Kale (Brassica oleracea, vars.). Cruciferæ.
By seeds, sown in the open in spring in the north, or in the fall in the south.
Kalmia (Mountain Laurel, Calico-bush). Ericaceæ.
May be increased by seeds, which should be sown in shallow pans of sandy peat, and kept in a cold-frame until the seedlings are large enough to transfer to the open air after being hardened off. By cuttings of young shoots in sandy peat, placed in a shady situation under a hand-glass. Also by layers. Usually obtained from the woods.
Kennedya. Leguminosæ.
Seeds may be sown in spring or summer, or cuttings of rather firm side shoots may be made at the same time, and placed in peaty soil, in a close, warm frame.
Kentia. Palmæ.
Increased by seeds, placed in light, sandy soil, with heat.
Kentucky Coffee-tree. See [Gymnocladus].