. Dreer's garden book 1926. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Kohl-Rabi—End bulbs are Early Purple, with Earliest Erfurt between KOHLRABI (Turnip-rooted Cabbage) Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Colde Nabo o Nabicol, Sp. CULTURE—This turnip-rooted member of the Cabbage tribe is far superior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities. It will never grow bitter and it is of far more delicate flavor. As early in the spring as the ground can be put in good garden condition,
. Dreer's garden book 1926. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Kohl-Rabi—End bulbs are Early Purple, with Earliest Erfurt between KOHLRABI (Turnip-rooted Cabbage) Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou Rave, Fr. Colde Nabo o Nabicol, Sp. CULTURE—This turnip-rooted member of the Cabbage tribe is far superior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities. It will never grow bitter and it is of far more delicate flavor. As early in the spring as the ground can be put in good garden condition, sow it in rows like Radishes, Carrots or any other root crops. Thin the seedlings to stand 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 to 24 inches between the rows. The product is ready for use when the bulbs average 2 to 2\ inches in diameter. The thick outer skin should be removed before boiling. Serve just like Turnips. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 300 feet. 427 Earliest Erfurt. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts. 431 Early White (or Green) Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a standard sort for table use. Has a very short top and forms the root quickly. A most dependable variety on all soils and in many sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 75 cts. 430 Early Purple Vienna. Skin purple, but flesh white and of good flavor. As early as the white type, this is considered even more heat resistant, hence highly recommended for sections where turnips turn bitter. Pkt., 10 cts.; I oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. KALE, or BORECOLE Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. Blatterkohl, Ger. Culture — Excellent greens for winter and spring use and improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about IJ feet apart, and cultivate same as Cabbage. For early spring use, sow in September, and protect during winter. The varieties are so hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under the snow in winter and used for greens. One ounce of seed wi
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