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



BEETS 



Detroit Dark Red. {See cui.) A choice variety of 

 early turnip Beet. The tops make an upright growth, thus 

 allowing of planting in close rows, a valuable feature where 

 space is limited. It is somewhat globe-shape, skin blood-red 

 and flesh rich red, zoned with a darker shade. The beets are 

 sweet when cooked, and it is a splendid variety for canning. 

 }^ lb., 40 cts. ; lb., #1.25. By express or freight at pur- 

 chaser's expense, 10 lbs., $11.50. 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian Beet. {See 

 cut. ) Produced from roots which have had special care in 

 selecting and far superior to the ordinary stock of Crosby's 

 Egyptian Beet. % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $l.7S- By express or 

 freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $16.50. 



Crosby's Egyptian. An improved strain of the Egyptian 

 Beet, which is suitable for growing outside or for forcing. 

 % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. By express or freight at pur- 

 chaser' s expense, 10 lbs., $11.50. 



Early Model. This variety is an excellent selection of 

 blood-red beet, being extremely smooth and of fine color 

 and desirable shape. It is a quick grower and matures 

 very early. % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. By express or 

 freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $14.00. 



Nutting's Gem. Matures early, is of good shape and 

 color. % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. By express or freight at 

 purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $11.50. 



Dreer's Excelsior. A splendid extra early blood turnip 

 beet. % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1 50. By express or freight at 

 purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $14.00. 



Early Blood Turnip. A second early variety, blood 

 red, good keeper. % lb., 30 cts., lb., $i.co By express 

 or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $9.00. 



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. Of quick growth, 

 and bright red color. ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. By ex- 

 press or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $9.00. 



Early Eclipse. Remarkable for its rapid growth, extreme 

 smallness of top, and extra fine quality. Perfectly smooth 

 and flesh intense red. % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. By ex- 

 press or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $9.00. 



Extra Ea,rly Egyptian. One of the earliest, of good 

 quality anu "Medium size. ]^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1 00. By 

 express or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $9.00. 



Lentz Turnip. % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. By express 

 or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $9.00. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An excellent 

 market sort. '^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. By express or 

 freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs. , $9.00. 



Edmand's Blood Turnip. A good variety to follow 

 after the extra early varieties ; flesh dark red and white ; good 

 flavor. % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. By express or freight at 

 purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $11.50. 



Early Bassano. A very early flat variety. Flesh white 

 and rose-colored. ]^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. By express 

 or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $9.00. 



Dark-Leaved Globe. An improved variety of blood- 

 tumip beet. % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. By express or freight 

 at purcha.ser's expense, 10 lbs., $14.00 



Crimson Globe. A second early variety of medium size. 

 %. lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. By express or freight at pur- 

 chaser's expense, 10 lbs., $14.00. 



Bastian's Half-Long Blood. Of light color and ex- 

 cellent quality. For winter use sow early in July. J^ lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., $1.25 By express or freight at purchaser's ex- 

 pense, 10 lbs., $11.50. 



Long Dark Blood. % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. By ex- 

 press or freight at purchaser's expense, 10 lbs., $11.50. 



Swiss Chard, Giant LucullUS. Leaves are cooked 

 like spinach and mid -rib may be prepared like asparagus. 

 Largest and best variety. ^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



S'wiss Cbard, Silver Leaf. Produces an abundance ot 

 large, light colored leaves. % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 





