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HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



RA DISH— Continued 



SUMMER RADISHES 



ICICI^K RADISH. (See cut.) Can be used for summei- 

 or grown in forcing frames, and makes fine radishes 

 from four to five inclies long and iialf inch to three- 

 quarters inch thick. It matures earlier than any 

 other long white radish and is exceedingly attrac- 

 tive, being pure white and almost transparent. Oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 30 ct.s.; lb., S^LOO. 



IIREER'S WHITE DELICACY. Grows rapidly and 

 may be used before it has attained full size. Grows 

 four to five inches in length, thick at top, tapering 

 to a point and the flesh is tender and juicy. Oz., l.l 

 ots.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., ifajiS. 



WHITE STRASRURG. Of pure white color, very brit- 

 tle and of mild flavor. This variety is largely used 

 by market gardeners for summer planting, as it will 

 do well at that season. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 ots.; 

 lb., .$1.0©. 



RECKERT'S CHARTIER. A good variety for growing 

 outside during the summer months. It grows long 

 and the skin is bright scarlet, shading to Avhite at 

 tip, flesh is crisp and tender. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 

 SO ots.; lb., .51.00. 



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.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.^5. 



WINTER RADISHES 



WHITE CHINESE, OR CELESTIAL. A Chinese pro- 

 duction 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, flrm, solid and tender. It is a 

 good keeper, and may be used cooked, in ^vhich case 

 it resembles the Turnip in flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb.. 

 SO cts.; lb., .141.00. 



SCARLET CHINA. One of the best fall and winter 

 varieties. The roots are oblong in shape and skin 

 is bright rose color. Flesh white, very flrm with 

 warm flavor. It is a good winter keeper. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 14 lb., SO ots.; lb., .$1.00. 



LONG WHITE SPANISH RADISH (Winter.) Grows 

 about eight inches long, skin and flesh white and 

 milder than the black variety. Oz., 10 ots.; 14 lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., .$1.00. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH RADISH (Winter). Grows 

 to a fair size, round and an excellent variety for 

 winter use. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.00. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH RADISH (Wintei:). v A late 

 sort but very hardy and grows to a large size. The 

 skin is nearly black and flesh white, rather hot. 

 but good flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., .$1.00. 



RHUBARB 



LINNtEUS and A'ICTORIA. Both excellent varieties. 

 Each, oz., 15 ots.; 14 lb., 45 cts.; lb., .$1.50. 



(For RHUBARB 



page 25.) 



ROOTS, see A'egetable Plants., etc.. 



SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. (See , cut.) This 

 variety grows to a very large size, and resembles a 

 good-sized parsnip. It is pure white and very mild 

 and delicately flavored, and is very popular, and 

 more extensively grown by market gardeners than 

 any other variety. Oz., 15 cts.; 1,4 lb., 45 ets.; lb., 

 ,$1.50. 



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 con- 

 sider its flavor very fine. Oz., 15 ots.; 1.4 lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., .$1.50. 



LONG BLACK, OR SCORZONERA. 



white Salsify, but skin is black, 

 same as the white. Oz., 30 cts.; % 

 $3.00. 



Resembles the 

 It is cultivated 

 lb., S5 ets.; lb.. 



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.. 

 40 ots.; lb., .$1.25. 



