Dreer’s Reliable 
Epinard, FR. 
Spinnacio, ITAv. 
Spinach 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 

Espinaca, Sp. 
Spinat, GER. 
Rich in all Health-Giving Properties 
CULTURE —For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot 
apart and 4 inch deep as early as the ground can be worked and 
every two weeks up to May 15th, for a succession. For winter and 
early spring use, sow in September in well-manured ground. 
One ounce for 100 feet of drill. 
845 Dreer’s Improved Long-Standing. The outstanding 
feature of this splendid variety is its remarkable long-standing 
qualities. Forms compact thick tufts composed of numerous 
rich dark green leaves which are broad and crumpled. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 2 lb. 25c; Ib. 60c. 
842 King of Denmark. A remarkable variety ideal for late 
spring sowing as the plants are very slow torun to seed. Equally 
desirable as an early crop or for fall use. The plants make a 
vigorous growth producing a great abundance of large crumpled 
dark green leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 3} lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 
847 New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). This, though not a 
true Spinach, provides a great quantity of small leaves more 
delicious even than regular Spinach. Bears continuously 
throughout the summer forming large, spreading plants. Soak 
seed before sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 3 lb. 30c; Ib. 90c. 
Salsifis, Fr. 

Salsify 
or Vegetable Oyster 
enriched, mellow soil. 
or sprinkler. Thin to 4 inches in rows. 
837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
849 Bloomsdale 
Long-Standing Savoy 
An early, hardy spinach of attractive appearance. The dark 
glossy green leaves are heavily crumpled and savoyed, It 
combines all the good qualities of the best Savoy strain with 
remarkable long-standing properties. Will remain in perfect 
condition 2 weeks longer than any other Savoy strain. Pro- 
duces a heavy crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 60c. 
848 Perpetual. * This has some resemblance to Swiss Chard 
producing slender, pale green leaves. Stands continuous cutting 
and makes fine mild-flavored greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
2 Ib. 30c; Ib. 85c. 
857 Viking. This excellent new Spinach has large, attractive, 
ykrich dark green leaves which are exceptionally tender. Easily 
washed clean of sand or soil in preparation for the table.- 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 30c; Ib. 85c. 
855 Savoy, Virginia Blight-Resistant (Old Dominion). A 
new strain of Savoy Spinach which has proved to be remarkably 
resistant to Spinach blight. Also highly valued for late sum- 
mer and fall sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4b. 25c; lb. 60c. 
Rhubarb 
832 Victoria. Has large thick red 
stalks of most delicious flavor. Sow 
seeds outdoors in shallow drills one foot 
E Salsifi, Sp. apart and transplant when of sufficient 
Barba dibecco, \taL. Haferwurzel, GER. size to stand four feet apart. Pkt. 10c; 
One ounce for 50 feet of drill. oz. 25c; ¢ Ib. 60c. 
Culture —Succeeds best in light, well- 
Sow early in the Sorrel 
spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch i 
deep, and water liberally with a fine spray | Osezdile, FR. Acedera, SP. 
Acetosa, Ita. Sauerampfer, GER. 
839 Large-Leaved Garden. The 
70 Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 

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; 
+ Ib. 65c; lb. $2.00. 
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; 4 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 
3 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.25. 
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; 3 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
Sunflower 
Mammoth. Produces immense heads 
measuring 12 to 20 inches across. A 
valuable food for poultry and birds. 
Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. 
$2.25; prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 
$11.00. 
Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
