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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



POT, SWEET, AND MEDICI 



*Horehonnd (Marruhium vulgare). Used medicinally; 



2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 *L.aveiider (Lavendnla vera). An aromatic medicinal 



herb ; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 Marigold, Pot (Calendiila officinalis). For flavoring 



and medicine ; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 3Iarjorani, Sweet, American (Origanum marjoram). 



Sweet Marjoram grown from American seed is best for 



winter use for seasoning, as it makes more bulk and 



is more profitable, even at double the cost of imported 



seed ; 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 Marjoram, Sweet, Imported. Imjjorted seed is best 



to cut when green for summer use, as it grows vigoi- 



ously, and produces numerous leaves; 1 toot. Pkt. 5 



cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 Opiam Poppy (White Seeded) [Papnver somniferum). 



Used medicinally; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



NAL HERB SZ^DS- Continued. 



"•Rosemary [Rosemarinus officinalis). An aromatic and 



ornamental herb ; 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 -*Rue {Ruta graveolens). For medicinal purposes, good 



for fowls for the croup ; 3 feer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 *Sage (Salvia officinalis). The tender leaves and tops 



are used in sausage, stuffing and sauces; 18 inches. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 Savory, Summer (Satureia hortensis). For seasoning 



purposes ; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 "*Savory, Winter (Satureia montana). For same use as 



the above. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 *Tansy (Tanacetum vnlgaris). For medicinal use; 3 



feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz.oO cts. 

 «Thyme, French Summer (Thymus vulgaris). Used 



for seasoning; 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 *Wormwood (Artemisia ahsiuthimum). Used medicin- 

 ally, beneficial for poultry, and should be planted in 



poultry yards. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Rhucakb. 



Asparagus (Conover's Colossal). 2 vear old roots 

 ^l.OO'per 100, $S.00 per 1,000. By mail postpaid $2.00 

 per 100. 



Artichokes (Jerusalem). 25 cts. i)er quart, postpaid 

 40 cts. 



Cabbage Plants (Cold Frame). Henderson's Early 

 Summer, Earlv Jersev Wakefield, Earlv AVinnigstadt, 

 Fiat Brunswick, j^l.bo per 100, Ss.OO per 1,000. 



Cabbage Plants (Hot Bed). Same varieties ready 

 after April 1st. 50 cts. per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. 



Cabbage Plants (Field Grown). Large Late Drum- 

 head, Large Late Flat Dutch, Perfection Drumliead 

 Savoy, and Pied Drumhead. Ready July 1st. 40 cts. 

 per 100, S3.00 per l,0u0. 



Cauliflower Plants (Cold Frame). Early Erfurt 

 and Snowball. Plants ready same season as Cabbage. 

 75 cts. per doz., -$4.00 per 100. 



Cauliflower Plants (Hot Bed). Same varieties. 30 

 cts. per doz., $1..50 per 100, -^lO.OO per 1,000. 



Celery Plants. Dieer's Large White Solid, Boston 

 Market, Golden Dwarf and White Plume. Ready 

 July 1st. 50 cts. per 100, S4.00 per 1,000. 



Chives. For flavoring soups, salads, etc. 25 cts. per 

 clump, $2.50 per doz. 



Egg Plants. New York Improved Large Purple. 

 Grown in pots. Readv in Mav and June. 75 cts. per 

 doz., .fo.OO per 100. 



Egg Plants. New York Improved Large Purple. Out 

 of hot beds. -50 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 



VeCET^BLE pLAMT^ \p 

 E^dULEWT ^OOT^. 



We grow large quantities of vegetable plants and roots, and can supply 

 all the varieties listed below in their proper season. 



Cold frame Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce are ready for planting as 

 soon as the ground can be worked; hot bed plants follow in April and 

 May. Pepper, Tomato and Sweet Potato plants are ready in May and 

 June. Celery, fall and winter Cabbage can be supplied July 1st to Au- 

 gust 20th. Asparai,'iis, Chives, Horse Radish, Rhubarb and Tarragon 

 thrive best if planted early. Vegetable ])lants should be sent by express, 

 as they carry safer. Prices quoted do not cover mail or express charges, 

 excei)t where noted. 



Hop Vine Roots. 50 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. By 



mail 75 cts. ]ier dnz. 

 Horse Radish Roots, or Sets. Plant in rows 2 feet 

 apart, and in the rows IS inches apart. 20 cts. per 

 doz., 75 cts. per 100, $6.00 jier 1000. By mail 30 cts. 

 per doz. 

 Lettuce Plants. Early Dutch Butter, Hanson. Ready 

 same time as Cabbage. 15 cts. i)er doz., 50 cts. per 100. 

 Onion Sets. See page 21 for iirices and varieties. 

 Pepper Plants. Large Sweet Bell, or Mountain. Ready 

 in Mav and June. 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 10(), 

 $10.00 per 1000. 

 Rhubarb Roots. Linnseus and Victoria. Smaller roots 

 can be furnished, if desired. Strong roots 25 cts. each, 

 $2.50 per doz. 

 Sweet Potato Plants. Yellow, Nansemond, Red 

 Nansemond. 30 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. 

 The above are the best for general planting. We can usu- 

 ally supply fancy varieties at higher rates. 

 Sea Kale Roots. Price on ajjplication. 

 Tarragon Roots. For flavouring purposes; the young 

 leaves are used for pickles, vinegar, etc., imparting a 

 delightful flavor. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. By 

 mail 40 cts. each. 

 Tomato Plants. Of these we make a specialty, and 

 can supply in large quantities fine plants of Acme, 

 Favorite, Perfection, Paragon, Cardinal, and Dreer s 

 Selected Trophy. 30 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, 

 $15.00 per 1000. 



When ordered to be sent by mail remit, in addition to price for Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Plants, 15 cts. per 

 doz., 50 cts. per 100. Egg and Pepper Plants 10 cts. per doz., 40 cts. per 100. Pot-grown Egg Plants not mailable. 



