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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



PARSNIP. 



Pastinake, Ger. Fanais, Fr. Pastinaca o Chi7-ivia, Sp. 

 One ounce for 200 feet of drill, 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 



>\.,'^fc /• ,. Sow as early in the spring as the 



weather will admit, in drills 15 inches 

 ^ apart and \ inch deep, in a rich, deep 



^^^^^^T/^^^^^ soil ; thin out to 6 inches apart in the 

 rows. The quality of the roots is im- 

 proved by leaving them in the ground 

 over winter for spring use. Secure 

 enough in pits or cellars for immediate 

 needs. Valuable for feeding stock as 

 well as for table use. 



Liarge Siig'ar, or Hollow 

 CrOAVn. The best variety ; roots 

 long, very smooth, white, tender, 

 sugaiy, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 60 

 cts. 



Student. A good, half-long vari- 

 ety, smooth, sweet and of delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 

 Hollow Crown. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



PEPPER. 



Pfeffer, Ger. Piment, Fr. Pimiciito, 3p. 



Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and 

 meats. The large varieties are mainly used for this purpose 

 and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn 

 and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited 

 sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot-beds in March or 

 April, or on a warm sheltered border in May, anri when the 

 season is favorable transplant in good, rich, mellow ground. 



Ruby King. 



Liarg-e Sweet Bell, or Mountain. A large early 



variety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshv. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. $3.00. 

 Kuby King'. A good variety for Mangoes or pickling as 

 it is not too fiery. A productive sort. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00. 



Pkocupp b LfI^NT 



Procopp'S Giant. Grows uniformly to a very large size, 

 measuring from 8 to 9 inches long, of a brilliant scarlet 

 color; flesh very thick and moderately hot. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. §1.25, lb. §400. 



Golden Dawn. A magnificent yellow Pepper of the bell 

 class ; mild and sweet. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00. 



Ked Cluster. One of the most desirable Peppers. It 

 bears its bright scarlet fruit in numerous clusters. As a 

 decorative plant for the flower garden it will be found very 

 useful, as its brilliant scarlet fruit makes a charming con- 

 trast with its deep green leaves. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. $3.00. 



Coral Gem. Beautiful little pods of shining red color, S( 

 thickly set as to give it the appearance of a bouquet ot 

 coral. Pkt. 10 cis., oz. 50 cts. 



Celestial. 



Celestial. One of the most prolific of- the Peppers. The 

 pods are borne upright; are conical in shape, and vary in 

 color from creamy white when unripe to brilliant scarlet 

 when ready for picking. Whether for culinary or decora- 

 tive purposes, it will be found verv useful. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. §1.25, lb. §4.00. 



Red Clierry. A beautiful ornamental variety, fruit round, 

 of a rich glossy scarlet color, veiy hot and used for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00. 



Long- Red Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of bright 

 red color, verv productive and hot. 



Pkt. 10 CIS., oz. 30 Gts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00. 



Small Cllili. Red conical pods about 2 inches long, very 

 hot and prolific ; used for seasoning and sauces. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., ^ "lb. $1.00. 



We pay postage on Fluwer and Garden Seeds except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. 



