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



RADISH 



SUMMER VARIETIES. 



Crimson, shading white, crisp and 

 lb., 20 cts. ; lb,, 55 cts. 



KREWSON'S oblong black SPANISH RADISH 



Krewson's Oblong Black Spanish. {See cut. ) For 

 a number of years we have made a specialty of this improved 

 black radish, supplying it in large quantities, not only to gar- 

 deners around this city, but throughout the entire country, par- 

 ticularly among the German gardeners, who know so well 

 what a good winter radish should be. It is an improvement 

 on the Round Black Spanish, growing longer and of much 

 more perfect form. It grows very solid and is of crisp, mild 

 flavor. Oz., lo cts.; y^ lbs., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts 



Kound Black Spanish. This radish grows to a fair size, is round in 

 shape and considered one of the best for winter use. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^i lb., 

 IS cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



liOng Black Spanish. Grows long in shape, is of good flavor and used 

 by those who prefer a long radish to a round sort. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^4 lb., 15 

 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



California White Winter. Grows from ten to twelve inches long, is 

 very solid and of good quality. A good keeper. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 20 

 cts. ; lb. , 55 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Linnseus and Victoria. Each, Oz., 10 cts., % lb., 35 cts.; lb., 



gl.2S. 



(For RHUBARB ROOTS, see Vegetable Plants, etc!, page 27.) 



SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster. 



Ger. Haf er- W nrzel. 

 Mammoth Sandwich Island. {See ait.) This variety grows here 

 to a very large size, nearly twice as large as the Long White, and resembles 

 a good-sized parsnip. It is pure white and very mild and delicately flavored, 

 and is very popular. Oz., 10 cts. ;^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $I.I0. 



Long' White. This is the old original type of Salsify. It grows to a fair 

 size and for a long time was the favorite variety and is still used by many 

 who consider its flavor very fine. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles the above and cultivated 

 in the same way. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



SORREL. 



Large-Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in 

 salads. The improved varieties, when well grown and cooked the same as 

 spinach make a healthy and palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring 

 and thin the seeding to six to eight inches apart in the row. Commence 

 cutting in two months; plants continue to bear four years. Oz. , 10 cts. ; 

 ]l lb., 30 cts.; lb., gl.oo. 



Beckert's Chartier. 



tender. Oz., 10 cts. ; ^ 



White Chartier. This beautiful long white radish is of 

 same character as the Beckert's Chartier, except that it is pure 

 white. It is a good summer radish. Oz., 10 cts. ; ^ lb., 

 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



Long White Vienna. {Lady Finger. \ Beautiful in 

 shape ; skin and flesh are pure snow-white ; crisp and of rapid 

 growth. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



White Strasburg. Of a pure white color, verj' brittle and 

 of mild flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



White Delicacy. An improvement on the White Stras- 

 burg, being earlier, more evenly shaped, and ^mailer top ; 

 grows into full size and perfect shape during the hottest 

 weather. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Large White Summer. Large turnip shaped. Oz., 10 

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



Large Yellow Summer. Like white summer, except irj 

 color. Oz., 10 cts.; ]l lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



WINTER VARIETIES. 



Scarlet China. One of the best fall and winter varieties. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; ji( lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Round Scarlet China. Root round, of a fine scarlet 

 color. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Long W^hite Spanish. Also grows long, as its name 

 implies, but is of white color. Flavor is all that could be 

 desired. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



White Chinese, or Celestial. A Chinese production 



and one of the best white Winter Radishes. It is stump- 

 rooted and grows to a large size. Can be used any time after 

 three inches long. Flesh pure white, firm, solid and tender. 

 It is a good keeper. Oz., 10 cts.; yl lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 



