WM. E,LLIOTT 6 SONS' LIST OF 



Choice Vegetable Seeds 



E desire to call the particular attention of our friends and patrons to the following list of Vege- 

 table Seeds, which will be found to embrace all the leading and most popular varieties in 

 cultivation, including all novelties of merit. 



William Elliott & Sons give no warranty express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness 

 or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for 

 the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned. — W. E. & Sons. 



SEE PACES g TO IV FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 



WUC DFL l\/PR F-RFF- ^" ^^setable Seeds in packets, ounces and quarter>pounds, when ordered by mail from 



When Seeds in bulk are ordered by mail, postage must be added to catalogue prices > 

 at the rate of 8 cts. per pound on half-pound or over, 15 cts. per quart for peas and beans, and lo cts. per quart for corn. > 



Unless postage is sent with mail orders for these items we shall be obliged to reduce quantities to make up the deficiency. 



ARTICHOKE. 



Artichaut. Alcachofa. 2(rtifd^0(ie. 



One ounce will sow loofeet of row, and produce about 500 plants. 



A deep rich sandy loam is best adapted for this plant. The seed 

 should be sown thinly in drills i yi inches deep and i foot apart. When 

 large enough, transplant to permanent rows 3 feet apart, allowing 2 feet 

 between the plants. They reach maturity the second year, and in the 

 northern states should be protected in winter by a covering of leaves or 

 co^fse manure. A bed will continue in bearing for several years. 

 1/ Improved Liarge Green Globe. Heads large, fleshy, and of 

 rich flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 



.•tTeriisaleTn. Distinct from the above. Grown for the tubers, which 

 j^emble potatoes, and are cultivated in a similar manner, but the rows 

 should be at least 4 feet apart. Qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25, bus. $4 ; 2 lbs., by 

 mail, 50 cts. 



ASPARAGUS. 



AsPERGE. Esparrago. ©parget. 



One ounce will sow so feet of row, and produce about 1,200 plants. 

 Sow the seed as early in spring as the soil can be worked, in drills 

 12 to 14 inches apart, and when well started thin out to 3 inches apart. 

 When one or two years old, transplant into permanent beds, thoroughly 

 trenched, 2 feet or more in depth. Set the plants in rows 2 feet apart, 

 and not less than 18 inches apart in the row. Care should be taken that 

 the roots are well spread, and set at a depth of 6 inches below the level 

 of the bed. Cover only 2 or 3 inches, and fill in gradually as the plants 

 grow. Very little, if any, should be cut the first year after transplant- 

 ing, but a fair crop can be cut the second year. Every fall after the 

 tops have been cut down apply a dressing of coarse manure, and in the 



spring fork it in. An occasional top dressing of salt at the rate of one-half 

 pound per square yard is also beneficial, and keeps down the weeds. 

 Y Columbian Mammoth White. The stalks are very large, clear 

 white, and remain so as long as fit for use. Pkt. 5 cts. , oz. 10 cts., Klb. 

 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



r Conover's Colossal. The standard 

 variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. icc.,Xlb.2oc.,lb. 50c. 

 ^f^almetto. A large early variety, of 

 a^^deep green color. Moe regular and 

 even in size than any other variety. Pkt. 

 5 cts.,oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



A saving of one or two years is effected 

 by planting roots. A bed 12 by 40 feet, 

 requiring about 100 roots, should give a 

 sufficient supply for an ordinary family. 

 If planted in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet 

 between the plants, 7,260 roots will plant 

 an acre. As nothing is gained by using 

 one-year-old plants, we offer only strong 

 two-year-old roots. If ordered by mail, 

 postage must be added at the rate of 50 

 cts. per 100 to the following prices : 



,, Columbian Mammoth White. — 

 Z)oz. 20 cts., 100 $1, 1,000 $7.; Conover's 

 Colossal. — Doz. ^5 cts., 100 75 cts , 1,000 ; 

 100 $1, 1,000 ,f7 ~ ' ' ' 



Palmetto Asparagfns. 



Palmetto. — Doz, 20 cts.. 

 Special prices on larger lots on application. 



ASPARAGUS CULTURE. ^"" <'^*^''^ °' *^® ^^^^ meJhods employed in 

 England and France. Price, 50 cts., postpaid. 



