KALE, 
Borecole, Kale and Oerraaa Oiceus are general terms applied to those Classes ol 
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. 
C\ II TI TOP As far north as New York they may be sown In September and treated like spinage, or they may be planted and treated like 
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. The young 
shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and make excellent greens. 
CTD 17 DTAN Sometimes called "Sprouts” and "German Greens.” In 
Uiui_ii\irvi i this variety the very largo, green leaves are comparatively 
plain in the center, but coarsely cut and frilled on the edge. The plant is 
low but spreading and very hardy. 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH or German Greens 
A fini-ly curled, spreading, low urowinK variety, very hardy and much used 
for greens, This 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 
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 TI II? P Sow in light, rich soil ns early as possible, in drills sixteen inches apart, 
aud when well establisned, thin to six inches apart in the row. One or 
two plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, when they fail to 
grow well; hut plantings may be made the latter part of July for fail use. 
EARLY 
WHITE 
VTFMNI A Very early; small, handsome, white 
v zt-'tviv/x bulb. Best early variety for table. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA KOHL RABI 
CULTURE — Sow in seed bed as early in Spring 
as the ground can be worked 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 
Is distinct in having long, narrow, spoon-shaped 
leaves, folding into loose, sugar loaf-shaped heads 
which blanch better by having the outer leaves 
drawn about them and tied. 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 good protection for the head. Is 
equally good for early Spring planting and grows successfully even 
111 hottest weather. 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD 
SIMPSON S EARLY CURLED LETTUCE 
Early Prize Head 
This old standard variety is still the best 
of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts 
... . . . t- . .. for the home garden, but it is not a good 
kind to ship long distances, as the leaves are so tender that they are easily spoiled in 
Handling. The 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 S5 e d«^. th ^&ssSJt 
j f .. . a mgly tender leaf is desired 
a \ I -U ° se ma , rkets which demand a very large, loose clustering sort of a light 
yellowish green color. Leaves ruffled and blistered and even the large outer ones are 
very tender. Uniformly attractive and remains of excellent quality a very long time. 
Simpson s Early Curled erect growiiig, clustering 
* J variety. It may be sown 
T . . , thickly and cut when the 
Leaves broad, forming something of a head, and are frilled and 
in in color and exeeedincdv tender and well flavored. 
plants are very young. Leaves Droaa, lormmg sometning o: 
mistered. Light green in color and exceedingly sweet, 
, tilt NflW Vfirlf mirhafc 
, v “. *^‘K** V S‘CCll ill color HI 
Popular in the New York markets. 
TIT/* ** o [ Seed White.) Plants large, forming a large, flat head resembling that of cabbage, and so slow to 
XaTLSOIl , stock that 11 ofte ? . falls 8 ° to seed - ° uter leaves bright green with prominent light 
colored veins, in^er leaves white and usually curved and twisted at the base; very tender and sweet 
A standard summer head lettuce. 
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