DREER'S GARDES CALENDAR. 41 



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25 



2 50 



10 



50 



10 



60 



10 



50 



AGRICULTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS— Continued. 



Qt. Bu. 



Apple Seed i ' Pyrus malus). For Nursery Stocks $° 4° 8 a 



Peach Pits, Natural Virginia Seed. For Nursery Stocks 20 2 o< 



Pear Seed Pyrus Communis). The best imported. For Nursery Stocks 



Plum Pits (Prunus Communis) " " 



Cherry Pits, Mahaleb (Gerastu Mahaleb) 



Cherry Pits, Black Mazzard | Cerasus Communis 1. " 



Golden Chain (Cytisus Laburnum). A hardy shrub, with racemes of golden yellow flowers.... 15 150 



Purple Mist Tree {Rhus Cotinus). A hardy dwarf tree, of beautiful appearance ; the ends of the 



branches when in bloom are covered with inflorescence resembling mist 50 5 00 



White Mulberry (Morus alba). The best for Silk Culture ; as it is becoming a lucrative busi- 

 ness, it is very important to cultivate the best food for that purpose 30 3 00 



Eucalyptus Globulus, or Australian Fever Gum Tree. This wonderful tree is now exten- 

 sively planted in our Southern States and California, where it has become famous for drain- 

 ing damp soils and destroying the miliaria. The foliage is also good for Rheumatism and 

 Colds. It will only grow in warm climates on account of its not being hardy 80 800 



Magnolia Grandiflora. The large flowering Southern variety 40 4 00 



Magnolia Glauca. The New Jersey fragrant white variety 30 300 



Locust, Yellow (Robinia pseudo acacia). A tree of rapid growth, and sown extensively in our 



Western States for timber, and as a protection against the severe winds 10 60 



Locust, Honey, or Three-Thorned Acacia (Gleditschia triacanthos). Grown for Hedges, 

 being very hardy, and its thorns are an effectual protection against man or beast ; admirably 

 adapted for our Western Prairies 10 50 



Osage Orange (Madura Aurantiaca). Grown for Hedges. Sprout the seed first before sow- 

 ing in wet sand, then sow in nursery rows, and when one year old transplant into the hedge, 

 6 inches apart, alternating the plants in double rows, cutting the plants down to the height 

 of6inches Manure the ground well, and plow deep, before planting. Per bu. of 33 lbs., $8.. 10 50 



Osage Orange Plants (not mailable). The leaves are also good for Silk Worm Food: One 

 year old plants Per 100, 75 cts. ; per 1000, $5. Two year old plants, per 100, $1 ; per 1000, $j. 

 We supply other varieties of Fruit, Ornamental and Forest Tree Seeds ; prices will be given on application. 



Remit for postage on Agricultural, Etc., Seeds, 16 cts. per lb., and 30 cts. per qt. or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



BIRD SEEDS, ETC. 



The Bird Seeds we offer have all been recleaned, and are of the very best quality, free from must and other impuri- 

 ties, that are injurious to the health of birds. Prices variable, to suit the market fluctuations. Qt. Bu. 



Mixed Bird Seed. For Canaries, etc $o 20 4 00 



Canary (Phalaris canariensis). Sicily, for Canaries 20 4 00 



Hemp (Cannabis satiz-d). Russian, for Parrots, etc 16 3 00 



Millet (Panicum miliaceum). American, for Canaries, Sparrows, etc 12 2 00 



Rape (Brassica napus). English, or Winter, for Canaries, Linnets, etc 25 6 00 



Rape (Brassica napus). German, or Summer, for Canaries, Linnets, etc 25 5 00 



Rough Rice {Oryza sativa). Unhulled, for Java Sparrows, etc 25 5 00 



Bird Sand. White, washed, and prepared for birds. (Not mailable) 5 100 



Oz. lb. 



Maw Seed (Papaver rhceas). For young and sick birds during moulting, etc 10 25 



Bird Lettuce Seed (Lactuca sativa). For young, sick, and moulting birds 10 50 



Cuttle Fish Bone. For birds to pick at, and sharpen their bills, etc 10 60 



Mocking Bird Food. Prepared expressly for that purpose, and all soft-billed birds. (By mail, 



65 cts. per bottle.) Per dozen bottles, $3.50 Per bottle, 40 



Canary Bird Powder, or Song Restorer. An invigorating tonic and restorative for Canaries, 



Goldfinches, Linnets, and all seed-eating birds. This preparation will in every case restore 



their natural notes to birds that have lost their song from cold or moulting. (By mail, 30 cts.). Per box, 25 



Bird Lice Destroyer. Non-poisonous, simple, and effective. Put up in Bellows Boxes, which 



facilitate its application. (By mail, 30 cts.) Per box, 25 



Bird Nest Baskets. Made light and durable, of willow Each, 10 



Song Bird Fancier (Dreer's). A complete treatise on the Canary Bird, and other birds of song. Each, 

 Imperial Egg Food. For all kinds of Laying Fo^uls 



and young Poultry. It will make your hens lay 



winter and summer, supports them during moulting, 



and keeps the fowls in the best condition, prevents 



and cures the common ailments, making poultry one 



of the most profitable of farm stock. It is estimated 



that one-half of the chickens and turkeys hatched 



out annually, die before reaching maturity. Where 



this food is used according to directions, sick and drooping young chickens and turkeys will not be seen 



about your place. It supplies all the needed material for forming bones, muscles and feathers ; by its effect it 



strengthens the digestive organs, makes the fowls healthy, and therefore more profitable. Each. 



i lb. package, with directions. (By mail, 65 cts.) $0 50 



2 *A " " (By mail, $1.40) 100 



6 ' box (By express or freight) 200 



25 " kegs " " (By express or freight) 650 



Medicated Nest Eggs. For setting and laying hens. Each, 5 c. ; per doz., 50c. By mail, 10c. ; per doz.,$i.oo. 



Books on Poultry will be fonnd in oor ■■ Farmer's and Gardener's Library," in this Catalogue. 

 Remit for postage on Bird Seed*, etc., 16 cts. per pound, and 30 cts. per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail 



