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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS. 



KOHL=RABI 



(Turnip=Rooted Cabbage). 



Kohl Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Col de nabo 6 A'abicol, Sp. 

 One ounce of seed will sow a drill 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, 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, 

 or the bulb cannot form. 



Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with a smooth root and very short top; 

 Ciii/'' -<-v the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. ; } lb. §1.00. 



( x , /O /?f J, ) Early White, or Qreen Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a standard sort far 



Pkt. 



market-table use or forcing ; very short top. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. ; J- lb. 75 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Bluish-purple, similar to the above, except in color. 

 5 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. ; \ lb. 75 cts. 



LEEK 



Early White Vienna 

 Kohl-Rabi. 



KALE, or 

 Borecole. 



Gr'uner oder Blatter Kohl, 

 Ger. Ckou Vert, Fr. 

 Breton. Sp. 



(Laite/i, Ger. Poireait, Fr. Pnerro, 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. 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. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts.; lb. $1.50 ; 

 s0w£§£yii3$*h J$£^^o£'t». except where noted. 



Large American Flag. Large, hardy and 



of excellent quality. 

 Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, 

 large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive 

 appearance. 

 Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with 

 broad leaves, spreading like a fan ; hardy and of 

 excellent quality. 

 London Flag. An old and popular sort ; one 

 of the hardiest and best for winter use. Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 50 cts.; lb. §1.25. 



Imperial Long Standing Kale. 



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



The Kales are more hardy than cabbage, 

 and spring use, and are improved by frost, 

 the same as cabbage. For early spring use 

 winter. 



and make excellent greens for winter 

 Sow from May to June, and cultivate 

 sow in September, and protect during 



Price: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1-4 lb. 25 cts.jllb. 75 cts.; except where noted. 



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. It is superior to ail other sorts, and is undoubtedly 

 the best for private gardens. 



Dwarf Qreen Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, very compact and 

 beautifully curled ; sow in September for winter and early spring use. 



Dwarf Curled Scotch 



Giant Carentan I_eek. 



Paris White Cos I.ettdce. 



Leaves bright green, 

 curled, very tender and 

 fine flavored ; an excel- 

 lent sort for private 

 gardens. 



Sea Kale. Grown for its blanched shoots, which are cooked like asparagus. 

 Sow in the spring and plant out like cabbage. The plant being perennial, 

 young shoots appear the second spring, and are covered with earth to 

 blanch. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; } lb? $1.00. 



ROMAINE, COS, or CELERY LETTUCE. 



Price: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 1-4-lb. 50 cts.; lb. SI. 50. 

 Kingsholm Cos. A fine Cos sort, forming long upright heads of narrow 



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

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

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



tender, and of excellent flavor. The leaves when bleached arc stiff like 



celery stalks, and can be eaten in the same manner. 



For Lettuce Plants, see page 47. 



We pay postage on Vegetable and Flower .Seeds, except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight 



ai purchaser's expense. 



