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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



Fastinake, Gek. 



PARSNIP. 



PanaU, Fk. Pa^tinaca 6 (JtirivU. 



Sp. 



Sow as early in tlie spring as the 

 weather will admit, in drills 15 

 inches apart and h inch deep, in a 

 rich, deep soil ; thin out to 6 inches 

 apart iu the rows. Tlie quality of 

 the roots is improved by leaving 

 them in the ground over winter for 

 spring use. Secure enough in pits 

 or cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valual)le for feeding stock as well 

 as for table use. 



Larg;e Sugar, or Hollow 

 Crown. The best variety; 

 roots long, very smooth, wiiite, 

 tender, sugary, and of e.xcellent 

 flavor. Pkt. o cts., oz. 10 ets., \ 

 lb. 25 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



Felersilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. Pere- 

 gi/, Sp. 

 Used for garnishing and season- 

 ing soups, meats, etc. Succeeds 

 best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow 

 thickly early in April, in rows 1 

 foot apart and i inch deep ; thin 

 out the plants to stand 6 inches 

 Hollow Crown. apart in the rows. The seed is 



slow of germination, taking from 

 three to four weelvs to make its appearance, and often 

 failing to come up in dry weather. To assist its coming 

 up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or 

 sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. 

 For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. 

 Curled. A good medium curled variety for garnishing 

 and seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J lb. 40 cts. 



DWAKF tXTKA CUKLED. 



Dwarf Extra Curled. Leaves tender, crimped and 

 very curly, of a beautiful bright green color, and 

 very ornamental ; excellent for garnishing. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Extra Curled Perpetual. A new and distinct variety 

 of unequalled merit, beautifully crimped and curled. 

 It can be cut the vear round, as it rarely runs to seed. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 



Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be 

 desired. As a garden decorative )>laiit it is very orna- 

 mental. It will stand the winter if covered before 

 frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 



PEPPER. 



Pfeffer, Ger. Pimtnt, Fr. Pimiento, Sp. 



Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and 

 meats. The large varieties are mainly used for this )>ur- 

 pose and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden 

 Dawn and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the 

 small fruited sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot beds 



P£ PPE P — Couiiiuied. 



in Marcli or .\pril, or on a warm 



sheltered bordei- in May, and when 



the season is favorable transplant 



in good, rich, mellow ground, in 



rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches 



in the rows ; hoe frequently to 



keep down the weeds, and earth 



up a little at one or two hoeings. 



Celestial. A product of the 

 Flowery Kingdom and one of 

 the most remarkable of the 

 Peppers. The pods are borne upright; are conical in 

 shape, and vary in color from creamy white when 

 unri)ie to brilliant scarlet when ready for picking. 

 Whether for culinary or decorative purposes, it will be 

 found verv useful. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 for 25 cts., oz. .50 ets. 



Tomato-Shaped. 



Large Sweet Bell. 



Large Sweet Bell, or Mountain. A large early- 

 variety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy ; the 

 best for pickling and pepper sauce or filled as Mangoes. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Golden Dawn. A magnificent yellow Pepper of the 

 bell class; mild and sweet; remarkably productive. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Japan Cluster. 



Japan Cluster. A new and very desirable Pepper, 

 bearing its fruit in bunches. A single plant makes a 

 very pretty effect. For ribboning it will be found 

 very useful, as its brilliant scarlet fruit, which ripens 

 early in the season, makes a charming contrast with 

 its deep green leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



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