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., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
888 Early Russian. The smallest cucumber we offer, 3 to 
4 inches long, used exclusively for pickling. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 3 lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
377 Green Prolific. This is a good pickling variety; medi- 
um size. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $1b., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
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 im- 
proves flavor and tenderness. 
302 Creole or Southern. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, and 
forms bunches of tender delicate leaves slightly curled at 
edges. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; + lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
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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., 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., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
414 Green Curled Winter. Standard 
sort for fall and winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; + lb., 75 cts. 
416 White Curled (Self-blanching). Plants 
14 to 16 inches across, leaves pale green, 
finely cut, crisp and very tender. Pkt., 
10 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.; 
} 0z., 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., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 
$1.00. 
A fine trio of Greens and Salads:—Lucullus Swiss Chard, top to left; Dreer’s All Heart 
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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. Beauti- 
fully curled and crimped. Leaves are very large 
and of a bright green color; very hardy. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 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.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; 3 Ib., 85 cts. 
430 Early Purple Vienna. A small, early variety. 
Skin purple but flesh white and of good flavor. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; $1b., 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.; ¢ Ib., 
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.; ¢ lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
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Lettuce; Dreer’s Giant Fringed Endive, properly blanched, in foreground. 
For a full descriptive list of our various offerings, consult our large Garden Book 
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