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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



ONIONS" Continued. 



PA RS LEY — Continued. 



Red Bassano, or- Genoa. 

 Red Bassano, or Genoa. Skin deep brownish red. 

 This variety combines large size, mild flavor, pro- 

 ductiveness, with excellent keeping qualities. The 

 Italian varieties should be largely grown as they are 

 in even* wav desirable for market or family use. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.," oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.40. 



ONION SETS. 



Prices subject to change according to market fluctuations. 

 For large quantities prices will be given on application. 

 White. Qt. 25 cts. I Potato. Qt. 25 cts. 



Yellow. Qt. 20 cts. | Shallots. Qt. 30 cts. 



GARLIC. Lb. 40 cts., by mail, prepaid, 55 ets. 



PARSNIP. 



Panais, Fe. Pastinaca 6 Chirhna, Sp. 

 Sow as early in the spring as the 



Dwarf Extra Curled. 



Dwarf Extra Curled. Leaves tender, crimped and 

 very curly, of a beautiful bright green color, and 

 very ornamental ; excellent for garnishing. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., I lb. 40 cts. 



Pfeffer, Gee. 



Pastinake, Gek. 



PEPPER. 



Piment, Fr. Pimiento, Sp. 



Peppers are indispensable as a 

 seasoning for soups and meats. 

 The large varieties are mainly used 

 fortius purpose and pickling. The 

 mild, sweet varieties, like Golden 

 Dawn and Ruby King, are used 

 for Mangoes, while the small 

 fruited sorts are the best for sauces. 

 Sow in hot beds in March or April, 

 or on a warm sheltered border in 

 May, and when the season is favora- 

 weather will admit, in drills 15 ! ble transplant in good, rich, mellow ground, in rows 2 feet 

 inches apart and V inch deep, in a | apart and IS inches in the rows ; hoe frequently to keep 



down the weeds, and earth up a little at one or two- 

 hoeings. 



Tomato-Shaped. 



rich deep soil ; thin out to 6 inches 

 apart in the rows. The quality of 

 the roots is improved by leaving 

 them in the ground over winter for 

 spring use. Secure enough in pits 

 or cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock as well 

 as for table use. 



Large Sugar, or Hollow 

 Crown. The best variety ; 

 roots long, very smooth, white, 

 tender, sugary, and of excellent 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i 

 lb. 25 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



Petersilie, Gee. Persil, Fr. Pere- 

 gil, SP. 

 Used for garnishing and season- 

 ing soups, meats, etc. Succeeds 

 best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow 

 thickly early in April, in rows 1 

 foot apart and J inch deep ; thin 

 out the plants to stand 6 inches 

 apart in the rows. The seed is 

 slow of germination, taking from 

 three to four weeks to make its appearance, and often 

 failing to come up in dry weather. To assist its coming 

 up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or 

 sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. 

 For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. 

 Curled. A good medium curled variety for garnishing 



and seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J lb. 40 cts. 

 Extra Curled Perpetual. A new and distinct variety 

 of unequalled merit, beautifully crimped and curled. 

 It can be cut the vear round, as it rarely runs to 

 seed. Pkt. 10 cts., bz. 30 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 

 Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be 

 desired. As a garden decorative plant it is very orna- 

 mental. It will stand the winter if covered before 

 frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J lb. 50 cts. 



Hollow Crown. 



Large Sweet Bell. 



Large Sweet Bell, or Mountain. A large early va- 

 riety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy; the best 

 for pickling and pepper sauce or filled as Mangoes. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Japan Cluster. A new and very desirable Pepper, 

 bearing its fruit in bunches. A single plant makes a 

 very pretty effect. For ribboning, it will be found 

 very useful, as its brilliant scarlet fruit, which ripens 

 early in the season, makes a charming contrast with 

 its deep green leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



We prepay postage on packets and ounces. On i/ lb. and over add for postage at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 Add 20 cts. per quart to price of Onion Sets to cover postage. 



