FOR BETTER HEALTH KOHLRABI - Should Be in Every Garden.
A member of the cabbage family. Prefers cool weather. Does best in a rich, well- drained loam. For an early crop, sow seed 1 in. apart, 1/2 in. deep, as soon as the soil can be worked. Cultivate the same as cabbage. Sow again in mid-summer for a fall crop, in rows about 18 in. apart. Later thin plants to 5 in. apart in rows. Harvest when the bottom of the bulb reaches 2 to 3 in. in diameter. Prepare for the table in the same way as turnips. Allow 2 weeks for germination. A packet sows 40 ft. of row; 1 oz. sows about 300 ft.
Culture.
The edible part of kohlrabi is a large bulb grown on a stem just above the ground. When the bulb is young, no more than 2-1/2 in. across, the flesh has a sweet, mild, turnip-like flavor. It is a delicious vegetable, highly prized by many who appreciate the sweet, fine-grained flesh.
02485 EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Later and larger than White Vienna, but similar in tenderness and quality. Also more heat resistant. Purple bulbs with white flesh, about the size of apples. 62 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.50.
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KALE - Sow in Spring & Midsummer. Culture.
Sow seed 4 in. apart, 1/4 in. deep, as soon as the ground can be worked. Later, thin to 12 to 18 in. apart in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart. Light frost im- proves the flavor. Sow in early spring and again in midsummer. One packet sows approximately 50 ft. of row; 1 oz. about 350 ft.
01405 DWARF BLUE CURLED SCOTCH. A very early, compact type that is particularly har- dy. Grows only 12 in. tall with leaves finely curled and blue-green in color. Mainly grown in the North, where it withstands cold weather. Tastiest after a light frost. Slow to bolt. 55 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
02499 KOSSAK GIANT
HYBRID. Big bulbs up to 10 in. across are at least twice the size of other varie- ties. The best part is that even with their incredible size, the bulbs have no trace of woodi- ness. Tender white flesh has sweet delicate flavor. Harvest smaller bulbs earlier to allow about 12 in. of space between other plants for giant develop- ment. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.75; (W) 500 seeds $16.95; (C) 1,000 seeds $27.95.
01407 RED RUSSIAN. A tender, colorful variety,
used for baby kale. Purple stems with purple veined gray- green leaves are non-curled with a tooth edge. Medium tall plants. 25 days to baby kale. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.75.
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01408 DWARF SIBERIAN IMPROVED. Later and slight- ly larger than our Dwarf Blue Curled variety. Grows 12 to 18 in. tall. Plant is leafy and sprawling with large, light green leaves with frilly edges. The leading variety in the southern part of the U.S. More widely adaptable than Scotch. Can withstand frost, which actually improves the flavor. Will stand the entire winter in much of the South. Widely used as cooked greens or chopped for use in sandwiches and salads. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
PARSNIPS - Fine Flavor. PAK CHOi.
02850 HARRIS MODEL. Our heaviest yielder, without sacrificing flavor. Half-long type, heavy shoul- ders, well rounded, gradually taper- ing to the base so they can be eas- ily dug. Especially fine flavored. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.50.
02847 HOLLOW CROWN. Best-flavored variety – sugary sweet. Slender, smooth, medium- long roots with a broad shoulder. Delicious in stews or candied. White flesh. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.50.
Sow in mid-spring about 3/4 in. deep in rows 18 in. apart. Thin to 6 in. apart. Can be left in the ground for storage. Flavor is improved by frost. A packet sows about 50 ft. of row; 1 oz. about 200 ft.
Culture.
02809 WHITE STEM. You can't go wrong … try PAK CHOI for only 95 cents. So many of our customers have never tried growing it, we thought we'd make it easier by pricing the seed at just 95 cents per packet. Often called "Bok Choy" in grocery stores, it’s very popu- lar for Oriental cooking, especially in stir-fries. Crispy, celery-like white stalks and rounded, glossy green leaves are delicious. Flavor is quite mild with just a hint of mustard. Good raw, too. Grows real fast, producing upright clusters of 6 to 12 stalks. Loves cool weather, so plant as ear- ly as you can work up the garden. Make suc- cessive small plantings one week apart for 3 weeks, then quit plant- ing to avoid maturity when the weather is too hot. Plant again in the fall when temperatures are moderate. 45 days. (A) Pkt. 95 cents.
Includes one plant each of Cascade and Nugget. Both for just $15.95.
30429(X) HOPS COLLECTION.
30424 CASCADE. A popular, disease resistant, aroma-type hop known for its high yields and large, elongated flowers. Adds flavor and aroma to light beers.
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No other vine is faster growing or more ef- fective as an ornamental screen. Grows up to 20 ft. in one year in a sunny location and is easily trained on a fence or trellis. Each winter they die back to the crown. In late summer the vines bear cone-like flowers with a fresh, pine-like fragrance that are used in making beer. Attractive dark green, deeply lobed foliage. Zones 5-8. Bareroot.
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30425 NUGGET. A high alpha acid bittering type for adding body and flavor to all styles of beer. A popular commercial variety. Disease resis- tant, vigorous and high yielding.
Your choice of above 2; $9.95 each; 3 for $27.95.
GROW YOUR OWN HEALTHY MUSHROOMS. Mushroom kitS.
It’s easy – with a little help from Shumway’s!
Harvest them at the peak of freshness with these easy-to-use kits! Each kit in- cludes 100% growing organic medium preinoculated with mushroom spawn. Just add water, place in a cool, dark spot and enjoy watching them grow like magic from tiny pinheads to fully matured mush- rooms. With proper care, your kit will continue to produce mushrooms for 3 to 5 weeks. Allow 3 weeks for delivery. Not available from May 1 to September 14.
54112(X) MUSHROOM LOVER'S SPECIAL. One each 12 lb. White Button Mushroom Kit and 12 lb. Cremini/Baby Bella Kit. Both kits, only $78.95.
Website:
www.rhshumway.com
54107 WHITE BUTTON. Beautiful and white with a delicious, mild flavor. Keeps for 3 to 5 weeks. 12 lb. kit $49.95.
dishes and stews, but it also has a meaty texture and full-bodied flavor. 12 lb. kit $49.95.
A great learning/teaching project for kids!
mushrooms, very large and flat like toadstools when left to grow to full maturity. As tender and flavor-filled as the best beef steak. A true delicacy for the gourmet mushroom connois- seur. 12 lb. kit $49.95.
54102 GOURMET PORTABELLA.
Italian
54105 CREMINI/BABY BELLA. This mushroom is the middle ground between the White Button mushroom and the Heirloom Portabella. It’s still small enough to use in your favorite
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02490 EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Its white flesh resembles an aristocratic cabbage. Light green, very smooth skin. Flesh is creamy white, tender and mild. Dwarf plants, small leaves. 55 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.50.
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