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KALE, or BORECOLE. 



Gruiier 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 



fiXJSt. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage, 



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J)REERS|MPEP.IA. 

 'loNQJpOING 



For early spring use sow in Se|iteniber, and protect curing winter. 



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

 fully curled and crimped soit, ol 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.; J lb., 20 

 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 



Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very 

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

 oz., 10 cts. ; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



5ea Kale. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25cts. ; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., 

 ^2 50. 



K0HL=RAB1 '^SXSr 



Kokl-J\abi,G'E.K. Chou Rave, Yv.. Col de nabo o Kabicol, Ss. 

 One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 15C feet 

 CULTURE. — An intermediate vegetable, between the 

 Cabbage and Turnip. 1 he edible part is the bulb, which is 

 dre.ssed and served like lurnips, and is very delicate and 

 tender vrhen young. It is haroy, withstands severe drought 

 and a good keeper. Sow in spring in rows 18 inches apart 

 and thin out to stand 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 smooth root and 

 very short top ; the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

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

 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 very quickly, thus making it a particu- 

 larly desirable sort on account of its earliness. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts 

 Early Purple Vienna. (See cut.) Bluish-purple, similar to the 

 above^ except in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



LEEK. 



Laitch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. 

 Puerro, Sp. 



. E.\RLY Purple Vienna Kohl-Rabi. 



KiNGSHOLM Cos LeTTUCE. 



CULTURE. — Sow earlv in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch 

 deep. \Vhen the plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep, 

 rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as 

 possible, so that the neck maybe 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 appear- 

 ance, this variety is an ideal one for growing to show at exhibi- 

 tions. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 20'cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 Large American Flag. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts. 

 Giant Carentan. .Produces a large, thick stem and of mild flavor. 

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

 Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, sjiread- 

 ing like a fan; excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 2u cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 London Flag. A popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



ROMAINE, COS, or CELERY EETTUCE. 



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

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

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



Kingsholm 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., 40 cts. 



'^ Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholrr'. ; lighter color, very tender. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



Trianon SeIf°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 

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

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



