22 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



LEEK. 



Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Span, 



The I,eek is very hardy, and of easy culture, succeeding best in a light but well-enriched soil. The whole plant 

 is edible, employed in soups, boiled with meat, etc., reputed more delicate than the Onion. Sow early in April, in 

 drills I foot apart, and i inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep rich soil in rows 

 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched ; draw 

 the earth to them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or September, and the young plants trans- 

 planted in the spring. 



Large London, or Flag. The favorite market variety, large, with broad leaves growing on two Pkt. Oz. fel 

 sides, like the Flag ^o 5 20 2 00 



Large Musselburgh, or Scotch. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves spreading like 



a fan; hardy and of excellent quality 10 40 40c 



MARTYNIA. 



Gemsenhorn, Ger. Cornaret, Fr. Martina, Span. 



The seed pods are used to a considerable extent for pickling, when gathered green, young and tender. Sow the 

 seed in the open ground in May, in hills 3 feet apart each way, or in a hot-bed and afterwards transplant. 



proboscidea. The best for pickling, used the same as Cucumbers Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. 



MELON, MUSK— Cantaloupe. 



Melone, Ger. Melon Muscadt, Fr. Melones Muscatel, Span. 



Melons thrive best m a light, enriched soil. Plant early in May when danger of frost is over, and the ground 

 has become warm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of 

 well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant 12 to 15 seeds ; after all danger of the bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants 

 per hill. When about i foot long, pinch off the tips, to make them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the vines, 

 and makes the fruit mature earlier. When the ground is heavy, dig holes 3 or 4 feet in diameter and 18 inches 

 deep; fill these with a compost of well-rotted manure mixed with rich light soil and sand ; raise the hills above 

 the level. Be careful not to plant pumpkins or squashes near them, as they will hybridize. A few hills, for early 

 Use, may be had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hot-bed, and when warm enough transplant on the hills. 



Pkt. Oz. ft. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest, netted, of small round size, excellent flavor %o 5 10 i 00 



Green Citron Netted. The favorite viarket variety, medium size, deeply netted, nearly round, 



flesh thick, greenish, melting sweet and of delicious flavor 5 10 i 00 



Netted Pineapple, or Nutmeg. Of nutmeg shape, medium size, flesh green and thick, firm, 



juicy, and very sweet 5 10 i 00 



Surprise. This new variety has a thin cream-colored skin, very thickly netted; resembling the 



Nut7)teg, very early, prolific and one of the finest flavored ; flesh of a deep salmon red 5 15 i 25 



Hackensack, or Turk's Cap. A variety of the Green Citron, deeply netted, very large, pro- 

 ductive, of excellent flavor ; a fine market sort 5 15 i 25 



Prescott, or Hardy Ridge. A French variety of great merit; large, white-skinned fruit, round, 

 somewhat flattened on both ends, deeply lobed, flesh very thick, of a rich orange color, 

 sweet and delicious flavor .-. 10 30 3 00 



Casaba, Persian, or Bay View. Of extraordinary size, very delicious and fine flavor; usual 



weight from 10 to 15 pounds; the best, prolific, late, oval, netted green-fleshed variety 5 15 125 



MELON, WATER. 



Wasser-Melone, Ger. Melon cT Eau, Fr. Sandias 6 Patillas, Span. 



The Water-melon is prized for its refreshing coolness in warm weather, and delicious sweetness. They thrive 

 best in a rather sandy soil, well manured, and planted in hills 8 feet apart each way. Prepare the hills and treat 

 the same as described for Musk-melons. 

 Mountain Sweet. A general favorite with melon growers : early, large oblong, dark-green, thin Pkt. Oz. ft. 



rind, flesh red, solid, rich and sweet %o 5 10 80 



Mountain Sprout. A large, long striped variety, dark-green skin, red-fleshed, of good quality. 



Also known as the shipper's favorite S 10 80 



Gipsy Striped, or Rattlesnake. An early variety ; large oblong, skin green, mottled and 



striped, rind thin, flesh crimson, sweet and fine flavored 5 10 i 00 



Cuban Queen. The largest, most symmetrical and solid variety in existence, rind very thin and 



strong, ripens to the very centre, skin striped with dark and light green heavy cropper, flesh 



bright red, tender and melting, luscious, crisp, and very sugary. It is an excellent keeper 



and bears transit well 5 20 1 50 



Icing, or Ice-Rind. One of the best in every respect; solid, always ot good flavor and thin 



light green rind, white-seeded 5 15 1 00 



Ice Cream. (The true White Seeded variety.) Of medium size, early, long, pale-green skin, 



very thin rind, flesh solid, scarlet, crisp, and of delicious flavor 5 15 80 



Black Italian. Resembling the Black Spanish in shape, color, and size ; solid, very thin rind, 



flesh scarlet, sweet and luscious ; a profitable variety for the wrt^/^^^ ^rt»'^^«^r 5 ^o ^ 



Orange. Of small size : flesh red, tender and sweet, separating from the rind like an orange ; an 



excellent late variety 5 ^5 ^ 25 



Citron. For preserving only ; small round, flesh white and solid, with red seeds 5 10 i 00 



Bemit for postage, 16 cts. per pound, or 25 cts. per quart or fraction therwi^ wkn ordered to be sent by mail 



