FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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DREER'3 STANDARD. 



POTATOES. 



Kartoffel, Gr. Pomvie de Terre, Fr. Potata 6 Papas, Sp. 



The soil best suited to the Potato is a rich, sandy loam, but it seems to thrive in almost any soil or climato. The potato 

 being a gross feeder, requires a liberal application of manure; if stable manure is to be used, it should be well retted, and not 

 allowed to come in contact with the tubers. On no other crop are the results from the use of phosphates so manifest as on the 

 potato ; almost invariably the tubers are smoother, brighter, and freer from rust and the destructive influence of wire worms. The 

 best fertilizers are plaster, lime, super-phosphate of lime, and bone-dust, for heavy and wet soils especially, as they promote growth 

 and at the same time prevent disease. Plant as early in the spring as the ground can be thoroughly worked, in rows 3 feet apart 

 and 1 foot in the rows; covering in light, warm soil about 4 inches, and in cold, wet ground 3 inches deep; draw the earth to the 

 plants as they advance in growth. If an early crop is desired, sprout the tubers, or cut potatoes, in a light, warm room, from four 

 to six weeks before planting, then lift carefully and plant out ; by this process shoots are obtained that, as soon as planted out in 

 the open ground, will send out roots, and grow more rapidly than if treated in the ordinary way. The soil should be constantly 

 stirred through the season to prevent the surface from baking. Many seem to consider it harmful, after the potatoes have set, to 

 disturb the soil in any way ; this is contradicted by the experience of the best growers, who run the cultivator until the vines are 

 dead. In some sections " flat culture " is preferred to " ridging," especially where droughts prevail, or the soil is very loose ard 

 sandy. 



Rviral New Yoi-ker, 'So. 2. A valuable variety, of 

 distinct appearance; large size, veiy smooth and a great 

 cropper; in quality unexcelled. ' 



Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50. 



Clark's Xo. 1. An early sort resembling Early Rose, but 

 considered more prolific. It cooks mealy, is of excellent 

 flavor, of first quality, and is a profitable variety for the 

 farmer or market gardener. 



Peck 60 cts., bu. 551.75, bbl. $4.25. 



Burbank'S Seedling'. A white-skinned, medium early 

 variety, with few eyes; flesh fine grained and of excellent 

 flavor; producing a large crop of marketable potatoes. 

 Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.25. 



Chas. Downing'. A new potato having sterling merit, 

 hardy and productive, and possessing the highest quality 

 for eating. Although early in ripening it is a good keeper. 

 Medium size, slightly flattened oval shape, light lemon 

 color, with smooth skin. Eyes few, small, and nearly even 

 with the surface. 



Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50. 



Dreer'S Standard. A splendid extra early variety, of 

 fine quality, beautiful appearance and extraordinary pro- 

 ductiveness, free from disease or rot and an excellent 

 keeper. Peck 80 cts., bu. $2.50, bbl. $6.00. 



Eariy Ohio. A seedling of the Early Rose, ripens about 

 a week earlier. It is round and oblong in shape, of vigor- 

 ous growth and excellent quality. 



Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50. 



Ohio Junior. Closely resembling its parent, the Early 

 Ohio, but is rather rounder and said to be more produc- 

 tive. A good keeper and of excellent quality. 

 Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50. 



Early Puritan. A first-class early Potato, of handsome, 

 oblong shape ; flesh pure white ; matures with the Early 

 Rose. Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50. 



Early Rose. A leading variety for earliness, quality and 

 productiveness. 



Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.25. 



Beauty of Hebron. A little earlier than Early Rose, 



very productive, of excellent quality ; a good keeper. 



Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.25. 



Prices of Potatoes are subject to market changes. Potatoes are forwarded by express or freight as directed, purchaser paying 

 charges. We use our discretion in regard to time of shipment, as frequently , when orders are received, the weat/ier for a week at a 

 time will not permit safe delivery. We assume no risk on Potatoes. They are for-varded strictly at purchaser'' s risk. 



The New Potato Culture, by Elbert S. Carman, Editor of the " Rural New Yorker." Price by mail postpaid 40 cents. 



