Dreer's garden calendar : 1899 . dreersgardencale1899henr Year: 1899 Pfeffer, Ger. Piment. Fr. Pimiento, Sp. Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. The large varieties are mainly used for this purpose and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot-beds in March or April, or on a warm sheltered border in May, and, when the season is favor- able, transplant in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row, in good, rich, mellow ground. Large Bell, or Bull Nose. (
Dreer's garden calendar : 1899 . dreersgardencale1899henr Year: 1899 Pfeffer, Ger. Piment. Fr. Pimiento, Sp. Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. The large varieties are mainly used for this purpose and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn and Ruby King, are used for Mangoes, while the small fruited sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hot-beds in March or April, or on a warm sheltered border in May, and, when the season is favor- able, transplant in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row, in good, rich, mellow ground. Large Bell, or Bull Nose. (See cut.) A large early variety, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. § Large Sweet Spanish. The large, red variety, used for pickles and in salads. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. Ruby King. A good variety for mangoes or pickling, as it is not too fiery. A productive sort.; Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. Long Red Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of bright red color, very productive and hot. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; J lb. 90 cts. Small Chiii. Red conical pods, about 2 inches long, very hot and prolific ; used for seasoning and pepper sauce. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. Procopp's Qiant. Grows to a large size, from 8 to 9 inches long, of a brilliant scarlet ; flesh very thick and moderately hot. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; \ lb. §1-25. Golden Dawn. A beautiful yellow pepper ; attractive in the garden as well as on the table ; of mild and sweet flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 90 cts. Celestial. A beautiful variety from China, with upright pods, conical in shape, and varying in color from a delicate creamy yellow to a vivid scarlet; single plants produce hundreds of pods, the contrasting colors of the fruit rendering it an object of striking beauty and oddity ; it is also worthy of a place in the flower garden. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; ]- lb. 90 cts. Creole, or Bird's Eye. A distinct variety
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