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I HEnRTADREER PHILADELPHIA Vk W RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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KALE, or BORECOLE. 



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 spring use, and are improved by frost. Sow 

 from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. 



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. Pkt., 5> 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Dwarf Green Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, very 

 compact and beautifully curled ; sow in September for winter and 

 spring use. Pkt., cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very ten- 

 der and fine flavored ; an excellent sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

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



Sea Kale. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



KOHL=RABI (Turnip-rooted Cabbage). 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Coldcnaboo 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, with- 

 stands 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. 

 Earliest Erfurt. A white, ten- 

 der variety, with a smooth root 

 and very short top; the best va- 

 riety for outdoor culture. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., §1 00. 

 Early White, or Green Vi= 

 enna. Flesh white and tender, 

 a standard sort for market and 

 table use. Good for forcing ; 

 very short top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 35 cts.; \ lb., SI. 00. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Bluish- 

 purple, similar to the above, ex- 



Dreer's Imperial Long Stan-ding. 



LEEK. 



Lauch, Ger. Pcireau, 



Pnerro, Sp. 



One ounce will sow about 

 feet of drill. 



Fr 



Early Pcrple Vienna Kohl-Raei. 



Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot 

 apart and 1 inch deep. When the 

 plants are 6 to 8 inches high, trans- 

 plant 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, 

 plants transplanted in the spring. 

 Dreer's Prizetaker. (See page 



S). Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 



\ lb., 75 cts " 

 Large American Flag. Pkt., 



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

 Giant Carentan. The favorite 



market variety; produces a large, 



thick stem and of mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading 



like a fan; excellent quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 London Flag. A popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



ROJIAIXE, COS, or CELERY LETTUCE. 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked on account 

 of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. They produce long, nar- 

 row leaves, blanched by drawing in the outer leaves and tying. 



Kingsholm Cos. (See cut.) Forms long, upright heads of narrow leaves, 

 which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Paris White Cos. Tvpe of Kingsholm; lighter color, verv tender. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Trianon Self=folding. A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very crisp an 

 tender, and of excellent flavor. If the leaves are tied up the plant soon 

 forms a solid head and bleaches to a pure white. The leaves get stiff 

 and crisp like Celery, and can also be eaten prepared like Salad. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



cept in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



WE PAT POSTAGE.— Please 

 bear in mind that tee Jiaif j)ost- 

 ar/e on all Vegetable and Flotver 

 Seeds unless otherwise specified'. 

 'Field Seeds are sent by express 

 or freight at expense of pur- 

 chaser. 



Kingsholm Cos Lettuce. 



Seeds and Plants are now taken by leading express companies at a reduction of 20 per cent, from the regular rates for merchandise. 

 This great concession enables our customers to receive their supplies at very small expense 



