Specialties ^vegetable seede 
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Lyons Swiss Chard 
169 An excellent and most useful vegetable, a row or two of which 
should be in every garden.- This variety will quickly pro- 
duce plants from which leaves may be cut all summer, as you 
can cut right down to the ground, and new shoots will soon 
spring up and make a fast growth. Those plants which are 
allowed to grow will make large crumpled and curly dark 
green leaves with thick white mid-ribs, which are delicious 
when cooked and served like asparagus, while the leafy 
parts make excellent "greens." Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 
50 cts.; lb., §1.50. 
Earliest Erfurt Kohl-Rabi 
427 This turnip rooted member of the Cabbage family is far su- 
perior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities, and is 
ready long before even the earliest turnips. The above variety is the best of its class 
and equally good for forcing in hotbed or greenhouse as well as for outdoor culture. 
Forms a very smooth root, nearly white, and is at its best when not more than 2 inches 
in diameter, being then very tender with the combined flavors of a Cabbage and a 
Turnip. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 
Early Purple Vienna Kohl-Rabi 
"The President" Peas 
Dreer's Extra Early Tomato, 
Alpha 
887 In the development of this strain we have kept in mind the 
importance of obtaining fruits free from the misshapen 
specimens which appear among the product of most plants of 
the extra early type. Alpha, we are glad to say, is an out- 
standing exception, the fruits coming very deep and smooth. 
- Plants are distinct, with heavy wide foliage, and bear in 
abundance bright red. fruits which ripen evenly right up to the 
stem, and which are solid and meaty ; We- anticipate that 
Alpha will soon supersede the Earliana strains for the favor 
of our customers, being in addition to its superior type, ready 
for picking in most localities slightly ahead of the latter. 
Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., §1.00; 1 oz., §1.75. 
430 The skin of this variety is of rich purple color, but of course, the flesh is white, and in 
the opinion of many is of a more delicate taste than the green or white skinned sorts. 
Almost as early as the above, this is considered more heat resistant, hence recommend- 
ed for sections where turnips turn bitter. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 
I lb., 85 cts. 
Cocozelle Bush Squash 
862 It has only been recently that scientists have discovered the presence of remarkable 
quantities of vitamines in summer squash, and doctors now prescribe an abundance of 
squash for children backward in physical development. One of the richest vitamine- 
bearers among summer squash is Cocozelle Bush, a handsome oblong dark green 
Italian variety liberally speckled with contrasting marks. Being of compact bush 
growth, a dozen plants will not take up any more room than a 15 foot row of bush 
beans and will provide from 2 to 3 dozen handsome fruits averaging 2 to 3 pounds each. 
This variety is unsurpassed in richness of the cooked product, which is of distinct 
aromatic flavor and aroma. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., §2.00. 
California Wonder Pepper 
711 This is a comparatively; recent introduction and is fully entitled to space in this 
special section of our "Garden Book." The plants are sturdy and upright bearing six, 
seven or eight smooth, blocky fruits, which mostly reach immense size. The out- 
standing feature of the fruit, however, is the remarkable thickness of their sweet 
crisp fleshy walls, making them unequalled for stuffing or for salads, etc. They will 
keep for a long period after picking, too, and we are sure that Cal. Wonder will win 
the approval of all who see it. Pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., 75 cts.; oz., §1.25; \ lb., §4.00. 
"The President" Pea 
702 Here is a new introduction of outstanding quality, and which, 
we are sure will be well received by our many customers. 
"The President" produces a vine 20 or 22 inches high, strong 
and vigorous, and rich dark green in color, bearing straight 
dark green pods in profusion which measure 4j to 4f inches 
in length, always well filled with sweet flavored Peas. Peas 
are ready for picking in about 68 or 70 days and therefore it is 
a most valuable sort to plant along with Laxtons Progress, 
which can be picked 7 or 8 days earlier. A trial pound or 
two will return a very profitable crop. Pkt., 15 cts.; § lb., 
30 cts.; 1 lb., 50 cts.; 2 lbs., 95 cts.; 5 lbs., §2.15, prepaid. 
Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered 
on page 20 
All Vegetable Seeds in quantities offered in this Catalogue are Delivered, Transportation Paid, anywhere 
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