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DREER'S SPECIAL CROSBY'S 

 EGYPTIAN BEET 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 This special selection of extra early Beet is as great an improve- 

 ment over the ordinary Crosby Egyptian as the latter variety is 

 over the old-time Egyptian Blood Turnip Beet and is valuable 

 both for the private gardener and those who grow Beets for market. 

 In the production of this seed, selection is not only made for shape, 

 but also for extreme earliness and high quality. The skin is very 

 smooth, bright red and fiesh-vermillion, very sweet and tender. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



DREER'S ARISTOCRAT 

 SUGAR CORN 



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 This variety was grown for a number of years by a gardener 

 who supplied truck to the aristocrats at Newport, R. I., and as 

 it was the finest Sweet Corn that came to market, he found no 

 difficulty in disposing of all he raised. It is an extra early variety, 

 stalks grow 4 to 6 feet high and ears are of large size, measuring 

 8 to 10 inches in length. The grains are extremely sweet and 

 being broad, allow easy scoring with a knife preparatory to butter- 

 ing when eating from the cob. Pkt., 10 cts.; by mail. By express 

 or freight, at purchaser's expense, lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 cts. 

 (if wanted by Parcel Post add as stated on page 24) ; 10 lbs., $3.00. 



DREER'S 

 "WONDERFUL" LETTUCE 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 An extremely desirable variety, particularly for the South, 

 where it withstands extreme heat and forms perfect heads, of 

 enormous size, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring 

 from 12 to IS inches across and frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds 

 each. The outer leaves tightly overlap, and are rich, dark green 

 in color, while the heart blanches up beautifully, and the quality 

 is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. Tliis is the Lettuce which 

 is grown so largely in California and shipped throughout the whole 

 country, and eagerly sought by those who appreciate the best 

 quality. It will produce splendid heads either when planted in the 

 spring, or during the summer and may be depended upon for all 

 seasons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



Early 

 Eight-Weeks 



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NEW PERFECTION RADISH 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 This type of Radish, having red skin with a white tip, has long 

 been a great favorite, and with this variety the white portion ex- 

 tends much farther up than is the case with ordinary Scarlet 

 Turnip White Top Radish. The general contour is turnip-shape, 

 and size medium, very uniform, with flesh crisp, tender and 

 sparkling. The rapidity of its growth recommends "New Per- 

 fection" for growing in the greenhouse, but it is equally as valuable 

 for sowing in the vegetable garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



AVON EARLY TOMATO 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 In our Tomato trials this variety was the first to produce ripe 

 fruits. It is very solid and of a large size for an extra early variety, 

 nearly round, smooth and deep scarlet-red in color, making it 

 attractive to the eye. The quality is very good, being thick- 

 meated, of good flavor and the fruits are not so liable to crack like 

 'other extra early Tomatoes. It is especially useful for first crop 

 in the home garden, and extremely valuable for the market grower, 

 as it ripens at a time when tomatoes are bringing the best prices. 

 Pkt., 20 cts.; Joz., 65cts.; oz., $1.00; ^ lb., $3.50. For Plants, 

 see page 212. 



EARLY EIGHT-WEEKS PEA 



Our grower writes to us concerning this new Pea as follows: 

 "For the private gardener, who demands a first early dwarf Pea of 

 good quality, the Early Eight-Weeks is very desirable." In our 

 Pea Trials, it was ready for picking before any of the other extra 

 early varieties and the quality all that could be asked for in a 

 smooth extra early Pea. The vines were very dwarf, growing 

 only 12 to 15 inches in height and loaded down with the well 

 filled pods, which were quite large in size for so early a variety. 

 The pods should be picked from vines while they are in a young 

 state of growth, at which time the peas are exceedingly tender and 

 of a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., by mail. By express or 

 freight, at purchaser's expense, lb., 50 cts.; 2 lbs., 90 cts. (if 

 wanted by Parcel Post add as stated on page 37); 10 lbs., $4.00. 



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 filhng, prepared in which 

 manner they are delicious. It may also be used in salads and for 

 flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; i lb., $2.25. 

 For Plants, see page 212. 



