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DEEEE'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



RADISHES- Continued. 

 California W hite Winter. A mammoth variety, grow- 

 ing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, and of excel- 

 lent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts. 



3 feet apart each way, planting three or four seeds to the 

 hill, or they can be started in heat and transplanted ; it 

 can be cut for use all summer. 



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Dkeer's Sa\-oy. 



Dreer's Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large- 

 Savoy Leaved; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy 

 leaves, the best for family and market purposes, and 

 the best of all sorts for fall sowing. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Long Standing Round Seeded. A new large, crimped, 

 thick fleshy Savoy Leaved varietv ; will stand two> 

 weeks longer than any other sort before shooting to 

 seed ; the best for spring sowing, on account of seeding, 

 so late. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Rhubarb. 

 cooking varietv. 



White Strasburg. 



White Strasburg. Though not a new variety, it is one 

 that should be more largely grown. The roots are 

 oblong, of a pure white color, very brittle, and of a 

 mild flavor. For summer and fall use this sort will 

 be found verv desirable. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Bhabarber, Gf.h. Bhubarbe,TR. Buibarbo Bcistardo,SF. 



The stalks of this plant are used 

 for pies and tarts. Sow in April, in 

 drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 

 inches high, thin out in the rows to 

 10 inches apart, and transplant the 

 ensuing autumn or spring to any 

 desired situation, in a deep, rich 

 soil. The ground must be dug and 

 heavily manured, at least 2 feet 

 deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart 

 each way, and the following spring 

 it will be fit for use. In the fall 

 the bed should have a thick dress- 

 ing of coarse manure, which is to 

 be dug into the ground in the 

 spring. We recommend those who 

 desire a choice article to procure 

 the roots, which can be set out 

 either in the fall or spring as above 

 described. 

 Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, 



and very fine. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 



cts. 

 Victoria. Very large ; the finest 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 

 Strong Roots 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



SORREL. 



Sauerampter, Ger. Oseille, Fe. Acedera, Sp. 

 Sow in April, in a rich, mellow soil, in shallow drills 12 

 inches apart, and thin out the plants to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows, keeping the flower stems cut off as they appear. 

 It remains in the ground from year to year. The leaves 

 •possess a pleasant acid taste ; cook like Spinach ; also good 

 to mix with salads, to which it imparts an agreeable flavor. 

 Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 



much used in salads. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 



SPINACH. 



Spinale, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Sp. 

 This is an important market gardener's crop, of easy cul- 

 ture. For spring and summer use, sow either broadcast 

 or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the 

 ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succes- 

 sion. For winter and early spring use, sow in September, 

 in well-manured ground ; cover with straw on the approach 

 of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich ; 

 the stronger the ground the more delicate and succulent 

 will be the leaves. Sow the New Zealand variety in hills 



Postage prepaid on packets and ounces. On & lb. and over remit at rate of one ct. per oz. to cover postage when ordered 

 to be sent by mail. 



Long Standing. 



Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The hardiest variety; hav- 

 ing smaller leaves, is not so productive as the above 

 sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



New Zealand. This variety endures heat and drought, 

 and is the best for summer use ; produces a large 

 quantilv of leaves throughout the season. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.00. 



SALISFY. 



(Oyster Plant.) 



Haferwurzel oder Bocksbart, Ger. Solsifis, Fr. Ostra 



Vegetal, 6 Barba Cabruna, Sp. 



A fine vegetable, used and served as 

 Carrots ; or, after being boiled, made 

 into cakes and tried like oysters, which 

 they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the 

 same as Carrots and Parsnips ; it is 

 hardy, can remain in the ground all 

 winter for early spring use, but should 

 betaken up before it startsgrowing; take 

 up a supply to use during the winter. 

 Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, 

 mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in 

 drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and 

 thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. 

 Long White. The favorite market 

 varietv, and the best flavored. 

 Pkt. 5" cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 

 Long Black, or Scorzoneia. Re- 

 sembling the above ; scrape off the 

 coarse rind, and soak the roots a few 

 hours in cold water before cooking, 

 to extract their bitter taste. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 Mammoth Sandwich Island. This 

 variety came from the Sandwich Islands, and grows 

 here to a very large size, and resembles a good sized 

 pirsnip. It is verv mild and delicate flavored and 

 should become popular. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Salsify. 



