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mADpjTO^IA:^- MP*'- ftlOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



DRBBR^S SPECIAI. 

 CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN BEET 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 This special selection of extra early Beet is as great an im- 

 provement over the ordinary Crosby Egyptian as the latter va- 

 riety is over the old-time Egyptian Blood Turnip Beet and is 

 valuable both for the private gardener and those who grow 

 Beets for market. In the production of this seed, selection is 

 not only made for shape, but also for extreme earliness and 

 high quality. The skin is very smooth, bright red and flesh- 

 vermillion, very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; 

 I lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



DREER'S ARISTOCRAT 

 SUGAR CORN 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 This variety was grown for a number of years by a gardener 

 who supplied truck to the aristocrats at Newport, R. I., and as 

 it was the finest Sweet Corn that came to market, he found no 

 difficulty in disposing of all he raised. It is an extra early va- 

 riety, stalks grow 4 to 6 feet high and ears are of large size, 

 measuring 8 to 10 inches in length. The grains are extremely 

 sweet, and being broad, allow easy scoring with a knife pre- 

 paratory to buttering when eating from the cob. Pkts. , 10 cts. , 

 by mail. By express or freight, at purchaser's expense, lb., 

 40 cts. ; 2 lbs., 70 cts. (If wanted by Parcel Post add as 

 stated on page 24); 10 lbs., $3.00. 



DREER'S 

 AI^L-HEART I.ETTUCE 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 Introduced by us several years ago, this variety of head let- 

 tuce has continually grown in the favor of both private and 

 market gardeners, and is the most reliable hard-heading lettuce 

 ever introduced, far superior to all other varieties of cabbage- 

 lettuce. It is adapted to both spring and. summer use, as it 

 withstands intense heat and forms magnificent heads with leaves 

 closely set, extremely solid heart, even before it is half grown. 

 The color is a beautiful yellowish-green, and the flavor is excel- 

 lent, being rich and buttery. Pkt., 10 cts. ; J oz., 25 Cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; I lb., $1.25. For plants, see page 196. 



IDEAI^ YELLOW GLOBE ONION 



An exceedingly handsome large yellow Onion, which is ihe 

 most globe-shaped we have ever seen. Its general character- 

 istics stamp it as the best main crop variety of its type, and we 

 are pleased to offer it to our customers , feeling sure that it will 

 fully satisfy all who desire to grow large Onions from seed. 

 The bulbs are true globe-shape, with skin of a pleasing yellow 

 color, flesh white and of a mild flavor, which will please and 

 satisfy everyone. It is not the ordinary Southport Yellow 

 Globe, but is far superior in every way, much more productive, 

 and we especially recommend it for planting in the home gar- 

 den. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



YELLOW ICE CREAM 

 WATERMELON 



Mr. E. Stanley Brown, horticulturist, 

 East Moriches, N. Y., writes: "Afterre- 

 peated trials I have no hesitancy in stating 

 that Yellow Ice Cream is the 'par excel- 

 lence' of Watermelons. The vines are 

 strong, inclined to overbear, and whether 

 fully grown or undeveloped, there seems 

 to be no difference in quality, being sweet 

 and crisp. The flesh is bright golden-yel- 

 low, skin beautiful green and shape elon- 

 gated. By laying them on the bam floor, 

 away from chilly blasts, they keep well 

 into the winter. The patch was found 

 by night prowlers and this variety was 

 nearly all taken, while others were left. 

 If I could have only one variety of 

 Watermelon it would be Yellow Ice 

 Cream." Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i 

 lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



EARLY BLACK BEAUTY 

 EGG-PLANT 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 An improvement over New York Improved Large Purple. 

 The plants are remarkably healthy and produce an abundance 

 of large fruits. The skin is rich purplish black, making the fruit 

 very attractive. It is also entirely spineless and the quality is 

 all that could be desired. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^ oz., 45 cts.; oz., 

 80 cts.; J lb., $2.25. For plants see page 196. 



GIANT LUCULLUS 

 SWISS CHARD 



(See Colored Plate opposite) 

 Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet, is prepared for use in same 

 manner as Spinach; sometimes, however, the midrib is prepared 

 like Asparagus, with drawn butter. Seed planted early in the 

 spring will quickly produce plants from which cuttings may be 

 made all summer. This is the largest and best variety. Pkt, 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.75 



