Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Dandelion 



Pissenlit, Fr. Amargon, Sp. 



Petojiciano, Ital. Loewenzahyi, Ger. 



401 Broad- Leaved. Large bushy plants with broad succulent leaves. 

 Pkt. 15c; i oz. 50c; oz. 9Sc; J lb. S2.75- 



Egg Plant 



One ounce will produce about 

 1000 plants. Start seeds in hotbed 

 early in March. When 3 inches 

 high pot up. Set the plants out- 

 doors in May or June spacing 

 them 3 feet apart each way. 



404 Early Black Beauty. 



Beautiful rich purplish black 

 fruits which are not only very 

 attractive but also of best qual- 

 ity. The Egg Plant is exacting 

 in its call for rich, warm soil. 

 The plants then will prove re- 

 markably vigorous and produce 

 an abundance of large fruits. 

 Pkt. 15c; i oz. 35c; oz. 60c; 

 ilb. $1.75. 



Egg Plant, Early Black Beauty 



406 Early Long Purple. Earliest, hardiest, and very productive. The 

 club-shaped fruits are about 7 inches long by 2§ inches thick and they are 

 best for very early use. In the opinion of many the flavor is even finer 

 than that of Early Black Beauty. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 30c; oz. 50c; }- lb. $1.50. 



End! 



One ounce of seed 

 to 200 feet of row. 



live 



Chicoree, Fr. Indivia, Ital. Endibia o Escarola, Sp. Endivie, Ger. 

 Culture — Sow in shallow drills in April, or for late use in June or July. 

 Transplant or thin to stand 1 foot apart when 2 to 3 inches tall. When 

 nearly full-grown tie the leaves together with yarn or raffia to exclude the 

 light so that the heart will become well blanched. This requires 3 to 4 weeks. 

 Or place boards over the plants to blanch them. 



Deep 



Heart 



Fringed 



Endive 



409 Deep Heart Fringed. An entirely new type intermediate between 

 ■^•Full Heart Batavian and Green Curled but more upright and with broader 



leaves. The outer leaves turn upward enclosing the extra-deep well-filled 



creamy yellow heart. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; \ lb. $1.00. 



412 Dreer's Giant Fringed. A vigorous variety with a large white 

 heart and broad stems. Good for fall and winter. Has beautifully curled 

 and finely cut leaves which are as line for garnishing as well as making a 

 delicious salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; | 11). 65c. 



411 Full Heart Batavian. This is a most desirable new strain of the 



-£ Batavian Endive. It has all the good qualities of its parent but the heart 



is composed of a greatly increased number of leaves which will blanch to 



a beautiful creamy white. The mild and pleasantly bitter flavor gives it 



great zest. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1 lb. 65c. 



Finnochio 



Florence Fennel 



418 Splendid as a salad or to be served boiled with a cream dressing. 

 Earth up the thick base half-way when it has reached the size of a hen's 

 egg. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; J lb. SI. 00. 



The Herb Garden 



Bring your culinary garden up to date 

 with these indispensable plants. 



Herbs are very interesting and useful plants. Every 

 home garden should include its herb bed or border and 

 where space is limited they may be grown right amidst 

 the annual and perennial flowers. Write for a free copy 

 of the Dreer Leaflet on ' ' Herb Culture ' ' contain- 

 ing full information. 



Herbs marked * are perennials. 

 5010 Anise. Grown for its seed used for garnish- 

 ing, cordials, and pastry. Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c 



5012 *Balm. Lemon-scented leaves used for sea- 

 soning and in liqueurs. Pkt. 25c; \ oz. 40c; oz. 75c, 



5014 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scented foliage is 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c 



5018 Borage (Gurkenkraul). Used for seasoning 

 and cordials. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 



5020 Caraway ( Kuemmel). The seeds are used in 

 breads, cakes, and liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



5022 *Catnip. Leaves and young shoots used for 

 medicine and seasoning. An excellent tonic for ani- 

 mals. Pkt. 20c; $ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5021 Chamomile. Of considerable medicinal 

 value. Pkt. 30c; \ oz. 60c; oz. $1.10. 



5025 Chervil. Aromatic leaves for seasoning and 

 salad. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 



5023 *Chives. Valued for their mild onion-like 

 flavor. Pkt. 15c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5024 Coriander. Aromatic seeds used in making 

 confectionery and cordials. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 



5026 Cumin. Grown for its seeds. Used for flavor- 

 ing soups, pastry, etc. Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c. 



5028 Dill. Indispensable for dill pickles and for 

 dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 40c. 



5030 *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauces and liqueurs, 

 or raw as a side dish. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 



5032 *Horehound. For seasoning and also for 

 cough medicine. Pkt. 20c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5034 *Lavender. The dried flowers have a pleasing 

 perfume. Used to scent linens in the home. Pkt. 25c; 

 j oz. 45c; oz. 80c. 



5036 Marjoram, Sweet. Leaves used green in 

 summer and dried in winter. A favorite herb for 

 seasoning. Pkt. 25c; J oz. 45c; oz. 80c. 



5038 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally and for sea- 

 soning food. Pkt. 30c; J- oz. 60c; oz. $1.10. 



5042 *Rosemary. The leaves and young tips are 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 25c; $ oz. 45c; oz. 80c 



5046 Saffron. (Carlhamus linctorius). For flavor- 

 ing and coloring. Pkt. 20c; J oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5048 *Sage. One of the most popular of all herbs 

 for seasoning. Pkt. 20c; -J oz. 35c; oz. 60c 



5050 Savory, Summer {Bohncnkraul). The 

 leaves and young shoots are used for flavoring soups, 

 stews, string beans, etc Pkt. 20c; J- oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5053 *Spearmint. Extensively used for making 

 the popular mint sauce or in iced drinks. Pkt. 50c. 



5054 *Tansy. The young leaves are used for 

 seasoning. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 40c; oz. 70c 



5056 Thyme, Broad-Leaved English. Wry 

 popular for seasoning meat dishes, gravy, fillings, 

 etc Pkt. 25c; J oz. 45c; oz. 80c 



5058 *Thyme, French Summer. L'sed for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 20c; ) oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 

 Tarragon, plants only, page 92. 



5060 "Wormwood. For flavoring, medicines, and 

 liqueurs. Pkt. 20c; ] oz. 35c; oz. 60c 



5061 Mixed Herbs. Contains all the popular 

 varieties for kitchen use in a well-balanced assort- 

 ment. Pkt 15c; } oz. 30c; oz. 50c 



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Every garden should contain a few of the more popular herbs 



