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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



UNB Cucumber. 



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CUCUMBER 



Seed may be sown until July 15. 



369 Davis Perfect. Vines of vigorous growth, producing abun- 

 dantly long dark green even-shaped fruits of fine quality 

 with very few seeds. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 65 

 cts.; 1 lb., $2.00. 



371 Early For time. Cylindrical in shape with a very dark 

 green skin. Flesh crisp and white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 i lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



388 Early Russian. The smallest cucumber we offer, 3 to 

 4 inches long, excellent for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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

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



CRESS 



357 Extra Curled, or Pepper Grass. Leaves frilled and are 

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

 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



358 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. 



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

 cool moist situation. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 J 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 sown until 

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

 412 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., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 

 414 Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter 



crop. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 

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



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



Pkt., 10 cts.; I oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i 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. 

 422 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.; | oz., 15 cts.; oz., 



25 iCts.; I lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 (424 'Dwarf><i!iUrled Scotch. Leaves bright bluish green, curled, 



very tepder.^p^ fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 20 cts'.;'ii;lb.,(6<3 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. 

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



root and very short top; the best variety for outdoor culture. 



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

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



purple but flesh white and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



I oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



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., 



i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., $1.00. 



G*^er Vegetable Seeds by nvimber preceding each variety 



