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DREER'S REUABI.E SEEDS. 



TURNIP. 



Steckrube, Ger. Navet, Fr. Nabo Cot/iun, Sp. 



For early use, sow as soon as the ground opens in spring, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart ; thin out to 6 or 9 inches in the 

 rows. For a succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June ; for a fall and winter crop, sow in July and August. The 

 Rula Bagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also excellent for the table. Take up the roots in November or before severe 



frosts ; cut off the tops 

 within an inch of the 

 crown, store in a cool 

 cellar or pit, or pile 

 up in a conical form, 

 out of doors, in dry 

 ground ; cover care- 

 fully with long straw,. 

 and fini>h by earthing 

 up, covering them 

 with alout 12 or 15 

 inclies of earth, leav- 

 ing a trench around 

 the heap to carry off 

 the water. Put away 

 in this manner they 

 will be found in good 

 condition in the 

 spring. 



* Varieties well suited for stock feeding also. 



Red or Purple Top [Strap Leaf). This strap-leaf variety 

 is the principal sort for early spring and fall use ; top is red 

 or purple above rrround, flesh fine-grained, of mild flavor, and 

 a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz- 10 cts.; ^ lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. 



Early White Flat Dutch [Strap Leaf). An early 

 white-fleshed variety, of quick growth, mild flavor, and ex- 

 cellent quality. Pkt. 5 ct.^.; oz. lOcis.; \ lb. 20 ct^.; lb. 50 cts. 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This variety is at 

 least two weeks earlier than any other. It is of a handsome 

 appearance, somewhat flattenerl, white with purple top, flesh 

 snow-white, fine-grained and delicate flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 

 15 cts; }lb. 40 cts.; lb. §1.25. 



Early Munich, A very early variety, purple top, white 

 flesh, of fine grain and good flavor. Should be grown quickly. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 CIS C\ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Scarlet Kashniyr. This is a new and distinct variety, 

 the outside skin is of a beautiful deep scarlet color; flesh 

 white, verv early, and of the finest tnble qualitv. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 20'cts.; \ lb. 60 cts ; lb. S2.00. 



Early Wllite Eg'g'. An egg-shaped variety, for spring or 

 fall sowing; flesh white, firm, fine-grained, mild and sweet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 20 cts.; "lb. 50 cts. 



Snowball. E.\tra Early. A variety of sterling merit, per- 

 fectly round, early, pure white, very solid, sweet, short top. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; } Hi. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



Purple Top White Globe. A variety of decided merit. 

 Of globular shnpe. very handsome, and of superior quality, 

 either for the table or stock. It is a heavy producer, early, 

 of rapid growth, and an excellent keeper. Plct. 5 cts.; oz. 10 

 CIS ; \ lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. 



*Yellow Aberdeen , Purple Top. Very hardy and pro 

 duciive, good keeper, globe-shaped and fine quality. Pkt. 5 

 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. 



Golden Ball. A rapid grower, of excellent flavor, globe- 

 shaped, bright yellow color, good keeper, and a superior table 

 variety or for stock. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts,; \ lb. 20 cts.; lb. 

 50 cts. 



*Larg'e White French. A superior variety for table or 

 stock ; flesh firm, white and solid. The roots of this vnriety 

 are produced entirely under ground. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 

 \ lb. 20 cts ; lb. 60 cts. 



Long- White, or CoaV Horn. Grows very quickly, 

 partly above ground; very productive; flesh white, fine- 

 grained and sweet ; of excellent quality for family and market 

 gardener's use. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts ; \ lb. 20 cts.; lb. 60 

 cts. 



*Yello\V^ Globe ( YeHow Stone). One of the best for a gen- 

 eral crop, flesh firm and sweet, grows to a large size, excellent 

 for table use or feeding stock, and keeps well until late in 

 the spring. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 20 els.; lb. 60 cts. 



*Ljarg'e White Norfolk. A large globe variety, very 

 sweet, excellent also for stock feeding. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 

 cts.; \ lb. 15 CIS.; lb 50 cts. 



RUTA BAQA. 



■^Dreer's Improved Purple Top. This is a choice 



stock, roots of large size and perfect form, fine-grained, with 



short toil and smooih skin. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 25 



cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 *Budlong''S Improved. White, very sweet, much mildcr 



flavor than any of the other sorts ; glol^e-shaped ; skin a cream 



yellow. Pkt 5 ct";.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 *American Purple Top. Very hardy and productive; 



flesh yellow, solid, sweet; good for stock or table use. Pkt. 



5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ \\\ 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 

 'Sklrving'.S Pui'ple Top. An important variety of large 



size and .strong growth, a heavy cropper and one of the best 



for field culture. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 els.; \ lb. 20 cts.; lb. .50 



cts. 



TOBACCO. 



Connecticut Seed IiCaf. One of the best varieties for 



cigar wrappers. Pkt. 5 cts ; oz. 25 cts. 

 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Has a larger and finer leaf 



th:in the Connecticut. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 

 Havana. The seed we ofl^er is the be.st V^uelta .'Vbajo. Pkt. 



10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 

 Hyco, Herter, Sterling, I.,ong-Leaf. Gooch, 



Yellow Prior, White Burley, Primus. Each 



per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 



We pay postage on Flower and Garden Seeds except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by expre.ss or freight at purchaser's 



expense 

 " DREER'S OPEN-AIR VEGETABLES." Short notes on Root Crops for Stock Feeding. 25 cents. 



