HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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SUMMER RADISHES— Cont'd 



Dreer's Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 

 clear white and of beautiful shape; small top and good 

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



Philadelphia White Box. A good turnipshaped 

 variety which may either be grown in the garden or under 

 glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Icicle Radish. Can be used for summer or in forcing 

 frames, and makes radishes measuring from four to five 

 inches long and half to three-quarter inch thick, the at- 

 tractive almost transparent white roots are very tender. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Dreer's White Delicacy. An attractive white variety, 

 which is a great improvement on the White Strasburg, 

 being more evenly shaped and smaller top. It grows from 

 4 to 5 inches in length, tapers to a point and the flesh is 

 crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 



WINTER RADISHES 



White Chinese, or Celestial. One of the best winter 

 Radishes; stump-rooted, and even when extremely large 

 the Radishes are solid, crisp and of a mild flavor; skin 

 pure white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., 

 $1.75. 



Scarlet China. Bright rose color; flesh white, crisp 

 and pungent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.75. 



Round Black Spanish. Excellent for winter use. Pkt., 

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



Long Black Spanish. Long in shape, of good flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Long White Spanish. Good flavor and keeps well. 

 Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



SPINACH 



A very healthful vegetable, easy to grow. Sow from middle of 

 August to end of September for early spring use. Cover with 

 straw or litter during severe weather. 

 Dreer's Round-seeded Savoy. This is the hardiest large 



Savoy-leaved; curled and crimpled, with thick, fleshy leaves; 



excellent for family use, and best of all for fall sowing. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Victoria. This variety is of remarkably fine texture, of the 



deepest green color, heavily crimpled; thick, fleshy leaves, deep 



red stem. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 

 Long Season. Sowings can be made during the Summer. The 



leaves are a rich dark green color, very thick, crimped and of 



splendid quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., 



85 cts. 



Snowball— A Choice White Turnip 



TURNIP 



No garden is complete without a row or two of these excellent 

 roots, with their fine flavor, and long keeping qualities. Seeds 

 may be sown as late as the early part of August. For winter use 

 store away in a cool cellar and cover with a few inches of dry earth. 



Purple-Top White Globe. Globular shape, handsome and 

 of superior quality, either for the table or stock. A heavy pro- 

 ducer, and a good keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 

 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Red or Purple-Top [Strap-Leaf). Choice quality, top- red 

 or purple above ground, flesh white, fine grained, mild flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Snow Ball. Matures in from six to seven weeks. The roots 

 have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. This Turnip 

 does not grow large, but is one of the best to sow in midsummer. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early White Egg. Adopted for either early or late sowing. 

 The tops are small and roots are of medium size, with white 

 skin and flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15cts.; Jib., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Early White Flat Dutch [Strap-Leaf). Of quick growth and 

 mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00, 



Yellow Globe [Amber Globe). Produces globe-shaped roots with 

 smooth skin and light yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. 

 Excellent for table use or feeding stock. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; ilb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Seven Top. Cultivated largely in the South for its green tops, 

 which make excellent Winter greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 \\h., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



RUTABAGA 



These are larger than the ordinary turnip and used both for the 

 table and feeding stock. The seed should be sown before the end 

 of July. 



Dreer's Improved Purple-Top. This special strain is re- 

 markable for uniform shape and fine quality. It grows to a 

 large size; skin is smooth, flesh yellow, fine-grained and sweet. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Golden Heart. A Danish variety of large size. A heavy 

 cropper of best quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 35 

 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Budlong's Improved. White, very sweet, much milder 

 flavor than any of the other sorts; globe-shaped. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz,, 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Sow Seed of Winter Radish now, for storing over Winter. 



