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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



RADISHES- 



- Co7itinued. 



^?iriiiter Varieties. 



ScAKLBT China. 



Xiong' Black Spanish. A 



large, long varietj', one of the 



hardiest, firm in texture, keeping 



until spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 



cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Srouud Black Spanish. Like 



the above, except form. Pkt. 5 



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



75 cts. 

 Liarg-e White Spanish. Of 



milder flavor than the black va- 

 rieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ 



lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Scarlet China. One of the 



best fall and winter varieties, a 



favorite with market gardeners; 



bright rose-color, flesh white, 



firm, and of superior quality. Pkt. 



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



75 cts. 

 Kound Scarlet China. A 



new variety of the China Winter 



Radish. The root is round, of 



a fine scarlet color, of medium 



size, 2j to 3 inches in diameter, 



by as much in length ; the fle.sh 



is pure white and of an agreeable 



and mild flavor. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ct^., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. |1.00. 

 California White Winter. A mammoth variety, grow- 

 ing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Rhabarher, Ger. Rhubarbe, Fr. Ritibarbo Bastardo, Sp. 

 The .stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Sow in 

 April, in drills 1 foot apart ; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out 

 in the rows to 10 inches apart, and transplant the ensuing 

 autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. 

 The ground must be dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet 

 deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart each way, and the follow- 

 ing spring it will be fit for use. In the fall the bed should have 

 a thick dressing of coarse manure, vv'hich is to be dug into the 

 ground in the spring. We recommend those who desire a 

 choice article to procure the roots, which can be set out either 

 in the fall or spring as above described. 

 Liinnjeus. Early, large, tender, and very fine. 

 Pkt. 5 CIS., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Victoria. Very large; the fine.st cooking variety. 

 Pkt.'5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. 



{See Vegetable Plants, etc., page ^T,.) 



SORRKL. 



Large liCaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 

 much used in salads. 



Pkt. cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. -50 cts., lb. $1.50. . 



SALSIFY. 



(Oyster Plant.) 



Haferwurzel oder Bocksbart, Ger. Sahifis, Fr. Ostra Vege- 

 tal 6 Barba Cabruna, Sp. 

 A fine vegetable, used and served as Carrots ; or, after being 

 boiled, made into cakes and fried like oysters, which they re- 



iMiuliikih. 



semble in flavor. Cultivate the same as Carrots and Parsnips ; 

 it is hardy, can remain in the ground all winter for early spring 

 use, but should be taken up before it starts growing; take up a 

 supply for use during the winter. Succeeds best in a light, 

 well-enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 

 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. This^ variety grows 



here to a very large size, and resembles a good sized pars- 

 nip. It is very mild and delicate flavored and has already 

 found its way to popular favor. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts., lb. $150. 



Long" White. The favorite market variety, and the best 

 flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^ lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembling the above ; 

 scrape off the coarse rind, and soak the roots a few hours 

 in cold water before cooking, to extract their bitter taste. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Jib. 60 cts., lb. §2.00. 



Sandwich Island Mamiioth Salsify. 



Dreer's Savoy Spinach. 



SPINACH. 



One ounce for loo feet of drill ; lo to 12 lbs. in drills for 

 an acre. 



Spinate, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Sp. 



This is an important market gardener's crop, of easy culture. 

 For spring and summer use sow either broadcast or in drills 1 

 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be 

 worked, and every two weeks for a succession. For winter and 

 early spring use, sow in September, in well-manured ground ; 

 cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The 

 ground cannot be too rich ; the stronger the ground the more 

 delicate and succulent will be the leaves. Sow the New Zea- 

 land variety in hills 3 feet apart each way, planting three or 

 four seeds to the hill, or they can be started in heat and trans- 

 planted ; it can be cut for use all summer. 



Dreer's Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large 

 Savoy leaved ; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy 

 leaves, the best for family and market purposes, and the 

 best of all sorts for fall sowing. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 

 Long Standing Ronnd Seeded. A new large 

 crimped, thick, fleshy Savoy leaved variety ; will stand two 

 weeks longer than any other sort before shooting to seed ; 

 the best for spring sowing, on account of seeding so late. 

 Pkt. 5 ct3., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 

 Large Leaved Viroflay, A very fine selection of the 

 old lettuce-leaved spinach ; for summer use it is excellent. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The 1 ardiest variety, having 

 smaller leaves ; is not so productive t's the above sorts. 



Pkt. cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 40 cts. 

 Xcw Zealand. This variety en- 

 dures heat and drought, and is the best 

 for summer use ; it produces a large 

 quantity of leaves throughout the sea- 

 son and can be cut from continuously. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts.,. 

 lb. $1.00. 



Add for postage on Radish and Spinach Seed 8 cts. per pound. 



