3* [ n i HENRTADREER fllllADElPHIA-^^im RELIABLE VKETABLE SEEDS 



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KALE, or BORECOLE. 



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])fiEERS|MPEkiAL^,, 

 \J0NGJ)TANDING| 



Giiiiter Otier Bldtler Kohl, Gi:r. Lkou Vert, Fr. Bret: 



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



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, 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. (See cut.^ A beauti- 

 i^^ fully curled and cnniped soit, ol strong, vigorous habit,, 



perfectly hardy, attractive appearance, and a bright greea 



color. Flit., 5 cts. ; oz.. 10 cis. ; \ lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 els. 

 Dwarf Green Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, 



very compact and beautifully curled; sow in September for 



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



cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very 



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



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

 Sea Kale. Fkt.,10cis. ; oz., 25cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb.,. 



$2 50. 



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Kohl- Rati, Ger. Chou Rave, Fk. Col de iiabo 6 Nabicol, SP: 

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

 CULTURE. — An intermediate vegetable, between the 

 Cabbage and Turnip. The edible part is the bulb, which i.=; 

 like Turnips, and is very delicate and 

 It is harcy, withstands severe drought 

 Sow in spring in rows 18 inches apart 

 10 inches in row. In hoeing be careful 

 not to throw the earth into the 

 heart of the plant. 

 Earliest Erfurt. A white,, 

 tender variety, with a smoothi 

 root and very short top ; the best 

 variety for outdoor culture. Pkt.,. 

 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb.,$l 00. 

 Early White, or Green Vienna, 

 Flesh white and tender, a stan- 

 dard sort for market and table 

 use. Good for forcing ; very 

 short top. The ball forms very 

 quickly, thus making it a partic- 

 • ularly desirable sort on account 

 of its earliness. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. (See 

 cut.) Bluish-purple, similar to 

 the above, except in color. Pkt., 

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



It 



^...y 



dressed and served 

 tender when young, 

 and a good keeper, 

 and thin out to stand 



Early Pikplf Vjpnn/ 



Cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 , thick stem and of mild flavor. 



Kohl-Rabi. 



Pkt., 



iri' i'^r 2*0*' TvlG-E'.- Please 



bear in mind that we pay postage 

 on all Vegetable and Flower Seeds 

 unless otherwise specified. Field 

 Seeds are sent by express or freight 

 at expense of purchaser. 



Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. 

 Puerro, SP. 



CULTURE.— Sow early in 

 April, in drills 1 foot apart and 

 1 inch deep. When the plant-i 

 are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant 

 in a deep rich soil, in rows 12 

 inches apart and 6 inches in tire 

 rows, as deep as possible, so that 

 the neck m.xy be covered and 

 blanched ; draw the earth to 

 them as they grow. The seed 

 may also be sown in .A.ugust or 

 September, plants transplanted 

 in the sprin^. 

 Dreer's Prizetaker. O n 



account of its size and attrac- 

 tive appearance, this variety 



is an ideal one for growing to 



show at exhibitions. Pkt., 



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



cts. 

 Large American Flag, Pkt , 5 

 Qlant Carentan. Produces ^ l.rrg: 



5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; I lb., 50 cts. 

 riusselburgh. Grows to a very 



ing like a fan ; excellent quality. 

 London Flag. A popular sort. 



RO:^.4INE, COS, or CELERY LETTUCE. 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked on ac- 

 count of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. They produce long, 

 narrow leaves, blanched by drawing in the outer leaves and tying. 

 Klngsholtn Cos. (See cut.) Forms long, upright heads of .narrow 



leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. 



Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; \ lb. 50 cts. 

 Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm ; lighter color, very tender. 



Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Trianon Self-folding. A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very crisp and 



tender, and of excellent 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 Salad. 



Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 Cts. ; \ lb., 50 cts. 



DREER'S SUPERB COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES for 1905 is better than ever, and should be included in every order for vegetable: 

 seeds. The varieties are great itnprQyements in their class. See colored plate and also descriptions on page 12. 



large size, with broad leaves, spread- 

 Pkt, 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; \ lb., -50 cts. 



Kingsholm Cos Lettuce. 



