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BONNY BEST TOMATO 



An attractive early variety, which is valuable for the home 

 garden and for forcing under glass. The fruits, which are pro- 

 duced in clusters, are round, somewhat flattened and ripen evenly 

 to the stem; the color is bright scarlet, flesh firm, solid and of 

 excellent flavor for so early and productive a variety. This 

 Tomato is now being extensively used by leading canning concerns, 

 who value it highly for their purpose. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; 

 oz,, 40cts.; ilb.. S1.25. For Plants, see page 212. 



CRIMSON BALL RADISH 



This variety embraces everj'thing that goes to make up a perfect 

 Radish, both in size, shape and quality. The shape is that of the 

 true red turnip Radish, color crimson and flesh is of a mild and 

 pleasant flavor. It is a splendid variety for home use, as it grows 

 rapidly and is very uniform in size and shape. "Crimson Ball" has 

 been a favorite with many of our customers ever since its introduc- 

 tion, and may be used for forcing under glass as well as for growing 

 outside in the garden, and will make fine Radishes even during the 

 hot summer months. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



WITLOOF CHICORY, 



The last ten years have seen this salad make rapid strides in 

 popularity among salad connoisseurs. While nothing excels well 

 grown butterhead Lettuces, in quality as i salad, Witloof Chicory 

 undeniably has a flavor not found in ordinary lettuces and it is this 

 peculiar aromatic flavor which causes it to be so highly prized. 



Seeds should be sown outdoors in rows two feet apart just like 

 those of any other root crop. As a matter of fact the cultivation of 

 the plants is very much like that of carrots or parsnips, the young 

 plants should be thinned out to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the 

 row, depending entirely on the richness of the soil. Cultivate like 



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A Salad "fit for a king" — Witloof Chicory or French Endive 



DREER'S IMPERIAL 



LONG STANDING 



KALE 



A beautifully curled and crimped sort, of 

 strong, vigorous spreading habit, perfectly 

 hardy, attractive appearance, bright green 

 color and very productive. A most desirable 

 vegetable which should be in every home 

 garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; Jib., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



PERFECTED WHITE 

 PLUME CELERY 



A leader for earliness and more largely 

 grown, both by the market gardener and for 

 home use, than any other early sort. For use 

 during the fall and early winter it will prove 

 satisfactory to all who grow it. Makes a 

 quick growth and the leaves are of a bright 

 green color with clear white tips, very at- 

 tractive in appearance when ready for use. 

 As the plants make their growth, both stalks 

 and leaves turn white and require very little 

 earthing up in order to thoroughly blanch the stalks. Stalks are 

 of rather slender shape, while the quality is excellent, being crisp, 

 brittle and of splendid flavor. For early use it is preferable 

 than the large and coarse green varieties which require much 

 more labor in blanching. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 

 cts.; i lb., $1.75. 



DREER'S EARLIEST WHITE 

 OLIVE RADISH 



The beautiful shape and quick growth make this the most 

 desirable of the white olive-shaped sorts. It may be grown in the 

 garden, or used for forcing, and in either case will produce roots 

 of a size suitable for use within 24 days. In fact we believe it to be 

 the earliest white olive-shaped Radish in existence, and are quite 

 sure that it will please all who desire a quality product in the 

 shortest possible time. The skin is an attractive, transparent ivory- 

 white and the flesh sparkling white, very crisp, tender and juicy. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



OR FRENCH ENDIVE 



any other root crop and if a seed stalk should appear here and 

 there, simply cut it out. 



Along end of October, before heavy frosts do damage, dig up the 

 roots which in good soil will grow to be 12 inches long by 3 inches in 

 diameter at the crown. They somewhat resemble a well grown 

 parsnip. Cut off the tops to within an inch of the crown of the 

 plant. Trim the roots at base so that altogether they do not 

 exceed 8 inches in length. Secure a strong box 12 to 14 inches 

 deep, laying it on the side and packing your trimmed roots in it 

 layer fashion. Fill in with soil or sand and place in the ceUar. 



Build up the sides of the 

 box 6 or 8 inches and 

 fill in with dry leaves, 

 shavings, excelsior, or any 

 other material of that sort. 

 Water about once a week. 

 Roots treated in this fashion 

 about November 1st will 

 yield beautiful creamy white 

 sprouts of delicious salad 

 in time for Christmas din- 

 ner. If when cutting care 

 is taken not to cut into the 

 crown, new shoots will be 

 scntupby the roots through- 

 out the winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 ^ oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 J lb., 75 cts.; lb., |2 50. 



