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EARLY FORTUNE CUCUMBER 



Cucumbers o£ the "White Spine" type arc most desirable. 

 This variety was discovered in a field of "Davis Perfect" and 

 is now so thoroughly established that large fields do not show- 

 any variation either in plant or fruit. The Cucumbers are sHghtly 

 longer than "Arlington White Spine," more cylindrical in shape, 

 with very dark green skin and thick flesh, which is tender and 

 crisp, making it especially good for slicing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., SI. 75. 



KLONDIKE CUCUMBER 



This valuable variety is one of the best for slicing, and will 

 produce Cucumbers equal in appearance to the hot-house grown 

 specimen. The color is rich dark green with light striping at 

 the end, and the fruits grow to a uniform size, measuring about 

 seven inches in length and two inches thick when in good con- 

 dition for use. It matures early and continues bearing for a long 

 time, and the vines make such a healthy and vigorous growth 

 that they produce a good crop even in a poor season, when many 

 other varieties fail on account of unseasonable weather. It is a 

 good variety to use while small for pickles, as 

 the fruits are verj' firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 ilb., 45 cts.; lb., SI. 50. 



FINOCCHIO, or 

 FLORENCE FENNEL 



A delicious vegetable which should be more 

 largely grown. It is extensively used in Italy as a 

 salad, and also may be ser\'ed boiled. When the 

 enlargement of leaf stalk, at base of stem, is about 

 the size of a hen's egg it should be earthed up so as 

 to cover half of it, and in about ten days cutting 

 for use may be commenced and continued as the 

 plants increase in growth. The flavor is somewhat 

 like celerj-, but it has a sweet taste and dehcate 

 odor. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz.,30ct5.; ilb.,S1.00. 



FRENCH 

 UNRIVALED LETTUCE 



A sure-heading variety which is suitable for 

 growing at any season. Forms large, compact, 

 buttery heads, and is slow to shoot to seed. The 

 general character is simDar to "Big Boston," except 

 that the color is a lighter green and leaves are not 

 tinged with brown, may be grown in cold frames 

 like "Big Boston," but is most valuable for grow- 

 ing in the open ground during spring and sumrrer. 

 The seed we supply was secured from the originator 

 in France and produces heads which are far su- 

 perior in every way to those grown from American 

 grown seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; j lb., 

 $1.25. 



DREER'S 

 ALL-HEART LETTUCE 



Introduced by us several years ago, this variety of head lettuce 

 has continually grown in the favor of both private and market 

 gardeners and is the most reliable hard-heading lettuce ever intro- 

 duced, far superior to all other varieties of cabbage-lettuce. It is 

 adapted to both spring and summer use, as it withstands intense 

 heat and forms magnificent large heads with leaves closely set, 

 extremely solid heart, even before it is half grown. The color is a 

 beautiful yellowish-green and the flavor is excellent, being rich 

 and buttery. This is the very best Lettuce for the private garden 

 and will satisfy all who grow it. Pkt., 10 cts.; 5 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; J lb., S1.25. For Plants, see page 212. 



DREER'S PRIZETAKER LEEK 



A fine large variety of Leek, which is very mild and tender. 

 The Leeks grow very long and thick and are pure -white in color. 

 On account of its size and attractive appearance, this is an ideal 

 one for growing to show at exhibitions and has won many prizes. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



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