FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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SPI]\rAGH. 



One ounce for 100 feet of drill ; 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for an acre. 



This is an important market gaidener's crop, of easy culture. For spring 

 and summer use, sow either broadcast or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch 

 deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a suc- 

 cession. For winter and early spring use, sow in September, in well- 

 manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weathei 

 The ground cannot be too rich; the stronger the ground the more delicate 

 and succulent will be the leaves. Sow the New Zealand variety in hills 3^ 

 feet apart each way, planting three or four seeds to the hill, or they can be 

 started in heat and transplanted; it can be cut for use all summer. 



Pkt. 5 CIS., oz. 10 cts., I lb. 15 cts., lb. 35 els., except where noted. 

 Dreer'S Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large Savoy-leaved 

 curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy leaves ; the best for family and 

 market purposes, and the best of all sorts for fall sowing. 

 IiOIlg--Standiug- Kouild Seeded. A large crimped, thick, fleshy 

 Savoy-leaved variety; will stand two weeks longer than 

 any other sort before shooting to seed. 

 Victoria. (See cut.) This variety is an acquisition to the list 

 of Spinach ; it matures later than the other varieties, but is of 

 remarkably fine texture, of the deepest green, heavily crimped, 

 thick, fleshy leaves, deep red stem ; it is now grown exten- 

 sively by the truckers of our markets, who would not be 

 without the "Victoria." Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 

 Catillon Long' Standing. Very 

 long standing before running to seed. 

 Prickly Seeded. The hardiest va- 

 riety, having smaller leaves; is not so 

 productive as the above sorts. 

 New Zealand. This variety endures 

 heat and drought, and is the best for 

 summer use; it produces a large quan- 

 tity of leaves throughout the season and 

 can be cut from continuously. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 30 cts., lb. 

 90 cts. 



RHUBARB. 



Lilnngeus. 



very fine. 



lb. 50 cts. 



Victoria. 



ing variety 

 lb. 50 cts. 



{Ju>r Rhubarb Roots, 

 P hilts, etc., page 47.) 



Early, large, tender, and 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ 



Very large ; the finest cook- 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ 



see Vegetable .M 



Victoria Spinach. 



PUMPKIN. 



Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, 

 in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of corn about 

 every fourth hill; plant at the same time with the corn ; always 

 avoid planting near other vines, as they will hybridize. The 

 Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking and making pies. 



Large Clieese. One of the best 

 for table use, productive, skin orange, 

 flesh yellow and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 Caslia\V. Long, yellow, crook-neck, 

 similar to the Crook-neck Winter 

 Squash; flesh yellow, solid, fine-grained 

 and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ 

 11>. 20 CIS., lb. 50 cts. 

 IjUige Red Etanipes. Bright 

 glossy red, of great size and very 

 showy; excellent for exhibition pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 

 30 cts., lb. $1,00. 



Large Yellow Mainnioth Pot- 

 iron {King of the iVammoihs, Jum- 

 bo). The largest of all Pumpkins; 

 specimens have been grown weighing 

 over 190 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts,, oz. 15 

 cts., J lb. 30 cts., lb. §1.00. 



Large Tours. A productive va- 

 riety, which grows to an immense 

 size, often weighing over 100 pounds. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., I lb. 20 cts., lb. 

 60 cts. 



Tennessee S^veet Potato. Pear- 



shaped ; flesh thick, cream-white, fine 

 grained, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 els. 

 Large Yellow Field. For feeding stock. Oz. 5 cts., \ lb. 15 cts., lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. S2.00. 



Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. 



SAI.SIFY, or \ EGETABI.E OYSTER. 



Hafer-lVurzci, Ger. Salsifis, Fr. 



A fine vegetable, used and served as Carrots; or, after being boiled, made into cakes and 

 fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the sarne as Carrots and Parsnips; 

 it is hardy, can remain in the ground all winter for early spring use, but should be taken up 

 before it >tarts growing ; take up a supply for use during the winter. Succeeds best in a light, 

 well-enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, 

 and thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. 

 Mammoth Sandwich I.slaild. This variety grows here to a very large size, and 



resembles a good-sized Piirsnip. It is very mild and delicately flavored, and has already 



found its way to pojjular favor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts., lb. ^125. 

 Long' White. The favorite market variety, and the best flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 



cts, i. lb. 30 CIS., lb. 81.00. 

 Long- Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles the above, and cultivated in the same 



way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb §2.00. 



SORREI.. 



Larg'e Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in salads. The 

 improved varielies. when well-grown and cooked the same as Spinach, make a healthy 

 and palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches 

 apart in the row. One may commence cutting in about two months, and the plants will 

 continue in full bearing for three to four years. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



We pay postage on Vegetable and Flower Seeds, except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at 



purchaser's expense. 



"Dreer's Open- Air Vegetables " mailed for 25 cts. 



