VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
+ 
KALE or BORECOLE 
Brassica oleracea—var. acephala Season. 
Days 
Tele- Seeded 
graph to Edible 
Code Stage 
DWARF CURLED BLUE SCOTCH KARPE 55 
Similar to Dwarf Green Curled, except it has a distinct bluish green cast. It is a par¬ 
ticularly desirable variety as it stands much cold weather without turning yellow. Plants 
are spreading and uniform/ leaves are extremely curly and handsomely plumed. 
DWARF GERMAN GREENS KAMES 55 
This popular sort is extremely vigorous and spreading in growth. Its dark, rich, slightly 
bluish green, frilled-edge leaves are most attractive and of fine quality. The leading 
winter variety. 
DWARF GREEN MOSS CURLED SCOTCH KOLPE 55 
A beautiful, finely curled and plumed, extra dwarf kale. Leaves radiate from the crown 
without visible stem or stalk. A most attractive bright medium green “moss curled’’ 
market type. 
SEMI-DWARF MOSS CURLED SCOTCH KEDGE 55 
A low growing, spreading, finely curled, very attractive variety,- leaves similar to Tall 
Scotch, but the stem usually only 6 or 8 inches high. 
SIBERIAN, IMPROVED KETCH 60 
Similar to Dwarf German Greens. A most vigorous variety, well adapted for with¬ 
standing severe weather conditions. Plant is low and very spreading. Leaves are large, 
thick, and plumelike in appearance. 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH KHAKI 60 
A hardy, tall sort, stalk becoming 16 inches and sometimes more in height. Leaves are 
many and finely curled, plumelike, and yellowish green in color. 
KOHL-RABI 
Brassica caulorapa 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA, Forcing Type KIOSK 60 
A very desirable sort, as it is very early and a commonly recognized variety for its ex¬ 
cellent quality and uniformity. 
PLANT —Small, with purple leaves and stems. 
BULBS —Edible when about 2 inches in diameter, globe shaped, purple in color,- 
flesh, white, tender, crisp, and of fine, enjoyable flavor. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA, Forcing Type KNACK 60 
The most popular variety. The standard sort for forcing and home and market gardening. 
PLANT—Small, short leaves and stems, green in color. 
BULBS —Edible when about 2 inches in diameter, globe shaped, light green color,- flesh, 
white, fine textured, crisp, tender, and of excellent mild flavor. 
LARGE GREEN KNAVE 75 
An extremely large type, planted either for fall or spring use. Bulbs are white and quite 
valuable as a late variety or for feeding. 
LEEK 
Allium Porrum 
ELEPHANT LEPAT 
The leading variety in Europe, where leek is a most important vegetable. Under favorable 
conditions grows to almost unbelievable size. The long, white, tender, edible portion 
frequently 2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
LARGE LONDON FLAG LABEL 
The old standard variety of unusual vigor and hardiness. Stems become very long, thick, 
and white. 
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