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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



Kartoffel, Gee. Pomme de Terre, Fk. Potato. 6 Papas, Sp. 



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

 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 thor- 

 oughly worked, in rows 3 feet apart, and 1 foot in the row; 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 lighr. 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. If the Colorado Beetle makes its appearance the vines should be 

 dusted with Paris Green thoroughly mixed with fifty parts of plaster, and applied while the dew is on the plants, with 

 a Paris Greeu bellows or duster. Slug Shot is also a very convenient and efficient remedy for the Potato Bug. 



The barrels we ship in are full diameter, and standard measure; and we guarantee every barrel when put up to weigh 

 165 lbs., net. 



Burbank's Seedling- A white-skinned, medium early 

 variety, with few eyes; flesh fine grained and of ex- 

 cellent flavor; producing a large crop of marketable 

 potatoes. Peck 50 cts., bush. $1.50, bid. $3.7.5. 



Empire State. 



Empire State. A new potato that bids fair to become 

 the leading sort. Skin smooth, white; eyes close to 

 the surface, flesh pure white, and cooks dry and 

 mealv. A heavy cropper ; produces very few small 

 tubers. Per pkt". 60 cts., bush. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 



Clark's No. 1. This seedling is earlier than the Early 

 Rose, yields a third more of a crop, and closely resem- 

 bles it. It cooks mealy, is of excellent flavor, of first 

 quality, and is a profitable variety for the farmer or 

 market gardener. Peck 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Dakota Red. A large handsome variety, thriving well 

 on both sand and clay soils. It tastes much like the 

 old Peachblow; does not shrink in cooking, is solid, 

 mealy and fine grained. Eyes irregular and few; 

 enormously productive, and good keeper. Peck 50 

 cts., bush. "$1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Early Beauty of Hebron. Earlier than the Early 

 Rose, very productive, of excellent quality, white 

 fleshed, and will Yield at least a quarter more. Peck 

 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Early Mayflower. A cross between the Early Snow- 

 flake and Peachblow, as hardy and productive as the 

 Early Rose, and possessing the highest quality for 

 eating. Although as early in ripening as the Early 

 Rose, it is a good keeper. Medium size, slightly flat- 

 tened oval shape, light lemon color, with smooth skin 

 well covered with very fine netting. Eyes few, small, 

 and nearlv even with the surface, flesh" white. Peck 

 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



New Early Sunrise. This variety has proven itself the 

 earliest, of all, producing tubers fit for the table in less 

 than eight weeks from time of planting. It is very 

 handsome, and the most productive potato on high and 

 dry land. Peck 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Early Rose, Prince Edward Island. A leading 

 variety for earliness, quality and productiveness • best 

 Prince Edward Island stock seed. Peck 50 cts., bush. 

 $1.50, bbl. $3.50. 



Early Ohio. A seedling of the Early Rose, about a week 

 earlier. It is round and oblong in shape, of vigorous 

 growth, and excellent qualitv. Peck 60 cts., bush. 

 $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Early Vermont. Of medium size, eyes few, flesh 

 snow-white, mealv when boiled, and of excellent qual- 

 ity. Peck 60 cts.", bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Garfield. Vines stocky, tubers produced closely about 

 the root and uniformly large. Tubers, when cooked, 

 pure white, fine grained, mealv and extraordinarilv 

 fine. Peck 75 cts., bush. $2.50," bbl. $5.00. 



Mammoth Pearl. This medium late variety has become 

 a great favorite. Of good quality, handsome appear- 

 ance, free from rot, never hollow ; skin and flesh white ; 

 cooks like a ball of flour; very productive aud good 

 keeper. Peck 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Magnum Bonum. As early as the Early Rose, of ex- 

 cellent table qualities and a good late keeper, of great 

 productiveness, free from disease, producing nearly all 

 large-sized potatoes, which, when baked or boiled, are 

 verv mealv and white as snow. Peck 50 cts., bush. 

 $1.75, bbl." $4.00. 



Pearl of Savoy. The tubers are oblong, fair, and of 

 large size, pearly white flesh, which cooks dry and 

 mealv ; 15 davs earlier than Early Rose, and very pro- 

 ductive. Peck 60 cts., bush. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 



Peachblow. A medium or second early variety ; flesh 

 pure white, floury and of good flavor. An abundant 

 producer, keeping qualities perfect. Peck 50 cts., 

 bush. $1.50, bbl. $3.50. 



St. Patrick. Closely resembling Burbank's Seedling; 

 smooth, white skin ; eyes few and near the surface. 

 Medium earlv; strong vigorous grower, and very pro- 

 ductive. Peck 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



White Star. A medium early variety of the very best 

 qualitv and appearance. Baked or boiled, its color, 

 floury texture and delicious flavor are unsurpassed. 

 Large, oblong, uniform-sized tubers, remarkably pro- 

 ductive. It has effectually resisted the blight ; of ex- 

 cellent keeping qualities. Peck 50 ets., bush. $1.75, 

 bbl. $4.00. 



Vanguard. The skin is the samecolor as the Early Rose, 

 indented with few and shallow eyes. Yields heavily ; 

 in quality and flavor it is unsurpassed. In earliness 

 it has in every instance been fit to dig ten, and often 

 fourteen days before any other sort has matured. Peck 

 50 cts., bush. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



At the above prices, express and freight charges are to be 

 paid by the purchaser. 



As the price of Potatoes is 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 quota- 

 tions for large quantities or varieties not listed, will be given 

 on application. Our Potatoes are all carefully selected and 

 grown from the best Northern Stock. 



SWEET POTATOES. 



Yellow Nansemond. A short, thick variety, very pro- 

 ductive, and considered the best for general culture. 

 Peck 60 cts., bush. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 



Red. Short, thick, and hardy, largely grown in some 

 sections in preference to the above. Peck 60 cts., 

 bush. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 



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 weather for a week at a time will not permit safe delivery. 



