Dreer's Reliable 



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Viking 



Epinard, Fr. 

 Spinnacio, Ital. 



Spinach 



Espinaca, Sp. 

 Spinat, Ger. 



Rich in all Health-Giving Properties 



CULTURE — For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot 



apart and J inch deep as early as the ground can be worked anc 



every two weeks up to May 15th, for a succession. For winter anc 



early spring use, sow in September in well-manured ground 



One ounce for 100 feet of drill. 



845 Dreer's Improved Long-Standing. The outstanding 

 feature of this splendid variety is 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; J lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25. 





848 Perpetual. This has some resemblance to Swiss Chard 

 producing slender, pale green leaves. Stands continuous cutting 

 and makes fine mild-flavored greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 J lb. 35c; lb. SI. 00. 



857 Viking. This new Spinach has attracted wide attention 

 ■^■as 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. 15c; J lb. 35c; lb. SI. 00. 



849 Bloomsdale 

 Long -Standing Savoy 



An early, hardy spinach of attractive appearance. 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. 45c; lb. SI. 25. 





855 Savoy, Virginia Blight-Resistant. A new strain of 

 Savoy Spinach which has proved to be remarkably resistant to 

 Spinach blight. Recommended only for late summer and fall 

 sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; -} lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



847 New Zealand (Tctragonia expanse). This, though not a 

 true Spinach, provides a great quantity of small leaves more 

 delicious even than regular Spinach. Bears continuously 

 throughout the summer forming large, spreading plants. Soak 

 seed before sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 







Salsify 



or Vegetable Oyster 



Salsifis, Fr. Salsifi, Sp. 



Barba dibecco, Ital. Hafenunrzel, 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 liberally with a fine spray 

 or sprinkler. Thin to 4 inches in rows. 



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; 

 i lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



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. 15c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 55c; 

 i lb. SI. 60. 



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; \ lb. 60c. 



Sorrel 



Oscille, Fr. 

 Acetosa, Ital. 



Acedera, Sp. 

 Sauerampfer, Ger. 



839 Large-Leaved Garden. 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. 30c; J lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. 



Sunflower 



Mammoth. Produces immense heads 

 measuring 12 to 20 inches across. A 

 valuable food for poultry and birds. 

 Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. 

 $2.25; prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 

 $11.00. 



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Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 



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



