DREER'S GARDEX CALENDAR, 15 



CAULIFLOWER— C^«//««^^. 



Pkt. Oz. 



Algiers. An extra fine late variety, for the market, and sure to head ; becoming a general favorite. ^ 15 i oo 



Large Late Walcheren A good old variety, producing large firm white heads„ , 10 75 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. One of the finest late varieties, of robust habit, heads large, com- 

 pact, and thoroughly protected by the leaves ..m...^.....m....m...,^.^.m.m......~ „« 15 i ex 



Plants fnniLihd ra swsod, see list and prices under bead of Esculent RooU and Plants. 

 CARDOON. 



Kardcmen, Ger. Cardon, Fr. Cardo Hortense, Span. 

 Is much ciJtivated in Europe for culinar>' purposes. The stem of the leaves, -which are thick and crisp, af ei 

 being blanched in the same manner as Celer>-, are the eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews. 

 They are in perfection during the autumn and winter. Sow in April in drills; 1 inch deep ; when one year old 

 transplant in trenches of well-manured ground 3 feet apart and i foot in the rows ; the roots remain from year to year 

 Large Solid Stalked. The best variety^...- ~ ~— ~~. Pkt., 10 cents ; Oz., 40 cents. 



CARROT. 



AT.'hren, Ger. Carotie, Fr. Zanahoria, Span. 



The early varieties are the best for table use. For an early crop sow as soon as the ground is in v,-ork'ng order; 

 for a late crop sow in June and July ; when sown late they e.xcel the late varieties for table use. The large late 

 varieties are suitable for a main crop. Sow in May and June, in drills about i foot apart, thin out to stand 4 irxhes 

 in the rows. The most suitable ground for Carrots is that of a rich, deep sandj- loam, deeply cultivated, which 

 has been well manured for previous crops ; if fresh manure is used, it often causes ill-shaped roots. 



Pkt. Oz. lb. 

 Early Very Short Horn Scarlet. The earliest forcing variety, small root and excellent flavor. $:/ 5 15 i 50 



Early Scarlet Horn. The favorite early red summer variety ; fine grained and good flavor 5 15 i 25 



Early Half-Long Scarlet. A desirable variety between the 5<:ar/f^ /^(7r» and the Z^«^ C>ra«^^. 5 15 125 



Early Half-Long Carentan. A new scarlet variety, without core, for forcing or the open ground. 5 15 1 so 



Danvers Half-Long Scarlet. A new rich orange-red variety, very smooth and handsome, 



m: J--.\ iv b --.A een the Long Orange and Early Scarlet Horn, producing verj- large crops... 5 10 80 



Improved Long Orange. The best late, deep orange-colored variet}', for general culture as well 



as the garden, being preferred by dairj-men for stock ^ .^...~ -^ 5 10 ^ 



Long Red Altringham. A large, good-flavored field variety, for table use or feeding stock....... 5 10 75 



Large White Belgian. Gro'*-s one-third above ground, large white roots, with green top, 



grown almost exclusively for feeding stock «.. ...-« 5 10 73 



CELERY. 



Sellerie, Ger. Celeri, Fr. Apio, Span. 



Sow the last of March or early in -April, in an open border, in rich mellow ground, iu shallow drills, watering freely 

 in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed the result has been more saibfactorj' than when covered. ITie 

 tops are cut off once or twice before planting out, to make them stocky, and they suffer less from being trans- 

 planted. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches high, transplant a portion in trenches or on the level ground; the 

 dwarf varieties 3 feet, and the taller sorts 4 feet between the rows, plants 6 inches apart in the rows ; pressing the 

 earth tight around the plants,, to exclude the air from the roots, which is essential in setting out all kinds of plants; 

 repeating at inter^•aIs of two or three weeks for a succession. As they advance in growth, cultivate to keep down 

 the weeds, and when large enough blanch by earthing up, which should be performed gradually in fine weather, 

 uking care not to burj- the hearts of the plants. The first operation is that of handling the plants, as it is termed, 

 after the soil has been drawn up with the hoe, it is drawn closer around each plant by the hand, to keep the leaves 

 firm in an upright position and prevent spreading, continuing until it is ready to be finally stored away for the 

 winter. The Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted, may be planted either on level ground or in sb^allow drills. The root of it 

 swells like a turnip, and may be preser%-ed in sand through the winter; this is cooked and dressed similar to Beets 

 To store for winter use, select well-drained ground, dig trenches i foot wide and deep enough to cover the tops of 

 the plants. Pack the stalks in this in an upright position, covering with boards to shed the water, and in severe 

 weather protect with straw or leaves. On wet soils place the stalks four layers deep on either side of a ridge, 

 cover with 4 inches of soil and protect as described above. When wanted for use, open at one end, covering again 

 to keep out the frost. 

 Dreer's Large White Solid. Our favorite market variety, large, solid, blanches perfectlj' white, Pkt. Oz. lb. 



of fine flavor, crisp and very tender Jj 10 50 5 co 



Seymour's Superb, or Giant White Solid. Large white stalks, crisp and solid ...._... 5 20 2 00 



Boston Market Dwarf. This is the famous short, bushy, white, solid, excellent flavored mar- 

 ket variety, constantly increasing in demand .^... ...... ................M 10 30 3 00 



Henderson's Half D-warf White. Solid, crisp and of a fine nutty flavor 10 30 300 



Sandringham Dwarf White. White, solid, crisp, of remarkably fine flavor and good qualities. 10 30 300 

 Dwarf Golden Heart. A new variety' of great value. In size it is the same as the Half 

 Dwarf White, except when blanched, the heart is large and full, of a golden yellow ; a 

 most striking and showy variety, for either market or private use. It is solid, of excellent 



flavor, and keeps well during the winter- - 



Cole's Defiance Red. The best red variety, large, solid, crisp and good flavor.- 



Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted. Large Early Erfurt. The root is cooked and sliced, and used 



with %'inegar, making an excellent salad „ 



Soup, or Flavoring Celery. (Old Seed.) Used for flavoring soups, stew.s, etc 



Plants forabhed in season, see list and prices under head of Esculent Roots and Plants. 

 Eenit fcT p'l-'tage, IS rt^. per pound, or 2o cts. per quart or fractiou thereof, when ordered to be sent br mail. 



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