46 PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



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At these rates we forward all SEEDS free by 

 mail on receipt of prices here given, except in 

 the cases of BEANS, CORN, PEAS, POTATOES, 

 and GRASS and CLOVER SEEDS. When these 

 articles are wanted by Mail, postage must be 

 added to the amount as set down under their 

 respective heads; but of course these will be sent 

 at Catalogue rates by Express or Freight at the 

 cost of the purchaser. 



Half-pounds furnished at Pound Rates. 



Half-bushels furnished at Bushel Rates. 



GENERAL LIST 



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AETICHOKE. 



German, ArtiscTwke. — French, Artkhaut. — Spanish, Alcachofa. 



Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant the following spring to permanent beds, in rows 

 (or hills) three feet apart, and two feet between the plants. The plantation the first season will 

 only giv a partial crop, but as it is a perennial, after being once planted, the bed will remain in 

 bearing for years. It should be protected in winter by a covering of leaves or coarse manure. 



Large Globe, best for general culture Per pkt. , 10c. Per oz. , 50c. 



Jerusalem Artichokes. {See List of Vegetable Plants.) 



ASPARAGUS. 



German, Sparge!. — French, Asperge. — Spanish, Esparragos. 



Sow early in spring, as soon as the ground will admit of working, in rows, a 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 permanent beds should be thoroughly manured, and 

 trenched to a depth of at least two feet. 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 covered about 

 six or eight inches when established. Previous to sowing the seeds, soak in tepid water for 

 twenty-four hours. 



For further information regarding culture of Asparagus, see " Gardening for Profit." 

 Colossal. The best variety, unrivalled in size, productiveness and quality. {See cut.) 



Per pkt., 5c. Per oz., 10c. Per £ lb., 25c. Per lb., 75c. 



ASPARAGUS HOOTS. PerlOO. PerlOOd 



Colossal. Two year old roots $1 25 $10 00 



One year old roots 75 6 00 



Larger quantities at special rates. 



