Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Panais,FR. T^^ H'*crTL I'r^g Ckirivia, Sp. 



Pastinaca.lTAL. MT CLkOImI^Jo Pastinake, Gek. 



A Sweet Fall and Winter Vegetable 



Culture — Sow as early in the spring as conditions permit. Space drills 2 feet apart 

 and cover seed about ^-inch deep. Thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row and 

 cultivate thoroughly throughout the growing season. Their flavor is improved after 

 being touched with frost. For winter use store in pits or cellars. 



609 All American. A new and very fine strain developing clean white roots of 

 -y^tender, sweet quality. Free from fiber and with only a small core. Deeply hollow- 

 crowned. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



608 Large Sugar or Hollow Crown. Extensively grown in the home garden 

 and for market. The creamy white roots grow 10 to 12 inches long and have smooth, 

 tender, sweet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; i lb. 35c; lb. $1.15. 



611 Short Thick, Sweet, tender roots of finest quality. Easily pulled because 

 they are short and thick. Ready for use 20 to 30 days earlier than HoUow Crown. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



Large Sugar or Hollow Crown 



Piment, Fr. 

 Peperone, Ijal 



Pepper 



One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants 



Pimiento, Sp. 

 Pfefer, Ger.; 



Culture— Sow seed in flats indoors or under glass in March; 

 transplant seedlings when 2 to 3 inches high into other flats, 4 

 inches apart each way or into individual pots. When the weather 

 has become thoroughly settled and danger from belated freezes is 

 over (about corn-planting time), transplant to open ground in 

 warm, rich, and well-prepared soil, placing rows 3 feet apart, with 

 plants 2 feet apart in the rows. 



Large Sweet Peppers 



723 Early Giant Pepper 



Early Giant will mature in sections too cold to grow any of 

 the other large Peppers. It produces an abundance of large 

 fruits measuring 4 inches thick and from 4| to 5 inches in 

 length. They have very thick flesh of a delightful, mild flavor. 

 The skin turns from a rich green to a beautiful bright red. 

 Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 40c; oz. 65c; \ lb. $1.90. 



71 1 California Wonder. Deservedly popular in all parts 

 of the country. The sturdy, upright plants bear 6, 7, or 8 

 smooth, blocky, crimson fruits of immense size. They 

 measure about 4| inches in length and 4 inches across. The 

 outstanding feature of the fruits, however, is the remarkable 

 thickness of their sweet walls. Fine for stufiing or salads. 

 Pkt. 15c; i oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $1.75. 



722 Chinese Giant. The very large fruits are deep green 

 turning to bright scarlet. The thick flesh is remarkably sweet. 

 The latest maturing Pepper, requiring a long season of growth, 

 but widely grown for its heavy cropping qualities. Pkt. 15c; 

 I oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $1.75. 



726 Golden Dawn. A mild and sweet yellow Pepper. 

 Very attractive. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 5Sc; \ lb. $1.55. 



709 Large Bell or Bull Nose. A very popular large early 

 scarlet variety and a favorite pickling sort. The thick flesh 

 has a remarkably mild flavor. Blunt-ended fruits, 3 inches 

 long. Pkt. 5c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 40c; i lb. $1.25. 



732 Pimiento. The sweetest Pepper grown. The medium- 

 size, heart-shaped peppers are particularly desirable for stuffing. 

 Pkt. 10c; J oz. 25c; oz. 40c; i lb. $1.25. 



738 Ruby Giant or Worldbeater. A very useful variety 

 for the home garden. A cross between Ruby King and Chinese 

 Giant. The fruits grow to a large size and are very mild. 

 Pkt. 10c; I oz. 30c; oz. 50c; \ lb. $1.50. 



740 Ruby King. Dark green while young, turning to ruby 

 red when ripe. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 25c; oz. 40c; \ lb. $1.25. 



741 Squash or Tomato. Thick sweet flesh of splendid 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 40c; i lb. $1.25. 



Hot and Ornamental Peppers 



715 Celestial. Compact plants, covered with small, conical, 



hot fruits ranging in color from purple to brilliant red. Pkt. 15c; 



J oz. 30c; oz. 50c; \ lb. $1.50. 

 712 Long Red Cayenne. The long, slender pods are 



bright red and very pungent. Used extensively in sauces 



and pickles. Pkt. 10c; | oz. 30c; oz. 50c; \ lb. $1.50. 

 735 Red Cherry. A late variety with erect, scarlet, hot, 



small, round fruits. Pkt. 15c; | oz. 40c; oz. 75c; J lb. $2.50. 

 718 Small Chili. Red, conical, very hot fruits, about 2 



inches long. Pkt. 15c; | oz. 40c; oz. 75c; \ lb. $2.25. 

 744 Tabasco. Small and very hot. Used in vinegar or sauce. 



Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 40c; oz. 75c; I lb. $2.25. 



746 Mixed. A useful mixture of small-fruited, hot varie- 

 ties. For sauces, pickles, or decorative uses. Pkt. 10c; 

 \ oz. 30c; oz, 50c; J lb. $1.50. 



Grow your own vegetables arid taste the difference 



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