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HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa 



PUMPKIN— ^^^' G^osse Kurbis. 



WINTER LUXURY PU-MPKIN 



Liarg'e Tours Pumpkin. A jiroductive variety, which 

 grows to an immense size, often weighing over loo lbs. The 

 flesh is not very thick, but quality is good. Oz., lo cts. ; % 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Winter Luxury. (See aa.) This pumpkin is dis- 

 tinct both in shape and appearance. Grows round, and 

 the skin, which is golden yellow, is covered with a fine 

 netting. The vines are healthy, and produce large num- 

 bers of the beautiful pumpkins, which are of good quality 

 and keep well during the winter. One of the best for 

 making pies. Oz., lo cts.; j^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Mammoth Golden Cashaw. As a general purpose 

 pumpkin, both for making pies and stock feeding, this 

 variety is ver}' valuable. It is an improvement on the 

 old light colored Cashaw. The skin when pumpkins are 

 matured, being a beautiful golden-orange color. The 

 quality is all that could be desired, being fine grained. 



sweet, and rich yellow 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



color. Oz., 10 cts.; }( lb., 25 



Large Yellow Mammoth Potiron. (A'ing of 



the Matiuiwths Jiitnbo.^ The largest of all pumpkins; 

 specimens have been grown weighing over 190 pounds. 

 The quality is good. The best pumpkin for showing at 

 Fairs ; also used for decoration in windows of restaurants. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Large Cheese Pumpkin. One of the best for table 

 use : productive, skin orange, flesh yellow and sweet. 

 Grows to fair size, and largely used for stock feeding. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Tennessee Sweet Potato. Pear-shaped, flesh thick, 



white, fine grained and good flavor. Oz , 10 cts.; U 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Large Yellow^ Field Pumpkin. For feeding 



stock. 



lb., 10 cts; lb., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.00. 



RADISH. 



Ger, Rettig, oder Radieschen. 



£arly Varieties. 



Dreer's Crimson Ball Radish. This is an entirely 

 distinct variety, and while of the same shape as the true red 

 turnip radish, the flesh as well as the skin is stained a beautiful 

 red color, which is a unique feature. It is a dainty little 

 radish of a very mild and pleasing flavor. It is equally as 

 good for forcing as for growing outside, quickly making fine 

 radishes, even during the hot summer months. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Early Scarlet Turnip. Small top, quick growth, mild 

 and crisp. Largely used for early planting in open ground. 

 Oz. , 10 cts.; )^ lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Scarlet Frame. A very early turnip radish ; bright scarlet- 

 crimson color; perfectly round, crisp and tender. Oz., 10 

 cts.; ^ lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Round Red Forcing. One of the earliest and best of 

 the Turnip varieties for forcing, very short-leaved, small top ; 

 color of skin dark red, white-fleshed. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 

 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Dreer's Frst and Best Radish. (See cut.) An 

 atrractive half long radish of very early maturit)'. The color 

 is rich deep scarlet, size medium, making it very dainty. The 

 tops are small and roots grow uniform in size and shape, 

 tapering to a point. The quality is fine, being delightfully 

 crisp and juicy. We know of no half-long radish that will 

 equal this variety. Oz., 15 cts.; }{ lb., 35 cts.; lb., ;Sl.oo. 



French Breakfast. Oblong shape, rapid growth, very 

 mild and tender, beautiful scarlet color tipped with white. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; j( lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



White-tipped Scarlet Gem. Excellent for forcing, 

 short leaves, bright scarlet, with white tip. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^ 

 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Long Scarlet Short Top. Long bright scarlet, with 

 small. top. Oz., 10 cts.; % 'b., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Half-Long Deep Scarlet. An intermediate sort, 

 forcing or open ground. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^{ lb., 15 cts.; 

 50 cts. 



Philadelphia Half -Long Scarlet. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 lb., 15 cts ; lb., 50 cts. 



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DREER S FIRST AND BEST RADISH 



