thin out 
to 5 inches in the row. Earlier sowings frequently run to seed. 
Florence, or Naples. Grows about 2 feet high, forming an oval-shaped bulb just above 
the ground. Hasa peculiar, but very sweet, celery-like taste. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 15 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 4b. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
NEW LETTUGE, Great Lakes. 

All-America Bronze Medal award 
for 1944. Originated and intro- 
duced jointly by Michigan State College and U. S. Department of Agriculture. A summer 
Lettuce of the Iceberg type that withstands the heat and sun remarkably well and exceeding- 
ly slow to throw a seed-head. If you have had difficulty in getting Lettuce to head, try | 
Great Lakes. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4]b. $1.75. 
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Kohlrabi, Farly White Vienna 
