. 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 a
. 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. Produces a large, thick stem and of mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts • > lb., 60 cts. Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 Cts.; | lb., (10 cts. Londen Flag. A popular sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ] lb., 50 cts. ROMAINE COS, OR CELERY LETTICE. These are distinct from theordinary Lettuce, and much liked on account .,l theii i risp, ten,In quality. They produce long, narrow leaves, blanched In- drawing in the outer leaves and tying, Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright heads of narrow leaves, which an- crisp and refreshing. 5 cts.; OZ., 15 cts.; 1 II,.. |ll cts. Paris White COS. Type of Kingsholm; lighter color. 5 cts.; OZ., 15 it-.; ', ll>.. |n cts. Trianon Self-folding. A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very crisp and tender. Pkt., 10Cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ] lb., 50 cts. (Turnip-rooted Cabbage. Ko/it-Paln,c< ChouHave, Fr. Col de nabo 6 +\'abiiol, Sp. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 300 feet. Culture.—The edible part is the bulb, which grows on a stalk a few inches above ground. Sow seed in drills, allowing 16 or IS inches space between the drills, and thin to 4 or ti inches apart in the- row. First sowing may be made as soon as ground can be worked i
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