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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR— Supplement. 



TOMATO, Mayflower. This new variety is one of the earliest of the large kinds in cultivation, at least 

 one-third larger than the Early Acme ; of a bright red color, ripens evenly up to the stem, and presents 

 a beautiful appearance, shape globular, slightly flat- 

 tened, perfectly smooth, flesh solid and unusually 

 free from seeds, of rich flavor, very productive until 

 killed by frost. Per pkt., 15 cts. ; per oz., 60 cts. ; 

 per lb., $6.00. 



LIVINGSTON S FAVORITE TOMATO 



MAYFLOWER TOMATO. 



TOMATO, Livingston's Favorite. This new variety of Livingston's production is so named on account of its 

 containing so many good qualities sought after by market gardeners. It is the largest perfect-shaped Tomato 

 in cultivation, smoother than Paragon, does not crack or rot like Actne, is of a darker red than Perfection ; 

 rip'.ns evenly and is as early as any good variety, holding its size to the end of the season ; very prolific, good 

 flavor, few seeds, flesh solid, bears shipping a long distance. Pkt., 25 cts. ; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



TURNIP, Extra Early Purple Top Munich. This new distinct variety is at least two weeks earlier than any 

 Other in cultivation. It is of a handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with purplish top, flesh 

 snow-white, fine grained, and most delicate flavor. (The true variety.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; lb., $2.00. 



NEW LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1883. 



These are not all novelties, but some of recent introduction, and others of especial merit, as well as those which 

 •were omitted under their respective heads. 



The novelties we offer are given with the descriptions of the introducer or grower, who are the most responsible 

 in the trade. 



ACROCLINIUM, Roseum Flore Pleno. This pretty novelty of the double rose-colored Acroclinium is the 

 best Immortelle yet introduced, for the garden or making of winter bouquets. The flowers are larger than the 

 single variety, plant taller and more branching; half-hardy annual; height, 15 inches. (See illustration, page 

 " vii.) Price per packet, 25 cts. 



AMMOBIUM, Alatum Grandiflora. The flowers of this new useful Immortelle are pure white and double the 

 size of those of the old variety ; which are so much used for winter bouquets ; hardy annual; 2 feet. Pkt., 15 cts. 



ASTER, Dwarf Paeony Perfection, Brilliant Dark Scarlet. This novel new race of dwarf Asters will rank 

 foremost for late summer and autumn decoration in the garden or for pot-culture. The brilliant dark scarlet is 

 a very striking color, and cannot fail to be greatly admired ; hardy annual ; 1 foot. Pkt., 25 cts. 



ASTER, Dwarf Paeony Perfection, Crimson and White. This novelty is the same as the above, except the 

 flowers are of a beautiful crimson and white color. Pkt., 25 cts. 



ASTER, Perennial Varieties, Mixed. A hardy herbaceous plant ; seed saved from a splendid collection of 

 beautiful new single varieties ; if sown early in the spring, they will flower the first season ; 2 feet. Pkt. , 10 cts. 



BALSAM, 'White Perfection. This beautiful large, double snow-white variety has the most thoroughly double 

 and immense solid round flowers that we have ever seen. Pkt., 20 cts. 



BEGONIA, Robusta Perfecta. A splendid new hybrid tuberous-rooted green-house or bedding variety, par- 

 ticularly remarkable for its robust and compact habit, succulent dark green foliage and brilliant cinm.bar-scarlet 

 flowers ; for other varieties and culture, see page 76. Pkt., 25 cts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM, Frutescens Grandiflorum {Paris Daisy, or Marguerite). A new perennial green- 

 house species, extensively used in the parks and gardens of Paris, also becoming a fashionable' summer flower 

 in this country. It is literally covered all summer with a profusion of single white star-like flowers with a 

 yellow disc ; also for winter-blooming in the house ; 2 feet. (See illustration, page vii.) Pkt., 15 cts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM, Frutescens, Etoile d'or. Sameas the above, except large yellow flowers. Pkt.,2octs. 



CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA, Tall, Mixed. This new large-flowering strain is unsurpassed, 

 for beautiful colors and size of its flowers, selected from all prize varieties, in splendid mixture ; perennial, hut 

 does best treated as tender annuals ; 2 feet. Pkt., 50 cts. 



CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA, Dwarf, Mixed. Same as the above, except being of dwarf 

 varieties; 1 foot. Pkt., 50 cts. 



CINERARIA HYBRIDA, Double, Mixed. This is one of our finest plants, and quite an acquisition to our 

 list of florists' flowers, which for cutting can hardly be surpassed. All the rich and beautiful colors of the 

 * Single exist in this new double variety ; 2 feet. (See. illustration, page vii.) Pkt., 50 cts. 



COLEUS, Dreer's Hybrids. Our new strain of hybrid varieties produces the finest colored, most attractive 

 and novel foliage plants, for house or garden culture ; half-hardy perennial ; from 1 to 2 feet. Pkt., 25 cts. 



