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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



PARSNIP. 



Pastinake, Ger. Panais. Fr. Pastinaca 3 Chirivia, Sp. 



One ounce for 200 feet of drill, 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 



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 in the 

 rows. The quality of the 

 roots is improved by leav- 

 ing them in the ground 

 over winter for spring use. 

 Secure enough in pits or 

 cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock 

 as well as for table use. 



li a r g- e Sugar, or 

 Hollow Cro^vn. 



The best variety ; roots 

 long, very smooth, white, 

 tender, sugary, and of 

 excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 

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

 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Student. A good, 

 half-long variety, smooth, 

 sweet and of delicate 

 flavor. Pkt, 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 

 60 cts. 



Parsley. 



Petersilie, Ger. Persil, 

 Fr. Peregil, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 150 

 feet of drill. 



Hollow Ckown Paksnih. tt„.,j f„_ „ • v- j 



Used lor garnishing and 



seasoning soups, meals, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich 



soil. Sow thickly early in April, in rows 1 foot apart and \ 



inch deep ; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the 



rows. The seed is slow of germination, taking from three to 



four weeks to make its appearance, and oiien failing to come 



up in dry weather. To assist its coming up quicker, soak the 



seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and 



sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use protect in a 



frame or light cellar. 



Half Curled. A medium curled variety for garnishing and 



seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. Leaves tender, 

 crimped and very curly, of a beautiful bright green color, 

 and very ornamental ; excellent for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 30 cts.. lb. §1.00. 



Champion Moss Curled. A distinct variety of un- 

 equ.iUed merit, beautifully crimped and curled. It can be 

 cut the year round, as it rarelv runs to seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. Sl.od. 



Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be de- 

 sired. As a garden decorative plant it is very ornamental. 

 It will stand the winter if covered before frost. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 30 cts.. lb. SIOO. 



PEPPER. 



Pfeffer, Ger. Pimeni, Fr. Pbniento, Sp. 

 Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and 

 meats. The large varieties are mainly used for this purpose 

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

 and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited 

 sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot-beds in JNIarch or 

 April, or on a warm sheltered border in Mav, and\vhen the 

 season is favorable transplant in good, rich, mellow ground. 



Large Sweet Bell, or Mountain. A large early 

 variety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy. Pkt: 5 cts oz 

 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts. 



Ruby King. A good variety for Mangoes or pickling, as 

 it is not too fiery. A productive sort. Pkt. 10 cts., ozl'sO 

 ct.s., 1 lb. $1.00. 



Long Ked Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of bright 

 red color, very productive and hot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 \ lb. 75 cts. 



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

 hot and prolific; used for seasoning and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



Lasge Sweet Bell. 



Procopp's Giant. Grows uniformly to a very Inrge size, 

 measuring from 8 to 9 inches long, of a brilliant scarlet 

 color; flesh very thick and moderately hot. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00. 



Golden Daw^n. A magnificent yellow Pepper of the bell 

 class; mild and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts , \ lb. 75 cts. 



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

 pods are borne upright ; are conical in shape, and var)' in 

 color from creamy white when unripe to brilliant scarlet 

 when ready for picking. Whether for culinary or decorative 

 purposes, it will be found very useful. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Creole, or Bird'S-Eye. A distinct variety, largely 

 grown in the South, fruit very small, round and very hot. 

 It is quite ornamental and often grown as a pot plant. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Red Cluster. One of the most desirable Peppers. It 

 bears its bright scarlet fruit in numerous clusters. As a dec- 

 orative plant for the flower garden it will be found very use- 

 ful, as its brilliant scarlet fruit makes a charming contrast 

 with its deep green leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Red Cherry. A beautiful ornamental variety, fruit round, 

 of a rich glossy scarlet color, very hot and used for season- 

 ing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Coral Gem. Beautiful little pods of shining red color, so 

 thicklv set as to give it the appearance of a bouquet of coral. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



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