. Dreer's garden book 1922. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. /flEHRyAJBEERii SPECIALTIES I" VEGETABiSEfM I CHINESE, or CEI^ERY CABBAGE A species of Cabbage which somewhat resembles Cos Lettuce in its growth and appearance. It is not new, but only recently grown to any extent in this country; each year, however, finds more of it produced here. It does not form a solid head like Cabbage, but grows rather loosely, more in the manner of Cos Lettuce, and is served raw, lik
. Dreer's garden book 1922. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. /flEHRyAJBEERii SPECIALTIES I" VEGETABiSEfM I CHINESE, or CEI^ERY CABBAGE A species of Cabbage which somewhat resembles Cos Lettuce in its growth and appearance. It is not new, but only recently grown to any extent in this country; each year, however, finds more of it produced here. It does not form a solid head like Cabbage, but grows rather loosely, more in the manner of Cos Lettuce, and is served raw, like lettuce, or prepared as cole- slaw, also boiled like Spinach. The seed should not be sown early, as the plants run to seed during the summer, and as it best during cooler weather it is best to sow seed about I he end of July, or during the early part of August. Plants will not stand transplanting, and the seed should be sown in drills about 20 inches apart, and after the plants have made sufficient growth, thin out to stand about 15 inches apart in the row. There are several varieties of Chinese Cabbage, but the two sorts oflfered below have proven to be the best for this climate. Wong Bok Chinese Cabbage. (See cut.) The heads of this variety are broader than Pe-Tsai, and leaves fold tighter, making a more compact plant. The leaves are light green in color, and have broad white ribs, and the entire plant may be blanched pure white by covering it with burlap. Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 50 cts.; I lb., $ Pe=Tsai Chinese Cabbage. This variety makes an upright growth, and when ready for use it somewhat resembles Cos Lettuce. It produces an elongated head with pale green slightly crimped outer leaves and white ribs, which are thick and fleshy. The inside leaves blanch to a creamy white and have a very mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; | lb., $ COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE This excellent variety from Denmark will command the atten- tion of those who grow for early
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