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The folio-wing general list of Vegetable Seeds embraces not only all Standard Varieties, 

 but also includes all our Novelties and Specialties which have been described in detail in 

 the preceding pages. Varieties in heavy type are such as have been found to be best adapted 

 for general cultivation, and inexperienced cultivators in doubt which sorts to select cannot go 

 far wrong in asking for varieties so indicated. 



j&~ In this Catalogue no larger quantities than pecks are offered of Beans, Corn and Peas, but to 

 Market Gardeners or Truckers wishing to buy by the bushel, we beg to say that Special Low Prices will be 

 given on application. 



MONEY PRIZES FOR BEST VEGETABLES. 



For several years we have offered money prizes for best specimens of Vegetables raised from seed bought directly of us. As 

 we have noticed for the last two years that interest in the competition for these prizes has been declining, we will not this year 

 offer prizes on such a general list as before, but will only offer prizes for a few specialties in which the interest is still maintained, 

 mention of which will be found under their proper headings as they occur in the catalogue. Successful competitors in 1885 have 

 been sent checks for the prizes due them. 



In coming to our decision as to what constitutes the best vegetables, we are guided by closeness to true type, size, earliness, 

 smoothness, weight and solidity in about the order named. The conditions of competition are that all fruits and vegetables for 

 competition must be grown from seed purchased directly from us ; specimens to be accurately labeled with the raiser's name and 

 address, and delivered, all transportation charges prepaid, at our stores, 35 & 37 Cortlandt Street, New York, on or before 

 November 10th, 18S6. It will of course be understood that specimens are to be sent in throughout the season as the various vege- 

 tables mature, and we only specify ^November 10th as being the limit beyond which we cannot receive entries. Those intending to 

 compete, whether they order the seed by mail or in person at our stores, will please to so state at the time of ordering. 



It is understood that all specimens sent in become our property. 



POSTAGE 



Must be added to Catalogue prices at the rate of 16 cents per lb. when Seeds are ordered in quantities of % lb. 

 and upward. As postage for Beans and Peas add 30 cts. per quart, and to Corn 20 cts. per quart to Catalogue 



prices. (See remarks, page 1.) 



We offer the following inducements to those who wish to purchase Packets in quantity; 

 these low rates apply only to Seeds by the Packet, not by the oz., M lb., lb., pints or quarts; 

 and Seeds ordered in this way will be forwarded by Mail to any address in the United States or 

 Canada: 



Purchasers remitting SI. 00 may select Vegetable Seeds in Packets, to value of $1-15 



■1 on '• " •' " •■ 2.30 



3.00 •■ •• •• " " 3.50 



4.00 " " " " " 4.75 



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ARTICHOKE, Globe. 



German, Artischoke. — French, Artichaut. — Spanish, Alcachofa. 



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

 to permanent beds, in rows (or hillsl three feet apart, and two 

 feet between the plants. The plantation the first season will 

 only give a partial crop; but as it is aperennial, after being once 

 planted, the beds 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts. 



ARTICHOKE (Jerusalem). 



Is entirely different from the True or Globe Artichoke, being 

 grown exclusively for its tubers, which somewhat resemble 

 Potatoes and are cultivated in a similar 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 qt. ; $1.50 per peck; $5.00 per bushel. 

 A 3 lb. package by mail for $1.00. 



ASPARAGUS- 



German, Spargel; French, Asperge; Spanish, Esparragos. 



Is usually grown from the roots, and in that way a year or 

 more is saved in the maturing of the crop. The most conve- 

 nient shape to make the bed is to have it about six feet wide 

 with an alley or path two feet on each side. Thi3 will require 

 six rows one foot apart, and a bed of that length 50 feet long 

 will be ample for the wants of an ordinary family. It will re- 

 quire about three years from the time of sowing until the bed 

 is in full bearing, but it is, we think, the most satisfactory of 

 all garden vegetables, for a bed once established is good for 

 20 years, and the product of a bed of that size could .not be 

 bought in market for less than $15 or $20 annually, besides 

 having the advantage of this most excellent vegetable fresh 

 from the ground. About 1 lb. of seed will suffice for o- bed 0x50. 

 It should be sown in drills one foot apart, and when the plants 

 are four or five inches high they should be thinned out bo that 

 the plants will be one foot apart from each other in all the rows. 

 This will necessitate the pulling out the greater part of the 

 plants, but they must not stand closer than one foot apart. 

 Great care must be taken for the first year to keep dowu all 

 weeds as soon as they appear, else they will choke up and 

 destroy the young seedling asparagus. The deeper the soil and 

 greater abundance of manure that is used, the greater will be 

 the crop, for Asparagus is what the gardeners call a gross feeder. 



— ' Yobk, Pa., December 11th, 1884. 



I have given the White Plume Celery a trial, and am glad to inform you that I have succeeded very well with it. I sold it at a higher price 

 than any other variety in the market. J - u ar a*i*i*k.b.. 



