. Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888. Nursery stock Wisconsin Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 40. Swiss Chard, ver or Sea-Kale Beet—It is for the leaves alone that this variety is grown. These, with the mid- r i b removed, are served as Spinach, the mid-rib itself be- ing cooked and used as Asparagus. To promote a good growth of young and tender leaves, cut off the old ones frequently. Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. J4 lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 50 Jhe. following
. Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888. Nursery stock Wisconsin Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 40. Swiss Chard, ver or Sea-Kale Beet—It is for the leaves alone that this variety is grown. These, with the mid- r i b removed, are served as Spinach, the mid-rib itself be- ing cooked and used as Asparagus. To promote a good growth of young and tender leaves, cut off the old ones frequently. Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. J4 lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 50 Jhe. following varieties are growa for feeding stock. How in April or May, 6or8 vounds per acre. Carter's Warden Prize Yellow Globe Man- gel Wurzel — This variety is admirably adapted for shallow soil, although its roots attain to a very great size, weighing from 15 to 18 pounds. It is excellent in quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 10cts.; M lb., 20 cte.; 1 lb 50 Carter's Sugar Cane CARTER'S WARDEN Beet-A variety exceed- PRizE. ingly rich in saccharine matter. Highly prized. Pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 10cts.; 141b., 20cts.; lib 60 Lane's Imperial Sugar Beet—A great im- provement on the common sugar beet, contain- ing a very large percentage of sugar. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; )4 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 Vilmorin's Sugar Beet—A most excellent va- riety. Pkt.,Sets.; oz.,10ct3.; }4lb.,20ct9.; lib., 60. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Currie Brothers Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Milwaukee, Wis. : Currie Bros.
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