12 Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



and air every mild day. Where this is not practicable, they may be had nearly as well, by 

 sowing the seed in a hot-bed in January or February, and when the plants are large enough 

 transplant in boxes or in the soil of another hot-bed, until time to plant out, say from the 20th 

 of March to the 10th of April. If hardened off, they are seldom injured by planting out as early 

 as the ground can be properly prepared, into a bed of the richest earth, 1\ feet apart. Keep 

 them well hoed and bring the earth gradually up to their stems. The Cauliflower succeeds best 

 when planted in frames at the close of winter, and brought to maturity before the summer heat 

 sets in. The late varieties mature in the autumn, and are sown and managed similarly to 

 winter Cabbage, and transplanted in well-enriched soil in July. pj^^ q 



Early London. A good old variety, with white compact heads $0 lo' 75 



Half Early Paris. One of the popular early, white sure-heading varieties. 10 1 00 



Earliest Selected DAvarf Erfurt. The earliest in cultivation, small-leaved 

 dwarf for forcing, producing very solid pure-white heads of the finest qual- 

 ity; about 15 inches high; and has proven the best for the above purpose... 25 5 00 

 Early Dwarf Erfurt. A favorite early market variety, productive, large, 



white, compact heads of good quality 20 1 50 



Algiers. An extra fine late variety, for the market, and sure to head 10 100 



Large Late Walcheren. A good old variety, producing large whiteheads. 10 To 



Lenormand's Short-Stem. A large, late, short-stemmed variety, with 



well-formed white heads, of extra quality ; in great favor with the gcrdeners. 20 1 50 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. One of the finest late varieties, of robust habit, 



heads large, compact and thoroughly protected by the leaves 20 1 50 



CARDOON. 



Kardonen, Ger. Car don, Fr. Cardo Hortense, Span. 



Is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stem of the leaves, which are thick 

 and crisp, after being blanched in the same manner as Celery, are the eatable parts, and are 

 genei-ally used in soups or stews. They are in perfection during the autumn and winter. Sow 

 in April ; and when one year old transplant in trenches of well-manured ground 1 foot apart ; 

 the roots remain from year to year. 

 Large Solid Stalked. The best variety Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 



CARROT. 



Ifohren, Gee. Carotte, Fe. Zanahoria, Span. 



The early varieties are best for table use. For an early crop sow as soon as the ground is iu 

 working order, for a lat^ crop sow in June and July ; when sown late they excel the late varie- 

 ties for table use. The large late varieties are suitable for a main crop. Sow in May and June, 

 in drills about 12 inches apart, thin out to stand 4 inches in the rows. The most suitable ground 

 for Carrots is that of a sandy loam, deeply tilled, which has been well manured for previous 

 crops. 

 Early Very Short Horn Scarlet The earliest forcing variety, small root put. Oz. lb. 



and excellent flavor $ 5 20 2 00 



Early Scarlet Horn. The favorite early red summer variety 5 15 1 50 



Early Half-Long Scarlet. (Point- rooted.) A desirable variety between 



the above and the Xon^r Oranf/e 5 15 1 50 



Early Half-Long Carentan. (Stump-rooted.) An excellent new scarlet 



variety, without core 5 20 2 00 



Improved Long Orange. The best late, deep orange-colored variety, for 



general culture as well as the garden, being preferred by dairymen for stock. 5 15 1 25 

 Long Pi.ed Alteingham. A large, good-flavored field variety, for feeding 



stock 5 10 1 00 



Large White Belgian. Grows one-third above ground, large white roots, 



with green top, grown exclusively for feeding stock 5 10 1 00 



CELERY. 



Sellerie, Gee. Celeri, Fe. Apio, Span. 



Sow the last of March or early in April on the open border, 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 rolling or pressing in the seed the result has been more 

 satisfactory than when covered. The tops are cut off ouce or twice before planting out, to make 

 them stocky, and they suffer less from being transplanted. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches 

 high, transplant a portion in trenches or on the level ground ; the dwarf varieties 3 feet, and the 

 tall sorts 4 feet between the rows, plants 6 inches apart in the rows ; pressing the earth tight 

 around the plants, to exclude the air from the roots, which is essential in setting out all kinds 

 of plants ; repeat at intervals of two or three weeks for a succession. As they advance in growth, 

 cultivate to keep down the weeds, and when large enough blanch by earthing up, which should 

 be performed gradually in fine weather, taking care not to bury the hearts of the plants. The 



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



