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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY. 



This variety came from the Sandwich Islands, and 

 grows here to a very large size, at least twice the size 

 of the ordinary sort, and resembles a good sized 

 parsnip. It is very mild and delicate flavored and 

 should become popular. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50cts. 



SQUASHES. 



BRAZILIAN SUGAR. 



A delicate and rich flavored variety that will be- 

 come a standard sort for summer and. autumn use. 

 The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. 

 They weigh on an average 3 pounds. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. 



Rich orange-yellow, flesh thick, and of good qual- 

 ity. This variety grows to an enormous size. Speci- 

 mens frequently attaining the weight of 225 lbs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW. 



For fall and winter this is a very desirable sort, as 

 it is early and productive — the two most important 

 features for the market gardener, while its good cook- 

 ing and keeping qualities, together with its attractive 

 brilliant orange-red color, make it popular with the 

 consumer. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



PINEAPPLE. 



A fall and winter variety of peculiar shape. 



It 



ripens about the same time as the Perfect Gem, is of 

 excellent quality, and keeps well all winter ; the flesh 

 is of a creamy white color, fine grain and splendid 

 quality, having a rich cocoanut flavor; yields from 5 

 to eight squashes to each vine. 



Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts; lb., $2.50. 



OPTIMUS TOMATO. 



The fruit resembles the Favorite in general ap- 

 pearance, but is more uniform in size and shape and 

 ripens more evenly. The flesh is a bright crimson 

 color and free from hard spots. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



