VEGETABLE SEEDS '^^'?, 



1899. 



NOVELTIES AND 

 SPECIALTIES IN 



On pages x and z we offer Novelties and Specialties of rare merit. All have been carefully 

 tested on our Trial Grounds. Descriptions are written from actual experience with each 

 variety and illustrations made from photographs. 



DREER'S NEW WONDER BUSH LIMA BEAN. 



This new strain of Bush Lima Bean has given wonderful sat- 

 isfaction, both in producing fine, large beans and in holding 

 steadfastly to its dwarf habit, growing absolutely in the bush 

 form, without the least sign of a runner. It is also the earliest 

 of all Bush Limas, and a great improvement on the original 

 type of large White Bush Lima, being 10 to 15 days earlier. 

 ^ Seed planted on our Experimental Grounds on June 29th, 

 produced fully-matured beans on August 17th, just seven weeks 

 from date of planting. No other Bush Lima has such a record 

 for earliness. 



\^ It is the most productive of all Bush Limas. The plants 

 grow dwarf, upright and compact, and are completely covered 

 with large pods, many of which contain lour beans, which are 

 fully as large as the largest of the Pole Limas. The beans are 

 of flat shape, and fully equal in flavor to the famous Dreer's 

 Bush Lima, so well and favorably known. 



Dreer's New Wouder Busli Lima is without doubt 

 the best of its class, and a decided acquisition. The earliest, 

 dwarfest, most prolific and best quality of all. Pkt. 15 cts. ; 

 2 pkts. 26 cts , postpaid ; pint, 60 cts. ; qt. $1.00, by express. 

 If by mail, add 8 cts. per pint, 15 cents per quart. Deekk's New Wonder Bush Lima Bean. 



EARLY SPRING CABBAGE. 



This variety is fully as early as Jersey 

 Wakefield, but heads are of the round, 

 flat type of Early Summer. It has very 

 few small outer leaves, and can be 

 planted as close as any variety known. 

 Heads grow remarkably uniform in size 

 and shape ; stem short and heart very 

 small, making almost entire head fit for 

 use. The quality is extremely fine, veins 

 small, and not the least sign of coarse- 

 ness. The heads harden at an early 

 stage of growth, so that they are really 

 fit for use before fally matured. Pkt. 

 10 cts. ; oz 40 cts. ; i lb. $1.50 ; l b. $5.00. 



SCHUMACHER CELERY^ 



This variety produces very large half 

 dwarf stalks, ribs very broad and brittle, 

 with heart of a rich golden yellow. Its 

 great point is its remarkable keeping 

 qualities, remaining solid in March and 

 April, which is the most profitable time 

 to sell. We offer only true stock. Price, 

 peroz. 25 cts.; Hb- 80 cts.; lb. $3.00. 



Early Spring Cabbage. 



EMERALD CUCUMBER. 



This is the most valuable Cucumber introduced in many years. It has 

 all the good qualities of the White Spine, with the additional advantage 

 of having a rich dark green color during the entire period of its growth, 

 making it an evergreen cucumber. The vines are exceedingly productive, 

 fruits set early and are very handsome, long and straight, entirely free 

 from spines. In quality, fine, being very solid, crisp, tender and of 

 pleasing flavor. Those who grow cucumbers under glass will appreciate 

 the " Emerald," as it is a splendid forcing variety, and the fruits are so 

 firm that they readily stand shipping long distances. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.: i lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



