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Chou Rave, Fr. 



Colde Nabo o Nahicol, Sp. 



Kohl-Rabi — End bulbs are Early Purple, with Earliest Erfurt between 

 KOHL-RABI (Turnip-rooted Cabbage) 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 



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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 2\ 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 250 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 green- 

 house culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 



\ 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 and in many sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 

 430 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 recom- 

 mended for sections where turnips turn bitter. Pkt., 



10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ 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 1 j 

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

 use, sow in September, and protect during winter. The vari- 

 eties 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 sow a row of 200 feet. 



422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. A beauti- 

 fully curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous spread- 

 ing habit, perfectly hardy, attractive appearance, bright 

 green color and very productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 5 oz., 

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



420 Dwarf Green Curled. A low growing variety with broad 

 twisted and curled leaves, a rich green in color. Perfectly 

 hardy and besides its high cooking quality, is very useful 

 for garnishing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $1.75. 



424 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled and 

 deeply cut, very tender quality and fine flavored; an excellent 

 sort and very ornamental. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 

 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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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.; ^ oz., 35 cts.; 

 oz., 60 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 



LEEK 



Laiich, Ger. 



Poireau, Fr. 



Puerro, Sp. 



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 (see Specialties, page 6). Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 ioz., 20cts.; loz., 30cts.; i lb,, $1.00. 



433 Giant Carentan. 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 home garden variety. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; i oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



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

 leaves. It is hardy and highly esteemed for exhibition. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; i oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



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