. KOHL=RABI. (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.) Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou-Rave, Fr. Col de nabo 6 Kabicol, 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 is 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
. KOHL=RABI. (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.) Kohl-Rabi, Ger. Chou-Rave, Fr. Col de nabo 6 Kabicol, 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 is 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 variety, with a smooth root and very short top; the best variety for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $ Early White Vienna. Flesh white and tender, a standard sort for market, table use or forcing; very short top. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts. Early Purple Vienna. Bluish purple, similar to the above, except in color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts. KALE, or BORECOLE . Early White Vienna Kohl-Rabi. Griiner oder Blatter Kohl, Ger. Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 200 feet. The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for winter and are improved by frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabb spring use sow in September, and protect during winter. DREER'S IMPERIAL LONG STANDING. A beautiful curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, attractive appear- ance and a bright green color. It is superior to all other sorts, and is un- doubtedly the best for private gardens. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. DWARF GREEN CURLED GERMAN. Leaves yellow- ish green, very compact and beautifully curled; sow in September for winter and early spring use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very tender and fine fl
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