HORSERADISH 
496 Horseradish Cuttings. Mature 
roots are grated and mixed with vinegar 
to make a relish, or with tomato sauce for 
meat, oysters and fish. The top of root 
cuttings should be 2 inches under ground. 
Doz. 75c, 100 for $4. 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Seed may be sown in May, June or July and trans- 
planted to allow 24 inches between plants. A 
quarter ounce plants about 50 feet of row. 
497 Curled Scotch. Plants grow about 
30 inches tall with large, deep yellowish 
green, curled, compact leaves. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, 14lb. $1.25, Ib. $3.50. 
498 Siberian Kale or Sprouts. Leaves 
are frilled and waved along the margin 
but less curled than the above variety. 
Leaves are deep green with a bluish bloom. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, W4lb. $1, Ib. $2.75. 
White Vienna Kohlrabi 
KOHLRABI 
Sow in early spring and again in summer for an ex- 
tended harvesting period. Rows should be 18 
inches apart, plants thinned to 6 inches. Tubers 
are best when about 2 inches in diameter. 
502 White Vienna. The tubers are 
flattened globe shape and pale green, with 
flesh that is white, mild, crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 40c, oz. 90c, 14]b. $2.50. 
501 Purple Vienna. Same shape tuber 
as White Vienna. Outer coloring is 
purple, the flesh white. 
Pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 40c, oz. 90c, 14lb. $2.50. 
LEEK 
Mild and onion-flavored, leek stalks are 
often considered a delicacy among vege- 
tables, and chefs in other parts of the 
world make far greater use of them than 
we do in this country. Their possibilities 
might be more completely explored. 
Seed should be sown in the open im early spring 
at the bottom of trenches 15 inches apart and 6 
inches deep. Trenches are filled as the plants 
grow; later the soil is drawn up around them. Six- 
inch leeks should be the reward, and these may be 
_stored in sand over winter. A half ounce of seed 
will sow about 50 feet of row. 
506 Elephant. An extra-long and extra- 
thick variety of superior quality. 
Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c, oz. $1.25. 
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American Flag Leek 
508 Large American Flag. Widely used 
for both the small home garden and 
market gardens. A great favorite for many 
years. 
Pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 40c, oz. 90c. 14lb. $2.75. 
509 Musselburgh. MHardy variety of 
extra-large size. The leaves are dark 
green. Edible stems are 6 to 8 inches long 
and 3 inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c, oz. $1.10, 141b. $3. 
LETTUCE 
In the New York area, seed should be started in- 
doors about March 15. The 3-inch seedlings-should 
be transplanted to the garden and set a foot apart. 
Early varieties can be planted directly in the ground 
as soon as soil is workable. A quarter ounce of seed 
is required for 50 feet of row. 
Iceberg Type Lettuce 
510 GREAT LAKES. All-America 
Bronze Medal. Large, thick, glossy leaves 
surround a crisp, cream-white head. 
Slow-bolting habit and resistance to tip- 
burn make this a very popular lettuce. 
83 days. r 
Pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 40c, oz. 85c, 14]b. $2.50. 
512 IMPERIAL 456. Large, well-formed 
heads of crisply curled leaves tightly 
folded. Resistant to tip-burn and recom- 
mended for summer crops. 83 days. 
Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c, oz. 90c, lb. $2.50. 
513 Imperial 44. Mid-green, with long 
leaves. The heads are firm, flattish and 
creamy white. Recommended especially 
for low Iand that is black and rich, 82 
days. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 55c, 14lb. $1.50, Ib- $4. 
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517 New York 12. A variety to mature 
in spring and late summer for home gar- 
dens and for shipping. Heads are large, 
dark green, crisply curled and _ tightly 
folded. Well blanched and sweet flavored. 
Adaptable to loamy soils. 77 days. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, 14lb. $1.35, lb. $3.75. 
519 Pennlake. All-America Bronze 
Medal Winner. Developed at Penn State 
College. Slightly later than Great Lakes, 
but more refined and uniform. 83 days. 
Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c, oz. $1. 
Other Heading Lettuce 
520 BIBB. Unsurpassed as a small head 
lettuce for the home garden, this variety 
has been popular for many years. If 
grown once, it becomes a must every year. 
The small, butter-type heads form early. 
Leaves are thick, tender, dark green out- 
side and creamy yellow where protected 
from the sun. 60 days. 
Pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 50c, oz. 75c, 14lb. $1.75. 
521 BIG BOSTON. Popular and stand- 
ard as a butter-head type lettuce. Heads 
are compact and medium size with smooth 
glossy green leaves, wavy edged and tinged 
with red. Suitable for fall and spring 
crops. 75 days. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, Alb. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
511 Iceberg (California Simpson). Cen- 
ter ribs bend to the heart, keeping it 
thoroughly blanched. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 45c, 14]b. $1.20, Ib. $3.25. 
524 May King. Small, compact heads, 
yellow inside. Leaves are light green 
tinged with red. Subject to sun injury. 
63 days. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, 14lb. $1, Ib. $2.75. 
529 WHITE BOSTON (Unrivalled Sum- 
mer). A quick-growing lettuce which 
forms large heads similar to Big Boston 
without red tinge. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, 14]b. $1.35. 
Great Lakes Lettuce 
