. Chou Vert, Fr. KALE, or BORECOLE Breton, Sp. Blatterkohl, Ger. CULTURE —Excellent greens for winter and spring use and improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about lj 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 will produce about 3000 plants. 422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautifully curled sort, of vigorous spreading habit, hardy, attractive appearance, bright green color and
. Chou Vert, Fr. KALE, or BORECOLE Breton, Sp. Blatterkohl, Ger. CULTURE —Excellent greens for winter and spring use and improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about lj 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 will produce about 3000 plants. 422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautifully curled sort, of vigorous spreading habit, hardy, attractive appearance, bright green color and very productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 420 Dwarf Green Curled. A hardy dwarf spreading variety with fine curled, brilliant green foliage. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 424 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 425 Sea Kale (Crambe Maritima). A perennial which should be grown and cultivated like rhubarb. Edible parts are the young, strong shoots that come up in early spring. When blanched, they are cooked and served like asparagus, or the leaves may be used as greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; lib., $ Chou Rave, Fr. Colde Nabo o Nabicol, Sp. KOHL-RABI Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 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
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