PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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VEGET ABLE SEEDS. 



VEGETABLE CULTURE. 



Our space will not permit us 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 booh, " Gardening for Profit," as being best 

 adapted to their wants; if for Amateurs, raising only for private use, the instruc- 

 tions laid down in " Gardening for Pleasure'' ivill be found sufficiently compre- 

 hensive. Either of these boohs we send, postpaid, by mail, for §1.50 each, or we 

 send them as premiums on orders amounting to $10, for conditions of which 

 offer please see page If of this Catalogue. 



General List 



tTABJA 



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 varie- 

 ties so marked. 



ARTICHOKE. 



German, Artischoke.— French, Artichaut. — 

 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 give a partial crop, but as it is a 

 perennial, afterbeing once planted, the beds will remain 

 in bearing for years. It should be protected iu winter by 

 a covering of leaves or coarse manure. 

 Large Globe, best for general culture. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 40c. 

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

 $1.50; bush., $3.00. A 3-lb package by mail for S1.0U. 



ASPARAGUS. 



German, Spargel.-Frev.ch, A sperge. -Sp&nmh, 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 s ,t 

 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; spi'eadthe 

 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." 

 If by mail in quantities of J4 ?&. and upwards, postage 



■must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb. 

 Colossal. The best variety, unrivalled in size, produc- 

 tiveness and quality- Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb-» 

 20c; lb., 60c. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



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



per 1,000, $10.00 ; per 5,()00, $40 no. 

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



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



BEANS, English or Broad. 



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

 Spanish, Maba. 

 This class Is very hardy, and should be planted as soon 

 as the soil is in good state in spring. Plant four 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 30r. per quart extra if to be sent, by mail. 

 Early XIazagan. Very early and hardy, and bears 



freelv. Pt.,20c ; qt.. 4f>c 

 BBOAD WINDSOR. Best for general use. Pt., 25c. ; 



qt.,50c 

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

 qt, 40c. 



BEANS, Dwaif or Bush. 



German, Holme.— French, Haricot.— Spanish, Frijorenano. 

 A succession of sowings can 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 30c. per qt. extra if to be sent by mail. Pints furnished 



at quart rates. 

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



30c. ; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. 

 EARLY RED VALENTINE. Early, productive, 

 tender, succulent, and of excellent flavor ; contin- 

 ues longer in the green state than most of the va- 

 rieties. Qt, 30c, ; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. 



