Archive image from page 20 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden . descriptivecatal1894twwo Year: 1894 General List of Choice Vegetable Seeds. 17 Yellow or Orange Globe Mangel. An excellent sort, pro- ducing beau tiful and symmetrical roots of large size. It is especially adapted to liglit, shallow soils. The roots grow partly above ground, and on this account are easily pulled. Per 'oz. 5 cts.; 5- lb. 15 â cts.; lb. 50 cts.; m 5 lb. lots and over, 45 cts. per lb. Silesian or Sugar- One of the most popular of the Sugar Beets,
Archive image from page 20 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden . descriptivecatal1894twwo Year: 1894 General List of Choice Vegetable Seeds. 17 Yellow or Orange Globe Mangel. An excellent sort, pro- ducing beau tiful and symmetrical roots of large size. It is especially adapted to liglit, shallow soils. The roots grow partly above ground, and on this account are easily pulled. Per 'oz. 5 cts.; 5- lb. 15 â cts.; lb. 50 cts.; m 5 lb. lots and over, 45 cts. per lb. Silesian or Sugar- One of the most popular of the Sugar Beets, and is highly prized by cattle feeders on account of the large amount of saccharine mat- ter it contains. It is both productive and nutritious, and of splendid keeping qualities. Per oz. 5 cts.; 5lb. 15 cts.; lb, 45 cts.; in 5 lb. lots and over, 40 cts. per lb. Silesian or Sugar Beet. BROCCOLI. (Germ a n, Spargelkohl) Very similar in appearance to Cauliflower, but of easier growth, hardier, and more certain to head. It is generally the custom to sow the seed in May, set out in July, and cultivate as for winter Cabbage. One ounce will produce about 2,oco plants. White Cape. This is the surest heading va- riety, and produces good sized heads of a creamy white color. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts.; lb. $ Purple Cape. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 50 cts ; lb. $ BORECOLE. {See Kale,-) BRUSSELS SPROUTS. (German, Rosenkohl.) A tender and delicious vegetable, being of much better flavor than Cabbage, Kale or Turnip Salad. The stalk is crowned with savoy leaves, and small green cabbage-like heads are produced all up the stems in great numbers. They are best after they have been touched with frost. Cultivate as for late Cabbage. One ounce will produce about 2,coo plan's. Perfection. A very fine variety, bearing hand- some round sprouts of best quality. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; lb. $ THOROUQH=BRED CABBAGE. (German, Kopfkohl.) The
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