Dreer's Reliable - VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Radish— Continued 



Early Oval and Long Varieties 



783 French Breakfast. This old 

 reliable sort is as popular today as ever. It 

 is ready for use within 25 days after sow- 

 ing. The oblong, agreeably pungent roots 

 have a bright pink skin with the lower 

 portion shaded white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 i lb. 35c; lb. SI. 00. 



773 Cincinnati Market. A variety 

 producing clear bright red roots 6 to 7 

 inches long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; 

 lb. $1.00. 



Icicle Radish 



French Breakfast Radish 



768 Beckert's Chartier. A deep 



scarlet sort, 7 to 8 inches long, shading 

 to a clear white at the tip. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; ilb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



785 Icicle 



This is an exceptionally fine radish 

 forming roots about 5 inches long and 

 J of an inch in diameter. They mature 

 earlier than any other long white radish. 

 The i3esh is pure white, almost trans- 

 parent, and very tender. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



822 White Strasburg. Grows about 

 5 inches long and measures 2 to 3 

 inches in diameter at the shoulder. 

 Remains firm and brittle longer than 

 most other varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 i lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



Winter Radishes 



These usually are sown around July first at the same time as Turnip. The Chinese 

 type develops more rapidly while the Spanish sorts require a long period. 

 787 Long Black Spanish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 

 807 Round Black Spanish. Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; J lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 

 810 Scarlet China {China Rose Winter). Oblong roots 4 to 5 inches long and two 



inches thick. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 

 812 White Chinese {Celestial). Solid, crisp flesh of delightfully mild flavor. Pure 



white skin and flesh, 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



880 Vegetable 

 Spaghetti 



A most unusual vining squash with 

 creamy white fruits about 8 inches 

 long and 4 to 5 inches thick. When 

 mature boil whole for about 30 min- 

 utes, not longer. Cut open, remove 

 the center core and season the flesh 

 that appears as tightly wound spa- 

 ghetti-like threads or strings, with 

 salt and butter. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 

 ; lb. 85c. 



Rhubarb 



Sunflower 



832 Victoria. Has large thick red Mammoth. Produces immense heads 



stalks of most delicious flavor. Sow 

 seeds outdoors in shallow drills one foot 

 apart and transplant when of sufficient 

 size, to stand four feet apart. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; i lb. 60c. 



measuring 12 to 20 inches across. A 

 valuable food for poultry and birds. 

 Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. SI. 25; 10 lbs. 

 S2.25; prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 

 SIl.OO. 



Salsify 



or Vegetable Oyster 



Sahifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. 



Barba di becco, Ital. Haferwurzel, Ger. 

 One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 

 Culture — Succeeds best in light, well- 

 enriched, meUow soil. Sow early in the spring 

 in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and 

 water liberally with a fine spray or sprinkler. 

 Thin to 4 inches in rows. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 

 837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 

 Grows a large tapering root, 7 to 8 inches 

 long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- 

 sembling a good-sized Parsnip. It is very 

 mild and delicately flavored, hence very 

 popular. The young leaves may be used 

 as salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 65c; 

 lb. S2.00. 

 834 Long Black or Scorzonera. 

 Though not a true Salsify this is grown 

 and used in exactly the same way. Has a 

 long, fleshy taproot with a black skin. 

 The leaves are broad and the flesh is 

 creamy white. The roots may be left in 

 the ground till needed for the table, in- 

 creasing in size without losing their fine 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 

 i lb. Sl.OO; lb. S3. 25. 



Sorrel 



Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Sp. 



Acetosa, Ital. Sauerampfer, Ger. 

 839 Large-Leaved Garden. The 

 largest-leaved and best variety for soups 

 and mixed salads. Has a piquant acid 

 flavor. Also splendid as boiled greens. 

 Sow thinly in shallow drills a foot apart. 

 Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. One 

 ounce for 200 feet of drill. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c: J lb. 60c; lb. S2.00. 



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Henry A. Dreer, 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



