VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ° KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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GREEN CURLED RUFFEC or Green Curled Green Ribbed MS EDIFY 93 
Dark green, finely but deeply cut and fringed leaves. Plant 12 to 15 inches 
across, easily tied for blanching. Leaves used for garnishing and bleached 
hearts for salad. Midribs light green. 
PANCALIER or Pink Ribbed Green Curled M EARIT 100 
A large late variety, especially useful as a fall crop. Leaves dark green, finely 
curled; midribs have pink tinge. Dense center growth tends toward self- 
bleaching. 
WHITE CURLED H EDUCE 98 
Very pale green, curled and finely fringed leaves. 
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Brassica oleracea var. acephala 
Freezing is thought to improve the quality and make the older leaves with their 
stringy midribs more tender and edible. The whole plant may be cut and used or only 
the tenderer leaves may be cut off and cooked as greens. Usually planted in summer to 
mature in fall. 
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DWARF BLUE SCOTCH HM KARPE 55 
Similar to Dwarf Green Scotch, except it has a distinct bluish green cast. 
Stands considerable cold weather without turning yellow. Plants are spreading 
and uniform; leaves are extremely curly and handsomely plumed. 
DWARF GREEN SCOTCH HM KOLPE 55 
Finely curled and plumed, extra dwarf kale. Leaves radiate from the crown 
without visible stem or stalk. An attractive bright medium green “moss 
curled” market type. 
SIBERIAN or Dwarf German Greens HM KAMES 60 
This variety is extremely vigorous and spreading in growth Its dark, rich, 
slightly bluish green, frilled-edge leaves are attractive and of fine quality. A 
leading winter variety. Not finely curled. 
TALL GREEN SCOTCH HM KHAKI 60 
Leaves are many and finely curled, plumelike, and yellowish green in color, 
borne on a tall stalk, often 16 inches or more in height. 
Konrabi KOHL-RABI ‘Ccrravano 
Brassica caulorapa 
The edible portion of kohlrabi is the swollen stem which develops entirely above 
ground. This is used in the same ways as turnip roots, but is more delicate in flavor and 
texture when young. Rapid growth during a cool season is necessary for a tender product. 
It is a cool season crop and does best if planted in the spring or fall. 
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EARLY PURPLE VIENNA (Forcing) HM KIOSK 60 
An early variety recognized for its excellent quality and uniformity. 
PLANT—Small, with purple leaves and stems, adapted for forcing when 
desired. 
BULBS —Edible when about 2 inches in diameter, globe shaped, purple in 
color; flesh, white, tender, crisp, and ef fine, enjoyable flavor. 
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