HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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RADISH 



Sow Radish Seed aljout every two weeks, growing only about 

 wliat quantity you can use between crops. Summer varieties 

 should be used for planting during July and August, as they with- 

 stand hot weather better than the early sorts. For winter use 

 sow seed of the Winter Varieties in July, and they can be harvested 

 before severe frosts and stored in sand in a cool cellar. 



SUMMER RADISHES 



Icicle Radish. (See cut.) Can be used for summer or in forcing 

 frames, and makes radishes measuring from four to five inches 

 long and half to three-quarter inch thick. Matures earlier than 

 any other long white radish, and is attractive, being pure white, 

 almost transparent, and very tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 ijlb., SO cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Dreer's White Delicacy. An attractive white variety, which is 

 a great improvement on the White St'-asburg, being earlier, more 

 evenly shaped and smaller top. It grows from 4 to 5 inches in 

 length, tapers to a point and the flesh is very tender. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz,, 20 cts,; i lb,, 60 cts.; lb,, $2,00. 



Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. An excellent variety 

 for growing during the summer months and one of the most popular 

 of the long white varieties. The tops grow to a medium size and 

 the skin and flesh are pure snow-white. The quality is good, being 

 crisp and tender. It grows fast and will prove satisfactory in all 

 sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IScts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



White Strasburg. Roots oblong, pure white and are of a mild 

 flavor. Can be used while quite small. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 i lb,, 45 cts.; lb., $1,50. 



Beckert's Chartier. A very satisfactory variety for use during 

 the early portion of summer. It grows long in shape and the 

 color of skin is crimson shaded to white at the tip. May be used 

 while small and holds its quality until quite large. Pkt., 10 cts,; 

 oz., IS cts.; i lb., 45 cts,; lb,, $1,50, 



WINTER VARIETIES sow in Juiy. 



White Chinese or Celestial. The best Winter Radish. It is 

 stump-rooted, and even when large the Radishes are solid, crisp 

 and of a mild flavor. The skin is pure white, and Radishes may 

 be used at all stages of growth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Scarlet China. Roots are oblong in shape and bright rose 

 color. Flesh white, crisp and pungent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1,75. 



Long Black, and Long White Spanish. Both hot in flavor 

 and good keepers. Price of each, Pkt., 10 cts,; oz., 20 cts.; 

 \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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TURNIP 



This is an autumn cropping plant, and seeds may be sown as 

 late as the early part of August. For winter use store away in 

 a cool cellar and cover with a few inches of dry earth. 

 Purple-Top White Globe. (See cut.) Globular shape, hand- 

 some and of superior quality, either for the table or stock. A 

 heavy producer, early, and a good keeper. It is the leading 

 variety of turnip and considered the best kind to grow. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., IS cts.; J lb., 35 cts.; lb,, $1,00. 

 Red or Purple-Top. (Sirap-Leaf.) Good for early spring and 

 fall use; top fred or purple above ground, 

 jiesh fine grained, mild flavor. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Yellow Globe (Amber Globe). One of the 

 best yellow turnips for a general crop. 

 Produces a globe-shaped root, with smooth 

 skin and light yellow flesh, which is firm 

 and sweet. Excellent for table use or feed- 

 ing stock. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



RUTABAGA 



These are larger than the ordinary turnip 



and used both for the table and feeding stock. 



The seed should be sown before the end of 



July, and they may be stored in cellar same as 



turnips. 



Dreer's Improved Purple-Top. This 

 special strain is remarkable for uniform 

 shape and fine quality. It grows to a 

 large size; skin is smooth, flesh yellow and 

 fine-grained. The flavor is good, being 

 very sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



American Purple-Top. Very hardy and 

 productive; flesh yellow, solid, sweet; 

 good for stock or table use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., IS cts,; i lb., 30 cts,; lb,, 90 cts. 



Budlong's Improved. White, very sweet, 

 much milder flavor than any of the other 

 sorts; globe-shaped. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; J lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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