Dreer's Garden Cale?idar. 27 



POTATO. 



Kartoffel, Gee. Pomme de Terre, Fe. 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 a're 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 

 tno^e 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 Green 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. Bn. Bbl. 

 uuder glass; fit for the table ten days before the Early Pose. Tubers 

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



dry and firm; of first quality. Three lbs., $1.25, by mail, prepaid $1 25 3 00 7 00 



Early" Ohio. A seedling of the Early Pose, resembling it in color; about 

 a week earlier. It is round and oblong in shape, of vigorous growth, and 

 excellent quality. To get the best results, plant in rather rich moist soil. 

 Three lbs.. >1.'m. by mail, prepaid 75 2 00 5 00 



Beauty of Hebron. Earlier than the Early Rase, which it closely resem- 

 bles, but of a lighter red color, very productive, of excellent quality, white 

 fleshed, and will yield at least one-quarter more, in this respect equalled 

 by lew of either early or late varieties Three lbs.. fl."0, by mail, prepaid. 75 2 00 5 00 



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

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

 $1.00, by mail, prepaid * 75 2 00 4 50 



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

 tiveness; best northern seed. Three lbs., $1.00, by mail, prepaid 75 1 75 4 00 



Burbank's Seedling. A new seedling of the Early Pose ; white-skinned, 

 of fine form and good proportions; has few eyes, but a little below the 

 surface; the fle^h is fine grained and of excellent flavor; producing a 

 large crop of marketable potatoes; it ripens between the early and late 

 varieties. Three lbs., $1.00, by mail, prepaid 75 1 75 4 00 



Late Ohio. Produced by the originator of the Early Ohio; of the same 

 excellent qualities, vigorous growth and productiveness. Three lbs., $1.25, 

 by mail, prepaid 1 00 2 50 6 00 



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

 grained, and of good qualitv, remarkablv productive, and good keeper. 

 Three lbs., $1.00, by mail, prepaid T 75 2 00 5 00 



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

 ture. Three pounds, $1.00, by mail, prepaid 75 150 4 00 



White Peachblow. A late variety of first-rate quality, and extensively 



grown for market. Three lbs., $1.00, by mail, prepaid 75 2 00 4 50 



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



the be<t for general culture. (Not mailable) ." 75 2 00 5 00 



Red Sweet Potato. Short, thick, and hardiest variety. {Not mailable).... 75 2 00 5 00 



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

 of June; per 100, 40 cts. ; per 1000, >2.50. For large quantities, prices will be given on applica- 

 tion. (By mail, prepaid, per 100, 7" i 



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. 



Phabarber, GEE. Phubarbe, Fe. Puibarbo 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 po.-tage, 16 cts. per pound, or 25 cts, per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



