DREER'S SEEDS have been for Eighty=four Years a Standard Among the Best Market 

 Gardeners of this Country for Undoubted Purity and Excellence. 

 ASPARAGUS. 



Pedigreed Washiug'ton. The result of careful breeding by the U. S. 

 Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, with the object of eliminating 

 rust. This strain was finally obtained by continued selection of the best plants 

 of Martha Washington, and produces large straight shoots, dark green in color 

 wiih heavy overtone. The tips are tight and firm and do not open out or begin 

 to branch until well out of the ground, making the finest kind of green Aspara- 

 gus. Oz., 40 cts. ; % lb., 51.15; lb., $4.25. 



Dreer's Eclipse. The result of careful selection and "breeding up" to 

 the large type. The stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter and 

 twelve inches long, and are tender and delicious. Oz., 10 cts.; ]^ lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts. By express or freight at purchaser's expense, 5 lbs., $2.50. 



Columbian Mammoth White. A good variety, producing white stalks 

 of large size and finest quality. Oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 By express or freight at purchaser's expense, 5 lbs., ^3.25. 



Argenteuil. Grows to a mammoth size. The head is somewhat pointed 

 and scales with which it is covered are very closely set. Oz. , 10 cts.; % lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. By express or freight at purchaser's expense, 5 lbs., ^3.75. 



Palmetto. An early prolific and desirable variety. The stalks are uniformly 

 large in size and are of tender delicious quality. Oz. , 10 cts.; \l lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts. By express or freight at purchaser's expense, 5 lbs., ^2.50. 



Conover's Colossal. Produces large bright-green stalks, tinged with pur- 

 ple. Oz. , 10 cts.; %. lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. By express or freight at pur- 

 chaser's expense, 5 lbs., ^2.50. 





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ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



STRONG TWO-YEAR OLD ROOTS. Our own 

 growing, from selected seed. 



DREER'S ECIilPSE, Argenteuil, 

 Palmetto, Conover's Colossal. 



Each, Jl.oo per 100; ^S.50 per 1000, by ex- 

 press or freight at purchaser' s expense. 



Dreer's Special Circular on Asparagus Culture 

 Free. 



Crimson Globe Beet. This Beet is re 

 markable for its smooth skin and good shape. 

 It is a second early variety, does not grow large 

 and coarse, the matured Beets being medium in 

 size and rather oblong in shape. The flesh and 

 skin are both very dark and quality fine, being 

 sweet and tender. The tops are small and 

 dark in color. We are confident that this Beet 

 will please all who plant it. ]^ lb., 35 cts., 

 lb., ;^l.oo. By express or freight at purchaser's 

 expense, 10 lbs., i?9.oo. 



