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DESIGNED TO FURNISH BRIEF DIRECTIONS 


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PHILADELPHIA. 


| HENRY A. DREER, 
SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, No. 714 CHESTNUT STREET, 


REMOVAL. 


dn order to.accommodate my increasing business and for the greater 


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convenience of my numerous customers, resident, as well as visitors to 
the city I have removed the . 


SEED AND HORTICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, 
To Ne. 724 Chestnut Street, 


between 7th and 8th Sts., directly opposite the asonic Hall. This ig 
one of the most central and desirable localities in the city, being near 
the principal Hotels, Stores, and Markets. With greater facilities for 
the display of goods, I shall greatly increase my stock of all articles 
appertaining to the business, and endeavor to supply the increasing 
_wants and taste for Horticulture, now so rapidly developing itself 
throughout the land, and which, thanks to the present liberal postal 
arrangements, places it in the power of every one to obtain their 
supplies, direct, at a trifling cost. [See page 7.] 

With a high duty and rate of exchange on all imported articles, the 
failure of crops at home, and increased cost of every article, I have 
still endeavored to keep prices as low as possible, hoping by largely 
increased sales to make up all deficiencies. 

In conclusion, I would state that the usual care will be taken in 
putting up all orders, be they large or smill, to give full satisfaction 
to the purchaser in the quality of ‘the article, as well as in the manner 
of packing and forwarding. . 

HENRY A. DREER, 
714 Chestnut Street, Philad’a., Pa, 


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DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 3} 


ESCULENT GARDEN, 


PREPARATION OF THE GRoUND.—To secure a fair return in seasonable 
crops, for the labor and outlay invested, it is essential that the soil of 
the Esculent garden should be well under-drained, thoroughly trenched 
or subsoiled, and enriched by a judicious application of fertilizing material. 
It is still the current opinion, based on experience, that for all purposes, 
well-composted barn-yard manure, when available, is the best material. 
Wedo not deny but that several of the concentrated manures, now 
manufactured, are useful and convenient, especially for a succession 
of crops. 

The exposure of a garden, has much to do with the early maturity 
of the crops; an exposure to the morning sun is desirable. ‘The soil 
must be in a friable state to secure the prompt vegetation of the seeds, 
and the destruction, or rather prevention of weeds, is one of the most 
desirable results of frequent stirring of the surface. Soils are suscep- 
tible of alteration and improvement in texture; heavy clays can be 
rendered open and porous, and light sandy soils may be consolidated 
and rendered more retentive of moisture. For all such details we must 
refer the amateur to more extensive treatises on these subjects. 
GARDEN ReQvuisires.—There are several aids to the economical 
management of the garden, which are almost indispensable; one of 
these is the HoT-BED frame, for the forwarding of plants for early 
planting. Aframe such as is shownin the cut, may be made of various 


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Sizes, according to tho size of garden, from four sashes upwards. The 
length of sash is generally seven feet, by three and a half wide, the 
size of glass six by eight inches, making the entire frame of four sashes, 
fourteen by seven feet. The frame should have a southern or south- 
eastern exposure, should be made up with fresh horse manure, and & 


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few leaves mixed with it; this must be laid in a heap preparatory to 
being used, and when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for 
the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy soil must be 
‘spread over the manure, then cover the frame with the sashes and after 
standing a few days to allow the rank steam and heat to pass off, the © 
seeds can be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan 
is to ‘dig out a space the size of the frame, from one to two feet deep, 
according to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is 
placed, care being taken to pack it in firmly and evenly. 

In addition to the Hot-bed frame, mats or shutters will be required 
to cover the sash during cold days and nights. To work the garden, 
the necessary implements—spade, fork, shovel, rakes, hoes, trowel, 
garden line and reel, watering-pot, and wheelbarrow are the most 
important. 

RoraTIon oF Crops.—We are convinced of the importance of a 
regular rotation of the Esculent crops. To convey the idea briefly, we 
present a diagram of the garden as laid out to secure this result. 


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A, B, C & D. Four compartments in which to plant various crops, 
alternately. ato 7. Small compartments round the border for nursing 
plants, sweet herbs, and setiing out permanent beds of Asparagus, 
Artichoke, Rhubarb, &c. The border facing South, should be protected 
on the North side by a close board fence or wall, and will be found 
useful for sowing early Radish, Lettuce, Beets, and setting out Toma- 


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toes, Egg-plants, &c. The waved line represents a grape trellis; the 
entrance is at E. This plan may be carried out in a garden of greater 
or less extent. 


Estimate of Seeds calculated to Stock a Kitchen-Garden for a family 
of Ten or Twelve persons. 


1 oz. Aspargus, 2 oz. Letiuce, three varieties. 

2 qts. Beans, Dwarf or Snap. 2 <* Melons, assorted. 

BT) aang dG Horticultural Pole. 2 ‘* Okra, Dwarf, 

ar - Large Lima. 2 ** Onion, two varieties. 

4 oz. Beet, early and late var. 4 qts. ‘* Sets. 

4 ‘* Broccoli, Purple Cape. 1 oz. Parsley, Extra Curled. 

4 * Brussels Sprouts. 1 ‘* Parsnip, Large Sugar. 

1 ‘* Cabbage, two early var. 2 qts. Peas, Extra Early. 

EY gf Savoy. 1 ss “Tom Thumb. 

4 as Red Pickling. Lo ‘¢ Blue Imperial. 

26 - Jiate Drumhead. css ‘¢ White Marrowfat. 

4 ‘* Carrot, two varieties. ie ‘< Champion of England. 
+ « Oauliflower, early. 4 oz. Radish, early and late. 

1 ‘+ Celery, White and Red. 2 ‘ Salsafy, or Oyster Plant. 

4 ears Corn, Adams’ extraearly. 4 ‘‘ Spinach, Round Savoy. 

1 qt. ‘¢ Stowell’s Evergreen. 2 ‘+ Squash, assorted. 

a Se «« Large Sugar; + ‘* Tomato, two varieties. 

1 oz. Cucumber, early and-late. 2° Turnip sas ee 

1 « Hog Plant, Large Purple. 1 paper each: Pepper, Sage, Sweet 
4 * #ndive, Curled. Majoram, Thyme, Lavender, 
3 « Kohlrabi, early and late. Summer Savory. 


- B@s>The above assortment will cost $10.00: one-half of the above 
quantities, $5.00; one-fourth of the above quantities, $3.00. 


The following table may be useful to the cardener, in showing the 
number of plants, or trees, that may be raised on an acre of ground, 
when planted at any of the under-mentioned distances. 


Distances apart. No. of Plants. Distances apart. No. of Plants. 
FS TOG 4 - - 43,560 9 feet - - - 5387 
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Remarks on the Failure of Seeds. 


‘From a conviction that the Seedsman’s fair reputation is often 
unjustly defamed, through the failure of seeds, we would with brevity 
state some of the causes: 

“J, That some cultivators, through ignorance or forgetfulness of the 
fact, that the products of a garden being natives of various soils and 
climates, require peculiar management, deposit their seeds in the 
ground at an improper season. To aid such, we have prepared brief 
directions, founded on practical experience in the vicinity of Philadel- 
phia, where gardening operations are generally commenced early in 
March. These directions may, however, be applied to all other parts 
of the United States, by a minwie observance of the difference in 
temperature. 

«Thus, to the North, the directions for March will apply to April; 
and at the South, to January, February, or whatever season gardening 
operations may commence in the respective States. The early and 
most hardy species and varieties should not be planted until the ground 
can be brought into good condition, as some species of plants that in 
an advanced stage of growth will stand a hard winter, are often cut 
off by a very slight frost while young, especially if exposed to the 
heat of the sun after a frosty night. 

«2. That some species of Seeds, such as Beans, Beet, Cabbage, 
Lettuce, Radish, Salsify, Turnip, &c., being from their nature, apt to 
vegetate quickly, are often destroyed while germinating, through 
variableness of the weather, and some are liable to be devoured by 
insects in forty-eight hours after they are sown, and before a plant is 
seen aboye ground, unless a suitable remedy be applied in due time to 
annoy the insects. 

*©3. That some species, as Carrot, Celery, Leek, Onicn, Parsley, 
Parsnip, Spinach, &., being naturally of tardy growth, taking (in 
unfavorable seasons) trom two to three or four weeksto vegetate, are 
apt to perish through incrustation of the soil, or other untoward and 
unaccountable circumstances, which cannot always be controlled. 

‘4. That the failures often occur through Seeds being deposited too 
deep in the ground, or left too near the surface. Sometimes, for want 
of sufficiency of Seed in a given Spot, solitary plants will perish, they 
not haying sufficient strength to open the pores of the earth, and very 
frequently injudicious management in manuring and preparing the soil 
will cause defeat.” 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 7 


For instructions on these and and other subjects of Gardening, the 
reader is referred to ‘‘ Bridgeman’s Young Gardener’s Assisstant.” 

Extract.—‘*Some Gardeners raise Egg Plants, &c. in the same hot-bed 
frame with Cabbage, and such other half hardy plants as require air 
every mild day; by such management one or the other must suffer for 
want of suitable aliment—heat being the principal food of tender plants, 
and air that of the more hardy species. 

‘‘In the sowing of Seeds, remember that in unity there is strength, and 
that from the germinative parts of a Seed being weak and diminutive, 
ii cannot be expected to perforate through the soil solitary and alone. 
To insure a fair chance, plant your Seeds moderately thick, and thin 
out the surplus plants, while young. In planting Seeds in drills, which 
is the most eligible plan, the size of the Seed and ‘strength of its germ 
should be considered; large Seeds, producing vigorous roots, require 
deeper planting than diminutive Seeds, producing delicate roots and 
slender stalks.” 


Descriptive List of Esculent Seeds. 


For the convenience of purchasers the Seeds are put up in papers at 
five and ten cents each. Those quoted at fifty cents per ounce or 
upwards in not less than ten cent papers. 


Seeds bu WMait. 


Under the new Postal law, Seeds, cuttings, bulbs, &c., can be mailed 
in packages not exceeding four pounds in weight, at the rate of “two 
cents for each four ounces or fraction thereof;” this arrangement offers 
great facilities to persons residing at a distance of procuring reliable 
and pure Seeds, ata very trifling cost for transportation,as we will 
mail all orders for Seeds in papers or by the ounce, (Beans, Peas and 
Corn excepted,) amounting to one dollar or upwards, free of postage 
charges. When ordered by the pound or quart, eight cents additional 
per lb. or twelve cents per qt. must be added to the price of the Seeds. 
A postage stamp must accompany all orders under one dollar. 

To insure prompt attention, a remittance must accompany the order. 


§@s-The French, Spanish and German names follow after the English, 
to each class of vegetables. 
ARTICHOKE. 


~ 60 cts. per oz. 
Artichaut, Fr. Cinauco, Span. Artischocken, Gur. 
LARGE GLOBE. 
Plant the seeds early in April, in rich soil, in drills one inch deep, 


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and about twelveinches apart. When one year old, transplant in well- 
manured ground, in rows five feet apart, and two feet from plant to 


plant. Protect during the winter by throwing up ridges of earth, and 
covering with manure or leaves. 


ASPARAGUS. 
10 cts. per oz. 50 cts. per Ib. 
Asperge, Fr. LEsparrago, Span. Spargel, Gun. 
LARGE GREEN. LesHER’s MAMMOTH. 
Two year old roots, $1.00 per hundred. 

Sow in March or April, in rich soil. Soak the seed in warm water 
for 24 hours. Drill it thinly in rowsa foot apart. When two years old, 
transplant into permanent beds, which should be well and deeply 
manured. Make the beds four feet wide. Set out the plants twelve 
inches apart each way, and four inches deep. On the approach of win- 
ter clear off the bed, and cover with a dressing of manure, or compost; 
fork up the bed early in the spring, and apply a dressing of salt 
annually to the bed, after the season of cutting—which is not only 
beneficial to the plants, but will keep the bed clear of weeds. 


BEANS. 
30 cts. per quart. 
(EnciisH Dwarrs.) 
Feve de Marais, Fr. Haba, Span. Puffbohnen, Grr. 


Earty MazaGan. GREEN Lone Pop. 
BroapD WINDSOR. Horse. 


To succeed well, these must be planted early, as the summer heat 
causes the blossoms to drop off prematurely. Plant early in March, in 
strong loamy soil, in drills two feet apart. 


BEANS 
25 cts. per quart. 
(Dwarr, or Snap SHorts.) 
Haricot, Fr. Frioles, Span. Buschbohnen, Gur. 
Earuy Six WEEKS, oR MoHAWK. CRANBERRY BusH. 


Harty Cuina Rep Eye. REFUGEE. 

Earty YELLOW Six WEEKS. Newinaton WonpDeER. 

Rep SPECKLED VALENTINE. TuRTLE Soup, or BLack KIDNEY. 
RED FRENcH, oR Marrow. Dwarr HorricULTURAL. 


Wuitrt Kipnrey or Royat DwaRrr. 


The above list contains all that are really desirable. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 5 Q 


All the varieties of this class aretender and will not endure the cold. 
The Mohawk is considered the hardiest, and is generally the first 
planted. The Valentine is however, the favorite in the Philadelphia 
market, the pods being round and stringless. Plant about the middle 
of April, and at intervals throughout the season, for a succession, 
finishing about the end of July. The best mode of culture is in rows 
two feet apart, and the beans two or three inches apart. Keep well 
hoed, and draw the earth up to their stems. 


BEANS. 
40 cts. per quart. 


(Pour on Rownina.) 


Haricot a rames, FR. Stangen bohnen, GER. 
Lares Lima, 50 cts. CRANBERRY: 
CaroLina Lima. HORTICULTURAL. 
ScaRLeT RUNNER. GeRMAN Wax, 50 cts. 
Waite Dutcu RUNNER. DutcH Casu KNIFE. 


Plant about the middle 39f May. The Lima Beans are very suscep- 
tible of cold and wet, and apt to rot in the ground, and should not be 
planted until the season is favorable and the ground warm. fF 'x poles 
in the ground four feet apart each way, and plant four to six beans 
about an inch deep around each pole. A shovel-full of rich, light and 
well-rotted compost to each hill would be beneficial. They may be 
forwarded much earlier by sprouting them in a frame, under glass, and 
planting them out when the weather becomes mild, as they bear trans- 
planting without any difficulty. The Horticultural and German ‘Wax 
Bean are superior varieties, either as snap shorts or shelled. 


BEET. 
$1.00 per lb. 10 cts. per oz. 


Betterave, Fr. Remolachas, Span. Rothe, oder Runkel rueben, GER. 


Extra-Earty TURNIP-ROOTED. Swiss CHARD. 

TEarty Rep TURNIP-ROOTED. SILESIAN, OR SUGAR. 

Lona Bioop Rep. Lone Rep MANGEL WuRTZEL. 

Lone SmootH Buoop, (RapisH- YELLOW GLOBE ManceL WourTZEL. 
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The first four named are esteemed the best for table use. Sow in 
drills from April to June; thin out the plants to stand six or eight 
inches apart in the drills. The leaves of the Swiss chard are used as 
Spinach and the mib-rib of leaf dressed as Asparagus. The last three 
named varieties are used principally for feeding stock, and where 
extensively grown, the rows should be wide enough apart to cultivate 
with a horse hoe. 


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BORECOLE. 


20 cts. per ozs 
Chou vert, Fr. Berza, Span. Kohl, Ger. 


Dwanrr German Katz, 10 cts. peroz. Scorcn Kare. 

TatL GERMAN Kate. Rep, on PurpLe Kate. 

An excellent green for Winter and Spring use. Sow from May to 
June. Set out the plants in July, in good rich ground. For early 
Spring use, sow the Dwarf German, in September, and protect over 
Winter, with a covering of straw or litter. 


BROCCOLI. 
50 cts. per cz. 
Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, Span. Spargel kohl, Gur. 
PurpPLe Caps. Largs Earty WHITE. 
Produces heads in autumn like Cauliflower. The purple Cape is best 
adapted to cur climate. Sow about the middle of May, transplant, 
and manage as winter cabbage. 


BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
25 cts. per oz. 
Chou de Bruxelles, Fr. Rosenkohi, GER. 

Produces from the stem small heads, resembling cabbages in minia- 
ture. The sprouts are used as winter greens, and become very tender 
when touched by the frost. Sow in May, transplant, and manage as 
winter cabbage. 

CABBAGE. 
25 cts. per oz. 


Chou Pomme, Fr. Berza, Span. Kopf kohl, Ger. 


EagpLy YORK. GREEN CURLED Sayoy. 
EarLy OXHEART. LARGE DRUMHEAD Sayoy. 
Eargty Sucar Loar. Rep Dutcn, ror PICKLING. 
WHEELER’sS IMPERIAL. Rep Drumuead, 30 cts. 
Larce Earty York. Larcr LATE DRUMHBEAD. 
Earty WInnIGstTapT, 380 cts. Friar Dutes. 

EARLY BATTERSEA. LARGE BERGEN. 


The first column contains the early sorts, which may be raised as 
follows: Sow the seed in well prepared ground, about the 15th of 
September. When the plants are large enough to transplant, pick 
them out of the seed bed, into frames. Protect the plants during 
severe weather, with a covering of boards, observing to give them 
plenty of air and light during mild weather; they may also be raised 


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by sowing the seed very early in hot-beds—afterwards plant out in 
deep and well-manured ground, in rows eighteen inches apart, and 
twelve inches distant in the rows. 

The autumn and winter sorts, sow early in May, ina moderately 
shaded border, in shallow drills, three or four inches apart. Trans- 
plant early in July, in rows thirty inches apart, and about two feet 
apart in the rows. Cabbage succeeds best in a fresh rich soil, well- 
manured and deeply dug or ploughed. The late plants are subject to 
attacks of the cabbage-fly, destroying them as fast as they appear above 
ground. Various remedies are recommended for the preservation of 
the plants, such as sprinkling them with ashes, air-slacked lime, plas- 
ter, or tobacco, which should be performed early in the morning. A 
solution of whale-oil soap is also recommended. [See subsequent page 
of this Calendar. | 


CARDOON. 
50 cts. per oz. 
Cardoon, Fr. Cardo, Span. Kardonen, GER. 
Laree Sour STALKED. 

Is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stems of 
the leaves, which are thick and crisp, after being blanched, are the 
eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews. They are in 
perfection during the autumn and winter. Sowin April, and transplant 
in trenches of well-manured ground; bianch by earthing up in the fall. 


CARROT, 
$1.25 per lb. 10 cts per oz. 
Carrotte, Fr. Zanahorias,Span. Moehren, Gur. 


EARty ScARuet Srort-Horn. Long ORANGE. 
Harty Horn. ALTRINGHAM, OR FIELD. 
HALF-LONG ORANGE. LARGE WHITE FIELD. 


The first three are the best kinds for table use. The Early Horn should 
be cultivated for spring and summer use; but the Long Orange is more 
suitable for main crops. For an early crop sow the seed, latter end 
of March, in well-dug, rich loamy aut, in drills about an inch deep 
and twelve inches apart. 


The most suitable ground for late Carrots, is that which has been 
well-manured for previous crops, and requires no fresh manure. If 
the seed be sown in June, and the plants thinned out to the distance of 
five or six inches from each other when young, and kept hoed, they 
will yield an abundance of fine roots for winter and spring use. 


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CAULIFLOWER. 
$1.00 per oz. : 
Chou Fleur, Fz. Colifior, Span. Blumen Kohl, Gur. 
- Harry Lonpon. LarGE WALCHEREN. , 
Earty Paris, $2.00 per oz. Late Lonpon. 
ASIATIC. LaTE STaDTHOLDER, $2.00 per oz. 


The arly London and Large Walcheren, can be recommended as 
superior varieties. 

Sow for early about the middle of September, in a bed of clean rich 
earth. In about four or five weeks afterward, the plants should be 
pricked out into another bed, at the distance of four inches from each 
other every way; these should be encompassed with garden frames; 
covered with glass sashes, and boards or shutters. The beds must be 
so secured, and the tops of the beds so covered as to keep out all frost, 
giving them light and air every mild day throughout the winter, 
Transplant in April into a bed of the richest earth, in the garden, at a 
distance of two feet anda half each way. Keep them well hoed, and 
bring the earth gradually up to their stems. The late variety matures 
in the autumn, and is sown and managed similarly to Cape Broccoli, 
but not so certain to succeed in this climate. 


CELERY. 
25 cts. per Oz. 


Celeri, Fr. Appio Hortense, Span. Sellerie, Grr. 


DREER’S WHITE SOLID. Couz’s Crystal WHITE. 
Ross CoLorepD Soup. Ivery’s Nonsucn, Rep. 
SEYMOUR’S WHITE SOLID. CELERIAC, OR TURNIP-ROOTED. 


Sow the last of March or early in April, in rich mellow ground, and 
in a situation where the plants can be protected from the parching heat 
of a summer sun; in dry weather water freely. When the plants are 
five or six inches high, transplant a portion in trenches well-manured, 
and repeat at intervals of two or three weeks for asuccession. As they 
advance in growth, blanch by earthing up, which should be performed 
gradually in fine weather, taking care not to bury the hearts of the 
plants. The Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted, may be planted either on level 
ground or inshallow drills. The root of it swells like a turnip, and may 
be preserved in sand through the winter. 


CHERVIL. 
20 cts. per oz. 
Cerfuil, Fr. Perifollo, Span. Garten Kerbel, Grr. 


Used as a small salad, and for seasoning like parfley. Sow in drills, 
in spring and at intervals. 


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CHICORY. (Large-rooted.) 
10 cts. per oz. 75 cts. per lb. 
The roots of this variety are dried and used asa substitute for 
Coffee. Sow in April. Cultivate like Carrots. 


CORN SALAD. 
$1.00 per lb. 10 cts. per oz. . 
Mache, Fr. Ackersalat, GER. 

Used as a small'salad throughout the winter and spring. Sow in 
drills in August and September. Cover with straw on the approach of 
winter. 

CORN. (INDIAN.) 
5 cts. per ear. 25 cts. per qt. 
Mais, Fr. Muiz, Span. Welschkorn, Gur. 


ApAm’s Earty MARKET. EARLY CANADA. 
Daring’s EARLY SUGAR. Wuitst Fuint, or Hominy. 
LARGE SWEET, OR SuGAR. PEARL, OR Pop. 
TUSCARORA. Lone YELLOW. 

StowELu’s EVERGREEN. Penna. YELLOW. 


Plant about first week in May and at intervals. The varieties in the 
first column are the best for table use. Adams’s Harly is the hardiest, 
and can be planted about the middle of April, and is the first corn that 
appears in the market, but cannot compare with the Sugar, or the 
Hvergreen, which are, without question, the dest for culinary purposes. 
The Sugar Corn being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should not 
be planted until May; and for a succession, continue planting every 
two weeks, until the middle of J uly, in well-manured ground, in hills 
three feet apart. 7 

; CRESS. 
10 cts. per oz. 
Cresson, FR. Alenois Mastuerzo, Span. Garten Kresse, GER. 


CURLED, OR PEPPER GRASS. Broap LEAVED GARDEN. 
dasasmall salad. Sow at intervals throughout the seayon. 


CUCUMBER. 
25 cts. per oz. 


Concombre, Fr. Pepinos, Span. CGurken, Gur. 


Earuy Rvssian. Lone GREEN TURKEY. 
Earty FRAME. | SmaLL GHERKIN, OR BuRR (FOR 
_ Earty WHITE-SPINED. PICKLING.) 40 cts. per 02. 


The first three are the earliest and most esteemed table varieties. 


14 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


The White-spined retains its green color much longer than any other 
variety, and is principally grown for our markets. The Long Green 
and Gherkin are mostly used for pickles. For early use, plant about 
first week in May, on a warm and sheltered border. For pickles. plant 
in the middle of July. 


ENGLISH PRIZE CUCUMBERS. 
In Packages; 25 cts. each. 


CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Mitts’ JEWESS. 

Sir Comin CAMPBELL. Syow’s HorrrcuLTuRaAL PRIZB 
GENERAL CANROBERT. KeLuway’s PERFECTION. 

Sion Housr, IMPROVED. GLORY OF ARNSTADT. 

RomMAN EMPEROR. HIMALAYA. 

Victory oF BaTH. GLADIATOR. 

CoNQUERER OF THE WEST. Lyncu’s STAR OF THE WEST. 
Kir KLEY Hatt DEFIANCE. GoODFREY’s WHITE SPINH. 


CONSTANTINE INCOMPARABLE. 

These are the favorite varieties for forcing, frequently attaining a 
length of thirty inches. To grow them properly requires a skilful 
gardener, or much fuller directions than can be imparted in these 
brief remarks. 

EGG-PLANT. 
50 cts. per oz. 


Melongene, Fr. Berengena, Span. ierpflanze, GER. 


Harty Purp.e. Scar Et, 10 cts. per paper. 
Lance PURPLE. Lone Wurtz, 10 cts per paper. 


The first two are the kinds usually cultivated for table use—the 
others are fancy varieties. 

Sow in hot beds early in march; transplant middle of May to first of 
June, in a rich warm piece of ground—about thirty inches apart. 
Draw the earth up to their stems when about afoot high. Egg-plant 
seed will not yegetate freely without substantial heat, and if the plants 
get the least chilled, in the earlier stages of growth, they seldom re- 
cover. Repeated sowings are sometimes necessary. 


ENDIVE. 
25 cts. per oz. 
Chicoree, Fr. Chicoria, Span. Endivian, Ger. 
GREEN CURLED. GREEN CuRLED Moss. 
Waits CURLED. BroaD-LEAVED BATAVIAN. 
The Green Curled is considered the hardiest and best for salad. Sow 
in July, in shallow drills. When three or four inches high, transplant 


_DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 15 


into good ground, at the distance of a foot apart. Blanch by tying up, 
which must be done when quite dry, or they willrot. At the approach 
of winter, the growing crops may be taken up carefully, with a ball of 
earth to each plant, and plant close together in a frame or dry cellar. 


KOHL-RABI, or Turnip-rooted Cabbage. 


20 cts. per oz. 


HaRLY WHITE VIENNA, 25 cts. Karty Biur ENGLisH. 
‘“ © BLUE sé 25 ets. LARGE LATE BLuE. 
‘6060 Wire ENGLISH. 66 ‘¢ WHITE. 


This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, especially on the continent, 
and should be grown in every garden. Sow in April, and transplant, 
in rows, twelve to eighteen inches apart. For late use, sow in June. 


KALE. [SEE BorEcouz.] 
25 cts per oz. 
Sea Kate. Kf 
Chow Marin, Fr. Cl Marina, Span. See Kohl, Gur, 

Is much esteemed in England, in some parts of which it grows spon- 
taneously. The seed may be sown in October, or as early in the spring 
as the ground can be worked. For further directions, see Bridgman’s 
Kitchen Gardener’s Instructor. 

LEEK. 
20 cts. per oz. 
Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Span. auch, Gur. 
Large Scorca Frag. LarGE Lonpon. 
Lance MussELpure, very fine, 30 cts. per oz. 


Sow early in April. When the plants are four or five inches high, 
transplant in rows. 


LETTUCE. 
25 cts. per oz. 


Laitue, Fr. Lechuga, Span. Garten Salat, Gur. 


Earuy Curtep, or Cur Sanap. Brown Dutcu. 
Earty YELLOW STEINKOoPF, one CuRLeED Inp1A HEap. 

of the best for forcing. New PERPIGNANER, very solid 
Wuitr CaBBAGE, OR BUTTER. heads, stands heat, 50 ets. per oz. 
Roya CaBBaGE, OR DRUMHEAD. /PaRiIs GREEN Coss. 
Paris WHITE, or Ice Coss. Wuitr HAMMERSMITH. 


The Early Curled is used as a cut salad, for which purpose it is sown 
thickly in frames, early in the spring, and somewhat later in the open 
borders; the Harly Cabbage is a fine early ‘Head Salad;” the Royal 


16 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Cabbage is a little later, and produces fine solid heads, and is much 
esteemed. To grow Head Lettuce fine, sow the seed in September ; 
protect the plants during the winter, in frames, and plant out early in 
April, in rich moist ground, or sow in hot beds in February or March, 
and afterwards transplant. 


MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Sold in the form of Bricks, 25 cts. each. 
Champignon, Fr. Seta, Span. Champignon brut, GER. 


Culture.—Mushroom beds are best made under cover. A dry cellar 
or shed will do. Collect fresh horse-droppings without straw, turn them 
over three or four times, to get rid of the rank heat, dig out a foot deep 
of the space to contain the bed, lay some long manure at the bottom, 
and then the prepared dung, a little at a time, evenly and well beaten © 
down until it is a foot above the ground, put a layer of light earth on 
this, two inches thick ; after a few days when the rank heat has passed 
off, place the spawn in the bed in lumps about two inches square and 
six inches apart, then cover with light earth an inch thick; beat it 
gently down all over. Cover the bed thickly with straw, and if out of 
doors, keep off rain and protect from the cold with mats or boards. In 
about five weeks the mushrooms should make their appearance. 


WMUSK-MELON. 
Melon Muscade, Fr. Melon Muscatel, Span. Kanialupen, Gur. 


Jenny Linp, 10 ets per oz. Larce Notmea, 20 cts per oz. 
Nettep Citron, 10 cis. per oz. PERSIAN, (very fine,) 25 cts. oz. 


All the above varieties can be recommended. The Jenny Lind is @ 
small early variety, the Citron and Nutmeg have long been the leading 
varieties in our market, and are of exquisite flavor; the Persianis a 
late variety of large size and superior quality. Plant early in May, 
in hills of rich light soil, six feet apart each way; allow three plants to 
each hill. When about a foot long, pinch off the tips, to make them 
branch. Observe not to plant pumpkins or squash near them. 


WATER-MELON, 
10 cts. per oz. 
elon d@ Eau, Fr. Zandia, Spanx. Wasser Melonen, Ger. 


Motntain SwEET. BRADFORD, 20 cts, per oz. 
Earty Mountain Sprout, PoMARIA, = - 
Buack SpPaNIsH. ORANGE, < - 
Cirron, (for preserving, ) AppLe Pir, “ = 


The Mountain Sweet is cultivated extensively for the Philadelphia 
Market, and stands deservedly the first on our list; when well-grown 


_ DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. , 17 


from pure seed, it cannot be surpassed for size and quality. The 
Bradford and Pomaria are varieties received from South Carolina, and 
highly recommended; the Apple Pie is also of recent introduction, and 
is prepared like apples for pies and sauces; the Orange is of small 
size, the flesh separates from the rind like an orange. The Water- 
melon thrives best in a sandy soil, and should be planted in hills eight 
fq t apart each way. 


MUSTARD, 
5 cts. per oz. 25 cts. per Ib. 
Moutard, Fr. Mostazo, Span. Senf, Gur. 
Waits, (English.) Brown. 


Sown like cress, and used asa smallsalad. The White Mustard 
seed is also used for medicinal purposes. 


NASTURTIUM. 


20 cts. per oz. 


Capucine, Fr. Capucina, Span.  Kapuainer blume, GER. 


The seed-pods and foot-stalks are gathered green, and pickled in 
vinegar; resembling capers. Sow in April or early in May. 


OKRA, OR GOMBO. 
10°cts. per oz. $1.00 per Ib. 


The green capsules of this plant are used in soups, stews, &c., to 
which they impart a rich flavor, and are considered nutritious. Plant 
the seeds about the middle of May, in hills or drills. Plant the seed 
thickly, as it is hable to rot in the ground; rich ground is necessary. 


ONION. 


25 cts. per oz. 
Oignon, Fr. Cebolla, Span. Zwiebel, GER. 
WHITH OR SILVER SKINNED. Large YELLOW STRASBURG, 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. 


The Silver Skin and Yellow Strasburg are principally grown in this 
vicinity. Sow the seed early in the Spring, very thickly, in beds or 
drills. As soon as the tops die off in the Summer, remove them to a 
dry airy place; and early the following Spring re-plant in rows about 
two inches apart, the rows wide.enough apart to admit of hoeing. The 
Onions, by this process, are obtained of a large size early in the season. 
The Large Red Wethersfield may be reared to full size during the first 
season, by sowing in drills early in March, in strong land, and thinning 
them out to stand two or three inches apart, keeping them well hoed. 


18 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


ONION SETS. 
WHITE. YELLOW. 


Plant early in the Spring in rich ground, in drills six inches apart, 


PARSLEY. 
10 cts. per oz. 
CuRLED, oR DOUBLE. Extra CURLED, 20 ets. per oz. 
HAMBURG ROOTED. : 
Sow early in April, in rows. Soak the seed first in warm water. 


PARSNIP. 


10 cts. per oz. 
Panais, Fr. Chariberia, Span. Pastinake, GER. 
Larce SueGar, oR HoLLow-cROwNED. 
This is decidedly the best variety. Sow early in April, in rich 
ground, well dug. Cultivate similar to carrots. The roots can remain 
in the ground for spring use. 


PEAS. 
Pois, Fr. Chicaros, Span. Erbsen, Gur. 
Earliest. 
Height. Price 3 qt. 
reer’s Extra Early, very early and prolific, . . 2 feet, > .40 : 
Extra Early, (Northern growth) : : sage 4 SS 30 
Daniel O’ Rourke, an early English variety, . Bae Bb: 25 
Prince Albert, sg cf a . oe 25 


Tom Thumb, or Allen’s Dwarf, 5 ; : . l0inches,  .50 
This is the best Zarly Dwarf Pea; requires a rich soil, and is well 
suited from its dwarf habit for small gardens; a-good bearer. 


Second Early. 
y Height. Price qt, 


Early Frame, or Washington, -. s ; - Sfeet, $ .25 


Bishop’s Dwarf, prolific, : 5 e : gees ie 40 
Prize-taker, new. ? ‘ : : : : 4% .00 
For General and Late Crop. 
*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. (one of the best,) . Aare ae 00 
Dwarf Blue Imperial, a favorite variety, . : 24 «6 25 
*Harr’s Dwarr-GREeeN Marrow, fine, 3 : 24 -50 
White Marrowfat, : = ‘ i ‘ é 4 wht 20 
Black-eye Marrowfat, . é ‘ . : 3 4 20 
*NAPOLEON, or new Dwarf Chmasic . . 2% «6 -50 
*EUGENIE, or Alliance, : ; - » 2k Dees 50 
Victoria, or Waterloo Marrow, . é . -d5t0o6 * 80 


Those marked thus* are wrinkled marrows, the finest flavored of peas. 
The above list contains all the leading varieties—and quite sufficient 
to suit all purposes. : 


. DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 19 


Commence planting the early kinds as early in the Spring as the 
ground can be brought into good condition. All the other sorts will 
answer for succsssive crops. To have Peas during the Summer and 
Autumn, plant in June, July and August, in single or double rows, 
from two to four feet apart, according to heighth. Dreer’s Extra Early 
is the best for late planting. In hoeing draw the earth up to their 


stems. 
PEPPER. 


50 cts. per oz. 
Piment, Fr. Pimiento, Span. Pfeffer, Gur. 

LARGE Sweet Beit SHAPED. CAYENNE, OR Lone, 

TomMATO SHAPED. CHERRY. 

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 ona warm border early in May. Transplant in good 
rich ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart. 

PUMPKIN. 
Courge, Fr. Calabaza, Span. Kuerbis, Gur. 


Casuaw, (Crooked-necked.) 10 cts. oz. Fimup, 25 cts. per qt. 
Mammora, 25 cts. per oz. Larcs Cuessr, 50 cts. per qt. 
_ Plant in May, in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The Cashaw 


is generally preferred for cooking. 
RADISE. 
$1.25 per lb. 10 cts per oz. 


Radis et Rave, Fr. Rabano, Span. Rettig, Gur. 


Earty SoaRLet Onive SHAPED. YELLow TuRNIP, oR SUMMER. ~ 
Lone Scartet SHort Top. Waits NapLes, oR SUMMER. 
Lone Satmon. WHITE SPANISH, OR WINTER. 
Waits TURNIP-ROOTED. Biack SPANISH, OR WINTER. 


Rep TURNIP-ROOTED, OR CHERRY. ScARLET CHINA WINTER. 

The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings, which 
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 exclellent varieties 
for Summer use. 

RHUBARB. 


25 cts. per 02. 
Rhubarbe, Fr. Ruibarbo, Span. Rabarber, Ger. 
VICTORIA. Prince ALBERT. 
Linnavs, Macnum Bonum. 


The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Itis fit for use 
before green fruit appears, and is an excellent substitute. Sow in 


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April; transplant the ensuing Autumn or Spring to any desired situa- 
tfon, in deep and heavily manured ground. As no dependence ean be 
placed upon growing the varieties true from seed, it is recommended to 
those who desire a choice article, to procure the roots. We offer the 
following choice varieties of 


RHUBARB ROOTS. 


20 to 25 cents each; $2 to $4 per dozen, according tosize. These are not Seedlings; but 
propagated from the true varieties. 


Myatr?’s LINN2US. PRINCE ALBERT. 
Myatr’s VIcTORIA. MiItTcHELL’s Royan LEAMINGTON, 
Macnum Bonum. blood red. 


To grow the stalks in perfection, the ground must be dug and 
heavily manured, at least two feet deep, Set out the roots three feet 
- apart each way. A 

SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT. 
25 cis. per oz. 
Salsifis, Fr. Barba Carbuna,Span. Bocksbart, Ger. 

A fine vegetable used as carrots; or, after being boiled, made into 

cakes with paste, and fried Jike oysters, which they resemble in flavor. 
Cultivate same as Parsnips ; it is also hardy and can remain in the 
ground. 
SCORZONERA. 
25 cts. per oz. 
Scorzonere, Fr. Eescorconera,Span. Schwartz wurzel, Ger. 

Known also as Black Salsify.. It is cultivated and used in the same 

manner as the Salsify. 
SORREL. (GARDEN.) 
10 cts. per oz. 
Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Spanx, Sauerampfer, GER. 

Used asa salad. Sow in April, in ae drills; thin out the plants 
to twelve inches apart. 

SPINACH, 
50 cts. perlb. 10 cts. per oz. 
Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Span. Spinat, Ger. 
Rotnp LEavep Savoy. PRickLY SEED. 

For Spring and Summer use, sow as early as the ground can be 
worked. For Winter and early Spring use, sow in September, in well 
manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of cold weather. 


SQUASH. 
10 cts. per oz. 
Giraumon, Fr. Calabaza, Span. Kurbis, Ger. 
Earty Busu, or Parry Pan. Cocoa Nut oR VALPARAISO. 
Earty Eee, orn Appr, bush. Boston Marrow. ; 
Lone GREEN CRooK-NECK. = New Husparp, 20 cts. per oz. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 91 


The varieties in the first column, are the best for summer use, and 
the Boston Marrow and Hubbard, are superior winter varieties. The 
Early Bush appears to be the favorite variety for summer use, as it is 
more extensively grown than any other, and being of a bushy habit, is 
more suitable for small gardens than the running kinds. Plant in hills 
in the same manner, and at the same time, as Cucumbers and Melons, 
The bushes three or four feet apart, and the running kinds from six to 
nine. 


TOMATO. 
Tomate, Fr. Tomates, SPAN. Liebes Apfel, GER. 
Extra Harty Rep, per oz. 50 cts. Mammorgs, per oz. 50 cis. 
Larce SmootH Rep, “ 25“ Larae YELLOW, Ra 2. « 
Dwarr Rep, co 660 6 CURED & Yettow CHerry‘* 50-6 
Frszn Isnanp, “« 50  Yuttow Pivum, tara * 


THe Coox’s Favorit, new, the best red smooth, solid variety, 
25 ets. per paper? 

The varieties in the first column are the most desirable for culinary 
purposes, and ripen in the order in which they are arranged on the list. 
The Fejee Island is decidedly the best for family use, being of good 
size, solid, and well flavored, and an abundant bearer, but somewhat 
late in ripening. For putting up in cans for winter use,.it has no 
superior, containing less water and seeds than any other variety. The 
Dwarf Red is a fine variety, valuable on account of its dwarf-bushy 
growth. For early use, sow in hot-beds, early in March, and plant 
out in May, from three to four feet apart. 


TURNIP. 
75 ets. per lb. 10 cts. per oz. 
Navet, Fr. Nabo, Span. Steck-reuben, Gur. 


Waite Fiat Durcu, strap-leaved. WHITE GLOBE. 


PuRPLE OR ReEpD Top, “e YELLOW ABERDEEN, a Scotch. 
RoBeRTSON’s GOLDEN BALL. Waitr’s ECLIPSE. 
Barty Yeutow Stone. PuRpPLE Top Ruta Baga. 
Wuirre NorrFouk. GoLpEN GuLoBpEe Ruta BaGa. 

~ Lone Wuite Frencn. WuitE Ruta Baca, or Swedish. 


The first three on the list are the best for table use; the Flat Duich, 
is usually sown for early summer use, quite early in the Spring, and 
also with the Purple Top in July and August, for a main crop.— 
Robertson’s Golden Ball is of recent introduction, and is highly recom- 
mended for culinary purposes. The Gilcbe, Norfolk and Ruta Baga 
are principally used for feeding stock. Sow in July, in drills two feet 
apart, and thin out to stand six inches apart. Keep the ground well 
stirred and clear of weeds. As Turnips are grown principally for , 


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22 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


consumption during the winter and early spring, a few brief hints for 
their preservation is necessary. Take up the rootsin November, cut 
off the tops within an inch of the crown. Those for winter use can be 
stored away in a cool cellar or pit, and covered over with a few inches 
of dry earth. For early spring use, pile up in conical form, out of 
doors, cover carefully with long straw, and finish by earthing up, 
covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth; leave a vent or 
air-hole, by placing a bunch of straw inthe top. Put away in this 
manner, they will be found in good condition in the spring. 


AROMATIC AND SWEET HERBS. 


ANISE, MARIGOLD, pot, 
*BALM, MARJORAM, sweet, 
BasiL, sweet. *MINT. 
CARAWAY. *ROSEMARY. 
CoRIANDER. “SAGE. 
*DILL. : *Savorny# Summer. 
*FENNEL. Savory, Winter. 
“LAVENDER. *THYME, 


Those marked with a * are perennial, and when once obtained in the 
garden may be preserved for years, with a little attention. Sow in 
April, in shallow drills; when up a few inches, thin out to proper 


distances. 
MIXED LAWN-GRASS SEEDS. 


Particular attention is paid to the selection and mixing of suitable 
Grasses, for laying down Lawns and Pleasure Grounds. Price 26 cents 
per quart, or $5.00 per bushel. 

AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 
Selected of the finest quality, and supplied at market rates. 


SwEET VERNAL GRASS. Fiax SEED. 

Rep CLOVER. Sugar Breet. 

Wuitse DutcH CLOVER. MANGEL WURTZEL. 
LUCERNE. SEED Corn, best varieties. 
TIMOTHY. Srep WueatT,_ do. 


ORCHARD GRaSs. 
HERD oR RED Top. 
Buus Grass. 
GREEN GRASS. 


PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. 


ANNUAL Rye GRASS. 
MILLET. 
Hemp SEED. 


SorRGgHUM OR SUGAR CANE. 


Seep Rye, do. 
Srrp Oats, do. 
FieLp Peas. 
BucKWHEAT. 
BARLEY. 


Brack MustTARrp. 
WuHitTe MustTARD. 
Broom Corn. 

YeLLow Locust. 


Ruta Baca, oR SweDisH TURNIP. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. igs 


5 BIRD SEEDS, &c. 
Selected of the best quality, free from mustiness and other impuri- 
ties, so destructive to birds. 


CANARY. Maw. 
Hemp. Roveu Ricex. 
MILLET. YELLOW. 
Rapr, or Coe. LETTUCE. 
Birp BasxKerTs. f Harr ror Nests. 
Batu Cups. Currie Fisa Bonz. 
TOBACCO SEED. 
Havana, $1.00 per oz. VIRGINIA, 50 cts. per oz. 


Connecticut Szrep-Lear, 50 cts. per oz. - 

The above are the best varieties. The culture of Tobacco is one of 
the most profitable. It will grow on any soil; but a deep mellow loam, 
plowed in the fall, and cross-plowed in the spring, and well-manured, 
is best adapted to it. The seed should be sown in the spring as soon as 
the frost is out of the ground, on a clean well-prepared piece of ground, 
in a warm, sheltered situation. Care should be taken to protect the 
plants from frost. Transplant about the Ist of June, in rows about 
three and a half feet apart. The culture of this plant is very much 
the same as that usually adopted for Indian Corn, in stirring the ground 
and keeping down the weeds. 

ESCULENT ROOTS, PLANTS, &c. 


EARLY POTATOES. TREE, OR Tor’ ONION. 
CHIVES. MusHroom Spawn. 
GARLIC. ASPARAGUS Roots. 
Waite Onion Sats. Sweret Porato Siipes. 
YELLOW Onron SETS. Sea Kane. 

PoTaToE ONION. RHUBARB Roots. 
CABBAGE PLANTS. LETTUCE PLANTS, 
CELERY “ ToMATO PLANTS. 

Eea - PsrPrerR PLANTS. 


Dealers supplied with seeds in bulk, or neatly put up in packets, 
distinctly labelled, ready for retailing, on the lowest terms. 


¢ 


Sa NEW VEGETABLES. 
9) - Phe season of 1863 haying been an-unfavorable one for the trial of 
1) new vegetables, many crops having failed in the vicinity, we haye but ) 
% few to offer. After several years trial, we can recommend to our 
customers, a new Yomato; called for its excellent qualities, | 


“THE COOK’S FAVORITE.” . 


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which, for solidity, beauty of form, flavor, and color, surpasses any 

heretofore offered in the market. It is good, both early and late, and 

yy an abundant bearer. As the variety produces but very few seeds, the 
stock is limited and will be sold in papers only, at 25 cis. per paper. 

| We can also recommend 

| Felion’s Large India Head Lettuce. This remarkable variety 

| attains a great size, stands the heat well, and heads up solid 


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and tender. Per paper, 25 cis. 
Cauliflower, Le Normands, extra large and fine, 23 20.‘ 

ce Early Erfurt, very early, - oo =, 
Cherophyllum Bulbosum, (rooted Chervil,) oe 1G 
Peas, Champion of Paris, superb flavor, per quart au 


Among old and well-tried varieties, Dreer’s Extra Early Peas still 

take the lead among our gardeners as the most early, productive and 

| evencropper. We also supply largely to all the market gardeners in 

this vicinity, our Large Early York Cabbage, which is sown by them in 

September, and treated as directed under head of Cabbages, for early , 

use. We haye many new varieties under trial, of which we hope to 
make a favorable report another season, 


FLOWER GARDEN. 


Although to the mere economist, flowers are not indispensable or di- 
rectly remunerative, yet they have become s0 to the civilized, intelligent, 
and intellectual community in which welive. The most humble cottager, 
unless deficient in the most simple conceptions of beauty, must have _ 
his flower-plot, and one or more varieties of flowers. The enthusiastic 
amateur is no longer content to receive his floricultural novelties at 
second-hand, but must have them direct from the great European centres 
of Horticulture. We have latterly endeavored to render this necessity 
of the amateur importing a few seeds or plants, unnecessary, by con- 
stant attention to obtain every highly recommended novelty, and after 
testing it, to offer it with our opinion of its merits. We shall continue 
to do this, and shall endeavor to have, at the earliest day, every valu- 
ble acquisition in seeds, bulbs or plants. Be 

Little painsare taken to have the soil of the flower-beds and borders, in 
a friable, active state, not subject to bake. This is what renders it so 
difficult for small flower-seeds to survive germination, and for the deli- 
cate transplanted annuals to make a start. All that the flower-border 
or beds require, is a dry bottom, with an annual supply of prepared 
compost, made up of barn-yard manure, leaf-mould, or decayed leaves 
from the woods, and such other refuse as may appear suitable to enrich 
the heap. With different soils, special applications will be necessary, 
as stated under the head of Esculent garden. The Hot-bed frame as 
there described, will serve for the purpose of the Flower garden. The 
only additional requisites are flower-pruning scissors, stakes for tying 
up plants, labels and flower-pots. 

Tue Lawn, which adds so much to the neatness of the Garden, may 
be extensive or limited in size, but should always be well prepared and 
neatly kept. Much of the beauty of the lawn is also due to the variety 
of grass seed sown. The usual practice has been to employ a mixture 
of several species, which is prepared for sale. Our Lawn grass mixture 
consists of five varieties, viz: Sweet Vernal, Green Grass, Blue Grass, 
Herd Grass, and White Clover. From one and a half to two bushels is 
the quantity generally sown to theacre. Persons who prefer a different 
mixture, can have it made up to order. 

' The Flower-beds may be cut out in the lawn, and in these, bedding 


26 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


plants from the green-house planted, as soon as the weather becomes 
suitable; also, choice annuals sown. The following brief directions 
will be found reliable. 


Directions for the Sowing and Management of Flower Seeds 


Provided the soil is in a proper state, flower-seeds may be sown in the 
open border, in the months of April and May; the best criterion is the 
state of the soil. The seeds should be sown as soon as the soil becomes 
dry and friable, after the spring frosts have disappeared. Care should 
be taken not to sow in a crowded border,.as light and air are indispen- 
sable. They may also be sown in prepared beds, to be transplanted to 
the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always 
satisfactory, as during the interval between the sowing of the seed and 
the period of blooming, the ground occupied is not attractive. ~The 
changes of climate, heavy rains and drying winds, with hotsun, renders 
the surface of the soil unfit for the germination of small seeds—As to 
the depth to which seeds should be covered, the best general rule is, to 
cover fine and light seeds very lightly, just enough to protect them from 
the sun; and in extremely dry weather, a sprinkling of damp moss is 
very useful. Several varieties are so tender as to require special atten- 
tion, such as the Calceolaria. 

Many annuals are very desirable for the Green House, when sown in 
early fall. Of these the most important are Sweet Alyssum, Candyiuft, 
Mignoneite, Lobelia, Schizanthus, German Stocks, Browallia and several 
others; these are for winter blooming. Many varieties, as well as the 
above, may be sown later, for blooming early in spring, such as Pansy, 
Ageratum, Antirrhinums, China Pink, Dianthus Heddewegii, Lacinatus 
and Sinensis, Acroclinum Roseum, Linum Grandiflorum, Mimulus, 
Myosotis, Peiunias, Phlox Drummondii, Salpiglossis, Verbena, Xe. 
For sowing in pots, or seed-pans, the following directions will be found 
suitable: | : 

The best soil is a mixture of equal parts of sand, leaf-mould, and 
loam, which should be thoroughly mixed; then fill your pois or 
boxes to within one-half inch of the rim ; press the soil firmly and evenly 
in the pot, which can be done most conveniently with the bottom of an 
empty flower-pot; then sow your seed evenly over the surface, and, 
with the addition of a little more sand in the same soil, cover the seeds 
according to their size, say from one-eighth to one-quarter of an inch, 
then press the soil as before, even and firm with the bottom of a flower- 
pot; water sparingly, enough to keep the soil moist, avoiding either 
extreme. As soon as the plants appear, they will require your careful 
attention, as the least over-watering may cause them to ‘‘ damp off,’ and 
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possible, and when the weather is pleasant, some air may be admitted. 
As soon as the plants are large enough to handle, pick them out of the 
seed-pot; in other words, transplant them into another pot, placing 
them about one inch apart; they must be shaded for a few days from 
the sun, until they are established. When large enough, they can be 
planted separately into small pots, and kept thus until the proper season 
for planting out in the garden. 

BIENNIALS.—These do not usually bloom until the second season 
after sowing. They may be sown out of doors, at least those that are 
hardy, while a few very desirable ones had better be sown in pots. The 
following are among the most desirable,—Wall-flower, Foxglove, Pinks, 
Sweet William, Antirrhinum, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Canterbury Bell, 
and cthers. 


CALCEOLARIA.—As this very desirable flower requires a little 
‘special care, the following method should be adopted. The seed should 
be sown in the latter part of August, or beginning of September, in 
pots prepared in the following manner: the pot to be half-filled with 
drainage, over that, the rough sifting of the mould, and the surface 
covered with soil as fine as possible, half of which should be composed 
of river sand. When prepared thus, it should be watered with a fine 
rose, immediately after which sow the seed carefully, without any 
covering of soil. The pots should then be placed under a close frame 
or hand-glass, in a shady part of the garden, no artificial heat being 
required. In large establishments, of course there are propagating or 
other houses that will do, where the same kind of moist temperature 
could be obtained, but any exposure to the sun must be carefully 
guarded against by mats or paper. If the situation is of the proper 
temperature, they will require watering but very seldom. Directly 
the seedlings are strong enough, they must be picked off in pots pre- 
pared as before, and placed in the same situation: from the store pots 
they will require to be potted off singly ; after this the plants will grow 
very rapidly. Through the winter, the plants will thrive well on the 
shelves near the glass, in the green-houses; and, to obtain fine speci- 
mens, they must be shifted on freely till the flower-stalks have started, 
and should always be smoked with tobacco directly the green-fly ap- 
pears, as no plants in cultivation so readily suffer from this insect as 
the Calceolaria. ; 

It is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the 
appearance of these injurious insects, is the plant becoming root-ound; 
to avoid which evil, it is important that it should frequently be re-potted 
during the growing season. 

_CINERARIA are more hardy in their growth, and require somewhat 
less care than the above, but for them the same treatment will suit in 


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sowing of seed, &c. If required to flower in the winter, seed should be 
sown in April and May, and in the following months for spring 
flowering. ’ 

CLIMBERS, for garden decoration, should be sown in January, 
February, and March, the earlier the better, as the display for the after 
season will be in proportion to their early vigor for planting out; such as 
Cobeea, Thunbergia, Maurandia, Lophosphermum, Calampalis (Eecremocar- 
pus) and Tropeolum of sorts. 

CLEMATIS species amongst hardy shrubs, and PENTSTEMON, 
amongst herbaceous plants, are prominent instances of seeds which 
remain long dormant, often a whole year, before they grow, hence the 
importance of sowing them as soon as ripe. 

Another class often fail to germinate in consequence of the tbick- 
ness, or hardness, of the outer skin or integument. We have had seeds 
of the Hrythrina and Canna for months in the ground perfectly dor- . 
mant, which upon being soaked in hot water for one week have germi- 
nated finely. 

It should be borne in mind, that much of the disappointment that 
occurs in the sowing of Flower seeds may be obviated by attention to 
the foregoing hints. 

In the following list we have included all the really desirable novel- 
ties, as well as the standard varieties which have been fully tested in 
this vicinity. 


Elower Seeds hy Niaél. 


Their portability renders them so easily and cheaply transported by 
mail, that no one with any pretensions to taste in Floriculture need be 
without a choice selection. For the accommodation of those who are 
unacquainted with the varieties, we have put up the following assort- 
ments of the most desirable free blooming and showy kinds, which will 
be promptly mailed (prepaid) upon the receipt of a remittance. 


Correspondents will please write their names legibly, and in full, 
with post-office, county and state. 


No. 1.—Twenty-five choice annuals, free bloomers, for . . $1.00 
No. 2.—Twenty choice annuals, biennial and perennial varieties, 1.00 
No. 3.—Twelve new and rare varieties, . ; A : se: OO 
No. 4.—Twenty varieties, for Green-house culture, . : . 8.00 


No. 5.—One hundred varieties, including many new and rare sorts, 8.00 


As an inducement to POSTMASTERS AND OTHERS, forming Clubs, 
we will forward, post-paid, six One Dollar packages for a remittance of Five 
Dollars. 

EGS> At these prices, invariably our own selection. The latest novetties 
@-e not included in these collections; but a liberal discount will be made 
from catalogue price when ordering a quantity. 


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DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Novelties for 1864, 


{ 
Principally received from Europe. Descriptions as given by the 


growers : ' 

ASTER, NEW VICTORIA. .Carmine rose, flowers as large as the Em- 
peror Aster, habit pyramidal, per paper................200+ 25 

‘© REID'S NEW...Taller than the quilled; Flowers, globe 
‘shaped, and beautifully quilled............... Bites pee dele .10 
o SPLENDENS...(Jones’), color cream white. Larly...... 25 
ANTIRRHINUM DELILA...Carmine, with white throat............... -10 

BROWALLIA ABBREVIATA...Of dwarf compact growth, flow- 
ers deep rose, white eyed, flowering freely..........scsesssscceeoes .25 
BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA...New and beautiful............scoessevee 20 

CALLIRHOE VERTICILLATA...An extremely floriferous creeper, 
flowers of the same color, but double the size of C. pedata.... .50 


DATURA ATROVIOLACEA PLENISSIMA...Introduced by Dr. 
Weber from Cochin China, 44 feet high; the outside of the 
flowers violet, nearly black; the inside somewhat lighter....... .25 


DATURA TEXANA...Flowers very large, measuring 84 inches in 
diameter, sweet scented, color creamy white, a native of Texas, .25 


DIANTHUS. BARBATUS FLO. PLEN...Double Sweet William...... 20 


ELICHRYSUM NANUM ATROSANGININEUM...1} feet high, 
brilliant deep crimson flowers, a very beautiful variety of the 
Bigger laesin 20S WER. (0. ELA 2 o ess stone « oplasvansesteuebs Sosews 20 


EUTOCA ORTGIESIANA...A new species, nearly creeping in its 
habit, introduced from Mexico, flowers light and dark lilac.... .25 


GODETIA ROSEA-ALBA, TOM THUMB....Flower pure white, 
with a brilliant rose blotch at the base of each petal, blooms 
Mit ORORMEIOM SHOT IE TOOL... oconcdcnkccesnnasscsccecwecseccusceetsstc sens 25 


HELIPTERUM SANFORDII...This very pretty and distinct an- 
nual Everlasting is of a dwarf tufted habit, growing on or- 
dinary soil, about 9 inches high, with neat oblong lanceolate 
entire foliage, and large globular clusters of bright golden 
yellow flowers. It is not only a valuable addition to our sum- 
mer flowers, but is also an excellent plant for winter bouquets; 


its flowers remaining long in perfection—per packet.............. .00 
HELIPTERUM ANTHEMOIDES—An older but very beautiful 

variety of GAY GURU VOSA ounces. dade otiead i pratiorse «bled openitaes seen 25 
IPOMOPSIS, ROSEA. CUPREATA. 

«“ JAUNE CANARIE, (canary yellow.) 


Three new varieties of this favorite Pc. plant, each... .25 


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IPOM@A QUAMOCLIT COCCINNZ; STAR IPOM@A...This is 
arabes to be a deception, being only the old Scarlet Morning 
lory 


1POM@A TRI-COLOR...A new and fine sera eee reese ee ; 


LUPINUS VENUSTUS TRI-COLOR...A very pretty new Lupin, 
with handsome deep green foliage, flowers purple, white and 


Blue; Height’ 2 Tet. .c..0c. 08 as pcse cee se seee seach sae teste dno Pee eae . 
LUPINUS DUNNETTI ATROVIOLACEUS.. -Flowers dark violet, . 


LINUM CANDIDISSIMUM...A perennial variety, large floweTing, 


SHOW. WHILE. .. abide. cringe ice pedewg-<ohlgenen tp ©- pam aee ees 10° seeds, : 


MIMULUS HYBRIDUS TIGRINUS...A really charming and val- 
uable acquisition. The magnificence, diversity, and great 
profusion of its flowers, as beautifully tigered or spotted as 
the Tigered Calceolarias, and Tydeas, as well as its dwarf 
compact growth, robust habit, (standing the sun much better 
than the other varieties), will soon make it a general favorite. 


PHLOX DRUMMONDII, CHAMOIS ROSE...A quite new, ex- 
ceedingly distinct and delicate color, constant........ 10 seeds, 


RHODANTHE ATROSANGUINEA...This beautiful and very 
distinct species, differs from R. Maculata, in _ its 
dwarfer and more branching habit; longer and more pointed 
foliage, and especially by the color of its flowers, which have 
the entire disk of a dark violet or crimson brown shade. The 
ray scales are of a bright purple or Magenta color................ 


RHODANTHE MACULATA ALBA.—This charming yariety which 
proves to be a sport from the beautiful R. Maculata, intro- 
duced -last season, and differs only in the color of the ray 
scales, which are of the purest and most silvery white, it is 
unquestionably the finest white Everlasting in cultivation....... 


SOLANUM CAPICA8TRUM...A dwarf variety,.with red, cherry- 
like fruit, quite ornamental in pots, in the green-house during 
ERG WINGCD.. cc osckscop casoeccaleeace<ees + <engrenyi een <e cee nee eee 


SOLANUM. MARGINATUM... Beautifull. .... 1.0 onceceesnceccceoneceansaane 


ee sha cet .Dwarf, double white............s.0s-2+ 0 

A double dark rose...........c..000 

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~ - ee Dwarf, double purple.........0...... 

The above are beautiful new varieties, of the Jacobea or Senicio, 
of dwarf habit, and great profusion of flowers. 


VERBENA HYBRIDA, NEW ITALIAN STRIPED...In most bril- 
liant colors, all carnation like striped, rose, lilac, violet, pur- 
ple, cTimsOn, KC...........00csec0ce pose aan ewenveper so cepeewarans~-spansanras 


ZINNIA ELEGANS COCCINNEA, FL. PL....Double scarlet........ 


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Novelties and Select Flowers of former seasons, 
WORTHY OF SPECIAL ATTENTION. 


Price, 10 cents per paper, except where noted. 


The letters preceding the varieties, denote :—b. biennial, or such as last two seasons; 
jo. perennial, or such as exist from year to year; ¢. tender, which will not endure the 
frost; ¢. p. tender perennial, which require the protection of a green-house during the 
winter; #. hk. half hardy, requiring some protection; c. climbers; a * denotes that 
although the variety may be biennial or perennial, it will bloom the first year. if sown 
early; the remainder are annuals, which arrive at perfection and die off the first year. 


ABRONIA UMBEBLATA, trailing, clusters of rosy lilac blossoms. 

ACROCLINIUM ROSEUM, rose color, everlasting flower. 

ACROCLINIUM ROSEUM ALBUM.—A pure white variety. 

AGERATUM CQ@iLESTINUM NANUM.—Dwarf, useful for bedding out. 

ALYSSUM BENTHAMII.—New white Sweet Alyssum. 

AMARANTHUS MELANCHOLICUS (var. ruber.) Introduced by Mr. 
Veitch, from Japan. Its habit is very compact, height 12 to 18 inches, 
with striking blood-red foliage. A very fine-foliaged bedding plant, 
valuable for flower-garden decoration, 20 cts. 

h.b. ANTIRRHINNUM PAPILONACEUM. Deep blood-red, pure white 

throat, splendid. 

ANAGALLIS.—Dwarf, compact, flowering plants; admirably adapted 
for ornamental baskets, rock work, etc. The choicest varieties 
are,—GRANDIFLORA RosEA, rose colored, and GRANDIFLORA 
CHRULEA, large sky-blue. PHILLIPSII GRANDIFLORA, sup. blue. 

h.b.*ANTIRRHINUM BRILLIANT, bright scarlet with white throat. 

h.b.* ee HENRY IV., dwarf, white, crimson and scarlet. 

h.b.* ce FIRE FLY, orange scarlet, white throat. 

APHYLLANTHUS MONSPELLIENSIS. 

p. AQUILEGIA.—Fine double Columbine; saved from named varieties. 

ASTERS, NEW EMPEROR.—Flowers of great size, very double, and 

fine form and colors, 20 cts. 

ASTERS, NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM, FLOWERED. 

ASTERS. (See ‘‘ German Flower Seeds in assortments,” page 18.) 

BALSAMS, CAMELLIA FLOWERED, very double and fine colors. 

e “ ee dwarf, superb colors. ; 
ae new, rose flowered. 

CALENDULA PONGEI, FL. PL., double white, hybrid marigold. 

CALLIRHOE PEDATA, (Nuttalia.)—A very beautiful summer flower- 

ing plant, from one and a half to three feet in height, with rich 
violet or purple crimson close petaled flowers with white centre, 
each two inches or more in width, and partially cupped, yielding 
a succession of its numerous attractive blossoms throughout the 
summer. 


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CALLIRHOH, PEDATA NANA, a superb dwarf variety, 20 cts. 
CALLIOPSIS CARDAMINE FOLIA HYBRIDA, brilliant yellow flow- 
, ers, 20 cts. 
t.p.*CANNA INDICA, or shot plant. 
f GIGANTEA. 
« WARSCEWICZII, dwarf, blood-colored. 

The Cannas are a stately species of plants, highly ornamental, pro- 
ducing a very rich and Oriental effect, by their large, broad, mas- 
sive foliage, terminated by racemes of crimson or scarlet variously 
lobed flowers. 

CHAENOSTOMA FASTIGIATUM FL. ALBA. i new white variety 
of this charming annual: 

CLARKIA PULCHERRIMA, pure brilliant crimson. 

t.p.*COBAA SCANDENS, large, blue bell-shaped flowers, climber. 

COCKSCOMB, CELOSIA CRISTATA NANA.—The true dwarf variety, 
producing immense heads of rich, velvet-like crimson combs. 

CONVOLVULUS TRICOLOR SPLENDENS.—Dwarf Convolvulus. 

CONVOLVULUS CANTABRICUS, Rosy-purple, beautiful trailer for 
hanging baskets, 25 cts. 

p. DAISY, (Bellis perennis,) finest double imported, 20 cts. 

t.p.*DAHLIA.—Saved from fine double varieties, 20 cts. 

t.p.*DATURA HUMULIS, a rare and ornamental plant, with large con- 
spicuous, double drooping flowers, trumpet-shaped, of a rich 
nankeen yellow, delightfully fragrant, 20 cts. 

i.p.*DATURA WRIGHTI, (Meteloides,) white, bordered with lilac. 

hh.p. DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS, FL. PL., fine imported, Double. 

GERMAN CARNATION, from named var., 50 cts. 


hhip. a CARYPH. REMONTANT.—MONTHLY CARNA- - 
TION, imported in packets, 50 cts. 

b.% * CHINENSIS HEDDEWIGI.—A superb variety of 
the China Pink. ; 

B® a6 HEDDEWIGI, HYBRIDUS IMPERIALIS, dwarf 
and compact growth; fine for pot culture, 25 cts. 

Des ee HEDDEWIGI, FL. PL.—A fine double variety of 
the original type, beautiful colors, 25 cts. 

b.* e HEDDEWIGI, FL. PL., ATRO-PURPUREA.—A 
very dark crimson double variety, 25 cts. 

b.* es _LACINIATUS.—Remarkably large blossoms of 


superb colors. 


h.b.*DIANTHUS CHINENSIS NANUS, VAR. ARO SANGUINENS 
PL.—A fine acquisition; the plant is five inches 
high, flowers globular and profuse ; as dark 
blood-red, 20 cts. 


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h.b.*DIANTHUS CHINENSIS, FLORA PLENA ALBA.—A pure 
white variety of the China Pink. 
h.6. DELPHINIUM TRI-COLOR, three-colored Larkspur. 
hp. ce FORMOSUM, splendid hardy perennial Larkspur, 
brilliant blue flowers; flowers the first year if planted early. 
h.p. DELPHINIUM, MONS. MEUNER. Fine large blue, per. Lark- 
spur, 25 cts. 
EGG PLANT, SCARLET CHINESE, very ornamental. 
EUCHARDIUM, GRANDIFLORUM ALBUM, blush-white. 
EUCHARDIUM GRAND: ROSEUM, a blush-colored variety. 
FENZLIA DIANTHIFLORA, a profusion of rosy-lilac blossoms; 20 cts. 
h.p.*GAURA LINDHEIMERA, spikes of white and red tinted blos- 
soms. 
GAILLARDIA PICTA, painted yellow, & red; fine bedding plant, 5 cts. 
t.p. GLADIOLUS, new French hybrid varieties, 20 cts. 
GODETIA THE BRIDE. Color white and crimson. 
GYPSOPHILLA MURALIS, pink, suitable for hanging-baskets. 
h.p. a PANICULATA, a hardy perennial; flowers are 
beautiful for bouquets, imparting a light airy appearance. 
HEARTSEASE.—See Pansy. 
HELICHRYSUM MACRANTHUM, the finest class of Tee beautiful, 
everlasting flowers; a succession of bloom umtil frost. 
h.b. HOLLYHOCKS, superb English varieties mixed. 
6 assortment of 20 beautiful colors, each separate—$1.00 
ce. IPOM@A LIMBATA, violet margined with white. 
i us STRIATA, NOVA., three-colored. 
C. ae RUBRA CAZRULEA, RED AND BLUE. 20 cts 
t.b6. IROMOPSIS ELEGANS SUPERBA, orange and scarlet. 
6. LARKSPUR, NEW CHAMOIS, beautiful. 
b. i white branching. 
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM, superb scarlet fn. 
LINARIA CYMBALLARIA, KENILWORTH IVY, suitable for hang- 
ing-baskets. 
LOBELIA ERINUS SPECIOSA, compact growth, fine for vases. This 
' yartety blooms during the entire summer in the open bor- 
ders; flowers of a superb ultra-marine blue. 
6c ERINUS COMPACTA ALBA. Fine pure white, 25 cts. 
oe TRIGONICAULIS, large sky-blue flowers, white eye. 
LUPINUS HARTWEGII CCILESTINUS, light-blue, shaded with 
rose. 
LYCHNIS HYBRIDA HAAGEHANA, very beautiful large brilliant 
orange-scarlet, and light and dark crimson, white-flaked flowers, 
dwarf and free-flowering, 20 ets. 


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c. MAURANDIA, species. A beautiful tribe of slender-growing rapid 
climbers, blooming profusely until quite late in the autumn. 
The varieties are,—ALBIFLORA, pure white; BARCLAYANA, pur- - 
ple; RosEvum, dark rose. 
MIMULUS, or MONKEY-FLOWER.—Showy fiowers, suitable for the 
green-house or moist shady situations in the garden. 
pe MOSCHATUS, Musk Plant; fine in hanging-baskets. 
x QUINQUEVULNERUS, MAXIMUS, very large and finely 
spotted varieties, showy and effective. 
ee ROSEUS PALLIDUS, pale rose flowers. 
<- ROSEUS PALLIDUS VAR. FL. ALBA, (Benary.) A new 
white variety, quite constant, of Mimul. roseus pallidus, 
introduced some years ago, 20 cts. 
ss VARIEGATUS, white ground. 


‘© CUPREUS. Introduced by Mr. Veitch from the Andes of 
Chili. <A beautiful plant producing a profusion of the richest 
orange crimson flowers. 4 to 6 inches high, 25 cts. 
MYOSOTIS, or FORGET-ME-NOT.—Neat and beautiful little plants; 
succeed best in a shady situation. The varieties are,—ALpzs- 
TRIS, Alpine; Azorica, Azorean; AzUREA GRANDIFLORA, large 
flowered; Patustris, true forget-me-not; Patustris ALBA, 
white. 
NASTURTIUM, (Zropzolum.\)\—The varieties are all desirable, either 
for the flower border, for pots, or green-house cul- 
ture. The following are the most choice:— 


Se TOM THUMB, very dwarf, scarlet. 

“e °6 6c yellow. 

oe es BEAUTY, orange-spotted. 

ie CARTER’S CRYSTAL PALACE GEM. Dwarf variety, 


2 sulphur col. flowers, having a dark red spot near the 
"pase of each petal. Itis densely covered without in- 
terruption from June until frost with its bright yel- 
low flowers, 20 cts. 
c. ScHEUERMANNI, straw color; ¢c. Liru1 Scuminpt, orange scarlet. 
C(NOTHERA, ROSA, a new dwarf rose-flowering annual, 20 cts. 
2 BISTORTA VEITCHIANA, neat dark yellow. 
ee DRUMMONDII NANA, a golden yellow blossom. 
OXALIS ROSEA, dwarf, with clusters of bright rose-colored blossoms. 
PANSY, ( Viola tri-color maxima,) good imported. 
DREER’S REMIUM VARIETIES, saved from first-class 
flowers, with special directions how to cultivate; 50 cts. 
Second quality, “ 26 cts. 
ee best English Imported, 25 cts. 


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h.h.p. PENTSTEMON, choice mixed varieties. 

PETUNIAS, splendid hybrid varieties. 

PETUNIAS, BUCHANAN’S, new hybrid blotched varieties, beautiful, 25¢ 

PHLOX DRUMMONDII, an indispensable plant for bedding, quite as 
desirable as the Verbena. The following are very choice:— 
‘ALBA, pure white; Occunata, white, with dark eye; Louis 
Napo.eon, brilliant scarlet; Leopotpina, pink; RapowiIrTZzi, 
dark rose, striped with white, a very fine and striking variety ; 

_ RavowirTzt VIoLAcnA, a new and distinct striped variety, 20 cts. 

h.b.*PINKS, EXTRA DOUBLE CHINA, picturesque colors, fine. 

hp: we Fine Garden, double and fine. 

los De Me PICOTEE, finest selected English, 25 cts. 

PITCAIRNIA SPLENDENS. A splendid hot-house plant, with brilliant 
scarlet spikes of flowers, 50 cts. ; 

hp. POLYANTHUS, finest English varieties, 25 cts. 

hep. * ¢ good mixed, 


POLYGONUM ORIENTALE PUMILUM, FLO. RUBRA, new, 25 cts. 

PORTULACA GRANDIFLORA FL. PL. VARIET. 8 finest double 
varieties of the most brilliant colors in scarlet, crimson, yellow, 
striped, etc. This proves to be quite an acquisition; flowers 
the past,season were perfectly double. In consequence of the - 
difficulty of obtaining seeds of this novelty, the price per paper 
will still be, $1.00. 

RHODANTHE MANGLESII, pink-everlasting flower. 

RHODANTHE MACULATA. Introduced from Australia. Differing from 
Rhodanthe Manglesii in being more robust, sometimes exceeding 
2 feet in height, producing flower heads 14 to 2 inches. The ray 
scales are of a bright rosy purple, the disk yellow, surrounded by 
& conspicuous crimson ring. First Cuass Nove.ty, 25 cts. 


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RICINUS SANGUINEUS.—Showy and effective, growing from six to 
eight feet high, blood-red stalks and seed-pods. 
vis a6 TRICOLOR. Dark green and brown-spotted, 
the stalk is reddish-brown, 25 cts. 
ae AFRICANUS ALBIDUS, contrasts finely with the above. 
SALPIGLOSSIS, neat and beautiful plants, suitable for pot-culture or 
the flower-border, blooming all summer. 
SCHIZANTHUS GRANDIFLORUS OCCULATUS.—Elegant slender- 
branched annual, grown in pots for the green-house. 
SAPONARIA, of dwarf compact growth, profusion of bloom throughout 
summer and late autumn. The varieties are—MuvLTIFLORA, 
rosy pink; ALBA, pure white; OcyMoIDEs, a-perennial variety— 
one of the finest plants for covering rock work. ; 
SCABIOSA NANA, dwarf, deep red and maroon. 
SENECIO CUPREATA, FL. PL., bright copper color. 
ue ELEGANS, NANA. C/ARULEA FL. PL.—New dwarf dou- 
ble Jacobea, profuse flowering. 
SPERGULA PILIFERA, recommended in England as a substitute for 
grass in the formation of lawns, grass-plats, &c. 
STATICE BONDUELLI, sulphur yellow flower. 
STOCKS, (Cheiranthus Annus.)—Large flowering German Ten- Week. 
a CRIMSON DWARF BOUQUET, fine, 20 cts. 
ce ROSE BE fs copie ects: 
CS VICTORIA, scarlet, 20 cts. 
AG SCARLET, intermediate, 10 cts. 
cc WHITE, és 10 cts. 
4&s-The Stocks are all very fragrant, and rank among the most desirable of plants, either 
for the Garden or Conservatory. For other varieties, see “German Flower Seeds.’ 
SAPONARIA CALABRICA MARGINATA. Color rose and white, 25 cts. 
SALVIA COCCINEA PUMILA. Attains half the height of Salvia 
Coccinea, very useful for groups, 20 cts. 


h.b. si Doat WILLIAM, AURICULA FLOWERED.—Beautiful colors. 
Ge NEW DARK. 


TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA, (VILMORIN.)—This is really an ac- 

| quisition to our list of annuals—its dwarf habit, compact and 
bushy growth, with its densely covered, bright yellow flowers, 
must give it a prominent position, and prove valuable as well for 
borders as for beds, planted either By itself, or alternated with 
different colors, 20 ets. 

ce. THUNBERGIA, desirable climbing plants, constant bloomers; the 
most desirable are Anata, buff, dark eye; Aba, white, dark 
eye; AURANTICA, orange dark eye. 

TRIFOLIUM ODORATUM, sweet scented clover, very fragrant. 


c. TROPAOLUM PEREGRINUM, (Canary-bird flower,) with yellow 
canary-like flowers, a useful climbing plant. 


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TROPAOLUM, TOM THUMB WHITE. Color cream, 20 cts. 
oe varieties, Tom Thumb, dwarf. 
VERBENA, seed saved from the finest named varieties, 25 cts. 
te good mixed, assorted colors. 
VERBENA AUBLETIA, reddish purple. 
t.6.*VINCA ROSEA, and ALBA, ornamental and free blooming; fine 
for bedding out in summer; known as the Madagascar Periwinkle. 
VINCA ROSEA NOV. SPEC. Pure white without disk, constant 
variety, 20 cts. 
hip. VERONICA NEGLECTA, a hardy perennial plant, with spikes of 
blue flowers. 
WALL-FLOWER, fine German, mixed. 
66 tall, double, brown rocket. 
ee double dwarf. 
p. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA, Adam’s Needle. 


NEW DOUBLE ZINNIA ELEGANS. 


36 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


ZINNIA ELEGANS, FL. PL., DOUBLE ZINNIA.—This proves to be 
quite an acquisition to our list of annuals. Its splendid double 
flowers rivalling in beauty, size and form, moderate sized Dah- 
lies. Seed saved from the best double flowers per paper, 20 cts. 

ZINNIA DOUBLE, saved from good flowers, 10 cts. 

ee SPECIES from Mexico, with bright yellow comes a desirable 
bedding plant. 


Se 


German Flower Seeds, in assortments. 


The following are imported direct from Prussia, and will be found very 
choice. They are sold in the original packages at the prices named. 
Each variety or color separate in the package. 


ts 
AN TIRRE ENUM, 10 beautiful varteties-.-2:. st -..<<eesee-eeeacee eeoeeaee 
AS TERS, amest quilleds 25 varieties, <-<1---sscqe2sssseeasceeons eee eee 1.50 
= a 36 12 C6 Een csc t sc acstunee cscs cceeeeeeeeeen 75 
‘¢ Globe flowered, 12 Se 2 55 558 Sa CEE EE yea 1.00 
s¢ Pyramidal, 12 Phas Poe ene pe Se - ee eRe eeeeen see taseccss 1.00 
&\ SD WA BOUQ UBS? Varieties: 5... ..caeeeteeaese- setae cabens 1.06 
<¢- Peateats;P ALONTATICLORA, 12 varieties, < scceecet ocscecsccer 1.50 
sc 6ONEW IMBRIQUE POMPONEH, 5 varieties, ...........0.sseecees 50 
« COCARDEADU.- OR. CROWN, 4 varieties:..<.-.....c-cacsecesueoe 50 
BALSAM, DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED, 12 varieties,......... 1.50 
cc 2 ce os 6 ee APA 7d 
cc DWARF, “ a 6 ieee: aS Acai ae 79 
33 NEW FRENCH ROSE, 12 varieties,.............. Aencawesess 1.50 
j= All the Asters, and Balsams, can be had in separate papers. 

Price, per paper, 10 cts. = 
CARNAD IO Newt arieties: 525, socnccncecacce ate eo ee wae Oe we oa 2.00 
COCKSCOMBS, fine German, 12 varieties,..............-se0+ ee eee 1.00 
IMMORTELLE, or everlasting flower, 12 varieties, :..........+.+++- peal OO 
HOLLY HOCKS, superb Double English 12 varieties,.............2.... 1.00 
LARKSPUR, HYACINTH FLOWERED, 12 varieties,................. 75 

ee CONSOLIDA, branching, 6 varieties, -.................... 50 
MARIGOLDS, fine Double, 12 =varieties;.... 1... 0. lec cece -ceccam coe eseoss 75 
PINKS, 12 choicetyarieties>... [isc sexx uc cena oe acetate eee ee ex egies 75 
POPPY, Double Carnation, 1.6 wanictiesyecsse cee mre seeen: ateces se eenen= oa 1.00 

2 New *Pxontilower,: 1] 2evarietics;. <2... cecsect caeaes seness cocoon cee 50 
SENECIO ELEGANS, Double Jacobea, 5 varieties,...............:s006 50 

SALPIGLOSSIS2 92 varieties :...- sscctsecre~<<0c-~onnaeemepeeenas eee seer 1.00 
STOCKS, large flowered, Ten weeks, 12 varieties,..............ss0008+ 1.00 
6 “ ee 3 43 8 i a ee 7d 


she NEW LAVENDER-LEAVED, Ten weeks, 5 varieties,... 50 


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STOCKS, PERPETUAL FLOWERING, Ten Weeks, 10 varieties,.. 1.25 


Cs ATE MINAS 2s WATTObIES (Aue di as vs wciuiseesn senses clot ceteticeess 1.25 
3 EMPEROR, OR PERPETUAL, 6 varieties,................ 75 
ce BROMPTON, OR WINTER, 12 varieties,..........06 sess 1.00 


All the above varieties of Stocks can be had in separate pa- 
pers, colors mixed. Price, per paper, 10 cts. 


WALL-FLOWER, fine German Double, 10 varieties, ................0006 1.50 
PUN EN TCAC Lilies Ge AUN Ss G9 VATE LLCS oe cee c cic dnc Soecas ec ccccncvecseesaccce 50 
GREEN HOUSE PLANTS, choice selection, 25 varieties,............ 3.00 
PEPIN Sy HOW OLCE VATICTIOSY ektuice ac cc see ocd a ne cnc be ote sae btoe ee ca selcsenes 2.50 
ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED PLANTS, 12 varieties,................c008. 1.50 

“e GOURDS ae 25 Gea) Babson ac uaoageacebar 2.00 

ke GRASSES #12 varieties, citable veneas cosdeeinets.css 1.00 
PTO DR MMON DE 26, varieties: j..5. cece. cccac. tease bosuese..s20' 50 
PRIMULA CHINENSIS, 8 TTD Sar On Ae kpstid ERR Ree BrP eres Rar 2.00 
PAO WMA ACT GnVAT ELLOS ce ccs cetcns cas vena asc eticoberanilooteesebie vsseeses c 30 

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Seeds of Green-house Plants. 


Fiorists’ Flowers, Etc.—Those marked with a * are suitable for bed- 
ding out in the summer. Price, 25c. per paper, except where noted. 
Acacia, choice varieties. 
Anomatheca Cruenta, (bulbous.) 
Avricula, very choice imported. 
Calceolaria, fine Hybrid varieties. 
Calceolaria, superb spotted varieties, 50 cts. 
Calceolaria rugosa, shrubby. 
CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA, NANA, GRANDIFLORA PRACOX,— 
superb large flowers, of bright colors, free-blooming, 50 cts. 
Cineraria, choice Hybrid and dwarf varieties. 
eg gs «¢ selected, 50 cts. 


Conclinium Janthinum. 

Cyclamen Persicum and European. 

*Erythrina Crista-galli, or Coral Plant. 

Erythrina Arborea, scarlet coral tree. 

Epacris, choice varieties. 

*Geranium, fine scarlet varieties. 

Geranium, apple scented. 5 
Gloxinias, from named varieties. 

*Heliotrope Peruvianum, 20 cts. 

ere Me Triumph de Liege, 20 cts. 

* ae Voltaireanum, 20 cts. 

*Lantana, newest varieties—a fine bedding plant. 


38 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Pelargonium, finest fancy and large-flowered. 

PRIMULA SINENSIS, FIMBRIATA CERMESINA SPLENDENS.— 
Very large flowers, bright velvet-like crimson. This new variety 
surpasses all other varieties of the Chinese Primrose by its brilliant _ 


colors, 50 cts. 


Primula Sinensis, Rosea Fimbriata, fringed Chinese Primrose. 


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Alba Fimbriata, fringed Chinese Primrose. 
Fimbriata Alba, Rubra Striata. 
Erecta Superba, (Novelty, )—50 cts. >, 


Phaseolus Carracalla, a hot-house climber. 


*Salvia, Splendens, scarlet sage. 


‘¢ Coccinea Splendens, free-bloomer, 10 cts. 


‘¢ PATENS, superb blue. 


‘¢  Porphyrantha, dwarf, crimson, 10 cts. 
Tropzolum, Lobbianum, Green-house climber, 


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General List of Flower Seeds, 


NOT INCLUDED UNDER OTHER HEADS. 


Price, 5 cts. per paper, except where noted. 


Aconitum, or Monk’s Hood. 
Adonis Miniata. 
Ageratum Mexicanum. 
Albifiorum. 
Alonsoa grandiflora. 
“ Warscewiczii. 

Agrostemma Cceli rosea. 

oe flos Jovis. 
Alstromeria, 10 cts. 
Alyssum, sweet. 


p. ‘  Wiesbeckii. 
Amaranthus Caudatus. 
ee Hypochondriacus. 
ee Giganteus. 
i tri-color. 


Ambrosia Mexicana. 
Anagallis Indica, Pimpernell. 
Aquilegia, Double Columbine. 


<0 Durandi. 
“6 Siberica. 
Argemone albafiora. 
si Mexicana. 


Asclepias Curassavica. 
Antirrhinum, or Snap Dragon. 
Asters, fine German, various. 
Bartonia Aurea, golden. 
Bracycome iberidifolia, blue. 
Balsams, Lady Slippers. 
Blitum Capitatum. : 
Browallia Elata, blue, 10 cts. 
Calandrina, discolor, 
Calandrina, elegans. 


fs grandiflora. 

ce umbellata, 10 cts. 
Calceolaria Scabioseefolia, i0 cts. 

a Californica. zs 


Calendula, English Marigold. 
Calliopsis Atkinsonii, (Coreopsis.) 


<< Coronata. 

ce Nigra speciosa. 
“6 Drummondii. 

2 Marmorata. 

13 Tinctorius. 


Calliopsis, nigra nana. 


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p. Campanula Pyramidalis, 10 cts. 


a Carpatica. 
es Loreii. 
Candy Tuft, white rocket. 
6é purple 66 


a crimson ‘é 


ee crown flowered. 
Caterpillars, yellow. 
c.p. Clematis flamula. 
Chrysanthemum, white. 
p. Canterbury Bells, mixed, single. 
p blue, double. 
Cacalia coccinnea and aurea. 
Alba, white, 10 cts. 
p. Cowslip, fine English. 
Crepis, Hawkweed. 
ae Silver. 
Purple. 
Yellow. 
Cyanus, major and minor. 
-¢ new striped, 10 cts. 
c. Cypress Vine, crimson. 
white, 10 cts. 
Carthamus Tinctorius. 
Catchfly, red and white. 
Centauria Americana. 
‘* Benedicta, Blessed Thistle. 
‘¢ Moschata, Sweet Sultan. 
Celosia, Cockscomb. ; 
‘¢ Macrocephala gigantea. 
Spicata rosea. 
crimson dwarf. 
Centranthus Macrosiphon. 
af Nanus, dwarf. 
Albus, white. 
Chrysanthemum, tri-color. 
New Golden. 
Venustum. 
Burridgeanum. 
Clarkia, integripetala. 
‘¢  Marginata. 
Nerieflora, double. 
elegans and pulchella. 


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Clintonia, elegans, blue. 
OG pulchella. 
Atrocinera. 
Cleome grandiflora, Spider Plant. 
Coix lachryma, Job’s Tears. 


Collinsia, bi-color. 
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Alba. 

Marmorata. 

Multicolor. 

Commelina Ceelestis. 

Convolvulus, major, Morn’g-glory. 
“ minor, sey’l varieties. 

tri-color. 

Didiscus Cceruleus, 10 cts. 

Delphinium Cardiopetalum. 


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ge grandiflorum. 
p. Delphinium, Barlowii. 
Pp. ge Hybridium. 


h.p. Digitalis, Foxglove. 

os purple and white. 
new spotted. 
yellow, Rosea. 
c. Eccremocarpus scaber, 10 cts. 
Erodium Gruinum. 
Eschscholzia, California Poppy. 
Alba, Tenufolia. 
Crocea, Californica. 
Ethulia Corymbosa. 
Eucnidia Bartonoides, 10 cts. 
Eutoca Multiflora. 
Euphorbia variegata. 
Erysimum Peroffskianum. 
Gaillardia picta. 
Aristata. 
Josephus. 
Alba Marginata. 
Richardsonii. 
Gillia Capitata, blue. 
Alba, white. 
Tri-color, three-colored. 
p. Gentiana Acaulis. 
p- es Asclepidea, 10 cts. 
Godetia Rubicunda. 


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- Godetia Lepida. 
as Venosa. 
Gourds, (Cucurbita. ) 
a Egg-shaped. 
3: Bottle, or Calabash. 
Es Club-shaped. 
ge Mock Orange. 
Gypsophila elegans. 
e. Hyacinth Beans, dark purple. 


c. &é é 


GARDEN CALENDAR. 


p. Linum Lewisii. 


c. Loasa Aurantiaca, 10 cts. 
h.p. Lobelia Cardinalis. 


2 Erinus. 

3 Marmorata. 

= Ramosa. 

x Gracilis erecta, 10 cts. 


c. Lophospermum Scandens 10 cts. 


e cc Hendersonii, 10 cts. 


white flowered. Lotus Jacobzeus. 


h.p. Honeysuckle Chineseevergreen. Lupinus, mixed. 


Helianthus, Sun-flower. 


a Californian. 

32 Nana, dwarf. 

me Green centered. 
p. Hesperis Matronalis, Sweet. 

a Rocket. 

“6 Tristis. 


Hibiscus Thunbergia. 

s¢ Africanus. 
hp. “palustris: 
Iberis, see Candytuft. 
Ice Plant, Mesembryanthemum. 
Inopsidium acaule. 
c. Ipomeea Burridgii, crimson. 
Coccinnea, scarlet. 
“Nil, sky-blue. 
<¢ Limbata, 10 cts. 
Michauxii. 


. Ipomopsis elegans, scarlet. 
«Alba striata. 
Kaulfussia Amelloides. 
es Rosea. 
Larkspur, Dwarf rocket. 
ee hyacinth flowered. 


1 ae Bee. 
Leptosiphon Androsaceus. 
2 Aureum. 
és Densiflorus albus. 


Limnanthes Douglassil. 
Lisianthus Rusygelianus. 
-h.p. Linari Perezi. 


<¢ Hederacea, ivy-leafed. 


*¢ Cruikshankii, variegated. 

‘¢  Hartwegii: 

‘¢ - Hybridus. 

‘¢ —- Dunnettii. 

‘¢ - Subcarnosus. 

‘- “Sulphureus. 

ce iriccolor: 
p. Lychnis Albus, white. 
p- ‘¢ — Chalcedonica. 
io ‘<= Dwarf rose. 
Mathiola or ten week stock. 


- Malcomia, bi-color. 


Malope, trifidia. 
‘ss Albiflora, white. 
‘6 Grandiflora. © 
Martynia, fragrans. 
Marigold, Dwarf French. 


Mesembryanthemum. 
ee Album white. | 
3: Ice Plant. 
cs Glabrum, Dew. 
a Tri-color. 
Mignonette, sweet scented. 
«sarge flowering. 
Mirabilis jalapa, Marvel of Peru. 
26 Pigmy dwarf. 
ee Large African. 
er Ranunculus. 


Nasturtium, dark crimson. 
ce dwarf, crimson. 
& < s scarlet. 

Nemesia floribunda. 


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Nemesia Compacta, elegans. 
Nemophilla, or Grove Love. 


KG Discoidalis. 

$s Insignis, blue. 
us Maculata. 

ee Marginata. 


Nicotiana Tabacum. 
Nigella Damascena. 


“ “ Nana. 


Nolana prostrata. 
<a AT Da. 


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Pyrethrum Roseum. 
Salpiglossis picta. 

$6 yellow. 

és coccinnea. 
Solanum texanum. 
Scabiosa Major. 
ce. Scarlet Runner Bean. 
Shortia Californica. 
p. Sweet William. 
p. Sweet William, new dark. 
Schizanthus, pinnatus. 


Nyctarina Capensis. cs Grahamii. 
Obeliscaria Pulcherima. GG Grandiflora oculatus. 
hp. *@nothera Grandifiora. ce Humilis. 

a Bistorta Veitcheana. ‘6 Priestii. 

Ge Drummondii. “ Venustus. 

cc o¢ Nana. Scorzen tingitana. 


Palafoxia texana. 
Papaver, or Poppy. 
<¢ Carnation Poppy. 
«¢ Double White. 
‘| -Tnvolucratum maximum. 
«¢ Oriental. 
‘¢ Ranunculus. 
“ Somniferum, opsium. 
p. Penstemon, fine mixed, 10 cts. 
Perilla Nankinensis. 
Petunia, Purple. 
7 White. 
Phacelia Congesta. 
ec. Phaseolus Multiflora. 
p. Pinks, Pheasant’s Hye. 


ip, <a Belen. 

ip...  Mountam: 

b, ~ “ . Red Japan: 

b. = t) (Ohiva sor tadian. 


Phlox Drummondii. 
Platystemon Californizum. 
Podolipis Gracilis. 
Pomegranate Melon. 

h.p. Potentilla, mixed. 


Portulaca, white, scarlet, crimson. 


.Portulaca, yellow, orange, striped. 


t. Sensitive Plant. 
Senecio elegans, Jacobea. 
es rs Double purple. 
OB ‘s us white. 
Silene Pseudo Atocion. 
‘<¢ Pendula Alba. 
‘cS Regia. 
‘ Rubella Alba. 
S\,eet Peas, Painted Lady. 


ee Everlasting. 
oC Scarlet Tangier. 
¢ mixed. 

e. Thunbergia Alata. 

c. ee Alba. 

Cc. ee Aurantiaca. 

¢. ee Bakerii. 

C: ee mixed. 


Tournefortia, Summer Heliotrope. 
Trifolium Aurantiacum, 
h.p. Valeriana, red and white. 
Venus Looking Glass. 
h 6. Verbascum Pheenicium. 
t. p. Veronica Syriaca. 
Viscaria Occulata. 
‘ Nana. 
Virginian Stock, red and white. 


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Violet Russian, 10 cts. Zinnia, elegans. 
< Sweet, 10 cts. ‘¢ bright scarlet. 
Wallflower blood red. ‘¢ eight colors mixed. 
oC single. cee aw Lites 
Whitlavia Grandiflora, blue. com yellow. 
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Ornamental Grasses. 
FOR BOUQUETS AND DECORATIVE GROUPS. 


Agrostis Pulchella. Eragrostis Namaquensis. 

‘¢ ~ Nebulosa. 3E Senegalensis. . 
Arundo Donax versicolor, Grangea Maderaspatana. 

(Ribbon Grass. ) Gynerium argenteum. 
Avena Sensitiva or Animated Oats. (Pampas Grass,) 25 ets. 
Briza Maxima, Quaking Grass. Lamarkia Aurea. 
‘¢ Gracilis. Sorghum Saccharatum. 

Coix Lachryma. Sorghum Bi-color. 
Elymus Hystrix. Stipa Pinnata, Feather Grass. 


Eragrostis Elegans. (Love Grass) 


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Everlasting Flowers. 
Price, 5 Cts. per p per, except where noted. 
These are desirable for makiig up Winter Bouquets and Wreaths. 
They should be cut when in perfection, and dried slowly in the shade. 


Acroclinium Roseum, 10 cts. ’ Helichrysum Lucidum. : 

«< Album, 10 cts. Helichrysum Macranthum, 10 ets. 
Ammobium Alatum. - Polycolymna Stuartii. 
Gnaphalium Foetidum. Rhodanthe Manglesii. 

Gomphrena Globosa, Purple. Statice Bonduelli. 
6 Alba. <¢- Sinuata. 
cc Orange. Xeranthemum, purple. 
¢ Striped. a6 white. 
Helichrysum Album. ac yellow. 
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Bedding Plants and Florists’ Flowers, 


BEDDING PLANTS are suchas are suitable for planting in the open 
border or flower garden in early summer to bloom till frost; they are 
then taken up and housed, or cuttings obtained from them for next 
season’s planting. 


‘DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 45 


FLORISTS’ FLOWERS are those of which there are many Hybrid 
varieties, annually increased or improved. Of these, the Dahlia is one 
of the most popular. 


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Pen) DA HD TA: 


Of this attractive flower we have several hundred varieties, and are 
constantly adding all the newest and best as they are offered, and 
rejecting older and inferior kinds. Our collection_received the First 
Premium at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Exhibition, 
Sept., 1863. 

Dahlias delight in a rich sandy loam, highly manured with decom- 
posed cow-manure. To insure perfect flowers, mulch during the sum- 
mer with short manure. Thin out superfluous branches, and keep 
them well tied up to strong stakes, firmly driven in the ground at the 
time of planting. The best time for planting is about the first of June, 
and the roots can be preserved during the winter in dry sand, free from 
frost, damp, or fire heat. 

The following twelve varieties have been selected as among the best 

of the recent introductions, and were among the stand of flowers which 
received the First Premium. 

Strong plants will be ready to send out by the Ist. of May. 

Twelve first class Dahlias price 50 cts. each or five dollars per dozen. 
Aihlete.—Rosy lilac fine. 

Celine.—Maroon purple, extra large. 

Charivari.—Yellow, striped and dotted carmine. 

Duke of Wellington.—Maroon edged with deep rose. 

Ebene.—purplish carmine, fine. 

Mad lle Dardenne.—Pale flesh with yellow centre. 

Madam Berreaud.—Orange scarlet. 

Madam Mezard.—Lilac, profusely striped with deep crimson. 

Oblata.—Pure white, very double and fine. 

Ophelia.— White, shaded yellow, and striped with scarlet. 

Wacht am Rhein.—Dark maroon in the centre, shading off to carmine 
and pale rose, and frequently nearly white at the tip of petals. 

Victor de Magenta.—Yellow, slightly tipped with rosy salmon. 

The following twenty sorts are offered as a good selection, and can 
be supplied either in dry roots or plants, at the option of the purchaser. 
Price 30 cents each. $3.00 per dozen. 

Ariana.—Lilac, globular form, superb. | 

Beauty of the Grove.—Buff, edged with crimson. 
Carminata Siriata.—Blush, striped with crimson. 
Crepuscula,—Orange red. 


44 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Col. Backer.—Clear sulphur yellow. 

Duchess of Wellington.—Creamy yellow, dwarf. 

Fanny Dodd.—Pure white. 

Grand Duke Nicolaiewitch.—-Brilliant carmine. 

Joshua Longstreth—Unsurpassed rosy lilac, large. 

Kossack.—Dark scarlet, fine. 

King of Dahlias.—Lilac shaded with crimson, superb. 

Lady Catheart.—White, tipped with delicate lilac. 

Monseigneur Sibour.—Peach lilac, extra fine. 

Mrs, Turner.—Fawn color, with yellow at the base of the petals, novel. 
Madam de St. Laurent.—Light crimson, mottled and striped with white. 
Othello.—Dark purple. 

Oeillet Parfait.—Yellow, striped with scarlet, dwarf. 

Roi du Portugal.—Scarlet, globular form. 

Reine de Prusse.—White, edged with dark maroon. 

Triumph de Roubaiz.—Amber, shaded with rose and tipped with white. 


LILIPUTIAN OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. 


This novel section includes a class of varieties distinguished by a 
profusion of elegant miniature blossoms, remarkable for their symmetry 
of form and beauty of colors. They will be found useful in forming 
Bouquets, Baskets or Vases of cut flowers. 


Price of Plants, 30 cents each, $3 per dozen. 


§=&>>A limited number of roots can be furnished on early application. © 
Auerbach.—Orange, with bronze shade. 
Deutscher Goldfink.—Golden-yellow with orange-red tip, extra. 
Dr. Schwebbes.—Deep Scarlet. 
Damen-Roeschen.—Beautiful rose. 
Gretchen Von Dieskau.—Buff, tipped with white. 
Grenoble.—Bright carmine. 
Gruss an Zwickau.—Blood-red. 
Hertha Von Bonin.—Purplish-violet on white ground. 
Kleine Braut.—White, tipped with carmine. 
<¢  Elsternixe.—Pale rose. 
Kleiner Gerngross.—White, shaded with lilac. 
‘¢ ~— Gotthold.— Rose, shaded with purple. 
‘6 Hermann. 
Kleines Goldiicht.—Yellow, with scarlet. 
Kind der Treue.—Pale rose, white centre. 
Othello.—Dark maroon. 
Racine.—Maroon. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 45 


THE VERBENA. 


The Verbena is now our most useful and popular bedding plant; yet 
for want of the proper soil, mau, fail to grow it to perfection. _ Fre- 
quent change of soilis necessary. A fresh, sandy loam, enriched with 
well-rotted manure, or sods from a pa ture-field, thrown up with cow 
manure, and well-rotted before using, we have found the best. A sim- 
ple plan, when it is not practicable to renew the entire bed, is to dig 
holes about one foot square and deep, wherever a plant is desired, and 
fill up with fresh soil, as above named. 

If a fine Fall bloom of the Verbena is desired, it will be necessary 
to make a second planting about the beginning of August; plants for 
this purpose may be obtained by layering shoots in small pots, sunk in 
the ground along side the parent plant, and watered daily in dry weather; 
they will be ready for transplanting in about three weeks. 

We herewith givea list of the most choice new varieties. Those 
marked with a (D) are our own seedlings. 


List No.1. $2.00 per dozen. 25 cents each. 
ApmiIRAL Farragut, (D.)—Blood-red, white eye. 
Bextmont Beaury, (D.)—White, flaked with purple. 
Bive Beauty.—Deep bluish purple, white eye. 
Betia.—Fine rose, large. 
DazzuE.——Light scarlet, with crimson eye. 
Decorator.—Brilliant scarlet, white eye. 
Gen’t Rosecrans, (D.j)—Rosy scarlet, white eye. 

‘< Grant, (D.)—White, striped with blue, extra. 
InIMITABLE.—Light bluish violet, white eye. 
SNowwReATH.—Pure white, free grower. 

Star or THE UnIoN.—White and lavender blue, cross. 
Tar BRIDE, (D. )—Blush-white, large and fine form. 


List No.2. $1.50 per dozen. 15 cents each. $1.00 per dozen with- 
out names. 

Baccuus,—Dark maroon, white eye. 

BELLE or Harrrorp.—Violet purple, white eye. 

BuiusHiIng Bripe.—Blush, crimson centre. 

Guorie DE Varise.—Brilliant scarlet, purple centre. 

Hon. Miss Nevitits.—Deep violet-purple. 

Isaac BucHaNnAN.—Bluish lilac, very fragrant. 

TvanHor.—Rosy scarlet, white eye. 

Mrs. Wooprurr.—Brilliant scarlet, large and fine. 

Sonrerino, (D.)—Rosy carmine, lemon eye. 


Tuutis.—Violet blue, white eye. “ 
Purniry.—Pure white. 
Vivip, (D.)—Scarlet, white eye. 


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DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 


20 cents each. $1.00 for the Six. 
Double Petunias are among the recent novelties. They are not as 
robust as the single varieties, but answer quite well for bedding out. 
The following are the best: 


Crimson Perfectton.—Crimson. Beauty.-—-Rosy carmine, white stripe. 
Gen'l M’Clellan.—Purple, blotched Wm. Rollison.-—Rose. 
with white. Van Houtu.—Rosy purple. 


Madam Miellez.—ULarge white. 


SINGLE PETUNIAS. 

20 cents each. $1.00 for the six. 
Buchanan’s New Blotched Hybrid. 
Forget-me-Not, (D.)—Amaranth rose, striped with white. 
Prince of Wales.—Deep crimson. 
Purpurea Marginata, (D.)—Purple, edged with white. 
Union, (D.)—Brilliant crimson, flaked and striped with white. 
Zouave.—Deep crimson, blotched with white. 


TvA INGE AGNAGS 
$2.00 per dozen. 20 cents each. 


This isa plant of easy cultivation, free-blooming, and weil adapted 
for either bedding or pot-culture, withstanding extremes of heat and 


drought. 

Alba Grandiflora.—W hite. Lutea Superba.—Sulphur. 
Crocea Superba.—Orange. Snowball.—W hite. 

Grand Sultan.—Scarlet. Gigantea.—Purple and yellow. 


Comtesse Morny.—Blush and rose. 

Dr. Demange—Buff yellow and rose. 

Fillonit.—Yellow, bordered with purple. 

Surpasse 1 Abbe Trouvais.—Lilac, bordered with yeilow. 
Celestina Philomele.—Orange yellow. 

Garibaldi.—Lilae. 

Fulgens Mutabalis.—Scarlet. 

Mirabilis.—Beautiful orange. 


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HELIOTROPES. 
$1.50 per dozen. 15 cents each. 


The Heliotrope is a universal favorite. No boquet is considered 
perfect without it. It is a constant bloomer—blooming alike freely in 
the summer as a bedding plant, or in pots during the winter in the 
green-house. 


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Grandiflorum.—Pale lilac. Beauty of the Boudoir.—Bluish lilac, 
Gem.—Dark-bluish lilac. dwarf. 

Souvenir de Liege.—Lilac and white. Belle of Jersey City.—Lilac, dwarf. 
Voltaireanum.—Bluish purple. Acubeefolia.—Variegated foliage, 25 
Jean Mesmer.—Bluish lavender. cents. 


Petit Negress.-—Dark purple, dwarf. 
ZONALE GERANIUMS. 


These are commonly called “Scarlet” or ‘‘ Horse Shoe Geraniums,”’ 
on account of the peculiar mark on the foliage of many of the plants. 
For beauty, brilliancy, and continued bloom, they cannot be excelled; 
they are among our most desirable bedding plants. The following can 
be recommended. Price $1.00 for the six. 

Auber Henderson..—Blush white. Cerise Unique.—Cherry. 
Bishop Stowe.—Scarlet, fine foliage. Kingsbury Pet.—Salmon. 
Hendersonii.—Pure white. Vivid.—Scarlet, white eye. 


_ VARIEGATED-LEAVED GERANIUMS. 
25 to 50 cents each. 


Flower of the Day.—Scarlet flowers, white edged foliage. 
Alma.—Fine scarlet flowers, white edged foliage. 
Henders ni.—Large scarlet flower, pure white edge. 
Countess of Warwick.—Cherry flower, foliage white edged. 
Manglesi. oN hybrid variety, foliage white, variegated. 
Culford Beauty.—Foliage variegated with white, and stained with faint 
purple. 
HYBRID BEDDING AND SCENTED LEAF GERANIUME. 
20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen, except when otherwise priced: 
Capitatum.—Rose-scented. 
ee —Major, pretty cut leaf, highly scented. 
Lady Plymouth.—Variegated Rose Geranium, 50 cts. 
Denticulatum.—Large cut leaf, rose-scented. 
Odoratissinum.—Apple-scented, spicy apple perfume, 25 cts. 
ve —Erectum, or nutmeg-scented. 
Quercifolium Eximium.—Oak-leaved. 
fvy-leaved.—Pretty trailing var. 
Tomentosum.—Velvety leaves, strong perfume of Peppermint, 25 cts. 
Shrubland Pet.—Dwarf, sweet-scented var. 


GAZANIA SPLENDENS. 
Conspicuously beautiful on account of the unusual size and brilliancy, 
- and the richly contrasted colors of its flowers, added to its dwarf and 

compact yet free habit of growth. 20 cents each. 


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ERYTHRINA CRISTH-GALLI, 


OR CORAL PLANT. 


A magnificent plant, producing its crimson pea-shaped flowers on > 
spikes eighteen inches long. Plant thenyin the garden in May, and 
they will flower profusely three or four times in the course of the sum- 
mer. They may be taken up in the fall, and kept in perfect preserva- 
tion during winter, in a dry cellar, the roots covered with half-dry 
earth. When taken up, the branches should be well cut back. We 
have a large plant, which has been treated in this manner for the last 
ten years. Price, from 50 cts, to $1.00 each, according to size. 


IOCHROMA WARSCEWICZI. 


A desirable green-house plant, suitable for bedding, with long tube- 
shaped flowers, of a bluish-purple color, blooming freely throughout 
the whole year. Price, 25 cts. each. 


THE PAMPAS GRASS.—(Gynerium Argentewm.) 

The most magnificent of Grasses, with long terminal silvery plumes, 
throughout the late summer and autumn months. With some protec- 
tion it has stood the winters near Philadelphia; but it is safer to lift it - 
in the autumn. 25 to 50 cts. each. 


TRET OMA UNARIA. 


A splendid half-hardy summer and autumn flowering plant, with 
stately fiower-scapes and magnificent terminal dense spikes of rich 
orange-red flower-tubes. They may be taken up in the falland potted, 
and placed in a cool green-house, pit, or cellar. 50 cts. 


PANSY OR HEART’S EASE. 


We have an unrivalled collection, which has received the first prize 
from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for six years in succession. 
Extra fine plants, in pots, : : - per dozen, $2.00 
Second choice, F ; ; : ‘ es 1.25 
Sigh, VoL Ae 

Are all more cr less desirable for bedding purposes, as well as for 


green-house culture. 
Splendens.—(Scarlet Sage,) $1.50 per doz. : : each, 15 cts 


Splendens Gordonii.—Dwarf, scarlet, : : : ZS 
Patens.—Large azure-blue, free bloomer, . : eer 
Tri-color.—Three colored, neat and pretty, - - <7 hS20 
Coccinnea Splendens.—Scarlet, free bloomer, . : reoUEAD 
Gesneriflora.—Rosy scarlet, : ‘ : : oa «28 


Rosea.—Rose-colored, : Woe. PIR ¢ of sey Abe 


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Miscellaneous Summer Bedding Plants. 


Free bloomers, desirable for flower-borders. Those marked * are 
hardy. 


. ALoysIA CITRIODORA, or lemon-scented verbena, each.. ............ 20 
*ANTIRRAINUM, or Snap-dragon, 12 splendid varieties, per doz...... $1.50 
Nerina Ni ERO ANNE, Liohit Obey a2). ic ucla <siacceess « soeiesieis a cesicsees 1.00 
ADV SSUMG (OME ET MGV SSUMs)...c. science sncociaseasenae seneecnsieisraeenciseese 1.00 

See Foutis VARIEGATA, pretty variegated foliage...........+. 1.50 
AMARANTHUS, sp., very pretty, foliage red, yellow and green...... 1.50 
*BELLIS Perennis, (Daisy,) double crimson, pink and white...... 1.00 
JUPHEA PLATYCENTRA, scarlet flowering, dwf. compact habit...... 1.50 
Canna InpicA, Indian shot plant, scarlet......... cc... s.cceeees each, .20 
CANNA WARSCEWICZI, deep blood Lred.......ccccecseceeceeecees soccer ee .20 
CARNATIONS, tree or monthly, a splendid collection.............. ee O00 
FARFUGIUM- GRANDE, variegated foliage.............00.scceeeeesece fe 25 
FErvERFEW, double white daisy-like flower.................. per dozen, 1.50 
GAILLARDIA PIcTA, orange and CYriIMSOD...........c cc. eeeecenes ee 1.00 
Losexia Erinus Speciosa, bright blue, pretty............... se 1.50 
MiGNoNETTE, large flowering, sweet-scented............ 0.00 eens 1.50 
AMOS FOF MONKEY: MOWED cec.csccccecsacsetoececcecesiocsersetscss each, 15 

pe Moscmamus, Musk plant... 200.00). 0s.e eee. cee 66 .10 
Nasromimmunnr. trieel ome Mhwinb ... svocsccssceadcsccaecscscaes castes és 15 
NIEREMBERGIA GRaciILis, lilac, free bloomer............... per dozen, 1.00 
*PINKS, LAvRA WILMER, white, maroon, centre.......... be 1.59 
PuHLtox DrumMonpil, choice varieties...... pitaaiosd sislarerst dialed Oh 1.00 
PeETUNIAS, finest mixed varieties. bibs. Shaner ae 1.50 
*PLUMBAGO CaAPENsis, clusters of Weis pine iwels S ieieae eee each,  .25 
aC LaRpPENTA, clusters of deep blue flowers............ ae .20 
*PRIMULA VERIS, or English Polyanthos................. per dozen, 1.50 
PVR ONKG A NING TM OMAS MIN: DIUC 5... 0c2ac sale scams secessonucessges each, 25 
os ee VARIEGATA, Variegated foliage..............ccceeees ap 25 
VERBENAS, good varieties without names..............066 per dozen, 1.00 
Wana hosmancanady Amba: Periwinkle... .sc2..¢.ccdsececssssess cece ce each, .15 
NEW DOUBLE PORTULACA, Plants of this novel- 
ty true from cugtings; Cach..... 5.2... e esses. ee oeane. 25 


SUMMER CLIMBERS. 


Six Varieties for $1.00. 

These are very useful for temporary decoration, growing luxuriantly 
during the season, and well adapted for clothing unsightly places. 
COB SCANDENS...Large purple, bell-shaped flowers, of vigorous 

growth; price 20 te 50 cents each, according to size. 


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IPOMCA LEARII...Large bright blue, 20 cents. 

LOPHOSPERMUM HENDERSONII....Rose color. 

LOASA LATERITIA...Orange, star-shaped flower. 

MAURANDIAS, var...White, blue, pink, very graceful, rapid climbers. 
THUNBERGIAS, (of soris,)...White, buff, and orange. 


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Hardy Herbaceous Plants. 


In addition to the varieties already enumerated, there is a large 
class of hardy plants, free blooming, suitable for the flower borders ; 
indeed, they are indispensable to keep up a continuous bloom and yari- 
ety. Prominent among these are the 


es 


CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
$2.00 per dozen. 


This favorite autumn flower, since the addition of so many choice 
varieties, has become still more popular. The Dwarf or Pompone sorts 
are sufficient themselves to form a choice bouquet, such is the variety 

‘of color and form embraced by them. The Pompones are particularly 
suited to pot-culture, while both large and dwarf are perfectly hardy; 
and form beautiful objects in the open garden. 


LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES. 


AURORA...Fine yellow. KENILWORTH...Lilac, yellow tip.» 
GLOIRE DE MT. ROUGE...Orange. COQUETTE...Rosy blush. 
MAD. GUILLAUME...Silvery rose. GOLDEN QUEEN OF ENGLAND... 


AIME FERIERE....Silvery white. Pale yellow, fine form. 
ALARM...Rich crimson. REMUS...Bronzy red. 
COMPETITION....Pure white. HERMIONE...Blush. 

MT. ATNA...Large fiery red. TEMPLE OF SOLOMON...Yellow. 


M’LLE ELIZA VERDIRER... Lilac. 


POMPONE OR LILIPUTIAN VARIETIES, 
SOLEIL p’OR....Golden yellow. FAVORITA...White, yellow centre. 


BOB....Crimson. ZOE FEILLE...Rosy lilacand white 

DORIA...Orange yellow. ARIEL...Purplish lilac. 

LOUISE HONARETY...Crimson LAURA...Dark purplish crimson. 
on a yellow base. THERESITA...Deep lilac. 

FLEURETTE....Fine crimson. TRIANON...Yellow,crimson centre, 


LA FIANCE....Pure white. dwarf. 


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ASMODKEUS...Fiery red. ROI DE LILLIPUT...Maroon. 
MISS TILTERED...Karly white. COQUETTE...Deep rose. 
MINIATURE...Orange red. SOLFATERKE... Light yellow. 
MAD. DE CASTLEBAJAC, RAGOZZA...Yellow, rosy tip. 


Blush, yellow tip’d with lilac. 


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PHLOX. 
(Hardy Perennial.) 


The beauty of the Phlox is not yet sufficiently known and esteemed. 
For their brilliant trusses of flowers, comprising all shades of color, 
from white to crimson, striped and mottled, they have few, if any su- 
periors among hardy perennial plants. They should be divided and 
replanted, in fresh prepared soil, each alternate year. 

We have a large collection of all the finest new varieties. Price, 25 
cents each. $2.50 per dozen. 


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PENSTEMONS. 


p@s> The following varieties are among the finest thus far intro- 
duced. Price $1.00 for the six. 


PURPUREA SUPERBA, WILLIAM PFITZER, 
MONS. PERRAS, COMTE DE LAMBERTEYE, 
VICTORY, ISIS. 


DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM. 
(Perennial Larkspur.) 


One of the finest, hardy herbaceous plants in cultivation, flowers in 
spikes of the most brilliant deep blue, marked by a white spot in the 
centre of each floret. They will flower, if not allowed to produce 
seed, from July to November. Price 15 cents each. $1.50 per dozen. 

DELPHINIUM MONS. MEUNER.—Differing from the above in 
being more dwarf, and a lighter shade of blue. Price 25 cents each. 


PRIMULA ACAULIS CANDIDISSIMA PLENA. 
(Double White Primrose.) 


We have a few plants to offer this season of this favorite flower. It 
succeeds best in a cold frame or cool green-house, and is now (Janu- 
ary) in bloom. The flowers are very desirable for bouquets during 
the winter and spring months, being double and pure white. Price 50 
cents each. 

Primuta Acavuis Linzacina Puena.—A double lilac, variety of the 
-above. Price 50 cents each. 


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DOUBLE VIOLETS. 


(Viola Odorata.) 


Another half hardy popular plant, grown extensively for bouquets. 
They succeed best in cold frames, well protected during the severe 
winter weather by mats and shutters. They will also flower freely in 
a cool green-house. 


NEAPOLITAN, light blue, large and fragrant............... per dozen, $1.50 

IMPERATRICE EUGENIE, deep Vidlet..............sceceeecceees a6 1.50 

DOUBDE “WELT Bijcc societies aeaaes ana neease oaenie a ameeeeeen ae a 1.50 
THE ROSE. 


The Rose still maintains its position as the most attractive of flow- 
ers. Every year adds a large number of varieties to our extended 
lists, new at least in nameif not in character; and it shall be our 
especial endeavor, after careful comparisons, to point out such of them 
as show a decided improvement in their leading characteristics over 
pre-existing varieties. 

Our collection of roses is now admitted to be one of the most com- 
plete, having been enriched, by direct importation, with the latest 
popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the 
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufficient evidence of their 
merit. 

A few remarks, also, about dudded, or, as they are commonly called, 
grafted roses, may not be out of place here. There exists a strong 
prejudice against them. Of course, it is not recommended to bud all 
kinds; but there are numerous splendid varieties which appear to 
thrive only when budded on a strong growing stock. Again: newly 
introduced varieties can, at first, rarely be obtained on their own 
roots. The greatest objection to budded roses is the ‘‘suckering”’ of 
the stock, which, if permitted to grow, naturally takes away the 
strength of the plant. When budded on the Manetia Rose, (which is 
the stock now generally used,) they can readily be distinguished by 
the pale green color of the leaves and the brownish-green of their 
stems, armed with formidable thorns; these should be cut away clean 
from the base of starting ; for which purpose, the soil should be re- 
moved a little around the stem. There will be little trouble after the 
first season. 

A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manure, we have 
found the best for roses. 


EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are 
kept in a vigorous, growing condition. To derive the greatést enjoy- 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 58 


ment from rose culture, beds should be prepared exclusively for their 
benefit, and their fertility preserved by yearly top-dressing with well- 
rotted manure. 

Protection. Many of the most desirable of the free blooming roses, 
are liable to injury from severe winters, and are covered with straw, 
etc. to protect them from heavy frosts. The simplest and surest method 
is to bend down the stem, and peg them close to the ground, then 
draw the earth over them, so that they will be covered about one inch 
deep. Where they stand so close as to render it difficult to cover in this 
manner, additional soil or sand should be procured to effect a thorough 
protection. 

Pruning is also very essential to insure a successful bloom from year 
to year. Without this care, the bushes will become feeble, stunted and 
enveloped in thick, half dead brush, and the flowers will be few and 
imperfect. With proper management, on the contrary, the plants may 
be kept healthy, vigorous, and afford yearly a profusion of fully de- 
veloped and beautiful flowers. 

The simplest form of training is in the form of a bush, as shown in 
fig. 1. 


5, N 
aR Lon 
es PAZ AF eng 
NS ST a ei 


Fig. 2. 


For the management of such, the chief requisites are the yearly ap- 
plication of old manure, cutting out old wood, and leaving the new and 
best shoots. 

Tree, or Standard Roses, are greatly admired when well trained, but 
they require much care. A specimen is shown in figure 2. They are 
usually made by budding on vigorous standards, about two feet high. 
The buds, when growing, form the head. 


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Pillar Roses can be formed by training strong 
growing varieties on the trunk of a small tree 
of cedar or other durable wood, the branches 
being cut within eight or ten inches of the stem. 
Strong growing shoots are formed by first giv- 
ing a strong root to the rose, by means of a rich 
soil and good culture, and then cutting back 
freely. Nothing can be finer than the effect 7% 
produced by the blooming of a plant each of 
the Queen of Prairies and Baltimore Belle, both < 
trained together onone pillar. Figure 3 is part 
of a rose-pillar, with the growth complete, and 
in full bloom. 

Some of the Hybrid perpetual roses are, from §, 
their vigorous growth, delightful fragrance and Sf 
free blooming qualities, admirably adapted for 
training as above; it is however only under 
good culture and management, that we would 
recommend them—the most suitable for this 
purpose are, Auguste Mie, Baronne Prevost, Lord Raglan, La Reine, 
Madam Laffay. 


SELECT NEW ROSES. 


HYBEID, PERPETUAL OR REMONTANT. 


Altesse™ Impermal, Mery, Crimson, fine ........:.0....sesesen epee ere each, 75 
Beauty of Waltham, bright, rosy crimson, cupped, large, vigorous 

SMO WL. comme ee st .c nce secea cee seecee wciencaees uae rc eee each, $1.50 
Hugene Appert, rich dark crimson........ aldessesls Suldemaceeee secstoasnass Pigtare 
Emperor de“Maroc, darkevelvety maro0n.......- .<0tssuese=seeeereess ses 7 
General Washington, brilliant red, large, full and fine form........ o A200 
Henrietta Dubus, violet purple, shaded beautifully, imbricated... 1.00 
Lord Elgin, dark purple, shaded with crimson.................00:0 sees 78 
Madam Charles Wood, vivid crimson, beautifully shaded with ~ 

purple, flowers of; immense) (SIZE... 0.05. Gessececsmsccnr seeseeesnaeose 1.00 
Madam Charles Crapelet, cherry red, fine........... Dislea sae Se Sasa caer 1.00 
Madamoiselle Bonnaire, pure white, free......... AapeE pospsaue sas 3288 eese, 1 U0 
Marechal Vaillant, purplish red, large and fine................ccc000 00 1.00 
Reimeides; Vaoleties, violet purple, red centre... 202... c2ccccuesaceseeels 1.00 
Triumph a? Alencon, large red.......ss-secrecsessseencecccnscccconceeccneees ose 


Victor Verdtex; Nance, fulliearmine......-<.ssces-ass veeacsterse eae asee Sage ee 


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CHOICH OLDER VARIETIES. 
50 cents each. $5.00 per dozen. 


Auguste Mie, large rose. Lane, light pink. 

Baron Prevost, superb rose. La Reine, large rose. 

Cardinal Patrizzi, velvety crimson. Lion des Combats, dark red. 
Comte Bobrinsky, deep crimson. L’Enfant de Mt. Carmel, purple. 


Duchess of Orleans, pink. Lord Raglan, large crimson. 
Dr. Arnal, bright rosy red. Mad. Laffay, dark red. 
Hugene Sue, pale rese. Mad. Rivers, pale rose. 
Geant des Battailles, scarlet. Peeonia, crimson red, large. 
Gen. Jacquiminot, crimson. Pius [X, crimson purple. 
Jacques Lafitte, rosy carmine. Prince Albert, dark crimson. 
Jules Margottin, carmine. Prince Leon, resy crimson. 


Souvenir d’Levison Gower, dark rose. 
Triomphe de L’Exposition, large red crimson. 

BOURBON ROSES.—This class contains some of our choicest ever- 
blooming roses. They require but a slight protection. Price 25 to 50 
cents each. 


Empress Eugenie, pale rese. Marquise de Balbiano, carmine. 
Hermosa, pink. Mad. Bosanquet, blush. 
Souvenir de Malmaison, blush. Sir Jos. Paxton, crimson. 


BENGAL, CHINESE, or DAILY.—The brilliant colors of many 
roses of this class, as well as their constant blooming and dwarf habit, 
render them great favorites for window-gardening and winter-bloom- 
ing; they are also equally adapted for the flower-bed or pot-culture. 
The follewing six select sorts are the most desirable. Price 25 cents 
each : 

Abbe Moiland, reddish purple. Indica Alba, (White Daily.) 
Archduke Charles, changeable. Louis Philippe, crimson, rose 
Kugene Beauharnais, crimson. centre. 

Pink Daily. 

TEA SCENTED ROSES.—To the free blooming habit of the Bengal 
section, the Tea Scented Rose adds the delicious perfume which gives 
them their title. While they are not so hardy north of this latitude as 
the classes already noticed, if covered, they will stand the most severe 
winters. The following are desirable. Price 25 to 50 cts. each. 


America, creamy yellow. Saffrano, saffron yellow. 
Bougere, blush pink. Mad. Bravay, pure white, 
Cels, blush, free bloomer. <¢ Faleot, saffron, 50c. 
Canary, yellow, 50c. ‘¢ Willermoz, white. 
Devoniensis, creamy white. ‘¢ Damazin, blush, 50c. 


Gloire de Dijon, blush and yellow. Souvenir d’un Amie, large rose. 


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NOISETTE ROSES.—These roses are free-blooming, flower in 
clusters, of taller habit than the foregoing classes; some of them are 
very fragrant, and many of them are quite hardy, and adapted for train- 


ing to trellisses and pillars. Six choice varieties, $2.00. 


Amie Vibert, pure white. Jaun Desprez, rosy buff. 
‘Mad. Deslonchamps, blush. La Pactole, pale yellow. 
Fellenberg, crimson. Ophire, buff. - 

Jacques Amyot, rosy lilac. Phaloe, buff and rose. 


MOSS ROSES. 


50 cents each. 


White Moss, in clusters. ‘Etna, bright crimson. 
Princess Adelaide, rosy lilac. Salet, rose, perpetual. 
Lane, very large rose. Mad. Ed. Ory, rosy crimson, perp’. 


CLIMBING OR PILLAR ROSES. 


25 to 50 cents each. 


Baltimore Belle, blush. Monstrosa, pink. 
Queen of Prairie, deep pink. Musk, cluster, white. 
Greville, changeable. White Microphilla, waxy white. 
Lady Byron, pink. Sir-Walter Scott, dark rose. 
Lamarque, creamy white. Gloire de Rosamene, scariet. 

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? L 
Summer Flowering Bulbs. 
B@S> The most prominent in this section are the rare and beautiful 


French Hybrid Gladioius. 


They are the most stately and effective of the whole genus; being 
of a robust erect growth, with green sword-shaped leaves and magnificent 
flower scapes, rising from three to five feet in height. The colors 
comprise the most brilliant of orange, scarlet, and vermillion tints 
upon yellow and orange grounds, including a graduated scale of inter- 
mediate shades, from;white with rosy blush and salmon rose tints, to a 
salmon-red and nankeen ; from blush-white with purple crimson throat, — 
and marginal streaks of pink, to light rosy-salmon grounds, with flakes 
of deep carmine. A succession of bloom may be had from July to 
September, by planting at intervals from April to June, reserving the 
strongest bulbs for the latest planting. Their culture is very simple; 
they will grow in any ordinary garden-mould, but succeed best in good 
earth, manured with well-rotted horse-dung. The bulbs are taken up 
in the fall and placed in a dry cellar, protected from frost. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


ACHILLE...Currant red, white line in the middle of each divi- 


EDULIA...White stained with violet, medium size, fine open 


57 


SLUM ee sean taRe S eia tis ea anes SEONG HENLE PRC wPLICh otalclels aiatelelane's aieibcte each, $1.00 
ADONIS...Light rosy salmon, carmine Margin...........s.eeee as 310) 
ADELE SOUCHET...White-flamed rosy carmine.............. 3.00 
AGLA...Bright-shaded salmon, large..............0cccscesceseses oo 25 
AMEABTBUS aViermillions scarlet. .12.:..4...-lescncesecseasbeescesns 20 
ANATOLE oo. violet, spotted with 

SUG IM TA se lee tora ola la!<(cleteelcic's Soise/ « slo's. cio os eieylevie episiniaisislacine eiajini’e ee 75 
ARISTOTE...Light rose, purplish crimson stripes... xe .25 
ARCHIMEDE...Large rich-flamed salmon red.................. se 25 
BELLE GABRIELLE....Rosy lilac, flamed with bright rose, 

Meare Me HCC LAT OTIM fo 0), cee. cn. ote s once nieciescecele osaoeesis « slacents GG 5.00 
BERTHA RABOURDIN...Pure white, carmine sfain......... od 1.50 
BRENCHILIENSIS...Very fine rich scarlet../........0. 2.00.00 es 20 
CUVIER...Crimson, flamed with purple, large flower, good 

MOMs ee te CMR IE lacie seo tba salidebae vo seioscesace oobeee es 2.00 
CHATEAUBRIAND...Cherry red, light ground, sometimes 

PLOT COs Men we hes 5 Sacsieele coside’s dsah eee wax sanctos «csecec decrees ee 40 
CALENDULACEUS...Bright nankeen yellow...... sabe Wand aoe es .60 
CERES...Pure white, stained with purplish rose, large and 

PUT ie sexes cele onc octetcicheios cl Acide Ge tas sc cre Wolelc ls w'e‘e wicic Wis'sb'e-e'sc'ele statute o be BONE 2: TEAS) 
CALYPSO...Rose, piped and blotched with carmine........ 3G 7d 
CANARY...Clear yellow, shaded with rose..............sceseee Hf .00 
CELINE....Pale rose, mottled with crimson, free flowering, 

SENG “OOM iypaa wrt ep teu dere te ee waddeic aia eee ebolee” bose tec dale ndleee ke 75 
CLEMENCH...White ground, richly feathered with rose and 

CHUM SOMGMAICC Sees So -dwiats se sie osUatisienn Sdewsesee s saueasacensercoenes ge 18 
COMTESSE DE BRESSON... Fine, eas carmine and 

searlet.. Psigee es, et 80 
COURANTI FULGENS.. ee rich dark crimson....::-...... as .20 
COMTE. DE MORNY...Dark cherry, with white blotches... ‘ 1.50 
DAPHNE...Light cherry, with dark stripes........0....:.000 e606 $é 85 
DE CANDOLLHE...Light cherry, blazed with red................ Ge osD 
DEANE bibe-chaledwithud@ark Teds... .ccccechdcoccdssnedacess ge 1.00 
DOCTEUR ANDRY....Very bright orange, beautiful shape.. ‘¢ 85 
DONE IWAN 2 Orange andeiine-TLede.. ) oi 5. 3eseccenscessseeeecencces oe .20 
DR. LINDLEY....Delicate rose, bright rose on the edge of 

petals, flamed with cherry, large and fine.................. oC 4.00 
DUC DE MALAKOFF...Orange red, blazed with lighter 

SMMIPSSu WML’ GYOUMMT. . cise olaccclleccceevccncencss JGeenecieces aC 1.25 

. EDITH...Rose carnation, dark stripes, large................000 se 8d 


58 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


EGERIE... Light orange-colored rose.........cssccecesececsseceees each ~ .45 
EL DORADO...Pure yellow, the inferior divisidns striped 
with rediimeanaiee eee Bee ee Se ne en a 2.00 
HRATO...Pale rose, carmine'stains: Aries hie “ 1.25. 
EUGENIE....Rosy salmon, rose stripe.......c.cc.sscscscstenscosee us 50 
EUGENIE VERDIER....White, violet stripe, fine............... <¢ 3.00 
FLORE...White, shaded with lilac rose, very large and 
CiStIN Cb scc..ci Beers tetera ahs He Ross Jose ase aa eee «4,00 
FANNY ROUGET...Flesh-colored rose........2.esecvesoocescees ce 20 
GALATHE...Nearly white, with carmine stains................ ce 40 
GOLIATH....Large, light red carmine,stains......... eA sé .25 
HELENE...Lilac-tinged white, purple stripes.......s0..c008 “ .50 
HEBE...Salmon-tinted white, flaked with rose............sc000 &6 .50 
IMPERATRICE....Blush-white, striped with purple........... a 50 
JAMES WATT...Light vermillion, large pure white stain, 
striped with’ (0Se.2. serve ne couse beer screed he enee ee tee et 3.00 
JOHN WATERER....Cherry, blazed with red, white stain 
‘striped with rose, large and well-opened flower.......... cc 24.00 
JEANNE D’ARC...White, tinged with rose.................sc0ee sie 00 
LE BARIOLE...Salmon, flaked and blotched with deep pur- 
ple; \ebwart. sae ces eee ees: ERA Ute Nad Ft ne tae 6 15 
LELIA...Peach blossom, stained with lilac.............-----++-- “6 75 
LOUIS VAN HOUTTE...Velvety carmine, spotted with 
purple: ccd ce. at gas nts. ee ae ee eatenesseee x 75 
LORD RAGLAN...Rosy salmon, vermillion spots.............6 ke 60 
LE POUSSIN...Light red, white ground, and very large 
‘white stains on the inferior divisions............ opdaths: 4 82-50 


MADAME HENRIQUE...Creamy white, flaked with purple, <‘ 40 
MADAME RABOURDIN...Rose, flaked with carmine, and 

slightly lined with white in the centre of the petals... “ 3.00 
MADAME ADELE SOUCHET... White, flaked with carmi- 


MALE TOSCO. vais oo aisoie cc ocse ole anise eee Slee ee “s 3.00 
MADAME COUDER...Light carmine, shaded............+.-++- ze .30 
MADAME PAILLET...Carmine and violet............2..c..c0e0 ce .7d 
MADAME BINDER...White, carmine stripe, dwarf............ cs 1.00 
MADAME EUGENE VERDIER...Deep cherry, bright pur- : 

POLC (Sb R IRN oa tea oa ee ee aoe oa wale een elas cf 1.50 
MARIA DUMORTIER...White, slightly streaked with rose 

ARG. WIGLEt DUT Plesk. coc. can sopicn Sones scone nsanse-sosbacseaten aes ce 3.00 
MAZEPPA...Orange rose, large yellow stains striped with 

TOS Cesena cern ne ae Fé 00 
MARIE...White, stained with deep carmine, beautiful........ C 2.50 


MATHILDE DE LANDVOISIN...White, carnation-tinted... “ 70 
MONS. BLOUET...Rose, shaded carmine.........cccececeeeeceees - oe 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


NEPTUNE...Rosy carmine, violet Centre..........c.sscoseceeeecses 
NAPOLEON III....Very bright scarlet, white streak........... 


NINON DE L’ENCLOS...Blush mottled and striped with - 


TOONS OWA cto. toe teense asic ces ele deters cebilee aewietclelsasines sarees 
ORACLE....Cherry rose, brilliant and fine.............ccesseee eee 
OSIRIS... Dwarf, purple stained with white.................. 4 
OPHIR =. Dark: yellows purple: staime, itiitussccsiectsCaeo. doiace 
OTHELLO... Light orange red, dwarf... sre pelcank astra A iates 
PALLAS.. .Bright rose, striped with ase i rose. BE ctes 
PREMICES DE MONTROUGE... Brilliant, red, ‘dua Sid aeets 
PELLONIA....Variegated rose, tinted with carmine............ 
PENELOPE...Large flower, white and carnation.............. 
PRINCE IMPERIAL... White, tinged with flesh color, large 

VG EMC A MIMIMC) UAUMNA 8). 1F epi shese cee cc ce ooscde vaclqoecvesactoasces 
REBECCA White -striped:awith Wace. ol. eeeeseck cscs es eee es 
REINE VICTORIA...Pure white, violet carmine stain, large 

SUING MALIN Cee eeNe CAE oer Gesalate 38s tissc ee doinjpaple  eniewo sie seats tie setes 
RAPHAEL...Deep vermillion centre, lighted with white,... 
REMBRANDT...Very bright deep scarlet..................+00 000 
SOLEATHRE 2. Deeprsulphur: yellow tnck c.ccsss decese ose nsec 
STEPHENSON...Carminate cherry, with white lines, splen- 

did spike, large flower, perfect shape.............c.seseeseee 
ULE URBUS.: Sulphur: yellow, LM. cccctw saedteccscchesoceesses 
TRIOMPHE DE ENGHIEN...Rich crimson, dwarf............ 
VESTA....Pure white, spotted with purplish carmine......... 
VULCAIN... Brilliant dark velvety crimson, purple shade... 
ViCTOR VERDIER... Brilliant dark scarlet, crimson shade, 
VICOMTESS DE BELLEVAL....Carmine and violet.......... 


MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES. 


AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, (African Lilly.)....Blue, 
Wisi? SING TIA coonegadecde go aeHie HU SRAGa aan aan Res pee ae 
AMARYLLIS FORMOSSISSIMA...Jacobean Lilly, rich 
GILISTISOTE. codne Hite Gb o ERC anes melt acti as anna ee Soe nt 
GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS...Brilliant scarlet and or- 
ange—very effective when planted in beds and groups, 
HOXcemesteacis perrdozerr sy -2.,.20: sche He A ES, 
GLADIOLUS FLORABUNDUS...Blush, striped purplish 


EMEA SOA se Ia ea mn et CRUE HREM SOLA lea aE each, 


OXALIS...Summer flowering; suitable for edging flower- 
borders. The varieties are—Zilacena, lilac ; Lasiandra, 
rosy crimson; Ambrose, pearly white; Speciosa, sal- 


WANE CN ais rine.t oe sin Scio se bie Felsen Sas Sela cate cise per dozen, 


00 


20 


.50 


69 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


TIGRIDIA PAVONIA...Red tiger flower........c..2..+ per dozen, .00 
CONCHIFLORA...Shell flowered........... ‘- .50 
TUBEROSE...Double. No garden is complete with- 
out this delightfully fragrant flower; it blooms 
in) September, 10 cents eachs.asnee-cssesstace wanes ees 1.00 
MADERA or Mexican vine... )).-<ch ce. 10 cts. each, « 1.00 
_ 


Hardy Spring Flowering Bulbs. 


In addition to the varieties already enumerated for the decoration 


of the Flower-Garden during the season, there still remains an exten- 
sive class of bulbous-rooted flowers, which are hardy, and require to be 
planted in the Autumn, to insure an early and perfect bloom during the 
Spring months. It is impossible to note the great variety that we can 
offer in this department. ask large assortment is annually imported from 
Holland. They must be planted between the months of September and 
December. The principal varieties are,— 


Crocus, TULIPS, NARCISSUS. 
HYACINTHS, LILIES, Crown IMPHRIALS. 
SNOW-DROPS, JONQUILS, LiLy OF THE VALLEY- 


f@s"For prices and varieties, see Bulbous Root Catalogue. 


HARDY TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 


In this class the PAZONTA holds a prominent position. An immense 
number of new varieties have recently appeared in Europe. The fol- 
lowing twelve are believed to be as distinct and desirable as any which 
are offered. Price, from 25 to 50 cts. each; $4 for the dozen. 
ALBAPLENA... White. Orricinatis...Dark red. 

ComTE DE Parts...Large rosy lilac. Porrsi...Very large, blush. 

Epvutis SupERBA...Rose & salmon. QuEEN VicTort4, large rosy blush. 

Fracrans...Dark rose, fragrant. Rerrvesit...cCrimson purple. 

Humett...Large Pink. TENUIFOLIA, crimson. 

Morasizis...Changeable. WHITLEYII...White fragrant. 

THE DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS is perhaps the most desirable and 
popular tuberous rooted plant. It is perfectly hardy, and is equally 
adapted to out-door planting, or forcing, for early spring blooming. 
It will produce its showy racemes of delicate pink and white heart- 
shaped flowers from February to April in green-house; flowering in 
the open ground in May and June. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


JAPAN LILIES. 


Lilium lancifolium, these superb Lilies are perfectly hardy, flowering 
freely in August and September, forming one of the most striking 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 61 


object in the flower border; bulbs for fall planting can be furnished in 
the autumn, or in pots in the spring, they also flower finely in pots. 


L. Lancrrouium, album, white, each, 76 cts 
Ln ee PUNCTATUM, spotted, ee 75 
L. be RusRrum, white and red, ot 7d 


Green-house Plants, 


The distinction between green-house and hot-house is not so marked 
in our climate as it is in Europe. Our warm summers and bright win- 
ters enable us to cultivate successfully in the green-house many plants 
that are in Europe confined to the hot-house. Still we are convinced 
that in selecting plants, errors are frequently committed, and plants are 
purchased and placed in the green-house that are not capable of flourishing 
in the temperature there maintained, and much disappointment has, in 
consequence, been experienced. We, therefore, offer a brief list of such 
plants as will grow and flower in the green-house, where the temperature 
is not allowed to fall lower than 88 degrees at any time, but where it 
may be allowed to rise 75 or 80 degrees during the day, with bright 
sun. It may also be remarked, that the mode of management influences 
the heat required. Plants inured to dryness will stand a low tempera- 
ture without injury, where the same plants, freely watered and kept in 
a damp atmospliere, would be severely hurt, if not destroyed. 


LIST OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS 


Abutilon, Correas, Lantanas 
Acacias, Coronillas, Linums, 
Azaleas, : Daphnes, Pelargoniums, 
Begonias, Epacris, Primulas, 
Bouvardias, Fuchsias, Salvias, 
Cactus, Gardenias, Stevia, 
Calceolarias, Jasminum, Passiflora, 
Camellias, Habrothamnus, Tropsolums, 
Chorezemas, fleliotropes, Veronicas, 
Cinnerarias, Hetrocentrum Roseum, Vineas. 


A selection made from the many varieties of the above will provide a 
fair amount of blossoms during the whole year. 


WINDOW GARDENING. 

We are indebted to Messrs. Luther Tucker & Son, Albany N. Y. for 
the beautiful illustrations of Ward cases, and Plant cabinet or window 
case, which originally appeared in the Illustrated Annual Register for 
1861; a work published annually by them, and for sale by us. Price 
25 cts:per copy. 


62 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Ward Cases. 


Those who have attempted to cultivate green-house plants in rooms, have 
met with two serious drawbacks. One is the liability to become coated with. 


Fig. 5. 


a long time in common living rooms. 


Case has been constructed. 
It consists essentially in 
covering the plants with 
glass. This protects them 
from dust, and by confining 
the moisture which is con- 
stantly exhaled by the 
leaves, gives them a humid 
atmosphere. It also assists 
materially in equalizing the 
temperature, and shielding 
from the effects of the sud- 
den changes which may oc- 
curintheroom. For these 
reagons, the care of plants 
in these cases, is much di- 
minished. 

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stove heat. For these reasons there are but few plants that will endure for 


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Messrs. L. T. & Son, also publish ‘‘The Country Gentleman,” 
a weekly Journal for the Farm, Garden, and Fire-side, price $2 per 


annum. 


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cast-iron vase of plants with a large bell glass. Fig. 6 is a cast-iron 
basket of plants, without the glass cover. Fig. 7 is the common Ward Case, 
attached to a table, and made about three feet long and two feet wide. The 
glass is nearly two feet high, besides the pyramidal cap. 

A. simpler and cheaper form of construction is shown in fig. 8, (on next 
page,) which is made of wood, and covered with window sash. If well con- 
structed and neatly kept, it will have a very ornamental appearance. When 


The Gardner’s Monthley, Edited by Thos. Meehan, the well known 
Horticulturist, Phila. published by W. G. P. Brinckle, $1.50 per annum. 


64 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


kept in a room subject to cecasional cold below freezing, the proper tempera- 
ture may be maintained by thé following contrivance. Let the pots stand on 
an iron or copper tray, (the pots be- 
ing supported, if heavy, by iron bars,) 
beneath which is soldered a convex 
round piece of sheet copper, so as 
to form a flat boiler beneath the tray. 
A tube through the tray above admits 
filling the boiler and allows the escape 
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heats the water and keeps the plants 
sufficiently warm. 

Winpow Cass, (fig. 9.)—This is similar to the Ward Case, but is placed 
against a window, (a bay window being besi,) and thus receives a strong 
light. It likewise occupies but little space. The shelves may be so made 
that all the water thrown upon them, and over the plants, by means of a 
syringe, runs down through the discharge pipe into the pail. A pan made 
of sheet zinc turned up at the edges, and ecoverimg the floor under the case, 
serves to protect the floor from any drip of water from above. 

AqvarivuM, (fig. 10.)—An interesting ornament for a library or cabinet, is 
a water-tight glass case, supplied with water plants and fish. The water 
planis alone will not flourish, and the water becomes coated with green slime ; 


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but the addition of minute shell-fish and other small aquatic animals, renders 
the water clear, and each causes the other to thrive. Some skill and expe- 
rience are necessary to adjust the proper number or quantity of each, for 
their best success 


6 Ss 
The Horticulturist, and Journal of Rural Art and Rural taste. New 
York; Mead and Woodward, $2 per annum. 
The Culturist, Philadelphia, A. M. Spangler Editor, an Agricultural 
and Horticultural Monthly. 25 cents per annum, with a beautiful 
premium to every Subscriber. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 65 


FUCHSIAS. 


Or, as they are popularly called, ‘‘Lapy’s Ear-prop,” constitute one 
of our most graceful tribe of plants. The Double Corolla varieties are 
of a more recent introduction. They all require a shady situation, and 
rich, loose, loamy soil, if bedded out. 

Price 25 cts. each. $2.50 per dozen. large plants 50 each. 

A selection of twelve choice, single corolla varieties. 

Anni, (Banks) tube and sepals white, corolla deep rose. 
CATHARINE Hayes, scarlet sepals, light blue corolla. 
Empress EvUGENIE, scarlet, white corolla. 
Mapam LAMBERT, very large amaranth, scarlet corolla. 
Mazeppa, blush tube, rosy salmon corolla. 
LEOLINE, crimson tube, large blush corolla, dwarf. 
Rose OF CAsTILE, blush white, carmine corolla. 
ScenarTor, large crimson tube, violet corolla. 
ScHiLueR, tube greenish white, sepals white, corolla purple. 
WiztsHINE Lass, waxy white tube, ight violet corolla. 
Wars Lapy, crimson, large white corolla. 
DOUBLE FUCHSIAS. 
Duc pE BRABANT, carmine sepals, dark bluish—black corolla. 
Duc bE TREVISE, crimson sepals, plum corolla. 
Maria CoRNELLISON, crimson sepals, white corolla. 
Murat, carmine, reflexed sepals, bluish black corolla. 
Mammorg, crimson tube, very large violet corolla, 50 cts. 
MastTapDonTE, immense flower of globular shape, deep crimson sepals, 
very dark corolla, 50 cts. 

Maaqutts or Bristou, crimson sepals, purple corolla, fine habit. 
ROGGIER, carmine sepals, bluish lilac corolla. 
Sir Cotin CAMPBELL, scarlet tube, dark purple corolla. 
TURBAN, scarlet sepals, plum colored corolla, fine, 50 cts. 
UNIVERSAL, crimson sepals, dark corolla, compact habit, 50 cts, 
WASHINGTON, scarlet tube and sepals, violet corolla. 

REMONTANT OR MONTHLY CARNATIONS. 

Very desirable for their free blooming qualities, during the Winter 
and early Spring months. Young plants, set out in the garden, will 
bloom profusely during the Summer months, and if lifted and potted 
in the Fall, will continue blooming the entire Winter. The following 
sorts can be recommended. 25 to 50 cts. each. 

ALBANIS, bluch, scarlet stripe. AMANDA BERTIN, large satin rose. 
Bunker Hitt, large deep crimson. Erorte pu Mariz, purple and white. 
La FLorirers, purple maroon, La Porits, deep carmine. 

striped with crimson. Mon Triompug, lilac, shaded with 
Matmatson, French white. crimson. 


66 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII. 

This has become one of our most popular Foliage plants. Although 
belonging to the Hot-house, it answers remarkably well for bedding 
out, this will no doubt, cause it to be universally grown. It is one 
of the most striking of all ornamental leaved plants; colors, crimson, 
green, and bronze. Price 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

SHRUBBY CALCEOLARIAS. 

We have succeeded in raising several very superior varieties of this 
favorite plant, and which can be recommended for their robust habit, 
having withstood the excessive drought and heat of last summer 
remarkably well. They are suitable for pot culture or bedding out in 
shady borders. 


PRESIDENT LINCOEN, 


Broad, beautifully shaded foliage, with large trusses of large crimson 


blossoms, Tobust habit... c..cc..caccscers ceuesecoc ccocee ees eeeeeemer $1.00 
Mrs. Jay Cooke, large maroon and orange, fime,...........ssceececeee cece 50 
ildorado, bright golden orange, very free,.........0..0..cse-se-seceensenees 50 
Sulfurea,clear sulphur, VeEy, tree. oo) sn cn dace cnaaves econo snes sees meee 50 
OLDER SORTS, 25 Crs. 
Hobby, bronze. __ Meteor, crimson. 


Daniel O'Connell, bright yellow. Rugosa Minor, yellow, large clusters. 
CISSUS DISCOLOR. 

We can recommend this as one of the most beautiful of our foliaged 
plants, and is particularly adavied, from its climbing habit, for twining 
around rustic and hanging baskets, during the Summer months. 
Price 25 to 50 ets. each, according to size. 


PELARGONIUMS, OR FANCY GERANIUMS, 


Are considered among the most beautiful plants for green-house or 
room culture, easily grown, and presenting in their varied, as well as 
exquisite tints and pencilings, attractions which few other plants 
possess. We offer the following select list. Price, 25 to 50 cts. each. 


GLORIE DE PaRIS. Mont BLance. 
DUKE OF CORNWALS. ORION. 
BUTTERFLY. PERFECTION. 
JENNY LIND. TOURVILLE. 

KinG@ OF THE BELGIANS. VILLAGE Marp. 
MEDAILLE D’Or. WILMER’s SUPERB. 


New Varlieties, 50 to 75 cts. each. 


STEPHANIE. NAPOLEON III. 
Srewart H. Lowe. Ro.LuisoNntIi. 
TAMBERLICK. . Wate Frac. 


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HANGING BASKETS, VASES, ETC. 


The growing of plants in hanging-vases has become quite popular. 
They are made of various forms and material, from the common 
earthenware to the finest China and terra-cotta, ornamental and gilt ; 
also of wire and rustic work, varying in price from fifty cents to five 
dollars each. The following plants are suited for planting in them, 
on account of their slender habit and trailing branches. They should 
be planted in a rich, porous soil, and kept freely watered. 


Cts. Cts. 
IsOLEPSIS JUNCIODES, (orna- Mimutus Moscuatus, (Musk 
mental grass, ) 15 Plants) 10 
LINARIA CYMBALLARIA, or Ke- SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA, 10 
nilworth Ivy. 15 SepuM SrBoLprTil, 15 
LoBEeLIA ERinus SPECIOSA. 10 Senecio (or Micania) ScanpEns 10 
Lycopopium DenticuLatum, 10¢25 Verbena Maonetti Coccinea, 10 
CmsiIuM, 25 Vinca ELEGANTISSIMA VARIE- 
O3 WILDENOWII, 25 GATA, 15 a 28 
LysSIMMACHIA NUMULARIA, 15 . ** MINOR VARIEGATA, 15 


CONVOLVOLUS MAURITANICUS, (New) 
A trailing plant, with bright blue flowers, admirably adapted for 
vases or hanging baskets, 25 cts. each. 

_ SEDUM CARNEUM—Variegatum, 
A variegated plant of great beauty, also adapted for baskets and vases. 
From its close compact growth, is also well adapted for edges or ribbon 
lines for front borders, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 


Winter-blooming Bulbs. 


Under this head may be classed two distinct kinds, the hardy sorts 
which are usually forced into bloom, among which the Hyacinru has 
become, by common consent, the favorite, not only for its exqisite tints, 
but also for its delightful perfume. They are also grown extensively 
in glasses with water, and in this form, are an interesting and beauti- 
ful object in the Parlor window. For this purpose, we would recom- 
mend the following varieties: Red and Pink.—Bouquet Tendre, 
Panorama, Temple d’Apollon, Mars- WaAite.—Anna Maria, Prince of 
Waterloo, La Deesse, Grand Vainqueur. Blue.—Lord Wellington, 
A la Mode, Mignonne Von Dryfhout, Prince of Saxe Weimer. Yellow. 
—Bouquet d’Orange, Creesus, King of Holland. Tuurps are also forced 
into early bloom; for which purpose the double and single Van Thol, 
double, Rex rubrorum, scarlet; La Candeur, white; Tournesol, yellow 
and red; Yellow rose, yellow; are the best. These, with a few Jon- 
quils, Crocus, and Narcissus, will make a beautiful display during the 


68 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


winter and early spring months. The other class belongs more strictly 
to the Green-house—being principally natives of warm climates, they 
require a more careful treatment. The following are the mos‘ desira- 
ble:—Ixia, Sparaxis, Oxalis, Cyclamen, Gladiolus ramosus, and 
Gladiolus Queen Victoria, for winter blooming, and Amaryllis (several 
varieties), Achimenes, and Gloxinias, for summer blooming. 

pe@s~For prices and varieties, see Bulb catalogue. 


ORNAMENTAL TREES. 


Every one, with any pretensions to taste, admits that trees are beau- 
tiful objects; and that they are as useful as they are beautiful, will be 
granted by all. There is no locality, however desolate, but may be 


improved by their presence, and no spot, however refined, to which 
they may not contribute a fresh grace. 


List of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. 
SELECT EVERGREENS. 


Norway Spruce.—The most useful, hardiest and most graceful 

of popular evergreens, 25 cts. to $2 00 
Austrian Prnze.—A robust and grand evergreen tree, 1 00 
Hemiock Sprucz.—A very delicate and graceful indigenous tree, 

a little difficult of removal, but when once established, second 


to none in beauty, 25 cts. to 1 00 
American ArBor Vita#.—Very useful and easy of trans- 

planting, 25 to 50 
Srper1An ArBor Vita#.—A compact vuriety of the American, of 

very close habit, quite hardy, 50 

GotpeEN Arpor Vitz.—A beautiful dwarf variety, 50 cts. to 2 00 

Jun1pER—Irish, very desirable for planting along walks, 50 cts.to 1 00 

“6 Ericoides, dwarf, beautiful; suitable for cometery lots, 50 

fe Sabina, dwarf, bushy, 50 

be tae variegata, 50 

ef Swedish, 50 ets. to 1 00 

Box, tree, heh Oo 66 ee ANG 


‘« edging, for edging walks and borders, 12 cts. per yard; 
per 100 yards, $10.00 


EvoNYMUS japonica, 25. «6 50 
“6 variegata, 25“ 50 

Hotty Leavep Berserry, (MAnonta.)—A low evergreen with 
shining foliage and yellow flowers..........c0c..cscereonerecvenccnee .50 

RHODODENDRON PONTICUM...cccsececsesccvesee wees wat ee cae $1.00 to $2.00 


“ CATAWBIENSTS...csseeecsees comets assent Esed 50 to $1.00 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 69 


DECIDUOUS TREES. 


There is such a difference of taste on the subject of Deciduous Or 
1amental and Shade trees, that it is superfluous for us to offer a selec- 
tion. We have a large stock of all the leading varieties, such as 


MaAPpueEs, several varieties. LINDEN, 

Horse CHESTNUTS, Pautonta ImMPERIALIS, 
PoOPLARS, WILLOWS, 

ELMs, MAGNOLIA, 

ASH, LaRcu, ete. 


EUROPEAN SYCAMORE, 


FLOWERING SHRUBS. 


These add materially to the beauty of the garden, furnishing a sup- 
ply of fragrant flowers during spring and summer. 25 to 50 cents 
each. 


Spira, oR Bripat WREATH, WEIGELA ROSFA, 

SyrinGA, or Linac, of sorts. FORSYTHIA, 

CALYCANTHUS, or Sweet Shrub. DousLe FLowerta PEACH, 
Pyrus JAPONICA, LABURNUM, OR GOLDEN CHAIN, 
DovusLEe FLrowERInNG ALMOND, DovusLE CHINESE CHERRY, 
Devurzias, of sorts. Ruvs Cortinus (Mist Tree.) 

Snow Berry, MAGNOLIA, 

Mock ORANGE, CHIONANTHUS, a white fringe tree. 


The above are only a few select items from a large list of trees and 
shrubs cultivated by me. 


ry 


HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS. 


These are desirable for covering Arbors, Trellises, &c., and add much 


to the beauty of the garden. 25 cents each. : 
VIRGINIAN CREEPER, Hop VINE#, : 
Pips VINE, WHITE JASMINE, 
TRUMPET CREEPER, YeLLow Harpy JASMINE, 
CLEMATIS FLAMMULA, HONEYSUCKLE, of sorts. 
CAROLINA JASMINE, Passion VINE, 
Ivy, of sorts. Guycinz, on WISTERIA. 

0 


NEW VARIEGATED-LEAVED JAPAN HONEYSUCKLE. 


LonrcERA BrRAcHYPoDIUM AUREA ReTIcULATA.—This is one of the 
recent introduetions, the foliage beautifully variegated. Price 75 
eents each. 


70 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Hedges, 

A well-kept hedge is one of the greatest ornaments of a country 
residence. The Osage Orange has been much used as a plant for 
forming strong outside fences, and when properly cared for will give 
satisfaction. The Honey Locust is nothing inferior; indeed, it is pre- 
ferred by those who have made trial of both. It grows freely, although 
the soil may not be of the best description, and fills out readily from 
shearing. For inside dividing hedges, the Pyrus Japonica cannot 
well be excelled, and the box-leaved Privet is also well adapted. Very 
beautiful hedges can be made with the European beech. Buckthorn 
is also much used for the same purpose. 

Many hardy flowering shrubs may easily be trimmed hedge-fashion, 
and form beautiful objects when in flower. Weiglea roses, Spireas of 
various kinds, the Berberries, Hibiscus, &c., are a few of those most 
useful in this respect. 

For Evergreen hedges, nothing suits better than the American arbor- 
vite, The Hemlock Spruce is unequalled in its adaptability, and 
forms perhaps the most beautiful hedge of*any. The Cedars and 
Junipers make good screens. Where a strong and dense hedge is 
wanted, the Norway Spruce will be found satisfactory. Many plants 
will grow compact, if cut and trimmed with sufficient care. 


0 
Box-Edging. 
Few people, except professed gardeners, know how this handsome 
border ornament ought to be planted. Itis usually stuck in a few 
inches, and left straggling on top of the ground, with three or four 
times as much ¢op and three or four times less bottom, than it ought to 
have. Box grows nearly as well from the branches as the roots. Now 
the trench in which the edging is to be planted should be a fuil spade 
deep on the border srde, being a few inches shallower on the alley side 
—the soil*should be made fine—and the box inserted to the bottom of 
the trench, packed in tightly with soil, leaving only from one and a 
. half to two and a half inches out of ground. There will be no danger 
of it not growing, or of producing full foliage at the ground. Of 
course, no one would think of planting Box without a line. 
Trimming box-edging is rarely performed either skilfully or judi- 
ciously. Instead of cutting off the top squarely, and below the pre- 
ceding year’s growth, let it be pruned to an angle like the letter a, 
taking care not to cut below;the new growth, and you will, through the 
whole season, have a beautifully green, thrifty edging. 
Having devoted the greater portion of our space to the Flower and 
ent gardens, we have but a few words to add on the subject of 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. yal 


FRUIT CULTURE 


This branch of Horticulture is so extensive and important, that we 
should be unwilling to attempt to offer any hints calculated to be of 
service in the brief space that we could appropriate to them. In 
view of the increased attention latterly given to the cultivation of 
choice fruits, we are prepared to supply the demand for choice varie- 
ties of the leading objects, such as 


APPLES, ~ GRAPES, 
PEARS, . RASPBERRIES, 
CHERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, 
PLUMS, BLACKBERRIES. 


And, indeed, every desirable article in the fruit line. 


The Native Grape has latterly engrossed a large share of atten- 
tion, and a greater impulse has been given to its culture by the valur. 
ble accessions which we yearly receive. Those old standard varieties, 
the Catawba and Isabella, are now mainly superseded by others that 
ripen earlier, and thus escape the fall frosts, which in many localities 
injure the crop, more especially the Catawba. The newer varieties 
are also more generally exempt from mildew, although there are pos- 
sibly none that are entirely proof against its attacks at particular sea- 
sons. In flavor and quality of fruit theimprovements are more marked, 
and in the Delaware and Rebecca we have a near approach, in this re- 
spect, to some of the famed foreign varieties. The following are con- 
sidered the hardiest and best : : 

IsaBELxa, black. Repecca, white. DELAWARE, red. 
CATAWBA, red. ConcorD, black. Diana, red. 
MaxaTawney, white. CREVELING, purple. ; 


THE STRAWBERRY. 


The circumstances of soil and climate greatly influence the varieties 
of this fruit, both in its productiveness and quality ; hence the wide 
difference of opinion upon their respective merits. Fortunately there 
are varieties enough to suit all soils and tastes, and each cultivator 
can, by careful experiment, discover which of the most popular varie- 
ties are suited to his circumstances. 

The Strawberry gives most satisfaction when planted ina well- 
worked, deep loamy soil, and the best crops can only be raised by a 
strict adherence to clean culture; particularly should every runner be 
picked off as soon as it makes its appearance, and no weeds allowed to 
interfere with the growth of the plants. Each plant should also be 
kept distinct; indeed, with many of the newest strong leafing sorts, 


72 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 

distinct culture is indispensable, otherwise they will speedily cover 
the whole ground with a mass of foliage and runners, and produce 
little if any fruit. Beds for propagating should be planted solely for. 
that purpose. Mulching during summer when the fruit is ripening, 
will assist greatly towards a heavy continuous crop, and a sprinkling 
of litter should be thrown over them about the middie of December, 
‘to protect the buds during winter. 

Among the most prolific of all Strawberries, is Wilson’s Albany 
Seedling, and among foreign varieties, the Triomphe de Gand is the 
best for general purposes. Downer’s Prolific is a good fruit, and a 
most robust grower. The finest flavored is, perhaps, Vicomptesse Heri- 
caurt de Thury, the Hooker and Fillmore are also excellent varieties. 
Hovey’s Seedling is still a great favorite with many, and for earliness, 
size, color, flavor and productiveress none can excel the new variety 
introduced into notice by us last fall, called 

FRENCH’S SEEDLING. 

This variety originated on the grounds of Mr. French, near Moores- 
town, N. J., and the fruit was introduced into our market last season, 
commanding the highest price, and attracting universal attention, for 
its beautiful bright scarlet color, form, and excellent qualities. 

Price of plants, $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per hundred. 


THE RASPBERRY. 

Owing to the fact that the winters, more or less, injure all Rasp- 
berry plants, and many of the best sorts are much cut by the frosts, 
the Raspberry has not been so extensively cultivated as its importance 
demands. Eaying down the canes and covering them lightly with 
soil, is the most prevalent, as it is the most simple and efficient method 
of protection. This is, however, attended with considerable trouble; 
-and through neglect such choice and tender varieties as the Orange, 
Fastolf, Franconia, Hornet, and others, fail producing a crop. We 


have, however, at length the pleasure of cffering a Raspberry which 
combines with great productiveness extreme hardiness. Is also of 
good size and eXcellent flavor, and having originated near this city, it 
has been named the 
‘‘PHILADELPHIA RASPBERRY.” 

We have tested this variety thoroughly in our own nursery grounds, 
and unhesitatingly endorse the character given to it by Mr. Parry (an 
extensive fruit grower near this city,) who states—‘‘ Having had the 
severe test of ten years’ practical trial, side by side with all the lead- 
ing varieties, the conclusion arrived at is, that it is the largest, most 
productive, and best hardy Raspberry in the world.” 

We will furnish a limited quantity of plants, at the following rates : 
$2.50 per dozen; $15 per hundred. 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 73 


THE FARMERS AND GARDENER’S LIBRARY. 


At the request of many of our friends, we publish a list of the 
leading works on Agriculture, Horticulture and Rural affairs. When 
ordered by mail, 10 to 25 cents must be added to cost of book, to pre- 
pay postage. 


American Farmer’s Encyclop2odia..........ccsscssccsenscoesconssccesdcons $5 00 
Ayerican Weeds and Useful. Plants........:caccanssecebaviaicescancscceste 1 50 
PSM SL EOIG EOOK.. 01.555 ceeiiaideecsectaawtenee sa sdees seco ppakle Hdpmeasnddonp tia 1 25 
malen-s:( i.) American Parm Book. ...0:.5 sade teiecinisds ocnenbansldd »ss' 1 25 
Allen’s (R.L.) Diseases of Domestic Animals............c.ccesscscseoes 1 00 
Peete. (Woh 3) Rural Architecture. «...: sn qsocqetancasbaveont «fused engoeSts 1 25 


Allen (J. Fisk) on the Culture of the Grape.............sseccsceesee 1 00 


ENS It GAT OCIS co ac sininoc om 0 <0 ge rect piss opi xn eco nplsfoiduahicie otek vind a 1.50 
Bement s(C.N.) Kabbit Fancier.. odes can aopckciou ecicdch omaha pein -nbhinks 25 
Blake’s (Rev. John Li.) Farmer.at Home...........0c---neceneescsssoe evs 1 50 
Browne’s American Bird Fancier.................000 crise ape seeio Seton 26 
ememes Peitcy, Ward 26 voc ccaas | oss cin Pek ea rp oho 1 25 
Brawhes: Field Book of Manures........<..cosmastmania: ye anyhqensnihi cat's 1 25 
PP CeIO Sole Of VOWELS xc sc casatcnsomsnccie vane nats> Eine inetd uhelel tues abe 1 25 
Prideoman’s Mlorist Guide. ccc ac sagecdisa sens sapndevaternontl mth wa whe 
“ Mrtchen: Gardener. .s cgccesnects o8 sla an lo sloporidveguplidoied «SE Su ae 60 
6c. Youns Gardener ASSIStaiL.. 55. sacenawaesnicegiSachode ole 1 50 
Buist’s American Flower Garden Directory..........ccscececscecesscoes 1 25 
eR amity MasChen GArMlen er, < ost nite vac natssse's Freine mackniowy lee 75 
eee Manual fof. cca. ccctesnt ess aeidateis <ul> seiiaecb tration geet anbutaanee cies 75 
Chorlton’s (William) Grape Growers’ Guide...........ccesseeeees dibs ‘ 75 
Poppet sormerrcan Gardener. .. css svcnsececsleecipdadcwee soar sencesos bheqs 60 
Cole’s (S. W-) American Fruit Book...........0scsessooccssccsedecessoecs 60 
ee AMMCTICAN CV LETIMATIAN ..... onnaesiaeeisaune prewshinasto ar Fakes Sh <bncaisme 60 
epeland & Country Wiles. ......5. aed enkd-aaestddasipedge op raphbayid: angers th 2 50 
Pietibets EEIMCIDICS Of ROAD Y......0.000).0-scc< «sites sanencisoesonenpanegyntte 50 
Domestic and Ornamental Poultry, (plain plates)............c..se000 1 25 - 
Downing’s (A.J.) Landscape Gardening, (out of print) ............. 3 50 
= Fruit and Fruit Trees of America, (revised edition)... 2 00 
ae SO GUTLEY OUS Cece ass aie geen nnd Santuenb dee doiemdves chick's aces 4 50 
ss Ladies Companion to the Flower Garden.............e+ 1 50 
Madd’s American Cattle Doctor...........resmicocecens sree cnslainaden aastane 1 25 
NIGER LOPS DOCLONE. 6 ane obagstl> »oacod enn djepasepas rie teebivean do oie 1 25 
«¢ Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse nic. er0ct ee 2 50 
Eastwood (B.) on the Cultivation of the Cranberry...........+..+++ 60 
Elliott’s (F.R.) Western Fruit Book..........sccsecsesssseeereressenccoees 1 25 
Every Lady her own Flower-Gardener.......sssessessrveressesescscnss 25 


. 


74 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 
French’s Farm Drainage...........csececseseececseecsersscesstececsscees 5,2. Xt B25 
Fessenden’s (T.G.) American Kitchen Gardener..............sseeeseee 25 
=: Complete Farmer and Gardenet..........c..c0ccneseeeasee 1 25 
Preld SA Clk Pu NT Os. eee ccpec sie cpu iansns se aces a eee 1 25 
GAS WIRE woe wens oc cccn noc cus ccenecenawenntceete ak woe te eee e eee tae cae 
Witnt ‘qusraeses.....<32.0.00 eas oe ee, ee 1 25 
GuononsTentise OF Milth (COws A ilcecssasdsen Sasnt aes Coan gee onaateee 75 
Grape Culture and the Strawberry. .................ccssqseccceccongccenss 7d 
PMS PeE Ss Dor ANd Guiles scee ens setae once ce tock eee dete ones ax eee 25 
Ke Western Fruit Book............ ave Socesee eeernes een 
J ohnston’ s Agricultural Chemistry ai Gio FE IE 1 25 
Kern’s ‘Practical Landscape Gardening............c.cccceeessgeneenecsere 2 00 
Kemp .on-haadseape’ Gardening -).. codanc.0<csc0scuenneunenses ees 2 2 00 
Yandsay's- Horticulture (Downing ).-....<.s.-.+--2----asesscrubspensip sonny 1 00 
Langstroth on the Hive and Honey Bee................-.0scceececececees 1 25 
Leuchar’s how to Build and Ventilate Hot-Houses...............000.5 1 25 
Liebig’s (Justus) Familiar Science of Chemistry...................... 7) 
Meehan’s Ornamental Trees..............cceeeees eaneas atinade tas pen aeeetes 79) 
Mahan’s American Gardening. .icc..0...0ccccccacccess coc escsavcea acsenneee 3.00 
Milburn on the Cow and Dairy Husband ry.......... 02.2... eee eeee eee . 20 
Miles on the Horse’s Foot and how to keep it Sound................ 25 
Wunn’s (B:)- Practreal: hand: Drainer.<7...... .. 2 occeven-< ~ennnnsboenoes 50 
Wash’s-(J:A:}-Progressive ‘Parmer. .< 2. .c. ice sccscascse-seneneze=s eons es 7d 
Neill’s Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Gardener’s Companion....... 125 
Olcott’s Sorgho and Imphee, the Chinese and African Sugar Canes. 1 60 © 
Pardees Strawberry -Oultwrer:iii26655265coe05 soebe Le sec cee conenase entre 7d 
Pedder’s-Farmer’s Hand>"Measurer. i o2. ioc. s. ces cenenswhacasvesecodas conse 50 
Popular-History- of British = Hering i2. 0.22 ony apeeene sns0s cen sseaheeee 250 
Parson’s History and Cultnre of the Rose.............cccceceeeeeeseeres 1 25 
Froduec-and: Ready Reckoner i22i5556 525 telecewcs vos ove asessencn cupese evens 60 
Phin’s Grape Culture and Wine Making...............ccceeseeceeeeeeeee 1 28 
Parlor Gardener.......... Seo Ee eee 75 
Quimby’s Ri stpiiors of Bee KR iad Reade os can neuen nee aetna ee 125 
Rand’s Flowers for the Parlor and Garden.................. ce eee ees 2 OU 
Randall’s Fine Wool Sheep Husbandry............. 2. cee esseeeecceeeees 7a 
Remelin’s (Charles) iene Dresser's: Manual... 22-2 ..3.0------2=- 25 and 50 
River’s Orchard Howse ...c..c.ccessssesecssseseceusseseccsersencsecsedeenenees 50 
Richardson on the Honey DeRose Ses eee eer ten eeeeeaaeeneee A Me tas 
Smith’s Landseape Gardening, Park and Pleasure Grounds........ 125 
Basxton se heest Hand- Books: 22.22. 1. 0..besocccnadt enue scsapncMuncseseesntas 1 50 
Thomas’ American Fruit’ Culturist...........0...cecectleostecehsonsetews” 22D | 
= Farm Finplenrents:.222:5...2....0cccccescoceccencnece = occcnnuneptse= 1 25 
-Turner’s (J.A.) Cotton Planter’s Manual........cccsesseeseeeeeeecnersrs » 1/25 


DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 


Village and Farm Cottages...1cc00is..ccscessscsecedsssesccesesces eee... 
Welas BME Dotlaresiscsceearrowtess eeiicelees Ceevoves ocesecssva cncecacesances 
Warder’s (J.A.) Hedges and Evergreens................ceeeeeeeseeeesees 
Week’s Mantial on. Bees... ..cccsccscceccedsecdssccceccvsssccuccwcceee ee Fp Ee 
Vouatt and Spooner -on: the. Horse...c5.iiic ccccecccstce see caneesdeebeaece 
Youatt, Breeds and Management of Sheep..............ccccesecevesees : 

“ One Martin on -Catilesicss.sccccsstestbGi ck MIRA AES RROR 


HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. 


Averancator or Tree pruning Shears, for poles, from $ 3.00 to $ 


6 “ “c small sizes, ‘“ ee 2.00 to 

Large size a & sliding cut, * ee 6.00 to 

Hedge or Box Shears,.............. Serceseer tate, a OO tO 
Lawn Lea aun ate Ath Bene af 

Grass Border SESS ON Re Ree Poa scenge reee ac aattieunes se . OF OU LO 

“ -: tee? WAC ICC kecs cs <0 veclctriese cet soe sae) 9,00 00 


Ladies garden or box shears.. as SERBiE 
Hand pruning Shears, aotele tite for pruning Fruit 
Trees, Grape-Vines, &e... 

ae « “ WH SHUING CULL. Se ccc. otcce ee 2.00 to 
Vine Scissors, for thinning out Grapes, 
Grass Edging Knives, for paring the edges of grass.. 1.50 to 
Flower Scissors or Gatherers, for cutting and holding 


Rte MOWVETS 1 crc. capeecssacesteree co Be AMR ys nei 1.00 to 

Pruning Scissors, Bow handles...... cence SS. sandaasnetodnde 75 to 
& « Sliding cut, Bow handle............000. . 

o Knives, Saynor’s various patterns.............000. 1.00 to 

-; eee Ucaers. . WOStEMMOIM, ....stc<.-.ceacse5s 50 to 

Grafting Se ee ssc Se ctoiesic osecon ea cines ces cease wahsen’s 

Budding is Saynor’ S various patterns............... 1.06 to 

~ “ Turners, &c. OTS ce dens cans tac es 75 to 

. Pruning and Budding Knives, in sets in mcrocco cases, 4.50 to 

Pruacing Saws, from 14 to 20 inches............scecccecsees 75 to 


Ase rh MER a IN PEE ce ooo Secs Ns sc ckscicsdecevacdcceheccceccesess 
Pruning Saws, with sockets for long handles 


Garden!) Bakes, Wrought i022... 2c. .ccceeeuccoce sevenscee 50 to 
et pea SECON ents tosh cca aevancs oce.cecacacsies 75 to 
ee Meets Hor WING MEE CHErY VIMO... <.ce, con vacacc enae cs 85 to 
pee eather POAT RO Eber see coc 5 sii e i geco das ccseweds ss 50 to 
TAREE OAS SRR RS Gee Oe a sae geamr sr ese UR a .8d to 
pee EE RRICS os hos. oc ose. 088 A Sieeerocrice ce océcece se dsecdbeS 25 to 


75 


2 00 
2 50 
1 00 

25 
150 | 
1 00 
150 


6.00 
2.50 
7.50 
3.00 
4.50 
5.00 
6.00 
1.40 


2.00 
3.00 


2.00 


1.50 
1.50 
2.50 
1.50. 
1.50 
75 
1.50 
1.25 
5.00 
1.50 
1.00 
2.00 
1.00 
1.50 
1.50 
1.00 
1.75 
75 
5.00 


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S«@ Patent rivet back Lawn Scythes.......sscecssseees 1.50 to 2.50 

= Se SF ses, GEROS PLOOKS <eecncomeanrtathe 75 to 1.00 
Spading, or Garden Forks.............. picep ll koa wanes: 1.25 to <«A.50 
Watering Rots, Moms scpee naeennenrranns nnannenaaeetese 1.00 to 2.00 
Garden Hows, Cast Steel, all sizes............cc.cscesseseeee 40to 1.00 

~ Ladies and children Garden Tools in sets.............+.++ 1.00 to 5.00 
- Green-house syringes Of Drass.......,s.sssesereeeceseeees 6.00 to 10:00 
6 SS hard rubber:........92.¢ 220g ec. tae 4.00 

6s “ tin, with brass mounting........ - 4.50 

6 <¢ =-- plain tin painted............0.2..se0e 1.25 

+i Beeasg ceneb Fasdt WOONG. =oe c aden 5. cee oee mae eee 75.to-.. 1.50 


WHALE OIL SOAP. 


~ An effectual remedy for destroying Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, ete. 

FOR WASHING DOWN THE BARK OF TREES, GRAPE-VINES, 
&c.—Take a quarter of 2 pound of the Soap, four pounds Sulphur, a 
quarter of a pound of Tobacco, one ounce Nux Vomica; pour over these 
three gallons boiling water, stir until thoroughly mixed ; when cool 
apply with a brush. 


-FOR DESTROYING THE APHIS OR PLANT LOUSE, SLUGS ON 


43 ROSES, THRIPS ON GRAPE-VINES, MILDEW, SLUGS ON PEAR- 


: TREES.—Take a quarter of a pound of the soap, digsolve thoroughly 
with boiling water, add in all two gallons of water, Strain through a 
sieve or cloth, apply with a syringe or the rose of a watering pot to the 


~-plants. The best time to apply the preparation is in the eyening, or 
quite early in the morning. 


s 
Len ae 


COMMMENDATORY. 


Office of Asst. Com. Genl. Siibse 
New, York, December 9, 1863. 
Pisnse inform me if you can supply all the seeds required for the 
climate of New Mexico. Your seeds have done so well heretofore, I 
am inclined to take from you again. ~ Cou. A. B. Haron. 


peck! Muscatine, Towa, April 30, 1868. 

- The box of plants arrived yesterday in the very best condition, not 
even a wilted leaf among them. My friends are perfectly satisfied 
with them. I shall not only order all my flowers fom your establish- 


a ment, oe also my vegetables. _ Saran Brannan. 


Lucien, Kansas, June 9, 1863. 


|. All the seeds received from you this spring are first rate, true to 


ee. and doing well. Wu. Leamen. 


Binghamton, N. Y., March. 16, 1863. 
The seeds received from you were satisfactory. The flowers from 


-‘ Dreer’s Pansy” seed, were splendid. I had them at our Fair on ex- 


ey for gpa I was awarded the highest premium. 

D. F, Horm. , 

. | ‘ Salineville, Ohio, April. 20, 1863. 
The paper of your bGetbous Seed” produced fifteen ‘varieties. 

fb Hn ms ; Mrs. S.C. Biaceeus 


Bete 


Fowlerville Ne¥, oe BY, 1863. 
The Double Zinnia, Phlox Drummondii, and Cockecamhs, an your 
‘seeds, surpassed in richness of color and size any thatI have ever 
Seen at Pee exhibitions in England. a - Wm. Rowe. 


Gacabrdii, N. Y., Noweniien 13, 1863. 
‘The Giana arrived safely, beautifully packed, “and in fine condition. 
“Tam well pleased with the assortment. Mrs. 8. SANFORD. 


Sparta, Hichigan, April 30, 1863. 
- Please accept my thanks for the excellent order in which my plants 
were received. : ; L. ‘E. LEAVITT. 


ta: Indiana, April 22, 1868. 
My plants abyiecd in perfect. order, and gave entire ‘satisfaction. 


was filled. I herewith send another. ° Des. B. P. WALKER. 


North Branch, Penna., April 18, 1868. 
_ My plants arrived fresh as when packed—conld ‘have been sent to 
- California i in good condition. — Mary A. Cox. 


be tines Rete pkg val Buffalo, N. Y., April 25, 1868: 


“The ae of plants came ‘in ee on — are very fine. 
| gabe P. THOMPSON, - 


Sia Tay < : 
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. ee Bion: November 12, 1863. 
All the plants you sent came in fine order, and are as good ‘av 


- ever had. Gro. A. § 


To show my approbation of the generous manner in which my order 


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