FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



DREER'S 



Reliable Vegetable Seeds. 



This list comprises all the leading old sorts and those of later introduction possessing sufficient 

 merit to make them worthy of extended cultivation. It is our aim, while trying everything new that is 

 offered, to include in our list only those that are really an improvement on existing sorts. 



We pay postage on all seeds ordered by the packet or ounce. On quarter pounds or over, customers 

 must add postage to Catalogue price at the rate of i cent per ounce. 



Add to price of Beans and Peas 30 cents per quart or fraction thereof, to cover postage, and on ears 

 of Corn add 5 cents for small, 10 cents for large. No half ounces are put up of seed offered at less than 

 20 cents per ounce. When postage is omitted, we either forward the seeds by express, or deduct sufficient 

 from order to cover it, as we deem best for our customers' interests. 



ARTICHOKE. 



Artischoke, Ger. Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Sp. 

 Sow early in April, in rich soil, in drills one inch 

 deep, about 12 inches apart, and thin out the rows to 4 

 inches apart. When one year old transplant in rows 3 

 feet apart, and 2 feet in the rows. Protect during winter 

 with a covering of manure or leaves. The bed will re- 

 main in bearing for years. 

 Large Green Globe. The best for general culture. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 ets. 

 Jerusalem. A hardy and productive plant, used for 



pickling and feeding stock. Strong tubers. Qt. 25 cts. 

 Add for postage 30 cts. per qt. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Spargel, Ger. Aspertje, Fe. Esp&rragos, Sp. 



Sow in March or April, in 

 rows 1 foot apart, and keep 

 clean by frequent hoeing. When 

 two years old transplant into 

 permanent beds, which should 

 be well and deeply manured 

 and trenched to the depth of 2 

 feet. Set the plants (in rows) 

 from 3 to 4 feet apart and 2 feet 

 in the rows, spreading out the 

 roots, and covering from 6 to 8 

 inches. On the approach of 

 winter cover with manure or 

 compost ; fork the beds early in 

 spring, and apply a dressing 

 of salt. Cut for use the second 

 year, after planting in perma- 

 nent bed. 



Conover's Colossal. One 

 of the best varieties, large and 



productive. Pkt. 5 cts., qz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Philadelphia Mammoth. An excellent variety largely 



grown in this section. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Two year old roots by express $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 



1000. Add for postage $1.50 per 100. 



BEANS. 



English Dwarf. 



Gartenbohnen, Ger. Five de Marais, Fr. Habas, Sp. 

 To succeed well, they must be planted as soon as the 

 frost is out of the ground, in strong, heavy soil, in drills 

 3 feet apart and 2 inches deep. Pinch off the tops as soon 

 as the lower pods begin to fill. 



Broad Windsor. The best for general culture, used 

 only as a shelled bean. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts. Add 

 30 cts. per quart to cover postage. 



BEANS. 



Dwarf, or Snap-Short. 



Buschbohnen, Ger. Haricot Nain,~FR. Habas 6 Frijo- 



lenano, Sp. 



All the varieties of this class are tender, and will not 



bear the cold. Plant about the middle of April, if the 



ground is warm and the season favorable, and at intervals 



Asparagus. 



throughout the season for a succession, finishing about the 

 15th of August. The best mode of culture is in rows 2 feet 

 apart, and the beans 3 inches apart and 2 inches deep in 

 the rows. Keep well hoed, and draw the earth up to their 

 stems, but only when dry ; working them when wet with 

 rain or dew will cause them to rust and injure the crop. 



DWARF BEANS. 



Green Pod. 



Imp. Early Red Valentine. One of the leading 

 market sorts, pods round, fleshy, tender, remaining 

 longer iii green state than most varieties, good for 

 pickling. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 30 cts., peck $1.50. 



Early Mohawk. The hardiest of the early varieties, 

 and will endure a slight frost; also good for autumn 

 pickling. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 25 cts., peck $1.50. 



Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Hardy and prolific 

 as the above, with yellow seed. Pkt. 10 ets., qt. 25 

 cts., peck $1.50. 



Ilefugee, or Brown Valentine. Very productive; 

 a fine string bean, or for pickling. ' Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 

 25 cts., peck $1.50. 



Improved Red Valentine Bean. 



Early White Valentine. The seed being white, gives 

 it additional value, as it can be used as a snap-short or a 

 winter shelled bean. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 30 cts., peck $1.50. 



Wonder of France. One of the best of the new sorts. 

 Pods large, stringless, and of a bright green color, very 

 prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck $2.50. 



Improved Green Flageolet. One of the best varie- 

 ties. The beans when cooked retain their green color, 

 are of good flavor, and are borne profusely. Pkt. 10 

 cts., qt. 30 cts., peck $1.50. 



On Beans, remit for postage 30 cents per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



