30 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



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'9Q1 k.TQ-~Continued. 



White Star. A new medium early variety of the very best quality and appearance. Baked 

 or boiled, its color, floury texture and dtlicious flavor are unsurpassed. Large, oblong, 

 uniform-sized tubers, remarkably productive, and has effectually resisted the blight; of ex- 

 cellent keeping qualities. Vines strong, foliage dense, of dark green color, and well calcu- Pk. Bu. Bbl. 

 lated to resist the ravages of the Colorado Beetle. Three lbs., ^1.25 ; by mail, prepaid.... 75 2 00 4 00 



Early Snow-Flake. Of medium size, eyes few, flesh snow-white, mealy when boiled, and 



of excellent quality. Three lbs., $1.00 ; by mail, prepaid 75 200 400 



Pride of America. This new variety closely resembles the well-known Snoiuflake, but is 

 medium late, and is adapted to a greater variety of soils, more productive, grows to a 

 larger size, produces but few small tubers, and so far has shown no signs of disease. 

 Flesh exceedingly fine grained and of a snowy whiteness. An excellent keeper, and re- 

 tains all its good qualities throughout the season. Three lbs., J5i. 25 ; by mail, prepaid.. 75 200 400 



Burbank's Seedling. A white-skinned, medium early variety, with few eyes, but a Uttle 

 below the surface; flesh fine gramed and of excellent flavor; producing a large crop of 

 marketable potatoes. Three lbs., Ji. 00; by mail, prepaid 75 i 50 3 50 



Matnmoth Pearl. This new medium late variety has become a great favorite. Of good qual- 

 ity, handsome appearance, free from rot, never hollow ; skin and flesh white ; cooks like 

 a ball of flour ; very productive and good keeper. Three lbs., gi. 25 ; by mail, prepaid. 75 i 50 3 50 



White Elephant. This superb new late variety must become popular on account of its power 

 of resisting disease, great productiveness, size, and fine keeping qualities ; cooks well 

 and is of excellent flavor. Three lbs., $1.25 ; by mail, prepaid 75 200 400 



Yellow Nansemond Sweet. The short, thick variety, which is the best for general culture 75 200 450 



Red Sweet. Short, thick, and hardiest variety. {Sweet Potatoes not mailable) 75 200 4 5° 



Sweet Potato Plants of the above two varieties supplied from the ist of May to the middle of June ; 30 cents 



per 100; $3 per 1000. For large quantities, prices will be given on application. (By mail, prepaid, 65 cts. per 100.) 

 At the above prices, express 2.x\A/reight charges are to be paid by the purchaser, except where mentioned by mail. 

 As the prices of potatoes are governed by the market, the above quotations are but nominal, but are believed to 



be about the prices that will rule in the spring. Special quotations will be given on application, on above and other 



varieties. Our Potatoes are all carefully selected and grown from the best Northern Stock. The foregoing are 



all of the best and leading varieties. 



Kovellies and Special Varieties in Potatoes, for 1884, will be found in onr Supplement, following page 96 in this Calendar. 



RADISH. 



Rettig, oder Radieschen, Ghr. Radis, Rave, petite et lonque, Fr. Rdbano, Span. 



Radishes thrive best in a light, rich, mellow soil, to make a quick and tender growth, and to bring out their mild 

 qualities; heavy or clayey soils not only delay their growth, but produce a much inferior crop in appearance and 

 flavor. Sow the early varieties, for very early use, in hot-beds during the winter and early spring, or later on 

 sheltered borders, as soon as the ground can be worked, in well-manured, deeply-dug, and finely raked soil ; if not 

 well stimulated into a rapid growth, they become fibrous and tough ; sow in drills to inches apart, and thin to 2 

 inches in the rows, and at intervals of two or three weeks until September for a succession. As soon as the first 

 leaves appear, sprinkle with soot, wood ashes, or air-slacked lime, to save them trom the little black Cabbage and 

 Turnip fly. The winter varieties should be sown in July and August ; like the Turnip they make their best 

 growth in the autumn, and must be taken up before severe frost, and stored away in a cool cellar in sand, or a pit, 

 where they will keep tender and crisp all winter; before using put in cold water, which adds to their freshness. 



Extra Early Round Red. One of the earliest and best of the Turnip varieties for forcing ; very Pkt. Oz. lb. 



short-leaved, small top ; color of skin dark red, white-fleshed, with a very small tap-root ;^ 5 10 1 00 



Extra Early Round White. Similar to the above in every respect, except its white skin 5 10 1 00 



Early Red Turnip. A small, round, scarlet, turnip-shaped, small top variety, of quick growth, 



mild and crisp when young 5 10 60 



Early White Turnip. Like the above, except of a white color 5 10 60 



Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped. Of oblong shape, rose-colored flesh, tender and excellent 5 10 75 



Early French Breakfast. Oblong shaped, rapid growth, very mild and tender, of a beautiful 



scarlet color, tipped with white 5 ^o 75 



Long Scarlet Short-Top, or Salmon. The standard family and market gardener' s variety ; 



long, bright scarlet, with small top 5 10 60 



The above seven varieties are best suited for forcing, of quick growth and producing small tops. 



Large Turnip White Summer. The ^narket gardener's favorite; of a large turnip-shape, Pkt. Oz. lb 



white skin and flesh, very crisp and mild. (See illustrations.) %o 5 10 80 



Large Turnip Yellow Summer. Like the above^ except of a bright russet-yellow color 5 10 80 



Long White Naples Summer. An excellent long variety, flesh white, crisp and mild 5 10 80 



The above three varieties are best adapted for summer sowing, standing the heat and drought 

 better than any of the other varieties. 



Long Black Spanish Winter. A large, long variety, one of the hardiest, with dark green 



leaves, firm in texture, keeping until spring 5 10 60 



Round Black Spanish Winter. Like the above, except round in form 5 10 80 



Large White Spanish Winter. Of milder flavor than the black varieties 5 10 80 



Scarlet China Winter. One of the best fall and winter varieties, a favorite with the market 



gardeners ; bright rose-color, flesh white, firm, and superior quality. (See illustration.).. 5 10 i 00 



California White Winter. A mammoth variety, growing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, 



and of excellent quality 5 ^5 ^ 25 



The above five varieties are best for winter ase, keeping firm and crisp until spring. 



Eemit for postage, 16 cts. per pound, or 25 cts. per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



