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: i HENRTADRHR J'HIlAWLPHlAm- W RELIABLE MMli. SEEDS 



K0HL=RAB1 



(Turnip=Rooted Cabbagej. 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Cluni Rave, Fr. Co! de nabo 6 Nabicol, Sp. 



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



An intermeciiate veceiable, belween the cabbage and turnip. The edible part is the bulb, which is dressed and sei-ved like 

 turnips and is very delicate and lender when young. It is hardy, 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 earth into the heart of the plant. 



Earlie.St Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with a smooth 

 rcot and vers' shoit top; the best variety for outdoor culture. I'kt., 

 10 ct>.; oz.,' 35 cts.; \ lb.. §1.00. 

 Early "White, or Green Vienna. Flesh white and tender, 

 a standard sort for market and table use. Good for forcing; 

 very short top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., §1.00. 

 Early Puri>le Vienna. Bluish-purple, simiL-.r to the above, ex- 

 cept in color. Pkt., 5 cls.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 els. 



I ppIV Laiiih,<^-£.-K. Poiri-a!i,YK. Puerto, Sv. 



One ounce will sow about lOo feet of drill. 



Sow e.nrly in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When 

 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 possil)le, 

 so that the neck may be covered and blanched; draw the earlh to 

 them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or Sep- 

 tember, and the young jilanls transplanted in the spring. » 



Larg-e American Flag-. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 60 cis. 



Oiant Carentan. The favorite market variety; jiroduces a 

 large thick stem and of mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ 

 lb., 60 cts. 

 MuSSelburg'll. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, 

 spreading like a fan ; e.\cellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ lb., 60 cts. 



London Flag'. An old and 

 popular sort; one of the 

 hardiest and best for winter 

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i- lb., 60 cts. 



Early Purple Vienna Kohl-Rabi. 



KAI.E, or BORECOLE. 



Griaier oder Blatter Kuhl, Ger. 

 Chon Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. 



One ounce of seed will sow a driil 

 of about 200 feet. 



The Kales are more hardy 

 than cabbage, and make excel- 

 lent greens for winter and spring 

 ase, and are improved by frost. 

 Sow from May to June, and cul- 

 tivate the same as cabbage. For 

 early spring use sow in Septem- 

 ber, and protect during winter. 



Dreer's Imperial Long- 

 Standing-. (See cut.) A 

 beautifully cuided and 

 crimped sort, of strong, vig- 

 orous habit, perfectly hardy, 

 attractive appearance, and 

 a bright green color. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz.,"l0 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



ROMAINE, COS, or CEI.ERY LETTUCE. 



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

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

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

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



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



Pkt,, 5 CIS.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts. 

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



Pkt., 5 CIS.; oz., 15 cts.; j lb., 40 cts. 

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



and tender, and of excellent flavor. This variety does not need tying. 



When bleached, leaves can be eaten like celery. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 



cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Dreek's Imperial Long Standing. 



Kale, or Borecole 



[^Contiii7ied.) 



Dwarf Green Curled 



German. Leaves yellow- 

 ish-green, very Compact and 

 beautifully curled; sow in 

 September for winter and 

 spring use. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 

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



Dwarf Curled Scotch. 



Leaves bright green, 

 curled, very tender and fine 

 flavored ; an excellent sort. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10 cts.; Jib., 

 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Sea Kale. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



BOOKS FREE AS PREMIUMS. 



Please bear in mind thnt we i^ublish three valuable book.s, viz.; " Open-.\ir Veg- 

 etables," "Vegetables Under 01a.ss," "Grasses and Clovers." The price is 'Jo 

 cents each. But we give tliem free as premiums, as follows: On orders amounting 

 to $2.50 or over, your choice of any one above-mentioned. On orders amounting to 

 $.1.00 or over, your choice of two books ; or the set of three books will be given free 

 on orders amounting to S7..50 or over, provided the order is accompanied by remit- 

 tance and the books are asked for at time of ordering. 



Kingsholm Cos Lettucf. 



Seeds and Plants ar«" now token by lea'jjnar exoress cowinames at a reduction of 20 per cent, from tlie refnilar rates for 

 merchandise. Thi.s great concession enables our customers to receive their supplies at very small expense. 



