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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



KOHL=RABI. 



(Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.) 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou-Rave, Fr. Col de nabo 6 Kabicol, 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 is 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 variety, with a smooth root and very short 



top; the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00. 

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



KALE, or BORECOLE . 



Early White Vienna 

 Kohl-Rabi. 



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



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



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

 and are improved by frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabb 

 spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. 



DREER'S IMPERIAL LONG STANDING. A beautiful curled 

 and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, attractive appear- 

 ance and a bright green color. It is superior to all other sorts, and is un- 

 doubtedly the best for private gardens. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



DWARF GREEN CURLED GERMAN. Leaves yellow- 

 ish green, very compact and beautifully curled; sow in September 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., J- lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Varieg'ated {Garnishing). Finely curled leaved varieties, beauti- 

 fully variegated and very ornamental. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



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

 which are cooked like Asparagus. Sow in the spring, and plant out g= 

 like Cabbage. During the summer the plant will make a slender r5p ~^n 

 growth. The plant being perennial, young shoots appear the second ^Ms4~ 



spring, and these are covered with earth to blanch, or with a flower- ^gJ^^^^^f^RWS^^^^^^ 

 pot; and if it is desired to force them, cover the pot and earth around ' '^^^ ^^^^^^^gSrjg^Ss^ 



and sprin 

 age. For 



guse, 

 early 



pot; 



with fresh manure. 



Sea Kale Roots. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., } lb. 80 cts. 

 Per doz. SI. 50. 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. 



LEEK. 



Large American Flag Leek. 



Lauch, Ger. Poirean, Fr Puerro, Sp. 

 One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. 



The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and suc- 

 ceeds 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. 

 LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. Large, 



hardy and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. 82.00. 

 Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, 



large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive ap- 

 pearance. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., 



lb. S2.00. 

 MUSSELBURGH. Grows to a very large 



size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan; 



hardv and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



20 cts., } lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00.' 

 London Flag. An old and popular sort; one of 



the hardiest and best for winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb., §1.25. 



Sea Kale. 



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