“FIENRY A DREER PHILADELPHIA: DA- x) RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS: |{{[] 27 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
Chou Vert, FR. Breton, SP. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 5000 plants 
Culture.—The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by 
frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. 
Some of the varieties are so hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in winter and used for greens, 
Dreer’s Imperial Long Standing Kale. 
(See cut.) A beautifully curled and crimped 
sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly 
hardy, attractive appearance, a bright green 
color and very productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; } Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Dwarf Green Curled. The leaves are yel- 
lowish-green, grow very compact and are 
beautifully curled; sow the seed in Sep- 
tember for winter and spring use. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; }1b., 75 cts.; lb., 
$2.50. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright 
green,curled, very tender and fine flavored; 
an excellent sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 
cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; Ib.; $2.50. 
Sea Kale. Served like asparagus. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z.,35 cts. ;+1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
KOHL-RABI 
Chou Rave, Fr. Coldenaboo Nabicol, Sp. 
(Turnip-rooted Cabbage.) 
One ounce of seed will sow a drill 
of about 300 feet. 
Culture.—The edible part is the bulb, 
which grows on a stalk a few inches above 
the ground. Sow seed in drills, allowing 16 or 18 inches space 
between the drills, and thin to 4 or 6 inches apart in the row. 
First sowing may be made as soon as ground can be worked in 
spring and successive ones repeatedly later. 
Earliest White Kohl=Rabi. A tender variety, with smooth 
root and short top. One of the best for outdoor culture. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., $1.00. 
Early White, or Green Kohl=Rabi. The flesh is white 
and tender; a standard sort for market and table use. Good 
for forcing. This variety has a very short top and forms the 
ball quickly, thus making it particularly desirable on account 
of earliness. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; $1b., $1.00. 
Early Purple Kohl-Rabi. A small, but very early variety, 
used for forcing or early planting in the garden. The top 
grows small and skin is purple, but flesh white and of good 
flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.00. 
Poireau, FR. L E EK Puerro, Sp. 
Culture.—Sow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch 
deep. When plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant ina deep, 
rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows as 
deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched; 
draw the earth to them as they grow. The seed may also be sown 
in August or September, plants transplanted in the spring. 
Dreer’s Prizetaker Leek. (See cut.) A fine, large va- 
riety of Leek, whichis very mild and tender. The Leeks grow 
very long and thick, and are pure white in color. It belongs 
to the onion family, and the lower part of the leaves or stem 
blanch white and may be eaten raw, being milder than the 
onion. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 45 cts.; 4 lb., $1.25. 
Giant Carentan. Produces a large thick stem, and is of mild 
flavor. The leaves are dark and the plant is very hardy and 
it is suitable for planting either in the spring or fall. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; + Ib., $1.00. 
Musselburg. Grows toa very large size, with broad leaves, 
spreading like a fan. Itis hardy and well suited for the home 
garden, Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; } Ib., $1.00. 
London, or American Flag. A well-known and popular 
sort, hardy and good quality. Grows long and is rather broad, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; } lb., 80 cts, 
