30 



1lmRrADR!ER-PHIl AD[LPhlAfi\-^RaiABL& VEGETABLE SeIdTTII]] 



KALE, or BORECOLE. 



Gruner oder Blatter Kohl, GeR. Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. 



One ounce of seed will 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 

 fro>t. Sow from Mav to Tune, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. 



Drear's Imperial Long Standing. (See page 6.) A beautifully 



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



attractive appearance, and a bright green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



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

 Dwarf Green Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, very 



compact and beautifully curled ; sow in September for winter and 



spring use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cis. 

 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., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



KOHL=RABI (Turnip^rooted Cabbage). 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Cho7i Rave, Fk. Col de nabo 6 Xabicol, 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 is dressed and served 

 like Turnips, and is very delicate and tender wh^n young. It is hardy, 

 \\ ithstands severe drought and a good keeper. Sow in spring in rows 

 18 incnes apart and thin out to stand 10 inches m row. In hoeing be 

 careful not to throw the earth into the heart of the plant. 



Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender va- 

 riety, with a smooth root and very 

 short top ; the best variety for outdoor 

 culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ 

 lb., II 00. 

 Early White, or Green Vienna. 

 Flesh white and tender, a standard 

 sort for market and table use. Good 

 for forcing; very short top. The ball 

 forms veiy quickly, thus making it a 

 particularly desirable sort on account 

 of its earliness. Pkl., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. (See cut.) 

 Bluish-]jurple, similar to the above, ex- 

 cept in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 

 i lb., 85 cts. 



Early Purple Vienna Kohl-Rabi. 



LEEK. 



Laiich, Ger Poireau. Fr. Picerro, Sp 



One ounce will sow about 100 feet 

 of drill. 



CULTURE. — Sow early in April, in 

 drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When 

 the plants are 6 to 8 inches high, trans- 

 plant ill a deep rich soil, in rows 12 inches 

 ap.art 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. 



Dreer's Prizetaker. On account of 

 Its size and attractive appearance, this 

 variety is an ideal one for growing 

 to show at exhibitions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz.. 25 cts.: \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Large American Flag. Pkt., 5 cts ; 



oz . 20 ct>.; I llx, 50 cts. 

 Giant Carentan. The favorite market 

 variety ; pio.luce<a large, thick stem and 

 of mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb. 

 riusselburgh. Grows to a very large size, w 



ing like a lan; excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 London Flag. A popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



Dreer's Prizetaker Leek. 



, 50 cts. 



ith broad leaves, spread- 

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

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



^E I'AT POSTAGE.— Plensp hear 

 in mind tfint u-e pay postaije i>n all 

 Vegetable and Eloiter ISe(d.s unless 

 otherivise specified. Eield Seeds 

 are sent by locpress or freight at 

 expense of purchaser. 



ROMAINB, COS, or CELERY EETTUCE, 



The.se 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. 



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

 le.ives. wiiich are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. 

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



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

 Pkt . 5 c s ; 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 form-- a solid head and bleaches to a pure while. The leaves get 

 stiff and crisp like Celery, and can also be eaten prepared like Salad. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 



Kingsholm Cos Lettuce. 



DREER'S SUPERB COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES for 1904 is better than ever, and should be included in every order for vegetable 

 seeds. The varieties are great improvements in their class. See colored plate and also descriptions on page 10. 



