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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



MPERIAL- 



JONOJjTANDING 





CUCUMBER 



Seed may be sown until July 15, and for slicing we recom- 

 mend Klondike, or if wanted for pickles use Early Russian, 

 Green, Prolific, Everbearing or Long Green. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 

 small and the quality is very good. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; 

 Jib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Qreen Prolific. This is a very good pickling variety; dark 

 green skin and exceedingly productive, medium size. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; |- lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Everbearing. Produces pickles and cucumbers until frost kills 

 the vines. Very productive; fruits of all sizes on the vines at 

 the same time. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., 11.50. 



Long Qreen {Jersey Pickle). Fruits long, firm and crisp. 

 Use small size for pickles and large for sweet pickles. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Early Fortune. This new Cucumber was discovered several 

 years ago in a field of " Davis Perfect." The vines make a 

 strong growth, producing abundant crops of Cucumbers, 

 which are slightly longer than Arlington White Spine, more 

 cylindrical in shape and have a very dark green skin. The 

 flesh is thick, seed cavity relatively small, and the quality is 

 excellent. This variety is one of the best introduced in years. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Klondike. One of the best for slicing. The color is rich dark 

 green, and the fruit grows to a uniform size, measuring about 

 seven inches in length and two inches thick when in good 

 condition for use. Excellent for growing during summer. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



ENDIVE 



This salad vegetable should be more largely grown, as its 

 culture is very easy. For fall use the seed may be sown until 

 August, and as it only requires about the same time to grow as 

 lettuce, it makes an excellent fall vegetable. 



Dreer's Giant Fringed. A strong-growing variety with 

 large white heart and broad stems; good for fall and winter 

 and fine for decorative purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 J lb., 75 cts. 



Qreen Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter 

 crop; when tied up this variety blanches splendidly. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Broad^leaved Batavian (EscaroUe). Leaves broad, light 

 green, nearly plain. Used in stews, soups and as a salad 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb,, 50 cts. 



Kale or Borecole 



Makes excellent greens for spring use. 

 Sow in September and protect with litter 

 during winter. The green leaves may some- 

 times be gathered from under the snow. 

 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale 

 (See cut. ) A beautifully curled and 

 crimped variety, which is of strong, vig- 

 orous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green 

 color, and very attractive appearance. The 

 plant is of spreading habit of growth, the 

 leaves are large and furnish an abundance 

 of greens during the fall, winter and 

 spring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 

 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 Dwarf Qreen Curled. Leaves yellowish- 

 green, very compact and beautifully curled. 

 This variety is hardy, and the flavor is 

 improved rather than harmed by frost. 

 Leaves are long, deeply cut, finely curled 

 and quite ornamental. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 

 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright 

 green, curled, very tender and fine fla- 

 vored. It is largely grown in the South- 

 em States, also very hard}' in the North, 

 and the quality and flavor are excellent. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 70 cts.; 

 lb., $2.25. 



KOIII.-RABI 



Bulb grows above the ground and looks like a leafy turnip. 



Seed may be sown until middle of summer. It is usually boiled 



and served with a dressing, and has the combined flavor of the 



cabbage and turnip. 



Early White or Qreen Vienna KohNRabi. Flesh white 

 and tender; a standard sort for market and table use. Good 

 forcing. This variety has a very short top, and forms the 

 ball quickly, thus making it particularly desirable on account 

 of earliness. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



Early Purple Vienna KohURabi. A small, early variety. 

 Skin purple, but flesh white and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



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