Kale, Kohlrabi and Leek. 



EALE, or BORECOLE. 



(Krausfofif.) 



Under this name are classed several species of the cabbage family which do not form 

 heads. Some of them have very tender leaves of delicate flavor and all are quite hardy, 

 and improved rather than injured by frost. Sow the seed in beds in April or May, and 

 transplant and cultivate the seedlings like cabbage. They will grow in almost any soil: 

 but both the flavor of the leaves and the yield is greatly improved by a rich one. An 

 ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of drill. 



DWARF GERMAN GREENS (Siberian Kale). A standby everywhere for 

 winter greens. The seed is generally sown broadcast, but can be sown in drills a foot 

 apart in August, and the plants treated like spinach; they will be readv for use earlv 

 ^ in 1^11. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



^ V DWARF CURLED GREEN SCOTCH. A dwarf, spreading variety, seldom 

 exceeding 18 inches in height, but rounding out to a diameter of 3 feet under good culti- 

 ration. The leaves are bright green, tender, and elegantly curled. The variety is very 

 ^^^^^^^S liardv, and one of the best grown. Two weeks later than the preceding sort. Pkt, 5 cts.", 

 ^^^^^ lb cts.. J41b. 25 cts. 



MOSBACH. In height between the two preceding. Leaves bent upward; light 



yellow-green in color; very curled: white, narrow ribs; very showy. Pkt. 5 cts. 



/ ' oz. 15 cts., Jilb. 50 cts. 



TALL CURLED GREEN SCOTCH. Plants usually hardy and productive, growing 2 feet or more in height, with recurved, spread- 

 ing, deep green, curly leaves. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 25 cts. 



Curled Mosbach Kale. 



SEA KALE. 



Grown for its bleached stems, which are prepared like asparagus, 

 rows: the following spring plant in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt. 10 cts.. oz 



drills 1 inch deep and 2 feet apart; thin out to 6 inches in the 



KOHLRABI. 



(Eofilrabi.) 



This Turnip-rooted Cabbage is gi-own extensively in Europe for stock-feed- 

 ing, and is steadUy gaining favor in this country. The roots are very palat- 

 able when prepared for the table like turnips, and when fed to cows give no 

 unpleasant flavor to the milk. If the weather is favorable the seed should be 

 sown in April, in rows 18 inches apart, and the seedling thinned to stand a 

 foot apart for TVhite Giant, and C or 8 inches apart for other sorts. The stems 

 swell into large bulbs just above the ground and these are fit for use when 3 

 or 4 inches in diameter. For late crops, sow seed in June or July. An ounce 

 of set'd will produce about 2.300 plants. 



/EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The best and earliest market sort. The 

 pllmts grow rapidly, have small foliage, and mature their fine, round, white 

 bulbs quite earlv; the flesh is fine-grained, white, tender and good. Tops verv 

 short. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



/ EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This vtiriety differs from the above mainly 

 V m tne color of its roots, which 



'i*-^^ • • > ' ■ ' ^^'^ ^ I WHITE GIANT. A late, 



leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Early WMte Vieima KoMrabi. 



.re blush purple: in quality they are superior to any other 

 very large-growing sort, with immense bulbs, stems and 



LEEK. 



(C'aucB.) 



The Leek is generally considered superior to the onion in flavor, and is much used for 

 seasoning soups and boiling with meats. Easily cultivated and very hardv, endurin? the 

 severe winter weather without protection. The seeds should be sown in ho"tbeds in early 

 spring, and the seedlings transplanted later to the open ground. 8 inches apart, in rows from 

 12 to 15 inches apart. For a winter supply of this, sow seed in the open ground in early 

 spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for development, or transplant them as 

 above: the former method gives larger stalks some time earlier than when the roots are 

 transplanted. They should be stored like celerv for winter. An ounce of seed will sow about 

 ^ feet of drill. 



ith broad. 



MUSSELBURGH. A hardv. popula 

 stalk«. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts. 

 I LONDON FLAG. The 



Pkt, 5 cts;, oz. 20 cts. 



ROUEN WINTER. Stalks very large, hardy. late-keepin 



I'letv most exten: 



other sorts. Pkt. 

 i,*^"lTALIAN GIANT 

 able ^fl. " 

 i/ GIANT CARENTAN 



hardv. mild-flavored. Pkt. 



)Z. 20 cts. 

 Stalk 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ct 



s, hardv 



of the best 

 oz. 20 cts. 



;ort: 



preading leaves and very large 

 cultivated. Stalks early and large. 



lighter green than in 

 vigorous, mild and agree- 

 Stalks short, thick. 



London Flag Leels:. 



* 14 € 



