DREER'S CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING 



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CUCUMBER 



Seed may be sown until July 15. 

 382 Klondike. This valuable variety is one of the best for 



slicing. The color is rich dark green, and the fruits grow to a 



uniform size, measuring about seven inches in length and two 



inches thick when in good condition for use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts., lb., $1.50. 

 388 Early Russian. The smallest cucumber we offer, 3 to 4 



inches long, used exclusively for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 377 Green Prolific. This is a good pickling variety; medium 



size. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



COLLARDS 



Culture — Sow and cultivate same as late cabbage. The crop 

 of greens may be grown directly in the seed rows, or the plants 

 may be transplanted and set two feet apart in the rows. Best after 

 being touched by frost, which greatly improves flavor and tender- 

 ness. 

 302 Creole or Southern. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, and forms 



bunches of tender delicate leaves slightly curled at edges. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



ENDIVE 



This salad should be more largely grown, as its culture is easy. 



For fall use the seed may be sown until August. 



410 Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). A favorite salad 

 variety, with wide wavy leaves, edges of which are slightly 

 cut and irregular, and broad white midribs. Inner leaves 

 blanch to a creamy-white, tender, and of very agreeable 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



412 Dreer's Giant Fringed. A strong- 

 growing variety with large white heart, 

 broad stems and curly leaves. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 

 85 cts. 



414 Green Curled Winter. Standard 

 sort for fall and winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 5 oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



LEEK 



Seed may be sown in August or September, 

 and transplanted early the following Spring, 

 or from seed sown now, the young leaves 

 may be used as required. 

 438 Dreer's Prizetaker. This leek grows 

 very long and thick; pure white and 

 attractive in appearance. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 437 Musselburgh. Grows to a very large 

 size, with broad leaves. It is hardy and 

 highly esteemed for exhibition. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; \ oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 

 75 cts. 



KALE or BORECOLE 



Makes excellent greens for fall and winter use. Sow up till 

 end of September and protect with litter during winter. Extremely 

 hardy, and our Imperial may be gathered from under the snow in 

 good condition. 



422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. Beautifully curled 

 and crimped. Leaves are very large and of a bright green 

 color; very hardy. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 i lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



KOHL-RABI 



Or turnip-rooted cabbage, is far superior to turnips, in both 

 flavor and keeping qualities. Seed may be sown until middle of 

 summer. 

 427 Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with smooth 



root and very short top; the best variety for outdoor culture. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 

 430 Early Purple Vienna. A small, early variety. Skin 



purple but flesh white and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



\ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



MUSTARD 



558 White London. Best salad variety and delicious when 



used in combination with Extra Curled Cress. Leaves dark 



green, small and smooth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j lb., 



30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 554 Chinese. Strong upright plants with large, light green 



frilled leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 40 cts.; lb., 



$1.25. 

 556 Fordhook Fancy. The leaves are curled and fringed and 



can be cooked and served like spinach, as well as eaten as salad. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; f lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



A fine trio of Greens and Salads: — Lucullus Swiss Chard, top to left; Dreer's All Heart 

 Lettuce; Dreer's Giant Fringed Endive, properly blanched, in foreground. 



Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Celery Plants offered on page 53 



