44 m U HENRYADREER -PHIlADaPHIA-1'A- W RELIABLE-VtOETABLE SEEDS 



KALE, or BORECOLE. 



Sp. 



Griinei' oder Bldtlfr Kohl, Ger. Chou Vert, Fr. Bxlon, 



One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 200 feet. 



The Kales are more liardy than Cabba:ge, make excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by 



CULTURE 



frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage 



VARIETIES OF I.EEK. 



For cultural directions see opposite column. 



Dreer's Prizetaker. On account of its size and attract- 

 ive appearance, this variety is an ideal one for growing 

 to show at exhibitions. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ 

 lb., 75 cts. 



Large American Flag. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ II)., .50 CIS. 



<jiant Carentan. Produces a large thick stem and 

 of mild flav.r. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; |- lb., 60 cts. 



Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with 

 broad leaves, spreading like a fan ; excellent qual- 

 iiy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Londen Flag. A popular sort. Pkt., ,5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



ROMAINE, COS, OR 



CILLERY EETTUCE. 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and 

 much liked on account of their crisp, tender quality 

 and delicate flavor. They produce long, narrow 

 leaves, blanched by drawing in the outer leaves and 

 tving. 



Kingsholm Cos. pDrms long, upright heads of 

 narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, 

 v.'ithstanding the summer heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm ; lighter 

 color, very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts. . 

 Trianon Self-folding. (See cut.) A self-blanch- 

 ing Cos Lettuce, very crisp and tender, and of ex- 

 cellent flavor. If the leaves are tied up the plant 

 soon forms a solid head and bleaches to a pure 

 white. The leaves get stiff and crisp like Celery, 

 and can also be eaten prepared like saiad. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; |^ lb., 50 cts. 



For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. 

 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. A beautiful 



curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly 



hardy, attractive appearance, and a bright green color. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 

 Dwarf Qreen Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, 

 ■ very compact and beautilully curled ; sow in September for 



winter and spring use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 



cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Dwarf Curled Scotch, Leaves bright green, curled, very 



tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



10 cts ; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Sea Kale. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



KOHL=RABI. 



(Turnip-rooted Cabbage.) 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Nabicoi, Sp. 

 One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 150 feet. 



CULTURE, — An intermediate vegetable, between the Cab- 

 b.ige and Turnip. The edible part is the bulb, which is dressed 

 and served like Turnips, and is very delicate and tender when 

 young. Jt is hardy, withstands severe draught and a good 

 keeper. Sow in Spring in rows 18 inches apart and thin out 

 to stand 10 inches in row! In hoeing be careful not to throw 

 I he earth into the heart of the plant. 

 Earliest Erfurt, A white, tender variety, with a smooth 



root and very short tup ; the best variety for outdoor culture. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 CIS.; \ lb., 85 cts. 

 Early White or Qreen Vienna. Flesh white and tender; 



a standard sort for market and table use. Good for forcing; 



very short top. The ball forms very quickly, thus making it 



a particularly desirable sort on account of its earliress. Pkt., 



5 CIS ; oz., 25 CIS.; \ lb., 70 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Bluish-purple, similar to the above, 



except in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts., \ lb., 70 cts. 

 Laiich, Ger. Poireau, Fr. 

 Piierro, Sp. 



CULTURE. — Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 

 1 inch deep. When plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in 

 a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 inches ajiart 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. 



LEEK. 



Trianon Self-folding Cos Lhttuce. 



