A FEW SPECIALTIES IN 



VEGETABLE SEEDS— For Forcing 



On this page we offer a few of our leading varieties suitable for forcing; other sorts will be found in the 

 general list on pages 80 and 81. The Seeds we supply are fresh and of best quality 



PRICES FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS INCLUDE DELIVERY BY HAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 



BEETS 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut.) Our 



special strain of Crosby's Egyptian Beet is superior to that 



usually sold. The seed is American-grown from Beets selected 



for earliness and uniformity of shape and color. It is ready 



for use very early, is sweet and tender, and may be depended 



upon for best results, either when grown in the garden or un- 

 der glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; |^lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Early Model. This is a fine selection of blood-red Beet. 



Globe shape, extremely smooth, makes a rapid growth, and is 



excellent for forcing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 



cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round, skin and flesh 



intense red. This variety is extremely early; in tact one of 



the first to be ready for the table. It does not grow to large 



size, but is desirable for its earliness and sweet tender quality. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



CUCUMBER 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A strain of White Spine 



which has been improved through careful selection with a 



view to use for forcing in hothouses and frames. When young 



the fruits are tender and crisp, and when fully grown will 



measure six to seven inches in length. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz. , 15 



cts.; I- lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 English Varieties of Forcing Cucumbers. A list of the 



favorite varieties for growing in private greenhouses will be 



found on page 81. 



I.ETTUCE 



Grand Rapids Forcing. (See cut.) Matures quickly, large 

 size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a loose 

 cluster of leaves which are bright green and crimped at the 

 edge. It is one of the best varieties for growing in the green- 

 house. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on the 

 Boston Market, larger in size, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts. 



MUSKMEI.ONS 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite English variety, scarlet flesh, 

 good flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, de- 

 licious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



RADISH 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the crisp little red Radishes 

 that come so early will be pleased with this variety. It is 

 globular in shape, brilliant cardinal-red color and a good 

 forcer. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



New Perfection. Very attractive and excellent quality. 

 Upper portion red,' while lower and tip is white. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 

 beautiful shape, nearly round, with small top. A very desir- 

 able and good Radish. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TOMATO 



Comet {Forcing). A productive variety for forcing. Fruits 

 medium size, color rich scarlet and of good quality. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; I- oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., $1.25. 



Lorillard (Forcing). A good sort for forcing as well as out- 

 door culture; bright red, smooth early. Pkt., 10 cts., | oz., 

 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. (79) 



