. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Long Island Brussels Spkou i s BROCCOLI Chou-Brocoli, Fr. Brocul Spargel Kohl, Ger. Used in the same manner as Cauliflower and the method of culture is the same. It thrives best in rich soil and during cool weather, and is greatly aided in its growth by frequent hoeing and water- ing. Sow seed in hotbed in January or February and transplant into cold frames, 2 or 3 inches each way. Set out in open ground early in spring, about 2 j feet apart. To obtain the best flavor, Broccoli should be cooked soon after being cut. One ounce will pro


. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Long Island Brussels Spkou i s BROCCOLI Chou-Brocoli, Fr. Brocul Spargel Kohl, Ger. Used in the same manner as Cauliflower and the method of culture is the same. It thrives best in rich soil and during cool weather, and is greatly aided in its growth by frequent hoeing and water- ing. Sow seed in hotbed in January or February and transplant into cold frames, 2 or 3 inches each way. Set out in open ground early in spring, about 2 j feet apart. To obtain the best flavor, Broccoli should be cooked soon after being cut. One ounce will produce about 1500 plants 179 Calabrese, Sprouting. (See Specialties, page 2.) Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 75 cts.; oz., $ 180 White Cape. An excellent variety, form- ing heads of a creamy-white color and of good flavor. We have obtained an excellent strain of this, many heads being quite equal to Cauliflower. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts.; oz.,75cts.; Jib., $ Single Sprout of Calamrese Sprouiing Broccoli Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 8. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dreer, Henry A. (Firm); Dreer, Henry A. (Firm). Henry A. Dreer.


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