32 Drecr's Garden Calendar. 



TOMATO. 



Liebes Apfel, Gee. Tomate, Fr. Tomate, Span. 



This has become one of the most important of all garden vegetables, which can be prepared 

 in so many ways for family use throughout the whole year. For early use sow in hot-beds 

 early in March, and when the plants are about 2 inches high, transplant into another hot-bed 

 4 inches apart, or in small pots, one plant to each pot, and set into the hot-bed, by which process 

 the plants are rendered more sturdy and branching ; and plant out to the open ground early in 

 May, or as soon as danger of frost is over, 4 feet apart each way in hills, which should have a ■ 

 shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil. Water freely at time of transplanting, 

 and shelter from the sun for a few days, until the plants are established ; pinch off' the side 

 branches to obtain early fruit. Sufficient plants for a small garden can be grown in a shallow 

 box or a large flower-pot, by placing it in a sunny window of a warm room, or the kitchen. 

 For late use sow in a sheltered border in May and set out the plants in July; the green fruit 

 can be picked off before frost, and ripened under glass. By training the tomato vines on trellises 

 or tying to stakes they will increase in productiveness, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer 

 quality, not considering the ornamental part, than if they were allowed to grow wild on the 

 ground. Our Tomato Seeds are saved with extra care, and cannot fail to give satisfaction. 

 Extra Early Red Curled Leaf. One of the earliest varieties, medium Pkt. Oz. lb. 

 size, slightly ribbed, of dwarf habit, but not solid ; desirable only for its 



earliuess $ 5 25 2 50 



Little Gem. Very early and prolific, vines medium length, of compact 

 growth, loaded with bright red fruit of medium size, round, and of uniform 



shape 10 40 4 00 



Early Conqueror. A very early variety, ripening nearly all at the same time, 

 and well up to the stem, fruit of good size, deep red, smooth, solid, and of 



rich, mild flavor 10 30 3 00 



General Grant. An early superior market variety, skin crimson and smooth, 



flesh solid, fruit large, of good quality, ripening rapidly and thoroughly 5 25 2 50 



Hathaway's Excelsior. Early, of medium size, smooth as an apple, very 



solid, and of excellent quality ; one of the best for family use or canning 10 30 3 00 



Early Acme. This new early variety is unparalleled, and for the family or 

 market, we must pronounce it the best ; ripens evenly, of medium uniform 

 size, round, very solid, and of a pinkish color, very productive, bearing 

 until killed by frost ; it has no green core, and stands foremost for canning.. 10 40 4 00 

 Early Paragon. A new early variety of great merit, producing until the 

 vines are killed by frost; ripens evenly, very solid, of a dark-red color, and 

 delicious flavor; heavy foliage, therefore it does not sunburn, and must 



become a favorite market variety ; excellent for canning 10 50 5 00 



Arlington. Fruit uniformly large, perfect in form, very productive and of 



fine flavor, very solid, ripens evenly, and of a bright red color 10 30 3 00 



Trophy. This well-known variety has become the favorite family and market 

 Tomato; it is unsurpassed in size, fine flavor or productiveness, fruit solid, 



and in every way a desirable variety 10 40 4 00 



Dreer's Selected Trophy. Seeds saved only from the finest early ripe 

 specimens, which for size, smoothness, solidity, and excellent flavor, are 



unsurpassed for all purposes 10 60 6 00 



Tilden. An old favorite solid variety, of good quality 5 25 2 50 



Fejee Island, or Lester's Perfected. Fruit of very large size, pinkish 



color, solid, of good flavor, and late in ripening ; excellent for canning 10 30 3 00 



Large Smooth Red. A large, smooth, round, bright red variety, of good 



quality, and productive 5 20 2 00 



Large Yellow. A large, smooth, round, yellow variety, flesh firm, and fine 



for preserving 10 30 3 00 



Yellow Plum. Shape uniformly oval, of small size, and smooth, color lemon 



yellow ; used only for preserving and pickling 10 30 3 00 



Red Plum. Similar to the above, except in color 10 30 3 00 



Red Cherry. A small round red variety, in shape and size of a cherry ; grown 



mostly for pickling ; very ornamental 10 40 4 00 



Yellow Cherry. The same as the above, except in color 10 40 4 00 



TURNIP. 



JRube, Ger. Navet, Fr. Nabo Comun, Span. 



This wholesome esculent has been grown as a field and garden crop for a long time, and 

 should be one of our main farm productions for family use as well as for cattle and sheep. 



It delights in a light, rich, sandy loam, which has been well manured. For early use, sow 

 the early varieties as soon as the ground opens in the spring, in drills, from 12 to 15 inches apart, 

 thin out to 6 or 9 inches in the rows, or if sown broadcast they will produce a fine crop, but not 

 as large as if sown in drills. As soon as the first leaves appear, sprinkle with soot, wood-ashes, 

 or air-slaked lime, to destroy the little black fly, which will devour the plants, if not attended 

 to in time ; keeping the ground well stirred and clear of weeds. For a succession continue to 



Remit for postage, 16 cts, per pound, or 25 cts. per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



