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Kohl-Rabi- 



-End bulbs are Early Purple, with Earliest Erfurt between 



Chou Rave, Fr. If CXtJX O A 131 



Colde Nabo o Nabicol, Sp. I\.V/OI-«-Ix/^.01 (Turnip-rooted Cabbage) Kohl-Rabi, 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 like 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 2J inches in diameter. The thick outer skin should 

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

 427 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.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 

 431 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; Jib., 75 cts. 

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



of good flavor. As early as the white and more heat resistant, 



hence recommended for sections where turnips turn bitter. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



KALE, or BORECOLE 



Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. Blatterkohl, Ger. 



Culture — Excellent greens for winter and spring use and 

 improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about lj 

 feet apart, and cultivate same as Cabbage. For early spring use, 

 sow in September, and protect during winter. The varieties 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 pro- 

 duce about 3000 plants. 

 422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. A beautifully 



curled sort, of vigorous spreading habit, hardy, attractive 



appearance, bright green color and very productive. Pkt., 



10 cts.; \ oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 420 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves curled, brilliant green. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 424 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very 



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



oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



flEER5|MPERIAL 



Jong Standing^! 





425 Sea Kale (Crambe Maritima). A perennial which should be 

 grown and cultivated like rhubarb. 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.; J oz., 35 cts.; 

 oz., 60 cts.; Jib., $2.00. 



Poireau, Fr. 

 Puerro, Sp. 



LEEK 



Lauch, Ger. 



Giant Carentan Leek 



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

 Sow in April in drills 1 foot apart, and when 6 to 8 inches high, 

 transplant in rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart 

 and draw the earth to them as they grow. Seed may also be 

 sown in August or September; plants transplanted in the spring. 

 One ounce will sow 100 ft. of drill. 

 438 Dreer's Prizetaker Leek. A fine large variety of great 



merit, very mild and tender. They grow long and thick, and 



are pure white in color. A very popular exhibition variety. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; 1 oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 

 433 Giant Carentan Leek. Produces a large thick stem, of 



mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 

 437 Musselburgh Leek. Grows to a very large size, with 



broad leaves. It is hardy and highly esteemed for exhibition. 



Pkt., 10 cts.;.£ oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Our Celebrated ]L,awn Crass Seeds are offered on pages 9 and 10 



