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 sowing. The oblong, 

 agreeably pungent roots have a bright pink 

 skin with the lower portion shaded white. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; j lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



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 daj's. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; \ lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



French Brcakiait Kadi-li 



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



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; i lb. 40c; lb. SI. 25. 



785 Icicle. This is an exceptionally fine 

 radish forming attractive roots which 

 are uniform and most attractive. They 

 measure about f 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; i lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



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. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



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. ISc; { lb. 35c; 

 lb. Sl.OO. 



824 White Stuttgart. An immense 



top-shaped Radish of a clear white 



color. Fine for summer and fall use. 



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

 lacle Radjsh 



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 2j to 3 inches thick at the top. 

 Black skin and soUd white flesh. Late and very hardy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 35c; 

 lb. Sl.OO. 



807 Round Black Spanish. Good specimens are almost round and measure 3 to 

 4 inches throufih. Black skin. White, solid, pungent flesh of crisp texture. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; lb. Sl.OO. 



810 Scarlet China. Also known as China Rose 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; i lb. 35c; 

 lb. Sl.OO. 



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; J lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



Salsify 



or Vegetable Oyster 



Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. 



Barba di becco, Ital. Haferwurzel, Ger. 



One ounce for 50 feet 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 liberall3- 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- 

 sembUng a good-sized Parsnip. It is very 

 mild and delicately flavored, hence very 

 popular. The young lea\'es may be used 

 as salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; 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; -J oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 

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



Sorrel 



Oscillc, Fr. Aicdera, Sp. 



Acctosa, Ital. Saiicrampfcr, Ger. 

 839 Large-Leaved Garden. The 

 largest-leaved and best variety for soups 

 and mi.xed salads. Has a piquant acid 

 flavor. Also splendid as boiled greens. 

 Sow thinly in sliallow drills a foot apart. 

 Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. One 

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

 oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. S2.00. 



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



