
Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 
KOHLRABI 
The edible portion is a large bulb produced on 
the stem above the ground and which, if used 
when young, 2 to 2% in. across, is most de- 
licious. The sweet, fine-grained flesh has the 
combined flavor not unlike that of cauliflower 
and turnip. Sow the seed in rows 12 to 18 in. 
apart early in the spring and cover % in. deep. 
Thin plants to stand 6 in. apart in the row. 
For a continuous supply, sow every two weeks 
until hot weather. For fall use, sow seed in 
midsummer. Excellent for home and market 
garden, also for forcing. Cooked kohlrabi may 
be served with butter, salt and pepper, or 
with sour cream or white sauce. When young, 
may be chilled and served raw. A pkt. will 
sow about 30 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
456 Early White Vienna 55 days. The 
skin is light green and very smooth; the flesh 
is creamy white, tender and of delicate flavor. 
Suitable for freezing. Dwarf growing. 
Pkt. 15¢; %20z. 50¢; oz. 90¢; 1% lb. $2.70 
457 Early Purple Vienna 60 days. The 
‘‘apple-like’’ bulbs are a purplish color and the 
flesh is an attractive greenish white. Matures 
five days later than White Vienna but other- 
wise resembles it in tenderness and fine qual- 
ity; the bulbs are a trifle larger, leaves are 
green with purple stems and veins. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% 0z. 50¢; oz. 90¢; 14 lb. $2.70 


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Broad London Leek 
LEEK 
Broad London 
461 Also known = as 
Large American Flag. 
130 days. Nicely fla- 
vored thick stems of the 
most excellent quality, 
the white part extending 
well up the stalks. The 
long, thick, blanched 
necks may be used alone 
or as a thick puree of 
green peas and leeks. 
Also highly prized for 
use in soups, stews, or 
creamed. It belongs to 
the onion family, but 
has a decidedly sweet 
flavor. Sow seed in early 
spring in rows 12 to 18 
in. apart and cover 
with % in. of fine soil. 
Thin to 4 to 6 in. apart 
in the row. Draw earth 
up around plants when 
cultivating to blanch as 
you would celery. De- 
sirable for home or mar- 
ket. A pkt. will sow 25 
ft. of row; % oz. 100 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 50¢; 
oz. 90¢; 14 lb. $2.70 
MUSTARD GREENS 
Highly nutritive green leafy vegetable of fine flavor. 
May be eaten as a salad or cooked for “‘greens.’’ 
Sow seed early in the spring and make successive sowings every ten 
days up to the time the weather gets hot. For fall use, plant three or four 
times in late summer. Sow in rows 12 to 18 in. apart. Thin plants 5 to 6in. 
apart. A pkt. will sow 50 ft. of row; oz. 200 ft. 
647 Burpee’s Fordhook Fancy © 40 days. Dark green, deeply 
curled and fringed leaves curving backward like ostrich plumes. Of mild 
flavor; for greens or salads. Stands a long time before bolting to seed. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢ 
652 Florida Broad Leaf 43 days. Upright plants. Leaves large, 
broad and medium green with light green midrib and toothed margins. 
Desirable for greens because of the ease of preparing the smooth leaves. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢ 
655 Southern Giant Curled 35 days. Popular curled-leaf mustard 
for spring or fall planting. The bright green leaves are of a pleasing, mild 
flavor and very large; moderately broad, fringed and curled at the margins. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 75¢ 
653 Tendergreen © 28 days. A rapid growing mustard with large, 
broad, thick, dark green, rounded leaves, which when cooked have a 
delicious, mild spinach flavor. Heavy cropper. Resistant to heat and cold. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1%, lb. 80¢ 
82... W.ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers and Breeders 

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MUSHROOM 
Pure Culture - aia 
9982 Tobacco Stem Spawn ~ 
Crumbled Tobacco Stem Spawn is the latest development ~_ 
in the production of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. The > 
material is easier to handle, the growth is more vigorous, 
and results are more certain. Adverse growing conditions 
are more readily overcome, as the tobacco stem medium is 
high in food elements needed by the growing mushroom. 
If you have had indifferent success with mushrooms, try 
this improved form of spawn. One package will plant 10 to 
12 sq. ft. Cultural directions are sent with every package. ~ 
50¢ per package; 5 pkgs. $2.30; 10 pkgs. $4.30 
OKRA * 
The pods are valuable for cutting up in soups, stews, 
catsup and other relishes. Also used as a vegetable when 
pods are young. Sow in the open ground when soil is warm. 
A pkt. will sow 15 ft. of row; one oz. 50 ft. 
668 Clemson Spineless© 56 days. Dark green 
slightly grooved, straight, pointed pods 7 to 9 in. long, with- 
out spines. Plants grow 4 ft. tall and produce abundantly. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 65¢ 
664 Dwarf Green Long Pod 52 days. Home garden 
variety, especially suitable for culture where the season is 
short. The plants reach a height of 2 to 2% ft.; pods are 
dark green, 7 to 8 in. long and 1 in. across at the base. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 65¢_ 
666 Louisiana Green Velvet 58 days. Uniform, 
high yielding, spineless okra that is exceptionally good for 
canning, market and home gardens. Vigorous tall branching 
plants with smooth, green pods 6 to 7 in. long, and 
% to 34 in. in diameter; hold color well when cooked. — 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 85¢ 
667 Perfected Perkins’ Long Pod 
55 days. Also known as Long Green. Slender, 
slightly ribbed, dark green, straight, pointed pods, 
7 to 8 in. long if left to grow to maturity; best used 
when young and tender (not over 3 in.). For home 
or market garden and canning. 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 65¢ — 
663 White Velvet 62 days. Pods are creamy 
white, 6 to 7 in. long, smooth, tender, slightly 
curved and pointed. Plants grow 3% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 65¢ 
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