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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS. 



KOHL=RABI (Turnip- Rooted 



Cabbage). 

 Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Col d.e nabo 6 Nabicol, Sp. 

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



An intermediate vegetable between the Cabbage and Turnip. The stem 



above the ground swells into a bulb somewhat resembling a Turnip ; this 



again ia crowned with leaves. The edible part is the bulb, which is dressed and 



served like Turnips, and is very delicate and tender when young. It is very 



hardy, withstands severe drought, and is a good keeper. Cultivate 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 varietv, with a smooth root and very 6hort 



top ; the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; J 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. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J lb. 60 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Bluish purple, similar to the above, except in color. Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; i lb. 60 cts. 



KALE, or BORECOLE. 



Gruner oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. 

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

 Price, pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; £ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., except where noted. 



The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for winter and 

 spring use, and are improved by frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early sprmg 

 use sow in September, and protect during whiter. 



Dreer's Imperial Long 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 un- 

 doubtedly the best for private gardens. 



Dwarf Green Curled German. Leaves yellowish green, very com- 

 pact and beautifully cm-led ; sow in September for winter and early 

 spring use. 



Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, cm-led, very tender and 

 fine flavored; an excellent sort for private gardens. 



Sea Kale. A delicious vegetable, grown for its blanched shoots, which 

 are cooked like Asparagus. Sow in the spring and plant out like 

 Cabbage. During the summer the plant will make a slender growth. 

 The plant being perennial, young shoots appear the second spring, 

 and these are covered wilh earth to blanch, or with a flower-pot ; and 

 if it is desired to force them, coyer the pot and earth around with -~m " — " «*jftt> 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. 



Early White Vienna Kohl-Rabi. 



fresh manure. Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 80 cts. 



LEEK. 



Large American Flag Leek. 



Lauch, Ger. Poireav, 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 deli- 

 cate 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. 

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



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 u<e. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 



oz, 15 cts.; \ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



" Dreer's Open Air Vegetables," '96 notes, on all crops, ready March 1st, 25 cts. 



We pay postage on Flower and Qarden Seeds except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. 



