Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Panais, Fr. 1^^ ««01^ 1 Y>0 Chirivia, S?. 



Pastinaca, Ital. jL cLkoLmI^JO Pastinake, Ger. 



A Sweet Fall and Winter Vegetable 

 Culture —Parsnips are a valuable fall and winter vegetable. Parboiled, then split and browned 

 in butter they are delicious. Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil conditions permit. 

 Space the drills 2 feet apart and cover the seed about J-inch deep if planted in moderately light soil. 

 Cover less in heavy clay. Thin the young seedlings to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row and 

 cultivate thoroughly throughout the growing season. Their flavor is improved after being touched 

 with frost. For winter use store in pits or cellars where they are easily accessible. Health Value 

 of Fresh Parsnips: Calories per lb. 294, Vitamins A, B, Proteins 1.6%, Carbohydrates 13.5%, 

 Fats .5%, Calcium .059%, Iron .00077%. 



609 All American. A new and very 

 fine strain developing clean white roots 

 of tender, sweet quality. Free from fiber 

 and with only a small core. Deeply hollow- 

 crowned. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 60c; 

 lb. $2.00. 



608 Large Sugar or Hollow Crown. 



The standard Parsnip extensively grown in 

 the home garden and for market. Tlie 

 creamy white roots grow 10 to 12 inches long 

 and have smooth, tender, sweet flesh. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; i lb. 35c; lb. $1.15. 



611 Short Thick. This is a half-long Parsnip of the regular hollow-crown type, 

 long. Early and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 70c; lb. $2.00. 



6 to 7 inches 



Short Thick Parsnip 



Piment, Fr. II^^^v^v^^^va Pimiento, Sp. 



Peperone, Ital. A 6£J|J6I^ Pfefer, Ger. 



One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants 

 Culture — Sow seed in flats indoors or under glass in March; 

 transplant seedlings when 2 to 3 inches high into other flats, 4 

 inches apart each way or into individual pots, either clay or paper, 

 to encourage good root systems. When the weather has become 

 thoroughly settled and danger from belated freezes is over (about 

 corn planting time), transplant to open ground in warm, rich, and 

 well-prepared soil, placing rows 3 feet apart, with plants 2 feet 

 apart in the rows. Health Value of Fresh Green Peppers: Calories 

 per lb. 109; vitamins A, B, C; proteins 1.1%; calcium .006%; 

 carbohydrates 4.6%;; iron .0004%; fats .1%. 



Large Sweet Peppers 



711 California Wonder. Deservedly popular in all parts of 

 the country. The sturdy, upright plants bear 6, 7 or 8 smooth, 

 blocky, crimson fruits of immense size. They measure about 

 4J inches in length and 4 inches across. The outstanding feature 

 of the fruits, however, is the remarkable thickness of their 

 sweet walls. Fine for stuffing or salads. A late variety. 

 Pkt. 15c; I oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. S1.75. 



722 Chinese Giant. The very large fruits are deep green 

 turning to bright scarlet. The thick flesh is remarkably sweet. 

 The latest maturing Pepper, requiring a long season of growth, 

 but widely grown for its heavy cropping qualities. Pkt. 15c; 

 5 oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $1.75. 



723 Early Giant. This is the earliest large sweet Pepper 

 which will mature in sections too cold to grow any of the other 

 large sorts. Thick-walled fruits, 4 inches across and 4J to 5 

 inches long. Has a delightfully mild and sweet flavor and 

 is of a bright red color. Pkt. 15c; \ oz. 40c; oz. 65c; i lb. SI. 90. 



726 Golden Dawn. A mild and sweet yellow Pepper. 

 Very attractive. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c; oz. 70c; \ lb. $2.25. 



709 Large Bell or Bull Nose. A very popular large early 

 scarlet variety and a favorite pickling sort. The thick flesh 

 has a remarkably mild flavor. Blunt-ended fruits, 3 inches 

 long. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; oz. 40c; i lb. $1.25. 



732 Pimiento. The sweetest Pepper grown, with remark- 

 ably thick walls of crisp, tasty flesh. The plants are productive. 

 The medium-size, heart-shaped peppers are particularly de- 

 sirable for stufling. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; oz. 40c; i lb. $1.25. 



738 Ruby Giant or Worldbeater. A very useful variety 

 for the home garden, h. cross between Ruby King and Chinese 

 Giant. The fruits grow to a large size and are very mild. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. $1.50. 



740 Ruby King. This popular sort now is a favorite in all 

 sections. The fruits are about five inches long. Thick and 

 mild flesh of a dark green while young, turning to ruby red 

 when ripe. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 40c; i lb. $1.25. 



741 Squash or Tomato. Fruits about 2 to 3 inches in 

 diameter, flat, and slightly ribbed. Thick sweet flesh of splendid 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. $1.75. 



Hot and Ornamental Peppers 



715 Celestial. Compact plants, covered with small, conical, 



hot fruits ranging in color from purple to brilliant red. Pkt. 15c; 



\ oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. SI. 50. 

 712 Long Red Cayenne. The long, slender pods are 



bright red and very pungent. Used extensively in sauces 



and pickles. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. $1.50. 

 735 Red Cherry. A late variety with erect, scarlet, hot, 



small, round fruits. Pkt. 15c; } oz. 40c; oz. 75c; i lb. $2.50. 

 728 Red Japan Cluster. Small, slender, hot fruits of bright 



red color. Pkt. 15c; \ oz. 40c; oz. 75c; i lb. $2.25. 

 718 Small Chili. Red, conical, very hot fruits, about 2 



inches long. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 40c; oz. 75c; \ lb. S2.25. 

 744 Tabasco. Small and very hot. Used in vinegar or sauce. 



Pkt. 15c; J oz. 40c; oz. 75c; i lb. $2.25. 



746 Mixed. A useful mixture of small-fruited, hot varie- 

 ties. For sauces, pickles, or decorative uses. Pkt. 15c; i oz. 

 30c; oz. SOc; i lb. $1.50. 



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