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CROSMAN BROTHERS ’ CATALOGUE. 
KALE —[See Borecole .] 
KOHL-RABI.i 
German, $ol)lrabi. French, Chou-rave . 
Often called “Over-Ground Turnip”; the stem just 
above the ground swells, forming a bulb similar to a turnip. 
The bulbs are served like turnips, and are very tender and 
delicate when young, possessing the flavor 
of both turnip and cabbage to a certain 
extent; when fully matured are excellent 
for stock. Sow seed in May or June in 
drills, like turnip seed, or transplant like 
cabbage. To preserve for winter, treat 
same as turnips. Pkt. Cts! 
Early White Vienna, tender; best 
for table use. Lb. $2.00, oz. 20c.5 
Early Purple Vienna, tender; fine 
for table. Lb. $2.00, oz. 20c. 5 
Large Late Green, an excellent sort for stock. Lb. $1.25, 
oz. 15c. 4 . 5 
LEEK. 
German, 2aud). French, Poireau . 
The Leek is a vegetable somewhat like the onion, but does 
not form a bulb; is quite hardy, and is highly prized for soups. 
Seed may be sown in April, in rows one foot apart; when well 
up, thin or transplant to eight inches in the row; on the approach 
of severe weather remove to a cool, dry cellar for winter use. 
The leek requires a deep, rich soil. 
London Flag. Lb. $1.25, oz 15c.. . 5 
Musselburgh, large and fine ; mild ; good quality. Lb. $1.75, oz. 20c.... 5 
Carentau, fine extra large winter variety. Lb. $1.75, oz. 20c. 5 
LETTUCE. 
German, $opf*@alat. French, Laitue. 
Lettuce makes a very appetizing salad, and 
its cultivation is universal by all classes. It is 
divided into two classes, viz; Cabbage Lettuce 
and Cos Lettuce—the former having round heads 
and broad spread leaves, and the latter long 
heads and upright, narrow leaves. Sow seed 
early in drills, or later for a succession, on a well- 
enriched bed, finely raked. When well up, thin 
CROSMan's improved. to 12 or 15 inches in the row. 
MUSSELBURGH 
LEEK. 
Pkt 
EARLY WHITE 
VIENNA. 
CABBAGE LETTUCE. Pkt . cts. 
Grosman’s Improved, fine, extremely large and solid heads, measuring from 
15 to 18 inches across ; very tender, and remains fit for table use throughout 
the season. Lb. $1.00, oz. 15c. 5 
Grand Rapids Forcing, heads loose, leaves crinkled and frilled, thin, but of 
upright growth ; crisp and tender ; little liable to rot, and will bear forcing 
better than any other variety. Lb. $1.25, oz. 15c. 5 
Rig Boston.” This variety is identical in color, shape and general appear¬ 
ance with the famous Boston Market Lettuce, but is double the size. It is 
about one week later in maturing, but its solidity and greater size of head will 
make it a most valuable sort. A most desirable variety either for forcing in 
cold frames or open ground planting. Heads up well at all seasons of the 
year, and is of crisp, tender quality. Lb. $1.25, oz. 15c.5 
Denver Market, an early variety for forcing or open ground. Large, solid 
heads ; the leaves are beautifully marked and blistered ; very crisp and tender. 
Lb. $1.00, oz. 15c. 5 
