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KOHL-RABI— 3 center bulbs, Earliest Erfurt; bulbs at both ends, Early Purple Vienna. 



ChoJi Vert, Fr. 

 Breton, SP. 



KALE, or BORECOLE 



Blallerkohl, Ger. 



CULTURE — Excellent greens for winter and spring use and improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about \\ feet 

 apart, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. Some of the varieties 

 (Dreer's Imperial Long Standing, for instance) are so hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in winter and used 

 for greens. One ounce of seed will produce about 3000 plants. 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. Beautifully curled 



and crimped. Leaves are very large and of a bright green color; 



very hardy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves curled, yellowish green. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very 



tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt , 10 cts.; oz., 



20 cts.; ilb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Sea Kale. {Crambe Maritima). Not a true Kale (which means 

 a member of the Cabbage family) but a perennial which should 

 be grown and cultivated hke rhubarb. The edible parts are the 

 young, strong shoots that come up in early spring. When 

 blanched, they are cooked and served like asparagus, or the 

 leaves may be used as greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; j lb., 

 85 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



KOHL-RABI 



«Xl;:;//».K„;.SP. KUriL-KADl <Tumip-„oted cabbage) »„-«,, GER. 



CULTURE— This turnip-rooted member of the Cabbage tribe is far superior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities. It 

 will never grow bitter and it is of far more delicate flavor. As early in the spring as the ground can be put in good garden condition, 

 sow it in rows Hke Radishes, Carrots or any other root crops. Thin the seedlings to stand 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 to 24 

 inches between the rows. The product is ready for use when the bulbs average 2 to 21 inches in diameter. The thick outer skin should 

 be removed before boiUng. Serve just like Turnips. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 300 feet. 

 Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with smooth root 



and very short top; the best variety for outdoor culture as well 



as excellent for hotbed or greenhouse culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 

 Early White (or Green) Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a 



standard sort for table use. Has a very short top and forms the 



root quickly. A most dependable variety on all soils and in 



many .sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Skin purple, but flesh white and of 



good flavor. As early as the white type, this is considered even 



more heat resistant, hence highly recommended for sections 



where turnips turn bitter. Pkt.,10cts.; oz.,30cts.; ilb.,85cts. 



LEEK 



Latieh, Ger. 



Poireati, FR. 



Puerro, Sp. 



Culture. Greatly valued as a standby for soups and salads — 

 served cold with a French dressing. Sow early in April in drills 

 1 foot apart and § inch deep. When 6 to 8 inches high, trans- 

 plant in deep rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart 

 in the rows as deep as possible, so the neck may be covered and 

 blanched; draw the earth to them as they grow. The seed ma> 

 also be sown in August or September; plants transplanted in the 

 spring. One ounce will sow 100 ft. of drill. 



Dreer's Prizetaker Leek. (See cut.) A fine large variety of 

 great merit, fully described and illustrated on page 6. Pkt., 

 10 cts.: J oz., 20 cts.; 1 oz., 30 cts.; ilb., $1.00. 



Giant Carentan Leek. (See cut). 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.; i oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Musselburg Leek. Grows to a very large size, with broad 

 leaves, spreading like a fan. It is hardy and highly esteemed 

 for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 i lb., 75 cts. 



London, or American Flag Leek. A well-known standard, 

 hardy and of good quality. Grows long and is rather broad. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts. 



Giant Carentan Leeks 



