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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



Dwarf Gkeen Cukled Germai; Kale. 



KALE (Borecole). 



GrVuier Oder Blatter Kohl, Q^^'^- Choii F<?;-/, Fr. B>etou.%v. 

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



The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excel- 

 lent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by 

 frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cab- 

 bage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect 

 during winter. 



Sea Kale is much esteemed in England, in some parts of 

 which it grows spontaneously. Sow the seed early in the 

 spring, in well-manured and deeply-dug ground, 1 inch' deep, 

 and the rows 2 feet apart ; thin out to stand 6 inches in the 

 rows; before winter cover with litter or leaves, and the next 

 spring transplant in hills 3 feet apart each way. 



Dreer's Imperial XjOuj? Standing-. A beautiful 

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

 hardy, attractive appearance and a bright green color. It is 

 superior to all other sorts, and is undoubtedly the best for 

 private gardens. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 

 80cts. :: M''." ■ ■;■■ ■' 



Dwarf Green Cnrled Ger. 

 man. Leaves yellowish green, 

 very compact and beautifully 

 curled ; sow in September for 

 winter and early spring use. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts. 

 Dwarf Cnrled Scotcli. 

 Leaves bright green, curled, veiy 

 tender and fine flavored ; an ex- 

 cellent sort for private gardens. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts. 

 Dwarf Brown, or Purple. 

 Large finely frilled leaves of excel- 

 lent quality, very handsome and is 

 frequently used for ornament. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 2-5 cts. .' ' 



Varieg-ated or Garnishin§r. 

 A finely curled leaved variety, 

 lAVibiV '!'// beautifully variegated and very 



l?ffiw\WJj7/jy ornamental. Nearly every plant 



%\V.;ilsy/^ .^^,;]j show two or more distinct 



colors in the leaf, especially as 

 winter advances. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 25 CIS. 



SEA KAI.E. 



Sea Kale ^ delicious vegetable, grown for 



its blanched shoots, which are cooked 

 like Asparagus. Sow in the spring, and plant out like Cab- 

 bage. During the summer the plant will make a slender 

 growth. The plant being perennial, young shoots appear the 

 second spring, and these are covered with earth to blanch, or 

 ■with a flower-pot ; and if it is desired to force them, cover 

 the pot and earth around with fresh manure. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., \ lb. 80 cts. 

 Sea Kale Koots. Per doz. §1.50. 



KOHL=RABI. 



(Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.) 



Kohl-Rabi,QiV.^. Chou-Rave^Yv^. Col de nabo 6 Nabicol, 'SsV. 



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



An intermediate vegetable between the Cabbage and Tur- 

 nip. The stem above the ground swells into a bulb SQmewhat 

 resembling a Turni|) ; this again is crowned with leaves. The 

 edible part is the bulb, which is dressed and served like Tur- 

 nips, and is very delicate and tender v hen young. It is very 

 hardy, withstands severe drought, and is a good keeper. Cul- 

 tivate the same as for Cabbage, but in hoeing be careful not to 

 throw earth into the heart of the plant, or the bulb cannot form 

 Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with a smooth 

 root and very short top; the best variety for out-door culture. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00. 

 Early Wllite Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a stand- 

 ard sort for market, table use or forcing ; very short top. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Bluish purple, similar to the 

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



Giant Carentan Leek. 



LEEK. 



Latich, Ger. Poireaii, Fr. Puerro, Sp. 

 One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. 



The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds best 

 in a light rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used in 

 soups, boiled with meat, etc. Considered by many as of more 

 delicate flavor than the Onion. Sow early 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 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. 

 Larg-e American Flag. Large, hardy and of excellent 



quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 2-5 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large 



thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. Pkt. 5 



cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts. 

 3IuSSelburg'll. Grows to a very large size, with broad 



leaves, spreading like a fan; hardv and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts.' 

 LiOndon Flag. An old and popular sort; one of the 



hardiest and best for winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ 



lb. 50 cts. 



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