DREER'S 



I^EBIJIBIiE YEGET;^BIiE SEEDS- 



Our Catalogue comprises all the leading old sorts and those of later introduction possessing sufficient 

 merit to make them worthy of extended cultivation. We aim, while trying everything new that is offered, 

 to include in our list only those that are really an improvement on existing varieties. 



ARTICHOKE. 



Artischoke, Ger. A rticha tit, Fr. Alcadiofa, St. 



Sow early in April, in ricli 

 soil, ill drills 1 inch deep, 

 about 12 inches apart, and 

 thin out in the rows to 4 

 inches apart. When one 

 year old transplant in rows 3 

 feetj apart, and 2 feet in the 

 rows. Protect during winter 

 with a covering of manure 

 or leaves. The bed will re- 

 main in bearing for years. 

 Large Green Globe. The 



best for general culture. 



(Of this sort we can offer 



seed only.) Pkt. 10 ets., 



oz. 35 cts. 

 Jerusalem. A hardy and 



productive plant, used for 



pickling and feeding stock. 



Strong tubers. Qt. 25 cts. 

 Add for postage 20 cts. per qt. 



Artichoke. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



The Asparagus roots we offer are extra strong, two years 

 old, and certain, witli proper attention, to produce satis- 

 factory results. 



Conover's Colossal. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 

 Dreer's Eclipse. $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



Add for postage on Asparagus Roots $1.00 per 100. 



Improved Extra Eaply Red Valentine. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Spargel, Ger. Asperge, Fk. Espdrragos, Sp. 



Sow in March or April, in 

 rows 1 foot apart, and keep 

 clean by frequent hoeing. 

 When two years old transplant 

 into permanent beds, which 

 should be well and deeply 

 manured and trenched to the 

 depth of 2 feet. Set the plants 

 in rows from 3 to 4 feet apart 

 and 2 feet in the rows, spread- 

 ing out the roots, and covering 

 from 6 to 8 inches. On the 

 approach of winter cover with 

 manure or compost; fork the 

 beds early in spring, and apply 

 a dressing of salt at the rate 

 of 600 lbs. an acre. Cut for 

 use the second year, after 

 Colossal Asfakagus. planting in permanent bed. 



Conover's Colossal. One of the best varieties, large 



and productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Dreer's Eclipse. Beyond question this is the largest 

 and finest Asparagus. Stalks frequently measwre two 

 inches in diameter, and, even when twelve to fifteen 

 inches long, are perfectly tender. It is of remarkably 

 rapid growth and remains in good condition several 

 days after being ready for cutting. Of medium green 

 color, excellent flavor and attractive size, it is destined 

 to become a leading market sort and in large demand 

 for private gardens. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., i lb. $1.00. 



BEHNS 



Bush, Dwarf, Snap or String. 



Buschhohnen, Ger. Haricot Nain, Fr. Habas b Frijo- 

 lenano, Sp. 



The varieties of this class are tender, and will not bear 

 much cold. Plant about the middle of April, if the 

 ground is warm and the season favorable, and at intervals 

 throughout the season for a succession, finishing about the 

 15th of August. The best mode of culture is in rows 2 feet 

 apart, and the beans 3 inches apart and 2 inches deep in 

 the rows. Keep well hoed, and draw the earth up to their 

 stems, but only when dry ; working them when wet with 

 rain or dew will cause them to rust and injure the crop. 



GREEN PODDED SORTS. 



Improved Extra Early Red Valentine. One of the 



very best sorts for private use or market. The pods 

 are round, fleshy, tender and remain longer in a green 

 state than most varieties. Good for pickling. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., qt. .30 ets.. peck $1.50, bu. $5.00. 

 Early Mohawk. The hardiest of the early varieties, 

 ' and will endure a slight frost ; also good for autumn 

 pickling. 



Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 25 cts., peck $1.50, bu. $4.75. 



We pay postage on Flower and Garden Seeds except where noted. 



Add for postage on Beans 8 cts. per pint, 15 cts. per quart. 



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