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Dreer^ s Garden Calendar. 



Cardon, Fr. 



CARDOON. 



Cardo, Span. Kardonen, Gee. 



Lakge Solid Stalked, per oz. 50 cts. 



Is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stem of the 

 leaves, which are thick and crisp, after being blanched, are the eatable 

 parts, and are generally used in soups or st€ws. They are in perfection 

 during the autumn and winter. Sow in April ; and when one year old 

 transplant in trenches of w^ell-manured ground, plant two feet apart ; the 

 roots remain from year to year ; blanch by earthing up in the fall. 



CARROT. 



Carotte, Fr. Zanahoria, Span. Mohren, Ger. 



Per oz. 



Scarlet Short-Horn 15 



Early Scarlet Horn 15 



]Half-long Scarlet 15 



Per oz. 



Long Orange 15 



Altringham OR Field 10 



Large White Belgian 10 



The first three are the best early varieties for table use. For an early 

 crop sow when the ground is in working order, for a late crop sow in 

 June and July ; when sown late they excel the late varieties for table 

 use. The first on the list is the early forcing variety prized for its 

 superior flavor. The last three ai'e suitable for a main crop. Sow in May 

 and June in well-dug, rich loamy soil, in drills about twelve inches 

 apart, thin out to stand four inches in the rows. The Long Orange is 

 preferred by dairymen. Tne most suitable ground for Carrots is that 

 which has been well manured for previous crops. 



CELERY. 



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



Per oz. 



Dreer's White Solid 40 



Cole's Defiance Red 30 



Seymour's White Solid 30 



Per oz. 



Cole's Crystal White 30 



Dwarf White Solid (extra).. .30 

 Celeriac, OR Turnip-rooted .30 



Sow the last of March or early in April, in rich mellow ground, in 

 shallow drills, and in a situation where the plants can be protected from 

 the parching heat of a summer sun ,• in dry weather water freely. By 

 roiling or pressing in the seed the result has been more satisfactory 

 than when covered. When the plants are five or six inches high, trans- 

 plant a portion in trenches or on the level ; the dwarf varieties three 

 feet, the tall sorts four feet between the rows, and repeat at intervals of 

 two or three weeks for a succession. As they advance in growth, 

 blanch by earthing up, which should be performed gradually in fine 

 W' eather, taking care not to bury the hearts of the plants. The Celeriac, 

 or Turnip-rooted, may be planted either on level ground or in shallow 

 drills. The root of it "swells like a turnip, and may be preserved in sand 

 through the winter ; this is cooked and dressed similar to Beets. To 

 store ifor winter use, on well-drained ground dig trenches one foot wide 

 and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in 

 this horizontally, cover w^ith boards to shed the water and in severe 

 w-eather protect with straw or leaves. On wet soils place the stalks four 

 layers deep on either side of a ridge, cover with four inches of soil and 

 pi'otect as described above. When wanted for use open at one end. 



For Celery and Cabbage Plants, see page 35. 



