Dreer's Garden Calendar. 125 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS— CWj'nu€(f— New and Standard Varieties. 



Per doz. P-r !'/.». Per UX)0. 



Albany ^Wilson's;. Yerv hardv and productive; the favorite variety 



for field culture; fruit good size, crimson, brisk acid flaror $0 2o %\ 00 $o 00 



Black Defiance. A hvbrid between the " Triomphe de Gand" and 

 " Green Prolific." Shape conical, sometimes flattened ; berries very 

 large, color dark crimson; flesh firm and solid, sweet, remarkably 

 juicv, and of the most exquisite aroma. Plants hardy and vigorous. 50 150 10 00 



BOYDEN'S No. 30 'Seth Bovdeni. Berries very large, roundish conical, 

 with neck ; dark scarlet, flesh firm, melting, sweet and of pleasant 

 flavor, verv reliable •••• ^0 1 50 8 O') 



Champion, P. Fruit irregular, globe-shaped, of dark crimson color 



and good shape; verv large, sometimes 6 inches in circumference... 50 1 50 8 00 



Charles Downing. Vigorous and productive ; fruit large, deep scar- 

 let, firm, juicv, sweet and rich flavor. A favorite variety, succeed- 

 in? everywhe're and under any system of cultivation, continues pro- 

 ductive on the same ground without renewing for some years 50 1 00 6 CO 



Crescent Seedling. One of the most productive varieties ever intro- 

 duced. Berries medium to large, bright red, and of good quality. 

 Verv valuable for market purposes .•••;••• ^'^ '^ ^ ^^ 



Great American. In some locations has come up to the description 

 of the originator as the largest berrv in cultivation ; bright crimson 

 color and good flavor 50 2 00 10 CO 



JrcuNDA, or Xo. 70<3. Poor grower, except in certain localities; fruit of 



immense size, glossy crimson 50 2 00 10 00 



Monarch of the West. Ver>- large and productive ; bright red color, 

 delicious flavor. Plant exceedingly strong and vigorous, succeed- 

 ing everywhere except on very light, sandy soil, and under all sys- 

 tems of cultivation 50 1 50 8 00 



Sharpless' Seedling. From all parts of the country this variety has 

 gaiued a reputation of being one of the best varieties of recent in- 

 troduction. The berries are very large, generally oblong, clear light 

 red, of excellent quality, produced on the strongest fruit stems well 

 above the foliage. It has a hardy vigorous habit, very strong large 

 leaves, and the plant is very prolific, t'rom trials on our own grounds 

 ■we do not hesitate to endorse it highlv and recommend it for every 

 fruit garden ' 1 00 3 00 15 00 



Triomphe de Gand. Good grower; fruit very large, coxcomb-shaped, 

 deep red, glossy, and of excellent flavor. Plant requires a deep rich 

 soil, and thorough cultivation, when it is one of the most valuable for 



market or home use. It is quite early and continues until very late. 50 2 00 10 00 

 Special prices for large lots will be given on application. 



INSECT DESTROYERS, FERTILIZERS, ETC. 



"We oSer the following preparations for destroying t!ic different kinds of Insects, -which are 

 such pests to the Gardener and Amateur, that at times they almost despair of saving their plants, 

 until the best known remedies are tried for destroying the same, which we have endeavored to 

 give in our list, and they not only destroy them, but at the same time promote a healthy and 

 vigorous growth. We have a book for sale on the subject: " How to Destroy Insects on Plants 

 and Flowers, in the Garden and House." Price, in paper cover, 30 cts. We' also give a list of 

 the best Fertilizers for Flowering Plants, Lawn, and the Garden. On page 80 will be found 

 Syringes, Bellows, Sprinklers, etc., for applying these compounds and preparations. 



BRIDGEFORD'S ANTISEPTIC LIQUID. 



For the removal of Para^ite^^ Lichens, and Pnsects, injurious to Plants, Trees, Shrubs, etc. 



This preparation is quite distinct from any other already before the public. It is quick, safe, 

 and effectual for the destruction of the Green Fly, Mealy Bug, Thrip, Ped Spider, Jlildeic, Blight 

 and Scale of every description. It contains nothing deleterious to plants, not even staining the 

 leaves or leaving an unpleasant smell in the house. Its application is so simple that it can be 

 used with safety by the most inexperienced hand. Instructions for application with each bottle. 

 Price, each, 80 cts. (Xot mailable.) 



GISHURST'S COMPOUND. 



This is extensively used in England and on the Continent, as well as in this country, and is 

 effectual for preventing and destl-oying Green, Brown, and Black Fly, Jlildew, Thrip, Mealy 

 Bug, and Scale, also for washing walls, frames and sashea of green-housea. With directions. 

 Per box, 75 cts. ; by mail, $1. 



CARBOLIC ACID SOAP. 



It will destroy all forms of insects and parasites of every description. It kills and drives 

 Siwa,y Lice, Fleas, Ants, Bu^s, Worms, Grubs, and all insects that destroy animals and plants. 

 With directions. Per cake, 10 cts. ; by mail, 20 eta. 



