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IK M. FERRY .C CO’S DESCRIFTIVE CATALOGUE 
KOHL RT^BI. 
Cl'i. ture. — As far north as New York they may be 
sown in September «uyjfc|reated like Spinage, although 
nicely curled leaves, which are kept well off the ground, 
bnt at the same time so compact as not to suffer from 
frost. 
German Dwarf Purple. — A dwarf, compact plant 
composed of a mass of large, finely frilled leaves of a 
deep purple color. Tender, and of excellent quality; so 
handsome that it is frequently grown for ornament. 
Extra Curled German Dwarf Green. — Plant 
dwarf, compact. Leaves numerous, long, of deep bright 
green color, and a mass of frilling so that often they are 
as thick as wide, and are of the best quality. 
German Dwarf Green.—A smooth leaved sort very 
popular in the South, where if sown in the fall, it needs 
no protection, growing vigorously all winter; but is not 
equal to the other sorts for use in the North. 
Early White 
Vienna.—Very 
early, small, 
handsome, white 
bulb. Best early 
variety for table. 
Early Purple 
Vienna.—Near¬ 
ly identical with 
the last except 
in color, which 
is a bright pur¬ 
ple, with the 
leaf stems 
tinged with pur¬ 
ple. 
Large Green. 
—Hardy, quite 
late, and used 
forfeedingstock 
Bulbs large, 
Large Green. 
eighing eight to ten pounds, whitis 
green in color; leaves large and numerous. 
Extra Curled German Dwarf Green. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch.— This is very hardy, 
and improved by a moderate frost. About two feet 
high, with an abundance of dark green, curled and 
wrinkled leaves. It stands the winters in the Middle 
States without any protection. 
Half Dwarf Moss Curled. — An intermediate form 
which seems to possess all the merits of both the tall 
and dwarf sorts. Forming a medium sized head of 
German Dwarf Green. 
Fr., Chou-rave. Ger., Kohl-rabi. 
The Kohl Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between 
the cabbage and turnip, and combines the flavor of both. 
The edible part is a turnip shaped bulb formed by the 
swelling 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. 
Culture.— Sow 
in light, rich soil, 
as early as possible, 
in drills sixteen 
inches apart, and 
when well estab¬ 
lished, thin to six 
inches apart in the 
row. One or two 
Early White Vienna. plantings at inter¬ 
vals 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. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch. 
in the South they will live and grow throughout the 
winter without protection, or they may be planted and 
treated like winter cabbage, and will continue growing 
till very late. If cut when frozen, thaw out in cold 
water before boiling. 
