Dreer’s Reliable 
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 sowing. The oblong, 
agreeably pungent roots have a bright pink 
skin with the lower portion shaded white. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; + lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
773 Cincinnati Market. This, we believe, is 
the finest long Radish producing clear bright 
red roots 6 to 7 inches long. The white flesh 
is crisp and retains its eating qualities excep- 
tionally long. Ready in 30 to 35 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; $ Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
French Breakfast Radish 
Summer Radishes 
This class requires longer to perfect the product but the roots have firmer flesh and 
remain in fit table condition very much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 
768 Beckert’s Chartier. An exceedingly handsome deep scarlet sort, 7 to 8 inches 
long, shading to a clear white at the tip. Has beautiful icy white flesh of a crisp texture. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ¢ 1b. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
814 Dreer’s White Delicacy. Produces a large and handsome root, 5 to 6 inches long, 
thick at top and gradually tapering to a point. Pure white flesh of fine flavor and crisp 
texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
785 Icicle. This isan exceptionally fine 
radish forming attractive roots which 
are uniform and most attractive. They 
measure about # of an inch in diameter 
and mature earlier than any other long 
white radish. The flesh is pure white, 
almost transparent, and very tender. 
Grows to perfection in a deep soil. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
790 Long White Vienna or Lady 
Finger. Pure white skin and flesh. 
Slightly longer than Icicle, growing 6 to 
7 inches long, with part of the root pro- 
duced above ground. Crisp and of 
rapid growth. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
% lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
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; 4 lb. 40c; 
Ib. $1.25. 
824 White Stuttgart. An immense 
top-shaped Radish of a clear white 
color. Fine for summer and fall use. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
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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. 8 to 9 inches long and 24 to 3 inches thick at the top. 
Black skin and solid white flesh. Late and very hardy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; $ lb. 40c; 
Ib. $1.25. 
807 Round Black Spanish. Good specimens are almost round and measure 3 to 
4 inches through. Black skin. White, solid, pungent flesh of crisp texture. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
810 Scarlet China. Also known as Rose China Winter. The oblong roots grow 4 
to 5 inches long and two inches thick at lower end. They are a bright rose color. 
Crisp, white, pungent flesh. A splendid winter variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 40c; 
Ib. $1.25. : 
812 White Chinese or Celestial. When fully developed the cylindrical roots are 
6 to 7 inches long and 2 inches thick. Solid, crisp flesh of delightfully mild flavor. 
Pure white skin and flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
Henry A. Dreer 1306 Spring Garden Street 
839 Large-Leaved Garden. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Salsify 
or Vegetable Oyster 
Salsifis, FR. Salsifi, Sp. 
Barba di becco, ITAL. Haferwurzel, GER. 
One ounce for 50 feét of drill. 
Culture —Succeeds best in light, well- 
enriched, mellow 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. 
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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; + lb. 75c; 
Ib. $2.50. 
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. 30c; 
% lb. 85c; lb. $3.00. 
Sorrel 
Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Sp. 
Acetosa, ItaAL. Sauerampfer, GER. 
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; + lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
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