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HENRY A. DREER, 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



RADISH Continued 



LONG WHITE VIENNA (Lady Finger). Grows about six inches in length and 

 is very attractive. The skin and flesh are pure snow-white; crisp and juicy. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; Vi lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs.. $11.00. 



DREER'S NEW PERFECTION. The upper half is a rich, brilliant red, showing 

 in great contrast to the lower portion, which is pure white and adding 

 greatly to its attractive appearance. The general contour is turnip-shape, 

 and size medium, very uniform, with flesh, crisp, tender and sparkling. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



NEW RUBY. A rapid grower, nearly round, deep red skin, flesh, white, very 

 crisp, and remains in good condition for a long time. May be grown outside, 

 or used for forcing. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; Vt lb., 40 cts.; lb.. $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



ROUND RED forcing. An excellent variety of early turnip Radish for 

 forcing. It comes quick, is of fine shape, being nearly round, and has very 

 attractive dark red skin. 

 Oz., 10 els.; i, 11. , 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $0.00. 



WHITE STRASBURG. Of pure white color, very brittle and of mild flavor. 

 This variety is larg( Ij used by market gardeners for summer planting, as it 

 will do well at that season. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; i, lb., 80 Cts.; Hi., $1.00; 10 lbs., $0.00. 



GIANT 'WHITE STUTTGART. Large, thick, top shaped roots, pur.- white. 



Oz., 10 els.; \ II,., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $0.0O. 



WHITE-TIPPED SCARLET GEM. A good variety for forcing. The leaves are 



short and radishes bright scarlet with white tip. Should be pulled while in 



an early stage of growth. 



Oz., lo cts.: i, lii. 30 c«s. : 11... $1.00; 10 lbs., $0.00. 



Winter Varieties 



LONG BLACK SPANISH RADISH. A late sort but very hardy and grows to a 

 large size. The skin is nearly I. lack and flesh white, rather hot, but good 

 flavor. 

 Oz., 10 cts.: i, lb., .10 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $0.OO. 



round black SPANISH. Similar to above, but round in shape. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb., 30 cts.; II.., $1.00; 10 Ins., $».0O. 



LONG WHITE SPANISH RADISH. Grows about eight inches long, skin and 



flesh white and milder than the black variety. 



Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $».0O. 



SCARLET CHINA, due of the best fall and winter varieties. The roots are 

 oblong in shape and skin is bright rose color. Flesh, white, very firm with 

 warm flavor. It is a good winter keeper. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; Vj lb., U0 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $0.OO. 



WHITE CHINESE or CELESTIAL. A Chinese production and one of the best 

 white Winter Radishes. It Is stump-rooted and grows to a large size, but 

 may be used any time after three inches long. The flesh is pure white. Arm, 

 solid and tender. It Is a good k. .per, and may be used cooked, in which 

 case it resembles the Turnip in flavor. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; i, II,, ;w els.; lb., $I.OO; HI lbs.. $0.0O. 



White Strasbnrg B;i<lish 



RHUBARB 



l.i w l.l s and \ ICTORIA. Both excellent varieties. 

 Oz., 25 cts.; i/i lb., 85 cts.; lb., $2450. 



(For Hill BARB ROOTS, sec Vegetable Plants, etc.. page 25.) 



SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster 



LONG BLACK or SCORZONERA. Resembles the White Salsify, but 

 skin is black. It is cultivated same as the white. 



Oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., 85 cts.; lb.. $3.00. 



LONG WHITE. This is the old original type of Salsify. It grows to 

 a fair size and for a long time was the favorite variety and is still 

 used by many who consider its flavor very fine. 

 Oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 85 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This variety grows to a very large 

 size, and resembles a good-sized parsnip. It is pure white and 

 very mild and delicately flavored. 

 Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



-Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 



SORREL 



LARGE-LEAVED GARDEN. Cultivated for its acidity and much used 

 in salads. When well grown and cooked the same as Spinach makes 

 a healthy and palatable dish. It withstands dry weather and con- 

 tinues to bear for several years. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50; 10 lbs., $12.50. 



