KALE, 
Borecole, Kale ana (German Greens aio general terms applied to those classes ot 
cabbages that do not form heads, but are used in their open growth. Some of the 
varieties are the most tender and delicate of any of the cabbage tribe. They are hardy and 
are not injured by the frost. 
Cl II XI JI?F As far north as New York they may be sown In September' and treated like splnage, or they may be planted and treated like 
, , *V*-« late Cabbage and will continue growing until very late in the season. In the South they will live and grow throughout the 
winter without protection. It is better not to cut or handle them when frozen, but if this is unavoidable, thaw them out in cold water ° 
shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and make excellent greens. 
The young 
SIRFRI AN Sometimes called "Sprouts” and "German Greens.” In 
uicic.ivirvi s this variety the very large, green leaves are comparatively 
plain in the center, but coarsely cut and (rilled on the edge. The plant is 
iow but spreading and very hardy. 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH or German Greens 
A finely curled, spreading', low growing variety, very hardy and much used 
lor greens. 1 his sort, sometimes called Norfolk, is grown extensively in the 
south for shipment and is planted largely for the home garden. The leaves 
are long and attractive bright green. This sort is often used for garnishing. 
RABI 
The Kohl Rabi is a vegetable 
intermediate between the cab- 
bage and turnip, and combines 
dwarf coRi.RD scotch the flavor of each. The edible 
part is a turnip shaped bulb formed by the enlargment of the stem. When used for 
the table this should be cut when quite small, as it is then very tender and delicate 
but if allowed to reach its full size it becomes tough and stringy. 
Cl II XI IP F So ' v ln hght, rich soil ns early as possible, in drills sixteen inches apart, 
,, ' and when well estabiisned, thin to six inches apart in the row. Oue or 
two plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, when they fail to 
grow well; but plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 
EARLY WHITE 
VIENNA 
Very early; small, handsome, white 
bulb. Best early variety for table. 
CULTURE — Sow in seed bed as early in Spring 
as the ground can be w orked and at intervals 
thereafter. When plants have made 2 or 
leaves, transplant into rows, 15 inches apart 
and 1 foot apart in the row. For early forcing, 
sow in hot-bed from commencement to middle of winter. Lettuce 
requires very rich, moist soil, and will do better when transplanted. 
For general crop, sow out doors as early in the spring as ground can be 
worked, in drills 18 inches apart and thin to 4 inches in rows. 
Romaine or Cos 
drawn about them and tied. 
Is distinct in having: long, narrow, spoon-shaped 
leaves, folding into loose, sugar loaf-shaped heads 
which blanch better by having the outer leaves 
Exceedingly crisp, tender and of delicate flavor. 
Early White Self-Folding White ) 
Leaves yellowish-white very crisp and tender; a self-blanching lettuce of superior 
flavor. Sold also as Trianon. 
This variety is remarkable for its solid heads with well - blanched 
center leaves. The outer leaves are of upright growth and the strong 
white ribs curve inward forming a gooa protection for the head. Is 
. , equally good for early Spring planting and grows successfully even 
in hottest weather. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA KOHL RABI 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD 
SIMPSON S EARLY CURLED LETTUCE 
Early Prize Head 
t,- 1 . 1 • , for the home garden, but it is not a good 
hinilin<r Sh %i! 0 n i R: d,stances ’ as ^ leaves are so tender that they are easily spoiled in 
Th 5 leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red, 
and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head. 
Black Seeded Simpson 
9 llH for tlim-a , * I J . I “ . 
One of the best for sowing 
outdoors where an exceed- 
venow‘eh th0Se rna r kets which demand a very” large, looseVlustering sort of alight 
lerv^nd^ ree n C T lor - , Lcaves blistered and even the larfe outer ones Ire 
very tender. Uniformly attractive and remains of excellent quality a very long time. 
Simpson’s Early Curled 
plants are very young. Leaves broad, forming something o: 
piistered. Light green in color and exceedingly sweet, 
I the New Vnrk m, r 1/ otr 
(Sred IVhite.) nil early, 
erect growing, clustering 
variety. It may be sown 
, . . , . thickly and cut when the 
Leaves broad, forming something of a head, and are frilled and 
PopulaV'in the S Ne|r l YSrk n mvke r ts“ nd eXCeeding,J ’ sweet ' tender and well Adored. 
Hanson 
(Seed White.) Plants large, forming a large, flat head resembling that of cabbage, and so slow to 
form a seed stock that it olten fails to go to seed. Outer leaves bright green with prominent light 
A standard summer head 7 et 7 ui VemS - ' eaVeS Wh ' te ^ USUa “ y CUrVed ^ twisted at the baSe; ver * te " der and sweet ‘ 
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