SWISS CHARD 
Spinach Beet 
Poire (Fr.) Brisskouu (Ger.) 
Bieta (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow a row about 50 feet long 
Can be used in five weeks after sowing, 
and is a continuous crop until killed by frost. 
Cultivated for the leaves which are used for 
greens; the outer leaves only should be care- 
fully pulled from the plant and the foliage 
part separated from the rib in preparing to 
cook. Chard is served like spinach which it 
resembles in taste; the ribs when boiled and 
served with melted butter are the equal of 
the finest asparagus. 
Dark Green Curled. 55 days. Large, dark 
green leaves with silvery white stems, ten- 
der and of fine flavor. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 25c.; 
yb. 75c. 
Giant Lucullus. 50 days. Very tall-growing, 
with crinkly leaves often 2 feet long. Beau- 
tiful ornamental plant for any garden. Pkt. 
15c.; oz. 25c.; Yb. 75c. 
Fordhook Giant. 55 days. A recent intro- 
duction of real merit. The leaf is dark 
green, heavily crumpled as in Lucullus. 
Midrib is wide and thick, with a good white 
color. The plant is strong, sturdy and a 
good grower. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 25c.; \4Ib. 75c. 
Swiss Chard Rhubarb. 60 days. A de- 
liclous Chard having a bright rich crimson 
leaf-stalk that resembles rhubarb, and dark 
green crumpled leaves, veined with crim- 
son. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; Y4Ib. $1.25. 
Perpetual or Spinach Beet. 50 days. A 
Ieaf Beet stmilar to Swiss Chard. Leaves 
are green, with small midrib. Quick grow- 
ing, producing an abundance of greens 
over a long period. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; 
YIb. 90c.; Ib. $2.60. 
BROCCOLI 
Brocco. (Fr.) SPARKELKOHL (Ger.) 
Brocu tt (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants 
Resembles cauliflower and often grown 
where the latter does not thrive. Culture is 
similar. 
De Cicco. 60 days. An extremely early 
strain producing large heads ten days 
ahead of Early Green Sprouting. Excellent 
for bunching or freezing. Plants medium 
tall, light green and very productive. Pkt. 
20c.; Yoz. 50c.; oz. 85c.; Ylb. $2.50. 
Early Green Calabrese. 70 days. The 
standard variety for home or market gar- 
den. The plant is tall, with central head 
and numerous side sprouts. When the 
central head is cut, the side sprouts shoot 
out small clusters that continue to furnish 
heads over a long season. Pkt. 15c.; 
Tyoz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; 4b. $1.75. 
Rapa or 40-Day. A very early type of 
sprouting Broccoli producing many small 
heads. he seed is usually broadcast 
thickly. Cut when about 10 to 12 inches 
high, just before the heads burst into bloom. 
Suitable for early spring or fall sowing. 
Makes very fine greens. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
25c.; oz. 40c.; lb. $1.25. 
BORAGE 
An herb whose leaves are used as a salad. 
Pkt. 15c.; Woz. 60c.; 144o0z. $1.00; oz. $1.50. 
LAGS RABBIT CHASER. Spray on plants 
and vegetables to repel rabbits. Will not 
burn or harm plants or rabbits. 4-oz. 
bottle with directions, 50c. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Cnou pE BruxELLEs (Fr.) Rosexout (Ger.) 
BeERzA DE BrussELs (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants 
Sow seed about May 15 and transplant 
when about 4 inches high, in rows 3 feet 
apart, 2 feet apart in the row. When heads 
begin to crowd, the lower leaves should be 
broken from the stem of the plant to give 
them plenty of room. Best for cooking after 
slight frost. 
Mammoth Fancy. 90 days. We have an 
exceptionally fine strain of these Sprouts. 
Compact, dwarf type, having stems cov- 
ered with fancy, solid Sprouts. Pkt. 25c.; 
Voz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 
Long Island Improved. 90 days. Com- 
pact heads. Very productive. Pkt. 15c.; 
Yéoz. 50c.; oz. 90c. 
Matchless Improved. 90 days. Pkt. 25c.; 
loz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 
CARAWAY 
Herb used for flavoring, etc. 
Voz. 50c.; oz. 90c. 
Pia: (Scr 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage 
A native of China and distinct from other 
Cabbage. It grows like Romaine lettuce, and 
makes a tasty salad, having a_ delightful 
flavor. Seed should be sown the Jatter part 
of July, in rows 214 feet apart, and the plants 
thinned out to 18 to 20 inches in the rows; 
if sown too early the heat causes it to run to 
seed. The heads mature in 8 to 10 weeks. 
Chihili (Improved Pekin). 75 days. Early 
and dependable in heading. Head 3 to 4 
inches thick, tapered at tip, solid, blanches 
well, sweet and tender. A superior variety. 
Pkt. 10c.; 1440z. 25c.; oz. 40c.; 4lb. $1.25. 
Wong-Bok. 85 days. Does not grow as tall 
as Pe-Tsai, but is thicker through. Heads 
are elongated, self-folding, and require no 
blanching. Pkt. 10c.; Y%4oz. 25c.; oz. 40c.; 
Ylb. $1.25. 
MICHELL’S CHOICE CABBAGE SEED 
CnHovu POMME (Fr.) 
Kopr Kont (Ger.) 
Cavo.o Cappuccio (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants; 4 ounces, enough for an acre 
Our strains, the very best to be had, are 
selected from specimen heads in well-rogue 
fields. Sow seed of the early varieties in Feb- 
ruary in hotbeds and transplant, the latter 
part of April or early in May, to open ground, 
or an early sowing can be made in open 
ground as soon as weather permits. Set plants 
in rows 2 feet apart and 1 to 114 feet apart In 
the row. Sow second-early varieties in April 
and transplant in May; late varieties in May 
and transplant in July, setting plants In rows 
3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in rows. Never 
plant Cabbage in the same location two years 
I succession. 
Hybrid Cabbage 
O-S Cross. Honorable Mention, All-America 
Selections, 1951. Exceptional uniformity 
in size and maturity, with heavy yield 
are the outstanding characteristics of this 
first-generation hybrid Cabbage. Heads 
are early, large and flat, weighing 8 to 10 
pounds; solid and of good color. Plants 
are short stemmed, lJarge and vigorous. 
Pkt. 35c.; Yoz. $1.75. 
Early Cabbage 
Allhead. 78 days. The largest of the early 
Cabbages. Head roundish flat and remark- 
ably solid; excellent for winter as well as 
early spring. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 30c.; oz. 55c.; 
Yb. $1.65. 
Charleston or Large Wakefield. 74 days. 
Similar to Extra-Early Jersey Wakefield, 
but the heads are more blunt, grow almost 
twice the size, and mature one week later. 
Pkt. 10c.; 140z. 30c.; oz. 50c.; 4Ib. $1.50. 
Copenhagen Market. 69 days. An early, 
round-headed variety, following Golden 
Acre. The heads frequently weigh as much 
as 10 pounds. Pkt. 15c.; Yoz. 35c.; oz. 
60c.; Mlb. $1.75. 
Early Flat Dutch. 73 days. A dependable 
early variety, splendid for home or market 
garden. Plants are small and compact, 
with ball-shaped head. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 
30c.; oz. 55c.; M4Ib. $1.50. 
Extra-Early Jersey Wakefield. 63 days. 
Uniform, pointed heads. Outer leaves form 
a protection for the heads, permitting it to 
be set out earlier than other sorts. Pkt. 10c.; 
Yyoz. 30c.; oz. 55c.; Yb. $1.50. 
Golden Acre. 64 days. Dwarf plants and 
round, solid, uniform heads, averaging 3 
pounds in weight. Has few outer leaves, 
making it suitable for close planting. Pkt. 
15c.; Yoz. 40c.; oz. 70c.; Ylb. $2.10. 
Red Acre. 70 days. The earliest red Cab- 
bage, uniform in color, size and maturity. 
Pkt. 15c.; Yoz. 45c.; oz. 80c.; Mlb. $2.25. 
Yellows-Resistant Varieties 
_ These are highly recommended to yield 
satisfactory crops where other varieties fail 
because of Wilt or ‘“‘Yellows.” 
Wisconsin All-Seasons. 90 days. Selected 
from All-Seasons. Late drumhead variety 
showing great resistance to mosaic disease 
and yellows. It is exceptionally hardy and 
will withstand drought and insects un- 
usually well. Very heavy yielder. Pkt. 
15c.; Woz. 40c.; oz. 70c.; 4b. $2.10. 
Bugner. 100 days. One of the most popular 
of the green type of yellows-resistant 
Cabbage. Very large, slightly flattened, 
‘ globe-shaped head weighing 8 to 10 pounds. 
Very high yielding and a good keeper. 
Pkt. 15c.; Yoz. 50c.; oz. 90c.; YIb. $2.65. 
Detroit. 68 days. Similar to Golden Acre 
except slightly larger plant growth and 
not quite as uniform. Heads are round 
and solid; interior white and of good qual- 
ity. Pkt. 15c.; l40z. 40c.; oz. 70c.; Mlb. 
$2.10. 
Golden Acre Resistant. 64 days. Similar 
to regular Golden Acre. Very desirable for 
planting on yellows-infested soil. Pkt. 15c.; 
Yygoz. 45c.; oz. 85c.; YIb. $2.70. 
Wisconsin Ballhead. 85 days. A yellows- 
resistant strain selected from Danish Ball- 
head, practically identical in type and 
season. Round, solid, compact head with 
short stem and blue-green foliage. Pkt. 
15c.; oz. 50c.; oz. 90c.; Yb. $2.65. 
Wisconsin Copenhagen. 62 days. This is 
our latest introduction of early round 
resistant strain. It matures very evenly 
and will withstand adverse weather con- 
ditions better than most early varieties. 
Foliage blue-green; plants 10 to 12 inches 
tall. Weight 41%-5 Ibs. Pkt. 15c.; Yoz. 
50c.; oz. 90c.; 14Ib. $2.65. 
Jersey Queen. 66 days. The first of the 
resistant types to mature. In type and 
earliness similar to Jersey Wakefield. Pkt. 
* 15c.; Woz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; Mlb. $1.75. 
Marion Market. 79 days. A very large, 
round head; early, solid and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 15c.; 440z. 35c.; oz. 65c.; W4Ib. $1.95. 
Wisconsin (Hollander). 105 days. A splen- 
did late variety., Attractive, large, globular 
heads; very solid, weighing from 8 to 10 
pounds. Splendid for winter and an excel- 
lent variety for kraut. Pkt. 15c.; Yoz. 
A40c.; oz. 70c.; MYIb. $2.10. 
Red Hollander. 100 days. A uniform round 
head, late, purple-red Cabbage. Solid and 
compact from formation to maturity. 
Highly resistant to the yellows. Pkt. 20c.; 
Yoz. 60c.; oz. $1.00; MIb. $2.95. 
40 HENRY F. 
MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 
