DREER'S SEEDS have been for Eighty-four Years a Standard Among the Best Gardeners at this Country 



for both Purity and Excellence 



The Cultured Directions given in this book are for growing Vegetables in the latitude of Philadelphia. Persons living 

 in a more Southern latitude should start earlier, while those living farther north should begin to plant later. 



Hotbeds and Cold Frames should be more generally used, even by those having small gardens. The hotbed is especi- 

 ally valuable in the Spring for starting the plants of early vegetables and many flowers, thus having them ready to set out as soon 

 as the ground is in condition. We have prepared a leaflet on "Making and Care for Hotbed and Cold Frames," and will 

 gladly mail a copy free to any who write for it or request it on their order. 



Articliolte Plants and Moots 



Plants of Dreer's Selected Large Green Artichoke. 



Artichokes are not always satisfactory when grown from seed, 

 owing to the numerous undesirable types thus produced. We 

 have arranged to furnish plants of this variety, which is the 

 best kind sold in the Paris market. They should be set out 

 in April or May, when soil is in condition, in rows 3 feet 

 apart, 2 to 3 feet apart in row, care being taken to press the 

 earth around plant closely, but not plant too deep. Per doz., 

 $1.50; per 100, lip.OO, by express. Ready April and May. 



Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Sp. Artischoke, Ger. 



Large Green Globe. The scales and bottom of flower head 

 are eaten either boiled, or raw as a salad. The young suckers 

 are sometimes tied together, blanched, and served like Aspar- 

 agus. The plants thrive best in deep, rich soil, and are set 

 in rows 3 feet apart and 2 to 3 feet apart in the row. The 

 crowns should be covered with coal ashes in winter to shed 

 water, and over these a covering of leaves, held in place by 

 earth or litter. When spring arrives remove leaves, but do 

 not disturb ashes until signs of growth appear, after which 

 the ashes should be spread out over the ground. Seeds may 

 be sown indoors and plants potted same as the Tomato and 

 set out in April or May, or can be sown in hills outside, and 

 thinned out to one plant in hill. Pkt., 15 cts. ; oz., 75 cts. ; 

 I lb., $2.00. 



ASPARAGUS SEED 



Asperge, Fr. Esparrago, Sp. Spar gel, Ger. 



One ounce will produce about 200 plants; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre 



Leaflet on Asparagus Culture, giving directions for pre- 

 paring the bed, planting and cultivating, also winter treat- 

 ment of the plants will be mailed free to all applicants. 



Pedigreed Washington. See specialties, page 3. Pkt., 

 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 



DREER'S Eclipse Asparagus. This variety is the result 

 of a most careful selection, and "breeding up," to the large 

 type, yet retaining that delicate light green color and tender 

 quality desired. We consider it the best of all. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.15. 



Argenteuil. Very popular in France, and extensively grown 

 for the Paris market. The stalks grow to a mammoth size, 

 sometimes weighing as much as 4 ounces each. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Palmetto. An early green variety, prolific and very good 

 quality. It produces the large stalks at a very early season, 

 and continues to do so for a long time. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; J- lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.15. 



Conover's Colossal. A large green variety, very tender and 

 good. An old and reliable variety which is still largely grown. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 els.; i lb., 35 cts.; II)., $1.15. 



Columbian Mammoth White. This variety produces large 

 white stalks of excellent quality, being tender and of good 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



ASPARAGUS MOOTS (See page 212) 



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