Dreer's 1909 garden book (1909) Dreer's 1909 garden book dreers1909garden1909henr Year: 1909 24 KALE, or BORECOLE. Gruner oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. C/iou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. One ounce of seed will produce about 5000 plants. Culture.—The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent greens for winter and spring use. and are improved bv frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. Some of the varieties are so hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in winter and be used for greens. D
Dreer's 1909 garden book (1909) Dreer's 1909 garden book dreers1909garden1909henr Year: 1909 24 KALE, or BORECOLE. Gruner oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. C/iou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. One ounce of seed will produce about 5000 plants. Culture.—The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent greens for winter and spring use. and are improved bv frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. Some of the varieties are so hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in winter and be used for greens. Dreer's imperial Long Standing Kale. (See cut. ) A beautifully curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly- hardy, attractive appearance, and a bright green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.: } lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. Dwarf Green Curled German. Leaves yellowish-green, very compact and beauti- fully curled; sow in September for winter and spring use. 5 cts.; oz., ID cts.; \ 25 cts.: 75 cts. Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very tender and fine flavored; an txcellent sort. 5 cts.: oz., lOcts.; J '25 cts.; 75 cts. Sea Kale. 10 cts.: oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 90 cts.; lb., £ KOHL=RABI. J]REER'S|MPEIIIA JpNojjTANDING -~~c5 I ppl/ Lauch, Ger. Poiieau, L« C GIV • Puerro, Sp. Fr. Cuiture.—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 to 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., 30 cts.; ] 11).. 75 cts. Large American Flag. Pkt, 5 cts.; 20 Cts.; J lb., 50 cts. Giant Carentan.
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