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IMPROVED RUBICON CARROT 
(See Colored Plate opposite) 
This beautiful half-long stump-root Carrot originated in Rhode 
Island. It is the result of careful breeding, and in shape and 
color most desirable. The Carrots grow about the same length 
as the well-known Danvers, but thicker, and are rich dark orange 
in color, very sweet and of a mild flavor. It is remarkably clean- 
skinned, grows evenly and is easily pulled; besides it is also a 
good keeper. Grows best in a soft, deep and mellow soil, which 
has been well manured. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }1b., 60 
cts.; lb., $2.00. 
TRIANON SELF-FOLDING 
COS LETTUCE, OR ROMAINE 
SALAD 
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This is the Lettuce that is served at the best hotels and restau- 
rants under the name of ‘‘Romaine salad.’’ It differs from 
ordinary Lettuce by the shape of the leaves, which are elongated, 
spoon-shaped and very crisp. It is grown in the same manner 
as Cabbage Lettuce, but does not make a solid head. Sow seed 
early in the spring in good soil, and when plants have three 
leaves thin out to stand about four inches apart in the row, and 
when plants are of a sufficient size the leaves should be drawn 
together and tied, in order to blanch the inner ones. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.00. 
DREER’S CRIMSON BALL 
RADISH 
(See Colored Plate opposite) 
Much care has been given the selections of the many varie- 
ties of this type of Radish, as it is the shape and size most 
desired. This variety embraces everything that goes to make 
np a perfect Radish, both in size, shape and quality. The shape 
is that of the true red turnip Radish, color crimson and flesh is 
of a mild and pleasant flavor. It is a splendid variety for home 
use, as it grows rapidly and is very uniform in size and shape. 
«Crimson Ball’’ has been a favorite with many of our customers 
ever since its introduction, and may be used for forcing under 
glass as well as for growing outside in the garden, and will make 
fine Radishes even during the hot summer months. 
cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 
Pkt., 10 
EXTRA EARLY JERSEY 
WHITE BUSH SQUASH 
(See Colored Plate opposite) 
An improved strain of the old White Bush Squash, the result of . 
selections made for a number of years by a prominent gardener. 
It grows in the bush form, and is enormously productive. The 
Squashes mature fully ten days earlier than the old sort, and are 
of good size. They show less ridge or scallop, being better filled 
out, and contain a larger amount of flesh than the parent vari- 
ety. The Squashes cook well and the flavor is delicious. This 
is the same type of Squash as is called ‘“Cymling”’ in the south, 
but so much improved that it should not be compared with the 
old-time sort. Pkt., 10cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $ lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
PIMIENTO PEPPER 
The sweetest Pepper grown, as it does not contain the 
slightest trace of fieriness. The plants are productive and , 
Peppers medium size and of a shape which is desirable for 
filling, and when prepared in this manner they are delicious. 
It may also be used in preparing salads and for flavoring, in 
which case it will add a fresh and delightful flavor. The flesh 
is quite thick and the Pepper may be scalded for peeling the 
skin off. When fully ripe the Peppers are a brilliant red color 
and very attractive. It is largely grown in some sections for 
canning, and, either canned or fresh from the vine, it will be 
found very useful in making salads. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 40cts.; 
oz., 75 cts.; 4 Ib., $2.25. For Plants, see page 211. 
LONG CREAM 
WEGETABLE MARROW 
The fruits are oblong in shape, skin smooth and creamy white. 
It is a vine sort and very productive. The Marrow Squashes 
are largely grown in England, and should be more generally 
used in this country, as the quality is exceedingly delicious, 
far superior to the ordinary summer Squash. They grow well 
anywhere if a liberal supply of manure is dug into the hills and 
plenty of moisture supplied. When the fruits are nearly half- 
grown the flesh is very tender and marrowy, and may be pre- 
pared for the table either cooked in same manner as ordinary 
squash or fried, in which manner it is far superior to the Egg 
Plant. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 35 cts. } lb., $1.00. 
