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Pinient, Fr. 



PEPPER 



Pimiento, Sp. 

 Pfeffer, Gek. 



One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants. 



CULTURE — Sow seed in flats under glass in March: transplant seedlings, when 2 to 3 inches high, into other flats, 4 inches apart 



each way or into individual pots, either clay or paper, to encourage good root systems. When the weather has become thoroughly settled 



and danger from belated freezes is over (about corn planting time), transplant to open ground in warm, very rich and well-prepared soil, 



placing rows 3 feet apart, with plants 2 feet apart in the rows. The large, sweet sorts have become very popular and are always in demand. 



734 Dreer's "Rainbow." A most interesting, orna- 

 mental, and at the same time practical addition to the 

 varieties now offered. Plants are strong and vigorous, 

 with an abundance of glossy, dark green foliage, bear- 

 ing fruits long and conical in shape, which from the 

 early green, the color passes into white, then to a 

 golden yellow, and finally to a brilliant scarlet. Pkt., 

 20 cts.; I oz., 75 cts.; oz., $1.25 



711 California Wonder. (See Specialties, page 5.) 

 Pkt., 20 cts.; I oz., 65 cts.; oz., $1.00; } lb., S3.25. 



722 Chinese Giant. The very large fruits are bright 

 scarlet, flesh is thick and remarkably sweet. The latest 

 maturing Pepper, requiring a long season of growth, 

 and for the North Early Giant is more suitable. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; \ oz., 45 cts.; oz., 80 cts.; \ lb., $2,50. 



723 Early Giant {Harris). In more Northern latitudes, 

 where formerly only one or two of the smaller early 

 types could be grown with any certainty of securing a 

 crop, this new variety will mature large fruits, 4j to 

 S inches high and 4 inches thick, with very thick sweet 

 flesh. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., 60 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



726 Golden Dawn. A very attractive small waxy yellow 

 Pepper, very meaty and sweet flavored. A very 

 effective contrast when sliced and served with a red 

 variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 i lb., $1.75. 



709 Large Bell or Bull Nose. A large early scarlet 

 variety, very popular, and a favorite pickling sort. , 

 Flesh is thick and usually of mild flavor. This has [ 

 been offered for many years, and is stiU a great — 

 favorite. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 ilb., SI. 75. 



742 Large Sweet Spanish. Peppers grow four or five inches 

 long and three inches in diameter. The fruits are bright 

 green, turning to a rich scarlet when matured. Flesh thick 

 and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; } lb., $1.75. 



730 Neapolitan. Fruits grow upright, about 3^ to 4 inches 

 long and 2 inches thick, and are remarkably sweet. Brilliant 

 red fruit, very early. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 ilb., SI. 50. 



732 Pimiento. One of the sweetest Peppers grown, as it does not 

 contain the slightest trace of heat. The plants are productive 

 and the heart shaped Peppers medium size and of a shape 

 desirable for filling, prepared in which manner they are 

 delicious. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 35 cts.; oz., 65 cts.; \ lb., S1.90. 



738 Ruby Giant or Worldbeater. Of particularly desirable 

 size and shape for stuffing, fruits coming of good width with 

 thick walls. A cross between Ruby King and Chinese Giant, 

 grows to large size and is very mild. A most prolific sort. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; J lb., $2.00. 



740 Ruby King. This popular sort now is a favorite in all 

 sections, on account of its reliable nature. Fruits are about 

 five inches long, flesh thick and mild, color dark green while 

 young, turning to ruby red when ripe. Extremely prolific, 

 bearing ten or a dozen fruits. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 

 50 cts.: i lb., $1.75. 



741 Squash, or Tomato. Fruits about 2 to 3 inches in diam- 

 eter, flat, and slightly ribbed, with thick sweet flesh. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75. 



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Early Giant Pepper 



The Small Ornamental Sorts 



These are all late maturing varieties, very hot fruits, which 

 are used exclusively for sauces, and in pickles, etc. 

 715 Celestial. Compact plants, literally covered with small 



conical fruits in color ranging from purple to brilliant red. 



Very hot. This is also very popular as a potted plant for 



indoor decoration about Christmastime. Pkt., 15 cts.; J oz., 



30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75. 

 720 Creole, or Birds Eye. Bears small oval red-hot fruits in 



abundance. Very ornamental. Pkt., 15 cts.; § oz., 50 cts.; 



oz., 85 cts.: \ lb., S2.50. 

 712 Long Red Cayenne. Pods are long and slender; bright 



red and very pungent. Used extensively. Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 



30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75. 

 735 Red Cherry. A small round late variety, fruits erect, 



scarlet and hot. Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; j 



lb., S2.50. 

 728 Red Japan Cluster. Very productive. Small, slender, 



upright, hot fruits of bright red. Pkt., 15 cts.; f oz., 40 cts.; 



oz., 75 cts.: i lb., $2.50. 

 718 Small Chili. Red conical pods, in abundance, about 2 



inches long, very hot. In demand for the ver>' popular sauce 



of the same name. Pkt., 15 cts.; j oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 



Jib., SI. 75. 

 744 Tabasco. Small and very hot. Used as a condiment either 



in vinegar or sauce. Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 45 cts.; oz., 80 cts. 



We offer 2 Peppers, 1 Sweet and 1 Hot in strong, pot grown plants on page 210 



