Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Golden Cross Bantam 



Tasty Golden Yellow Sweet or Sugar Corn 



318 Golden Bantam, Tln)ugh many varieties of Sweet Corn have been 

 bred since the introduction of Gohlen Bantam none so far has surpassed 

 it in sweetness and distinct buttery flavor. Its handy size— the ears 

 measure about 6 inches in length — makes it particularly desirable for eating 

 from the cob and its sweet buttery flavor has made it the foremost home 

 garden variety. Another feature is its remarkable earliness. Pkt. 10c; 



1 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $1.65, prepaid. 



323 Golden Gem. As large as Golden Bantam and considered of as 

 line flavor. Suited particularly to cooler sections. Matures its golden- 

 grained ears 7 or 8 days before Golden Sunshine. Has a remarkable short, 

 stout stalk that appeals to most home gardeners. Sweet and toothsome. 

 I'kt. 10c; 1 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 



324 Golden Giant. This is the giant among the yellow varieties with 

 ears measuring 8 inches long. Matures its handsome ears about a week 

 after Golden Bantam. Each cob is tightly set with 16 or 18 rows of sugary, 

 creamy yellow kernels covered by a thin tender skin. Pkt. 10c; ^ lb. 25c; 

 lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $1.65, prepaid. 



322 Golden Sunshine. An e.xtra early variety with stalks growing 

 45 to 5 feet tall. Most important is its earliness; matures its 12 rowed 

 ears 7 to 8 days ahead of those of Golden Bantam, yet the ears are fully 

 an inch longer than that famous variety. Pkt. lOc; § lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 



2 lbs. 70c: 5 lbs. SI. 65, prepail. 



320 Golden Cream Sweet Corn 



This also is known as Golden Country Gentleman as it resembles that 

 variety in having the same shoe-peg-like kernels arranged in an irregular 

 pattern. It is a cross between Country Gentleman and Golden Bantam 

 combining the splendid qualities of these two varieties. The ears are ready 

 for use 85 to 90 days after sowing. The creamy golden kernels have a 

 sweetness that will appeal to the epicure. Also most productive averaging 

 3 ears to the plant. Pkt. 10c; i lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $1.65, 

 prepaid. 



New Disease-Resistant 

 Yellow Varieties of Sweet Corn 



These newly developed varieties are extremely 

 valuable as they have shown high resistance to 

 the destructive Stewart's Disease which has be- 

 come serious in the northeastern states. Their 

 heavy husks also help to protect them against 

 the Corn Ear Worm. The varieties we offer are of 

 the highest quality and uniformity. 



335 Golden Cross Bantam 



Very uniform in habit of growth, size, and 

 maturity. The ears measure 8 inches long and 

 they are closely set with 14 rows of light yellow 

 grains filled with delicious sweet- pulp. Bears 

 2 ears per plant. Pkt. 15c; J lb. 35c; lb. 60c; 

 2 lbs. $1.00, prepaid. 



337 Kingscrost Golden Bantam 



A double cross between inbred strains of 

 Golden Bantam. Of true Golden Bantam form 

 with 8 rows of broad, deep, luscious creamy 

 yellow kernels. Ready for use 10 days earlier 

 than Golden Bantam. Ears 8 inches long. 

 Pkt. 15c; J lb. 35c; lb. 60c; 2 lbs. $1.00, prepaid. 



339 Tendergold 



Also known as Top Cross Golden Sunshine. 

 It is the earliest and largest of the 3 yellow- 

 grained disease-resistant varieties offered here. 

 Ears 7 to 8 inches long set with 12 rows of sweet, 

 creamy yellow I'ernels. Pkt. 15c; -J lb. 3Sc; 

 lb. 60c; 2 lbs. $1.00, prepaid. 



For "Vanguard" thedisease-resist- 

 anl white Sweet Corn see page 80. 



Pop Corn 



Ready in 130 days. 

 Pkt. \ lb. 



351 Queens Golden. ..$0 10 SO 20 



352 White Pearl 10 20 



353 White Rice 10 20 



1 lb. 



2 lbs. 



$0 30 



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$1 25 

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 1 25 



Corn Salad (Fetticus) 



Mavhe, Fr. Valeriana, Ital. Can6nigos,Sv. Feldsalat, Gkr. 



Culture— A very fine and distinct salad or salad condiment 

 of which both leaves and stems are used. This forms with the 

 outer stalks of Celery a delicious mixed salad. Sow in spring 

 in drills 1 foot apart; it will be ready for cutting in six or eight weeks. 

 For winter and early spring use, sow in drills in August and 

 September. Three ounces to 100 feet of drill. 

 355 Largo Seeded. Vigorous grower, producing large 



healthy plants with oval, light green leaves. Makes excellent 



salad, and the whle of the plant can be used. Pkt. 10c; 



oz. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. SI. 75. 



Cresson, Fr. 

 Agretto, Ital. 



Cress 



Berro Mastuerzo, Sp. 

 Garten Kresse, Ger. 



Culture —Easily grown during winter on the greenhouse bench, 

 in frames, pots, or boxes. Splendid for salad, garnishing, or as an 

 addition to lettuce. Sow thickly in rows 3 to 6 inches apart under 

 glass, or for summer 1 foot apart in open ground. Sow often for 

 succession, as it soon runs to seed. 



357 Extra Curled or Peppergrass. Small, finely curled 

 leaves having a very agreeable flavor. Much used in com- 

 bination with White London Mustard or' in salads and sand- 

 wiches, also for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



358 Upland. Has the flavor of Water Cress and will grow in 

 any good moist soil. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 30c; \ lb. $1.00. 



359 Water Cress (.Brunnenkresse). A delicious salad green 

 with slightly pungent flavor. Easily grown in a stream of 

 running water, a ditch, or pond, or in a moist shady situation 

 if liberally watered. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 30c; oz. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25. 



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The new Disease-Resistant varieties of Sweet Corn are of exceptional value 



