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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



DREER'S SELECTED DWARF ERFURT. 



CAULIFLOWER 



Blumen-KoM, Gek. Chou-Flenr, Fr. Coliflor, Sp. 



Sow for early use about the middle of September or Oc- 

 tober, in a bed of clean rich earth. Transplant in frames 

 and cover with sashes and shutters during severe weather, 

 giving them light and air every mild day. Where' this is 

 not practicable, they may be had nearly as well, by sow- 

 ing the seed in a hot-bed in January or February, and 

 when the plants are large enough transplant 3 inches apart 

 in boxes or in another hot-bed, until time to plant out. 

 If hardened off, they are seldom injured by planting out, 

 as early as the ground can be properly prepared, 2J feet 

 apart each way. Keep them well hoed, and bring the earth 

 gradually up to their stems, watering freely in dry weather, 

 and especially when they begin to head. The Cauliflower 

 succeeds best when planted in frames at the close of win- 

 ter, and brought to maturity before the summer heat sets 

 in. The late varieties mature in the autumn, and are 

 sown and managed similarly to winter Cabbage. 

 Dreer's Selected Dwarf Erfurt. One of the earliest 

 in cultivation, small-leaved dwarf for forcing, pro- 

 ducing very solid pure-white heads of the finest qual- 

 ity ; about 15 inches high. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $4.00. 

 Early Dwarf Erfurt. A favorite early market variety, 

 very productive, with large, white, compact heads of 

 good quality. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. $1.50. 



Dreer's Earliest Snow»Storm. The earliest and best 

 of all for forcing or open ground culture. It is dwarf, 

 with short outer leaves, and can be planted 2 feet apart 

 each way; always sure to make large fine heads ear- 

 lier than any other, and is the market gardener's 

 favorite. This variety must be kept growing con- 

 stantlv, as it will not stand a check at anv season of its 

 growth. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $6.00. 



Early Snowball. An extremely early dwarf variety, 

 producing magnificent white heads of fine quality. 

 Well adapted to hot-bed culture. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $4.00. 



Half Early Paris. One of the popular white sure-head- 

 ing varieties, either early or late. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Lenormand's Short Stem. A large, late, short- 

 stemmed variety, with well-formed white heads, of 

 extra quality. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Algiers. An extra fine late variety, for the market, and 

 sure to head. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. $1.00. 



Large Late Walcheren. A good old variety, pro- 

 ducing large, firm white heads. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. One of the finest late varie- 

 ties, of robust habit, heads large, compact, and thor- 

 oughly protected by the leaves. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 



$1:00.' 



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Mohren, Gee. Carotte, Fk. Zanahoria, Sp. 



For an early crop sow as soon as the ground is in work- 

 ing order; for a late crop sow in June and July. The 

 large late varieties are suitable for a main crop. Sow in 

 May and June, in drills about 1 foot apart ; thin out to 

 stand 4 inches in the rows. The most suitable ground for 

 Carrots is a rich, deep sandy loam, deeply cultivated, which 

 has been well manured for previous crops. 

 Early Short Horn Scarlet. The earliest forcing 



variety, small root and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 Early Scarlet Horn. The favorite early red summer 



variety; fine trained and good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 15 "cts., lb. S1.25. 

 Early Half Long Scarlet. A desirable variety between 



the Scarlet Horn and the Long Orange. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Early Half Long Carentan. A new scarlet variety, 

 without core, for forcing or the open ground. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Danvers Half Long Scarlet. A rich orange-red 

 variety, very smooth and handsome, producing very 

 large crops." Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Guerande, or Oxheart. A decided improvement in 

 shape. It is intermediate between the Danvers Half- 

 Long and Short Horn varieties, and attains a neck 3 

 to 4 inches in diameter. It is of fine quality, and 

 valuable for family and market gardens. Pkt. i0 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Large White Belgian. Grows one-third above ground, 

 large white roots, with green top, grown almost ex- 

 clusivelv for feeding stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 lb. 80 cts. 



Rensselaer, Mo. — " We have used your Vegetable Seeds 17 years, and have always had success." —John Murray 



