. j)aeer's|mperial! JongAtanding KOHL=RABI. LEEK. Lanch, G£R. Poireau, Fr. Piterro, Sp. CULTURE.—Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched ; draw the earth 'o them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or September; plants transplanted in the spring. Dreer's Prizetaker. On account of its size and attractive appearance, this variety is an ideal one for growing to show at exhibitions.
. j)aeer's|mperial! JongAtanding KOHL=RABI. LEEK. Lanch, G£R. Poireau, Fr. Piterro, Sp. CULTURE.—Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched ; draw the earth 'o them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or September; plants transplanted in the spring. Dreer's Prizetaker. On account of its size and attractive appearance, this variety is an ideal one for growing to show at exhibitions. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. Large American Flag. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. Giant Carentan. Produces a large, thick stem and of mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan ; excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Londen Flag. A popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts; \ lb., 40 cts. ROMAINE, COS, OR CELERY LETTUCE. These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. They produce long, narrow leaves, blanched by drawing in the outer leaves and tying. Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright heads of narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb , 40 cts. Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm ; lighter color, very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. Trianon Self-folding. (See cut.) A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very crisp and tender, and of excellent flavor. If the leaves are tied up the plant soon forms a solid head and bleaches to a pure white. The leaves get stiff and crisp like Celery, and can also be eaten prepared like Salad. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts. (Turnip=rooted Cabbage.) Kohl- Rabi, Ger. Chou 7iave,¥R. Col' de undo o A'abicol, Sp. One ounce of seed will sow a dr
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