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7 RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS {1 
KALE, or BORECOLE. 
Griiner oder Blatter Kohl, GER. 
Chou Vert, FR. Breton, SP. 
One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 290 feet. 
CULTURE. 
The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved hy 
frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. 
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CULTURE.—Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 
linch deep. When 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 may be covered and 
blanched ; draw the earth 'o 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 toshow at 
exhibitions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 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.; 4 1b., 50 cts. 
Musselburgh, Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, 
spreading like a fan; excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; + 1b., 50 cts. 
Londen Flag. 
lb., 40 cts. 
A popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts; } 
ROMAINE, COS, OR CELERY 
LETTUCE. 
These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked 
on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor, They 
produce long, narrow leaves, blanched by drawing inthe outer 
leaves and tying. 
Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright heads of narrow leaves, 
which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Ib, 40 cts. 
Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm; lighter color, very 
tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } ]b., 40 cts. 
Trianon Self-folding. (See cut.) 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., 45 cts. 
| tender when young. 
Early White or Green Vienna. 
Dreer’s Imperial Long Standing Kale. 
(See cut.) A beautifully curled and crimped 
sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly 
hardy, attractive appearance, and a bright 
Ib., 30 cts.; Ib.. 90 cts. 
Dwarif Green Curled German. Leaves 
yellowish-green, very compact and beau- 
lifuliy curled; sow in September for win- 
ter and spring use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; + Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Dwari Curled Scotch. Leaves bright 
green, curled, very tender and fine fla- 
vored ; an excellent sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
10 cts.; 4 Ib,, 2& cts.; Ib., 75 ets. 
Sea Kale, Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } Ib, 
€5 cis; lb., $3.00. 
KOHL-RABI. 
(Turnip-rooted Cabbage.) 
Kohl- Rabi, GER. Chou Rave, FR. Col de nabo 
6 Nabicol, SP. 
One ounce of seed will sow a drill 
of about 150 feet. 
CULTURE.—An intermediate vegetal le, 
between the Cabbage and Turnip. The edi- 
ble part is the bulb, which is dressed and 
served like Turnips, and is very delicate and 
It is hardy, withstands severe draught 
and a good keeper. Sow in spring in rows 18 inches apart 
and thin out tostaud 10 inches in row. Jn 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., 80 cts.; }Ib., 85 cts. 
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 particularly desirable sort on account of its earliness, Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 70 cts. 
Early Purple Vienna. 
except in color. 
Bluish-purple, similar to the above, 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 b., 70 cts. 
TRIANON SELF-FOLDING Cos LETTUCE, 
green color. Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 10 cts.; }- 
