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DREER'S RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Cucumber, Clark's Speci il 



if 365 Cucumber — Clark's Special 



62 days. Handsome dark green fruits measuring Q to 10 

 inches in length and shghtly tapering at both ends. Has 

 beautiful, clear white, crisp, firm flesh and contains very 

 few seeds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ]i lb. SOc ; lb. $2.75. 



404 Eggplant — Black Beauty 



80 days. Beautiful rich purplish black fruits which are not 

 only very attractive but also of best quality. The plants are 

 vigorous and produce an abundance of large fruits. Pkt. ISc; 

 y. oz. S5c; oz. 95c; H lb. S3. 50. 



414 Endive — Green Curled 



95 days. A vigorous variety with a large white heart and 

 broad mid-rib. Good for fall and winter. Has beautiful!)- 

 curled and finely cut leaves which are fine for garnishing 

 and salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; J^ lb. $1.00. 



423 Kale— Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch 



SS days. A very attractive variety with plants standing 

 14-20 inches high. Has heavily curled, plume-like leaves of 

 an attractive blue-green color. Very rich in Vitamins A, B], 

 B2, and C. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. .$1.20. 



431 Kohlrabi— Early White Vienna 



55 days. A favorite variety forming thick "bulbs" of light 

 green color. The flesh is mild, sweet, and very tender. Most 

 dependable on all types of soil. Pkt. 10c; yi oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



434 Leek — Musselburgh 



150 days. A vigorous variety forming thick, long, pure 

 white stalks which are mild, sweet, and tender. Widely 

 srown for flavoring soups and stews, and an excellent vege- 

 table in itself. Pkt. ISc; ^ oz. 35c; oz. 65c. 



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Dreer's Wonderful Lettuce 



483 Lettuce — New York or Wonderful 



80 days. This also is known as "New York" or "Lus An- 

 geles." It withstands heat to a remarkable degree and has a 

 lender blanched white heart surrounded by rich green outer 

 leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; M lb. .Sl.OO. 



452 Lettuce — Early Curled Simpson 



45 days. A very desirable Loose Leaf or Cutting lettuce 

 forming a dense, compact mass of crumpled, light green 

 leaves. A standard home garden variety, more wholesome 

 than any of the heading varieties and also much easier to 

 grow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; U lb. 8Sc. 



460 Lettuce — Grand Rapids 



42 days. Another favorite Loose Leaf or Cutting lettuce of 

 quick growth. Makes a dense mass of crisp, tender, bright 

 green leaves with attractive crimped edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 

 K lb. 90c. , 



472 Lettuce— Oak-Leaf 



40 days. A distinct variety forming tight bunches of deep!' 

 lobed, bright green leaves which are tender, heat resistant, 

 and retain their mild flavor right through the hot summer 

 weather. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; ^4 lb. $1.35. 



454 Lettuce — Salamander 



70 days. A splendid Butterhead lettuce with few outer 

 leaves enclosing one solid large heart. It is primarily an early 

 spring variety though does well also during the summer in 

 cooler sections. The heads are an appetizing yellow green 

 color making it an attractive home garden variety. Pkt. 10c ; 

 oz. 30c; J 4 lb. 90c. 



444 Lettuce— Bibb 



78 days. A famous old variety excellent for early spring 

 sowing so that it will reach full size before hot weather 

 arrives. It is a crisp-head variety forming a solid, juicy, 

 white heart of most appetizing icy-crisp texture. Has a de- 

 lightful, mild, pleasing flavor. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; '4 lb. $1.20. 



473 Cos Lettuce — Dark Green 



70 days. A splendid self-folding Cos Lettuce of medium 

 size. Has dark green outer leaves and a well-blanched solid 

 heart which is exceedingly crisp, sweet, and tasty. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 30c; ]i lb. 90c. 



Muskmelon, Honey Roclc 



* 509 Muskmelon— Honey Rock 



85 days. A newer salmon-flesh variety of delicious sweet- 

 ness and rich aroma. Of medium size with remarkably thick 

 flesh and a small seed cavity. The skin is roughly netted and 

 of a gray-green color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; '4 lb. $1.00. 



510 Muskmelon — Hale's Best 



86 days. A favorite early melon with attractive well-ribbed 

 and netted skin. The salmon flesh is extremely thick and has 

 a delectable sweetness with somewhat of a musky tang. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; H lb. $1.00. 



506 Muskmelon— Hearts of Gold Special 



96 days. A most attractive melon close to 7 inches long, 

 weighing 4 to 5^4 lbs. each. Has dark green skin and firm 

 juicy salmon-orange flesh which is sweet and tasty. Pkt. 10c; 



oz. 40c; 



lb. $1.00. 



All Vegetable Seeds Offered in This Catalog Are Sent Prepaid Within the U.S.A. 



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