Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Radish— Continued 



Early Oval and Long Varieties 



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; i lb. 40c; lb. SI. 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 meas- 

 ure 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. '40c; lb. $1.25. 



French Breakfast 



Summer Radishes 



This class requires longer to perfect the product but the roots have firmer flesh and 

 remain in fit table condition verj- much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 



768 Beckert's Chartier. An e.xceedingly handsome deep scarlet sort, 7 to 8 inches 

 long, shading to a clear white at the tip. Has beautiful icy white flesh of a crisp texture. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 40c; 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; i lb. 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. ISc; j lb. 40c; lb. $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; j lb. 40c; lb. $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; | lb. 40c; lb. $1.25 



824 White Stuttgart. An immense top-shaped Radish of a clear white color, 

 for summer and fall use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Fine 



White Chinese Winter Radish 



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. 8 or 



9 inches long and 2j or 3 inches thick 

 at the top. Black skin and solid white 

 flesh. Late and very hardy. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



807 Round Black Spanish. Good 

 specimens are almost round and meas- 

 ure 3 to 4 inches through. Black skin. 

 White, solid, pungent flesh of crisp 

 texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; | lb. 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; i 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 

 mild flavor. Pure white skin and flesh. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; I lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



Salsify 



or Vegetable Oyster 



Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. 



Barba di becco, Ital. 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. 



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; oz. 25c; \ lb. 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 wliite. The roots may be left in 

 the ground till needed for the table, in- 

 creasing in size without losing their fine 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c; J lb. 

 $1.00; lb. $3.50. 



Sorrel 



Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Sp. 



Acetosa, It.\i,. Saucrainpfer, Ger. 

 839 Large-Leaved Garden. The 

 largest-leaved and best variety for soups 

 and mixed salads. Has a piquant acid 

 flavor. Also splendid as boiled greens. 

 Sow thinly in shallow drills a foot apart. 

 Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. One 

 ounce for 200 feet of drill. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



Henry A. Dreer 1306 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, Pa, 



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