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The following general list of Vegetable Seeds embraces not only all standard varieties, but also includes all the 

 "novelties which have been described in detail in the preceding pages. 



We know that our prices, considering the high quality of our seeds, are low. Now and again perhaps we may 

 jprice some varieties at seemingly higher rates than some one else may offer. But in such cases there are always good 

 reasons for so doing, although somewhat difficult to explain in a catalogue like this. Take, for instance, such a seed 

 as Cabbage. We know that of certain leading sorts we have the very best strains in the country, brought about by 

 a constant supervision in the selection of heads for seed purposes nearest to the true type. This selection involves 

 caot only extra labor, but also a large loss of plants, because all failing to come up to the standard are thrown out. 

 'Consequently we do not obtain as much seed as others who do not use the same care. With such a crop as Cabbage 

 a. matter of a dollar or two per pound to the grower for market is a small consideration, when by the use of inferior or 

 luntrue seed he may be subjected to a loss of hundreds of dollars. Another example that we might call attention to is 

 that of Peas. This year we ask $7 per bushel for our best stock of extra early Peas (Henderson's First of All). Some 

 one else perhaps lists Extra Early Peas at $6.50 per bushel. Now, unless we can personally meet you and explain that 

 the extra labor involved in removing the runners from the growing Peas, or thoroughly " rogueing " the stock, as it 

 as called, — which increases the cost but insures purity,— you naturally think that we are above the market, while the 

 'fact is that the party selling them at $6.50 per bushel probably makes a larger profit on his sales than we do at our 

 '.higher rate. We could give dozens of other illustrations, but we believe that we have staled sufficient to show any 

 intelligent man that if good seeds are desired a fair price must be paid. 



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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 $1.00 may select Vegetable Sseds in packets, to value of $1.15 



" 2.00 " " " " " 2.30 



3.00 " " '• " " 3.50 



f t " " 4.00 " ■ '" " " " 4.75 



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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 

 ■fto 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, 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. (See cut.) Pkt., lOcts. ; 

 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 i<< nsed mostly in feeding sheep and hogs. In some 

 parts of tho 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. 



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

 ing, in rows a foot 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 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 se>ds. tread 

 them firmly in with the feet. For further information regard- 

 ing culture of Asparagus, see " Gardening for Profit." 



If by mail in quantities of "4 lb. and upwards, postage must be added 

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



Colossal. (See cut.) The best variety ; unrivaled in size, pro- 

 ductiveness and quality. Pkt„*5cts. : oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb 

 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



Colossal. Two-year-old roots, by express, 

 $8.00 per 1,000. 



per 100, $1.00; 



If yuu wish to grow vegetables for sale read Peter Henderson's " Gardening for Profit.' 



