DREER’S MARKET GARDENERS’ WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 25 
SEED POTATOES. 
In offering the following varieties of seed potatoes, we wish to say that all our stock has been grown in the far North by 
experienced potato growers, and is carefully selected for planting purposes, and not such stock as is offered by Commission Merchants. 
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EARLY BOVEE POTATO. 
Bovee. (See cut.) This is without doubt one of the very 
earliest potatoes. It is of recent introduction, and its general 
good qualities have attracted much attention among market 
gardeners, farmers and potato growers. It is earlier than the 
Early Rose and a much more productive variety. It is said 
that in tests made at Experimental Stations, the Bovee has 
even produced heavier crops than some of the late varieties. 
The vine is dwarf and stocky, admitting of close planting; the 
tubers grow close together in the hill, and are generally of 
uniform marketable size. It is pink, or flesh color and grows 
very smooth, presenting a fine appearance, and the quality is all 
that could be desired in a first-class early potato. Pk., 75 cts.; 
bus., $2.00; bbl., $4.75. 
Early Rose. We sell more of this variety than 
any other, as it is the leading early sort in almost 
all sections. Pk. 60 cts.; bu., $1.60; bbl., 
$4.25. 
Early Ohio. One of the very best early potatoes; 
it is fit for use before fully ripe. Many growers 
consider it the most profitable market variety, as 
it produces well in every section. Pk., 70 cts.; 
bu., $1.75 ; bbl., $4.50 
Beauty of Hebron. Early; productive; of 
excellent quality ; a good keeper. Pk., 60 cts.; 
bu., $1.60; bbl., $4.25. 
Burbank’s Seedling. A white skinned, 
medium early variety, with few eyes; flesh fine 
grained and of excellent flavor. For many years 
this variety was a general favorite Pk., 50 cts.; 
bus., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 
State of Maine. Medium early, excellent 
flavor, cooks dry, is a good keeper and very pro- 
ductive. For many years this was the leading 
variety planted for winter use, and even yet many 
farmers will not plant any other variety. Pk., 50 
cts.; bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 
White Star. A medium early variety of the 
best quality and appearance ; large, oblong, uni- 
form: sized tubers, remarkably productive. Pk., 50 
cts.; bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 
Rural New Yorker No. 2. (Sve cut.) A valuable 
variety of large size, very smooth and a great cropper; in 
quality unexcelled. The tubers grow extremely solid, making 
it a splendid keeper, and the vigorous growth of vine enables 
it to withstand disease, drought and insects. The shipments 
of ‘Rural New Yorker’? are larger than any other late var- 
iety, and the large size of the potatoes and their handsome 
appearance always command a ready sale at top notch prices. 
Pk., 50 cts.; bus., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 
Red Nansemond. 
Our list of varieties, while not large, is made 
up of what we consider the most reliable 
sorts, and only such as we can confidently 
recommend to our customers. We put up 23¢ 
bushels (165 Ibs.) potatoes to barrel, shipping 
in barrels or sacks, as may suit the case, pack- 
ing only first-class stock, but cannot assume any 
risks ; therefore all shipments of Potatoes are 
made strictly on purchaser’s responsibility. We 
usually make shipments in spring, after danger 
of freezing has passed, but where our customers 
desire earlier shipment we can accommodate 
them. An occasional change of seed stock in 
planting potatoes is very important, and greatly 
increases the quality and yield. If you have 
been using the same stock for several years, 
now is a good time to make a change and infuse 
new strength into your crop. 
Prices quoted are subject to change 
according to state of market. Where order 
is accepted by us, however, the price stands, 
and shipment will be made in due time. 
Carman No. 1. Intermediate in ripening, and resembles 
the Rural New Yorker No. 2 in shape, but of much larger 
size. It also has very few and shallow eyes. ‘The flesh is 
white and quality perfect. An enormous producer of very 
large and handsome tubers. We consider this a good variety. 
Pk., 50 cts.; bus., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 
Carman No. 3. Originated on the trial grounds of the 
“Rural New Yorker.’’ It is the best late variety, and one of 
the greatest yielders ; large, oblong, slightly flattened. This 
potato has a record of having produced over 200 bushels from 
one barrel of seed. Pk., 50 cts.; bus., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 
RURAL NEW YORKER NO. 2 POTATO. 
SWEET POTATOES. 
Prices subject to market changes. 
Yellow Nansemond. A short, thick variety, very pro- 
ductive, and considered the best for general culture. Pk., 60 
cts.; bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.50. 
Short, thick and of good flavor ; 
largely grown in some sections in preference to the yellow. 
Pk., 60 cts.; bu., $1.75 ; bbl., $4.50. 
(for SWEET POTATO PLANTS see page 27.) 
