30 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



POTATO— Continued. 



White Star. A new medium early variety of the very best quality and appearance. Baked 

 or boiled, its color, floury texture and delicious flavor are unsurpassed. Large, oblong, 

 uniform-sized tubers, remarkably productive, and has effectually resisted the blight ; of ex- 

 cellent keeping qualities. Vines strong, foliage dense, of dark green color, and well calcu- Pk. Bu. Bbl. 

 lated to resist the ravages of the Colorado Beetle. Three lbs., $1.25 ; by mail, prepaid. ...$ 1 25 300 700 



Early Snow-Flake. Of medium size, eyes few, flesh snow-white, mealy when boiled, and 



of excellent quality. Three lbs., $1. 00 ; by mail, prepaid 75 200 500 



Pride of America. This new variety closely resembles the well-known Snmvflake, but is 

 medium late, and is adapted to a greater variety of soils, more productive, grows to a 

 larger size, produces but few small tubers, and so far has shown no signs of disease. 

 Flesh exceedingly fine grained and of a snowy whiteness. An excellent keeper, and re- 

 tains all its good qualities throughout the season. Three lbs., $1.25; by mail, prepaid.. 1 00 2 50 6 00 



Burbank's Seedling. A white-skinned, medium early variety, with few eyes, but a little 

 below the surface ; flesh fine grained and of excellent flavor ; producing a large crop of 

 marketable potatoes. Three lbs., $1. 00; by mail, prepaid 75 200 500 



Mammoth Pearl. This new medium late variety has become a great favorite. Of good qual- 

 ity, handsome appearance, free from rot, never hollow ; skin and flesh white ; cooks like 

 a ball of flour; very productive and good keeper. Three lbs., $1.25 ; by mail, prepaid. 1 00 2 50 6 00 



White Elephant. This superb new late variety must become popular on account of its power 

 of resisting disease, great productiveness, size, and fine keeping qualities; cooks well 

 and is of excellent flavor. Three lbs., $1.25 ; by mail, prepaid 1 25 300 700 



Yellow Nansemond Sweet. The short, thick variety, which is the best for general culture. 75 2 00 5 50 



Red Sweet. Short, thick, and hardiest variety. {Sweet Potatoes not mailable.) 75 200 550 



Sweet Potato Plants of the above two varieties supplied from the 1st of May to the middle of June ; 30 cents 

 per 100; $3 per 1000. For large quantities, prices will be given on application. (By mail, prepaid, 65 cts. per 100.) 



At the above prices, express and freight charges are to be paid by the purchaser, except where mentioned by mail. 



As the prices of potatoes are 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 quotations will be given on application, on above and other 

 varieties. Our Potatoes are all carefully selected and grown from the best Northern Stock. The foregoing are 

 all of the best and leading varieties. 



Novelties and Special Varieties in Potatoes, for 1883, will be found in our Supplement, following page 96 in this Calendar. 



RHUBARB. 



Rhabarber , Ger. Rhubarbe , Fr. Ruibarbo Bastardo, Span. 



The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. It is fit for use before green fruit appears, and is an excellent 

 substitute. Sow in April, in drills i foot apart ; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out in the rows to 10 inches apart, 

 and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. To grow the stalks to 

 perfection, the ground must be dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart 

 each way, and the following spring it -yiH be fit for use. In the fall the bed should have a thick dressing of coarse 

 manure, which is to be dug into the ground in the spring. As no dependence can be placed upon growing the 

 varieties true from seed, it is recommended to those who desire a choice article to procure the roots, which can be 

 set out either in the fall or spring as above described 



Pkt. Oz. lb. 



Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, and very fine $0 5 20 2 00 



Victoria. Very large ; the finest cooking variety 5 20 2 00 



Roots of the above varieties, each 20 cts. ; $2 per doz. ; $10 per 100 ; by mail, 30 cts. each, and $3 per doz. 



RADISH. 



Rettig, oder Radieschen, Ger. Radis, Rave , petite et lonque, Fr. Rabano, Span. 



Radishes thrive best in a light, rich, mellow soil, to make a quick and tender growth, and to bring out their mild 

 qualities ; heavy or clayey soils not only delay their growth, but produce a much inferior crop in appearance and 

 flavor. Sow the early varieties, for very early use, in hot-beds during the winter and early spring, or later on 

 sheltered borders, as soon as the ground can be worked, in well-manured, deeply-dug, and finely raked soil ; if not 

 well stimulated into a rapid growth, they become fibrous and tough ; sow in drills 10 inches apart, and thin to 2 

 inches in the rows, and at intervals of two or three weeks until September for a succession. As soon as the first 

 leaves appear, sprinkle with soot, wood ashes, or air-slacked lime, to save them from the little black Cabbage and 

 Turnip fly. The winter varieties should be sown in July and August ; like the Turnip they make their best 

 growth in ihe autumn, and must be taken up before severe frost, and stored away in a cool cellar in sand, or a pit, 

 where they will keep tender and crisp all winter; before using put in cold water, which adds to their fieshness. 



Extra Early Round Red. One of the earliest and- best of the Turnip varieties for forcing; very Pkt. Oz. lb. 



short-leaved, small top; color of skin dark red, white-fleshed, with a very small tap-root $0 5 10 1 00 



Extra Early Round White. Similar to the above in every respect, except its white skin 5 10 1 00 



Early Red Turnip. A small, round, scarlet, turnip-shaped, small top variety, of quick growth, 



mild and crisp when young .'. 5 10 60 



Early White Turnip. Like the above, except of a white color 5 10 60 



Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped. Of oblong shape, rose-colored flesh, tender and excellent 5 10 75 



Early French Breakfast. Oblong shaped, rapid growth, very mild and tender, of a bea-itiful 



scarlet color, tipped with white nf. 5 IO 75 



Long Scarlet Short-Top, or Salmon. The standard family and market gardener' s variety ; 



long, bright scarlet, with small top 5 IO 60 



The above seven varieties are best suited for forcing, of quick growth and producing sm;.ll tops. 



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





