KALE, or BORECOLE 
Chou Vert, FR. Breton, SP. Blatterkohl, GER. 
Culture—Excellent greens for winter and spring use and 
improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about 14 feet 
apart, and cultivate same as Cabbage. For early spring use, sow 
in September, and protect during winter. The varieties are so 
hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in 
winter and used for greens. One ounce of seed will sow a row 
of 200 feet. 
422 Dreer’s Imperial Long Standing Kale. A beauti- 
fully curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous spreading 
habit, perfectly hardy, attractive appearance, bright green 
color and very productive. Fine flavor when cooked and a 
welcome change from the usual green vegetables. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 4 oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
420 Dwarf Green Curled. A low growing variety with broad 
twisted and curled leaves, a rich green in color. Perfectly 
hardy and besides its high cooking quality, is very useful 
for garnishing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts.; lb., 
$1.75. 
424 Dwarf Curled Scotch. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + lb., 70 cts; lb., $2.00. 
425 Sea Kale (Crambe Maritima). A perennial which should be 
grown and cultivated like rhubarb. Edible parts are the 
young, strong shoots that come up in early spring. When 
blanched, they are cooked and served like asparagus, or the 
leaves may be used as greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 
oz., 60 cts.; ¢ lb., $2.00. 
Chou Rave, FR. KOHL- RABI (Turnip-rooted Cabbage) Kohl-Rabi, GER. 
Colde Naboo Nabicol, SP. 
CULTURE — This turnip-rooted member of the Cabbage tribe.is far superior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities. It 
will never grow bitter and it is of far more delicate flavor. As early in the spring as the ground can be put in good garden condition, 
sow it in rows like Radishes, Carrots or any other root crops. Thin the seedlings to stand 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 to 24 
inches between the rows. The product is ready for use when the bulbs average 2 to 24 inches in diameter. The thick outer skins should 
- be removed before boiling. Serve just like Turnips. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 250 feet. 
427 Earliest Erfurt. (See Colored Plate, page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 
20 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; ¢ lb., 85 cts. 
431 Early White (or Green) Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a standard 
sort for table use. Has a very short small leaved top and forms the root 
quickly. A most dependable variety on all soils and in many sections. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 3 Ib., 75 cts. 
430 Early Purple Vienna. (See Colored Plate, page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
1 oz., 20 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; + Ib., 85 cts. 
Poireau, FR. LEEK 
Puerro, SP. Lauch, GER. 
Culture —Greatly valued as a seasoning for soups-and salads. Sow in 
April in drills 1 foot apart, and when 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in rich 
soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart and draw the earth to them as 
they grow. Seed may also be sown in August or September; plants trans- 
planted in the spring. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
438 Dreer’s Prizetaker. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 
20 cts.; 1 oz., 30 cts.; } lb., $1.00. 
433 Giant Carentan. A fine large variety of great merit, very mild and 
tender. They grow long and thick, and are pure white in color. A very 
popular home garden variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 15 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 
t Ib., 75 cts., 
437 Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad dark green 
leaves and thick pure white stem. It is hardy, and highly esteemed for 
exhibition on account of its size and handsome appearance. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 0z., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + 1b., 75 cts. 
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