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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



R A D 1 S H E S— Continued. 

 California AVhite >^ inter. A mammoth variety, grow- 

 ing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, and of excel- 

 lent quality. Pl-r. " '-r^.. oz. 15 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



\\ HITh blKAbbll G 



White Strasbura;. Though not a new variety, it is one 

 that should be more largely grown. The roots are 

 oblong, of a pure white color, very brittle, and of a 

 mild flavor. For summer and fall use this sort will 

 be found verv desirable. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



,?../. Gek. Jikubarbe, Fr. Buibai-ho Sastardo,Sv. 



The stalks of this plant are used 

 for pies and tarts. Sow in April, in 

 drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 

 inches high, thin out in the rows to 

 10 inciies apart, and transplant the 

 ensuing autumn or spring to any 

 desired situation, in a deep, rich 

 soil. The ground must be dug and 

 heavily manured, at least 2 feet 

 deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart 

 each way, and the following spring 

 it will be fit for use. In the fall 

 the bed should have a thick dress- 

 ing of coarse manure, which is to 

 be dug into the ground in the 

 spring. We recommend those who 

 desire a choice article to procure 

 the roots, which can be set out 

 either in the fall or spring as above 

 described. 

 Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, 



and very fine. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 



cts. 

 Victoria. Very large; the finest 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 

 Roots 25 cts. each, .$2.50 per doz. 



SORREL. 



Sauerampfer, GtR. Oscitie, Fr. Acedci-a, Sp. 

 Sow in April, in a rich, mellow soil, in shallow drills 12 

 inches apart, and thin out the plants to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows, keeping the flower stems cut off as they appear. 

 It remains in the ground from year to year. The leaves 

 possess a pleasant acid taste ; cook like Spinach ; also good 

 to mix with salads, to which it imparts an agreeable flavor. 

 Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 



much used in salads. 



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



SPINACH. 



Spinate, Gee. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Sp. 

 This is an important market gardenei-'s crop, of easy cul- 

 ture. For spring and summer use, sow either broadcast 

 or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the 

 ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succes- 

 sion. For winter and early spring use, sow in September, 

 in well-manured ground ; cover with straw on the approach 

 of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich ; 

 the stronger the ground the more delicate and succulent 

 will be the leaves. Sow the New Zealand varietv in hills 



Rhub.irb. 



cooking variety. 



Strong 



3 feet apart each way, planting three or four seeds to the 

 hill, or they can be started in heat and transplanted ; it 

 can be cut for use all summer. 









Dreek's Savoy. 



Dreer's Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large 

 Savoy Leaved; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy 

 leaves, the best for family and market puri)oses, and 

 the best of all sorts for fall sowing. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Long Standing Round Seeded. Anewlarge, crimped^ 

 thick fleshy Savoy Leaved variety ; will stand two 

 weeks longer than any other sort before shooting to 

 seed ; the best for spring sowing, on account of seeding 

 so late. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Long Standing. 



Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The hardiest variety; hav- 

 ing smaller leaves, is not so productive as the above 

 sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



New Zealand. This variety endures heat and drought, 

 and is the best for summer use ; produces a large 

 quantilv of leaves throughout the season. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 81.00. 



SALISFY. 



(Oyster Plant.) 



Haferwurzel oder Bocksbart, Ger. Sclsfjis, Fr. Oslra 



Vegetal, 6 Barba Cabruna, Sp. 



A fine vegetable, used and served as 

 Carrots ; or, after being boiled, made 

 into cakes and tried like oysters, which 

 they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the 

 same as Carrots and Parsnips; it ia 

 hardy, can remain in the ground all 

 winter for early spring use, but should 

 be taken up before it starts growing; take 

 up a supply to use during the winter. 

 Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, 

 mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in 

 drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch dee]), and 

 thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. 

 Long White. The favorite market 

 variety, and the best flavored. 

 Pkt. 5" cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 

 Long Black, or Scorzonera. Re- 

 sembling the above ; scrape off the 

 coarse rind, and soak the rciots a few 

 hours in cold water before cooking, 

 to extract their bitter taste. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 Salsify. Mammoth Sandwich Island. This 



variety came from the Sandwich Islands, and grows 

 here to a very large size, and resembles a good sized 

 parsnip. It "is very mild and delicate flavored and 

 should become popular. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Vegetable seeds sent postpaid on receipt of retail price, 

 expense. 



Grass and agricultural seeds by express or freight at purchaser's 



