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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



PARSNIP. 



Pastinake, Gee. Panais, Fr. Pastinaca 6 Chirivia, Sp. 



Sow as early in the spring as the 

 weather will admit, in drills 15 

 inches apart and \ inch deep, in a 

 rich, deep soil ; thin out to 6 inches 

 apart iu the rows. The quality of 

 the roots is improved by leaving 

 them in the ground over winter for 

 spring use. Secure enough iu pits 

 or cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock as well 

 as for table use. 



Large Sugar, or Hollow 

 Crown. The best variety ; roots 

 long, very smooth, white, tender, 

 sugarv, and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. o cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



Student. A good half-long vari- 

 ety, smooth, sweet and of deli- 

 cate flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Hollow Crown. 



PEPPER. 



Pfeffer, Gee. Pimcnt, Fe. Pimiento, Sp. 



Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and 

 aneats. The large varieties are mainly used for this pur- 

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

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

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

 in March or April, or on a warm sheltered border 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. 



Celestial. One of the most prolific of the Peppers. The 

 pods are borne upright; are conical in shape, and vary 

 in color from creamy white when unripe to brilliant 

 scarlet when ready for picking. Whether for culinary 

 or decorative purposes, it will be found verv useful. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., 3 for 25cts.,oz. 40cts., J]b.$1.40, lb. .■15.00. 



Large Sweet Bell. 



Xiarge 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., i lb. $1.25, lb. .M.50. 

 <Jolden Dawn. A magnificent yellow Pepper of the 

 bell class; mild and sweet; remarkably productive. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.25, lb". .$4.50. 



J.\PAN Cluster. 



Japan Cluster. One of the most desirable Peppers. It 

 bears its bright scarlet fruit in numerous clusters. As 

 a decorative plant for the flower garden, 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., J lb. $1..50. 



Coral Gem. In the open ground the plants grow to a 

 height of from 24 to 30 inches, so densely set with 

 pods as to bend its branches down. This will become 

 popular as well as profitable in the manufacture of 

 pepper .sauce. Its beautiful little pods of sliining 

 red color are so thickly set as to give it the appearance 

 of a bouquet of coral. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Ruby King. Bright crimson scarlet, large, bell-shaped 

 pods. A good variety for Mangoes or pickling, as it is 

 not too fierv. A productive sort. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 



Tomato, or Squash-Shaped. A productive variety, 

 of large size, somewhat flattened, and hotter than the 

 above ; fine for pickling or sauce. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.2,5, lb. $4..50. 



Red Cherry. A beautiful ornamental variety, fruit 

 round, of a rich glossy scarlet color, very hot and used 

 for seasoning. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.50." 



Liong Red Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of a 

 bright red color, verv productive and hot. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. Si. 25, lb. $4.50. 



Small Chili. Eed conical pods about 2 inches long, very 

 hot and prolific; used for seasoning and sauces. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.50. 



We pay postage on Vegetable and Flower Seeds except ■where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight 



at purchaser's expense. 



