HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE SUMMER VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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GARDEN PEAS 



Peas do not do well if planted during hot weather, except in the northern states, but 

 sowings of the early sorts offered below, made in August, generally bring good results and 

 green peas fresh from the garden can be enjoyed during the early fall months. 



618 Alaska. An extra early round blue-seeded Pea, height, 2 feet. Very uniform and a 

 favorite canning variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; § lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 5 lbs., 

 $1.55, prepaid. 



620 American Wonder. A very fine, extra early wrinkled variety. It is well suited 

 for the private garden and quite productive. The flavor and quality are excellent, 

 and its dwarf habit of growth makes it a desirable sort; height, 1 foot. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.50, prepaid. 



635 Dreer's Eureka Extra Early. Vines grow to a height of about 20 inches and are 

 very robust, bearing an abundant crop of pods which measure about 2§ inches in 

 length, and are well filled with peas of excellent flavor. It is not only valuable for 

 early use but is especially adapted for planting in August when most plantings of 

 other varieties result in failure. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 

 5 lbs., $1.65, prepaid. 



630 Dreer's Electric Extra Early. Another good small, round, blue seeded extra 

 early sort. The vines grow very uniform and attain a height of 2| feet, bearing an 

 abundant crop of medium size, dark green pods, which are well filled with Peas of 

 good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.65, 

 prepaid. 



628 Early Eight Weeks. The vines are very dwarf, growing only 12 to 15 inches in 

 height and loaded with the well filled pods, which are quite large in size for so early a 

 variety. The pods should be picked from vines while they are in a young state of 

 growth, at which time the peas are exceedingly tender and of a most delicious flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.85, prepaid. 



646 Gradus, or Prosperity. 



Grows vigorous and healthy 

 vines about three feet in height, 

 bearing pods averaging 4 inches 

 long, well filled with 6 to 8 light 

 green Peas, which color they re- 

 tain after being cooked. A 

 valuable feature with "Gradus" 

 is, that the Peas remain tender 

 and sweet for a long time after 

 having been picked. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; | lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 

 lbs., 80 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.85, pre- 

 paid. 



Early Eight Weeks Peas 



Laxton's Progress Peas 



650 Laxton's Progress. An 



ideal sort for the small home 

 garden where space is at a premi- 

 um. "Progress" grows but 18 

 inches high, but the vines are 

 exceedingly vigorous and pro- 

 duce the largest pods of any extra early sort. Pods average 4£ inches long 

 and are well filled with 8, 9 or 10 deep green, large peas, of delightful flavor. 

 Ready for gathering within 60 days from the time seeds are sown, being a few 

 days earlier than either Hundredfold or Laxtonian, the previous leaders in 

 this class. Pkt., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 2 lbs., 95 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.15, 

 prepaid. 



RADISH 



Sow Radish Seed about every two weeks, growing only about what quantity you 



can use. Radishes grow to table size in 20 to 30 days. Summer varieties should 



be used for planting during July and August, as they withstand hot weather better 



than the Early sorts. For winter use sow seed of the Winter Varieties in July, and 



they can be harvested before severe frosts and stored in sand in a cool cellar. 



SUMMER RADISHES 



770 Cardinal Globe . Those who like the crisp little red Radishes that come so 

 early will be pleased with this variety. The Radishes grow globular in shape, 

 and are of a most brilliant cardinal-red color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 Jib., 50 cts. ;lb., $1.75. 



773 Cincinnati Market. An extra early variety of the Long Scarlet type; of 

 a clear bright red color and grows to large size without becoming pithy. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



800 Philadelphia White Box. The most desirable of the round white sorts. 

 Will produce roots of a size suitable for use within 24 days. The skin is an 

 attractive, transparent ivory-white and the flesh sparkling white, very crisp, 

 tender and juicy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



780 Dreer's Crystal Forcing. Small top, quick growth, pure white, and 

 round, mild and crisp. Largely used for mid-season planting in open ground. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Have a supply of Radish Seed on hand to re-sow vacant rows 



