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Kale is one of the members of the cabbage family that is improved 
in flavor by frost. Even in the North, kale direct from the garden 
is edible most years until after Christmas. 
FENNEL 
Fennel is grown in home and market gardens for the 
large bulb produced at the surface of the ground. It 
has a pleasant anise-like flavor and is used as a cooked 
vegetable or fresh in salads. 
Sow in rows 1% to 2 feet apart and thin or transplant 
to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. Sow in May or June 
and again a month later for fall use. When the plants 
are half grown, drag earth up to them to blanch the 
bulbs. 
*217 FLORENCE: 110 days. Plants are 2 to 3 ft. tall. 
A reliable producer of firm, even bulbs. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. DUC: Oz. 2IC; % Ibe /oc2 % Ib. $1.30s1b. $2.25. 
HERBS 
*695 CRESS, CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS: Sow 
in open ground after danger of frost. Very hardy, 
fast growing annual which produces in a few weeks a 
good supply of attractive, finely curled dark green 
foliage which is splendid for garnishing and of a 
pleasant pungent flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 
40c; % lb. 70c; Ib. $1.10. 
*693 SUMMER SAVORY: Sow in the open ground 
after danger of frost. Grows about 18 in. high with 
small leaves which are dried on the stem and used for 
seasoning, especially in soups. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; 
oz. 60c. 
694 SAGE, MAMMOTH BROAD LEAF: Sow early 
in open ground. A true perennial. Should be sown 
or transplanted to a spot where it will not be dis- 
turbed. Home grown sage leaves are much better 
than the commercial product for seasoning. Pkt. 
20c; 14.02. 4507 oz. 7dc; % |b. 92.305 % 1b. $3.85° lb. 
$71: 
LEEK 
Leek is a kind of onion that does not form any bulb, 
but grows in a long thick stem, which is blanched by 
drawing earth around it. When blanched it makes an 
appetizing salad, or can be eaten like green onions. 
The seed is sown in the spring and is ready for use in 
the fall. Given a little protection with soil, it will last 
over winter. , 
255 AMERICAN FLAG: 150 days. A popular gar- 
deners’ variety with long, thick, well branched stem. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. 60c; % lb. $1.70; % Ib. $2.70; lb. $5.00. 
ROBSON QUALITY SEEDS, HALL, NEW YORK 
KALE 
Vitamins Ab CG 
Pkt. will sow 12 ft. row 
¥% oz. will sow 100 ft. row 
Sow late crop about July 15th in rows 2% ft. apart, 
¥% inch deep; thin to 18 inches. 
Kale is used for greens or garnishing. Use while 
young or only top leaves from old plants. Quality is 
improved by frost. 
*250 DWARF SCOTCH CURLED: 55 days. A 
very hardy, green, low spreading variety, growing 
16 to 20 inches tall. Leaves are finely curled. Pkt. 
15c; oz. 35c; % lb. 90c; % lb. $1.50; Ib. $2.60. 
KOHL RABI 
Vitamins b c 
Pkt. will sow 12 ft. row 
¥% oz. will sow 100 ft. 
Sow April Ist to August 15th, % inch deep in rows 20 
inches apart. Thin seedlings to stand 5 inches apart in 
row. It is best to make several small plantings as 
Kohl Rabi holds in edible condition for a comparatively 
short time. 
*215 EARLY WHITE VIENNA: 55 days. Produces 
bulbs 2% inches in diameter 55 days after seed is 
sown and are best when used at this stage. Plants 
are small; leaves medium green. Bulbs flattened 
globe shape, pale green; interior is white, mild, crisp 
and tender. When cooked it has a more delicate 
flavor than Purple Top Turnip and is not as watery. 
Pkt. 15¢: 0z. 45¢e; 4% lb. $1:20- 34 Ibs $1955 15853260) 
MANGEL BEETS 
Pkt. will sow 30 ft. row 
6 Ibs. will sow 1 acre 
Seed should be sown as early as possible to prepare 
soil in spring, 2 inches apart and ¥% inch deep in 18 
to 36 inch rows. Seedlings should be thinned to 10 
inches. 
Giant Half Sugar Rose is the most popular for both 
poultry and livestock feeding. This variety not only 
contains more sugar but is so tender that poultry eat 
it without cutting. A mangel hung in the poultry 
house provides exercise for the flock. 
630 GIANT HALF SUGAR ROSE: 90 days. Roots 
are long oval, tapered, grayish white with rose 
colored shoulder; flesh white, rich in sugar. On ac- 
count of growing partly out of the ground and the 
long ovoid shape, the crop can be harvested easily 
and at less expense than any other root crop. Pkt. 
10c; 0z. 20c; 34 lb. 35c; Ib. 90c; 2 Ibs. $1.75; 5 Ibs. 
$4.25; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
631 MAMMOTH LONG RED: 110 days. Roots are 
large, long spindle shape, straight, and thick; grow 
¥% to % out of ground; light red; flesh white tinged 
with rose. Very productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
. He 30c; Ib. 85c; 2 Ibs. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $4.00; 10 Ibs. 
632 DANISH YELLOW GIANT: 110 days. Roots 
very large, thick, cylindrical, compressed at mid- 
section, blunt, roots light yellow tinged with green 
above ground; grow largely above ground; easily 
harvested. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 30c; Ib. 85c; 
2 Ibs. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $4.00; 10 Ibs. $7.50. 
