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KALE, or BORECOLE 



Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. Blatterkohl, Ger. 



Culture — Excellent greens for winter and spring use and im- 

 proved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about 1| 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 

 produce about 3000 plants. 



422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautifully 

 curled sort, of vigorous spreading habit, hardy, attractive 

 appearance, bright green color and very productive. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



420 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves curled, brilliant green. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



424 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, 

 very tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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.; \ oz., 

 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00. 



KOHL-RABI 



Chou Rave, Fr. Col de Nabo, Sp. Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 



Culture— 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 prod- 

 uct is ready for use when the bulbs average 2 to 2 j inches in diam- 

 eter. The thick outer skin should be removed before boiling. Serve 

 just like Turnips. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of 

 about 300 feet. 



427 Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with smooth 

 root and very short top; the best variety for outdoor cult- 

 ure as well as excellent for hotbed or greenhouse culture. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Dreer's Imperial Kale 



431 Early White (or Green) Vienna. Flesh white and 

 tender, a standard sort for table use. Has a very short top 

 and forms the root quickly. A most dependable variety on 

 all soils. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



430 Early Purple Vienna. Skin purple, but flesh white and 

 a good quality and flavor. As early as the white and more 

 heat resistant, hence recommended for sections where 

 turnips turn bitter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 75 cts. 



Poireau, Fr. 



LEEK 



Musselburgh Leek 



Puerro, Sp. 

 Lauch, Ger. 



Culture — For flavoring 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 Sep- 

 tember; plants transplanted in the spring. One ounce will 

 sow 100 ft. of drill. 



438 Dreer's Prizetaker. 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 exhibition variety. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; 1 oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Giant Carentan. Large thick stem, of mild flavor, and 

 quite hardy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Musselburgh. Highly esteemed for exhibition. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



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 437 



HERBS 



(Sweet, Pot and Medicinal) 



501 O 

 501 2 

 5014 

 501 6 

 501 8 

 5020 

 5022 

 5024 

 5026 

 5028 

 5030 

 5032 

 5034 



Anise 



Balm 



Basil, Sweet. . . 



Bene 



Borage 



Caraway 



Catnip 



Coriander 



Cumin 



Dill 



Fennel, Sweet 

 Horehound. . . . 

 Lavender 



Pkt. 



\ oz. 



Oz. 



$0 10 



$0 20 



$0 35 



10 



30 



50 



10 



20 



35 



10 



20 



35 



10 



20 



35 



10 





25 



10 



35 



60 



10 





30 



10 





30 



10 





20 



10 





25 



10 



25 



40 



10 



30 



50 





Pkt. 



\ oz. 



Oz. 



5038 



Pennyroyal 



50 20 



$0 45 



$0 80 



5042 



Rosemary 



10 



35 



60 



5044 



Rue 



10 



20 



35 



5046 



Saffron 



10 



20 



35 



5048 



Sage 



10 



20 



35 



5050 



Savory, Summer 



10 



20 



35 



5052 



Savory, Winter 



10 



30 



50 



5036 



Sweet Marjoram 



10 



25 



40 



5054 



Tansy 



10 



30 



50 



5056 



Thyme, Broad-leaved English 



10 



35 



60 



5058 



Thyme, French Summer 



10 



30 



50 



5060 



Wormwood 



10 



20 



35 



Pot-grown Plants of several of the more important Herbs offered on page 196 



