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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



...A FEW SPECIALTIES IN... 



VEGETABLE SEEDS— For Forcing-. 



English Forcing Cucumber ROCHFORD'S MARKET. 



We sent out this variety the first time in the fall of 1897 ; it was tried by most of the prominent 

 forcers around Philadelphia, who pronounced it the best of all forcing sorts. Produces, long, 

 landsome fruits, and can always be depended upon to produce a goud crop. Packet of 10 seeds, 

 25 cts.; per 100 seeds, $2.25. 



We aiso supply seed of other leading English Forcing Cucumbers, as follows : Covent Gar- 

 den Favorite, Lockie'S Perfection, in packets containing 10 seeds, 25 cts. per packet; or 

 100 seeds for $2.25. Also Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, Telegraph 

 (Rollison's), in packets containing 10 seeds, 20 cts. per packet; or 100 seeds for §1.75. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN BEET. 



j^r^S An improved strain of the Egyptian Beet, specially recommended as an extra early sort. It is 

 ^^S^-vjmuch thicker than the original strain, of better color and quality, .besides being smoother. Tested 



alongside of many other strains of this popular Beet, ours has always been the best. (See cut.) 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



DREER'S EXCELSIOR BEET. 



Dreer's Excelsior is fully as early as any variety of turnip-shape Beet known, and produces 

 Beets of uniform shape and size. The flesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and tender, retaining 

 all these qualities until it has attained an advanced age; even then it is entirely free from woodi- 

 ness. We recommend this variety for the private garden, as well as for market gardeners' use. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts ; £ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



LETTUCE FOR FORCING. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but 

 nearly twice as large ; desirable for forcing 

 frames and for spring and fall outdoor planting. 

 Pkt.. 10 cts.: oz., 25 cts.; Jib., 70 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improve- 

 ment on the Boston Market, larger in size, 

 crisp and tender quality, most desirable for 

 forcing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Silver Ball. This is one of the best all-the- 

 year-round Lettuce we know of. It is an ex- 

 cellent variety, as well for early spring and 

 summer use as for winter forcing. The heads 

 are silvery white, very firm and compact. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz , 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



CARDINAL GLOBE RADISH. 



Our seed of this leading forcing Radish is the purest on the 

 market, having been continually improved both in color and 

 shape. The Radishes grow globular in shape, and are of a most 

 brilliant cardinal red color. Il also does well in open ground. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.; \ lb.. 30 cts, lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



Rochford's 

 Market 



Cucumber. 





THE BEST FORCING TOMATOES 



Best Of All. (See cut. ) This is strictly a forcing Tomato, 

 and for the purpose is far superior to either the Lorillard or 

 Mayflower. The vines grow strong and healthy, and pro- 

 duce Tomatoes in heavy bunches at short distances all over 

 the plant. The fruits grow to a good size, are very solid and 

 firm, containing but few seeds ; color deep scarlet. Pkt., 15 

 cts ; i oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Lorillard (Forcing). A good sort for forcing under glass as 

 well as for outdoor culture; bright red, smooth, early. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



riayf lower. Excellent for forcing or outside use; medium 

 size ; bright red. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



The "Best of All" Tomato. 



The best methods of growing vegetables through the winter 

 and early spring are fully described in our book, " Vege- 

 tables Under Glass." Price, 25 cts., postpaid, or. free with 

 cash orders amounting to $2 50 or over. 



