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! | E invite our friends and patrons to visit our establishments at No. 714 Chestnut

street, and Riverton, N. J. In the former may be found Vegelable and Flower

Seeds of undoubted character, and every requisite for the garden and conserva-

tory. The latter, which is located on the Delaware River, is reached by the
steamboats Columbia and Twilight, excepting in mid-winter, steamboats leaving
Chestnut strect wharf; and the Pennsylvania Railroad (Amboy Division) by hourly
trains leaving from Market street ferry. The trip on the river (8 miles) makes it one
of the most delightful excursions that can be had around Philadelphia. Information
as to the running of trains and boats will be given at the Seed Establishment, or by
cousulting any daily paper. The grounds are within five minutes’ walk of the Rail-
road Station or the Steamboat Landing.

Ovr PLANT DEPARTMENT

_contains one of the largest and finest selections of plants in the country. Direct cor-
respondence with and personal visits to the leading houses in Europe enables us to
import every novelty as it appears. Especial attention is paid to the introduction of
the best new varieties of

ROSES, FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, GLADIOLUS, Etc., Etc.

Nearly fifty acres are devoted to the growing of the more hardy kinds of Shrubs.
Roses, Dahlias, Bulbs, and Flower Seeds, and upwards of 50,000 square feet of glass are
employed in the propagation and cultivation of choice Exotics and plants suitable for
the decoration of the house or garden.

THE SEED AND TRIAL GROUNDS

are under the care of an experienced gardener.. Every new variety is fully tested, and
all new and choice varieties grown with great care for seed stock, thus insuring our ~
customers at all times from loss by spurious or defective seeds. In short, every effort
is made on our part in the sending out of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc., in the character of
the article sent, as well as in packing, to insure our customers against loss.

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apie 2 VV Oy MEDALS.

For the benefit of our numerous customers who have been unable
to visit the grand Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia during
the past summer, and to those who were here, as a souvenir, we present
on page 5 an engraving of our exhibit, which was placed in the
southwest room of Horticultural Hall. The case containing this
exhibit is thirty feet long, and presents a display of seeds, horticul-
tural implements and garden requisites, unsurpassed by any on the
grounds, in acknowledgment of which the Judges awarded us

The Grand Prize Medal.

Opposite this case we made a display of rustic work, lawn mowers,
garden cultivators, trellises, and a show of Dutch bulbs after September
Ist, which we are unable to show in this engraving. In the style of
elegance, carefulness of detail and superior quality of goods, it drew
forth the highest praises of the visitors.

The two large Musa Ensete plants exhibited by us in the centre of
Horticultural Hall were admired by thousands; their long leaves with
red mid-ribs extended far over the tops of the other plants in a grand

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and imposing manner. The photograph of the interior of this uild-
ing will give you a better idea than any description.

Our outside exhibit occupied a large tract 24,000 square feet,
northwest of Horticultural Hall, towards the Woman’s Payilion—it con-
tained eleven beds of various designs, in all about 3,800. square feet.
These were planted as follows: One bed one hundred feet long, dis-
played on the opening day of the Exhibition, May 10th, the finest ex-
hibition of Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., ever seen in this country—after their
beauty faded this was replanted with Dreer’s striped and blotched
Petunias, which grown from seed made a charming and incessant show
until frost; one circular bed twenty-five feet in diameter was made
attractive by a display of forty varieties of new and rare Gladiolus,
encircled by Jacobea Lilies and Tigridia; another circular bed twenty-
five feet in diameter was planted with the different varieties of Cannas,
arranged with reference to their heights, flowers and foliage—these
were enclosed by circles of ornamental plants; a circular bed thirty
feet in diameter was planted in the fashionable style of ribbon garden-
ing, Alternantheras, Centaureas, Coleus and centre plants, which were
trained in symmetrical proportions; a long bed planted in Verbenas
made a beautiful display of this indispensable bedding plant from the
richest shades to the striped varieties, and so easily procurable from
the strains of seed offered as Dreer’s hybrid and striped Verbena. A
long bed thirty feet was planted with Rhododendrons, blooming in
June; this plant is destined to receive greater attention in this coun-
try through the very large exhibit made by Messrs. Waterers, of Eng-
land. Perhaps a thousand plants were in bloom at one time. Each
truss of bloom, of exquisite colorings and shadings, was as large as a
bouquet. All of the varieties we offer were exhibited by them, and
only the hardy sorts do we recommend in our catalogue. A large bed
forty feet long was planted in semi-tropical plants—Musas, Cannas,
Colocasias, Coral plants, ete. Two large beds, forty feet each, were planted
with the whole collection of single and double Geraniums, keeping up
an incessant bloom until frost. One bed of the finest sorts of Dahlias,
which help to make cheerful the flower garden in Autumn; one cir-
cular bed of grasses ; Pampas, Erianthus ravenna, Arunda donax, Eula-
lia Japonica, Bambusa, Cyperus, Palms, and Phormium tenax varie-
gata.

This large, diversified and interesting display was unexcelled by
any on the grounds, in honor of which the medal and diploma were
awarded to us for

The Best Display of Decorative and Ornamental
Plants.

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DREER.

CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT OF HENRY A.

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TO OUR PATRONS.

GARDEN CALENDAR FOR 1877, revised and enlarged—revised to

improve on that already accomplished: enlarged to. present more
fully articles appertaining to the business. It is not our intention in these
opening remarks to tire you by enlarging on the superiority of DREER’s
GARDEN SEEDs, as results have satisfied you more fuily than words
evercan. During the thirty-nine years they have been planted by you,
the yearly increased demand and the continued favor which they
meet is an evidence that the care exercised in selecting stock oF
undoubted purity and vitality has not been in vain.

We do not profess to grow all the seeds sold by us, as reasonable
persons, after a moment’s reflection, will acknowledge that to develop
‘seeds to perfection it requires for each variety different soils and cli-
matic influences, as well as experts in selecting such stock. We have
‘perfect arrangements to contract with growers of specialties, whereby
the yearly stock seed is furnished, and we obtain the entire crop of
such articles; for example, Cabbage and Turnip seed mature more
fully when located near salt water, where they can have moist sea
breezes during the critical time of setting; Sugar Corn, to secure the
saccharine matter in the grain and develop its character, requires the
even, cool season of the New England States; Peas and Beans, that are
subjected to attacks of insects, and require moisture, are raised on the
Lakes; Melon and vine seeds, requiring light, sandy soil, are given
these favored sections; Egg-plant Seed, Pepper Seed and Lima Beans,
requiring a long season, are grown farther South ; Cauliflower, Broccoli
and Corn Salad, and seeds of like character, are imported from the most
reliable growers of Europe. The American grown seeds receive our
personal inspection in addition to the trials given on our sample beds,
where their quality is continually looked into.

We have been honored, during the past summer, by visits from our
numerous customers scattered over the country from Maine to Mexico,
Oregon to Florida, and even as far as the Cape of Good Hope and
Japan. We have known many by their style of correspondence, and
it gave us especial pleasure to shake them by the hand. Thesseeds-
man is placed on a different level from other merchants from the fact
of his whole reputation resting upon the quality of the seeds furnished,

gives us pleasure at this season to present to you DREER’s

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and that quality only discernible in results—he takes as lively an in-

terest in the success of his customer as in his own business. Our object is
to come in direct contact with the FARMER, MARKET GARDENER and
AMATEUR who appreciate the difference between good and worthless
seeds, and we offer to send

Seeds by Mait

To any Post-office in the United States and the Provinces,

Pee SL ALG Ta BS Es

When ordered by the pound, ounce or packet, except where noted.
Peas, Beans and Corn, when ordered by mail, will require thirty
cents additional per quart, remitted to prepay postage.

To accessible Express points within 1,000 miles of Philadelphia we
will DELIVER ALL SEEDS FREE OF EXPENSE when the order exceeds
510.00. This applies to seeds at the Catalogue rates, and not to plants
and miscellaneous articles, such as rustic work, implements, sticks, etc.
These rates give our most distant customers the same advantages as
those who buy over the counter, and extends to every one the oppor-
tunity of sending to head-quarters for reliable articles.

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TO MARKET GARDENERSe

We desire to call your attention to the following facts, knowing the
frequent disappointments arising from obtaining seeds from doubtful
sources, and the surprises and vexations occasioned by sowing one va-
riety and obtaining another, frequently a worthless sort, not consider-

‘ing the great loss sustained, which is irreparable. We beg to offer
you our experience, acquired after many years, with stock suited to
your wants.

We use machinery in cleaning the seeds that removes all chaff,
light seeds and dirt; consequently, the seed sent out. by us is absolutely
perfect and of the greatest advantage to the sower.

Our large Market Gardeners’ trade in this vicinity will attest to the
stock furnished, and we will gladly recommend sorts for particular
seasons—the price list for Farmers and Market Gardeners please find
on page 45 —and when quantities are required, will furnish special
prices as low as good stock can be furnished. Above all things,
avoid cheap seeds, which will prove dear in the end.

Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year, we remain,

PHILADA., January 1st, 1877. Yours truly,

iF Dee HENRY A. DREER.

Wm. H. Smita.

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VEGETABLE GARDEN.

A REPARATION OF THE GROUND.—To secure a fair return in season-

|| able crops, for the labor and outlay invested, it is essential that

‘| the soil of the Vegetable Garden should be well under-drained,

thoroughly trenched or subsoiled, and enriched by a judicious ap-

plication of fertilizing material. Itis still the current opinion, based

on experience, that for all purposes well-composted barn-yard manure,

when available, is the best material. We do not deny, however, 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 desira-
ble results of frequent stirring of the surface. Soils are susceptible 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, to be found in
our “ Farmer’s and Gardener’s Library,” page 119,

GARDEN REQUISITES.—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 plant-
ing. A frame, such as is shown in the cut, may be made of various

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sizes, according to the size of garden, from 1our 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 a
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 heat and steam to pass off, the
seed 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, ac-
cording to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is
placed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly.

The Cold frame for wintering Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce Plants,
etc., should be constructed of inch boards one foot high at the back by
nine inches high in front and six feet wide; five short posts to the length
of sixteen feet boards will answer to Keep in position. The shutters

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should be six feet four inches long by three feet wide, made of three-
quarter inch boards, The soil should be enriched by old manure unless
in good order ; the object being to preserve and not to grow during the
winter. Give plenty of air by raising the shutters, but on no considera-
tion open the frame or expose the plants to the sun when the ground or
plants are frozen.

Very many who read this article on hot-beds and cold frames have
never seen either, and are perhaps never likely to have one; to such
there is an excellent substitute on hand in most dwellings, in the
kitchen or basement windows, facing South or East, inside of which
is a temperature usually not far from that required for the vegetation
of seeds, and where seeds of early vegetables, or tender plants for the
flower border, may be raised nearly as well and with far less attention
than in a hot-bed.

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 im-
portant.

ROTATION 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.

NORTH f BORDER
10 FT.

BORDER

A, B, C & D, four compartments in which to plant various crops,
alternately ; a to 7, small compartments round the border for nursing
plants, sweet herbs, and setting out permanent beds of ‘Asparagus,
Artichoke, Rhubarb, etc. 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, &c., and setting out
Tomatoes, Egg-plants, ete. The waved line represents a grape trellis;
the entrance isat E. This plan may be carried out in a garden of
greater or less extent.

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REMARKS ON THE FAILURE OF SEEDS.

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

1. 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 minute observance of the difference in tem-
perature.

Thus, to the North, the directions for March will apply to April; and
at the South, to January, February or whatever season gardening opera-
‘tions may commence in the respective States. Theearly 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 ad-
vanced stage of growth will stand a hard winter, are often cut off by a
very slight frost while young, especially if exposed to the sun aftera
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 above ground,
unless a suitable remedy is applied in time to annoy the insects.

3. That some species, as Carrot, Celery, Leek, Onion, Parsley, Par-
snip, Spinach, &c., being naturally of tardy growth, taking (in unfavora-
ble seasons) from two to three or four weeks to vegetate, are apt to
perish through incrustation of the soil, or other untoward and unac-
countable circumstances which cannot always be controlled.

4, That the failures often occur through Seeds being deposited too
deeply 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 having sufficient strength to open the pores of the earth, and very
frequently injudicious management in manuring and preparing the soil
will cause defeat.

For instructions on these and any other subjects of Gardening, the
reader is referred to “American Gardener’s Assistant,’’ or “‘ Burr’s Gar-
den Vegetables.” The price of these books will be found on page 119,

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—/eat being the principal food of tender plants,
and air that of the more hardy species.

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USEFUL TABLES.

The following tables may be useful to the Farmer and Gardener in
showing the number of plants or trees that may be raised on an acre of
ground ; also, the quantity of seed required for an acre, with the number
of plants that can be grown from an ounce of seed, should the weather
be favorable and the seed be preserved from the destruction of insects.
We would however recommend a slight increase on the quantities to allow
jor these contingencies.

DISTANCE APART. NO. OF PLANTS. | DISTANCE APART. NO. OF PLANTS.
i wo) Shige le allel gee apa M3I560, I 16. ft: Dy Oy ate cron) 0st vcsecart 1,210
io oe Oa era erae 19S6O1:68- oh" Src «Vor ier wthaied 680
2? SSS a ee aS DIRIBO'| Oh er Oa 7h and er ahr aoa 537
La Ay Ge a LOeeOuntonr ETO, 6h, a Ue Ms tk 435
SU AD Da OE a a B,969) bel Qi hD Miya gels Pot ye rer: 302
ON SRG i UR a oe Re a 145204 51) bes) ee ean wand 193
BEM Hikaru. ales Fiaut 4s 2604 18k Hs elavantre lf CLs 134
sae Ss ee eee AAO ROA ih LOOT slat. Le GIN NS 103
PO 2 ce RRR te, oh ia ee PACU ROE SE SID TABI erat ae AL AO ae 70
Br reaabs hue, oss, oe TC BTAZ ASDA MS Bet okt, cane re eagle 48

QUANTITY OF SEED USUALLY SOWN TO THE ACRE.

Beans, Dwarf, in drills.... 1 bu. | Melon, Water, in hills.... 144lbs.
one Pole; in hills.... 14 “ | Onion (for bulbs), in drills.... 6 “
Corn, ca ---. 6 qts. “(for sets), ‘ Sieg OOar es
Peas, in drills.... 2 bu. “Sets (small), a siejas LOR DNs
Potatoes (cut tubers), “ -«-¢ 10. “ | Parsnip, S sere ALS:
Beets, e 4 lbs. | Radish, cs easily OR ase
Carrot, ws f 2 “ | Spinach, & Siteyegalore ae
Cabbage, in hills.... 4% “ | Salsify, af iota at Shae.
Cucumber, « Jeeta eo eusquash: i HN Shee) poh «
Melon, Musk, a 1 “ | Turnip, in drills.... 14g‘

Grass SEEDS TO THE ACRE.

WUE OIG VED. ccs cies cy sree ts tee 10 lbs. ; Blue and Green Grass.............- 3 bu.
Red So rent: ee Re Teo ieee 15 “ | Rye MC erect: eee Oy Moe
Nini Gene eerie I tee oi tg cisin ne 20 “ | Orchard Shs ice OU ars ariee ee ere
Alsike Lacan rs seice esc, os das 15 “ | Red Top nen Ssraare Nero 2S
TaEaER 5 bbe GhGees Age UaD at 12 “ | Mixed Lawn SC Aca aioe aes Bay
NUMBER OF PLANTS PRODUCED FROM ONE OUNCE OF SEED, AS FOLLOWS:
PLANTS. PLANTS.
RBPATH OTB oeiateion\ele ere vie css «'s AHONE, OVOP AIH sre sie mi itsiciely mc cute cre verers about 2,000
REICCONI Ride dz x) ctctsip tote te ce, ser SFO DONO ICC ke cin iA. stale tdi are beer o omterake ozs s¢ 1,000
OT 0) 9 oes Oa oapte, OUMA | USELIECEs totes clatolwiet3'e alei aistalancrelelace “3,000
TUN WEL re seer eine eian sie «+ ae 66525000. | BCpper...'< oiler 0 ce ove cme os ci0\s “2,000
RMT ce ig eo chee ee sade 6 wholes 2. GOUD) [> TOTHALO: «5. t ctaigin voile eens <ttes “3,000
EOP TAM bo terera ood br opotst en Sv hayes's SOI OOD SAL Cada priwnaletisicjnerviars piieicietons “1,000
SRNGIRG, Fite ewes die sine oo ale ss SP SIOGO. | Phim 8s cae reciele ei. 0 eit io Meri cclde “ 5,000

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SELECE-LiISt OF
VEGETABLE SEEDS,

| _ Embracing all the leading varieties suited to the wants of the Market Gardener. as
well as the Family Garden,

The facilities offered for sending seeds by mail enable all who desire fresh and
genuine seeds to send direct to the grower. For prices by the pound and bushel, see
Market Gardener and Farmer’s price list, page 45.

For the convenience of persons who wish but small quantities, the seeds are put up
in packets of five, ten, and twenty-five cents each. Those quoted from thirty cents to
one dollar per oz., in not less than ten cent packets; over one dollar per oz., in packets
of twenty-five cents each. Beans, Corn, and Peas, in not less than ten cent packets.

ARTICHOKE.
Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Span. Artischoken, GER.
LARGE GREEN GLOBE, per oz. 50 ets.

Plant the seeds early in April, in rich soil, in drills one inch deep,
and about twelve inches 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.
Asperge, FR. Esparragos, SPAN. Spargel, GER.
LARGE GREEN, per 0z. 10 cts. .CONOVER’S COLOSSAL, per oz. 10 cts.
For Roots of the above, see page 43.

Sow in March or April, in rich soil. Soak the seed in warm water
for 24 hours. Drill it thinly in rows a foot apart. When two years old,
transplant into permanent beds, which should be well and deeply
manured. Set out the plants from three to four feet apart each way
and six inches deep. On the approach of winter clear off the bed, and
cover with a dressing of manure, or compost; fork up the beds 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—English Dwarfs.
Feve de Marais, Fr. Haba, Span. Puffbohnen, GER.
EARLY MAZAGAN, per qt. 30 cts. BROAD WINDSOR, per qt. 40 ets.

These varieties are grown extensively in Europe, but little esteemed
in this country.

To succeed well, these must be planted early, as the summer heat
causes the blossoms to drop off prematurely. Being quite hardy, plant
as soon as the frost is out of the ground, in strong, loamy soil, in drills
two feet apart. Pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to fill.

On Beans, 30 cts. per qt. additional, when ordered to be sent by mail.
For Beans by the quantity, see page 45. ;

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BEANS—Dwarf, or Snap-Short.
Haricot, Fr. Frijolenano, SPAN. Buschbohnen, GER.

Per qt. Per qt.

BARLY “MOWAWE i.0000sevdseccece .30| GERMAN WAX (Black seed)..... .40
Lone YELLOW SIx WEEKS. .30| WHITE WAX (White seed)...... 40
EARLY CHINA RED EYE........ 25) WHITE MARROWBFAT....0...0000 » 225
RED SPECKLED VALENTINE.... 30 | WHITE KIDNEY.....0.02cccces cece verte
REFUGEE OR BROWN VALEN- RED FRENCH OR MARROW... .25
THES pe Sioa So an 25 | TURTLE Soup, BLACK........... 25
NEWINGTON WONDER............ 25 | EARLY VALENTINE (whitesd.) .50

All the varieties of this class are tender, and will not bear the cold.
The first three on the list are considered the hardiest, and are generally
the first planted. The Valentine and German Wax are, however, the
favorite varieties in this market, the pods being round and stringless.
The Wax Beans are a valuable variety, the pods are a waxy yellow,
transparent, tender and stringless. Plant about the middle of April,
and at intervals throughout the season for a succession, finishing about
the 15th of August. The best mode of culture is in rows two feet apart,
and the beans two or three inches in the rows. Keep well hoed, and
draw the earth up to their stems.

BEANS—Pole or Running.
Haricotsa rames, FR. Frijol vastago, SPAN. Stangenbohnen, GER.

Per qt. Per gt. -
GMA Ceci segnsves co oerzrme2-00\| HORTICULTURAL. :....20¢0 is atncwee 40
CAROLINA OR SEWEE............. .50 | CRANBERRY, WHITE............. AO
GERMAN WAX (Black seed).... .40| SCARLET RUNNER.............. Le BO
GIANT WAX (Red seed).............60 | WHITE DUTCH RUNNER......... 40

Plant about the middle of May. The Lima Beans are very suscepti-
ble 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. Fix poles
in the ground, four feet apart each way, and plant four to six beans
about half an inch deep around each pole, placing the eyes downwards,
and thin out to three plants to a pole, if the soil be rich; pinch off the
ends when the plants overrun the top of the poles, to effect more perfect
growth below. A shovelful of rich, light, and well-rotted compost to
each hill, well incorporated, will be beneficial. They transplant easily
if grown in frames. The German Wax and Giant Wax are superior
varieties as snap-shorts, the pods being very tender and stringless. The
_ latter, of our introduction, forms pods from six to nine inches long, thick
and fleshy, of a pale yellow color and waxy appearance.

Fearing Burr, Esq., author of the ‘‘ Vegetables of America,” states:
“T have given the Giant Wax Bean a fair trial, and am happy to
say that it has proved everything you claimed it to be; when the plants
were in full perfection, the poles displayed a mass of fine, large, waxen-
white pods from the top to the bottom.”’ The editor of the American
Agriculturist describes it thus: ‘‘ The pods are from six to nine inches
long, thick and fleshy, of a pale yellow color, and waxy appearance;
the seeds are red. The peculiarity about this variety is, that its pods,
even when full grown, are perfectly tender, and may be used as snap-
beans. We have tried them both separately and in succotash, and con-
- sider them really delicious. The variety is a pole or running bean. We
welcome it as a valuable addition to our list of varieties.”

For Dreer’s Improved Lima Beans, see page 33.
On Beans, 30 cts. per qt. additional, when ordered to be sent by mail.

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BEET.
Betterave, FR. Bettaraga, Span. Rothe oder Runkel riibe, GER.
10 cts. per oz., except where noted.

EGYPTIAN BLoop TURNIP...... .15 | BASTIAN’s HALF Lone BLoop,
BASTIAN’S Ex. EARLY RED..... 15) per oz. .15 cts. 5 es

ExTRA-EARLY BASSANO. | Swiss CHARD.

Srwon’s Ex. EARLY RED. SILESIAN, OR SUGAR.

EARLY BLOOD RED. LonG RED MANGEL-WURZEL.
LonG BLOoD-RED. YEL. GLOBE MANGEL-WURZEL.

Sow in well-enriched ground, in drills, from April to June; thin out

the plants to stand six or ef&ht inches apart. The turnip varieties can
be sown as late as the middle of July, for a winter crop; these are pre-
ferred by many to the late varieties that sometimes become woody. The
first seven are esteemed the best for table use. The Egyptian is in form
like a flat turnip, and very early. The Bastian’s Extra Early is the per-
fection of a beet, of quick growth, turnip form, bright color, and profit-
able for the Market Gardener, one of the best for family use. Bastian’s
Half Long is a valuable variety to follow the preceding.
_ The leaves of the Swiss Chard are used as Spinach and the mid-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.

BORECOLE.
Chou vert, FR. Breton,SPan. Blatter Kohl, GER. :
Per 02. | Per oz.
DWARF GERMAN KALE......:.. .10 | SCOTCH KALR......20ccc0-0 cocccncse 10
TALL GERMAN KALE...........: -20 | RED, OR PURPLE KALLE......... - 20

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.
Chou Brocoli, FR. Broculi, SPAN. Spargel Kohl, GER.
EARLY PURPLE CAPE...per oz. .60 | EARLY WHITE CAPE.....per 02. .75

Produce heads in autumn like Cauliflower. The Cape varieties are
best adapted to our climate. Sow about the middle of May, transplant
and manage as winter Cabbage, in well-enriched soil. For an early
crop the seed should be sown in a hot-bed and managed as early Cauli-
flower. It succeeds best in a moist soil and climate, and in the South it
can be had in perfection from November to March.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.—20 cts. per oz.
Chou de Bruxelles, FR. Breton de Bruselas,SPpan. Rosenkohl, GER.

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

For Beets by the pound, see page 45.

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1. ScARLET SHort-Horn CagROT.
2. EARLY SCARLET Horn CARROT.

3. Hair-Lone ScARLET CARROT.

4 Loxe ORANGE CARROT.

5, LonGc Bioop-REep BEET.

6. BasTIAN’s ExTRA Harty RED BEET.

". EcyptiAN BiLoop TuRNIP BEET.

8. Bastian’s Haur-Lone Boop BEET.
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For Carrots, see page 18.

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CABBAGE.
Chou Pomme, FR. Repollo, SPAN. Kopf-Kohl, GER.

; Per oz. Per oz.
UA REY: QUHRO, soak, oc cs wees ccetencee 20 | RED. DRUMHEAD .....csceccanctse. 40
EARLY FRENCH OXHEART..... .80| RED DUTCH FOR PICKLING... .30
EARLY SUGAR LOAF.............. .20| LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD...... 30
BA REM TELE. PITRE. c0tces:. 3 20 | GABGH FLAT Dprer:..ccc.. 30
LARGE EARLY YORK..........6 20; MAGDEBURG FLAT DUTCH..... -00
EARLY WEINNIGSTADT........... .30 | EARLY DWARF ULM SAVOY.. .25
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.. .50 | GREEN CURLED SAVOV.......... .20 °

- EARLY FLAT BRUNSWICE...... .30 | LARGE DRUMHEAD SAVOY..... .20

The first column contains the early sorts, which may be raised as
follows : Sow the seed in well-prepared ground, about the 15th of Sep-
tember. 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. Large plants are liable to run to
seed, should the winter be mild. Make rather two sowings_and select
small but stocky plants. They may also be raised by sowing the seed
very early in the spring, in hot-beds—afterwards plant out in deep and
well-manured ground, in rows two feet apart.

The autumn and winter sorts, sowin April or early in May, in a
moderately shaded border, in shallow drills, three or four inches apart.

Transplant early in July, in rows thirty inches apart. Cabbage suc-
ceeds best in a fresh, rich soil, well manured and deeply dug or plowed.
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 wood- -
ashes, air-slack lime, plaster, or tobacco, which should be performed
early in the morning.

The Oxheart and Jersey Wakefield varieties are grown largely for the
Philadelphia markets, having nearly superseded the York and Sugar
Loaf, the former being quite as early and producing much larger heads,
the latter coming in at once after the Oxheart has been cut. The Phila-
delphia Flat Dutch and Drumhead are the favorite late varieties. We
flatter ourselves on having a pure and superior stock of these sorts.

CAULIFLOWER.
Chou Fleur, FR. Colijlor, SPAN. Blumen Kohl, GER.

Per oz. Per oz.

AREY LOWDON......<c0ii:.0 he $ .75 | LARGE WALCHEREN.«.......-. $ .75
HALF EARLY PARIS.....-...... 1.00 | LARGE LE NORMAND........... 1.50
_ EARLY DWARF ERFURT.,...... 1.50 | LE NORMAND SHORT-STEM... 1.50

Sow for early about the middle of September, in a bed of clean rich
earth. Transplant in frames and cover with sashes and shutters during
severe weather, giving them light and air every mild day.

Transplant in the spring as soon as the frost leaves the ground into a
bed of the richest earth, two and a half feet apart. Keep them well
hoed and bring the earth gradually up to their stems. The Cauliflower
succeeds best when planted in frames at the close of winter, and brought
to maturity before the summer heat sets in. The late variety matures
in the autumn, and is sown and managed similarly to Cape Broccoli.

The Early Dwarf Erfurt and Short-stem Le Normands are growr
largely for this market.

For prices of Cabbage by the pound, see page 45.

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For Prize Cucumbers, see page 21.

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CARDOON.
Cardon, FR. Cardo, SPAN. Kardonen, GER.
LARGE SOLID STALKED, per oz. 50 cts.

Is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stem 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. Sow in April; and when one year old
transplant in trenches of well-manured ground, plant two feet apart ; the
roots remain from year to year; blanch by earthing up in the fall.

CARROT.
Carotte, Fr. Zanahoria, SPAN. Méhren, GER.
- Per oz. Per oz.
SCARLET SHORT-HORN.......... 15 | LONG OBANGE.,... gocoscs earns 15
EARLY SCARLET HORN.......... .15 | ALTRINGHAM OR FIELD......... -10
HALF-LONG. SCARLET.........5. 15 | LARGE WHITE BELGIAN........ 10.

The first three are the best early varieties for table use. For an early
crop sow when the ground is in working order, for a late crop sow in
June and July; when sown late they excel the late varieties for table
use. The first on the list is the early forcing variety prized for its
superior flavor. The last three are suitable for a main crop. Sowin May
and June in well-dug, rich loamy soil, in drills about twelve inches
apart, thin out to stand four inches in the rows. The Long Orange is
preferred by dairymen. Tne most suitable ground for Carrots is that
which has been well manured for previous crops.

CELERY.
Celeri, FR. Apio, SPAN. Sellerie, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
DREER’S WHITE SOLID.......... -40 | COLE’S CRYSTAL WHITE........ .30
COLE’S DEFIANCE RED.......... 25 | DWARF WHITE SOLID (eztra).. .25
SEYMOUR’s WHITE SOLID...... .30 | CELERIAC, OR TURNIP-ROOTED -25

Sow the last of March or early in April, in rich mellow ground, in
shallow drills, and in a situation where the plants can be protected from
the parching heat of a summer sun; in dry weather water freely. By
rolling or pressing in the seed the result has been more satisfactory
than when covered. When the plants are five or six inches high, trans-
plant a portion in trenches or on the level; the dwarf varieties three
feet, the tall sorts four feet between the rows, and repeat at intervals of
two or three weeks for a succession. 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 in shallow
drills. ‘The root of it swells like a turnip, and may be preserved in sand
through the winter; this is cooked and dressed similar to Beets. To
store for winter use, on well-drained ground dig trenches one foot wide
and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in
this horizontally, cover with boards to shed the water and in severe
weather protect with straw or leaves. On wet soils place the stalks four
layers deep on either side of a ridge, cover with four inches of soil and
protect as described above. When wanted for use open at one end.

For Celery and Cabbage Plants, see page 43.

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5. GREEN CURLED SAvoy CABBAGE.
| 6. LARGE Lonpon LEEK.

1. Dreer’s Wuite Sormp CEeLery.
2. Earty RusstAN CUCUMBER.
3. Earty WHITE-SPINED CucUMBER.

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CHERVIL.—Per oz. 20 cts.
Cerfeuil, FR. Perifolio, SPAN. Garten Korbel, GER.

Used as‘a small salad, and for seasoning like Parsley. Sow in drills
one foot apart, in the spring and at intervals.

CHICORY—Large-rooted.—Per oz. 10 cts.

Sow in April. Cultivate like Carrots. Cut up and dry the roots, roast
and grind like coffee. Used to mix with or as a substitute for coffee.

CORN SALAD.—Per oz. 10 cts.
Mache, Fr. Canonigos,SpaNn. Ackersalat, GER.

Used as a small salad throughout the winter and spring. Sow on the
opening of spring, in drills one foot apart; it will mature in six to eight
weeks. For winter and early spring use sow in drills in August and
September. Cover with straw on the approach of winter.

CORN—Garcen Varieties.
Thirty ets. per qt. additional, when ordered to be sent by mail.

Mais, FR. Maiz,SPaAn. Welschkorn, GER.

Per qt. Per qt.
ADAM’S EXTRA EARLY ........ . 20 | EXTRA EARLY SUGAR............ 20
EARLY NARRAGANSETT SUGAR .30 | LARGE SWEET.....cccce0cosees sone - (25
CROSBY’S EARLY SUGAR........ .30 | EVERGREEN SWEET............-05 25

Plant about first week in May and at intervals. The above varieties
are the best for table use. Adam’s Early 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 Evergreen,
which are the best for table use. The Crosby’s Early is the earliest of
the sugar varieties; ears of good size, productive and very sweet.

The Sweet or Sugar varieties being liable to rot in cold or wet ground,
should not be planted until May, and for a succession, continue plant-
ing every two weeks, until the middle of July, in well-manured ground,
in hills three feet apart, or in rows eight inches apart.

CRESS.
Cresson, FR. Mastuerzo, SPAN. Garten Kresse, GER.
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS, per oz. .10 TRUE WATER, per oz. .50

Extensively used asa small salad. Sow at intervals throughout the
season for a succession, as it soon runs to seed. The Cresses are health-
ful and excellent salad plants. The Water Cress requires a stream of
running water, in which it will grow without care, except keeping at
first weeds from interfering with it. It is easily introduced by planting
along the margins of ditches or streams, and increases rapidly by the
spreading of the roots or from the seed ; is of an agreeable pungent taste.

CUCUMBER.
Concombre, FR. Cohombro, SPAN. Gurke, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
AEN, SRUGGI AN cs seeds sctnsunecsan 15 | LONG GREEN TURKEY........... 15
EARLY. FRAME..........2000 ee id) GREEN PROLIFIC csi vivsncedeste ss 30
EARLY WHITE-SPINED.......... .15 | GHERKIN, OR BURR............5 pea

The first three are the earliest and most esteemed table varieties. —
The White-Spined retains its color longer than any other variety,
and is largely grown for our markets. The last three are used for .

For Prices by the Quantity, see page 46.

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pickling. For early use, plant first week in May, on hills about four
feet apart; the hills should be previously prepared with a shovelful of
well-rotted manure; thin out.to four plants after all danger from insects
is over. For pickles, plant from June until the middle of July.

ENGLISH PRIZE CUCUMBERS.

; In packages; 25 cts. each.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. GLORY OF ERFuURT (White).

COOLING’S PROLIFIC. MANCHESTER PRIZE.
EDWARD’s ECLIPSE. PIERSON’S LONG GUN.
GENERAL CANROBERT. ROMAN EMPEROR.
GENERAL GRANT. S1on HOUSE, IMPROVED.
GIANT OF ARNSTADT. TELEGRAPH.

These are the favorite varieties for forcing, frequently attaining a
length of thirty inches. These sorts can be grown in hot-beds or hot-
houses where the temperature does not fall below 65° at night. Plant
in the centre of a sash.

EGG-PLANT.
Aubergine, Fr. Berengena, SPAN. ierpflanze, GER.

Per oz. Per ounce.
EARLY LONG PURPLE. ......... .40| EARLY BLACK PEKIN...........°.70
New York Imp. PuRPLE...... .60! SCARLET (Ornamental).......... 75

The first three are the kinds usually cultivated for table use. The
New York Improved Large Purple being free from thorns, productive,
and growing very large, is the most desirable for a general crop—the last
is an ornamental variety.

- Sow. in hot-beds early in March. When three inches high transplant
into small pots, which plunge into the same bed, so that the plants may
become stocky, and are readily planted out from the pots when the sea-
son becomes sufficiently warm, say June; transplant into thoroughly
worked and well-enriched soil about three feet apart each way.

Draw the earth up to their stems when about a foot high. Egg-plant
seed will not vegetate freely without substantial heat, and if the plants
get the least chilled in the earlier stages of growth, they seldom recover,

epeated sowings are sometimes necessary. Care should be observed in
cutting the fruit so as not to disturb the roots of the plant.

ENDIVE.
Chicoree, FR. Endivia, Span. Endivien, GER.
; Per oz. Per oz.
GRetn: CURLED Ri ark. .25 | GREEN CURLED MOSS............ 30
EARLY WHITE CURLED......... .25 | BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN.... .25

The Green Curled is considered the hardiest. Sow in July, in shal-
low drills. When two or three inches high, transplant into good ground,
or thin out at a distance of a foot apart. Blanch by tying up, which
must be done when quite dry, or they will rot. At the approach of
winter, the growing crop may be taken up carefully, with a ball of earth
to each plant, and planted close together in a frame or dry cellar, when
it can be used during the winter prepared and dressed like a salad.

The Early White, self-blanching, is by far the finest curled variety,
grows to a large size, and very tender.

For Grass Seeds, see page 40.

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KOHL-RABI, cr Turnip-rooted Cabbage.
Chou Rave, Fr. Cal de nabo, Span. Kohl Rabi, GER.

Per oz. Per oz.
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. .ccecees 2304 SL ARGE LATE) BEU Bivdcsckeececsoce 20
EARLY BLUE VIENNA... .cclecess .o0 | LARGE LATE WHITE............. .20

This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, especially on the continent,
where it is extensively grown for feeding cattle, and is thought to keep
better than Turnips; when fed to cows it imparts no unpleasant taste to
the milk. It is steadily gaining favor in this country. Sow in April,
and thin out or transplant in rows, twelve inches apart. For late use,
sow in June and July. :

KALE—See Borecole.

SEA KALE, per oz. 25 cts.
Chou Marin, FR. Col. Marina, Span. See Kohl, GER.

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. Plant in hills about two feet apart.

For further directions see ‘“American Gardener’s Assistant.”

f LETTUCE.
Laitue, FR. Lechuga,SPan. Garten Salat, GER.

E ‘ Per oz. : Per oz.
EARLY CURLED SILESIA....... -20| WHITE OR ICE COSS.......0.:00028 030
EARLY BOSTON CURLED......... .30 | PARIS GREEN COSS..........0.0088 30
EARLY STONEHEAD.......00s.0000 .380 | BROWN DUTCH.............ce0ee00. 030
EARLY TENNISBALL,......0..00008 .25 | CURLED INDIA HEAD............ .40
EARLY WHITE CABBAGE....... 330: (VRE RBIGNANG fesccsuede oc okeabeaee . 230
EARLY SIMPSON......00005 seeceeees 20 | MONITOR, stands the heat....... 50
DutTcH BUTTER (Spotted)........40| HANSON, stands the heat......... .50
ROYAL AVABBAG Bicae) isceticcties .25' ALL THE YEAR ROUND......... .30

The Early Curled and Boston Curled are used as a cut salad, for
which purpose they are sown thickly in frames, early in the spring, and
somewhat later in the open borders. Early Stonehead,. Dutch Butter
(spotted), Early Tennisball and Early Simpson are the earliest heading
varieties, producing fine salad-heads and the best for forcing and earl
- planting. The Early Cabbage or Imperial Butter is a fine early head-
ing variety, and also suitable for fall sowing in connection with Brown
Dutch and White Cabbage, all of which will stand out over winter with
eines The Royal Cabbage, Curled India, Perpignan, and Dutch

utter (spotted) produce fine solid heads and stand the summer heat
well. The Hanson produces remarkably large heads, deliciously sweet,
tender and crisp. The Coss varieties form long upright heads of nar-
row leaves, which are crisp and refreshing. 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. For successive
crops, Sowings may be made in the open ground as early as spring opens
until July; at the latter season sow and transplant in a coo! moist
place.

For Hanson Lettuce, see page 36.

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1, Kout-Rasi, Harty VIENNA. 4. NETTED CitTRON MUSK-MELON.
2, Harty CABBAGE LETTUCE, 5, WuiTe JAPAN MUsK-MELON.

8. Boston Curuep LETTUCE. 6. Mountain SwEET WATER-MELON.

For Melons, see page 24,

24 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

LEEK.
Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Span. Lauch, GER.

Per oz. Per oz
LARGE LONDON.....+00. 40222-0004. «25 | LARGE MUSSELBURG, very fine .40 -
LARGE ROUEN.........-.2cceeseenes -30

‘The Leek is very hardy ; the whole plant is eaten, employed in soups,
boiled with meat, etc., reputed more delicate than the Onion. Sow early
~in April. When the plants are four or five inches high, transplant in_
a deep rich soil in rows wide enough apart to work with a hoe. :

MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA.
Per oz. 40 ets.

The seed pods are used to a considerable extent for pickling, when
gathered green and tender. Sow in the open ground in May, thin out
two feet apart. 3

MELON-MUSK. se
Melon Muscade, Fr. Melon Muscatel, Span. Melone, GER.
: 2 Per oz. Per oz.
JENNY DLEND. <ccsectesens gh agattios 10 | LARGE NETTED NUTMEG....... .15
NETTED CITRON = tesrsed soccsecse ce -10| WARD’S NECTAR... ..0:<c<<cs-.sgee .20
NETTED PINE APPLE............ 15. | WHITE VAPAN?.2..Jssesnncesan eee
ol ian i2 << 44h OY teeter oy Ne Oe aero -15.' CASA Bip 2z5ao8 cs ne be ee LD

All the above varieties can be recommended. The Jenny Lind is the
earliest variety, small, round size, and of excellent flavor; the Casaba
is a late variety of large oval size and superior quality. The Turks’ Cap
and Ward’s Nectar are green-fleshed sorts of recent introduction, ex-
quisite flavor. The White Japan, an early medium size, roundish
variety ; skin and flesh creamy-white ; centre orange, fine flavor. Plant
early in May, in hills of rich light soil, six feet apart each way; allow
three plants to each hill after all danger from bugs is over. When about
‘a foot long, pinch off the tips, to make them branch. When the ground
is heavy, dig holes three or four feet in diameter and eighteen inches
deep, fill these with a compost of well-rotted manure mixed with rich
light soil and sand; raise the hills above the level. Observe not to
plant pumpkins or squashes near them, as they will hybridize. The
Netted Citron, Pine Apple and Nutmeg are old varieties of fine flavor,
and the leading market sorts.

_ WATER-MELON.
Melon d’Eau, Fr. Sandia, Span. Wasser Melone, GER.
Per o2. l Per oz.
MOUNTAIN SWEET.......0s00.205. .10 | BLACK ITALIAN (new)..........-. .10
MOUNTAIN SPROOT ......... edvaxe 15 | ICE CREAM, true......2..secccccse-s 15
BLACK: SPANISH. << -ccstwsgeswece elle | SPRANGEE oSoiew vee sasetermenac aes 15
CITRON (for preserving)........-. Beg C62} re eee ee .10

The Mountain Sweet, Gypsy, and Black Italian are cultivated exten-
sively for the Philadelphia market; when well-grown, they cannot be
surpassed for size or quality. The Ice Cream is early, of large size,
crisp scarlet flesh, thin rind, and white seed. The Orange is of small
size; the flesh separates from the rind like an orange, and is an excel-
lent variety for late use. The Water-melon thrives best in a sandy soil,
and should be planted in hills eight feet apart each way. Prepare the
hills and treat the same as described for Musk-melons.

For Prices by the Pound, see page 47.

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1. Larce Sugar Parsnip. 5. Rep WETHERSFIELD ONION.
2. WHITE OR SILVER-SKIN ONION. 6. YELLow STRASBURG ONION.
3. MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA (PICKLE). 7. CHAMPION Moss CurLep PARSLEY.

4. YeELLow Danvers ONION.

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y) For Onions, see page 26.

26 ' Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

Sold in the form of Bricks, at 30 ets. By mail, 50 ets.
Champignon, FR. Seta, SPAN. Champignon brut, GER.

Culture.—Mushroom beds are best made under cover. A dry eellar
or shed will do. Collect fresh horse-droppings without straw, turn
them over three or four times to get rid of the 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 littie 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 Jumps about two inches square and
six inches apart, then cover with light earth an inch thick: beat it
gently down al! 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.

MUSTARD.—Per oz., 10 cts.; per lb., 50 cts.; by mail, 65 cts.

Moutarde, Fr. Mostazo, SPAN. Senf, GER.
WHITE OR YELLOW (English.) | BROWN OR BLACK.

Sown like Cress and used as asmall salad. The White Mustard is
also used for medicinal purposes.

NASTURTIUM, OR INDIAN CRESS.—Per oz., 20 ets.
Capucine grande, FR. Capuchina, SPAN. Kapuziner, GER.

The seed-pods and foot-stalks are gathered green and piekled in vine-
gar; resembling capers. The flowers are used for garnishing, and leaves
for mixing with salads. Sow-1in drills, when all danger of frost is over,
i light rich soil, and train on brush or trellises. ‘

OKRA, OR GOMBO. -
Gombo FR. Quibombo, SPAN. Essbarer Hibiscus, GER.
IMPROVED DWARF, LONG-PODDED, per oz. 10 ets.

The young green capsules of this plant are used in soups, stews, etc.,
to which they impart a rich flavor and are considered nutritious. Plant
the seeds about the middie of May, in hills or drills; thin to three plants
to the hill. Plant the seed thickly, as it is liable to rot in the ground;
rich ground is necessary. The very young pods can be gathered and
dried for wiuter use; the ripe seeds are used as a substitute for coffee.

ONION.
Ognon, FR. Cebolla, SPAN. Zaiebel, GER.
Per 02. Per 02.
WHITE OR,SILVER-SKIN......... 00. | YELLOW DANVERS. ...cccccscscoes 95
YEELOW STRASBURG........000:2 25: RED WETHERSFIELD........ Btwn 20)

The Silver-Skin and Yellow Strasburg seed are of Philadelphia growth,
as northern grown and imported seed will not produce sets. For sets, sow _
the seed as early as possible in the spring, very thickly, in beds or in
drills with a seed drill. As soon as the tops die off in the summer,
' remoye them to a dry, airy place; and early in the following spring
replant in rows about four 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. They may be reared to full size during the

For Onion Sets and other Roots, see page 43.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 97

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: for this purpose the Red Wethersfield and Yellow Danvers
are usually preferred.

The Onions delight in a strong, rich, deep soil; the ground should be
heavily manured with well-rotted manure.

PARSLEY.
Persil, FR. Perejil, SPAN. Petersilie, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
POMBE CUBBED. .. iicvece cccceeses FLO EGTRRA CUBED. 2. si cerpcepeece eres 15
CHAMPION Moss CURLED...... ot5

Sow early in April, in rows one foot apart, thin out to stand six inches
apart. Soak the seed first in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and
sow when the seed swells or bursts. For winter use, protect in a frame
or light cellar.

PARSNIP.

Panais, FR. Chariberia, SPAN. -Pastinake, GER.
LARGE SUGAR OR HOLLOW-CROWNED, per oz. 10 cts.

This is decidedly the best variety. Sow as early in the spring as the
weather will admit, in rich ground, well dug. Cultivate similar to Car-
rots. The roots improve by leaving in the ground over winter, securing
enough in pits or the cellar for immediate use. Valuable for feeding
stock as well as table use.

PEAS.

Tn ten cent packets, or by the quart at prices annexed.
Thirty ets. per qt. additional, when ordered to be sent by mail,

Pois, FR. Guisante, SPAN. LErbsen, GER.
Early Varieties.

DREER’S EXTRA EARLY, the earliest, most prolific
and even cropper. The crop can be gathered in two

Height. Per qt.

pickings. The market gardener’s favorite................. PSR Up coating 0)
CARTER’S FIRST CROP, the earliest English variety...... 24 ‘ ......°.30
*LAXTON’S ALPHA, ‘the earliest blue-wrinkled pro-

lifie variety, of exquisite. MRMOY IE see ote Casseapsnano mses oie Se eee 40
TOM THUMB, MOLY WWI haw fockie setts cachet fablewedosecnsdee as vaes 10 ings.s0 -.40

DANIEL O'ROURKE, a prolific variety, ten thee later
than Dreer’s Extra Early, sold under the name of

Phila. Extra Early and several other synonyms......... De 1b, scene oD
*McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM, a dwarf green-wrinkled

variety, very prolific, of superior MAN OTe eck aaenncaeses LOe imeisscerseme 4 OF
KENTISH INVICTA, @ productive first early blue pea, of

fine color and good OPUALRT Yo Se Rs Roh hatiawinmdde ds De iktieedyss’ 40
*MCLEAN’S ADVANCER, prolific; well-filled long pods,

early, tender, and of a delicious flavor......css.sseses sence: Sana esesoeas 40
LAXTON’s PROLIFIC LONG Pop, a valuable variety pro-

ducing long pods containing 10 to 12 peas each.......... a 40
*KUGENIE, a, fine produetive - variety of good flavor...... il cer OU)

Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Marrows, the finest npn

The Tom Thumb and Little Gem are the best early dwarf Peas ; they
require a rich soil, and are well suited from their dwarf habit for ‘small
gardens; can be planted i in rows one foot apart.

See eee ee eS 0 OTE nT GAs Shy Neo et Ls SS ee

For Peas by the Bushel, see page 47.

28 | Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

PEAS— Continued.

For General and Late Crops.
Height. Per qt.

"CHAMPION OF ENGLAND (one of the best)........... A Tb tse ae
*VEITCH’S PERFECTION, a large delicious marrow pea, 3 “ ...... .50
*HAIR’S DWARF GREEN MARROW, fine flavored... 24 “ ..... - 50
DwarkF BLUE IMPERIAL, good prolific variety............. VE Sone ee Reds OF
*CARTER’S LEVIATHAN, of hardy constitution, free from

mildew, producing peas of enormous SiZe...............000 i pappeas Si: 50
LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT, for market culture.......... BS abepleen .20
BLACK-EYE MARROWFAT, Be *s Hal) oaeeaseece 5 peor 20
“FRENCH WRINKLED SUGAR, edible pods.................0. 2s MA ESS 50
DWARE SUGAR; ‘edible pods)... 200.154. settee eae BY eek Sesh 50
TALL SUGAR, ss SY 5 EN SSE Es BEL G2 Sie sa .60

Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Marrows, the finest flavored.

Commence planting the early kinds as early in the spring as the
ground can be worked. All the other sorts will answer for successive
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 height. Dreer’s Extra Early is one of the best for early as
well as late planting, and is extensively used by our market gardeners
for a late fall crop; for which purpose plant in July and August.

PEPPER.
Piment, FR. Pimiento, Span. Pfeffer, GER.
Per oz. Per 0z
SWEET BELL or MOUNTAIN... .30 | CAYENNE, LONG RED........... .40
TOMATO-SHA PED: ....00-c200.c000 30-| (CHERRY GRED..%. &necctecastesrce 40
CAYENNE, LONG YELLOW.... 40° | SMALL CHILI....c0..000.025...000 00

The two first are used and esteemed most highly, when green, for
pickling. The Sweet Bell or Mountain is quite mild, and attains a large
size. The last four are used for flavoring and seasoning. Sow in hot-
beds in March, or on a warm border early in May Transplant in good.
rico ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart.

PUMPKIN.
Potiron, FR. Calabaza, SPAN. Kiirbis, GER.
- CASHAW (Crooked-necked) per oz. .10 | LARGE CHEESE....... per oz. .10
RPAMMO TER. oe) cc daccectes teeta per oz2. 330 | Atte beta per lb. .30

Plant in May in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The Cashaw
is generally preferred for cooking, similar in many respects to the Yel-
low Crook-neck Winter Squash.

RHUBARB.—Per oz., 25 cts.
Rhubarbe, Fr. Ruibarbo Bastardo, SPAN. thabarber, GER.
VICTORIA. | LINNZUS.

The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. It is fit for use
before green fruit appears, and is an excellent substitute. Sow in April;
transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation. To
grow the stalks to perfection, the ground must be dug and ee |
manured, at least two feet deep. Set out the roots four feet apart eac
way. As no dependence can be placed upon growing the varieties truly
from seed, it is recommended to those who desire a choice article to
procure the roots. See Esculent Plants, page 43. :

For New Potatoes, see page 42.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 29

RADISH.
10 cts. per 0z., except where noted.
Radis et Rave, Fr. Rabano, Span. Rettig, GER.

EARLY SCARLET OLIVE-SHAPED. | YELLOW TURNIP SUMMER.
EARLY WHITE OLIVE-SHAPED. WHITE NAPLES SUMMER.

WHITE TURNIP. WHITE SPANISH WINTER.

RED TURNIP. LONG BLACK SPANISH WINTER,
FRENCH BREAKFAST. ROUND BLACK SPANISH WINTER.
LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. SCARLET CHINA WINTER, 15 cts.
LONG SALMON SHokrT Top. WHITE CHINA WINTER, 15 cts.

The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings in gen-
tle hot-beds during the winter and early spring, or on sheltered borders
as soon as the ground can be worked. The ground should be well
manured, dug and raked; they flourish best in a light mellow soil, and
unless grown rapidly and well stimulated they become fibrous and
tough. The French Breakfast is oval scarlet, tipped with white. The
‘Yellow Turnip and White Naples are excellent for summer and fall use,
standing the heat better than the other sorts. The last five on the list
are sown in August for winter crops; they can be stored in a cellar or
pit. The China varieties are milder than the Spanish sorts.

SALSIFY, OYSTER PLANT.—Per oz. 20 cts.
Salsijfis, FR. Ostra Vegetal, SPAN. Haferwurzel, GER.

A fine vegetable used as Carrots; or, after being boiled, made inte
cakes with paste, and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor.
Cultivate same as Parsnips; it is also hardy and can remain in the

round all winter for early spring use. The Salsify succeeds best in
ight, well-enriched, mellow soil dug two spades deep. Sow early in
spring in drills fifteen inches apart; thin out to four inches apart.

SCORZONERA.—Per 02z., 30 cts.
Scorsonere, Fr. LEscorzonera, SPAN. Schwarzwurzel, GER.

Known as Black Salsify. It is cultivated and used in the same man-
ner as the Salsify.

SORREL—Garden.—Per oz., 20 cts.
Oseille, FR. Acedera, SPAN. Sauerampfer, GER.
Used asasalad. Sow in April in rich mellow soil, in shallow drills ;
thin out the plants six inches apart.

SPINACH.

10 ets. per 0z.; 60 ets. per lb., except where noted.

Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, SPAN. Spinat, GER.

ROUND-LEAVED SAVoy. PRICKLY-SEEDED.
FLANDERS (broad-leaved). NEW ZEALAND, per oz. 15 cts.

For spring and summer use, sow either broadcast or in drills 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 ap-
proach of cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich; the stronger
the ground the more delicate and suceulent will be the leaves.

For Seeds by the Pound, see page 48.

a5 eee Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

SQUASH.
- Courge, FR. Calabasa Tontanera, SPAN. Kiirbis, GER.
Per oz. Ter oz.
Baniy BUSH OR PATTY PANY .10 | MARBLEABA Dy2e.ioeo oS on nc enone Be
EARLY GOLDEN BUSH. ~ =. 2205s Say | (BOSTON MARROW .u.c<s050000252- ml a
LoNG GREEN CROOK-NECK..... .15 | HUBBARD ..c.cceccccccccoccee ceceeese ee

The varieties of the first column are the best for summer use. 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. The last col-
umn are superior winter varieties. The Marblehead is a new winter
variety of great excellence and fine keeping qualities. Plant in hills
in the same manner, and at the same time, as Cucumbers and Melons.
The bush varieties three or four feet apart, and the running kinds from
six to nine.

TOMATO.
Tomate, FR. Tomate,SPan. Liebes Apfel, GER.
- Per-oz. | Per oz.
EXTRA EARLY RED............... .25| BARGE SMOOTH RED......-...-...20
GENEBAL GRANT...... f..cc.0-0a6 30) PHILADELPHIA MARKET....... .30
Beorry = the-larcest...2....2.-.- 50 | LABGE -YRELOW 25 2 RS SS .30
ESS 0 Spm os SD 8 Sie a eee SOF | RED AND YELLOW PiUM, each .40
CooK’s FAVORITE.. Berisaus 230 | CHERRY, Red and Yellow, each .50
FESEE ISLAND, true............ .. B01 A ARLINGTON, large SOid..so.+-- AU

The Extra Early curled leaf is desirable only for ripening a few es
in advance of the other varieties. The Trophy is now the popular sort
for family use. The fruit is of large size, solid, and fine-flavored. The
Cook’s Favorite, also a solid, smooth variety, medium size. The Fejee
Island, large size, solid, and good flavor, but later in ripening than the
other sorts. These three varieties can be recommended for general
cultivation or family use; for putting up in cans for winter use they are
superior, as they contain less water and seeds than other varieties. For

early use sow in hot-beds, or boxes, early in March, and plant out in -
May, from four to five feet apart ; pinch off the side branches to obtain
early fruit. For late use sow in a sheltered border in May and set out
the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked off before frost, and
ripened under glass. By training the tomato vines on trellises or tying
to stakes they will increase in productiveness, the fruit will ripen better
and be of finer quality, not considering the ornamental part, than were
they left to grow wild on the ground. For illustration, see page 39. _

TURNIP.—Per oz. 10 cts.
Navet, Fr. Nebo Comun, Span. Riibe, GER.

WHITE FLAT DUTCH, strap-leaved. | LONG WHITE FRENCH.
PURPLE OR RED TOP, strap-leaved. | LONG WHITE Cow Horn.

TELTOW OR MARROW. YELLOW ABERDEEN, OR SCOTCH.
ROBERTSON’S GOLDEN BALL. PURPLE Top RuTA BAGA.
POMERANIAN GLOBE. GOLDEN GLOBE RuTA BAGA.
WHITE NORFOLK OR GLOBE. EARLY NIMBLE SIX WEEKS,

The first five on the list are the best for table use: the Flat Dutch is
usually sown for early summer use, quite early in the spring, and also

For New Varieties ef Tomato, see page 88.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 9

PuMPKIN, oR WINTER Crook- | 5. French. BREAKFAST RADISH.
6. Barty Scarpet OLIVE RanIsh.
7 Long Rep Manert-Wurzer BEET. See p. 14

8. PurPte or Rep Tor TURNIP.
4, Lona SCARLET Suort-TOoP RADISH. 9, TRopHyY TOMATO.

1. CAasnaw
NECK SQUASH.

2. Barty Busi SQuASH.

3. HUBBARD SQuasH.

ee ed

For Radishes, see page 29.

5 ee Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

with the Purple Top and Pomeranian Globe in July and August, fora
main crop. Robertson’s Golden Ball is highly recommended for cu-
linary purposes. So is also the Teltow, a small, delicate-flavored variety
oe largely in Europe and esteemed the best table variety ; its peculiar
avor isin the outer rind, which should not be peeled when used. Long
White French or Sweet German is increasing in favor either for table
use or feeding stock, being productive and remarkably sweet and mild;
sow in Juneand July. The Cow Horn grows very quickly, partly above
ground; very productive and of good quality. The Norfolk, Aberdeen
and Ruta Baga varieties are principally used for feeding stock. Sow
Ruta Baga seed in June, or early in July, in drills two feet apart, and
thin out to stand six inches apart, keeping the ground well stirred and
clear of weeds. The Turnip varieties can be sown until September 1st,
either in drills or broadcast, though it is not well to depend on such
sowings, as an early winter may stop their growth. As Turnips are
grown principally for consumption during the winter and early spring,
a few brief hints for their preservation is necessary. Take up the roots
in 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 earth-
ing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth; leave a vent
or air-hole, by placing a bunch of strawin the top. Put away in this
manner they will be found in good condition in the spring.

POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS.

5 ets. per packet, except where noted.

~ Per oz. Per Ib.
SATAN SC 2b oo aay so aR ee es ee eS Mees 10 $1.00
TBD SUE SNE as cee oo eo: SEL SGe Ee gneec seaonouenoceadon “oeec: .20 2.00
MR OIE. Baie bs Sat ois co teig © «MURINE ooo © «ise w ieee von Zohan ce sere 20 .. 2.00
OEP OABD CO 3 itso Sos: LOS eee anaes inet te eais oceidow Geaicaee 10 1.00
GG EOU MCI cot Bate a Sheet ede Su sac ens as deteleesertas .10 1.00
PDI 2a. oaiScels ae sols one EPEC Sct sieda dbus desisiedeteeeeosncioncecs 10 1.00
Br MICAUIUCL OW CC bes « oc cieatairic niall 33 0 cfSGRUMG elves nse wt aatianon tans 10 1.00
PM GUC UCR watson o's «Sahin emsaiaenany oo ose soneewesae cc seoeseuek 30 3.00
Marjoram, Sweet (American).....10 cts............... . 75 8.00
Marjoram, Sweet.(im ported ).........0.006..02-02cseccees 30 3.00
PSCC. otek See M2 v's y's Socg's cee dosti eas steeeeseaee .30 3.00
SOCOTGUY ge SHURDH ET eae x enctio. cco stiesinn.csaaesaldoorge soe cgeesse 20 2.00
BY MUST Mesa 82 ree hy eee SRS SOON DEEN CD 40 4.00
Angelica. Borage. Rue.
* Balm. Cumin. *Rosemary. 10 cts.
Balsam Apple. Elecampane. *Savory, Winter.
Balsam Pear. * Horehound. *Tansy. 10 ets.
Burnet. Marigold Pot. * Wormwood.

Those marked with a * are perennial, and when once obtained in tha
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 dis-
tances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet
aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, ete., and eare should
be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done on a dry day
just before they come into full blossom; then dry quickly in the shade,
pack close in dry boxes or vessels excluded from the air.

For Turnips by the Pound, see page 48.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 33

NEW VEGETABLES,
Or varieties of recent introduction and special merit, as well as
omissions in general list.
Price, 10 cents per packet, except when noted.
DREER’S IMPROVED. LIMA BEAN.
This variety was introduced
to notice in the Spring of

1875, is the result of more than A rm If
thirty years careful selection, Baas Tas

i i
intil it. bas established its 7 Si ZN c
i\ WN

present character, early ma- ¢¥ MAGA HT NN
‘turity, prolifieness and supe- (J MHA A
rior quality; while the shell- ¥
ing becomes an easy matter
from the fact of the pods being
entirely full, forming one
against another like peas in
a pod as represented by cut.
They are fully one week ear-
lier than the Large Lima,
and produce from } to } more
shelled beans to the acre un-
der the same treatment. Five
bushels of dry pods will shell
one bushel of beans, while it
takes-74 bushels of the Large
Lima to shell the same
amount; when green they are
nearly as large as the Large
Lima, being thicker, sweeter,
more tender and nutritious,
remaining green in the pod
a_long time after maturing,
which is a benefit to the mar-
ket gardener.

Another year’s trial still proves that they have no equal.
Price, $25.00 per bushel ; $1.00 per qt. ; 20 cts. per packet.

BEAN, WHITE-SEEDED VALENTINE. A new variety, produced
from the Red Speckled Valentine Snap Short, and of equal pro-
duetiveness and good quality, which will become one of our leading
market Beans on account of the color being white. Per qt.. 50 ets.

BEAN, RED SPECKLED VALENTINE. This variety is selected
and grown specially for us with great care; we can recommend it
as one of the best dwarf snap-shorts. Per qt., 30 ets.

BEET, BASTIAN’S EXTRA EARLY RED. The perfection of a
Beet, being very early ; of quick growth, fine turnip-rooted form and
good bright-red color, a profitable variety for the market gardener,
and one of the best for family nse. Per Tb., $1.25; per oz., 15 ets.

BEET, BASTIAN’S HALF-LONG BLOOD, In color, shape and size
it is all that can be desired in a Beet; a valuable variety te follow
the preceding one. Per lb., $1.25; per oz., 15 ets.

Dreer’s IMPROVED LIMA BEAN.

34 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

CABBAGE, HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER. A new early
variety, with large
solid heads, coming
in a few days later
than the Wakefield.
It is valuable on.
account of rarely
bursting open when
ripe, so that if the
=> crop is not used at
once it does not
spoil, as is the ease
with most early
sorts. Per lb. $20;
per. oz.,. $2; per
HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER CABBAGE. : packet, 25 ets.

CABBAGE, EARLY WYMAN. Heads early in the season ; is of large
size, and first quality. Per lb., $8; per oz., 75 ets.

CABBAGE, LARGE EARLY SCHWEINFURT. A large second early
or fall variety. Per Ib., $4; per oz., 40 cts.

CABBAGE, FILDERKRAUT. A favorite German variety, with solid
conical heads. Per lb., $5; per oz., 50 cts. See cut on next page.

CABBAGE, FOTTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK. One of the
best early Drumhead varieties, a splendid second early and Jate
sort, large solid heads. Per lb., $5; per oz., 5) ets.

CABBAGE, SIMONS’ EARLY DRUMHEAD. A favorite second early
large solid-heading variety with the Philadelphia market gar-
deners; this has been grown with great care expressly for that
trade. Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 cts. :

CABBAGE, LARGE WHITE ERFURT. A second early Flat Dutch
sohd heading variety. Per lb., 35: per oz., 50 ets.

CABBAGE, PHILADELPHIA FLAT DUTCH. The tavorite variety
of the Philadelphia market; large solid flat heads, short stem. Our
own superior stock, second to none; a valuable winter variety for
the market gardener. Per lb., $3 ; per oz., 30 cts.

CABBAGE, PHILADELPHIA LATE DRUMHEAD. A favorite win-
ter variety of the Philadelphia market; large solid heads. A little
later than the Flat Dutch. Per Ib., $3; per oz., 30 cts.

CABBAGE, STONE-MASON (Marblehead). A large, solid, tender, free
heading, winter Cabbage. Per Ib., $5; per oz., 50 cts.

CABBAGE, GREEN GLAZED. Grown at the South, being less sub-
ject to the attack of insects. Per lb., $3; per oz., 30 ets.

CABBAGE, DARK BLOOD-RED ERFURT. A superior early solid-
heading variety, for pickling. Per Ib., 34; per oz., 40 ets.

CARROT, HALF-LONG CARENTAN. A new variety without core.

Per Jb., $2; per oz., 20 cts. See cut on next page.

CAULIFLOWER, EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT. Small-leaved for
forcing, producing very solid pure-white heads, about 15 inches high.

After a trial by our market gardeners it has proven the best for the
above purpose. Per oz., $5; per packet, 50 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, EARLIEST ALGIERS. Fine for forcing, the first
that appears in the Paris markets. Per oz., $2; per packet, 25 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT. One of the finest
late varieties ever introduced. Per oz., $2; per packet, 25 ets.

Dreer's Garden Calendar. 30

UM YZ (

¥ M1:
US y
— cH Ca
Se SS
= Se
Har-Lone CARENTON Carror. - FILDERKRAUT CABBAGE.

CELERY, BOSTON MARKET. This is the short, bushy, solid celery
for which Boston market is so famous. Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 ets.

CELERY, SANDRINGHAM DWARF. White; produced by the
gardener to the Prince of Wales. Solid, crisp, and of fine flavor.
Per lb., $3; per oz., 30 cts.

CORN, TRIUMPH. A new sweet variety of superior quality, the ear-
liest of the large varieties, and being unsurpassed for sweetness,
flavor, productiveness, as well as size of ear, and white when cooked.
It is a fine market variety. Per qt., 40 cts.; per ear, 10 cts.

CORN, BLACK MEXICAN SWEET. _ A variety of sugar with black
ears, said to be the sweetest of all. Per qt., 30 cts.; per ear, 5 cts.

COLLARDS. This variety of the Cabbage tribe is prized in the South,
where it is grown extensively for greens, and used as a substitute
for Cabbage, in portions of the South where it is almost impossible
to succeed with raising cabbage-heads. Per Ib., $2.50; per oz., 25 cts.

CUCUMBER, TENDER AND TRUE. A splendid new variety of the
English Prize, grows from 24 to 30 inches long, of a deep green
color and excellent flavor, a free bearer, strong constitution, and
suitable for winter or summer. Per packet, 50 ets

CUCUMBER,

PAT LB Y*XS

WYBRID. A

new_ variety,

hybridized with

White Spined, =

and one of the ae

largest of the TaILpy’s Hysrip CucuMBER.
inglish Frame varieties; a perfect success in hardiness, larger than the

White Spined, and retains the smooth beauty of the English. Per Ib.,

$4; per oz., 40 ets.

CUCUMBER, GREEN PROLIFIC. A new pickling variety, dark
green, productive, of uniform size, hardly yielding any too large for
pickling, tender, crisp, and of fine flavor. Per lb., $3; per oz., 30 cts.

36 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Zz WH

Ever WHITE CURLED ENDIVE.

ENDIVE, EVER
WHITE CURLED
(Self- blanching).
The finest White
Curled_ variety, |
= grows to a large
- size, very crisp and
tender. Per Ib.,
$4; per oz., 40 cts.

LETTUCE, HANSON. This cut represents a sectional view, showing
the inside of this truly superior lettuce, the heads of which grow to

-a remarkable size and are deliciously sweet, tender, and crisp, even

to the outer leaves. The color is of the most beautiful green with-

out and white within,
and is entirely free
from any bitter or un-
pleasant taste found
in some varieties. If
this sort be wintered
over in cold frames
or sown in _ hot-beds
and planted out very
early in the spring, it
produces heads to a
remarkable size, often
weighing 24 to 3
pounds, and measur-

LETTUCE, AMERICAN GATHERING.

HANSON LETTUCE.
ing to outer leaves ten inches in diameter. Per lb., $5; per oz., 50 cts.

A new curled variety,

forming good sized heads, leaves tender, crisp, light green, edged

with violet, and of fine flavor.

KinasHoLm Coss LETLUCE.

Per o0z., 50 ets.
LETTUCE, KINGSHOLM

COSS. The finest of the
Paris Coss type, withstands
the summer heat for a long
time after the other varieties
have run to seed; heads in
without tying. Per Ib., $5;
per 0z., 50 cts.

LETTUCE, BOSSIN’S GIANT.

A large new French variety,
grows to a Jarge size and
stands the sun well. Per
oz.; 40 ets.

LETTUCE, MONITOR. The

best summer heading Let-
tuce grown, standing the
heat and rarely runs to seed,
resembling the Royal Cab-
bage, very tender, crisp, and
of fine flavor. Per oz., 50 cts.

Dreer’s Gazden Calendar. 37

MUSK-MELON, GREEN CITRON CLIMBING. A new variety for
trellises, medium size, ribbed, of a fine aromatic flavor, and very
productive. Per packet, 20 ets.

MUSK-MELON, PRESCOTT. A French variety of great excellence.
Fruit medium to large, nearly round, deeply lobed, deep flesh, rich
orange color, sweet, and delicious. Per oz., 50 cts.

MUSK-MELON, GOLDEN ORANGE. Medium size; flesh reddish
orange, sweet, early and productive. Per lb., $1; per oz., 10 ets.

MUSK-MELON, CASABA. A cantaloupe of extraordinary size and
delicious flavor; usual weight from 12 to15 pounds. Per Ib., $1.50;
per 0z., 15 cts.

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CassBA Musk-MELON.

MUSK-MELON, HACKENSACK. A variety of the Green Citron,
deeply netted, very large, productive and of excellent flavor, exten-
sively grown for the New York market. Per lb., $1.50; per oz., 15 cts.

WATER-MELON, BLACK ITALIAN. A new variety resembling the
Black Spanish in shape, color and size, nearly round and solid, very
thin rind, scarlet flesh. Sweet and luscious. A profitable variety
for the market gardener. Per lb., $1; per oz., 10 cts.

WATER-MELON, GYPSY. A superior early variety, large oblong,
light green, beautifully mottled and striped with yellowish white ;
rind thin, flesh light crimson, sweet and highly flavored. An ex-
cellent market variety. Per lb., $1; per 0z., 10 cts.

ONION, NEW QUEEN. This variety is represented as a rapid grower,
white skin, fine mild flavor, and the best keeper of the new foreign
varieties. Per ]b., $5; per oz., 50 ets.

ONION, NEW GIANT ROCCA OF NAPLES. Very large, of globular
shape, light brown skin. Per Ib., $4; per oz., 40 cts.

ONION, GIANT WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. Large and of mild
flavor ; suceeeds admirably at the South. Per Jb., $5; per oz., 50 cts.

ONION, RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A large flat variety, mild flavor.
Per lb., $4; per 0z., 40 cts.

ONION, EARLY BLOOD RED. About ten days earlier than the
Large Red, productive, mild flavor, and good keeper. Per Ib., $2;

er 0z., 20 cts.

PARSLEY, FERN-LEAVED. A new variety, very curly, of fine form
and eolor, fine for garnishing as well asa decorative plant. Per
oz., 50 ets.; per packet, 20 cts.

38 Dreer’s Garden Catlerdur.

PEA, CARTER’S EXTRA EARLY PREMIUM GEM. The finest.
dwarf early wrinkled Pea ever introduced; pods long dark green,
containing 7 to 8 peas, very prolific, height 18 inches, recommended
tor forcing or out-door culture. Per qt., 75 cts.; per packet, 20 ets. .

PEA, LAXTON’S FILLBASKET. A large handsome prolific variety,
height 3 feet, pods long, curved, closely filled, round in form, of a
bright green color, and for a general crop is unequalled. Per qt.,
$1; per packet, 20 cts.

PEA, LAXTON’S WILLIAM THE FIRST. The finest first’ early
Pea, combining flavor, earliness, and productiveness. It has long,
handsome, well-filled, deep greenish pods; height 3 ft. Per qt., 50 cts.

PEA, McLEAN’S BLUE PETER. One of the earliest and hardiest
of the Tom Thumb varieties; pods dark green, contain from 5 to 8
large peas of-excellent quality ; capital bearer. Per qt., 50 cts.

PEPPER, SCOTCH BONNET. A small yellow variety resembling a
Scotch bonnet, of fine flavor. Per oz., $1; per packet, 20 cts.

RADISH, CALIFORNIA WHITE. Mammoth Winter. Grows toa
large size; 12 inches long. Per lb., 52; per oz., 20 cts.

SQUASH, BUTMAN. This new Squash isa cross between the Hub-
bard and Yokohama, flesh salmon color, fine grained, very dry and
excellent flavor, having all the good qualities of the Hubbard, com-
bined with the tlavor of the summer varieties. Per lb., $2; per oz.,
20 cts.

Burman SQuasuH.

TOMATO, GOLDEN TROPHY. This new and beautiful variety is a
sport from the “Trophy” of a golden yellow color, a stronger
grower, more productive, ripens a week earlier and continuing until
frost, flesh firm, solid and of excelient flavor, containing but few
seeds. Per 0z., 75 cts.; per packet, 20 cts.

TOMATO, GREEN GAGE. A new smooth, orange-colored Tomato,
of good flavor and medium size. Per 0z.,75 ects. ; per packet, 20 cts.

TOMATO, THE CONQUEROR. Bearing in clusters, which ripen
nearly at the same time, 8 to 10 days earlier than any other variety.
Of good size, round and flattened, free from wrinkles, deep red, solid
flesh, ripening well up to the stem. Per cz., 50 ets.

TOMATO, HATHAWAY’S EXCELSIOR. Early, medium size, smooth
as an apple, very solid and of excellent quality. Per oz., 40 ets. .

TOMATO, CANADA VICTOR. Introduced as a very early variéty,
cf medium size,.smooth and solid. Per oz., 40 ets.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 39

T OOM A:T O:;
DREER’S SE-
LECTED TRO-
PHY. Seeds saved
onlyfromthe finest
Specimens, which
for size, smooth-
ness, solidity and
excellent flavor,
are unsurpassed.
Per 0z., 7d cts.;
per packet, 20 cts.

All the seeds on
this list are mailed
free to any part of
the United States
or Canada, at the
prices annexed,
except Beans,
Corn, and Peas,
which require 30
eents per quart
additional to pre-
pay postage, when ordered to be sent by mail.

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AGRICULTURAL, GRASS, CLOVER, AND MISCELLANEOUS
SEEDS, ETC.

The following articles, comprising the varieties under their respective
heads as above, when ordered to be sent by mail, require 30 cents per
quart and 15 cents per pound additional, to prepay postage. All the
Grass Seeds will be mailed for the additional price of 15 cents per
quart (except Timothy, Clover, Hungarian, and German Millet, which
require the above postage).

GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS.

Prices subject to variation, to correspond with the market, especially
those marked “‘ about,” as they fluctuate in price, quotations given on
application. Our Grass and Clover Seeds are all of the best quality and
thoroughly cleaned. :

LAWNS.—Prepare the ground well before laying down a new lawn,
which is frequently imperfectly done. We give the following directions
to those who wish to profit by them: first get the ground in the desired
shape and grade, taking care when hills are removed, that sufficient
sub-soil is taken off, so as to replace it with good top-soil, at least to the
depth of six inches all over the surface of the lawn; the ground should
be drained wherever necessary, thoroughly plowed, sub-soiled, and har-
rowed, until completely pulverized, removing all stones, roots, ete., so
as to obtain an even and smaoth surface, apply from two to three hun-
dred pounds of fine bone dust or Peruvian Guano per acre, avoiding
stable manure, as it always contains weed seeds. The lawn being ready
sow the seed in March, April, or May, but the earlier in the season you
ean prepare the soil and sow, the better, using three bushels of Dreer’s
best Lawn Mixture to the acre. When the seed and fertilizer is sown,
apply a light harrow, and after that give it a thorough rolling, so as to
have as even a surface as possible. If the seed is sown late in the sea-
son a sprinkling of Oats should be sown at the same time, to protect the

40 ~ Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

young grass from the sun. .For small plots, digging, trenching, and
raking must be done, instead of plowing, sub-soiling, and harrowing.

Our mixture of Lawn Grass is unsurpassed either for lawns, parks or
grass plats; it forms a thick, compact growth of short growing varieties,
following one another in succession, and can be highly recommended,
as portions of Fairmount Park can testify, as well as our numerous cus-
tomers scattered all over the country.

GERMAN, OR SOUTHERN MILLET GRASS.—This wonderful
Grass, hitherto almost unknown saye in a limited sphere, must
soon have a wide-spread reputation. It will grow in almost any climate,
and the yield in Hay or Seed is larger, all things being equal, than
any other known grass. It will grow from four to six feet high, in no
case are the stalks hard, but when we!l matured are soft, and readily
eaten by all kinds of stock ; when ripe it will stand for more than two
weeks without falling or wasting.

Lawn Grass, finest mixture.......... Per qt. .25 Per bush. of 14 Ibs. $5.00
Lawn Grass, good mixture........... er A0) os $s 4.00
Kentucky Blue Grass, extraclean. “ © .20 ne « 4.00
Natural Green Grass, very fine... ‘ .25 ss ef 5.00
Orehard.” Gr GSS i icscst oe cesnceecsteee pie enie 230) sf 12 lbs. 4.00
Herd Grass, or Red Top... ....... Sere erm) i 10 lbs. 2.00
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Valuable

.for permanent pasture, orforhay ‘“ .20 fe 14 lbs. 4.00
English or Perennial Rye Gruss... ‘“ .25 ie 4.00
WOOO MY Aue) |G TASS. oe -eettees aoe cin acces eameee) a 4.00
Timothy, best quality...........c0csee0 Sear c about 3.50
FTUngarian Grass. ..c.e. ceccveee about) *t° 25 a ay 2.00
German or Southern Millet Grass. “ — .20 rs re 3.00
Sweet-Scented Vernal Grassy.c.....c.ccceseee on ae dwaendee cea denne Per lb. .75
OSE CTO OR OMI OOLG P AS Eieps BSR Asics BAG pe B HAR EB EIB aS suEC CIN SEMOSS HUB iSA oh 60
PAU Sie: OM EuViobid: COVEN: fc.2scccrceesiae ts sestccher sae oe cotere ites Suites 50
Lecerne' (Alfalfa), or French Clover -.... 2... .ccc...-ccseneo coscnsewe i 60

Red Clover, best quality, (scarce)......Per bush. about $12.00 “ 23

CORN—FIELD VARIETIES.

COMPTON’S EARLY.—A new variety never before offered to the
public. This Corn, which has made such a sensation in agricultural
circles, is the result of years of patient effort by one of our most intelli-
gent experimenters. Seeing the great deterioration of the common sorts,
and comprehending the vast losses frequently sustained in consequence
of partial or total destruction by early autumn frosts, he instituted a
series of experiments with the view of obtaining a new variety, in which
extreme earliness and great productiveness should be combined. A
large plat was planted, with seed obtained from the small huskless ears,
sometimes found on the extreme tops or blossom branches; each plant
thus grown proved different and entirely distinet from the variety the
seed was taken from. One stalk on which were four fair ears ripened
the middle of August; the crop of this stalk is the souree from whence
this variety is offered, and is a seedling of the Dutton, and resembles it
in appearance, but much earlier.

Stalks grow eight to ten feet high, producing from two to five ears
per stalk ; the ears are from ten to eighteen inches long. well filled to the
end, kernel medium, bright yellow and on the flinty order.

In 1875 he planted on medium soil and only fair culture; the crop
ripened August 17th, yielding 123 bushels shelled corn per acre. His
crop of 1876 was planted May 30th on rather sandy soil well prepared

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 41

and well manured, cultivated and hoed twice. The drought was severe,
only two showers falling from the time of planting until harvested, and
ripened August 14th, at which time it was cut and shocked, just 76 days
trom time of planting, being three weeks earlier than the old sorts.
August 16th it was exhibited at the International Centennial Exposition,
at Philadelphia, ripe on the stalk.

This Centennial crop was entered for competition for the Premiums
offered by Mr. Conrad Wilson, of New York. The committee awarded
this crop the premium for the “ greatest yield on twenty square rods.”
The yield was testified to by three disinterested men of high character,
who measured the ground, cut, husked, and weighed the crop, which
as 223 bushels shelled corn, or at the rate of 181 bushels shelled corn per
acre.

It was awarded a premium for corn grown at the ‘ lowest cost per
bushei,”’ cost being eighteen two-fifths cents per bushel ; also a premium
for the “ greatest weight of corn grown from one grain of seed,” weight
27 ounces from one grain. At a great expense and trouble has he pro-
duced this variety, and we having obtained the same, offer it to our
numerous customers, feeling assured that it will be appreciated by them.

: : ; Per qt. Per pt. Per packet.
Price by mail, prepaid ................06 GaeeeR See $1.75 $1.00 25 cts.

Price per peck by express, charges paid by purchaser, $12.00.

Per 100 ears. Per bush. ‘Per qt.

Early Yellow Canada............ AN otingeecses senses $3.00 $3.00 20
Early Large White Flint.......... Cn ey 3.00 3.00 .20
Pennsylvania, Large Yellow.................000 3.00 3.00 -20
Golden: Dent Gourd Seed... 0.3. 2s2.ct 00 0.0.88 - 3.00 3.00 .20
Rice, or Pearl Pop. For parching............ 1.50 per doz. ears. 25

BROOM CORN, DWARF EVERGREEN.—Grows about seven feet
high, brush fine, straight and tree from curl, and always of a green ap-
pone when ripe; it brings the highest price of any in the market.

er bush., $4; per qt., 25 cts.

BROOM CORN, DWARF. Per bush., $4; per qt., 25 cts.

AGRICULTURAL-AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS.

EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, BLUE GUM OR FEVER TREE.—
This wonderful tree is now extensively planted in our Southern States
and California, where it has become famous for draining damp soils and
destroying malaria. Its peculiar features are, valuable qualities as a
timber tree, rapid growth, great size, attaining a height of about 300 feet,
with a diameter of from 8 to 12 feet, the foliage also being good for
Rheumatism and Colds. In California, trees only five years old have
obtained a height of from 40 to 50 feet. This tree will only grow in our
Southern States or warm climates, rendering swampy and malarious dis-
tricts perfectly healthy. Sow the seed in shallow boxes in good sandy
loam, and when the plants are large enough prick out, and plant in other
bexes, with good soil about four inches apart, and kept in a fine growing
condition until the 1st of September; after that time water sparingly,
in order to check their growth and harden their wood, so that they
will stand the better when planted out, then in the Spring, after danger
of frost is over, cut out the plants in squares with the earth attached, and
plant in the places where they are to remain and grow. Per lb., $12;
per oz., 31; per packet, 25 cts.

42 Wrens Garden Calendar.

MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS.— Continued. MES
Pear Seed, best imported............... ifok Telus ne Oassinane tear en ate Per Jb. $2.50
THowey A0CiUst, Or CASES Kete radec-saes seis senctth fa peete ale es 1.00
VCH OW aE OCUSE stetheaccctissateas somes waaue swecene ce ae nes tee ieee eee “« 1.00
AT DVCISCOUD, cavene Ses tious Kena gedncoone Sexes deere es Per bush. $8.00. “ 50
Osage Orange, for Hedges......06.0.00. 002+ Per bush. $10.00 ‘3 sie
Ma gieolvG, GrANAUUOTGS, or cae tsnva vgs ena cvasseecatvsss Per oz. .50 a 5.00
MDG NOU AG VAUC er eas cniecuer ct eowr-ony denies delegar caver Pare eo as 2.59
Sunflower, Mammoth Russian...........cc.0ssceceees akeee 10 se Lie
Sunflower, Large COMMON. ....cccse coca eases -oveee role) ss 00
Celery Seed, for flavoring Soups, Sauces, ete. ht LO ese as
Cakinr Ol Beam ons eae ees 2 4 1.50
Oprum Poppy (winite seed), ic--ceer. + none o-rerenn see se Ii) a 1.50
MOOGECO: DESt LAV AMA <-100c:.te-oeccseeltereeu ee aceneerses oe oe it SES S00
Tobacco, NSA 22 1 ass daa aeniecesecoue ce ocbo cueicaudad ctor Seow ‘ 5.00
Tobacco, Connecticut Seed Leaf............060...058 TEU es 3.00
Chinese Sug (DAE ODT Bro bhooesbaca cestbinoy da sec on Per bush. $6.00 Per qt. .30
DUAL (SCCM rue torsos: seedecona ees seece caeecteueees * 4.00 ee 25
Buck wheal, COMMON 2. ..2%~-. secs seecse vceees if 2.00 $ .20

Buckwheat, Silver Hull. An improvement over the com-
mon, earlier, yields nearly double, the flour whiter, and

BAG MUALEIOIOUNS iron: Eo lol& alos grseeiesia es cseeacet Per bu. $3. 00; per qt. .25
Witeat; Rye. VAVICUeS s.5..iccc-eceacee | At market rates, prices and names
Ons Barley ss eee j of varieties sent on application.

BIRD SEEDS, ETC.
Canary, best Sicily, for Canaries............. Per bush. $6.00 Per at. $
Mixed Bird Seed, for Canaries.............055 cs 6.00 -
Hemp, best Russian, for Canaries, Parrots, ete. ‘ 4.00 a -20
Mitlet, for Canaries and Sparrows.........+.. e 3.09 ¢ -20
Rape, English, for Canaries, Linnets, ete. : 6.00 “ 20
Rough Rice, unhulled, for Java Sparrows. 4 5.00 ef 25
Bird Sand, ralnibenidey inlay. Seen ane CER Hi 1.00 ‘f 05
Maw, for young and sick bir ds during moulting. Peroz..10 Perlb. .50
Bird Lettuce, mt Per 0z..10 ‘ 1.00
Cilbtlie Fish DBO NG: ciasciessnestieio dicot et Each, .05 % 1.00
Mocking Bird Hood: (prepared). ticcccscseu canine aeerdeie de eone Per bottle .50

NEW AND IMPROVED VARIETIES OF POTATOES.

At these prices, express and freight charges to be paid by the pur-
chaser, except where mentioned by mail, prepaid.

RUBY. A _ new red, kidney-shaped en of the Karly Rose and
White Peachblow. Resembling the Early Rose, tubers medium, ob-
long, eyes slightly sunken and carmine, flesh w hite, fine- erained,
firm, and excellent flavor, maturing as early as the Early Rose;
enormously productive, 33. bushels having been grown from one
pound of potatoes. Three lbs., $2, by mail, prepaid ; per peck, $2;
per bush., $5; per barrel, $12.

ALPHA. The earliest variety, of dwarf habit, adapted for garden cul-
ture or forcing under glass fit for the table 10 to 15 days before the
Early Rose. "Tubers medium size, oblong; eves slightly depressed ;
color white, with a slight tinge ‘about the eyes; flesh white, fine-
grained, dry and firm; in every respect of first quality. Three Ibs.
$2, by mail, prepaid ; per peck, $2; per bush., $5; per barrel, $12.

SNOW-FLAKE. One of the earliest ; of uniform medium size, eyes few,
flesh snow-white, when boiled of a lightness and porosity almost ap-
proaching a snow-flake, of excellent quality. Three Ibs., $1.25, by
mail, prepaid ; per peck, $1.50; per bush., $4; per barrel, $8.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 43

BROWNELL’S BEAUTY. Size medium to large, fine quality, re-
markably productive and good keeping qualities. Three lbs., $1.25,
by mail, prepaid; per peck, $1; per bush., $2.50; per barrel, "85.
COMPTON’S SURPRISE. Large size, oblong, eyes sunken, skin smooth,
of reddish purple, flesh snowy w hite, very productive. Three a »
$1.25, by mail, prepaid ; per peck, $1; ; per bush., $2.50; per barrel, $
EXTRA EARLY VERMONT. Of large Size, earlier than the Barly
Rose. Its superior quality and yield is unsurpassed. Three lbs.,
$1.25, by mail, prepaid ; per peck, $1; per bush. 82. 50; per barrel, SG.
Per pk. Per bush. Per bbl.
KING OF THE EARLIES. Very productive.$1 00. $2.50 $6.00

EARLY ROSE. A favorite variety...............00 AD 2.00 5.00
LATE ROSE. A valuable variety................06 5) 2.00 5.50
BREESE’S PEERLESS Very productive, late. .75 2.00 5.00
WHITE PEACHBLOW. Late, first-rate.. 10 2.00 5.00

As the prices of Potatoes are governed be the market, the above quo-
tations are but nominal, but are ‘believed to be about the prices that will
rule in the spring. Special quotations, as well as other varieties, will be
given on application.

ESCULENT PLANTS, ROOTS, Etc.—(Furnished in their season.)

Wintered Cabbage Plants are recommended for early planting, being
hardened, stand the eold; deliverable until April 15th. For large quan-
tities special prices g given.

Per 100 Per 1,000
ASPARAGUS ROOTS, Conover’s Colossal, 2 years old.. $1.50 $8.00
ASAT SC RCN, 2) VCAT SOI een ns 12 (6h ie cuisdinn snissapuc seses 1.00 6.00
$1.00 per hundred additional if sent by mail.
CABBAGE PLANTS, Large Early York, Wakefield,

Oxheart, and Winnigstadt, wintered in frames...each 1.00 6.00
Spring Plants grown in Hot-beds of above varieties..... 00 4.00
Large Late Drumhead, Flat Dutch, Savoy, and Red
Dutch, ready in June and July............c..c00scces. each 50 4.00
CELERY, Dreer’s White Solid, Dwarf White and

Boston Mar Msi LOA MCRL V.. cis c-nan!ecoscscnecvees oe each .75 6.00
SWEET POTATO. PLANTS, ready in May..........ssccces 50 4.00
BE peste ODN teins HL secrete deh e's ooo no cacoieceisesubersesisccccees 1.00 5.00

The above 50 cts. per 100_additional if sent ly mail,

OSAGE ORANGE....1 year old, per 1,000 $5.00; 2 years 1.00 7.50
Per doz. Per 100

CAULIFLOWER, Best Early Wintered Plants............, $ .50 $3.00
UMMC MIO AINE Sct ee ceo ec is civ cevckcuscrsee duvets eveeevan be a) 2.00
BEGG-PLANTS, Growin in Pots on... cc.cde. se ce en sevas veccovees 1.00 6.00
ReaD inees EVO DEON AEE —~ 5 op Pete at ae. 35 do vec clowisin p'ecisuastagtye sun oign 60 4.00
LETTUCE PLANTS, Hanson and Dutch Butter....each .15 00
PEPPER PLANTS, Large Sweet Bell or Mountain....... 00 2.00
TOMATO PLANTS, Trophy, alee Arlington, Early
Conqueror, and Excelsior. cco: ccc. . ccc ceseeceeoeee each __.30 2.00
PAGO NG ROOTS, fOr HA VOTING. 0.0... +.0sc00ecosererene0- 3.00
RHUBARB ROOTS, Linnzeus and Victoria...cvc.cccesee 2.00 10.00
BR UO ES 5 ool. ones cvccseiscomnemftucieocs 50 2.50
re Me RS DMI ORIRIA acne seseds <a s00seescenenvagiwcnscascocdees Per Ib. 00
ONION SETS, Best Phila., White, per qt., 30. Yellow, Per “qt. 2a
TREE OR TOP ONION SET Bisel ane stat ScunwTopavetn obits calelane .30
SOR CR NS ee oe ae sc asnsiace scans Sesunbosphinens ‘f .30
SHALLOTS Oe ee Lh aah ghitdTe entities Feaee TREE: 8 .30

Onion Sets, 30 cts. per qt. additional if sent by mail.
*,* The above prices do not include postage, except where noted.

44: Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

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For varieties seo pages 42 and 43.
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FARMER’S, GARDENER’S, FLORIST’S AND
NURSERYMAN’S PRICE LIST,

Of the leading varieties with prices by the quantity, not sold at these prices in
less quantities than one-quarter pound or one-quarter bushel. In less quantities

the ounce and quart prices will

Per Ib.

Pe Sy EOE GTO... cn csacoscnvyanncos teatboacesdesessss $0 60
MEN SO OUOSS LL cn, bi aeaain ss nsyce neta n Gtes saiec peUwebweidences 75

Per bush.

BANS Bash) Marly Mohawk.........c.0.-sossscesecesevnousens 5 50
BRAERyeIeOW, SISAWEEK Sec... oi.c0 se opacisicatewsusile sepreeie eéeaee 5 50
Pee MaMa EMEC EIVE. .. ..ccsuc/ageces ces nocece venees devcuons seas 5 00
Early black-seed Wax (trule)...........cescsccsesseeecconeecs 8 00
PPE Ue WILE SCCM AW BX |. 2c. os nase snahesinansvsleasiadanytiesn dae 8 00
Early Newington Wondevr....... ee tee nda eeeanntcmeamtana 5d 00
Red Speckled Valentine (selected stock)............ 0006 6 00
Waele wibe-Seeds V ALENMUING. 2.0... ce. vas 0! sedadicdnostuwiene nce 8 00
Refazce- (Brown Valentine). :....0.0.00..5.ssssessccang sbensess 5 00
att UNC ie Fs 05 fe nnebad oscvenicnecamieo ne, Sonasbvanpewdsecs 5 00
RUPE NE REA Weiss coe Gebis wMaen's wisn tne dnteic sistitichin’s dalzapbenanntst 5 00
ETE MEGA AAAI eS ak nce nise ans oa.als cass nude Suinunnsasus-umaawe save cs 8 00
BSA WOON ene iavitocaws ces n0% yceaad cco thouaeeeeas seniglucd’s 10 00
Pale Ole), Sarees Win iec 5. carson oc, suas ceeews urbe oueemgee vs 10 00
Mogmewliuralior Wren’s (Woe sc... ies cijnencsdeae seeacleas's 8 00
German Wax (Dlack-seed,); cases code sasesacses date vs ice concede 10 00
Aoi WM EU-SCCO) oo oe. care sone coeon- syatcewnntaetion nian 14 00

Re A PUES a c's. ooo oo os cied sstonxb awa eanwien vedeaee 10 00
UNCED I GCIIRATTAN CTS. 600.0250 encase cosseciteesue aniecteseancalves 9 00

Per lb.

BEET, Bastian’s Extra Early Red Turnip... ..........06 cesses 1 25
Pary Boyprian Blood Purnip.....c.......00cescsseeiessanece 1 50
pumon seloxtravtarly Red Turnip .:....:..c0ccedsceresdee see 1 00
ira Ty et SSAMO ei. oa coe. esas nice. slnabe sce caaice ruaseoee 1 00
Rigel e Wa ReOOU DUET Ps.:0...c0cesees socodecsecseecase nee’ 1 00
Bears Tae LONG DOO s. -02. .svncdonsases aanideasescs seicone 1 25
RMN OU ce Rn relat Ces Stoniinn os oo vs discs in as dnaeknaeomevaades 1 00
PNY WIGS MCSIAM cane - sate sess: oaecntess eceesvens.coneeseee 75
Mieco Urzel: Wows Hed <2 ..)....005sansssveseenerecesnceuss 75
Memeciew urzer, Yellow Gilobe....... ..icisccskoweccsasigoea 79d
BORECOLE OR KALE, Green Curled Scotceh............. 1 00
Pryrsnimerman. Green. Curled:.<.20.05 v.08 6s seve sseecrdnotoos 1 00
eS E PUL S, settee Sie oy sins cs cued lascaniieed og cuwceelss 2 00
Sa Me ATA YON OLS ows cosets sot cao oes o donaaccecebelbanies cote 2 00
eee eearce Marly. Y Ork (extras. %0.25 aise sevesdss sen 3 00
MNT MOEA TOOL iOS, go sah os n scck.co'snond ds ocnarteeneneees 2 00
Beriewe ee UCHIO earth (EXE )2.).. 5 c0se0ccess0sgecesnseeee det 3 090
Barly Jersey Wakefield (extra)......:....scsscovcssoucceeres 5 00
REAM EN PATEITSGAAL OF COME, .....+.:..0senreenseseedaatesivsaes 3 00
REM PVAEMLAL ETUIMS WICK, 22355000 .0sserecsone sosesones aveaes sacks . 3 00
Magdeburg Flat Dutch....... vawlone odetie ty houpacte stumeenanoecns 3 00
Simon’s Early Drumhead........... foc quade iene oa idpetabgeaias 4 00
Betwarambead, for pickling, ...........sesecreonscavennsaside 4 00
RCO LOT PICKING 2.50.2 .0.000050 voveas soscos veracveceese 3 00
PAteemoae MEM NeAd (EXtLA):. ws.ccevedcsesavsasecedccsoss 3 00
MRR PATE (EXT) <2... c.0eceeese0d speed estan etiones’ 3 00
BEN WALL ULI DAV OY 2 cvscceccsescus ssesannvee se cedstebvens 2 50

be charged.

Per oz.

10

46 Dreer’s Garden Caleniar.
CABBAGE—Continued. Perlb. Per oz.
GreemiCurled Savoy. xx. tress: cases ot eecwe hess ndss. deotens 2 00 20) 2°
DrumheadiSavoy veini.sc¢0¢-ise nato3 de ug vaste sanete Seemuet ore 2 00 20
Drumhead Savoy—American........ 0.2.22. secsseseneceeeese 4 00 40
CARROT, Early Scarlet Short-horn, for forcing............ 1 50 15
Barly-Scarlet Portis sies nos. c esc cor store cc cates ee conte rees £925 15
HalttsLous Searletsscss.0kk Sek ea ea 1 25 15
Long Orange, extra fine—American......... 0.0... csecee eee 1:25 15
A Tirimeam bong: Red s2c.ic<c.s0e cet sccte oss Bie laaglec eee 1 00 10
LomesWabite sBelouatic: oni o2 staatac mown s- seeeetnes cau eee 1 00 107
CAV LIFLOW ER, -Harly- London, ..ccccescecc se eoen caters csece-ss LO OO 7a
ARO Wart) riurtsar..ceiscivedus «dees sed sne ueeten voccetearete 20 00 1 50-
barge Wa leheretiivcscsanedoviac verses ct Bene ctas cee nee 10° 60"* “75
Large Lenormands Short-stem..............:css+seceeceee vee 20 00 1 50
CELERY, Dreer’s White Solid (extra)............2cceceseseeses 4 00 40
DSeynrour’s- Whites solide casisesisessteteertos Bare secomene tae 300 20
Dwart2W hite- Solids: -sosiescrsis semseceenststew eae ree pais) | lige
Boston Market, Dwarf............ Rte ee eee 4 00 40
Coles’ Defiance Red........... Pee Ee act yer ty ee 2 50 25
Celeriae ord wrmip-rooted secs ceccesesesee net ee see eee 2 50 25
For E lavorin Geis teniccse ev centtlirce eae esate 7d 10
CHICORY; Larae-rooted s.2:5.ces. nrc ecaee eecevews verte eee 1 225 10
COMLANDS, “Erue South erns:-seacvaiercanaceseaeceasseceeesseeeees 250° 25
CORN SALAD, Large Seededn.cciiscvesescsessteenetievr ees 1 00 10
CORN, GARDEN VARIETIES, Per ear. Per bush. _ er qt.
CORN *Adams’. Dxtra Barly: cic veces sowcseee se sieoe 05 2 4500" *2228
Early Narragansett Sugar.........ccesecscceacesseeeaes 05 6 00 30
Crosby’s Extra Early Sugar (extra)................ 05 5 00 30
Early Wight-rowed Sugar... ..: ciccsescsves verdes cesses OO 4 00 20
Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar. .......0..ccssceeceeeee cee 05 5 00 25
Large Sweet or Mammoth. c..czass-cesccues eeese oe 05 5 00 25
‘CORN, FIELD VARIETIES. Percar. Per 100 ears. Perbush. Per qt.
Early White Flint, Kight-rowed...... .05 $35 00 300 20
Early Canada, Eight-rowed, Yellow.. .05 3 00 “3 00 20
Pennsylvania, Large Yellow........... .05 3 00 3 00 20
Golden Dent Gourd Seed................ 05 3 00 3 00 20
Per lb. Per oz.
GRESS, Curledsor Pepper-erassactscescocece ene tceceugentceess 75 10
CUCUMBER, Marly ussiainsscdcos.. nce-cceenseeses cuossars ase 1 50 15
Bar bye Brant ericccovssttiwctecioerpoucias o_o termeecascees oo eamnececnes 1 25 15
White: Spine d ica-cetetsa:J.ceneosase grotaussees steer eens ane 1°25 15
onexGreen, for pickling... ./....0.ccesstsacs ee aaeisecise as tebe 1 50 15
Green Prolifie,. for-qjmelolin gy 2.2: <<. 1c.ce ince osicone aos Seieatees 3 00 30
Gherkin or Burr, West India-Pickle.........1..c.. ..ccscees 2 50 25
EGG-PLANT, New York Improved Large Purple.......... 8 00 60
ENDL Vie Green: CarleGs:sivoe.ss ceuscccroctecsauesnet eee seignacines 2 50 25
Ever White Curled (self-blanching)............. c.csceseee 4 00 40
White aC Urled ck i <eeavaneecrscwand tones eamececaodexececan ence gens 2 50 25
PBOAC ACA VEC csccpawnet oona sincuns aiacteweash eer sosinies oncesmeandes 2 50 23
KGL AABI, Late: W hitercscss).s swseatees eesondsaudecsetecsentee 2 00 20
WAGOUB IMC! ire sac cceietdoereatwece +s ace astenteeeedveusteldes cas soca Meraeeees 2 00 20
Barby; WiteiV len ais ncccccencmevcssvessmeueme eomeetes stat aceces 4 00 30
Barly, Blue Vile nase scar sc sone ce deaebs crtengetemesoseeatecenes 4 00 30
RA Karoe omdou: Blac. iiccv.acecacens secesssmecee vcesdeetdose 3 00 25
Thamee OU Classe siienenceenore-rouude abe eunmeasoce re etumaseoaeas 3 00 30
baron Mussellburaecicecccscddswusccnestte occegraie tess cones 4 00 40
LETTUCE, Early Curled Silesia.......:..0.¢ 22.0 vesese rahe crea FEF. V0 20>
Barly Boston: Cupled iiss. csscc sieote~utscscsueeecucls Ns 3 00 30
Hanky Stone -Weads.seccgace 1 cece s vemeateare sels on gee tenaet santos 3 00 30

Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

LETTUCE— Continued. Per lb.
RNP SSEEIISOM sxe cain sus a tanp cnsnce a aairsSev as gneciennnpeemeeninnd 2 50
Pig eT MASSON Wes we yicie hin tna hseieg roeisietwls Seins.cs dc taatacinan Sauter 2 50
Karly Cabbage or White Butter-head..............cceeceees 3 00
Dutch Butter (spotted) fine for forcing...........c..ceeeee 4 00
Royal Cabbage or Drunthead................00cseeensesvevane 2 50
Perpignan—stands De Heat, weld. assole: aoeacaatet 3 00 —
PPEOMU BE ULC OO LS TLGUCY. cxccaeiatop's penn sicieeghie diese ateieBey inne 3 00
VU CIS Sao? ESSER CER OP EDN CEBRDIC EOS FE Cen St oure aches se) Gace 3 00
MCE AU OSS) Faia, nc hee se cnceas os ane dQlterats ewe awune 3 00

MUSK-MELON, Early Jenny Lind. .......c0ccceeecovecensevcees 1 00
AMIN AND ests Sis ak nc oSihn niga ora ots win dalton thn woe wie 1 00
RG EMRE TAS Cx a. gaing ci diden sdceos vies at Neneilapneslanlt oss paye 1 25
SERIES ANE (CMU a cde eno cnin se dc Soinsehe o smniside wenaeeliaapet sitelig2o
MIMO TPR Kae rege enn wns Coa an gated snlhitinaim asses caves sap gaat 1 50
Pe ARMM CSI CULINC or aps cick ones pee vinta eepitatobbininesedpibgingelsin sel OU)
Ward's Nectar....................- FEE en sondes Dean ec teo hanienos: 2 00

TMU HAIN eos cr ccis wah nclnc sn ainsss.tu.noasae esinmactestegoae asides 2 00

WATER-MELON, Mountain Sweet...........-:ss000saccecseeee 1 00
MBIA PE SIP LOM ot oooi5) <0. ssioae son oleardaicipaueini-na'parbppiganb cieniascs 1 25
REMERON PANGS e cine celal eas es nese ¥iaciacuaes saijeeeieramhtawomegda wtelieZo
SOR MMA TINE geo a 583.0 ies, mie naleiQo'saeSia aon nu: delegate yen Gaenefaoe 1 50
Vers@ream (white-Sceded), .-siscevecacsassuen siescgp due Sve cos'ctan 1 50
Bagels LUA es ays, 0'n dashadion seinen gave vee eae dSarrapepanauat ed «aeias 1 00
Ree eee tea ote fan vt saajnn a reblesteades Anh se cdpareinaaeaces 1 00

iar) LUM, OR: INDIAN CRESS ..,..ssidsb omens ddeecns . 200

OKRA, Dwarf Long PAO CG eee wclees eeraiantins see etugacasceee tan 80

ONION ed Wiethersiield. occ acs acters osu eMvrsdsesstsstceaeaca 1 50
Pe OOUE TCO Sire. cs cicienn nia nese ipso p's Ran eee seMaee Messe 2 00
Yellow Strasburg............ Phila. seed, for sets, as 2 50
Yellow Danvers. .............. > Eastern grown seed will 2 50
White or Silver Skin....... an produce Sets. ..10-...... o000

Per bush.
Seis. White, prices variable, .....2....sssp0sceceeenies about 5 00
etme vellow, prices variable..............scsedecssscer 4 00
Per lb.

PARSNIP, Large Sugar or Hollow-Grown......... c.cscesceeee 80

Pee iadighe, DOUG CILTLC Os. 2.:05.0005 cs ieadedsaceasosdsvtaccoracs 1 00
Pet earedeDWA shal 1 25
EMIT ESS och Soueiaceiaewnice os saignse cok iusonstcaceurases 125

Per bush.

PEAS, Dreer’s Extra Early (the earliest). .........sccccse08 00s 8 GO
Philadelphia Erotic BV GLY 5: ach. writes hos etscer esl nisnnawe cea 7 00
ie MST OS a, an a aa i ah eo 7 00
Pare oME CUE SII Menta sean urs cee o¥st ee cave ce teesaneceree come 12 00
Early Dorie Dinah ee he ees SEN ow oc Ie. 10 00
Pe eM ENMC HG) ENOUTICE ton on cai h ieho eh wceeseecc.sgc eee eeeoes 6 00
Carter’s Extra Early Premium Gem, Wrinkled....... 16 00
bao seaipha. Barly wrinkled: pies sce ieee scenes oe 9 00
Laxton’s William the First, Wrinkled............... 0.00. 12 00
Metedn sthittie Gem; Wrinkled.. wisi. we scossesonne 9 00
Matsean’s Advancer, Wrinklede.. i. oy. ctosiecccceseccurees 8 00
Eugenie, Writ.kled.. Ma egatan (oteantoreecnectner CAUU.
Champion of England, Wrinkldd sak Soiile e 6 00
Dwarf Blue Imperial ae Seti BS GOA RE CEYIO: Si GL CDIGNC SHS AOUBCEEE 6 00
es ARI i os hoon bilis ov ecnne siavcasecanbiovepne qeinesenn's 4 00
Red Ae UNO Wil Aap ap, csm ena s ane dnguecnaune daneenadeedaqse 3 00
ware wrencn-W rink led Sagar .....2.-.0ss0s.ccee anesaccesce 12 00

UU oie) (2) Si eee ee Bae ad a a rrniiancnline easels 12 00

25
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4§ Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

PEPPER, Large Sweet Bell or Mountain, mild..............
Tomato-:shaped,e hot: . ss. foscataosecies votes nce ee sndeeuwtuiece
POTATOES, for varieties and prices see pages 42 and 43.
PUMPKIN, Cashaw (Loag Yellow Crook-neck)...
Large Ciieesel i) Sel. See wee ee ee
Large Yellow-Pields siccc seemed savectees Per bush. $5 00
RADISH, Early Scarlet Olive-shape..............sscecscosessees
Early W hite-Olive-shapesiisc snccsesvoveerscrverivesedsencsenes
Early Scarlet Turnip-reoted..... isvcocccescsscesoonre apcncsees
Early IW bite Purnip-rooted se. 2000.5. \.cecc cevesnaeoseoeescense
Early Long Scarlet Short-top..........cescsssccoccesseseecees
Lope, Salm on:Short-tops ass .c<cep new odes sue sab bers seo punters
Early French Breakfast Scarlet, White-tipped.........
WhitemMuimmier-Or Na ples. i.6.0 0. cece. eeanvouian poves Genta
Yellow Turnip-rooted Summer..............ccsc0seesceseeees
Black. Spanish Tiong, Winters .cov.cerer cidade ocesaBectledeads
Black Spanish=Rown Gd. Wan teres once. ee Sveceooses cob e ines
AWVTECSS PATS: WAN CEM: cee. ont vsecescinerenvn vervacnes ooo maees
DEATICHO Hane WCLINCED <2 esa ee scent tee nose tbarone store waeoraee

Saisify or Oystsh Plant— inane seodustiereenet westcese pee
SPINACH, Round-leaved Savoy—American.............0000
Round-leaved Savoy — lm ported ..c.0..cescessmsceos ebislonass
Marse-lea weds E landers s5..a2< boas peda cocenet -08< dons eics
Prickly-seeded SAN soe sequavis eset cteawipeccanen eA ese das Het enerade
SQUASH, Early White bush or Patty-pan..............ccceee
Early Golden Bash: 23.64. 55i0.c0b. bcinesdsads ae eee ene
Long Green Summer Crook-neck...... 2.0... 000 sseces ceeees
Boston Marro wes. . 4, acseee soo bete 7: Rosa soe

Butmaniucice niece ROR ead, Eecae esheets ace nees
TOMATO, Extra Early Red...........
SAVE AMATO Mans cvoegessseacsngees toss 3

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COGIES EPA VONIGG . 22. <ccs0cececesacese Th delinneat occa
+ is saved with extra

Nitem e oer epee ean
Large Smooth Red......... .---:s-:
Philadelphia Market.............. |

TURNIP, Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-leaved).........
Red or Purple-top Flat (Strap-leaved)..............seeeee
Teltow or Marrow, fine table variety......... 0s: ssceesse
Waely, Nimble six-Weeksiia..\..scss0s cme oncseeeersG-pspsraine
Pomerania’ GRObes GR Se oie ncn acincastnowvictven cance
Long White French, superior.............cccsescecees se eseees
Longe White: Cow- born. s4.csswsnenpe ss ssasiedl oaes- emg sre sack

Robertson’s Golden-ball or Orange Jelly..............00
Veliow Aberdeen or Scoteh en... oli. .ciesccedanesent seceeoes
Purple-top Swedish or Ruta-baga..........csccseee seeeeees -
Golden Giobe- Ruta-baga........:co-ms+ 4. -ramxcosoneseansiedonss

** All the Seeds on the Furmer’s, Gardener’s, Florist’s and Nursery-

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man’s Price List, when ordered to be sent by Muil, are free of postage,

except Beans, Corn, Onion Sets and’ Peas, which require 30 cts. per

quart additional to prepay postage.

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Bieer "s Garden Calendar. 49

FLOWER GARDEN.

——

LTHOUGH to the mere economist flowers are not indispensable or
directly remunerative, yet they have become so to the civilized,
intelligent and intellectual community in which we live. The
most humble cottager, unless deficient in the most simple concep-

tions of beauty, must have his flower-pot 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 endeav
ored to render this necessity of the amateur importing a few seeds or
plants unnecessary, by constant attention to obtain every highly recom-
mended novelty. We shall continue to do this, and shall endeavor to
_ have, at the earliest day, every valuable acquisition in seeds, bulbs or
plants.

Little pains is taken to have the soil of the flower-beds and borders
in a friable and active state, not subject to bake. This is what renders
it so difficult for small flower-seeds to survive germination, and for the
delicate transplanted annuals to make a start. All that the flower-
border or beds require is a dry bottom, with an annual supply of pre-
pared 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 neces-
sary, as stated under the head of Vegetable Garden, see page 8. The
hot-bed frame as there described will serve for the purpose of the
Flower Garden.—The only additional requisites are flower-pruning scis-
sors, stakes and trellises for tying up plants, labels and flower-pots.

THE 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, which can so readily be done with the Philadelphia Lawn
Mowers ; for sizes and prices, see page 113. 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 six varieties, viz.: Sweet
Vernal, Green Grass, Blue Grass, Herd Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, and
White Clover. From two to three bushels is the quantity generally
sown to the acre, but the latter quantity is preferred. Persons who pre-
fer a different mixture can have it made up to order.

The Flower-beds may be cut out in the lawn, and in these bedding
plants from the green-house planted, as soon as the weather becomes
suitable and no further danger of frost; also, choice sumac sown,

The following brief directions will be found eable:
Se

For full directions how to prepare-and seed a lawn, see page 39.
3

50 Dreer's Garden Calendar.

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; ‘Theseeds 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
most satisfactory way is to sow all fine seeds under glass, in a frame, or
in the house, as the changes of climate, heavy rains and drying winds,
with a hot sun, render the surface of the soil unfit for the germination
of small seed. 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. With very fine seeds it is best
to sow on the surface, and press them slightly into the soil. We are
convinced that one of the most frequent causes of failure is in sowing
the seeds too deep, and seedsmen are unjustly censured, when the fault
lies altogether in the bad management of the cultivator. ~

The period of sowing has also much to do with the success or failure; -
as a rule, we find the winter months, even with all the appliances a
skilful gardener can give, the most unsatisfactory, two notable instances
of which came under our own observation recently. Being desirous of
raising a stock of plants of the Wigandia Caracasana during the winter
for our spring sales, we made repeated sowings, but failed in every
instance; the same seed sown in mid-summer produced a plentiful crop
of plants. Apple Geranium seed sown in the fall furnished but a few

plants, while seeds that dropped from the seed plants in June lay until —~

the next summer on the benches before they germinate, subject to the
heat and watering necessary to the plants placed thereon. Other gar-
deners have related the same experience, where they found the plants
growing beautifully on the compost heap after being thrown out of the
seed-pans after waiting patiently several months.

For sowing in pots, or seed-pans, the best soil is a mixture of equal
parts of sand, leaf-mould, and loam, which should be thoroughly mixed
and passed through a coarse sieve ; then fill your pots or pans within one-
half inch of the rim; press the soil firmly and evenly. If the soil is dry
it is best to water freely before sowing the seeds, and after they are
sown and covered slightly with fine soil, again carefully watered, to
settle the soil down to a uniform surface, using a fine rose on the water-
ing pot. We would recommend the French Watering Pot, see page 116.

The importance of uniform attention to watering may be best learned
by experience and observation, but the inexperienced cultivator may be
reminded that to omit a single watering and allow the young plant-
germs from seed to remain in a parched state, or a too frequent indis-
criminate watering, often leads to the eventual loss of the whole. As
soon as the plants appear, they will require your careful attention, as
the least over-watering may cause them to “‘damp off,” and suddenly
destroy all your hopes. They should now have as much sun as possi-
ble, and when the weather is pleasant,.ssome 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
plauting out in the garden. eens

Dreer’s Gariten Calendar. 51

ANNUALS are such that arrive to perfection, bloom, produce seed,
and die the first season.

HARDY ANNUALS can be sown in the borders from April to June.

HALF-HARDY and TENDER ANNUALS can be sown in March
and April in shallow boxes, and placed on a hot-bed ; when large enough
lant in a cool frame near the glass to harden. Transplant in the borders
in May, or the seed can be sown in the open ground in May and June.
Many annuals are very desirable for the green-house for winter
blooming, and must be sown in July or August. Of these the most im-
ortant are Browallia, Candytuft, German Stocks, Kenilworth Ivy, Lo-
elia, Mignonette, Schizanthus, Sweet Alyssum, Tropeolum. Many
varieties, as well as the above, may be sown in the fall and winter for
blooming early in the spring, such as Acroclinium roseum, Ageratum,
Antirrhinum, Apple-scented Geranium, China Pink, Dianthus, Hedde-
wegi, Laciniatus and Diadematus, Linum grandiflorum, Mimulus,
Myosotis, Pansy, Petunias, Phlox Drummondi, Salpiglossis, Salvia,
Verbena, Vinca rosea, and others.

BIENNIALS are those that last two seasons; however some of the
varieties bloom the first year, and remain over winter, flowering again
the second year and then die, having fulfilled their mission; a sight
protection of leaves or coarse manure will be found beneficial.

For summer and autumn flowering the seed should be sown in March
and April, and treated the same as half-hardy annuals for those varie-
ties blooming the first season.

Hardy kinds can be sown from April to September in the open border,
and transplanted where they are intended to bloom the following year.

The following are among the most desirable: Canterbury Bell,
Foxglove, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Pinks, Sweet William, Wall-flower.

PERENNIALS do not flower until the second year, and the hardy
varieties remain in the ground from year to year, and improve by age,
in forming large clumps or bushes, which are covered with their attrac-
tive flowers. ‘They should be planted in borders or beds where they are
intended to remain. ~~

The seed. may be sown early in the spring with Annuals, or later in
the summer in acool and partially shaded situation, and when large °
enough transplant where wanted.

All the varieties not mentioned in our list are hardy annuals.

CLIMBERS, for garden-decoration, should be sown in 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 Cobea, Eccre-
mocarpus, Lophospermum, Maurandia, Thunbergia, and Tropeolum.

CLEMATIS species amongst hardy shrubs, and PENTSTEMON
amongst herbaceous plants, are prominent instances of seeds which re-
main long dormant, often a whole year, before they grow.

The germination of many hard seeds of strong body throughout,
either green-house, or hot-house species, which are impervious to. mois-
- ture, is greatly accelerated by pouring hot water over them, ina dish or
cup, and remain thus until the following morning, and then sown. Thus
treated, the young plants often appear in a few weeks, but without such
a preparation they are often many months. The varieties of Acacia,
Erythrina and Canna are the most prominent of this class.

CALCEOLARIA.—As this very desirable flower requires a little
special care, the following method should be adopted: The seed should
be sown in the hatter part of August, or beginning of September, in pots
prepared in the following manner: the pot to be half-filled with drain- >
age, over that the rough sifting of the mould, and the surface covered

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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, im-
mediately 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 be of the proper temperature, they will require
watering but very seldom. As soon as the seedlings are strong enough,
they must be picked off in pots prepared 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 win-
ter the plant will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the green-
house; and, to obtain fine specimens, they must be shifted on freely till
the flower-stalks have started, and should always be smoked witn to-
bacco, as soon as the green-fly appears, 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-bound ;
to avoid which evil, it is important that it should frequently be re-potted
during the growing season.

-CINERARIA and PRIMULA SINENSIS are more hardy in their
growth, and require somewhat less care, than the above, but for them the
same treatment will suit in sowing of seed, etc.; only that the seeds
being larger they can be slightly covered with fine sandy soil. If re-
quired to flower in the winter, seed should be sown in April and May,
and in the following months for spring flowering.

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.

FLOWER SEEDS BY MAIL.

Their portability renders them so easily transported by mail, that we send all Flower
Seeds in packets, assortments or by the ounce, free of postage, upon the receipt of a re-
mittance at the prices annexed, so that no person with any 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 assortments of desirable free-blooming
and showy kinds.

Nol. Ewelyecanntials: free-bloomersir: . facts siere ee - aie ine oe et caren lyss Sera $ 50
“ 9. Twenty-five annuals, free-bloomers..... 2... 6... eee ee eee ce eee te eee e es 1.00
“ 3, Twenty biennial and perennial varieties.....-.......2 sess ee ee ee ee eee eee 1.00
“ 4, Twelve very choice annual varieties... ....-...-. 2. eee cece eee ee eee eens 1.00
(RUT welve Newand rake Varieties: crits ceils rs cine af eiele clare cts ciate -aieieae relate . 2.00
© 6 QOne hundred varieties annual, biennial, and perennial, including many

choice sorts, a fine selection... -......--- +--+ -. 2 eee eee ee ee ee eee eee 5

As an inducement to POSTMASTERS AND OTHERS forming Clubs, we will for-
ward six One-Dollar packages for a remittance of Five Dollars. At these prices, wn-
variably our cwn selection.

Asa further inducement we offer the following liberal premium on Flower Seeds
ordered IN PACKETS ONLY:

For $1.00, Flower Seede can be selected to the amount of Le
is3 ‘<3 ‘ 92

“ 2.00. “

“c 3.00, “ “cc ity ee 3.50
‘ 0 “ “cc ce tc 4 Td
&c aVe “c ee ce ce 6.00
cc 10.00, ce “ce cc oc 12.50

#£@> Correspondents will please write their names legibly, and in full, with post-
office, county, and State.

For Flower Seeds in assortments, see page 98.

’ Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

A SELECT

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF
CHOICE FLOWER: SEEDS;

Worthy of special attention, embracing Annuals, Biennials and Perennials.

53

Seeds of Ciimbers, Ornamental Foliage Plants, Everlasting Flowers,
Ornamental Grasses, Green-house Plants, Assortments, Annuals by weight,

and Novelties for 1877,.will be found under their respective heads.

Per packet.

ABRONIA UMBELLATA. Trailing plants, producing clusters

of sweet-scented rosy lilac blossoms, resembling the Verbena,
blooming a long time; effective in beds, rock work, or hanging-
baskets ; peel off the husk before sowing the seed ; half-hardy...
ADONIS ASTIVALIS (Flos Adonis, also known as Pheasant’s
Eye). Handsome foliage ; pretty, dark crimson flowers; height
* Sie asp + cesntiGorsube igsdte sneisl SAcamh eaedocionthecdertdoea sccoscs ad eacsesmRGcanG
AGERATUM. Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very
useful where cut flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole
summer, also good for winter blooming in pots, succeeding in
any soil; half-hardy; 1 to 2 ft.
EIN Y VV LIGE TOW ETCU. ci cceeeiec docs bueasessce dd doasepiedcbiniucottans
Re os UMS VE NOST LUC. cc. .jsvns spss 0 cvs cctesayrasedieniguseunasbe ceases
IMPERIAL. Dwarf, with fine large heads of blue flowers............
WuHitE Tom THUMB. Dwarf, white, with a pale-blue shade......
LASSEAUXI. This beautiful rose-colored species from Buenos
Ayres is of perennial duration, but flowers the first season in

the open border, and requires the protection of a Green-house or -

WageeeyALOny LOLUINE WITILET toes ascwl caceseies sons tcorae Gacsincopens vsscacece
AGROSTEMMA CdiLI-ROSEA (Rose of Heaven). An attractive
free-flowering hardy perennial, producing flowers on long slen-
der stems like a single pink; blooms first season; mixed rose
RRPMUMIR OS Alt deres Gains 7c dec ncenuces,< conse >acesccanaes Sn aSeeceigoARe heme auaeanee
ALONSOA. Free-flowering bedding plants, continuing in bloom
until killed by frost ; also good house-plants ; half-hardy ; 18 in.
WALSCHWICZL. Bright crimson fOWErs...02. 0: s.ccctvossoseereediaveteces
GRANDIFLORA. Large flowering; bright scarlet....................006
ALYSSUM. Free flowering; pretty little plants for beds, edgings,
or rock work; the annual varieties bloom all summer, also
grown in pots for winter flowering.

SMM A NM OLE. WELY SWCCtS. GM. Laks... sotedesvtcmsesciscssensisiaecetvcanes
WIERZBECKI. White and yellow; hardy perennial; blooms
MPU SEANCES Shona. ths ets Anne he ecateates dothel ine swans cde sotiusendestehe

) SAXATILE CoMPACTUM. Showy golden yellow flowers; hardy
perennial, for spring-bedding and rock work; 13ft........ 2...

AMARANTHUS. Are showy blooming plants, with their long
racemes of curious flowers; half-hardy. Foliage var., see p. 77,
ATRO-PURPUREUS. Is covered with long drooping spikes Aisne
REE IR LG aFe octets a tiie wa nee decree. aehuevecdneeetans, cathasen eee
CAUDATUS (Love lies Bleeding). Long drooping racemes of blood-
MU MMEMCREOM ESET GPa 28s ofccdie eiiet vsa.eeasee sacota usaedvete resect teesccnc cote
GIGANTEUS. Large showy crimson flowe!rS.............cccceesccoesecoes

For New Flower Seeds, see page 98,

10

10

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Per packet.

ANAGALLIS. Dwarf, compact, flowering planis; admirably
adapted for ornamental baskets, rock work, edgings, and smail
beds; succeed best in light, rich soil, ina sunny situation ; coy-
ered with flowers the whole summer ; half-hardy ; 6 in.

EUGENIE. Light blue, shaded with sehen
NAPOLEON III. Rich maroon color..........22. sccsceseesescessneseeceeese

ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon). One of our most showy and
useful border planis. - The more recently improved varieties of
this yaluable genus are large, finely-shaped flowers of the most
brilliant colors, with beautifully marked throats; they succeed
in any good garden-soil and are very effective in beds. Hardy
perennials, blooming the first year if the seed is sown early ; 1 ft.

BRILLIANT. Bright. scarlet, with white throat....2.......0.s0scecssees
HENRY IV. White, crimson and scarlet.............scsseeseeeeseeeeeees

DELILA. Carmine, with white throat... A <5 nn naneets
GALATHE. Crimson, with white throat, large flowering. a ee
PAPILIONACEUM. Blood-red, with pure white throat. .cs.s00 -.-.-+
CHOICE MIXED. Finest named varietieS.........c.ss0esesses cesses esecns
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Beautiful grotesque and varied-colored
fiowers, blooming freely in the spring; hardy perennials; 2 ft.
CARYOPHYLLOIDES. Double, variously ‘colored, carnation striped
DOUBEE VARIETIES, Mixed. ._q...... ciesndannn se urns aac
SINGLE VARIETIES, mixed. ..:.._.:-.--gesmctetents oboe eee
-ASTER (Queen Margaret). One of the most popular and effective
of our garden favorites, producing in profusion flowers in which
richness and yariety of colors are combined with the most per-
fect and beautiful form: it is indispensable in every garden or
pleasure-ground where an autumnal display is desired. The
French and German florists have brought this flower to great
perfection ; we offer all the most choice varieties. All the varie-
ties delight in a rich, light soil, and in hot, dry weather should
be mulched with rotted manure, and well watered, which will
increase their beauty and duration of flowers. For assortments
of Asters, see page 98.
DWARF PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET. A perfect bouquet of flowers,
HESS CM CON OTE.~ Sec conte os sess aves oe eat we diaens on en vot oon cn ooSSe a e
GLOBE-FLOWERED PYRAMIDAL. Mixed colors................:002+0
COCARDEAU, or CROWN. Fine flowers, very double, with mite
centres, bordered with many bright rich colors..
Victoria. Various colors, flowers very double, ‘as ‘large as the

Emperor Aster ; habit pyramidal..............:01.sssesseseeeeetene cones
ROSE-FLOWERED. A beautiful variety, regularly imbricated ;
robust habit, with various colored large brilliant flowers..........
GIANT EMPEROR. Flowers of great size, very double, fine form,
brilliant colors, of robust growth....... .......0..0. scenes eccesennneneeseees
P#ONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION. Very double, large, and finely
shaped flowers, of various bright rich colors.............s:00-0-eses00s
CHEYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED. A dwarf, very double, late free-
blooming wariety ; mixed colors.............. ..2.....22. seuscuscrest eens
GERMAN QUILLED, WHITE. Double pure white flowers, fine for
roth st (os ioe SRL sega oa eee ee a a
GERMAN QUILLED. Perfectly double quilled flowers, of beauti-
FL MIKEH COLTS. ... 2055-0 <005 anes sek cnr sand oe -caleos 5s ennee eae
SCHILLER. A very fine variety of the Dwarf Bonquet Aster,
ite sud profuse bloomer_...-...---. rescuer ees So ee
CHOICE V ABIETIES, mixed, all colors—....-.2s.-.-.cssences.nyse<weus-udes

For Seeds of Climbers, see page 74.

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1. ABRoNIA UMBELLATA. 4. DwarFr PYRAMIDAL BovqueT ASTER.

2. GERMAN Quinren ASTER. 5. Vietorta ASTER,
3. RosE-FLOWERED ASIER. 6. PaoNY-FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTER.

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Per packet.

BALSAM (Lady Slipper). An old and favorite garden flower, pro-
ducing its gorgeous masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored flow-
ers in the greatest profusion; of easy cultivation ; sueceeds in
a good rich soil, also fine for conservatory decorations ; tender ;
1 to 2 ft. For assortments of Balsams, see page 98.

CAMELLIA-FLOWERED. Very double, perfect in form, and beau-

treteplors, Mixed..<.5....:...2: lene aes Oe eee
ROSE-FLOWERED. Superb double fiowers, mixed colors............
THE Kine. Brilliant scarlet; imposing in size and color of the
Hoxwers -very dowble. ..2ct...2:<-:sadtaaps~s.oseveaiacus +0) focus ©--2aseueeees
THE QUEEN. Superb rose-colored; large and beautiful double-
REPRO HOW OFS ool ck gated n ois << ances > 6 Opiinnt a SqRae wero ee nce ES
CAMELLIA, FLORE ALBO. Pure white double flowers; fine for
peaquets-and funeral designs. .<.--...<...:-<00-s-sndeati en hoteate meter iaase
SOLFERINO. Satiny white, streaked and spotted with lilac and
Grimson ; very beautiful....-..cc.....<. Betacciseee seen o a
DWARF CARNATION STRIPED. Very double, with flowers striped
like a Carnation..............0.- Pr ee eee et ERE ;
BARTONIA AUREA. Golden, very showy ; from California.......
BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA. Rich dark crimson, with yellow
anthers ; beautiful foliage, free-flowering, tender............ Se ateate :
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). Free-flowering dwarf-grow-

ing plant, covered during the greater part of the summer with
a profusion of pretty Cineraria-like flowers; suitable for edg-
ings and small beds; half-hardy; 6 in.

IBERIDIFOLIA. Light-blue flowers............ A Re -

ALBIFLORA. A white-flowered variety..........sco.sssscecccececsescoeces

BROWALLIA. Very handsome profuse blooming plants, covered
with rich strikingly beautiful flowers during the summer and
autumn months ; blooms finely in the winter, if sown in August ;

« half-hardy; 13 ft.
ELATA C@RULEA. Sky-blue. ALBA. Pure white........... -each
GRANDIFLORA.. Large sky-bluc...c:. 2.sccpec. sscenegneaaee on meee = ae

CACALIA (Tassel Flower or Paint Brush). A neat annual of
easy culture, with tassel-shaped flowers, blooms from July to
September; fine for borders; half-hardy ; mixed gelden and
SCAEIEL 74 TU GH S SscWees « caketinnevnens wah cnn n a2 ane avis Comnse ess Sena ;

CALANDRINA. Beautiful creeping plants, adapted for rock work
or any hot situation; require a light rich soil; mixed varie-

BRS Be AE Neo nn aa cai Sateen ance Ros 00cah'ess celaelw tee ee boneee Te “
CALENDULA PONGEI, FLORE-PLENO. Showy double whit
Howers,'a byhrid maricold > 8 ft.2- 5 ccss...-00:...00 sods cdsnes -evagp rendu

CALLIRHOE PEDATA (Wuttalia). Free-flowering plants, com-
mence blooming when small and continue until late in the fall;
fine for bedding or massing; rich violet purple close petalled

Hewers, With wiiihe. conires 2 £1. coc .as~--sna..-->-sesdincnes -chnenneee iene ‘

u . .
VERTICILLATA. An extremely floriferous creeper, with large
rich crimson purple flowers............ Bos wcbiecs «00 ss. - cated cana pemeieeioeeee :

CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS. Showy and useful free-flowering —

plants; the tall varieties are very effective in mixed borders,

while the dwarf, from their close, compact habit of growth,

make fine bedding plants; of easy cultivation.
CARDAMINZFOLIA HYBRIDA. Bright yellow, of compact pyra-

PAL STOWE; 2 [icine wc .00 ne sens cecnsneen on cnncsee sonvoegns egies
DRUMMONDI. Large yellow, with crimson centre; 1 ft..............
MaRMORATA. Crimson brown, marbled with yellow; 2 ft.........
NIGRA SPECIOSA. Rich velvety crimson ; 2 ft......0...-ssseeeseees =
MIXED VARIETIES 5 2 £0 3. £05. -c0-0:s.00csc-cenenssasjaseue Spcavedspiaatseca cad A

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For Seeds of Ornamental Foliage Plants, see page 77.

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1. Sotrertno BaisaM. |4 & 5. Rosz-FLOWERED BALSAMS.

9 & 3. CAMELLIA-FLOWERED Batsams

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r packet.

CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS. Beautiful and. stately hardy
perennials; 3 ft.; mixed blue and Whiite............ssseescsesveaeenes eee
SPECULUM ( Venus’ Looking-glass). A free-flowering pretty

5

plant, adapted for beds, ribbons, or edgings; hardy annual; 6 -

a= rich blue flowers, .sc.is decets 2 0k toetecadiaw be as

CANDYTUFT (Iberis). A beautiful and most useful plant, for —

growing in ae or masses ; the white varieties are much grown

by florists for bouquets ; by frequent sowings they can be had

during the winter and summer; 1 ft.
RocKET, Pure white. UMBELLATA. Purple..:5 eee: tidee each
ER REMSON- xr INE MIXED. 3 2k. 2. cco scence ee wocthage sae ase each
FRAGRANT. Pure white, pinnated foliage...............:cccccceees scenes
CANTERBURY BELL (Campanula Media). When well grown,
are among the most attractive of border plants; they succeed in
light rich soil, planted about 2 feet apart; also effective when
grown in large pots ; hardy perennials ; 23 ft.
SINGLE. BLUE. WHITE. MEX DA. Sh hi ees each
DowELE.° BLUE. WHITES @MIXED:. -.<den05.-2. ian sep Reewenkers each
CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyllus). The Carnation Pinks
are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness
of colors. The seed we offer has been imported from the best
sources in Europe, and will produce splendid double flowers;
-protect during the winter ; half-hardy perennials; 13 ft.
FINEST GERMAN. Mixed, saved from fine named fowers........--.
FINEST FRENCH. Rose- leaved ; mixed; saved from splendid
CULE. APLOLION SS... ob sac 5: coubpivo ss one ne’ tno s Mae ee ae Pi 6 See A
REMONTANT, PERPETUAL or TREE. Mixed; saved from choice
POMS AO WETS. <5. cee cvceee coneee cecerelenseree cine ataeiige yeaa palin aa eee
PENe DOUBLE... Mixed varieties...... ...5..on.spteueacegee- Summa rhen tes or
CATCHFLY (Stlene Armeria). A free blooming: pinks for beds,
borders, or ribbons; growing in any garden soil; 14 ft.
“LOBEWS BED. WHITE, _MIXED‘..c.c....:..2,-c eee each
CELOSIA. Free-blooming graceful plants, producing spikes of
beautiful feathery flowers ; grown in pots they are fine for the
green-house or conservatory ; half-hardy ; 3 ft.
. ARGENTEA. Small spikes of white flowers, shaded with bright
rose; very fine for drying for Immortelle Bouquets fee Rane ero in
SPICATAROSEA. Spikes of bright rose-colored flowers; when
dried are fine for winter bouquets..........-..-sasetscconsceccecsepeceeece
PYRAMIDALIS AUREA. Spikes of golden HOM OLSS?. . .. cokes

PLUMOSA. A new feathered variety; very fine; of Sears.

‘eolors; mixed. For illustration, see page 59.............ccccesseeeeees

CENTAUREA AMERICANA. Lilac purple, large and showy : Pe ae

CENTRANTHUS MACROSIPHON. Preity, “compact Shon 0g
plant, with long-tubed red flowers, grows freely ; 2 ft..............

Asus. <A showy white-flowered variety ; ii: ee a ee aS
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Showy and effective garden favorites,

summer flowering border plants; also good for pot culture;

‘“orenen

quite distinct from the Indicum, the hardy perennial autumn

flowering varieties.

CHOICE MIXED. Summer flowering varieties; 1 to 2 ft.............. :

“InDIcUM. Choice mixed Jarge-flowering double vari ieties ; hardy
MICTCTEAT prep cl taceee so evens. we nntnceces Ngee eee aeeren ee OCs <aiian cs wie ok
Inprcum NANUM. Pompone or Liliputian varieties ; a beautiful
hardy perennial; fine for bouquets; mixed; very double ; 1 ft..
CHLORA GRANDIFLORA. Handsome glossy Cacalia-like leaves.

large golden flowers changing to red; grows vigorously in the _

_open TIOLUGES SEL tsccvvcescceee sto tee teeteeRs Socenee os enca thevest on veanea cemeeees :

For Seeds of Everlasting Flowers, sea page 8.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 59

| kG 7a

1-CKRNATION PINE. 4, Dwar CockKscoMB. Aoi

2. Coxvouvolts Mrxoz DOUBLE. ..-— = 5: GOLD AND CEIM50N WJ aRrEcATED COCKS
OOMB.

3. CEeLosra PLUMOBa.

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Per packet.

CLARKIA. An old and favorite plant, growing freely in any garden
soil and producing cheerful4dooking flowers; 14 ft.
SINGLE MEXED AV AMIRBIES... <..:.- 1cs gic Biekendeg Sanas-3 ea toaeRasantonne

CLEOME GRANDIFLORA (Spider Plant). Rose-colored fiowers..
COCKSCOMB (Céelosia Cristata). Ornamental, curious-looking
flowers ; well-known favorites, selected from fine combs for size
and brilliant colors; half-hardy ; 1 ft.
‘VARIEGATED (Gold with Crimson Variegated Cockscomb).
_ Magnificent; heads variegated with crimson, orange, green,
shaded and striped; the golden yellow and deep crimson are of
the most brilliant hues, the variegation is distinctly marked.....
DWARF CRIMSON. Large velvet-like combs... .....cc..eccecceesee ceeces
YELLOW. Bose. CRIMSON. “MUCCEDe« w2...2..csccsea econ taeteeee each
COMMELINA CCELESTIS. A _ tuberous-rooted, free-blooming
and yery pretty plant, with rich blue flowers; the roots can be
preserved like Dahlias; half-hardy perennial; 14 ft..............24.
CONVOLVULUS MINOR (Dwarf Morning Glory). Showy, free-
flowering, rich colored handsome plants, producing, in beds
and mixed borders, an unusually brilliant effect; 1 ft. Mixed..
SPLENDENS. Violet, with white centre.........1....ccssecessseevsoesecess
TRICOLOR. Violet purple, with white centre.........cc0.sssces seceeeeee
WHITE. STRIPED BLUE, striped with white....................+. each
TRICOLOR FLORE-PLENO. Double showy flowers.............2.200008
CANTABRICUS. Rosy purple, beautiful trailer, for hanging-bas-
Kets, or for a bedding plant; hardy perennial................c0eseeeee
MAURITANICUS. Beautiful trailer for hanging-baskets and vases,
producing numerous blue flowers; half-hardy perennial...........
CYANUS (Blue Bottle). Ornamental plants for shrubberies and
borders, useful for cut flowers; growing in any garden soil;

£-Te MT KEM “COOLS, <5 Saco ot a es sass Bp ccs ned cnn sane ee
CYTISUS LABURNUM (Golden Chain). A hardy shrub or tree,
with long racemes of golden yellow flowers..............ccseeseeeeeses

DAISY (Bellis Perennis). A favorite plant for beds or pot-culture;
finest double mixed varieties; half-hardy perennial ; 3 in.........
DAHLIA (Large-jflowered). Half-hardy perennials; blooming the
first year from seed; protect the roots from frost during the

winter ; saved from fine double varieties; mixed ............. IE cies
SMALL-FLOWERED chops or Liliputian). Saved from choice
donble ‘varieties > WEx00: 5 ssg. wes pans stein ne vcs cass wee Pade ean one es

DATUKA. An ornamental class of plants; in large elumps and

borders of shrubbery they produce an excellent effect; flowering
the first year from seed; can be preserved in sand during the
winter, in a dry cellar; half-hardy perennials.
ATROVIOLACEA PLENISSIMA.- Flowers dark violet; 4% ft..........
FastTuosa HUBERIANA. Superb large double lilac flowers, inner
paris almost pure wiiite ; 5 fb... .. ..<.-. <cccncedentcons ecenad coccbeces veseea
HvUMcuis, Large double-drooping flowers, of a rich Nankeen
yellow ; delightfully fragrant ; 2 ft.........cc...-<...cceoee coossnvee sb esee
WRIGHTI (eteloides). White, bordered with blue; 2 ft...........
DELPHINIUM. One of our most showy and useful plants, pro-
ducing splendid spikes of flowers in profusion ; if sown early,
they will bloom the first year from seed; hardy perennials; 2
ft. For annual varieties, see Larkspurs, page 54.
ForMosuM. Spikes of brilliant blue flowers.............::scs0eseseeeees
NUDICAULE. -Dwarf compact growth, with abundant loose
spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers.............-- aso eee
SINENSIS PUMILUM C@RULEUM. Chinese dwarf, azure blue......

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For Seeds of Ornamental Grasses, see page.g3.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 61

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1. Dianrecs . Hevorwicr Drapematvs, | 2. Devpursrom Formosun.
FLORE-PLENO. 3, EscHSCHOLTZ1A.

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Per packet.

DIANTHUS (Pinks). A magnificent genus, embracing some of the
most popular flowers in cultivation, a great variety of colors

and profusion of Bess hardy biennials, blooming the first

season from seed ;
CHINENSIS (China or a Pink). Superb pike varieties,
all: colors =inmixed 35, Sener. Re 6a ek.

IMPERIALIS PLENISSIMUS Pictus. Double ciripad varieties......
IMPERIALIS (Imperial Pink). Double, mixed colors.................
HEDDEWIGI (Japan Pink). Colors vary from the richest velvety

crimson to the most delicate rose; flowers from %to 4 inches in

diameterever ¥- Slo Wiis «225 Rae Ts SSE es ee ws he
HEDDEWIGI FLORE-PLENO. A double variety of the original
types beautiful colors > mixed, 29. 2.68 Beas. cS eee ste

HEDDEWIGI DIADEMATUS, FLORE-PLENO (Diadem_ Pink).
Beautiful flowers, from 2 to 3 inches in diameter, regular and
closely double: of varied tints of lilac, crimson, purple and
black purple, the outer edges fringed and nearly white...........

LACINIATUS. ‘Remarkably large blossoms of superb colors, with
Fring@eMs Ges. «Fike .cacs. cade s sage Me caves te eee cee paar UM «5 ccc

-LACINIATUS FLORE-PLENO. Large double showy flowers, in
variety of colors} femged edees:.wn)... Oo... eis A

NANUS ATRO-SANGUINEUS. A dwarf plant, with globular dou-
ble dark blood-red flowers, a profuse Dloomer..:....c0 -s-seeceeeceds-

DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Handsome and highly ornamental, hardy
perennial plant, of stately growth and varied colors; 3. ft.

PURPLE, WHITE, YELLOW 5 @M URED 05 Be i200 ccc ccederses ecenates each

ERYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUM. Showy orange flowers; 13 ft..
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). A profuse flowering and
attractive plant for beds or masses; 1 ft. ;

CALIFORNICA. Yellow, with orange Centre...........cccsececsece sevees

CROCEA. Orange color. CROCEA ALBA. Creamy white...each

CROCEA-STRIATA. Orange, striped with lemon..............ccscseess

DENTATA AURANTIACA. ‘Orange, with a stripe up the centre;
edges toothed. MIXED, all Bae hc, tetas See each

FEVERFEW (Matricar ia). Double white ; a fine bedding plant;
blooms until frost; hardy perennial ; flowers first season ; 13 ft.

GAILL ARDIA. Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the pro-
fusion and brillianey of their flowers, continuing in beauty
during the summer and autumn; half- -hardy ; Eat,

ALBA MARGINATA. Red, edged with iwhite.....ss.0ih 3h stncenteo

PicTA. Red, bordered with OFAN CR aick J. cceace ote ead osteo towers ot aoe

JOSEPHUS. Orange, with red centre. MIXED...ccccsssssssesseees ach

‘GAURA LINDHEIMERI. Spikes of white and red tinted ples:
soms; free-flowering ; hardy perennial ; 2 ft.....-. ....ccceeseceeeeeeees

GILIA.. V ery pretty dwarf plants, early and free bloomers, valua-
ble for massing and rock work; 1 ft.

TRICOLOR. White, lilae and purple. MIXED 225 ccttentree. om each

GLADIOLUS. Fine hybrid; mixed; saved from choice named
varieties; half-hardy bulbs. See list under head of Summer
Flowering Bulbs ...c0t eee eting «.2. Secession:

GODETIA. Attractive and deserving of cultivation ; profuse flow-
ering plants; 1 ft. THE BRIDE. Pure white, with a crimson belt.

BENE MIXED~V.ARIBIVES Acsccdscsssestee sos RE sh Oe Aras aout

GYPSOPHILLA MURALIS. A small plant covered with pink
flowers, suitable for hanging-baskets..........

PANICULATA. White flowers, beautiful for bouquets, “imparting
a light airy appearance ; hardy perennialy.s.....<ameess onthe abet

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Per packet.

HELIANTHUS (Sun Flower). Californieus. Large double bril-
liant orange-colored . flowers ; 5 ft..s...06: cccsccessecseescscteniecsonsscnne
NAST want, double vellows its seeds <oxanicencyehs siveds does ovban vous chseds
. For Russian and COMMON, see page 42. .
HESPERIS MATRONALIS (Sweet Garden Rocket). Early spring
profuse blooming plants, growing freely in any soil; hardy
perennials ; 1} ft.
OVROM E PAPI! MU E Day is singed Sp bpedeed saineyewent vi oe cesbens daieces each
HIBISCUS AFRICANUS. Cream color, brown centre; 1} ft.......
PALUSTRIS. Large pink flowers; hardy perennial..................006
HOLLY HOCK (Althea rosea). This splendid plant vies with the
Dahlia for summer decorations, and from iis stately growth and
the varied colors of its magnificent spikes of flowers may justly
claim a place in every large garden or pleasure-ground; hardy
perennial; 6 ft. For Assortments of Hollyhocks, see page 98...
SUPERB DOUBLE ENGLISH VARIETIES. Mixed colors...............-
IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS (Standing Cypress). Fine for conserva-
tory or garden decoration; produces long spikes of dazzling
scarlet flowers; half-hardy biennial ; 3 ft...............cecsesees seceeneee
POM ME NCEE VIA RTE TES, « 5f:s scion ca vesconaesssopinejedeiee spa-gaph eis Mays peboede
LARKSPUR (Delphiniwm). Plants possessing almost every re-
quisite for the adornment of the garden or parterre. Profuse
bloomers. They all succeed best if sown in the autumn, or
very early in the spring.
DoUBLE DWARF ROCKET (Hyacinth-flowered). Mixed; 1 ft......
DOUBLE TALL ROCKET. A showy plant; colors mixed; 23 ft....
DovuBLE DWARF CANDELABRUM-FLOWERED. Shaped like a
candelabra ; flowering until quite late; mixed colors; 1 ft.........
DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED (Tall-branching). Large flowers,
fine for. cutting; finest .colors..maixed «. sab. cisccsecees weodecs eceaecucs rE
IMPERIALE FLORE-PLENO (Emperor Larkspur). Of symmetri-
eal habit; uniform height 13 ft., by 33 ft. in circumference;
eolors brilliant dark biue, tri-color and red-striped................-.
LILIUM AURATUM (Golden-banded Lily of Japan). The finest
and most fragrant of the Lilies; white speckled with reddish
. brown and bands of gold through the centre of each petal;
SR MSA RCH O INI ee ook Siisnis nf cos devote rtelovne gasseblieass «airs Uae aueee suas
LANCIFOLIUM. Choice mixed; hardy perennial.........1........006 .
LINARIA CYMBALLARIA (Kenilworth Ivy). Small pink flow-
ers, suitable for baskets, vases, pots and rock-work; tender.....
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM COCCINEUM (Superb Scariet-flaz),
One of the most effective and showy bedding plants; brilliant
scarlet, with crimson centre, tender annual ; 1 ft............ ce eeeee
LEWISI.. Blue, with white stripes ; hardy perennial ; 2 ft...........
LOBELIAS. The following varieties of this popular plant will be
found desirable ; for edgings, borders, vases, hanging-baskets,
and pot culture, they cannot be surpassed; half-hardy ; 6 in..
Erinus Speciossa. Of compact growth; flowers of a superb
ultramarine blue. This variety blooms during the entire sum-
mer in the open borders........ etelors «dev dtamaredepttnss teesch hs way gexantie
ERINUS ERECTA ALBA. Dwarf and compact; a white variety.....
SNOWFLAKE. A pure white variety of vigorous habit...............
Picta. Rich velvety-veined and netted, ornamental foliage;
MAD EGSC-PTLDY CU. MOWONS 3 os saeae cine <gvanejs -dancestvpens's oo ebadeg setabsreatdcat
_ PUMILA AZUREA COMPACTA. Compact growth; azure blue....
_ PUMILA GRANDIFLORA. A densely compact miniature plant,
which, during the summer months, is studded with rich deep

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LOBELIAS— Continued. Per packet.
10

UNEST: MIXED ViRDETUES:. . cc. tcccucecsenencnesaceats tere aniedemeadaceanieye “
CARDINALIS (Cardinal flower). Hardy perennial native variety,
with spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; blooming the first sea-

For Seeds of Annuals by weight, see page 99

son from seed, if started early; a fine border plant; DEG Siaes es 10
LUPINUS. Ornamental free- flowering garden plants with long ©
graceful spikes of rich and varied colored flowers; 2 ft.
CHOICE MIXED, anual varieties:..:.......des...cr.:tenes tse 2 ae
CHOICE MIXED, hardy-‘perennial varieties..5J5....scaoc.sssteeseasecoeue 5
LYCHNIS. Handsome plants of easy culture, for beds and bor.
ders; blooms the first year if planted early ; hardy perennials,
HysribA HAAGEANA. Beautiful brilliant orange-scarlet, light
and dark crimson, white-flaked flowers; free- flowering ; ; iff... 10
CHALCRDONICA. Scarlet. WHITE. ROSE. MIXED; 2 ft.. each 5
MARIGOLD (Tagetes). A well-known free-flowering plant, with
rich and beautiful double-colored flowers; half- -hardy.
LARGE AFRICAN. Tall double orange and yellow, mixed.......... 5
DWARF FRENCH. Fine rich colors; very double, mixed............ 5
PigMy DwarRF. A very dwarf, miniature variety... 5
RANUNCULUS (Calendula). English Marigold ; fine lar ee ‘double
orange-colored flowers ..3.45icsisesiecucsdttiss dees. ctees sobtneeuerenn ee vona 5
MARTYNIA FRAGRANS. Delights in arich soil and a warm
situation ; large fragrant, purple flowers; tender; 2 ft............... 5
MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis Jalapa). A well-known garden
favorite, commonly known as the Four O'clock; they bloom
the first season from the seed and are treated like annuals;
the roots can be preserved during the winter, like Dahlias;
half-hardy perennials ; fine mixed ‘colors; DEES accutar snctcc ten Coren aes
VARIEGATED. Leaves light green, marbled ; very ornamental,
a variety of the above ; mixed toloraos.sdis cs eee - 10
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Profuse flowering dwarf plants, fine
for beds, edgings, rock-work, baskets or vases; requiring a warm
sunny situation ; half- hardy ; 6 in.
CRYSTALLINUM (Ice Plant). Flowers white; grown and prized
fommtsisingwlaracy foliage.) sis Rl, A ose Sanaa eee eee 5
GLABRUM (Dew Plant). Light yellow flowers...........cscccesseeaeeees 5
TRICOLOR. Rosy-pink, with purple Centre. ...........ccsceeeseecec coves 5
MIGNONETTE (Reseda odorata). A well-known fragrant garden
favorite ; if the plants are thinned out they will grow stronger
and produce larger spikes of flowers; fine for pot culture ; 6 in.
-SWEET-SCENTED. The old variety with small SPIKeSi tees deapeese 5
LARGE-FLOWERED. Fine large spikes... ...........sesce sessccses cocoececs m5)
GRANDIFLORA AMELIORATA. Plants pyramidal ; flowers larger
than the old varieties ; stamens of a reddish tint..............:0..c000 5
PARSON’S WHITE. Large spikes, and the stamens of the florets
ure White =: very frdoramt. i002 Pie i ae vecke ssc ccseave sceecaeca Wandehe 10
MIMULUS (Monkey-flower). Showy flowers, suitable for the
green-house, or moist, shady situations ; half-hardy perennials ;
blooming the first year from seed.
TiGRINUS. Finest tigered or spotted ; mixed colors................068 20
TiGRINUS FLORE-PLENO. A charming double variety ; tigered
or spotted as the Calceolaria; choice mixed GoOlOrs..............00++8 25
TigRinus DUPLEX. Beautiful double hose-in- -hose, tigered and
Spotted! MOW SIS eT ise ccdl nce Satine dood dace ons Sap qaee Sokietuento ene wveeeecee 25
CUPREUS BRILLIANT. A new brilliant scarlet, bedding variety ;
EXULEMCIY SHOW Wes eecee eect eaceacisdstadseaeuatenssi-Ceeberestes demas tee epee 20
CHORCE MIXED) VARTRDLTES. .2.cciccs.ccadss sos teanesoaadcexcoce taceeinmorncacks 10
Moscuatus (Musk Plant). Fine for hanging-baskets, vases, eic.,
with a profusion of small yellow flowers; 6 iM..........665 ea a tates 19

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MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not). Neat and beautiful little plants with
star-like flowers: succeeds best in a shady situation, for in or

out-door planting ; 5 half-hardy perennials; looming the first -

year from seed; 6 in.

_ALPESTRIS. Bright blue. ALBA. Pure white................ >..each

_ PALusTRIs. True Foreet-me-not; bhue .. 2... 5. <.c. -.ce-2 aeons «-oss
AzoRICA ALBA. A pure white variety Nsvaseedcee ane. :
AZORICA C@LESTINA. Sky-blue flowers, produced in great pro-
fusion ; handsome and very constant............2s.cesecee seccee ceneeeees

: NASTURTIUM (Tropeolum). The dwarf improved varieties are

all desirable, either for the flower border massing, ribboning,
pots or green-house; 1 ft.
Tom THUMB SCARLET. YELLOW......... Oo eee each

ToM THUMB BEAUTY. Orange- “Spotted ..z....ccctidens <-nsscaenesees sae = =a
CcERULEA ROSEA. Rose-tinted Maroon......... eecccee ceeeee eeeeen cree
CARTER’S CRYSTAL PALACE GEM. Sulphur-colored flowers,
-. With a dark-red spot near the base of each petal... $
Kine OF Tom THUMBs. Bluish green foliage; showy intense
BE RECURS ooo wian sano da ces se cabooses -eece eee ee
Kiné THEODORE. Selected from King of Tom Thumbs; bluish-
green foliage; flowers almost black...........2-0.csseeecceceecetseeeseees
GOLDEN KING oF ToM THUMBS. . Deep golden flowers, thrown
well above the dark-colored foliage. soda~ duptaet See aacieds wags See ee
MIXED, all colors..
NEMOPHILA (Gr ove Lov é). “Of ieee “compact, uniform habit of
growth, comprising varied and beautiful colors; 1 ft.
INSIGNIS. Bright blue, with white centre............cccccceceee eeeeeeees
MACULATA. W hite, blotched with violet............. ee
FINE MIXED, all BOLO ak cacao fee eee eee
NIGELLA (Love in a Mist). A compact-growing, free-flowering
plant, with curious-looking flowers and seed-pods ; of easy cul-
ture, growing in any garden soil; tft.
DAMASCENA. Light blue, pretty flowers... tee
DAMASCENA ALBA. A pure white variety “of the above. ss...
NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS. Tender perennial, blooming
the first year from seed ; fine for house-culture or bedding out;
flowers white tinted with lilac ; 1: ees
(ENOTHERA GRANDIFLORA (Evening Primrose). Hardy
perennial; showy yellow flowers: 3 ft..........2....Sseceescecceeacereee
OXALIS ROSEA. Beautiful plants, suitable for the green-house,
rock-work, baskets, etc.; blooms the first year from seed, with
clusters of rose-colored blossoms ; ; half-hardy perennial : 6 in.
PANSY (Viola tricolor maxima). This attractive plant is too well
known to require any description, as it is a favorite with all; if
grown in beds, ribbons, or massing, they are very effective. The
best blooms are obtained from seed sown in the autumn, and
protected during the winter. These flower early in the spring.
The plants from spring sowing should be planted in a shady
border ; they produce fine ijarge flowers in the autumn. They
require fresh soil, well enriched with decomposed manure;
hardy perennials.

DREER’S PREMIUM VARIETIES. Saved from first-class flowers |

only, with special directions how to cultivate..............:.000seese0s
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Large handsome flowers in great profusion,
borne well above the foliage, brilliant ultra-marine blue, with
CVE Gs Purples violet... ae. c2.s sce cer case setae nace ean eee ee an eee acne

For Seeds of Novelties for 1877, see page 93.

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5. DREER’S PREMIUM PANSY.
6. DovuBLE PETUNIA.

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PANS Y— Continued. Per packet,
ODIER, OR FIVE-BLOTCHED. A beautiful strain of large flowers,
with dark spots on. each petal... 5 .2cc.anc<c «nepaeeoestoeeantoeene 25
FAUST, OR KING OF THE BLACKS. Almost coal-black.......... 20
LicHT BLUE. PURE YELLOW. PURE WHITE.....:...2........ each 20.
PURPLE. White-edged. Besr ImporTEepD. Mixed colors...each 20
Gen -VARIETIES= Mixed; Colors:..2. 5262565 cc eed he, See 19

PENTSTEMON. A beautiful half-hardy perennial plant, with
long and graceful spikes of rich-colored flowers; 2 ft.; choice
NUDE UE CRETE OR oes nena 3 = newton a snoes on a ones, ae ee 10
PETUNIA. For out-door decoration, few plants are equal to it.
It commences to flower early, and continues a mass of bloom
the whole season. Of late years, the striped and mottled yarie-
ties have been much improved; half-hardy perennials, bloom-
ing the first year from seed For other varieties, see page 96.
COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE. Dark rose, with pure white throat,

Sale Owered..-< }..<. 0.5.2 03. aceon «ap aten eee. - e 2> 10
HYBRIDA FLoRA (The Star). Various shades of red and purple

flowers, with five white bars, resembling a staP..............cseeeeeeas 19
KERMESINA. Large rich crimson flowes......... ....ceseevecesenseeceres 10
KERMESINA GRANDIFLORA. Showy large crimson flowers with

WHILE ChEO AE. - Wo ccetac ow w00e 2 ean se ve cawsn 2s gt ee ee cea 25
PHENIcIA. Small purple flowers, trailing over the ground;1 ft. 5
NYCTAGINIFLORA. White fragrant, abundant bloomer...........-. fs)

SPLENDID HYBRID VARIETIES. Mixed; all colors........ccsccceeeee 10
FINE MEXED, 0ld-varteties...... ...<._.250ssceeube busca PO eee
DREER’S EXTRA MOTTLED. Finest mottled and siriped varieties
US eo ir oS se mi aE ee 20
DREER’S DOUBLE HYBRIDIZED. Fecundated with the greatest _
eare, saved from our very choice collection, a fair percentage

will prove handsome double flowers................01sseeeeassescees eevee 25
PHACELIA CONGESTA. A curious and interesting plant, good
for bouquets; with pretty azure-blue flowers.........c.cscsceeeesseeees 3

PHLOX DRUMMONDI. An indispensable constant blooming
plant, for bedding, ete., quite as desirable as the Verbena, for
their richness of colors and beautiful-eyed varieties. For assort-
ments of Phlox, see page 9&

ALBA. Pure White. ISABEL. Light. Yellow..........::....-... each 10
ATROPURPUREA. Blood purple. RosEa. Rose-colored.....ceach 10
ALBASOCCULTA. -Whiie, with darkse yess: -. oe ccieees coe ae capes 10
LOUIS NAPOLEON: --Brilliant, sedbletee ssn 2 = cin ncnnectsccceees 10
LEOPOLDI.. Deep pink, witliypiiiie pyee aos cor -2 5. ce onan sss vas oo neeers 10
RapowitTzi. Dark rose, striped with white..............2.:06 ceees sees 10
QUEEN VICTORIA. Violet, with white eye..........s0.<0cce. ceseee cence ee
EMPRESS EUGENTE. Rose, marbled... .:........cicc sncceecescesees seeaaces meee ||
VIOLACEA VARIEGATA. Violet, variegated ...........-cccsseesscescoeces 10
RADOWITZI WILLIAM I. Crimson, white striped......... 0.2.2.0... 10
Cuorck Mrxep.: Finest varlelites ic pwesees 00a 5c acces eecapeeesbaceees 10
Goon, MEsED-= Old Varieties sacpecccs te eins 2 san buwsevepenawmnsd cocncaece a)
PERENNIAL VARIETIES, Mixed Col0rstivc.~--25.-ccomscnsosecs a--ncenne 10

PINKS (Dianthus). Well-known delightful fragrant plants, of
easy culture; for the green-house or open border; hardy peren-
_hials.
FINE GARDEN (Dianthus Hortensis). Double mixed varieties... 10
PHEASANT’S EYE (Dianthus plumarius). Fringed, white with

Ed a) ha en ee eee 6 oe ee 5
PLUMARIUS, DOUBLE MIXED. <A double variety of the Pheas-

ant’s Eye Pink; fringed edges of various COlors............0.000:2.005 20
PICOTEE. Finest selected English varieties ; half-hardy........... ae eee

For Seeds of Ornamental Foliage Plants, see page 77.

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4. TAGETES SIGNATA PUMELA.

1. DovBLe PorTULACA.
2. DoUBLE SANVITALIA.

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PORTULACA. Plants of easy culture, luxuriating in an exposed
sunny situation; flowers large and of rich shades of color, and
produced throughout the summer in great profusion; fine for

massing in beds; Gin. For assortments of Portulaca, see page 98, -

ALBA. White. CARYOPHYLLOIDES. Carnation striped... each
AURANTIACA. Orange. SPLENDENS. Crimson purple......each
THORBURNI. Yellow. THELLUSONI. Scarlet..scsces ccesess. each
RoskEA. Rose-colored. MIXED, all colors.............cseceseneee each
GRANDIFLORA FLORE-PLENO (Double-flowering Portulaca). |
There is no plant for the flower garden more desirable. A
bed of double Portulaca, when seen under a mid-day sun, pre-
sents such a glow of brilliant colors as to excite the admiration
of all; the flowers are perfectly double, of the most brilliant

scarlet, crimson, white, variegated, buff, yéllow, orange and.

rose, admirably adapted to withstand the influences of heat and |

drought. Seed saved from all double flowers, and a large pro-

portion wall’ pgevertdouble.. .....- Gig ke nssct cs bodes ones eigen eee
-POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior). Showy early spring-flower-

ing plants, fine for pot_or out-door culture; finest “English —

varieties; hardy perennials; 1 ft.; mixed colors...............2ce0ee0s
GooD MIXED VARIETIES. All ColovS.cccccscsssescesseetsseseconend vosene
POPPY (Papaver). Showy and easily eultivated flowers. Sow
early in the spring ; they will not bear transplanting; 2 ft.
PHONY-FLOWERED. Large and very double; mixed colors........
RANUNCULUS-FLOWERED. ‘Double-fringed; mixed colors...... —

CARNATION. Double mixed. MIXED VARIETIES, all colors..each -

POTENTILLA AUREA. Profuse-flowering herbaceous plants;
hardy perennial; 14 ft; yellow, with pink eye..........0...5.... .ss0e
PRIMULA VERIS (English Cowslip). Hardy perennial; 6 in.
Mu ee eG lO) 52-3 .: pies Rae. o.oo 20 oo oe otengaiehs vaste es Meee <>. Ba coeaee
RHUS COTINUS (Purple Mist Tree). A hardy ornamental dwarf
tree, beautiful when in full bloom, resembling mist..............4:.
SALPIGLOSSIS. Neat and beautiful plants, w vith penciled and
marbled funnel-shaped flowers; suitable for pot-culture or the
flower-border, blooming all summer ; half-hardy ; 14 ft.
LARGE-FLOWERED VARIETIES. Very splendid ; mixed, all colors.
FINE MIXED: VARIETIES.. All eolors@2. ... nee eee
SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS FLORE-PLENO. This double-
flowered variety is much larger than the single flowers ; a valua-
ble bedding plant; 6 in.; bright golden yellow......... «0... .-.--+0-

SAPONARIA. Beautiful compact- growing plants, with masses of -

miniature cross-shaped flowers, blooming throughout summer
and late autumn ; 6 in.

CHOICE MIXED: VA BETES <cbg oo AGei eas oa age sos
OCYMOIDES. A hardy perennial variety, one of the finest plants
for covering rock-work, ete. ; rosy pink flowerS.............ct...s.0e

SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride, or Sweet Scabtus). Plants with
beautiful double various-colored flowers; fine ce bouquets.
FINE GERMAN VARIETIES. Mixed, all colors; 2 ft..............: Be
DWARF VARIETIES. Double mixed, all colors; ieee...
CANDIDISSIMA PLENA. Double, pure white flowers...

SCHIZANTHUS. A splendid class of plants, combining ‘dlegance

of growth with a rich profusion of flowers; half-hardy ; 2 it.
GRANDIFLORUS OccULATUS. Various shades with blue centres...
PINNATUS. Pinnated-leaved ; purple and yeliow spotted............
FINE MIXED VARIETIES. AI] COlOTS..0.:.0...ccissecs scsseatesesees souees

For Seeds of Everlasting Flowers, see page 81.

1. WHITLAVIA.
2. Fysrip VERBENA.
3. SCHIZANTIIVS.

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5. Lara@e-FLowering DwarF TEN WEEE
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Per packet.

SEDUM (Stone-Crop). A pretty little plant, growing freely on
rock or rustic-work, hanging-baskets, etc.; hardy perennial ; 3

fas’ Mixed varieties si: 5.6005 wcsuvatlaco 1 ee,
SENECIO OR JACOBGA. Free growing plants, producing gay-
colored double flowers in profusion ; mixed colors; 1 ft.............

SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pudica) ). Curious and interest ing
plants, pinkish white flowers, leaves close and droop when
qouelted tenders 16 o ia. F520 ee Sees oo ovens ce nae Oo ReE se

STOCKS (Mathiola). The Stock Gilly-flower is one of the most
popular, beautiful and important garden favorites ; whether for
bedding, massing, or pot-culture, it is unsurpassed either for
brillianey and diversity of color or profusion and duration of
bloom. The TEN-WEEK STOCKS (WMathiola annua) are gen-
erally cultivated, and bloom 10 to 12 weeks after being sown
they grow from 6 to 15 inches high, and when grown in- rich
soil, and occasionally watered with weak guano water, throw
out an immense quantity of lateral spikes of bloom, so that each

plant forms a perfect bouquet of delightful fragrance. We-

offer the following varieties, imported from one of the best
growers in Prussia; half-hardy ; 1 ft. For assortments of
Stocks, see page 98.
DWARF GERMAN TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors...c.ccccccssssssssesseeees
DWARF BOUQUET TEN-WEEK. Mixed Colors..............cccscacsecses
PERPETUAL DWARF TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors..............0c0seee0e
WALLFLOWER-LEAVED DWARF TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors......
NEW TREE OR GIANT TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors.................:00
LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors............
LARGE-FLOWERED DWARF TEN-WEEK ROYAL GEM. One of
the finest Stocks; of a rich dark crimson color, very double.....
LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF TEN-WEEK. The following are
desirable colors, each separate:
CANARY YELLOW. ‘BLOOD-RED.. <. oc. v5. Roe toet o> ores meeps each
WHITE. LIGHT-BLUE. PURPLE. CRIMSON.............s000-c0s0 each
INTERMEDIATE, NEW GIANT. Autumn-flowering, continuing
in bloom a long time; flowers large and double; of a deep scar-

TOG. COLOR as recan ss ptetetle ss «os cauetemacepees + «ewan enone one es on eeee aennwenes
INTERMEDIATE. Autumnal-flowering, very beautiful; choice
mixed, double, scarlet and white. ............ 002.02 ssesecoss secortapecnsens

BROMPTON OR WINTER. Half-hardy biennial, bushy re
producing a beautiful display of flowers ; mixed colors ; 2 ft...

PERPETUAL EMPEROR. Half-hardy perennial ; large-flowering ; ;

:-s Sehoice colors; mixed’s. 13 £6 <2... cghec--sceceoeken-aweesns seen ees

SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). A well-known free-

flowering hardy perennial, producing a splendid effect in beds, _

mixed flower and shrubbery borders ; 2 ft
DOUBLE-FLOWERING. Fine mixed Golbtns 230 See ae ot sev
AURICULA-FLOWERED PERFECTION. Choice mixed colors........
New Dark. Very rich velvety dark colors..........c0 scccssseeseceseaes
MEMED-.< Go0d VArTOhies. >. ..0.0-<2seccecsespacasds~sbaapaien scqetcnee Greene oop
TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA. An acquisition to our list of an-
nuals; of dwarf, compact, bushy growth, densely covered with
bright yellow single flowers ; valuable for borders as well as
beds ; planted by itself, or ‘alternated with’ different colored

flowers ; TALE oo ance << yates eee «ons spe See ee eee Pans mcnvecs ae
TOURNEFORTIA HELIOTROPOIDES (Summer Plcirancy.
Bluish-lilac flowers, trailing; half-hardy...................cees ceceeeees

For Seeds of Green-house Plants, see page 86.

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Per packet.

VALERIANA. Verysshowy-border plants ; will grow in any gar-
den soil; hardy perennial] ; 14 ft. RED. WHITE...............each
VERBENA HYBRIDA. Indispensable popular bedding, plants;

beautiful self-eolored, striped, and variegated flowers; nan

hardy annuals, can also be treated as perennials.
DREER’S STRIPED. Beautiful varieties of brilliant colors........-«
ExTRA CHOICE MIXED. Selected from our newest ona finest
named varieties and richest colors $5.00 per 02. Met..........06++. nes
FIrNeé MIXED VARIETIES. All colors. .....s00.....0 a> siebeahveie

VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle). | Ornamental free-blooming bed-.

siege lants. Green-house, evergreen shrubs, .with shining
gréen foliage, treated as tender annuals; 2 ft.
ROSEA. Rose, ‘dark eye. ALBA. White, crimson eye........each
ALBA PuRA. Pure white. MIXED COLORS..i0.000.cl cco each

VIOLET ( Viola odorata). Well-known plants for edgings, groups,

or borders ; hardy perennials ; sweet-scented blue flowers; 6 in..
WALL-F LOWER (Cheiranthus Cheiri). Deliciously fragrant
- flowers, and prized for bouquets ; half-hardy phrases 24 ft.

FINEST GERMAN VARIETIES. Mixed colors....sccesisessecsseseehses- :

BLOOD-COLORED. Rich showy flowers............: chbbcshode ALA
WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA. Fine violet bine, bell-shaped

flowers, growing freely, and effective tor bedding’; 1 ft.:........ bbe

ALBA. A white variety of the above.. whe dagsed.
ZINNIA ELEGANS, FLORE-PLENO. “Double Zinnias are quite
an acquisition to our list of half-hardy annuals, the splendid
Gouble flowers rivalling in beauty and form moderate-sized

5

Dahlias. Fall-flowering plants, produeing a profusion of rich - »

_and varied-colored flowers ; 14 ft.
WHITE. Well-shaped pure White flowers........ Fast hs Cyek webeke hewn
EXTRA CHOICE MIXED. * Saved from selected flowers. ..../i......3..
TAGETIFLORA. A double variety, with quilled petals... Luh

HAAGEANA. A double variety of Mexicana ; flowers deep orange,

margined with yellow ; densely covered with flowers until ane.

‘

ZINNEA@ELEGANS FLORE-PLENO.

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- SEEDS OF CLIMBING PLANTS.

Climbers. are indispensable, useful, and very ornamental . oienie for

covering old buildings, walls; arbors, trellises, and stumps with graceful
foliage, and beautiful rich colored, varied-shaped flowers in great pro-
fusion: thé strong growing varieties for larger. objects, and the more
delicate for pots, vases, baskets, and balcony decorations. Care should
be taken in selecting those varieties suitable for the rpose they are
intended; also the necessary support ‘must be caxtishe
neglected and the plants are left to grow wild, they cannot always be
made to assume good habits ‘after once thus neglected,

Per packet.

ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. Half-hardy tuberous-rooted perennial,
fruiting the first year from seed; with beautiful cut glossy,
dark green foliage, and small oval scarlet SEU 0, nes annsph- asa a vs | E

ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA (Mountain Fringe). A hardy biennial,
flowering the first season, of graceful habit and delicate foliage,

clusters of rosy-lilae HOWE: AP lee rcatraci 10
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman’s Pipe). Hae perennial ;
ornamental, curious-shaped fOoWers......cc00 coos peas enseepeee seeesueeee 10

BALLOON VINE (Curdiospermum Hulicacabum). Half-hardy,
rapid growing plant ; flowers white, producing inflated capsules. 5
BRYONOPSIS LACINIOSA ERYTHROCARPA. - Half-hardy, --
ivy-like pale green, foliage plant, with beautiful scarlet fruit, ~~

paacbled tehite can0}-> 125 seh eae me oie “Gic 10-
CLEMATIS. FLAMMULA. (Virgin’s Bower), Hardy perennial,
fine for arbors and verandahs, white, yery fragrant...........--.... 10

COBGA SCANDENS. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the first.
season, With large bell-shaped purple flowers, In sowing, place.
the seeds enigay ine and cover with lig ht soil. Comes up best in
Sida ws ONE Ws oan enter sos ees psepser tebe eee + 10:

_COCCINIA IN DICK. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the first sea-~
son if ‘started early, with beautiful smooth, glossy, ivy-like
leaves, contrasting with the fine, snow- wpite, bell-shaped oe
brilliant carmine fruit... 10

CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Dorning Glory). “One of the toa.
somest flowering and most rapid growing plants in cultivation ;
the beauty and delieacy of their colors are pee 15 ft.

LARGE BLUE. LARGE WHITE.........-+s. deastna acu aes aien ES ae
BURRIDGI.. Rosy crimson, with white eentre...... os ae ee 5
MIXED VARIETIES. All colors:.isesss. Pa A PR Rent SE
AUREUS SUPERBUS. Golden yellow flowers: GB ees 10

CYCLANTHERA EXPLODENS. A free-growing handsome foli-
age plant, oval-shaped fruit, exploding when ripe; 10 ft.......... ~10

CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea quamoclit). A half-hardy, very beau- .
tiful, delicate, fern-like foliage plant, and masses of bright”
‘crimson and white flowers. Plant about the 10th of errs 215 ft.

CRIMSON. Very brilliant. WHITE. Pure white...%.. ---€ach 5

Maxed. — White and Crinason : 5 ctscge poets nc keane SEES oe epeeg totes 5
ECCREMOCARPUS SCABER (Colamipelis}. ender “rapid grow.
ing plant, with cluster of orange tube-shaped flowers...............

GOURD, ORNAMENTAL (Cucurbita). A tender -rapidegrowing
interesting plant, with striking foliage and singular fru

CALABASH.~ The old Dipper Gunite. ee oes

HERCULES’ CLUB. Club-shaped ; 4 to 5 ft. JOng.....eccseseeee cesses 5
EGG-SHAPED. MocK ORANGE. POWDER Horw...............each 5
APPLE SHAPED, PEAR SHAPED, CUCUMBER SHAPED.. Se ot each 5

ARGYROSPERMA. From Texas; also known as the Bonnet Gourd. 10
TRICOSANTHES COLUBRINA (True Serpent Ggurd). Striped like
@ serpent, changing to CaPMiM@....:4.c.cscseecescereerstsceeseeceneneesaces 10

ed in time; if -

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5. MAURANDIA.
6. Loasa LATERITIA:

2. Cyoress VINE.
_3. SERPENT GOURD. .

1, Copasa SCANDENS. | 4. Trpom@a TIvBERt.

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Per packet,

HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos Lablab). Tender, rapid-growing,
free-flowering plant, for covering arbors, trellises, ete.
PURPUREA. Purple flowers, and seed-pods of a purple maroon..
ALsa.. Pure white... MDCED...........,.Mosee-s-ee each
IPOMGA (Morning Glory). Tender, of rapid growth and beaa-
tiful flowers; for covering old’ walls, trellises, arbors, or
stumps of trees, they are invaluable; 15 ft.
CoccINEA. Small scarlet flowers, sold as the Star “ Ipomea”’,
CoccINEA LUTEA. Small yellow pik | 2 1, a coe, BEI
LimBaTa. Violet, margined with white, large and fine..............
STRIATA Nova. Beautifully striped, three-colored. .....cseseses-..-.
GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. Large blue flowers, with a broad

MIELEC PRORIO 568 «<p wine ohn ave sco cavaeeh eich ic akeasc oeee co eee

CHOICE MIXED VARIETIES. All colors...-s.......0....2.s000 ceeeesteeees
HUBERI. The new Japanese hybrids, between Grandiflora and
Hederacea. Some with silvery- white, marbled foliage; large
trumpet-shaped flowers beautifully margined, of various colors.

Drie I COIOTS.... 0.55 5.cccakGa cn Roe ORK oc nee ee ee
FoLus VARIEGATIS. Foliage beautifully mottled and mar-
bled.with white > mixed colors... :.¢2.<<..22cc sadece- ocoests cous

Bona Nox (Evening Glory). Violet, very large fragrant flowers, ©

Which exgesnd tn. tlesevante.....:....2.-0p-0sue cs nnennnadsouphe= neo paatee
LATHYRUS (Z£verlusting Pea). Showy, free-flowering, hardy
perennial plant, growing in any common soil; ornamental for
covering old stumps, fences, or walls; 5 ft.
LATIFOLIUS. Purple flOWEFS.... ..-.ecses ces ing o« suena Oepieee see oe
LATIFOLIUS ALBUS. Witite flowers... 2.0.20: ceecooeesscecentencsuar-aen
LOASA LATERITIA. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the first
season ; a rapid-growing, free-flowering plant, with curious and

beautiful branpr-red flowelp.....:...-.ccsgascck dab-sseeustngstcz ene
LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. Half-hardy ornamental etka
with showy, fox-glove-like, rosy purple flowers; 10 ft... =
HENDERSON. Similar to the above, rosy carmine flowers..........

MAURANDIA. Half-hardy perennials, flowering the first season;
beautiful, rapid slender-growing plants, blooming profusely
until late in the autumn. Plants should be started in the hot-
bed or green-house; 10 ft.

ALBIFLORA. Pure white. BARCLAYANA. Purple......:.4¢: each
RosEA... Dark rose. MIxEpD. All eglofs............ ....-c-emeceses each

SWEET PEAS (Lathyrus odoratus).. Very beautiful, fragrant and
free-flowering plants, fine for sereening unsightly objects ;
blooming all summer if the flowers are cut freely, or the
picked off as they appear; 6 ft.

CROWN PRINCESS OF PRussta. Bright blush, very fine...........
BROWN’S INVINCIBLE SCARLET. A beautiful bright scarlet...

LiGHT BLUE. PURPLE. STRIPED. TRICOLOR. WHITE....each
MIXED. All cOlgrs.:..... -0--- appt sn <sceos.ccs- ch peers asta haeeeeecs

THUNBERGIA. Half-hardy, desirable, slender, rapid-growing
plants with pretty flowers, and constant bloomers; fine for vases,

rustic work, green-house or out-door culture; 4 ft.

ALBA. White, dark eye. ALATA. Buff, dark C¥ Gs. Se- ae bos each
AURANTIACA. Orange, dark eye. BAKERI. Pure white...each
ALATA UNICOLOR. Pure yellow. MrxEp, All colors....... each

TROPXOLUM. Half-hardy, elegant, profuse flowering plants,
for verandahs, trellises, ete, either in or out doors;
CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Peregrinum). With yellow canary-

like flowers; very ornamental.............<.....discnesa-cuephanppnanwas eco
LARGE DARK CRIMSON os Nasturtium i Haj) nies flowers...
Masus. Mixed varieties............ Rakes: See Se mes

For Seeds of Green-house Climbers, see page 88.

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SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS.

17

They have become very popular for ornamental gardening and sub-
tropical effect; for planting in groups and massing, also for ribbons
ae edgings. The followi ing varieties can be readily grown from seed.

For directions for sowing and management, see pages 50 and 51.

Per packet.

ACANTHUS. A stately and beautiful ornamental plant. From
the leaf of Acanthus mollis the capital of the Corinthian column
is derived. Growing freely-in any rich, loamy soil. Hardy per-
Rag oS EE sen nett eae Sa

AMARANTHUS. Showy,-ornamental .plants; very effective in

groups, for the centre of beds or flower borders ; the colors are
most brilliant in poor soil and a dry season; half- hardy.

BIcoLor RuBeEr. Foliage scarlet and maroon, sometimes tipped
Mit AE TE aa ooo neo Me woes Cap Re geadecs ike Senbatpasacsesdeccass

10

“ Gorpowt. Bronzy crimson foliage: shading off to brilliant scarlet ©

tufts of leaves on top of the stalk, the lower leaves having a
scarlet band through the*centr@:ce..isis:.scccores soecscssenee vesenesse ene
MELANCHOLICUS RUBER. .Compact habit, with striking blood-
OSLO TASS ¢ So REE ete sar oe Ath. Se
SALICIFOLIUS (Fountain Plant). A pyramidal plant, branching
close to the ground. The leaves are willow-shaped, elongated,
and wavy, at first of a bronzy green shade. As the plants be-
come stronger, the leaves at the ends of the branches assume a
bright oratige-carmine ‘and bronze color, forming ee
plumes, and giving the plant a picturesque appearance; 4 ft...
TRICOLOR (Joseph's Coat). Leaves red, yellow, and green; a
very handsome and showy plant; 3 ft.............:ccceccesecceececcseees
BASELLA RUBRA VARIEGATA. A beautiful plant for sunny
positions, fleshy white and green foliage, with bright red
ec NL SOTIGer DETOMBIALY 3 {t.......[25- sagnedennes ccigues soteesvecderdecsae
BOCCONIA JAPONICA. Foliage white on the under side, and
fine spikes of cream-colored flowers, very effective in the autumn ;

SMM UPORTAL > SOU AURRCAIOUT,. .. 00.0 00. n ance gaepihcaccaessend-p santionarde
FRUTESCENS. Large, glaucous foliage, of fine effect for out-door
Geverations; tender pererinial.................d...sssss eneoserseccosccadeces

-CANNA (Indian Shot). 'TheCannas are a stately species of plants,
_. highly ornamental, produeing a very rich and oriental effect,
by their large, broad, massive foliage, terminated by racemes
of crimson, orange, or scarlet variously lobed flowers. Soak
the seed in hot water before planting; take up the roots before
frost, and preserve in a warm cellar or room. Half- hardy
perennials. For plants and“illustration see page 143,

BiHORELLI. Scarlet, free-blooming, with ch brown leaves; a

MRR MUNN ERIE LG. oc oe esis erivacaderns svicese ca casell enceoabinesethimaas’
BONNETI FLORIBUNDA. Foliage purple and green; flowers
large, orange red ; very ChOice; 7 ft....uccssecovecee vesecconsaecaddesenes
CUBENSIS. Orange and red, GIGANTEA. Large, scarlet....each
LIMBATA. Intense scarlet, edged with yellow; 4 ET TRS

MUS4FOLIA HYBRIDA. "Red, large foliage, resembling a small
NN RM hin ca ci aantes Gd. <= o-pav'var crbdap suananths qi tassagededgees

MUTABILIS. PTIPOISA RUE AL 4. <<: 00005 «00a, Punie vsates Teck snas nepal

Ne Pius ULTRA. Large foliage, of a beautiful Sea a aad
flowers brilliant, eg “searlet_ 55 ft.. aided

TRICOLOR. oS ag three-colored, green, red and hale 4 ft...
ZEBRINA. Scarlet; beautiful zebra-striped eae ee AEs aby cabins
MIXED VARIETIES. All colors... a od beevsaepe

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Wiss

. 4, Bocconta JAPONICA.

5. CINERARIA MARITIMA.
6. CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA.

ARANTHUS MELANCHOLICUS RUBRA.

AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR.

3. AM

- 1]. AMARANTHUS. SALICIFOLIVS.
2.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. : 79.

: Per packet.
CENTAUREA. Half-hardy perennials, fine for pedis vases,

hanging-baskets, and pots, Also used for marginal lines.
GYMNOCARPA. Silvery. gray foliage, very graceful; 14 ft......... - 26
CANDIDISSIMA.. Splendid silvery-leaved ; 1 fbn, Sepp ee eta lade. 25
CLEMENTEL. Robust free-growing plant, ‘crowns of beautiful
‘silver leaves, deeply fringed and cut in lobes; 6 ims.......-..si0-» 25
eho te: SR a eae une hardy perennials fine for bed-
i ; poe or their beautifu silvery foliage.
Manitima: W WPM ets 5... ..... cass one. hoe een =T ORE odgned 10
oes ate caxpi Fotase An Spprovempas on the above... 20

beautifully cut like the Acanthus... Rest 20
ECHEVERIA Te METAL CA. Broad, saucer-shaped leaves, of a

peculiar lilac and metallic tinge, for the green-house or open

SRE DE NGOP OREN Tike ate. . 65.5 cs nce co soccmmces Mtn rotds cen ann 20...

EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA. Showy, white-and-green foliage; 2 ft. 5
FERDINANDA EMINENS. Showy and large foliage; 4 ft........ 20
HUMEA ELEGANS. Half-hardy biennial; a remarkably hand-
some decorative plant, producing drooping pyramids of ruby-
red, grass-like ilorets, either for pots or the garden ; 8 ft........... 10
MAIZE. STRIPED-LEAVED JAPANESE (Zea Japonica fol.
_ @ariegata). It is beautifully and evenly striped, and ribboned
with alternate stripes of green and white; half- “hardy ; b BGs ss does 5
GRACILLIMA (Miniature Maize). Foliage elegantly striped.......
PERILLA NANKINENSIS “ATROPURPUREIS LACINIATIS. ~
‘The foliage of this variety is exceedingly elegant, of a very dark
+ purple, cut or fringed, producing a charming effect.........+.-+.0.0 10
NANKINENSIS, A neat plant, with et purple foliage ; it ft... a
PYRETHRUM FOLIUM AUREUM ( he olden Feather). ae
\ SSA INS. ornamental golden foliage ee for ribbon gardening... 10
S. Plants of stately growth and pictreras foliage, com-
od with brilliant-colored fruit, producing an oriental effect;
pee pores eed p leasure grounds; half-hardy. |
SA cab ois Blood- -red stalks and seed-pods ; ng ; ines | eer 10
ees ts, Green-and-brown spotted red fruit, stalks red; 6 ft... 10
Re ALBIDUs. White fruit ; stem and leaves silvery ; ;8ft. 10
BORBONIENSIS ARBOREUS. Large ‘and showy foliage; 15 ft:..... 10
Ba PATR EDV RELETIES.. «00... oe dec. Rickie epee slangay os ase 10
SOLANUM. Beautiful fruit-bearing plants (not edible), among
the most interesting green-house shrubs; fine for groups on -
lawns or single specimens. Half-hardy perennials, fruiting: the
- first season from seed.
CizntatTuM. Brilliant scarlet fruit, which retains its bright color
and form long after ripe; fine for Christmas decorations ; 1} ft.. 10
CAPSICASTRUM. Red, cherry- lilpeeEP Bee Ed It. esckh. Resteka-e -vscnssi 10.
MARGINATUM. Grayish foliage, margined white, yellow fruit; 2ft. 10.
UsSTUM. Rich en: tinted. leaves and ane. Za me render A
foliage extremely ornamental..........2.s...s0004s0e- 10
" WaRSOEWICZI. Immensé lobed leaves of a dark ‘green ‘color, tich >
_ inflorescence and ornamental fruit; when planted in masses _
uces a. grand effect; 6 ft... 2 dimacann ay 10
EELERI. An improvement ‘on the old ‘Jerusalem Cherry.
Fruit oval and of handsome growth...,.. svete epsgnantereseseesesienneans
WIGANDIA CARACASANA. A granil plank Wile stnp
“Jeaves, richly veined, and stems Breces: -with crimson hairs; sep
half-h perennial ; Ce es te Bia ee Sh
A -néw variety ; leaves larger ‘and ‘firmer Soa tglavp> ones 25.
A vl ENTOSA. "A hardy perennial plant, requires
several years to grow to perfection from seed; with age. clus-
ters of white flowers on tall stems ; 3 ft..........sdBiweses cesses sonsceeee 10

For Seeds of Green-house Foliage ie page 86.

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4, Yucca FInawENxTosa.
5, EuPHORBIA VARIEGATA,
y 6. RscENUs.

T. CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPS.
2. CENTAUREA CLEMENTI. ~
3. PerituA NANKINENSIS,

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SEEDS OF EVERLASTING FLOWERS.

81

This class of plants have become very popular, and are generally
cultivated for their beautiful rich-colored flowers, which are desirable
for making up winter bouquets, wreaths, and Christmas decorations.
They should: be cut when in perfection, tied in small bunches, and
dried slowly in the shade with their heads downwards, to keep the

stems straight.

GOMPHRENA (Globe amaranthus). Handsome flowers of various
colors, familiarly known as the ‘‘ Bachelor’s Button ;” half:
hardy ; 2 ft.

ALBA. Pure white. PURPUREA. Rich crimson................each
AUREA. Orange. STRIATA. Red and white striped........... each
Pe MNES UO, 209800. 5255. can caseoseesicnnciie sce pp Seattle actu Maeeus aalea tee vos
HELICHRYSUM. Exceedingly effective choice double flowers,
fine for borders; succeed in any rich soil; 14 ft.
ALBUM. Pure white. LuUCIDUM. Yellow................0000....each
ATRO-SANGUINEUM. Dwarf, with deep crimson flowers ...........
MACRANTHUM. Large pink flowers......... Siaees arhn Van enodes casnce Seat
MoNsTROSUM ATRO-SANGUINEUM. Beautiful large double dark-

MEINE 5 ono) oes ncn: scnoccave sees ie ¥ous0honsy res MOMeaR TT ata IC Scie ooh a
MONSTROSUM. Large showy flowers ; mixed COlOIS..,......60.sseeee
MIXi@® VARIETIES, assorted COlOrs.....3202:0 0s <iveeccscsns Sevecessevestes

HELIPTERUM SANFORDI. A very pretty border plant of
dwarf tufted habit with neat foliage and large globular clusters

_ of bright golden yellow flowers ; tender; 9 in.........cc..eecsseeeeeees

POLYCOLYMNA STUARTI. Large white flowers; 14 ft............

RHODANTHE. A delicate and charming half-hardy plant, suc-
ceeds best in light rich soil and a warm situation; valuable for
pot or border culture; 1 ft.

ATRO-SANGUINEA. Dwarf, branching habit, disk of a dark crim-
son shade, ray scales of a bright purple................sscceccosserseeees
MACULATA. Bright rosy purple with yellow disk............cc..0cc0s
MACULATA ALBA. Silvery white with yellow disk.................008
WANGLEeI. Bright rose, silvery Cal y X....c2 sassusaccvse: ccwtetarngvendetes
MANGLESI FLORE-PLENO (Prince Bismarck). This new double
variety is undoubtedly a great acquisition, and well worthy of
PRRCMMEVS CULUIVALION .....02..0.Fectessos sadncesthiicsoctesoccasess euemeyatiatebes
STATICE. Half-hardy, free-flowering, showy plant, of easy culture.
BONDUELLI. Deep golden yellow flowers; 14 ft............ssccc0eecees
INCANA HYBRIDA ALBA, Small white flowers; fine for Gruss
MeMEGtAELD = ICTETNIAL.. ....00c00 oaes0 +-< inn. di eli ceass ae :
SINUATA. Purple and yellow flowers; 1 ft.........cc0ccessereceetsenvees
BVO ATA ht BRIA “MEXED...i... 0. dpeipubot ahi ote) oe cos cose cnkle-ohes, Baus
SPICATA. Fine for beds, edgings, or pot-culture ; early flowering,
producing numerous ear-like spikes of rosy pink flowers.........

- WAITZIA. Handsome half-hardy plants, bearing their flowers in

clusters; of easy culture, thriving in any good soil; 13 ft.
AUREA. Bright yellow flowers............. TE OE
CoRYMBOSA. Flowers of a lively red. eolor with yellow disk ; 1 ft..
GRANDIFLORA (New). The finest and hardiest, flowers large
RS M065 <0 25065000 ode scone vem enasaywscesac>’ SPACER ontTN, «
RERANTHEMUM. Showy double free-flowering border plants,
__ doing well in any garden soil; 2 ft.
IMPERIAL. Flowers deep purplish violet............ccceseseeeseseeceesr
PURPLE... WHITE and MIXED.......0..00..c00 coger cneres ost seee:e oeACR

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2. AMMOBIUM ALATUM. 6. GOMPHRENA.
3. HELICHRYSUM. 7. HELIPTERUM SANFORDI,

1. XERANTHEMUM. | 5. RHODANTHE.
4, ACROCLINIUM, 8. Statice SinvaTa.

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SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

83

These form a beautiful and attractive addition to the Garden; their
graceful forms and refreshing green colors giving a pleasing relief to the
brillianey of the more showy occupants of the flower borders, When

carefully dried, they are useful-in making up winter bouquets, ete.

Cut when in full bloom, and before the flower gets too old, tie in small
bunches and hang up in a dry, dark place, with their heads downwards.
They are nearly all annuals, and those which are not should be marked

so they will not be destroyed for weeds.

Per packet.

AGROSTIS. All the varieties of this class are exceedingly beauti-
ful and graceful; of dwarf growth; 1} ft.

PUBPSELEA. .NEBULOSA. MIXED.. 2... -cae cinsscsee conscoesseesse: each
ANTHOXANTHUM GRACILE. Graceful and pretty ; 6 in.........
ARUNDO CONSPICUA. A variety similar to the Pampas, with

long graceful drooping leaves; and silvery plumes, on stems 10

ft. high; fine for specimens on lawns; hardy perennial...........
AVENA STERILIS (Animated Oats). With pretty, large, droop-
Soameaeeices on Slender stems: -2 ft....2...cccea-csgahtetens versccsonrssesoese
BRIZA COMPACTA. An erect, compact variety of Quaking
Grass; also known as Rattlesnake Grass; 1 ft.........c00 covcessenes

GRACILIS. Small, delicate and graceful racemes; 1 ft...... ...2ccoee

MAXIMA. Large Quaking Grass; beautiful rattles; 1 ft.............
BROMUS BRIZASFORMIS. A graceful variety, with drooping

panicles resembling the Briza Maxima; hardy perennial ; 14 ft..
CHLORIS TRUNCATA. Fine silvery plumes, with abundant
- foliage; elegant for bedding in groups; 2 ft........ssc0-sseee seveeeees
CHRYSURUS CYNOSUROIDES (Lamarkia Aurea). Dwarf, with
- yellowish feathery spikes, useful for bouquets; 4 ft..........-..00068
COIX LACHRYM4 (Job’s Tears). With broad, corn-like leaves ;
IEE SIU oo 000) so seen ins esac vases coceseuo.acn seer MMMM? 03s cscs
ELEUSINE BARCINONENSIS. Curious, with stems resembling
horns; elegant for pot culture; 1 ft...... . aa Bier 2 See ES 7 ie
ERAGROSTIS (Love Grass). Exceedingly pretty and ornamental ;
a favorite and graceful grass; 2 ft.
ELEGANS. MIXED.......... Batniae hc snec\e-a¢uoevalcvangeesat ys uagacshi etn tr each
ERIANTHUS RAVENN. A hardy perennial, noble grass, with
exquisite white plumes resembling the Pampas Grass. Fine for
lawns if planted in clumps. Flowers the first season from seed
if sown very early in the green-house or hot-bed; 7 ft.........ce008
EULALIA JAPONICA. A new and distinct, perfectly hardy
perennial, ornamental, easily cultivated grass from Japan. It
has long narrow leaves, striped white and green; elegantly re-
eurved flower-spikes of a light violet color, not unlike a curled
ostrich feather, bord on stems 6 ft. Wieh).....\-sebc octsornd oacodesesiee
FISTUCA RIGIDA. A curious dwarf variety; fine for bouquets...

GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM (Pampas Grass). Half-hardy peren-'

nial; will stand out over winter,.if protected with straw or
leaves; the most noble grass in cultivation ; with silvery plumes
ean eemmrnemmr TO 10)-ft. hig .,..cscsn).-0co> vois Gudea das tencied nor aden samo
“ARGENTEUM FOLIIS VARIEGATIS; with variegated foliage; and
A flowering in Jarge, silvery plumes; 8 ft....... ..c.. csecseece cesses esense
~ HORDEUM JUBATUM (Squirrel Tail Grass). Very handsome
S aeemoveey murple-pltmes ; 3 ft......... saccdkeebensas caus sovabemersns donee
ISOLEPSIS GRACILIS., Half-hardy perennial; dwarf, very
_graceful, suitable for baskets, vases, etc. ; 4 ft........s6cseeceses senor
LAGURUS OVATUS (Hare’s Tail Grass). Beautiful small white
Pee apiepe OF DICOM 1 Lb...5....cdosssscn ince medline steoee. vs0n

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4. Srrpa PEnyata.
3. Lagurus OvaTva

6 Briza GRACILI£.

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©. Agrostis PULCHELLA..

i. SBorpprum JusBatoum. -
g. Bromus BRIZEFORMIS.

Dreer’s Garden Caléndar.

LASIAGROSTIS ARGENTEA. A beautiful silver-white. grass,
RHC eT OMGMCtss NATUY"PerenNiaice-.s...cscceesseoct sont ccncd wocesusesces
MILIUM_EFFUSUM. (Peurl Grass). Grows best in shady places;
- panicles widely diffused, fine for bouquets ; hardy perennial
PENNISETUM LONGISTILUM. A very graceful plant; 14 ft...
PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA. A variety of Ribbon Grass ; hardy
PM RTE ANG OS ocied wea. sues wae a tues cbs edpedadicves ei ig er le gacaneun :
STIPA PENNATA (Feather Grass). Hardy perennial plant with
beautiful delicate white feathery grass; flowering the second
season from seed. The seed being slow to vegetate, it should be
marie. ima, HOt-Ded > 2° ft... ce Se eee Restart sey ae aA Le
ELEGANTISSIMA. A superb variety ; fine for pot or border-culture..
UNIOLA LATIFOLIA. A beautiful hardy perennial grass;

Momeriee wir taree panicles; 4°Et....,..coxes ecvbscdee bcceee tees: Se Se:

8. ERIANTHUS RAVENNA,
4. PAMPAS GRASS.

1. BrizA MAXIMA.
2. CHRYSURUS CYNOSUROIDES:

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SEEDS OF GREEN- HOUSE PLANTS.

The following varieties can be grown successfully from. seed, by
proper ,care and attention. For method of sowing, etc., refer to pages
50, 51, and 52. The varieties with an # are suitable for ae out

during the summer.

Per packet.

=A BUTILON ( Chinese Beil Flower). Plants of strong growth and
easy cultivation; free-flowering, with various-colored, drooping
bell-shaped flowers ; 2 to 6 ft.
FINE MIXED VARIETIEG.........c0sssses cososccsecnces serseecasnes teeses cncsee
ACACIA. A genus of great elegance and immense variety ; fine
ornamental foliage; beautiful racemes of yellow flowers. Soak
the seed in warm water before sowing.
EINE. MIX@D VARURTIES.. 022.2. 00.2.cese---nsvtroannsttenn aurea
*AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS (Blue African Lily). Bulbous-
rooted, with evergreen foliage and large heads of small es.
flowers, blooming ~ in succession, on stalks 3 ft. high.....i. 3a
AMARYLLIS HYBRIDA. Beautiful bulbous-rooted plants, pro-
ducing from two to four of the richest colored crimson, searlet,
and white- -striped, lily-like flowers, on a stalk; 1 ft. high.
EINE MUSED VARBEGEES: &.. 055, .....:29gigcon- ent -omeeoeteie name eeaeee ee
ARDISIA CRENULATA. An evergreen shrub, with beautiful
smal] red berries, remaining in perfection all Winter...c.ccses eee

ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA. Singular scarlet flowerS...scsecseseee-
*=AURICULA. From splendid choice varieties, mixed.................

AZALEA INDICA. Beautiful shrubby plants, saved from a col-
lection of large showy flowers; 2 to 4 ft.; finest mixed............

BEGONIA HYBRID AS. Beautiful varieties of Rex, ete., varie-_

Sated foliage Choice - nixed ......... .i05 cssw ssen-ncoa GSasecsensqeasene Eee
*BEGONIA (New hybrid, tuberous-rooted). These splendid varie-
ties, growing 12 to 18 in. high, of a branchy habit, are covered
the whole summer with bright and elegant flowers; blooming
_ the first season from seed. Tubers to be taken up and kept in
dry sand during the winter from frost.
BOLIVIENSIS. Large, orange-colored floWeYS.. ......2...seeees eeeeeeees
SEDENI. Clusters of ‘bright carmine flowers; 3 in. in diameter...
SEDENI VICTORIA. Bréght carmine scarlet flowers, of compact
growth and great profusion of DIOOM............. 1.000 ceceeeeee coneseeee
VEITCHL. Flowers of the richest scarlet............cceasecsosssseee cesses
BONAPARTEA JUNCEA. A choice ornamental plant, with long
rush-like leaves and “blue. flowers... .........:sdente-:0+.s00ssdhedee-sogee
CALCEOLARIA. Superb plants, of a highly ornamental char-
acter, and universal favorites for the decoration of the green-
house or conservatory. For sowing of seed and cultivation,
see pages 01 and 52.
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Superb, large, rich, self-colored
flowers; saved from a choice collection; mixed colors...
HYBRIDA. Large spotted or tigered flowers; ; mixed colors...
HyBRIDA NANA. Superb, dwarf; spotted flowers; mixed...
*=RUGOSA ( Shrubby). Bedding varieties ; finest mixed colors......

*=CHAMZPEUCE DIACANTHA (Ivory ’ Thistle). A rare orna-

mental foliage, biennial Carduinea, with long leaves thickly set
with spines, symmetrically arranged. The mid-rib of the leaves
and spines are of ivory-white and the glossy are of the leaves
is shaded by a snowy down; 2 ft.............

CaSABON& (Fish-bone Thistle) )- Glossy green ‘leaves, with white
nerves and brown spines; half-hardy perennial; 1 ft.

10

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4. CYCLAMEN.
5. Begonia (Tuberous-rooted Hybrids).

1. AURICULA.
2. CHAMMPEUCE DIACANTHA.
3. DouBLE CINERARIA.

88 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet.
CINERARIA (Cape Asters). A favorite green-house plant; Bloons.
ing during the winter and spring months. Our collection is
very choice. For culture, see page 52.
Hypripa. Splendid mixed varieties, all colors.......s..s00...00008 ee
HYBRIDA NANA. Splendid dwarf compact varieties, mixed...... 25
FLORE-PLENO (Wew Double Cineraria). The beginning of a
race of plants which for cut flowers will be unsurpassed. All
the colors of the single exist in this new double variety........... ‘1 00
=CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI (Glory Pea). A beautiful climber,
with elegant foliage, and brilliant, rich scarlet, long, pea-shaped
flowers, 3 in. in length; each flower picturesquely marked with
a large, black blotch in front. When planted out doors, it re-
_ quires a dry, warm, sandy soil, and should be watered sparingly. - 20

DAMPIERI F'LORE ALBO. A white variety of the above........... - 50
*COLEUS. One of the most beautitul of our variegated foliage
plants. Saved from our fine collection ; mixed varieties....... = 20

CYCLAMEN. Charming bulbous-rooted plants, with beautiful
foliage; universal favorites for the green-house or parlor and
for winter and spring blooming; 6 in. :

PERSICUM. Flowers white and pink....... we Spent cape ie ae e 25
PERSICUM ATRO-RUBRUM. Dark crimson; large flowering....... 25
PERSICUM ALBUM. Pure white flowers..............-ss+0:-0-ssececeneees 25

*ERYTHRINA (Coral Plant). Ornamental and effective plants
for out-door summer decoration, with beautiful foliage and
superb spikes of flowers. The seeds should be soaked in warm
water for several days before planting; 5 ft.

CRISTA-GALEI.. “Searlet flowers. ..........-02-2-donseaeressasecivecOlegs-nencd 0
HENDERSONI. Rosy vermilion; very splendid.............ssssessseee . 25
LAURIFOLIA. Scarlet; showy flowers............ - aioe ge

FERNS. These ornamental and graceful plants are too well known
to require any description. Are very desirable for Wardian
eases or ferneries. They delight in peaty, sandy soil.

ADIANTUM PUBESCENS. Maiden-hair Fern............:ccsecceserssesume 29
ADIANTUM SESSILIFOLIUM. Maiden-hair Fern, with tripinate
and arching fronds, the pinne delicate and light green............ 23
GYMNOGRAMMA SULPHUREA. Golden Fern, with dwarf slender
fronds, bipinnate; the pinne set rather distant..................0.-008
GYMNOGRAMMA TARTAREA. Silver Fern, with handsome long j
fronds, bipinnate; the pinnz with obtusely rounded lobes........ 25
PTERIS ARGYR#A. Variegated Fern, with long fronds, the
pinne pinnatifid, the lower pair bipartite ; color silvery white
With Hero reei Wi aregeg see «2 scke ws ageip- Seen seen Saar Ole > wad xe ope waco 25
PTERIS CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA. Variegated Fern, with long
fronds, pinnate, the pinne having a white band through centre. 25
PTERIS PALMATA. Dwarf and compact, fronds 1 ft. high, 4 in.

wide, deeply palmate, and bright green.................+. -t eee 20
PTERIS SERRULATA. Fronds pinnate, pendulous; the pinne of
a light: ereeut color? 2 =< -<-sampee ecco eens saeco ~~ agen ae ur ees Gane 25
LOMARIA GIBBA. A dwarf green-house Tree Fern, of the most
elegant and graceful growth; adapted for every purpose.......... 25
LOMARIA CILIATA. A variety of Tree Fern with elegant foliage. 25
CHOICE MIXED WV ARPRTERS «ccs <= oocees eee =o Bo menterecnane oeree 20
FUCHSIA (Zady’s Ear-drop). Saved from the finest single and :
double named varieties; Wixed.c..i...c..scsce.scceecececcccens cesses snesee 50.
‘GERANIUM ZONALE. A superb strain of the largest and finest
varieties; saved from a choice collection; mixed................. aon
ZONALE VARIEGATED. Gold, bronze, and tricolored varieties;
saved from a celebrated collection ; ‘Mixed...........c.esccseeeseeeenee 50

PELARGONIUM. Mixed, from the finest fancy and spotted varie- .
ties ; of Farge flowering sorts stteaererte seteerrecerse¢ = etree ee ree terresseetsetses 50

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1. CALCEOLARIA, HyBRID SPOTTED. 4. Lomarra (Tree Fern).
2. HELIOTROPE. 5. CLIANTHUS.
3. LAGERSTREMIA. |

90 Lereer's” Garden. Calendar.

Per packet.

GERANIUM, APPLE-SCENTED (Pelargonium odoratissimum).
-This delightfully fragrant and favorite variety can only be
- grown from seed, to form a nice plant. Soak the seed 12-hours,

and sow in light soil, keeping them moist until they germinate.
Five packets fomone adbllar....a6.. ig. cee eile, ee Sarseecsle vane)
GESNERIA. Beautiful hot-house, ‘bulbous. rooted plants, produc-—

ing brilliant colored spikes of flowers; choice mixed; be i srs
GLOXINIA. .A choice bulbous-rooted plant, producing in great
profusion its bell-shaped flowers, of the richest and most beauti-

ful colors, during the summer months; the bulbs must be kept

warm and dry during the winter.

CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA ERECTA. Rich:eoloreds erect flow- —
CFS aN Fed GOlLOTS io Reese woo cccne ve Neb te ok ee ee ee Be
CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA HORIZONTALIS. Rich-colored, hori-

zontal flowers; mixed colors... Le
CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA PENDULA. " Rich-colored, drooping
fowers;-aixed-colors................>desaaiecneitns os -wenaas poabens HeewNS
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Choice drooping, erect and pendulous,
= large flowering varieties ; Mixeds...i......10..-.sedec-seecccrerces cnaeacs
*GUNNERA SCABRA. Showy, ornamental foliage plant ; eaves
- of immense size; flowers greenish yellow; 2 ft.........cccceveeceseare

*HELIOTROPIUM. Flowering during the whole season, and its
delightful perfume makes it a most desirable bouquet flower. ;

Prevyeamim.” Bicht purple...................ageeuememeee: sasssbneccougames hy
TRIOMPHE DE LIEGE. Large; pale lavende?. ......sccecscccsesenees.
Rot DES NoIREs. Very dark purple We etinihes ads o4ocob sn rax Be
VOLTAIRIANUM. _ Dark purple................. Pe nomenaocers hot Ldvess
CHOICE - MYSeD GEARIETIES...02 002. ccascttecoessessvecctaty See: nes scceeyea

KENNEDYA. Handsome and highly ornamental climber. Soak
the seed in warm water before sowing. Fine varieties, mixed...
*LAGERSTRGMIA (Crape Myrtle). Beautiful free-flowering
_ shrubs, Hardy south of Philadelphia.
Inpica. The old and popular pink Variety ....0.seseecseeees sSoogn aan
INDICA KERMESINA. Attractive crimson flowers..
*LANTANA. One of the most desirable beddin plants, constantly
in bloom, and changing in hue. Seed save ron our fine col-

lection of named varieties............. é icone sir cae
LAURUS NOBILIS (Sweet Bay Tree)... viciqn'vc a +s RD ee oie SLE ies we asa coe me
MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS. An evergreen dlisther, with

large white fragraht flowel6e.............:usesery eps aaese eblenase-U¥+cs-a0ee

MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES (‘Smilax). A beautiful and -
graceful climber, none surpassing it for its glossy deep green, —

wavy and most delicate foliage; fine for vases and baskets ; alse
desirable to use with cut flowers... St Save
*MUSA ENSETE. The noblest of all ‘plants. is “this ‘great Abys-

sinian Banana. The fruit of this variety is not edible, but the ©

leaves are magnificent, long, broad;and massive, of a beautiful
green, with a broad erimson mid- ‘rib ; the plant grows luxu-
riantly from 8 to 12 ft. high. It is used with success in the

parks of Europe, and our experience last summer on our own ~ 3
grounds, proves that it stands the rain and storms without.

laceration. In our hot summers it luxuriates and attains gigan-
tic proportions, producing really .a tropical appearance, and
should find a place in every collection, where there is a con-

Bes

oN servatory or green-house, for planting therein during the winter, _

from the fact of its presenting an ornamental appearance among
the other plants; and being easily removed, presents the same

_ grand effect on the lawn,.terrace, or flower- garden, when bedded _
out in the summer. Those not ‘having the above convenience, ms,

by cutting the leaves off, can store it ina ‘ae cellar during the

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4. PRIMULA JAPONICA.

1; Tropmotum LopsiaNuM, 3. PRiMuULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA,

2. Guoxinia Hysripa.

92 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet
winter, with a covering of soil, or planted in a tub, water spar-
ingly. Our correspondent assures us that the seed this season
is of exceptionally good quality, germinating freely if started
in a hot-bed or on bottom heat in the green-house. The seed
now offered are at a moderate price, which heretofore has been
so high as to prevent its dissemination to any great extent. .
Packets containing four. scedastie.... .. cc f.0ns<cacseecb coecstucesnes sbaus 3-00

NERIUM OLEANDER. A aplendill flowering shrub; mixed colors: 20
PHORMIUM TENAX (New Zealand Flax). An ornamental plant,
with long sword-like evergreen foliage; fine for vases, ete.......-_ 25
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA F ringed Chinese Primrose).
A charming and profuse flowering plant, indispensable for win-
ter or spring decoration in the conservatory or green-house. 3
The seed we offer is saved from one of the’finest collections, and —
always gives satisfaction. Fer culture, see page 52.
FUNCTAYA KLEGANTISSIMA. A new variety, flowers dark pein

erimson ; edges spotted. with white...........¢.....:00ccceeseencns 50°
KERMESINA SPLENDENS. Very large flowers, brilliant, velvet-

like crimson, with yellow eye. “i penn D0
ERECTA SUPERBA. Large br illiant rosy “yermilion......sessse-sesse- ~50
RosEA. Rose-colored. ALBA. Pure white....... Dy nots each 25
ALBA RUBRA STRIATA. White, red-striped........... ccc ceeeeeeeeeees 25
CHOICE VARIETIES. Mixed colors.cscsc. ssssscsescsssssseseessosevecseees 25

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA FLORE-PLENO. The fol-
lowing double Chinese Primroses are very fine and strongly
recommended, as they reproduce themselves, true, from seed.

KERMESINA. Double, CTIMISON os 0 506 0 5h koe «2p getde eet eee epee 50
ALBA. Double, white... : Seonttane. 50

PRIMULA JAPONICA (New ‘Japanese Primrose). “Styled i in Ene.
land the “Queen of the Primroses,” and is perfectly hardy
there. The leaves resemble those of: the English Primrose, but
are about three timés the size; the flowers are produced ona »
tall scape in whorls; the seed takes a long time to germinate, _
and requires great care and constant attention.

KERMESINA. Rich, rosy purple, with a dark eye...........« See 2 25
ALBA. Pure white, with an OFrAaNge-COlPred CYL, .....p-ncaeeeorcWohkerees 25

PASSIFLORA A (Passion Flower). “Magnificent ornamental clit.
ers, flowers attractive and varied, produced: in great pwede. 5
and of long duration; choice varieties, WITWER. gig .5- scene he np acoseg 20

=SALVIA (Sage). Favorite ornamental. bedding planis, isaded’
with spikes of scarlet, white, and blue flowers, being produced
in great profusion from J uly to October; fine bedding vianis. rie

SHEN 7 ivid-gtarlet ; 3. fh. ..5. 26s i c.¢sqansaseds teesbewnleg en ag 20
SPLENDENS FLORE ALBO. A ‘new white-flowered vigorous
grower, like the old Scarlet Sage; 3 ft............sseceecesep sevens Kes. 25
-PATENS. Superb deep blue; 3 ft... ong) Sasede-+<fiuapntape eR”
‘COCCINEA. Scarlet, free- bloomer; half. hardy annual : 2 ft. ieee 10
ARGENTEA. Beautiful silvery foliage, and. spikes. of white ~
SUI AE AF. ssa owas en ono 2 heh aga» apes aphdent prppabptoates 10-

TACSONIA VAN VOLXEMI. A beautiful green-house climber, ¢
having flowers about 5 in. in diam., of the richest scarlet, flow-
ering abundantly almost the whole ‘year. Half-hardy perennial. 25:

TROPEXOLUM LOBBIANUM. These varieties of heautifal climb- -
ers bloom freely during the winter months in the green-house _
or conservatory.

COULEUR DE BISMARCK. Flowers of a singular Bismarck brown,

very striking and Cistimct.............sccseecrseees eeeeeceee serene ee cee :
CAROLINE SCHMIDT. Deep Gone el a. prerogecer genera saps yea 20
GEANT DES BATAILLES.. Brilliant carmine.. striae bins piuaid ae 20

BINEST.. MESED “VARIETIES: «002 secvetcescscbasies etnnchoathenn asses seecureneces 10

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 93

SUPPLEMENTARY LIST

OF VARIETIES OMITTED IN THE LISTS UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE
HEADS, AS WELL AS

NOVELTIES OF 1876-’77.

The descriptions of the Novelties are as given by their respective growers.

Per packet.

ACONITUM NAPELLUS (Monk’s Hood). A hardy perennial, grows
in any good soil, in sun or shade; flowers bluc; height 4 ft........ 10
ALONSOA LINIFOLIA. Flax-leaved variety, grows 14 ft. high,
bushy and compact, with pretty dark-green foliage, and covered
with light-scarlet flowers. Planted in masses, it produces a
eeautiful effect | half hard yn. .i ih. ssi scscivds cde. cis see cdiuewneses sabe dies - 20
MYRTIFOLIA. Myrtle-leaved variety, grows 2} feet high, vigor-
ous and floriferous. Flowers are larger and of intenser scarlet
than Linifolia. Of great service for large beds; half-hardy...... 20
ALSTREMERIA CHILENSIS (Pulchella). Beautiful free-flower-
ing, tuberous-rooted plants, 14 ft. high, do best in a southern
exposed sheltered position, or for the green-house. Half-hardy
perennial. Choicest mixed varieties from Chili...............0..000 20
AMARANTHUS HENDERI. Of graceful pyramidal growth and
long drooping leaves, 3 to 5 ft. high, producing a sub-tropical
effect; the leaves are brown, madder, and bronze; half-hardy... 20

ANEMONE FULGENS
(Scarlet Windflower). This
splendid novelty is little
known; few plants can
compete with it, in beauty
and brilliancy ef color,
early in the spring when it
blooms. Flowers large,
dazzling vermilion, valua-
ble for bouquets, a hardy
bulbous-rooted plant... 20

AQUILEGIA CCERU-
LEA (Rocky Mountain Co-
lumbine). Among hardy
perennials this may be
ranked as one of the finest.
Flowers meisure 3 inches
in diameter; the outer five
petals, as well as the long
spurs, are of a beautiful
violet blue; the inner petals
are pure white........... 20

AQUILEGIA OLYM-
PICA. A vigorous grow-
ing and beantiful plant,
flowers of a rich blue with
white-edged lip......... 20

AQUILEGIA CHRY- JA .
SANTHA( Golden Spurred

_ Columbine). Hardy peren- Rocky Mountain CoLumBINnE,

nial, a strong grower, forming bushy plants 4 ft. high, preduc-
ing all summer an abundance of bright golden-yellow flowers... 20

$4 — _ Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet.

ASPERULA AZUREA SETOSA. A hardy dwarf annual, 1 ft.,
profuse bloomer, with clusters of small light blue sweet- scented
flowers, fine for bouquets...

AZALEA PONTICA. <A beautiful- hardy perennial ‘shrub, from
the Levant, height 4 ft. Choice mixed varieties.....................

ASTER, CELLULAR VICTORIA CRIMSON. A glowing rich”

color, of this beautiful new class, of recent introduction...........
GoLiaTH... This splendid large- flowering variety is much ad-
mired, blooms profusely, of robust habit; mixed colors..........+«

Moxt BLANC (Goliath). The largest flowering; produces pure :

white flowers 5 inches in diameter ; extra double...
SHAKESPEARE. A globe-flowered Dwarf-Aster, beautifully im-
bricated; globular flowers, nvixed colors......... 00.0) cece tec eeeesenes
Ww ASHINGTON. This class “originated from the Vietoria. The
flowers are larger and of a globular form. WHITE, pure white,
PEACH- BLossom, with a delicate tint, each...
BALSAM, EXTRA DOU BLE WHITE. This is ‘the Moet ‘strain
of double white Camelia Balsams ever before introduced, 20 seeds
BEGONIA FROEBELI. This new tuberous-rooted variety’ was

awarded a Gold Medal at the Cologne Exhibition. Flowers of

bright scarlet, formed in large clusters above the foliage..........

BROWALLIA ROEZLI. This 3 new and distinct variety, frem the

Rocky Mountains, forms dense, compact bushes, about'18 inches

high, covered with a succession of bloom the entire summer, of -

white and blue, while the flowers are —_ double the size of
the old sorts, and splendid for bedding...2.... 0.1... ee eee

CALCEOLABIA, WLGBIA MY’ SUPERB. STRAIN. The features

of this strain ate dwarf, robust, and strong constitution, pro-
ducing immense trusses of large ‘and varied éolored flowers...
CAMPANU LA’ SPECULUM PROCUMBENS ( Venus’ looking-
glass). A new hardy annual variety has been obtained, which
= comprise all the colors, blue, white, and lilac, of the’ parent
family. The plants are four “inches high, and 20 inches in di-
ameter, forming charming compact” 1es; completely studded
with flowers, and continuing’ in bloo La long time; fine for
massing or edgings. Mixed « colors....-2-+5 F... HHIST pRU ea
CANDY TUFT, NEW CARMINE. This : splendid novelty is of
dwarf compact habit, and presents a mass of earmine bloom..

Hyper Dwarr MIxED.— These elegant new dwarf hybrid
varieties are very floriferous, and remarkable for their numer-
ous and brilliant colored flowers..

- PERENNIAL (J beris Sempervirens). a. ‘profuse white ‘blooming
hardy little plant, adapted for rockeries, baskets, ete., coming
in flower early in the spring, and continuing a mass of beauty
for 2 Tone tite eet SR. = 30 - none sens nwesd amacnas dae thao oun at vocase eae

CANNA ANNEI DISCOLOR. Useful and ornamental decorative
half-hardy perennial, tuberous-rooted plants ; with large opsnt
bronzy maroon foliage, orange-colored flowers, height 6 ft...

MARECHAL VAILLANT. Foliage rich maroon, with large orange
flowers, rising well above the foliage, height 6 ft...

PREMICES DE NICE. A fine ‘variety, with bright green leaves

and splendid large yellow flowers; height 6 ft ...s.c.ce ese. ao
CELOSIA JAPONICA (Japanese ‘Coxcomb). A distinet variety,
combs brilliant red, eut and ruffled-like lace: half-hardy......-. .

JAPONICA, NEW CRIMSON. A new variety of the above, with
__ bright crimson ruffled combs...

JAPONICA VARIEGATA. The plants forming handsome pyramids
2 ft. high, are adorned with striped combs of brilliant yellow
and purple enrinine. 2823. 00a. Je Ree a A eae

HutTroni. Of a bushy pyramidal habit, each branch bean

tipped with a small spike of bright crimson flowers ; the -

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