Dreer's garden calendar for 1888 . dreersgardencale1888henr Year: 1888 HICKORY KING CORN. A new and distinct white dent Field Corn ; the cob is re- markably small, and as shown in the cut can be nearly covered by a single grain. The stalks are strong, and bear two and occasionally three ears. As it is very productive and of good quality we feel certain it is a variety that has come to stay. 25 cts. per qt.; $ per peck ; $ per bushel. THE SIBLEY SQUASH. An improvement on the Hubbard. The shell is smooth and thin and of a pale green color; flesh thick, solid ; vivid orange in color ;
Dreer's garden calendar for 1888 . dreersgardencale1888henr Year: 1888 HICKORY KING CORN. A new and distinct white dent Field Corn ; the cob is re- markably small, and as shown in the cut can be nearly covered by a single grain. The stalks are strong, and bear two and occasionally three ears. As it is very productive and of good quality we feel certain it is a variety that has come to stay. 25 cts. per qt.; $ per peck ; $ per bushel. THE SIBLEY SQUASH. An improvement on the Hubbard. The shell is smooth and thin and of a pale green color; flesh thick, solid ; vivid orange in color ; very dry; of fine grain and delicate flavor. The Squashes weigh from 8 to 11 pounds, and are excellent keepers. Chas. Downing Potato. . An improvement on the Snowflake. Eyes few and close to the surface; cooks white, mealy, and is of superior quality; to its fine appearance it adds remarkable pro- ductiveness,, and as an early sort will take the lead. It is regular in size and form, and promises extremely well as a market sort. Per lb., postpaid, 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts.; peck, $; bushel, ; by express, * peck, 60 cts. Cardinal Globe Radish Of globular shape and brilliant red color, with short top and especially adapted for forcing, as it will stand a large amount of heat without becoming pithy; flesh tender, crisp, and in quality all that can be desired. We can safely recommend this sort for private as well as market gardens. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.
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