KOHL=RABI 



(Turnip= Rooted Cabbage). 



Kolil-Rabi, GhR. Choii Rave, Fr. Col de nabo 6 Nabicol, 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 dressed 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 El'furt. A white, tender variety, with a smooth root and very 



short top; the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ 



lb., $1.00. 

 Early White, or Green Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a standard 



sort for market-table use or forcing; very short top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 



\ lb., $1.00. 

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



color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



I l-< pl^ {Lanch,G^V.. PoireaUyYK. Piierro,Sv.). 



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., 35 cts.; i^ lb., 75 cts.: lb., $2 00. 

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

 G-iant Carentan (see cut). The favorite market variety, large thick stem, 



of mild flavor and attractive appearance. 

 Musselburg'll. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like 



a fan ; hardy and of excellent quality. 

 London Flag". An old and popuL-ir sort; one of the hardiest and best for 



winter use. 



KALE, or BORECOLE. 



Giant Carentan Leek. 



Grilner oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. 

 Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. 



One ounce of seed will sow a 

 drill of about 300 feet. 



The Kales are more hardy 

 than cabbage, and make excel- 

 lent greens for winter and spring 

 use, and are improved by fiosl. 

 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 curled and 

 crimped sort, of strong, vig- 

 orous 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., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; \ lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



Kale, or Borecole 



( Coniiiiued .') 



Dwarf Green Curled 



German. Leaves yellowish- 

 green, very compact and beau- 

 tifully curled ; sow in Septem- 

 ber for winter and early spring 

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

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



Dwarf Curled Scotch. 

 Leaves bright green, curled, 

 very tender and fine flavored ; 

 an excellent sort for private 

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

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



Sea Kale. Grown for its 

 blanched shoots, which are 

 cooked like asparagus. Sow in 

 the spring and plant out like 

 cabbage. The plant being per- 

 ennial, 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 EETTUCE. 



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

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

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



Price: Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 30 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., Sil-50. 

 King-sholni Co.S (see cut). Forms 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. This variety does not need tying. 



When bleached, leaves can be eaten like celery. 



Dreek b Imperial L( ng Standing. 



Kingsholm Cos Lettuce 



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