Kohl-Rabi 
Kohl-Rabi 
Chou Rave, FR. Col de Nabo, Sp. 
Cavolo rappa, Itat. Kohl-Rabi, GER. 
Treat seed with Semesan or Arasan 
A delicious vegetable which is not 
nearly so much appreciated as its qual- 
ity and delicious flavor warrant. Easy 
to grow in moderately rich, well- 
drained soil. 
430 Early Purple Vienma. 55 days. 
Globular purple bulbs; crisp white 
flesh. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 30c; 02. 50c; 
%4 |b. $1.65. 
431 Early White or Green Vienna. 
55 days. A splendid sort. Has a very 
short top and forms the root quickly. 
A most dependable variety on all 
soils. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 
14 lb. $1.65. 
Leek, Dreer’s Prizetaker 
Leek 
Treat seed with Semesan 
438 Dreer’s Prizetaker. 150 days. A 
large variety with thick, long, pure 
white stems. Very mild and tender, 
splendid for flavoring soups, stews, 
etc., and for mixed salads. Sow % 
inch deep in early spring in rows 1 
foot apart’and thin to 6 inches in the 
row. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
Kitchen & Medicinal HERBS 
Herbs are very interesting and useful plants. Every 
home garden should include its herb bed-or border and 
where space is limited they may be grown right amidst 
the annual and perennial flowers. Write for a free copy 
of the Dreer Leaflet on ‘‘Herb Culture.” 
Herbs marked * are perennials. 
5010 Anise. Seed used for garnish- 
ing, cordials, and pastry. Pkt. 10c; 
YB* 0Z. 25c; 0Z. 40c. 
5014 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scent- 
ed foliage is used for seasoning. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 
5018 Borage (Gurkenkraut). Used for 
seasoning and cordials. Pkt. 15c; 
Y% oz. 45c; oz. 75c¢. 
5020 Caraway (Kuemmel). Biennial. 
The seeds are used in breads, cakes, 
and liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 
oz. 30c. 
5022 *Catnip. Leaves and young 
shoots used for medicine and _ sea- 
soning. An excellent tonic for ani- 
mals. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 30c. 
“5025 Chervil. A quick-growing plant 
with aromatic foliage used in salads, 
for medicinal purposes, and _ for 
flavoring soups. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
4 lb. $1.00. 
5023 “Chives. Valued for their mild 
onion-like flavor. The small leaves 
are used for seasoning and flavoring. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. 90c. 
5024 Coriander. Seeds used in con- 
fectionery and cordials. Pkt. 10c; 
Y% oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
5027 Celery Seed for Flavoring. 
Not suited to planting. Oz. 10c; 
14 |b. 25c; Ib. 75c. 
5028 Dill. Indispensable for dill 
pickles and for dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; % |b. 65c. 
5030 “Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauces 
and liqueurs, or raw as a Side dish. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
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For Florence Fennel, see page 12. 
5032 *Horehound. For 
and also for cough 
Pkt. 20c; % oz. 60c. 
5034 “Lavender. Principally grown 
seasoning 
medicine. 
for the flowers used for putting 
in the linen closet. Also for per- 
fume. Pkt. 25c; 1% oz. 40c; 1% oz. 
65c. 
5036 Marjoram, Sweet. Leaves used 
green in summer and dried in winter. 
A favorite herb for seasoning. Pkt. 
15c; % oz. 45c; % oz. 80c; oz. 
$1.50. 
5042 *Rosemary. The fresh leaves 
are used for seasoning stews, fish, 
sauces, etc. Easy dried for winter 
use. Pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 30c; 1% oz. 50c. 
5044 “Rue. An old-fashioned herb 
often used in home remedies. Pkt. 
25c; % oz. 65c; %. oz. $1.15. 
5046 Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) 
For flavoring and coloring. Pkt. 15c¢3 
YZ oz. 35c; oz. 65c. 
5048 *Sage. One of the most popu- 
lar of all herbs for seasonings. Does 
best in a fertile well-drained soil. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. $1.00; oz. $1.80. 
5050 Savory, Summer  (Bohnen- 
kraut). The leaves and young shoots 
are used for flavoring soups, stews, 
string beans, etc. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
5054 *Tansy. The young leaves are 
used for seasoning. Pkt. 25c. 
5056 *Thyme, English. For season- 
ing meat dishes, gravy, fillings, etc. 
Pkt. 20c. 
5060 *Wormwood. For flavoring, 
medicine, and liqueurs. Pkt. 20c. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce should be planted so that the heads will have 
reached full size in late summer or early fall as if they begin to head up during 
the heat of the summer they will soon go to seed without forming heads. Some- 
times called Celery Lettuce on account of its thick leaves and the thick 
brittle mid-rib. 
473 Dark Green Cos. 70 days. A favor- 
Dark Green Cos Lettuce 
ite variety forming medium-sized, elon- 
gated heads which are well folded and 
contain a solid, sweet, well-blanched 
heart beneath the dark green outer 
leaves. An excellent salad widely served 
in all better restaurants. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c; 4 lb. 80c. 
479 Trianon Cos. 70 days. This splendid 
variety also is known as White Pari 
Self-Folding. It is very popular for the 
home garden and markets. The plants 
are medium large, of upright growth 
with medium light green heads measur- 
ing 8 to 9 inches tall. Of crisp and 
delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 
80c. ; 
For other Lettuce, see page 14. 
Most herbs may well be included in the flower garden 
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