. Dreer's garden calendar : 1897. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 32 DREER'S RELIABLE KOHL=RABI (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage). Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Col nabo 6 Nabicol, Sp. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 200 feet. An intermediate vegetable between the Cabbage and Turnip. The stem above the ground swells into a bulb somewhat resembling a Turnip ; this again ia crowned with leaves. The edible part is the bulb, which is dressed and served like Tur
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1897. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 32 DREER'S RELIABLE KOHL=RABI (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage). Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Col nabo 6 Nabicol, Sp. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 200 feet. An intermediate vegetable between the Cabbage and Turnip. The stem above the ground swells into a bulb somewhat resembling a Turnip ; this again ia crowned with leaves. The edible part is the bulb, which is dressed and served like Turnips, and is very delicate and tender when young. It is very hardy, withstands severe drought, and is a good keeper. Cultivate the same as for Cabbage, but in hoeing be careful not to throw earth into the heart of the plant, or the bulb cannot form. Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender varietv, with a smooth root and very 6hort top ; the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; J lb. $ Early White, or Green Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a standard sort for market, table use or forcing ; very short top. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J lb. 60 cts. Early Purple Vienna. Bluish purple, similar to the above, except in color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; i lb. 60 cts. KALE, or BORECOLE. Gruner oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 200 feet. Price, pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; £ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., except where noted. The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early sprmg use sow in September, and protect during whiter. Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautiful curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, attractive appearance, and a bright green color. It is superior to all other sorts, and is un- doubtedly the best for private gardens. Dwarf Green
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