Dreer 's Garden Calendar. 



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STRAWBERRY PLANTS— On^mue/f.— New Varieties. 



Per doz. Per 100. 



Crescent Seedling. Said to be the most productive variety ever introduced. 



Berries medium to larcre, bright red, and of good quality $1 00 $3 00 



Centexnial. a fine, high flavored, large berry, for which an award was given 



by the Judges at the Centennial 1 00 5 00 



Great American. This sort has produced a great sensation among strawberry 

 growers, and in some locations has come up to the description of the origi- 

 nator as the largest berry in cultivation ; bright crimson color and good flavor. 1 00 3 00 



Pioneer. An earfy variety ; fruit brilliant, scarlet and productive 100 5 00 



Sharpless Seedling. We have seen some very large specimens of this sort, 

 which gives promise to become a leading variety. Berries very large, gen- 

 erally oblong, clear light red, of goo*! quality, vigorous habit, hardy and pro- 

 lific." The flattering testimonials received from diff'erent parts of the country 

 in praise of this sort have almost established its character as being one of the 

 best strawberries 1 50 6 00 



Standard Varieties. 



Per doz. Per 100. Per 10(X). 



Albany 'Wilson's U Very hardy and productive- the favorite variety 



f>r field culture; fruit'good size, crimson, brisk acid flavor $0 25 $1 00 %o 00 



iJLACK Defiance. A hybrid between the " Triomphe de Gand" and 

 " Green Prolific." Shape conical, sometimes flattened ; berries very 

 large, color dark crimson ; flesh firm and solid, sweet, remarkably 

 juicy, and of the most exquisite aroma. Plants hardy and vigorous. 50 150 10 00 



BoYDEN'S No. 30 Seth Boyden;. Berries very large, roundish conical, 

 with neck ; dark scarlet, flesh firm, melting, sweet and of pleasant 

 flavor, very reliable 50 1 50 8 00 



Champion, P. Fruit irregular, glol>e-shaped, of dark crimson color 



and good shape ; very large, sometimes 6 inches in circumference.... 50 1 50 8 00 



Charles Downing. Vigorous and productive; fruit large, deep scar- 

 let, firm, juicy, sweet and rich flavor 50 100 6 00 



Dr. Warder. Large, showy, productive, of exquisite flavor 50 2 00 



Jl'CUNDA, or No. 7<'XJ. Poor grower, except in certain localities; fruit of 



immense size, glossy crimson 50 2 00 10 00 



Lennig's White. White, with a fine blush color 50 2 00 



Monarch of the West. Very large and productive; bright red color, 



delicious flavor 50 1 50 8 00 



Triomphe de Gand. Good grower; frtiit very large, coxcomb-shaped, 



deep red, glossy, and of excellent flavor ....r 50 200 1000 



Special prices for large lots will be given on application. 



INSECT DESTROYERS, FERTILIZERS, ETC, 



We oflfer the following preparations for destroying the diff'erent kinds of Insects, which are 

 such pests to the Gardener and Amateur, that at times they almost despair of saving their plants, 

 until the best known remedies are tried for destroying the same, which we have endeavored to 

 give in our list, and they not only destroy them, but at the same time promote a healthy and 

 vigorous growth. We have a book for sale on the subject: '' How to Destroy Insect? on Plants 

 and Flowers, in the Garden and House." Price, in paper cover, 30 cts. We also give a list of 

 the best Fertilizers for Flowering Plants, Lawn, and the Garden. 



BRIDGEFORD'S ANTISEPTIC LIQUID. 



Fur the removal of Parasites, Lich.ens, and Insects, injurious to Plants, Trees, Shrubs, etc. 



This preparation is quite distinct from any other already before the public. It is quick, safe, 

 an 1 effectual for the destruction of the Green Fly, Mealy Bug, Thrrp, Px.ed Spider , Mildew, Blight 

 und Scale of every description. It contains nothing deleterious to plants, not even staining the 

 leaves or leaving an unpleasant smell in the house. Its application is so simple that it can be 

 n<ed with safety by the most inexperienced hand. Instructions for application with each bottle. 

 Price, each, 50 'cts. (Not mailable.) 



GISHURST'S COMPOUND. 



This is extensively used in England and on the Continent, as well as in this country, and is 

 effectual for preventing and desfroying Green, Brown, and Black Fly, Mildew, Thrxp, Mealy 

 Bug, and Scale, also for washing walls, frames and sashes of green-houses. With directions. 

 Per box, 75 cts. ; by mail, $1. 



CARBOLIC ACID SOAP. 



It will destroy all forms of insects and parasites of every description. It kills and drives 

 di\ya.y Lice, Fieas, Ants, Bu^s, Worms, Grubs, and all insects that destroy animals and plants. 

 With directions. Per cake, 10 cts. ; by mail, 20 cts. 



