PETER HENDERSON & CO. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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VEGETABLE 



Except in rare cases, all orders are forwarded the day after they are received by us. 



the importance of being enabled to do this, particularly with Vegetable Seeds, where it 

 is so often imperative that there be no delay, can hardly be over-estimated. 



VEGET ABLE CUL TURE. 



Our space will not permit its to give extended cultural instructions under each 

 class of Vegetable Seeds, but for full details of culture we would refer our custom- 

 ers, if raising for Market, to our book, " Gardening for Profit," as being best adapted 

 to their wants; if for amateurs, raising only for private use, the instructions laid 

 down in "Gardening for Pleasure" will be found, sufficiently comprehensive. 

 Either of these books ive send, post-paid, by mail, for $1.50 each, or we send them as 

 premiums on orders of $10 and upwards, for conditions of which offer please see 

 first page of Catalogue. 



General List 



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VEGETABLE SEED 



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Varieties in heavy type are such as we have found to b3 best adapted for general cultivation, and inexperienced cultivators 

 in doubt which sorts to select, cannot go far wrong in selecting sorts so marked. 



ARTICHOKE. 



Garmaii, Artischo'ce. — French, Artic'taut. — Spanish, Alcachofi. 



Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant the following 

 rpring to permanent beds, inrows (or hills) three feet &part, and 

 two feet between the plants. The plantation the first season 

 will only give a partial crop, but as it is a perennial, after being 

 ome planted, the beds will remain in bjaring for years. It 

 s'louldbe protected in winter by a covering of leaves or coarse 

 manure. 



L-.irge Glotoe, best for general culture. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 



Jerusalem Artichokes. Strong tubers, qt., 25c; pk., 



$1.50; bush., $5.00. A 3-lb. package by mail for $1.00. 



ASPARAGUS. 



German, Spxrgel. — French, Asp?rge. — Spanish, Esparragos. 



Sow early in spring, as soon as the ground will admit of work- 

 ing, in rows, afoot apart. Keep carefully hoed, and clear from 

 weeds, and the plants will be in condition to set out the suc- 

 ceeding spring. The soil for the permanent beds should be 

 thoroughly manured, and trenched to a depth of at least two 

 feet. Plan f in rows, three feet apart, and one foot between the 

 plants in the rows; spread the roots well out, andlet the crown 

 of the plant be covered about six or eight inches when estab- 

 lished. Previous to sowing the seeds soak in tepid water for 

 twenty-four hours. 



For further information regarding culture of Asparagus, see 

 " Gardening for Profit." 

 If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, postage must be 



addzd at ths rate of 16c. per lb. 



Colossal. The best variety, unrivaled in size, productiveness 



and quality. Pkt., oc; oz., 10c; ^lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. • 



Colossal. Two-year old roots, by express, per 100, $1.25; per 



1,000, $10.00; per 5,000, $40.00. 

 Colossal. One-year old roots, by express, per 100, $1.00; per 



1,000, $7.50; per 5,000, $30.00. 



BEAN'S. Eng-lish or Broad. 



German, Gartenbohne. — French, Feve de Marais. — Spanish, Haba. 

 This class is very hardy, and should be planted as soon as the 

 soil is in good state in spring. Plant four ihches 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 25c. per quirt extra if to be sent by mail. 

 Early Mazagaii. Very early and hardy, and bears freely. 



Pt., 20c; qt., 40c 

 BROAD WINDSOR. Best for general use. Pt., 25c; qt.,50c. 

 Sword Long-Pod. An excellent variety. Pt., 20c. ; qt. ,40c. 



BEAN'S. Dwarf or Bush. 



German, Bihm. — French. Haricot. — Spanish, Frijire lano. 

 A succession of sowings can be be made from the first week 

 in May until September. 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 25c. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. Pints furnished at 

 quart rates. 



Early Feejee. The earliest variety; very prolific. Qt.,30c. ; 

 peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50. 



EARLY RED VALENTINE. Early, productive, tender, 

 succulent and of excellent flavor; continues longer in the 

 green state than most of the varieties. Qt., 30c. ; peck, $2.00; 

 bush., $7.50. 



■WHITE VALENTINE. The habit of growth of this vari- 

 ety is very similar to the well-known Red Valentine. It is 



