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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



CUCUMBER 



Seed may be sown until July IS, and for slicing we recommend 

 Klondike, or if wanted for pickles use Green Prolific, Everbearing 

 or Long Green. 

 Green Prolific. This is a verj' good pickling variety; dark green 



skin and exceedingly productive, medium size. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Everbearing. Produces pickles and cucumbers until frost. 



Very productive; fruits of all sizes on the vines at the same time. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts. 

 Long Green (Jersey Pickle). Fruits long, firm and crisp. Use 



small size for pickles and large for sweet pickles. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Early Fortune. Produces an abundant crop of Cucumbers 



which are slightly longer than Arlington White Spine, more 



cylindrical in shape and have a very dark green skin. The 



flesh is thick, seed cavity relatively small and the quality is 



excellent. This variety is one of the best introduced in years. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Klondike. (See cut.) One of the best for slicing. The color is 



rich dark green, and it grows to a uniform size, measuring about 



seven inches in length and two inches thick when in condition for 



use. Excellent for growing during summer. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., IS cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Kale or Borecole 



Makes excellent greens for spring use. 

 Sow in September and protect with litter 

 during winter. The green leaves may some- 

 times be gathered from under the snow. 

 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. 



(See cut.) A beautifully curled and 



crimped variety, which is of strong, vig- 

 orous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green 



color, and very attractive appearance. The 



plant is of spreading habit of growth, the 



leaves are large and furnish an abundance 



of greens during the fall, winter and 



spring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 



70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 

 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves yellov/ish- 



green, very compact and beautifully curled, 



This variety is hardy, and the flavor is 



improved rather than harmed by frost. 



Leaves are long, deeply cut, finely curled 



and quite ornamental. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 

 Dwarf Curled Scotch. The leaves are 



bright green and curled, very tender and 



of fine flavor. It is largely grown in the 



Southern States, also very hardy in the 



North, and the quality and flavor are 



excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 



60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



ENDIVE 



This salad vegetable should be more largely grown, as its culture 

 is very easy. For fall use the seed may be sown until August, and 

 as it only requires about the same time to grow as lettuce, it makes 

 an excellent fall vegetable. 

 Dreer's Giant Fringed. A strong-growing variety with large 



white heart, broad stems and curly leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts. 

 Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter 



crop. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., SO cts. 

 Broad-leaved Batavian (EscaroUe). Leaves broad, light green, 



nearly plain. LTsed in stews, soups and as a salad. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



KOHL-RABI 



Bulb grows above the ground and looks like a leafy turnip. 

 Seed may be sown until middle of summer. It is usually boiled 

 and served with a dressing, and has the combined flavor of the 

 cabbage and turnip. 

 Early White or Green Vienna Kohl-Rabi. Flesh white 



and tender. A standard sort for market and table use. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 

 Early Purple Vienna Kohl-Rabi. A small, early variety. 



Skin purple, but flesh white and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



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