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COLUMBIA CELERY. 



Ad exceptionally fine, early variety, which for size and shape 

 ■3 unsurpassed. The plant is of medium height, but very stocky, 

 italics are thick, almost round, and resemble Giant Pascal in 

 shape, but are of a rich, yellow color, similar to the well-known 

 3olden Self-blanching, which it resembles very much when 

 Timmed and bunched. It matures early, and its exceedingly 

 -ine flavor and crispness will please even the most critical, 

 -'kt., lOcts.; oz., 60 cts.; J lb., $1.75. 



WINTER KING CELERY. 



The excellent long-keeping qualities of this variety make it 

 iue of the most desirable for winter use, as it may be left in the 

 S'ench for a long time, and will come out in fine condition, 

 fhe plants make a stocky growth, producing stout stalks, which 

 slanch up beautifully. The quality and flavor of this variety 

 squals any of the green celeries. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 

 \ lb., $1.75. 



WITLOOF CHICORY, or 



FRENCH ENDIVE. 



During the winter this is sold by dealers in fancy fruits and 

 regetables as "French Endive," and the large importations 

 luring last winter caused considerable inquiry of us regarding 

 ts culture. In order to grow good "Witloof " the seed should 

 be sown during April in the open ground, in drills 10 or 12 

 'nches apart, in deep, rich soil. Allow the plants to grow until 

 November, keeping free from weeds and watering if necessary. 

 Then take up the roots and trim off the leaves to about 1 J inches 

 iom the neck, break off any shoots which may appear on sides of 

 root, and shorten lower end so that all will be of a uniform length 

 4f 8 to 10 inches. Then plant in a trench 16 to 18 inches deep, 

 placing the roots upright, about IJ inches apart. This will 

 leave the necks of the roots about 8 inches below the level of 

 fround. Fill up the trench with good, light, well-drained soil, 

 4nd, if speedy growth of any portion of the crop is desired, it 

 aay be accomplished by covering with a layer of manure at 

 '.east 16 inches deep. In about 4 or 5 weeks the leaves will 

 attain their proper size, and the manure may be taken off and roots 

 dug up. The blanched head is the edible portion, and should 

 be cut off, leaving a portion of the neck attached to it. Wit- 

 soof is eaten raw or as a salad, and is also sometimes cooked like 

 ordinary Endive. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 50 cts.; 

 rh., $1.75. 



MAY KING LETTUCE. 



This splendid variety of Lettuce originally came from Ger- 

 many, where it is a great favorite. It is very early, and being 

 hardy will stand considerable cold, damp weather. It can be 

 planted out of doors or under glass, and in either case will 

 produce fine, solid heads much sooner than any other variety. 

 The heads are very attractive, outer leaves being yellowish- 

 green, tinged with brown, while inside it is rich golden-yellow. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb,, 76 cts. 



DREER'S 

 "WONDERFUL" LETTUCE. 



We were fortunate in being the introducers of this valuable 

 variety, and the fact that many of those who purchased the seed 

 of "Wonderful" the first time it was offered have continued to 

 include it in their order each spring is an indication of its pleas- 

 ing qualities. It has become a popular variety, particularly in 

 the South, where it withstands extreme heat and forms j>erfect 

 heads of enormous size, which resemble cabbage in their solid- 

 ity, measuring from 12 to 15 inches across, and frequently 

 weighing 2 and 3 pounds each. The quality is superb, being 

 crisp, rich and tender, and it can be depended upo* for all sea- 

 sons. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; J lb., 60 cts. 



