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H^RTA DREER ffllLADEIiPHIA M- W WhM VEGETABLE SEED5 



KALE, or BORECOLE. 



The Ka: 

 from May 



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Gi-ilner Oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. 



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



les are mure liardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by frost, 

 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 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., 2-5 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Dwarf Green Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, very 

 compact and beautifully curled ; sow in September for winter anil 

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



Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very ten- 

 der 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. 



I^Q[-^l =D^^J (Turnip=rooted Cabbagei. 



RoJil-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Col denabo 6 Nabicol, Sp. 



One ounce of seed will sow a d^ill of about 150 feet. 



An intermediate vegetable, between the Cabbage and Turnip. The 

 edible part is the bulb, which is diessed and served like Turnips, 

 and is very delicate and tender when young. It is hardy, with- 

 stands 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 earth into 

 the heart of the plant. 

 Earliest Erfurt. A white, ten- 

 der variety, with a smooth root 

 and very short top; the best va- 

 riety for outdoor culture. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts; \ lb., $100. 

 Early White, or Green Vi= 

 enna. Flesh white and tender, 

 a standard sort for market and 

 table use. Good for forcing ; 

 very short top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 35 cts.; i lb., $1-00. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Bluish- 

 purple, similar to the above, ex- 

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

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Dreer's Imperi.\l Long St.4nding. 



LEEK. 



Fr 



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Lauch, Ger. Poireau, 



Flier ro, Sp. 



One ounce will sow about 100 

 feet of drill. 



Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot 

 apart and 1 inch deep. When the 

 plants are 6 to 8 inches high, trans- 

 plant in a deep rich soil, in rows 12 

 inches apart 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, 

 and the young plants transplanted 

 in the spring. 

 Large American Flag. Pkt., 



10 cts.: oz., 20 cts.; \ lb , 60 cts. 

 Giant Carentan. The favorite 



market variety; produces a large, 



thick stem and "of mild flavor- E^"*"' ■^""''^'^ ^^^^^^ Kohl-Rab, 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 riusselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading 



like a fan; excellent quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 London Flag. An old and popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 



60 cts. 



ROMAINE, COS, or CEI.ERY LETTUCE. 



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

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

 row 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., 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. 



WE VAY fOSTAGE.— Please 

 hear in mind that tve pay post- 

 nije on all Vei/etable and Flower 

 Seeds unless otherwise specifi'd . 

 Field Seeds are sent hy rorpress 

 or freigltt at exitense of jmr- 

 cliaser. 



KiNGbHOLM Cos LeTTLCE 



Seeds and Plants are now taken by leading express companies at a reduction of 20 per cent, from the regular rates for merchandise. 

 This great concession enables our customers to receive their supplies at very small expense. 



