20 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. ; 
GHNERAL LIST 
VEGHTABLE SEEDS. 
We offer the following inducements to those who wish to purchase packets in quantity ; 
the low rates apply only to Seeds by the packet, and Seeds ordered in this way will be 
forwarded by Mail to any address in the United States or Canada, 
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four Books, costing $1.50 each. 
Varieties in heavy type are such as we have found to be best adapted for general cultivation, 
and inexperienced cultivators in doubt which sorts to select, cannot go far wrong in selecting 
varieties so marked. 
ARTICHOKE, Globe. 
German, Artischoke—French, Artichaut—Spanish, 
Alcachofa. 
Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant the following 
spring to permanent beds, in rows (er hills) three feet apart, 
and two feet between the plants. The plantation the first 
season will only give a partial crop, but as itis a perennial, 
after being once ee the beds will remain in bearing for 
ears. It should be protected in winter by a covering of 
eaves or coarse manure. 
Large Globe, best for general culture. 
10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
ARTICHOKE (Jerusalem). 
Is entirely different from the True or Globe Artichoke, 
being grown exclusively for its tubers, which somewhat re- 
semble Potatoes and are cultivated in asimilar manner, only 
that the rows should be at least four feet apart when grown 
in strong soils. It is enormously productive, producing 1,500 
bushels per acre. It is used mostly in feeding sheep and 
hogs. In some parts of the Southern States the tops are cut 
and dried as hay. 
Strong tubers, 25 cts. per aarti $1.50 per peck; $5.00 per 
ushe 
A$ lb. package by mail for $1.00. 
(See cut.) Pkt., 
ASPARAGUS. 
German, Spargel—French, Asperge—Spanish, Esparragos. 
Sow early in spring as soon asthe ground will admit of 
working, inrowsa foot apart. Keep carefully hoed and clear 
from weeds, and the plants will be in condition to set out the 
succeeding spring. The soil for the ‘pemnanenp beds should 
be thoroughly manured, and trenched or plowed to a depth 
of at least one foot. Plant in rows, three feet apart and one 
foot between the plants in the rows, spread the roots well 
out and let the crown of the plant be set deep enough so that 
it will be covered from four to eight inches. In heavy soils 
the covering must be less than in light soils. After sowing 
the seeds, tread them firmly in with the feet. For further 
information regarding culture of Asparagus, see ‘‘ Garden- 
ing for Profit.’ 
If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upwards, portage must 
be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 
Colossal. The best variety, unrivalled in size, produc- 
tiveness and quality. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 10 
cts.;  lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
Colossal. Two-year-old roots, by express, per 100, $1.00; - 
$8.00 per 1,000. 
BEANS, English or Broad. 
German, Pepi a diese Nae Féve de Marais—Spanish, © 
a. 
This class is very hardy, and should be planted as soon as 
the soil is in good state in spring. Plant tour inches apart 
and two inches deep, in drills four feet apart. To insure 
well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods 
begin to set. 
Add 30 cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. 
Early Mazagan. Very early and har and bears 
freely. Pt., 20 cts.; qt., 40 cts. ay, 
BROAD WINDSOR. t for general use. Pt., 25 cts.; 
qt., 50 cts. 
Sword Long Pod. An excellent varicty. Pt., 20 cts ; 
qt., 40 cts. 
BEANS, Dwarf or Bush, 
German, Bohne—French, Haricot—Spanish, Frijorenano. 
A succession of sowings can be made from the first week in 
May until September. These dates are for the latitude of 
New York; further south the sowing must be done earlier: 
further north, later. Plant in drills about two inches deep, 
and from eighteen inches to two feet apart, according to the 
richness of the soil; the poorer the soil the closer they can 
be planted; the plants should be about three inches apart. 
Add 30 cts. per qt. extraif to be sent by mail. Pints furnished 
- at quart rates. 
Parties ordering by the bushel will be supplied at reduced 
rates. Seed of all varieties this year, however, will be 
very scarce. 
Marly Feejee. The earliest variety; very prolific. Qt., 
30 cts ; peck, $2.00. - 
EARLY RED VALENTINE. Early, productive, 
tender, succulent, and of excellent flavor; continues 
longer in the green state than most of the varieties. 
Qt., 30 cts.; peck. $2.00. 
WHITE VALENTINE. The habit of growth of this 
variety is very similar to the well-known Red Valen- 
tine. Itisa very prolific bearer. and the fact of the 
bean itself being white, gives it additional value, as it 
enables it to be used as a shell bean. Qt., 30 cts.; 
peck. $2.00. 
Early Chima, Rather earlier than the Valentine, but not 
quite so productive; of good quality. Qt., 30 cts.; 
peck, $2 00. 
GALLEGA, OR LARGE REFUGEE, For many 
years the well-known Refugee Bush Bean has been a 
standard sort, whether pore for market.or for pri- 
vate use. This variety, Gallega, is an improved form 
of the parent variety, being not only much more 
prolific, but both polls and beans are much larger in 
__- size than in the old sort. Qt., 30 cts.; peck, $2.00. 
EARLY MOHAWK, An excellent early variety; very 
Panne: and of good quality. Qt., 30 cts.; peck, 
