DftEER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 23 



Commence planting the early kinds as early in the Spring as the 

 ground can be brought into good condition. All the other sorts wiD 

 answer for successive crops. To have Peas during the Summer and 

 Autumn pliiut in June, July and August, in single or double rows, 

 from two to four feet apart, according to height. Dreer's Extra 

 Early is one of the best for early as well as late planting, and is ex- 

 tensively used by our market gardeners for a late fall crop. In hoe- 

 ing, draw the earth up to their stems. 



PEPPER. 



Piment, Fr. J'unenio, Spaw. Pfeffer, Ger. 

 Large SwKKT Bell, per oz. 40 cents. Cayenne, or Long, per oz.SOcta. 

 Tomato-Shaped, per oz. 40 cts. Cherry, " 50 ** 



The Bell-Shaped and Tomato are used, when green, for pickling. 

 The Bell-Shaped is quite mild, and attains a large size. Sow in hot- 

 beds in March, or on a warm border eai-ly in May. Transplant iu 

 good rich ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart. 



PUMPKIN. 



Courge, Fr. Calabaza, Span. Kuerbis, Ger 

 Cashaw, (Crooked-necked) 10 cts. Larqe Cueesb, per oz. 10 cih. 

 Mammoth, per oz. 30 " Field, per lb. 30 ots. 



Plant in May in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The 

 Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking. 



RADISH, 10 cts. per oz. 



Eadis et Kai>t, Fr. Rabano, Span. Rettig, Ger. 

 Early Scarlet Olivk Shaped, Yellow Turnip, or Summer 

 Early White '* " White Naples, or Summer. 



Long Scarlet Short Top. White Spanish, or Winter. 



Lo.^G Salmon '' " Black Spanish, or Winter. 



White Turnip-rootei>. Rose China Winter. 20 cts. 



Red Turnip-rooted, or Cherry. White China Winter. 20 cts. 



The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings, wiiic'h 

 should be made as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, 

 on a sheltered border. The ground should be well manured, dug and 

 raked. The Yellow Turnip and White Naples are excellent varietieij 

 for Summer use. 



RHUBARB, per oz. 25 cts. 



Ehubarbe, Fu. Ruibarbo, Span. Rabarber^ Ger. 

 Victoria, Prince Albert, 



LiNNyEus, Magnum Bonum. 



The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. It is tit for upc 

 before green fruit appears, and is an excellent substitute. Sow in 

 April ; transplant the ensuing Autumn or Spring to any desired situa- 

 tion, in deep and heavily manured gi'ound. As no dependence oan be 

 placed upon growing the varieties truely from seed, it is recommended 

 to those who desire a choice article, to procure the roots. We otfer 

 he following choice varieties. __ 



For new varieties, see page 37. 



