
Dreer’s Reliable 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 


Viking 
Epinard, FR. 
Spinnacio, ITAv. 
Spinach 
Standing 
Espinaca, Sp. 
Spinat, GER. 
Rich in all Health-Giving Properties 
CULTURE — For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot 
apart and 3 inch deep as early as the ground can be worked and 
every two weeks up to May 15th, fora 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. 50 days. An 
outstanding variety, noted for its remarkable long-standing 
qualities. Forms compact thick tufts composed of numerous 
rich dark green leaves which are broad and crumpled. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; + Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.35. 
849 Bloomsdale 
Long-Standing Savoy 
45 days. An early, hardy, attractive spinach. 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. 20c; } lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 


851 Savoy, Dreer’s Reselected. 40 days. This is noted 
for its aptitude to remain in perfect condition for a long period 
of time. Has large, broad, glossy green leaves which are heavily 
crimped and curled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } Ib. 40c; lb. $1.35. 
857 Viking.* 45 days. This has attracted wide attention 
yas it is a vigorous grower with large attractive leaves of a beauti- 
ful rich dark green color. The texture of the leaves is tender 
while the flavor is very delightful. Easily washed clean of sand or 
soil in preparation for the table. Splendid for the home garden 
and market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.35. 
855 Savoy, Virginia Blight-Resistant. 35 days. This 
new strain of Savoy has proved remarkably resistant to Spinach 
blight. Recommended only for late summer and fall sowing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 3 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.35. 
847 New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). 65 days. Not a 
true Spinach, but provides a great quantity of small leaves 
more delicious than regular Spinach. Bears continuously 
throughout the summer forming large, spreading plants. Soak 
seed before sowing. Pkt. 15c; 0z. 25c; + lb. 70c; Ib. $2.25. 

Salsifis, FR. 
or sprinkler. 
135 days. 
very popular. 
Salsify 
or Vegetable Oyster 
Barba dibecco, ITAL. Haferwurzel, GER. 
One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 
Culture —Succeeds best in light, well- 
enriched, mellow soil. 
spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch 
deep, and water liberally with a fine spray 
Thin to 4 inches in rows. 
837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
Tapering root, 7 to 8 inches 
long, with almost white, smooth skin, re- 
sembling a good-sized Parsnip. 
very mild and delicately flavored, hence 
be used as salad. 
i Ib. 70c; Ib. $2.35. 
Rhubarb 
832 Victoria. Has large thick red 
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; 3 Ib. 75c. 
Salsifi, Sp. 
Sorrel 
Acedera, Sp. 
Sauerampfer, GER. 
Sow early in the 
Osetlle, FR. 
Acetosa, ITAL. 
839 Large-Leaved Garden. 60 
days. The largest, 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. 
It is 

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Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
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. 15c; } oz. 35c; oz. 65c; 
} Ib. $2.00. 
The young leaves may Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. One 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ounce for 200 feet of drill. Pkt. 25c; 
1 oz. 65c; oz. $1.00; } lb. $3.00. 
834 Long Black or Scorzonera. 
150 days. Though not a true Salsify this ; 
is used in exactly the same way. Has Sunflower 
a long, fleshy taproot with a black skin. 
The leaves are broad and the flesh is | 6212 Mammoth. 80 days. Immense 
heads measuring 12 to 20 inches across. 
A valuable food for poultry and birds. 
Oz. 10c; Ib. 30c; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. 
$2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 Ibs. 
$12.50. 

For Perpetual Spinach see page 56 
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