Wm. Elliott & Sons' List of 
CHOICE VE,GETABLE SEEDS 
E DESIRE to call the particular attention of our friends and patrons to the following list of Vegetable Seeds, 
which will be found to embrace all the leading and most popular varieties in cultivation, including all novelties 
of merit. 
We exercise the greatest care in the selection of our stock of Vegetable Seeds, discarding all varieties that ; in 
our experience, have proved unworthy of cultivation. 
All our Vegetable Seeds are true to name, and their germinating qualities have been effectually tested; they 
are confidently offered as being THE VERY BEST THAT CAN BE PRODUCED. 
#®~See pages I to IV for Novelties and Specialties. 
WE DELIVER FREE 
all Vegetable Seeds 
this Catalogue. 
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at the rate of 8 cts. per pound on half-pound or over, 15 cts 
Unless postage Is sent with mail orders for these items v 
In packets, ounces and quarter-pounds, when ordered by mail from 
e orderod by mail, postage must be added to catalogue prices 
quart for peas and beans, and 10 cts. per quart for corn, 
lall be obliged to reduce quantities to make up the deflclenc 
ARTICHOKE. 
Artichaut. Alcachofa. 2lrtif(^ocEe. 
One ounce will sow loo feet of row, and produce about $oo plants. 
A deep rich sandy loam is best adapted for this plant. The seed 
should be sown thinly in drills i %. 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 
coa^e manure. A bed will continue in bearing for several years, 
•improved Large Green Globe. Heads large, fleshy, and of 
rich flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
l.^erusalem. Distinct from the above. Grown for the tubers, which 
resemble 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. ©Jjcirgel. 
One ounce will sow 50 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- 
mg, 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. 
^Columbian Mammotli White. The stalks are very large, clear 
white, and remain so as long as fit for use. Pkt. 5 cts. , oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 
20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Conover'8 Colossal. The standard 
^riety. Pkt. 5c.,oz. ioc.,Klb.20c.,lb.50c. 
Palmetto. A large early variety, of 
a deep green color. Mote 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 ortwo 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 : 
,x Columbian Mammoth White. — 
Doz. 20 cts., 100 $t, 1,000 $7. Conover's 
Colossal. — Doz. 15 cts., 100 75 cts., 1,000 $5. Palmetto. — Doz. 20 cts., 
100 75 cts., 1,000 $6. Special prices on larger lots on application. 
Palmetto Asparagus. 
ASPARAGUS CULTURE. 
Full details of the best methods employed In . 
England and France. Price, 50 cts., postpaid. 
