Dreer’s Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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Early Oval and Long Radishes 
783 French Breakfast. This old reliable sort is as popular 
today as it ever has been. It is ready for use within 25 days 
after sowing. The oblong, agreeably pungent roots have a 
bright pink skin with the lower portion shading into pure 
white. It does well outside or under glass. Always producing 
uniform handsome roots with crisp white and juicy flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; $ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
773 Cincinnati Market. This we believe is the finest 
long spring Radish producing roots which are larger than the 
old Long Scarlet besides having a smaller top. They mea- 
sure 6 to 7 inches long and have a clear bright red skin. The 
beautiful crisp white flesh retains its luscious eating qualities 
even when the roots are fully grown. Ready in 30 to 35 : 
days. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25. Branch realiact 
Summer Radishes 
This class requires longer to perfect the product but the roots have firmer flesh and 
remain in fit table condition very much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 
768 Beckert’s Chartier. An exceedingly handsome deep scarlet sort, 7 or 8 inches 
long, shading to a clear white at the tip. Has beautiful icy white flesh of a crisp texture. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
814 Dreer’s White Delicacy. Produces a large and handsome root, 5 to 6 inches long, 
thick at top and gradually tapering to a point. Pure white flesh of fine flavor and crisp 
texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
785 Icicle. Makes Radishes from four to five inches long and half to three-quarter 
inch thick. Matures earlier than any other long white Radish. Pure white, almost 
transparent, and very tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
790 Long White Vienna or Lady Finger. Skin and flesh are pure white. Slightly 
longer than Icicle, growing from 6 to 7 inches long, with part of the root produced above 
ground. Crisp and of rapid growth. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } 1b. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
822 White Strasburg. Grows about 5 inches long and measures 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter at the shoulder. Remains firm and brittle longer than most other varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 3 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
824 White Stuttgart. An immense top-shaped Radish of a clear white color. Fine 
for summer and fall use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 3} Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Winter Radishes 
Generally sown around July 1, the same 
as Turnips. The Chinese type develops 
most rapidly, while the Spanish sorts re- 
quire about 3 months to reach full size, but 
they keep well. 
787 Long Black Spanish. Eight or 
9 inches long and 23 or 3 inches thick 
at the top. Black skin and solid white 
flesh. Late and very hardy. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
807 Round Black Spanish. Good 
specimens are almost round and mea- 
sure 3 to 4 inches through. Black skin. 
White, solid, pungent flesh of crisp 
texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; $ Ib. 45c; lb. 
$1.25. 
810 Scarlet China. Also known as 
Rose China Winter. The oblong roots 
grow 4 to 5 inches long and two inches 
thick at lower end. They are a bright 
rose color. Crisp, white, pungent flesh. 
A splendid winter variety. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
812 White Chinese or Celestial. 
When fully developed the cylindrical 
roots are 6 to 7 inches long and 2 inches 
thick. Solid, crisp flesh of delightfully 
ms sxe mild flavor. Pure white skin and flesh. 
White Chinese Winter Radish Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15; ¢ lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
Salsify 
or Vegetable Oyster 
Salsifis, FR. Salsifi, Sp. 
Barba di becco, Ita. Haferwurzel, GER. 
One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 
Culture —Succeeds best in light, well- 
enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring 
in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and 
water liberally with a fine spray or sprinkler. 
Thin to 4 inches in rows. Used the same as 
Carrots, or after they have been boiled make 
into cakes and fry like oysters which they 
resemble in flavor. Cultivate the same as 
Carrots or Parsnips. Hardy and can remain 
in the ground all winter for early spring use, 
but the white variety should be taken up 
before it starts new growth. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches 
long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- 
sembling a good-sized Parsnip. It is very 
mild and delicately flavored, hence very 
popular. The young leaves may be used 
as salad. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; oz. 30c; 
+ Ib. 85c; lb. $3.00. 
834 Long Black or Scorzonera. 
Though not a true Salsify this is grown 
and used in exactly the same way. Has a 
long, fleshy taproot with a black skin. 
The leaves are broad and the flesh is 
creamy white. The roots may be left in 
the ground till needed for the table, in- 
creasing in size without losing their fine 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 4 IB. 
$1.00; Ib. $3.50. 
Henry A. Dreer 1306 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, Pa. 96 
