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HENRY A. DREER. 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



CUCUMBER 



The Davis Perfect. {See cut.') For a number of 

 years this variety was controlled by the originator, who is 

 one of the leading market gardeners in the West, and after 

 whom the variety is named. Mr. Davis stales that he ex- 

 perimented several years in trying to get an improved strain 

 of Cucumber for forcing under glass and outside culture and 

 has finally fixed a " Perficf type, combining quality, shape, 

 color and productiveness. The Cucumbers grow long and 

 slim, sometimes measuring 12 inches in length; the color is 

 a rich, dark, glossy green, which they hold until nearly ripe. 

 It is very tender, brittle and of fine flavor. Oz., lo cts. ; ^ 

 lb., 35 cts.; lb., I1.25. 



Early Fortune. This variety was discovered in a field of 

 Davis Perfect, and is now so thoroughly established that large 

 fields of it do not show any variation in plant or fruit. Vines 

 mike a strong growth and produce an abundant crop of 

 Cucumbers, which are slightly larger than Arlington Wliite 

 Spine, more cylindrical and have dark green skin. Oz., 15 

 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., S1.35. 



Klondike. This valuable variety is one of the best for 

 slicing, and will produce Cucumbers equal in appearance 

 to the hot-house grown specimen. The color is rich, 

 dark green, and the fruits grow to a uniform size, measuring 

 about seven inches in length and two inches thick. A good 

 shipper. Oz., 10 cts.; >| lb., 35 cts ; lb., ^1.25. 



Improved Arlington Wliite Spine. A magnificent 

 strain of the White Spine which has been improved by careful 

 selection, for forcing in hot houses and frames ; very tender and 

 crisp. Oz., 10 cts.; '/ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



tniproved Early White Spine. [Bennett's.) A fav- 

 orite with market gardeners, and produces large and attractive 

 cucumbers. It is verj- productive, and as it begins to bear at 

 an early season, it is a profitable variety to grow. Oz., 10 

 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., ^i.oo. 



Cool and Crisp. A strain of White Spine somewhat like 

 the Arlington, but longer and more cylindrical. It is early, 

 and continues in bearing the entire season. Good for table 

 use. Oz., locts.; i^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Barly Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 

 small. Oz., 10 cts.; }( lb., 30 cts.; lb., gl.oo. 



Barly Clu.ster. Produces the fruits in clusters, good qual- 

 ity and flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; ^^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Oreen Prolific. This is a very good pickling variety, and 

 is largely grown for that purpose. The vines make a strong 

 growth and produce many fruits, which are of a medium size, 

 dark green and smooth. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., Si. 00. 



Gnierald. Exceedingly productive, and the fruits, which 

 set early, are very handsome, being dark green, long and 

 straight, entirely free from spines. Quality fine, being very 

 solid and crisp. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., ;?l.25. 



Everbearing. Very productive; fruits of all sizes will be 

 found on the vine at same time. The size is small and -well 

 adapted for pickling. Oz.,locts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., |l. 00. 



Nichol's Medium Green. This Cucumber is largely 

 grown for the pickle manufacturers. Fruits medium size and 

 dark green. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 2,0 cts.; lb., |l.oo. 



Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed both ends. The 

 spines are prominent and color is deep green. It is very pio- 

 lific. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., Ii.oo. 



Long G-reen. [Jersey' Pickle.) Fruits are long, firm and 

 crisp. The small fruits are used for pickles, and larger ones 

 make excellent sweet pickles. The vines make a strong 

 growth and are very productive. Our strain of this variety 

 is excellent and produces fruits of a uniform sire and shape. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Small Gherkin, or Burr. A small prickly variety 

 which is used for pickles only. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts, 



Unglisli Forcing Cucumbers. 



Oovent Garden Favorite, Rochford's Market, 



Lockie'* Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 



20 cts.; Si. 75 per 100 seeds. 

 Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, 



Telegraph [Rollison s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 



15 cts.; $1.40 per 100 seeds. 



, Leaves are finely 

 % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 



CRESS. 



Extra Curled or Pepper Grass 



cut, crisp and pungent. Oz., 10 cts.; 



80 cts. 

 Upland Cress. Leaves resemble Water- Cress, and grows 



well on dry soil. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., |2.oo. 

 Water-Cress. Oz., 65 cts.; % lb., 3i-9o; lt>., J7oo- 



CORN SALAD. 



Liarge Seeded. Makes a strong growth and produces an 

 abundance of leaves which are used for salad. Oz , 15 cts., 

 )l lb., 45 cts.; lb.. Si. 50. By express or treight at pur- 

 chaser's expense, 5 lbs. or more at J1.40 per lb. 



