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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



TELEPHONE PEA. 



Immensely productive, of 

 the finest quality, and excel- 

 lent sugary flavor; vines very 

 strong, averaging 18 to 20 j)ods 

 per stalk ; the ]iods are of large 

 size and closely packed with 

 large, delicious peas. Second 

 early, and also good for gen- 

 eral crop; 4 feet. Per pkt., 

 10 cts. ; qt., 40 cts. ; peck, 

 $2.50. 



STRATAGEM PEA. 



A green, wrinkled marrow, 

 producing numerous pods of 

 large size peas of excellent 

 quality. A superior variety 

 that cannot be too highly re- 

 commended ; 2i leet. Second 

 early, desirable for summer 

 planting. Per pkt., 15 cts. ; 

 qt., 50 cts; peck, $3.00. 



BLISS'S 



ABUNDANCE 



PEA. 



Pods 3 to 3i inches long, 

 round and well filled, contain- 

 ing t) to 8 large wrinkled peas 

 of excellent quality. It ri|)ens 

 about one week after the ear- 

 liest kinds. 6 to 8 inches apart 

 in the rows is the nearest that 

 the j)lants should stand. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts. ; qt., 40 cts.; peck, 

 $2.50. 



POTATO. PEARL OF SAVOY. 



The tubers are oblong, fair, and of large size, pearly 

 : white flesh, which cooks dry and mealy : 15 days earlier 

 i than Earlv Rose, and verv productive. " Per peck, 60 cts. ; 

 ' bush., $2.00; bbl., S4.00. 



Telephone. 



SQUASH. ESSEX HYBRID. 



A very desirable fall and winter sort. Flesh fine 

 grained, very sweet and dry. Keeps as well as the Hub- 

 bard, but is far superior. Very productive, and of pleas- 

 ing appearance, making it salable. 



Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; J lb., 40 cts. 



PINEAPPLE 

 SQUASH. 



A fall and winter vari- 

 ety of peculiar shape. It 

 ripens about the same 

 time as the Perfect Gen), 

 is of excellent quality 

 when young, keeps well 

 all winter ; the flesh is of 

 a creamy white color, fine 

 grain and splendid qual- 

 ity, having a rich cocoa- 

 nut flavor; yields from 5 

 to 8 squashes to each vine. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts. ; lb., $2..50. 



POTATO. EMPIRE STATE. 



A new potato that bids fair to become the leading sort. 

 Skin smooth, white ; eyes close to the surfoce, flesh pure 

 white, and cooks dry and mealy. A heavy cropper; pro- 

 duces very few small tubers. Per pkt.,^ 75 cts.; bush.. 

 $2,50 ; bbL, $5.00. 



Pineapple Squash. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY TOMATO. 



Rich glossy crimson with a slight purple tinge ; the fruit 

 grows in clusters of 4 or 5; is of large size, very rmooth, and 

 retains its character till late in the season. It ripens early 

 and evenly, is free from all sign of rotting, and seldom 

 cracks after a rain. It is very productive, and will j-ield 

 heavier crops than Acme and other leading sorts. 

 Per pkt., 25 cts. ; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



GOLDEN QUEEN TOMATO. 



A very handsome new yellow tomato, resembles the 

 Paragon in size, solidity, and productiveness; in color it is 

 a rich golden yellow, with a slight tinge of red at the 

 blossom end. For preserving, this sort will be found in- 

 valuable, as the flavor is mild and almost free from acidity. 

 Per pkt., 25 cts. ; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



CARDINAL TOMATO. 



Brilliant cardinal red, very glossy. For shipping long 

 distances it will prove a great acquisition to market gar- 

 deners, and from its handsome appearance it must cer- 

 tainly command the highest ])rice. ., . 

 Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. ; lb., $4.00. 



On Peas, add 25 cts. per quart for postage. 



