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KALE— ElattcMKobl. 



1 '• to 2 pounds to the acre. 



One ounce will sow 200 feet drill. 



Culture of Kale. — Kales are more hardy than 



cabbage and make excellent greens for winter and 



spring - proved by" frost. Sow from May 



to June and cultivate the same as ca 



lMr.i Dwarf Green ( orled Scotch <>r Nor- 

 folk Kill**.— This is one of the best kales for spring 

 sowing in the North, and is the principal sort grown 

 in the South for Northern markets. It is hardy, and 

 will remain over winter in any place where the tem- 

 perature does not go below zero. The habit is very 

 dwarf and spreading, and will rarely exceed eighteen 

 inches in height. The leaves are of a bright green 

 color, beautifully curled, and produced in great 

 abundance. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; '., 

 pound, 25 cents ; pound, 75 cents. 



\.w Vers < uri> Long Standing Kale. 



A beautiful curled and crimped sort, of strong vigor- 

 ous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color, and 

 very attractive in appearance. It is superior to all 

 other sorts, and will stand longer without shooting to 

 seed than any other variety. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 

 10 cents; % pound, 15 cents; ', pound, 25 cents; 

 pound, 40 cents. 



( Dried German Kale.— Hardy. Stands the 

 frost of our severest winters, grows rapidly, dwarf 

 habit, and is beautifully curled. Thousands of acres 

 are sown in this section to supply the market. Packets, 

 5 cents and 10 cents ; '+ pound, 15 cents; Jjj pound, 

 15 cents ; pound, 25 cents. 



Tall Green Curled Scoteh.— A favorite with 

 Northern market gardeners, growing about two feet 

 in height, and hardier than the Extra Dwarf Green 

 Curled Scotch, being improved by frost. Leaves green 

 and beautifully curled and wrinkled. Packet, 5 cents; 

 ounce, 10 cents ; % pound, 15 cents ; pound, 40 cents. 



MUSTARD SEED. 



Southern Giant Curled. —An improved variety 

 much esteemed in the South. Very succulent, pun- 

 gent and of sweet flavor. Frequently sown in the 

 fall in the South. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; 

 '/ pound. 15 cents: '2 pound, 25 cents; pound, 40 

 cents. 



BORE COLE, or KALE. 



Spargel "ftobl. 



This is a most beautiful kale. About Baltimore it 

 is sown in May. and transplanted like cabbage to 

 stand over winter. Around Norfolk it is grown 

 largely broadcast, like the German kale, for early 

 shipment. It is most desirable, and will continue to 

 grow in favor. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce. 10 cents ; % 

 pound, 25 .cents ^pound, 75 cents. 



IMPROVED KOHL-RABI— Kobl-Rabi. 



1 % pounds to the acre. 



lui|M-o\ ed Kobl-Rabi— Has always been a favor- 

 ite with the European gardener, ami is gradually gain- 

 ing great popularity in this country. When young 

 and tender, and properly prepared for the table, it is 

 almost equal to cauliflower. Besides, it is a certain 

 crop, requiring no more care or cultivation than a crop 

 of cabbage. For an early crop sow in a hot-bed early 

 in spring, and treat the same as directions given for 

 early cabbage. For a fall crop sow in Tune. Packets, 

 5 cents and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; % pound, 40 

 cents ; ' . pound, 65 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



EXTRA LARGE LEEK— Lauch. 



nee to sow a drill of 100 feet. 



Culture of Leek.- The leek is very hardy, of easy culture, 

 and succeeds best in a light soil. 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. 



Extra Large Leek.— It is the best. This mam- 

 moth leek is not to be compared with the old kinds. 

 It grows so much larger and very handsome. Take 

 the extra large, as the old sorts are not worth garden 

 room. Packets, 5 cents and 10 cents; ounce, 15 

 cents, % pound, 40 cents ; pouud, $1.25. 



