26 Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



POTATO. 



Kartoffel^ Ger. Pomme de Terre, Fr. Patata, Span. 



The soil best suited to the Potato is that of a rich, sandy loam, but seems to thrive almost in 

 any soil or climate, not requiring heavily manured ground to insure a crop ; if heavily manured 

 they are more liable to disease than in naturally good soil. The best fertilizers are plaster, 

 lime, super-phosphate of lime, and bone dust, for heavy and wet soils, especially as they pro- 

 mote growth, and at the same time prevent disease. Plant as early in the spring as the ground 

 can be thoroughly worked, for a healthy, vigorous growth, and a crop free from rot, in hills or 

 rows 3 feet apart, and in the rows 1 foot apart ; covering in light, warm soil about 4 inches, and 

 in cold, wet ground 3 inches deep. Cultivate to keep down the weeds and draw the earth to the 

 plants. If an early crop is desired sprout the tubers, or cut potatoes in a light, warm room, from 

 four to six weeks before planting, or in a hot-bed two weeks before they are wanted, then lift 

 carefully and plant out ; during this time you will procure strong, vigorous shoots, so that as 

 soon as planted out in the open ground they will send out roots, and grow more rapidly than 

 those treated in the ordinary way. If the Colorado Beetle makes its appearance, the vines should 

 be dusted with Paris Green mixed with twenty parts of plaster, and applied while the dew is on 

 the plants, or mix two tablespoonfuls of Paris Grefen to a bucket of water, stirring often to pre- 

 vent it settling to the bottom, and apply with a syringe or a wisp-broom. This we believe to be 

 the most effective remedy. • 



Alpha. The earliest dwarf variety, adapted for garden culture or forcing Pk. Bu. Bbl. 

 under glass; fit for the table ten days before the Early Rose. Tubers 

 medium size, oblong ; eyes slightly depressed ; flesh white, fine-grained, 

 dry and firm ; in every respect of first quality. Three lbs., $1,25, by mail, 

 prepaid $1 25 3 00 7 00 



Bliss' Triumph. This new variety is the most attractive in appearance of 

 any yet offered ; it combines the productiveness of the Peerless with the 

 good qualities of the Rose, and at least ten days earlier; tubers medium 

 size, round and uniform, eyes slightly depressed, skin of a light red color, 

 flesh fine-grained, of excellent flavor and keeping qualities. Three lbs., 

 $2, by mail, prepaid 3 00 8 00 16 00 



BroAvnell's Beauty. Of medium size, reddish skin, white flesh, fine 

 grained, and of good quality, remarkably productive, and good keeper. 

 Three lbs., $1, by mail, prepaid 75 2 00 5 00 



Early Rose. A favorite leading variety for earliness, quality, and produc- 

 tiveness; best northern seed. Three lbs., $1.25, by mail, prepaid 1 00 2 50 6 00 



Early Ohio. A seedling of the Rose, oblong, about a Aveek earlier, of vig- 

 orous growth and of superior quality. Three lbs., $1.25, by mail, prepaid. 1 00 2 50 6 00 



King of the Earlies. A very productive large variety, flesh white, cooks 



well, and of good quality. Three lbs., $1, by mail, prepaid 75 2 00 5 00 



Peerless. A very productive late variety, of good quality; for general 



culture. Three lbs., $1, by mail, prepaid 75 2 00 5 00 



Prolific. A valuable late variety, for general culture, productive, flesh 

 white, cooks quickly, mealy, and of excellent quality. Three lbs., $1, by 

 mail, prepaid 75 2 00 5 00 



Ruby. A new red, kidney-shaped hybrid, of the Early Rose and White 

 Peachhloiv. Resembling the Early Rose and as early, tubers medium, 

 oblong, eyes slightly sunken, flesh white, fine-grained, and of excellent 

 flavor, enormously productive. Three lbs., $1.25, by mail, prepaid 125 3 00 7 00 



Snow-Flake. One of the earliest ; of uniform medium size, eyes few, flesh 

 snow-white, mealy when boiled, and of excellent quality. Three lbs., 

 $1.25, by mail, prepaid 1 00 2 50 6 00 



White Peachblo^v. A late variety of first-rate quality, and extensively 



grown for market. Three lbs., $1, by mail, prepaid 75 2 00 5 00 



Yellow Nansemond Sweet Potato. The short thick variety, which is 



the best for general culture. {Not mailable) 75 2 00 5 00 



Sweet Potato Plants of the above variety supplied from the first of May to the middle 

 of June ; per 100, 40 cts. ; per 1000, $3. For large quantities, prices will be given on application. 

 (By mail, preimid, per 100, 75 cts.) 



At the above prices, express and freight charges 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, as well 

 as other varieties not mentioned above, will be given on application. 



RHUBARB. 



Rhabarber, Geb. 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 1 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 



Remit for postage, 16 ets, per pound, or 25 cts. per quart or fractioa thereof, wheu ordered to be seat by mail 



