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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



KOHL-RABI 3 center bulbs, Earliest Erfurt; bulbs at both ends. Early Purple Vienna 



CORN SALAD <Fetticus) 



An excellent salad plant. Sow seed in drills 1 foot apart during 

 August and September and cover plants with litter upon the 

 approach of frost. 



Large Seeded. A strong growing variety producing long, 

 narrow leaves of good quality. The best variety for the home 

 garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 65 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



COLLARDS 



In the Southern States seed of Collards may be sown from 

 August to September. The crop is grown like cabbage and plants 

 may either stand in the seed row, or be transplanted. 

 Creole or Southern. Grows two or three feet high, forming 



bunches of leaves on the long stems which make excellent greens. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



CRESS 



Extrn. Curled, or Pepper Grass. Leaves frilled and are 



used for salad or garnishing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 



40 cts.; lb., S1.00. 

 Upland Cress. Grown in soil and has the flavor of Water 



Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 

 Water Cress. Best grown in water, but will thrive in a cool 



moist situation. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; 



i lb., $2.00. 



CUCUMBER 



Seed may be sown until July 15. 



Davis Perfect. Vines of vigorous growth, producing abun- 

 dantly long dark green even-shaped fruits of fine quality. 10 

 cts. per pkt.; 20 cts. per oz.; J lb., 50 cts.; 1 lb., $1.50. 



Early Fortune. Cylindrical in shape with a very dark green 

 skin. Flesh crisp and white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Green Prolific. This is a good pickling variety; medium size. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Everbearing. Produces pickles and cucumbers until frost. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



ENDIVE 



This salad vegetable should be more largely grown, as its 

 culture is very easy. For fall use the seed may be shown until 

 August, as it only requires about the same time to grow as lettuce. 

 Dreer's Giant Fringed. A strong-growing variety with 



large white heart, broad stems and curly leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 

 Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter 



crop. Pkt, 10 cts.; } oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 

 Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves broad, light 



green, nearly plain. Used in stews, soups and as a salad. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



KALE or BORECOLE 



Makes excellent greens for spring use. Sow in September and 

 protect with litter during winter. Extremely hardy, and our 

 Imperial may be gathered from under the snow in good condition. 

 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. Beautifully curled 



and crimped. Leaves are very large and of a bright green color; 



very hardy. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 



70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright bluish green, curled, 



very tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



KOHL-RABI 



Bulb grows above the ground and looks like a leafy turnip. 

 It is usually prepared boiled and served like Turnips with a dress- 

 ing, and has the combined flavor of the cabbage and turnip. 

 Seed may be sown until middle of summer. 

 Earliest Erfurt. A white, tender variety, with smooth root 



and very short tap; the best variety for outdoor culture. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 

 Early Purple Vienna. A small, early variety. Skin purple 



but flesh white and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; 



oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



LEEK 



Seed may be sown in August or September, 



and transplanted early the following spring, 



or the young leaves may be used as required. 



Excellent for flavoring soups, etc. 



Dreer's Prizetaker. This leek grows very 



long and thick, pure white and attractive 



in appearance. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 



25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; Jib., $1.25. 



Musselburgh. A large exhibition variety. 



Of good quality and very hardy. Pkt., 



10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., 



$1. 00. 



Giant Carentan. Produces a large thick 



stem, of mild flavor. The leaves dark and 



the plant very hardy, suitable for planting 



either in the spring or fall. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Strong, healthy plants of Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Celery offered on page 53 



