Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Broccoli 



Chou-Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, Sp. 



Cavol Broccolo, Ital. Spar gel Kohl, Ger. 



Used in the same manner as Cauliflower and the method of 

 culture is the same. It thrives best in rich soil and during cool 

 weather, and is greatly aided in its growth by frequent hoeing 

 and watering. Sow seed in hotbed in January or February and 

 transplant into cold frames, 2 or 3 inches each way. Set out in 

 open ground early in spring, about 2J feet apart. To obtain the 

 best flavor, Broccoli should be cooked soon after being cut. 

 One ounce will produce about 1500 plants. 



180 White Cape. An excellent variety, forming heads of a 

 creamy white color and of good flavor. We have obtained an 

 excellent strain of this, the heads being quite equal to good 

 Cauliflower. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 35c: oz. 60c; \ lb. $1.75. 



179 Sprouting Broccoli 

 "Calabrese" 



Rich in Iron and other Tonic Qualities 



This fine, easily grown 

 vegetable is now seen in 

 all better produce stores 

 and markets. It has 

 proved exceptionally 

 popular since it resembles 

 Cauliflower, yet the taste 

 is more refined and the 

 texture finer and more 

 tender. Furthermore it 

 is easy to grow and very 

 wholesome. 



It gives a welcome change from the 

 usual "greens" and its distinctive 

 flavor and high tonic qualities merit 

 for it space in every garden. For an 

 early crop sow seeds in the hotbed or 

 greenhouse in February or March and 

 transplant like Cabbage. For fall use 

 sow outdoors in May and transplant 

 later 30 inches apart each way. 

 Pkt. 15c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $1.75. 



Chinese or Celery Cabbage 



A Piquant Flavored Salad 



Chinese Cabbage is a most delectable and palatable vegetable, 

 forming a compact, elongated, tightly folded head that is good 

 all the way through. DeHcious served as salad with French 

 dressing, or like cole slaw, with mayonnaise. The green portion 

 of the leaves may also be served like Spinach, while the heavy 

 midribs are very palatable cooked like Swiss Chard or Asparagus. 

 We offer the two best sorts. Seeds should not be sown before the 

 middle of July, as early grown plants soon shoot to seed. 



222 Wong Bok. This produces a large, broad, solid, and 

 compact head and is entirely self folding so that the heads 

 need no tying up or blanching of any kind. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 25c; 

 oz. 40c; I lb. $1.00. 



223 Improved Peking. The head is long and compact, 

 and all but the outer leaves blanch a creamy white. Very crisp 

 and tender, and in every way adapted to the home garden. We 

 have recently secured a much improved strain and recommend 

 a trial. Success is certain if grown for a fall crop by sowing 

 between mid-July and early August. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 25c; 

 oz. 40c; \ lb. $1.00. 



The three "greens" listed on this page are of the utmost 

 value. They are rich in mineral salts and add variety to the 

 dinner table. Brussels Sprouts is one of the finest fall and 

 winter greens. Sprouting Broccoli is well on the road to popu- 

 larity. Chinese Cabbage is a choice "green" to be served 

 cooked or as salad. 



Brussels Sprouts 



Cliou de Bruxelles, Fr. Rosen Kohl, Ger. 

 Cavolo, Ital. Bretons de Bruselas, Sp. 



Tender Fall and Winter Greens 



Culture — Sow seed for plants in frames or open ground. Set 

 plants in early spring, and for succession up to July, making rows 

 3 feet apart and having the plants stand 1| to 2 feet apart in the 

 row. Cultivate same as Cabbage. South of Pennsylvania grow 

 only as fall or winter crop. One ounce will produce about 

 2500 plants. 



Dreer's Select Matchless 



183 Dreer's Select Matchless. A very choice select strain 

 of this delicious vegetable with tightly folded sprouts produced 

 all along the stem. The small spoon-shaped leaves wrap 

 around one another and form solid, round heads from the bottom 

 up. If the lower ones are cut for use, additional heads will 

 form in succession up to the top of the stem. Very tender and 

 tasty. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 25c; oz. 40c; J lb. $1.15. 



182 Long Island Half-Dwarf. This is an American 

 variety that endures our climatic condition better than the 

 foreign sorts and it is much freer from mildew and aphids. 

 The plants are of compact growth with the stem set solidly 

 with large, tightly folded sprouts. Produces a heavy crop of 

 tasty and tender sprouts. Pkt. 10c; §• oz. 20c; oz. 35c; J lb. 90c. 



Chinese 9"'"'^ 



Include some of the newer vegetables in your garden this year 



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