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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



PARSNIP. 



Pastinake, GER. Panau, Fr. Pastinaca o 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 l / z inch 

 deep, in a rich, deep soil ; thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. The quality of the roots is 

 improved by leaving 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. 

 Large Sugar, or HoIIdw Crown (See cut). 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 or Guernsey. A good, half-long variety ; smooth, sweet and delicate flavor. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



PEPPER. 



Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. 



Pfeffer, Ger. Piment. Fr. Pimiento, 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 March or April, or on a warm sheltered border in May, and, when the season is favor- 

 able, transplant in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row, in good, rich, mellow ground. 

 Large Bell, or Bull Nose. (See cut. ) A large early variety, of mild flavor, rind thick 



and fleshy. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. §2.50. 

 Large Sweet Spanish. The large, red variety, used for pickles and in salads. Pkt. 5 cts.; 



oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Ruby King. A good variety for mangoes or pickling, as it is not too fiery. A productive 



sort. ; Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 30 cts. ; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Long Red Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of bright red color, very productive and 



hot. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 30 cts. ; J lb. 90 cts. 

 Small Chiii. Red conical pods, about 2 inches long, very hot and prolific ; used for seasoning 



and pepper sauce. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Procopp's Qiant. Grows to a large size, from 8 to 9 inches long, of a brilliant scarlet ; flesh 



very thick and moderately hot. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; \ lb. §1-25. 

 Golden Dawn. A beautiful yellow pepper ; attractive in the garden as well as on the table ; 



of mild and sweet flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Celestial. A beautiful variety from China, with upright pods, conical in shape, and varying 

 in color from a delicate creamy yellow to a vivid scarlet ; single plants produce hundreds of 

 pods, the contrasting colors of the fruit rendering it an object of striking beauty and oddity ; 

 it is also worthy of a place in the flower garden. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. ; ]- lb. 90 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. 60 cts. 

 Red Japan Cluster. One of the most desirable peppers. It bears bright 

 scarlet fruit in numerous clusters. As a decorative plant for the flower gar- 

 den it will be found very useful. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 

 Red Cherry. A beautiful ornamental variety ; fruit round, of a rich glossy 



scarlet color, very hot and used for seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

 Coral Gem. Beautiful little pods of shining red color, so thickly set as to 

 give it the appearance of a bouquet of coral ; admirable as a pot plant. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



Dwarf 



Petersilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. Peregil, Sp. 

 Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a 

 mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April, in rows 1 foot apart and i 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 often 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. Tkt. 



5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. (See cut. ) Leaves tender, crimped 

 and very curly, of a bright green color, and very ornamental ; excellent for 

 garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 

 Champion Moss Curled. A distinct variety of unequaled merit, beauti- 

 fully crimped and curled. It can be cut the year round, as it rarely runs to seed. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; -} lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 

 Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be desired. 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. 90 cts. 



Turnip=rooted, or Hamburg. The edible 

 portion is the fleshy root, which resembles 

 a small parsnip, and is used for flavoring 

 soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.: 

 Jib. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 

 Plain or Single. Dark green, with plain 

 leaves ; verv hardy. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. ; 

 \ lb. 20 cts'. ; lb. So cts. 

 Extra Curled Perpetual Parsley. 



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