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When the plants are established. thin them to 
about 12 inches apart in the row. The young 
plants are delicate and should be kept well culti- 
vated. 
FIELD OF ESCAROLE 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Sown in the South to mature in the fall and 
winter and early spring. Father north sown in 
late spring for early fall use. Frost ts satd to 
improve the flavor and quality of this green. 
Sow seed in rows 2 feet apart and thin plants 
to stand 2 feet apart in the row. For an early 
start, grow plants indoors as with cabbage and 
transplant to the field, 
DWARF BLUE SCOTCH—Has a _ distinct 
bluish green cast. Stands considerable cold 
weather without turning yellow, Plants are 
spreading and uniform; leaves are extreme- 
ly curly and handsomely plumed. 
DWARF GREEN SCOTCH—Finely curled 
and plumed leaves radiate from the crown 
without visible stem or stalk. An attractive 
bright medium green '’moss curled’’ market 
type. 
SIBERIAN or DWARF GERMAN GREENS— 
This variety is extremely vigorous and 
spreading in growth; its dark, rich, slightly 
bluish green, frilled-edge leaves are at- 
tractive and of fine quality. 
KOHLRABI 
The edible portion of KohlRabi is the swollen 
stem which develops entirely above ground and 
is used the same way as turnip roots, but the 
flavor and texture of KohlRabi are more delicate. 
Since rapid growth during the cool season is 
necessary for a tender product, KohlRabi does 
best if planted in the spring or fall. 
Sow seed in light rich soil. in 18 inch rows. Thin 
the young plants to 6 inches apart in the row. 
LETTUCE, SALAD BOWL 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—An early variety 
recognized for its excellent quality and 
uniformity. Plant is small, with purple 
leaves and stems, adapted tor iorcing, 
Bulbs are edible when about 2 inches in 
diameter; globe shaped, purple in color; 
flesh, white, tender, crisp. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA—The more popular 
variety, Excellent for forcing or home and 
market gardening. Bulbs—edible when 
about 2 inches in diameter; globe shaped, 
light whitish green color; flesh, white, fine 
textured, crisp and tender. 
KOHLRABI, 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA 
LEEK 
Leeks are mild in flavor and are used as flavoring 
in soups, stews and salads, The long blanched leaf 
bases resemble thick green onions. 
Sow the seed about Y> inch deep in 2 foot rows, 
carly in the spring. 
LARGE LONDON FLAG or AMERICAN FLAG 
or GIANT MUSSELBURG—An old standard 
variety with stems that become very long, 
thick, and white. Early; popular with mar- 
ket gardeners wherever leek is grown, 
LETTUCE 
BIBB—A very early variety of fine quality 
used for forcing and home garden, Forms 
a small rosette for serving individual salads. 
Plant—small central rosette, firm, crisp; in- 
side golden yellow; outer leaves smooth, 
dark green, 
BIG BOSTON or TROCADERO — An old, 
standard variety of the ‘‘butterhead”’ type. 
Good for hotbed and cold frame forcing, or 
outdoors. One of the surest heading of this 
type, Heads are medium sized, globular, 
firm, compact, crisp, tender, with buttery, 
yellow heart; outer leaves smooth, glossy, 
medium light green, with reddish tinge on 
margins. 
or improved varieties. 
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BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON—FEarly; grows 
rapidly and dependably whether under 
glass or in the open; fairly tolerant of hot 
weather, Plant is large, upright, compact; 
leaves crinkled and curled, dainty light 
green color; excellent fiavor and quality, 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Vigorous, de- 
pendable grower; compact, large crinkled, 
leaves are decidedly crisp and tender, ex- 
cellent quality and flavor. 
GRAND RAPIDS—Outstanding for green- 
house forcing, very early for outside grow- 
ing. Fairly tolerant of hot weather, Plant is 
compact, rapid grower; leaves curled, crisp 
tender, attractive light green; particularly 
sweet, 
GREAT LAKES—Produces solid heads with- 
out tipburn even under adverse conditions. 
Heads are large, crisp, tender and of good 
shipping quality; outer leaves dark green 
and well folded, 
HANSON—A standard, medium late summer 
heading variety, Heads are large, light 
green, curled, tender, crisp, compact, with 
a delightful flavor. 
ICEBERG—This true Iceberg is greatly in 
demand for use in home gardens, Heads are 
medium large, attractive, compact, light 
green; interior white, crisp, tender, and 
sweet. 
IMPERIAL NO, 44—Produces excellent but 
fairly small heads. Matures best under fall 
growing conditions. Heads are solid and 
attsactive with outer leaves tightly folded 
and compact, 
IMPERIAL NO. 847—Resistant to Brown 
Blight types, heads are medium large, at- 
tractive and oval in form; solid, and of very 
fine quality, 
MAY KING—An early butterhead lettuce, 
for forcing under glass. A fine outdoor va- 
riety for early spring planting, Heads are 
small, compact; light green outer leaves 
with inner leaves creamy yellow and deli- 
cately flavored, 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL—Produces fine, 
large, hard, handsome heads which will 
carry for long distances. Our strain is un- 
surpassed, Heads are round, attractive, 
dark green, tightly folded; interior white, 
crisp, tender. 
OAK LEAVED—A distinct type with smooth, 
deeply lobed leaves. An old favorite in 
home gardens. Plants are medium large 
size, spreading, medium green; leaves are 
thick, succulent, and tender. 
PRIZE HEAD—This old home garden favor- 
ite is considered one of the best non-heading 
varieties, Too tender for shipping. Plant is 
medium size, curly, loose leaf; inner leaves 
thin, crisp, bright medium green, fine 
flavor; outer leaves bronzed, 
Lettuce 
Lettuce has become one of the most widely used vegetables, 
owing to its wide adaptability and the development of new 
Sow the seed in rows 12 inches apart, as early in the spring 
as possible and use the young thinned out plants for early 
lettuce, leaving plants about 8 inches apart in the row for 
later use. Lettuce can be sowed several weeks in succession 
for extended harvest. Moderately moist, fertile soil is best 
for growing tender, crisp lettuce. In warmer sections, leaf 
lettuce is more successful than head lettuce. 
