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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS, 



VEGETABLE CULTURE. 



Our space ivill not permit us to give extended cultural instructions under each class 

 of Vegetable Seeds, and for full details of culture we would refer our customers,if raising 

 for market, to our booh, " Gardening for Profit, " as being best adapted to their wants ; if 

 for Aiyiateurs, raising only for private use, the instructions laid dorm in "Gardening 

 for Pleasure," will be found sufficiently comprehensive. Either of these books 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 Introductory pages of this Catalogue. 



GENERAL LIST 



OF 



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Varieties in heavy type are such as we have found to be best adapted for general cultivation, and in- 

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



ARTICHOKE. 



German, 4rf(sc/(ofcc.— Frencli, Artichaul. — Spanish, 

 Alcachu/a, 



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

 . spring to permanenl beds, in rows (or lillls) 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 pereonial, 

 after being once planted, the beds will remain in bearing for 

 years. It should be protected in winter by a coveriug of 

 leaves or coarse manure. 



Large Globe, best for general culture. (See cut.) Pkt., 



loc. : o/... 40C. 

 •Terasalfiit Artichokes. Strong tubers, qt., 2.5c.; pk., 



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



ASPARAGUS. 



German, Spargel. — French, Asperge. — Spanish, Espaivagos. 



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

 working, iu 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 deptli of at least 

 two feet. Plant in rows, three feet apart and one loot be- 

 tween the plants iu the rows; spread the roots well out, and 

 let the crown of the plant be covere.l 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 

 " Gardeuiug for Profit.'' 



X/ by mail in quantities of \i lb. and npwaris. postage must 

 be added at the rate of 16c. pec lb. 



Colossal. Tl:e best variety, unrivaled in size, productive- 

 ness and quality. t^Seecut.) Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; >4 lb., 

 80c.; lb , euc. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



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



$s.00 per 1,000. 

 Colossal. Oae-vear-old roots by express, per 100, 60c. : per 



1,000, $5.00. 



BEANS, English or Broad. 



German, GartenboUne. — French. Five de Marais. — Spanish, 

 Haba. 

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

 the .soil is in good stale in spring. Plant four inches apart 

 and two inches deep, in drills four feet apart. To insure well 

 filled pods, pinch olf the tops as soon as the lower pods begin 

 to set. 



Add 30c. pel- quart extra if to be sent by mail. 

 Early >Iazagan. Very early and hardy, and bears freely. 



PI., -iOc; qt., 40c. 

 BRO.\U \VIlVl)SOR. Best for general use. Pt., 25c.; 



qt., 50c. 

 Sword I^ong Pod. An excellent variety. Pt., 20c.; qt., 



40c. 



BEANS, Dwarf or Bush. 



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

 A succession of sowings can be made from the first week 

 iQ May untd 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 tliey 

 can be planted; the plauts should be about three inches 

 apart. 

 Add 30c. per qt. extra if to be sent by mail. Pints fumisTwa 



at quart rates. 

 Parties ordering by the bushel will be supplied at reduced 



rates. 

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



30c.; peck, $1.75. 

 EARLY REO VALENTINE. Early, productive, ten- 

 der, succulent, and of excellent flavor; continues 

 longer in the green state than most of the varieties. 

 Qt., 30c.; peck, $1.75. 



