NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



NEW MUSKMELON— PAUL ROSE or PETOSKEY. 



This variety originated in the West, the melons being sold on the market under both 

 names. A decided improvement in the salmon-flesh varieties. It is a cross ot the 

 Osage vrith Netted Gem, and combines the sweetness of the former with the fine gray 

 netting of the Gem, making it a very handsome melon. It has a very firm rind, and, 

 as sl;own in illustration, a structure of flesh peculiarly its own. The melons grovr 

 uniform in shape and size, the average diameter being about 5 inches ; flesh very thick, 

 firm and beautiful ; deep salmon or orange color, deliciously sweet and meltiug ; the 

 seed cavity is smallest of any variety. For shipping long distances the Paul Ko?e has 

 no superior ; they not only carry safely, but in such good condition that they readily 

 bring much higher prices than other varieties. Its size and general appearance make 

 it a splendid basket melon which will soon become a favorite with the market gardener. 

 Our seed is strictly pure, grown from the originator's stock. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; 

 i lb. 50 cts.; lb. |1.50. 



PARSLEY, DREER'S SUMMER GREEN. 



Market gardeners have frequently requested that we secure a strain of Parsley which would 

 remain green during the hot months of July and August. We are pleased to offer this as a 

 variety particularly adapted for the purpose. It is a strong, vigorous grower, and produces 

 large, finely curled leaves, which are of beautiful dark green color, holding this rich color 

 long after other varieties have turned yellow. Oz. 15 cts. ; ^ lb. 30 cts.; lb. |1.00. 



DREER'S 





"ELECTRIC" EXTRA EARLY PEA. 



This is a new variety of the green-seeded Alaska 

 type, but a great improvement, being much earlier 

 than the Alaska and bearing larger pods. The vines 

 grow from 2j to 3 feet high, and are literally loaded 

 down with pods, which are crowded with the lar^e 

 peas, closely shouldered in pod. It is very uniform 

 in growth, and usually produces pods containing 8 

 peas. The quality is excellent, remaining tender 

 until fully matured. As an " Extra Early " for the 

 market gardener we can recommend this variety very 

 highly ; and the beautiful dark green color of the pods 

 adds greatly to their selling quality. Being hardy, 

 the seed can be planted as early as the ground can be 

 worked. Qt. 25 cts.; peck, |1.25 ; bu. $4.00. 



AMEER PEA. 



This variety of blue-seeded peas is distinct, and pro- 

 produces its handsome pods in pairs. It is an early 

 variety and can be planted very early in the Spring. 

 It is also a good variety for making repeated sowings 

 for succession. The vines which grow from 3 to 4 

 feet high, are very thrifty and good bearers. The 

 pods are dark green, large, curved and very broad, 

 always well filled with large peas. The quality is all 

 that could be desired, being sweet and tender ; the 

 large size and handsome green color of the pods make 

 it a good variety for market pur- 

 poses, bringing higher prices than 

 other less attractive sorts. Per 

 packet, 10 cents, postpaid ; per 

 pint, 20 cents ; per quart, 30 

 cents ; per J peck, $1.00 ; per 

 peck, 11.50 ; per bushel, $5.50. 



If to be sent by maU, add 

 8 cents per pint ; 15 cents per 

 quart. 



Drekr's 

 Extra 

 Eakly 

 Pka, 

 " Elec- 



TKIC." 



EXTRA EARLY JERSEY WHITE BUSH SQUASH. 



This improved strain of White Bush Squash is the result of 

 selections made for a number of years by a prominent market gar- 

 dener. The squashes mature fully 10 days earlier than the old 

 sort, and are of good marketable .size. They show less ridge, or 

 scallop, being better filled out, and contain a larger amount of 

 flesh than the parent variety. The squashes cook well and the 

 flavor is delicious. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; \ lb. 35 cts. ; lb. $1,25. 



GOLDEN HUBBARD SQUASH. 



In shape same as the old-fashioued Hubbard, but the skin is 

 rich orange color. It is extremely attractive, matures eailier than 

 the green-shell Hubbard and is more productive. The color of 

 flesh is deep golden yellow, cooks dry and is of fine flavor. The 

 keeping qualities are fully equal to the old variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts. ; i lb. 30 cts. ; lb. $1.00. 



ExTiiA Early Jersey White Bush Squash. 



