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



RADISH — Continued. 



SUMBIER RADISHES. 



Icicle Hadisb. {See cut. ) This variety is of great value. 

 Can be used for summer or grown in forcing frames, and 

 makes fine radishes from four to five inches long and half inch 

 to three-quarter inch thick. It matures earlier than any other 

 long white radish and is exceedingly attractive, being pure 

 white and almost transparent. Oz., 15 cts. ; % lb., 50cts. ; 

 lb., $1.75. 



Dreer'S White Delicacy. We consider this variety the 

 most dependable of the long white sorts for summer use. It 

 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., 20cts.; %Vo., 

 60 cts. ; lb., JS2.00. 



Beckert'S Chartier. A good variety for growing out- 

 side during the summer months. It grows long and the skin 

 is bright scarlet, shading to white at tip, flesh is crisp an^ ten- 

 der. This variety remains solid, even after it has grown to a 

 large size. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



liOngf 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.; % lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., gl.75. 



TTINTER RADISHES. 



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, firm, solid 

 and tender. It is a good keeper, and may be used cooked, 

 in which case it resembles the Turnip in flavor. Oz., 15 cts. ; 

 % lb., so cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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 firm with warm flavor. It is a good winter 

 keeper. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., t>\.lo. 



liongr White Spanish Radish ( Winter). Grows about 

 eight inches long, skin and flesh white and milder than the 

 black variety. Oz., 15 cts.; '% lb., 45 cts.; lb., {1.50. 



Kound Black Spanish Radish ( Winter). Grows to 

 a fair size, round and an excellent variety for winter use. 

 Oz., IS cts.; X lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.^0. 



Longf Black Spanish Radish ( Winter). 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. , 15 

 cts.; X lb., 45 cts.; lb., f I.50. 



RHUBARB. 



LiinnseUS and Victoria. Both excellent varieties. 



Each, oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., ga.oo. 

 (For RHUBARB ROOTS, see Vegetable Plants, 



etc., page 25.) 



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., 35 cts. ^ lb., 

 $1.00; lb., ti-So. 



Lon^ "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., 30 cts. ; ^ lb., poets., lb., ;?3.25. 



Long: Black, or Scorzonera. Resembles the white- 

 Salsify, but skin is black. It is cultivated same as the white. 

 Oz., 40 cts.; 1^ lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 



SORREL. 



Large-LiCaved 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 continues to bear for several years. Oz. , 25 

 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



