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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS. 



PARSNIP. 



Pastinake, Ger. Panais, Fr. Pastinaca o Chiiivia, Sp. 

 One ounce for 200 feet of drill, 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 



Sow as early in the 

 spring as the weather will 

 admit, in drills 15 inches 

 apart and \ inch deep, 

 in a rich, deep soil ; thin 

 out to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows. The quality 

 of the roots is improved 

 by leaving them in the 

 ground over winter for 

 spring use. Secure 

 enough in pits or cellars 

 for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock 

 as well as for table use. 



Larj»e Sugar, or 

 HoUo^v Crown. 



The best variety ; roots 

 long, very smooth, 

 white, tender, sugary, 

 and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; Qz. 10 cts.; 

 \ lb. 20 CIS.; lb. GO cts. 

 Student or Guern- 

 sey. A good, half- 

 long variety ; smooth, 

 sweet and delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 

 10 cts.; \ lb. 20 cts.; 

 lb. 60 cts. 



PEPPER. 



•sley. 



Red Cherry, 



DWAKF EXT1<.\LUKLEI) PekI'EIUAL P\RbLb\ 



Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown 



Pai 



Petersilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. 

 Peregil, Sp. 

 Used for garnishing and seasoning 

 soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a 

 mellow rich soil. Sow thickly early 

 in April, in rows 1 foot apart and \ 

 inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 

 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is 

 slow of germination, taking from three 

 to four weeks to make its appearance, and often failing to come up in dry 

 weather. To assist its coming up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in 

 warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. 

 For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. 



Half Curled. A medium curled variety for garnishing and seasoning. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 25 CIS.; lb. 75 cts. 



Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. Leaves tender, crimped and 

 very curly, of a bright green color, and very ornamental ; excellent for 

 garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 



Champion Mos.S Curled. A distinct variety of unequalled merit, 

 beautifully crimped and curled. It can be cut the year around, as it 

 rarely runs to seed. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb 30 cts ; lb. 90 cts. 



Fern Lieaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be desired. As 

 a garden decorative pl.-int it is very ornamental. It will s'and the winter 

 if covered before fro'^t. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



Turnip-rooted, or Hamburg'. The edible jiortion is the fleshy 

 root, which resembles a small parsnip, and is used for flavoring soups, 

 stews, etc. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 



Plain or Single. Dark green with plain leaves; very hardv. Pkt. 

 .5 cts.; oz. 10 CIS.; \ lb. 20 els.; lb. 85 cts. 



We pay postage on Vt'getable and Flower Seed.s except ■where noted. 



purchaser's expense. 



Pfiffc-r^ Ger. Pimtnt, Fr. Pimiento, Sp. 

 Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. 

 The large varieties aie mainly used for this purpose and pick- 

 ling. The mild, sweet vaiielies, like Golden Dawn and Ruby 

 King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited sons are 

 the best for sauces. Sow in hot-beds in March or April, or on a 

 warm sheltered border in May, and, when the season is favor- 

 able, transplant in good, rich, mellow ground. 

 Large Bell, or Bull Nose. A large early variety, of 

 mild flavor, nnd thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 

 i lb. 75 cts.; lb. S2.50. 

 Large Sweet Spanish. The large, red variety used for 



pickles and in salads. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Ruby King. A good variety for Mangoes or pickling, as 

 it is not two fiery. A productive sort. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 

 1 lb. 90 cts. 

 Long' Red Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of 

 bright-red color, very productive and hot. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 

 cts.; Jib. 90 cts. 

 Small Chili. Red conical pods about 2 inches long, very 

 hot and prolific; used fcr seasoning and pepper sauce. Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; J lb. 90 cts. 

 Procopp's Giant. Grows to a large size, from 8 to 9 

 inches long, of a brilliant scarlet; flesh very thick and 

 moderately hot. Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 35 cts.; \ lb. §1 25. 

 Golden Dawn. A beautiful yellow pepper; attractive in 

 the garden as well as on the table ; of mild and sweet flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Celestial. A beautiful variety from China, with ujiright 

 pods, conical in shape, and varying in color from a delicate 

 creamy yellow to a vivid scarlet; single plants produce 

 hundreds of pods, the constrasting colors of the fruit render- 

 ing it an object of striking beauty and oddity; it is worthy 

 of a place m the flower garden as well as in the kitchen 

 garden. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. 

 Creole, or Bird's Eye. A distinct variety, largely 

 grown in the South ; Iruit very small, round and very hot. 

 It is quite ornamental and often grown as a pot plant. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 

 Red Jai>an Cluster. One of the most desirable 

 peppers. It bears bright scarlet fruit in numeroi^s. 

 clusters. As a decorative plant for the flower garden 

 it will be found very useful. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



A beautiful ornamental variety; fruit 

 round, of a rich glossy scarlet color, 

 very hot and used for seasoning. Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

 Coi'al Gem. Peautiful little pods 

 of shining red color, so thickly set as 

 to give it the appearance of a bouquet 

 of coral ; admiral as a pot plant. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



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