(Jo fin son's VegetaA/e Seeds 



SPECIALTIES AND STANDARDS 



In the following pages will be found a condensed list of leading standard sorts, most of which are so 

 well known that we do not think lengthy descriptions necessary. The wholesale prices here quoted are 

 based on customers paying delivery charges, when sent either by express or freight; but as these prices 

 aretvery low, and we can now ship by express at a special reduced seed rate (20 per cent, less than mer- 

 chandise rates), it will be found, even after paying delivery charges, customers will have received their 

 supplies at exceedingly favorable rates. 



Seeds by Mail. — Whenever desired, we will send by mail; but when this is to be done, postage must 

 always be added at the rate of 8 cents per pound on seeds quoted by the pound, when quantities of one- 

 half pound and over are ordered; 15 cents per quart for Beans and Peas, and 10 cents per quart for Corn. 



We Deliver Free, all postage paid, seeds in packets, ounces and quarter pounds. 



Half pounds will be supplied at pound rates; half pecks at peck rates; half bushels at bushel rates. 



Complete Directions for Ordering will be found opposite page i. 



JOHNSON'S TESTED SEEDS ARE GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR 

 A CRITICAL MARKET GARDEN TRADE 



The seed business differs from nearly all others, from the fact that after the seeds are sown, weeks 

 and often months must elapse before their real value is known, and for this reason the exchange of seeds 

 between buyer and seller must ever be entirely a matter of confidence, and that confidence, we believe, 

 can only be lastingly held by such seed firms as test their seeds before selling, and who have the practical 

 experience to accurately determine when they are right. The practical experience of the writer (Herbert 

 W. Johnson), of thirty-nine years dealing with market gardeners and critical growers forcibly impresses 

 upon us the fact that the best is none too good for those whose living depends upon profitable crops, to 

 reimburse them for the large outlay of time and money, and we assure all, our old as well as prospective 

 customers, that there are no better seeds procurable than are being sold by us to-day. 



Although the past season has been very unfavorable for the yield of seed crops in general, yet, 

 we are greatly pleased with the fine quality of the seed stocks we have harvested, but some 

 varieties are in much shorter supply than usual. This is particularly true of Peas, Beets, Carrots, 

 Leek, Parsley, and a few others. On these articles the prices have necessarily advanced, while on 

 some others prices are lower. While the quantity of some stocks is limited, the quality was never better, 

 and we are thoroughly prepared to fill every order with seeds of the highest grade, true to type and of 

 strong vitality. 



ASPARAGUS SEEDS-Spargei /"°'- , '^"■ , "' 



Barr's Philadelphia Mammoth. Large stalks, very tender, light in color- I I I 



jMost popular in Philadelphia markets. 5 lbs., Si. 75 So 05 $0 



Donald's Elmira. Very thick, green stalks of finest quality. 5 lbs., $2.25.. 5 

 Starkey's Mammoth Prolific (new). The largest, best and most profitable 



for market 10 



Palmetto. Of Southern origin, large and early, bright green. 5 lbs., $1.75. .. . 5 

 Conover's Colossal. A standard sort, identical with the French Argenteuil. 



5 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs. and over at 25c. per lb 5 



New Early French Giant (French Grown Seed). Early, large and prolific, 10 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS 



500 Asparagus Roots at 1000 rate. Special prices by letter on larger lots 

 Barr's Philadelphia Mammoth, good, strong i year old roots, per 1,000, S3. 50; extra 2 year old roots, 



per 100, 6oc.; per 1,000, S4.50. 

 Donald's Elmira, good strong roots, i year old, per 100, 65c.; per i 000, S4-50; extra large 2 year old 



roots, per 100, 75c.; per 1,000, $5.50. 

 Starkey's Mammoth Prolific. Strong i year old roots, per 100, Sr.oo; per 1,000, S6.00; extra large 



2 year old roots, per 100, Si. 25; per 1,000. S7.00. 

 Palmetto, i year old roots, per 1,000, S4.00; extra large 2 year old roots, per 100, 60c.; per 1,000. S4.50. 

 Conover's Colossal, i year old roots, per i.ooo, S3. 50; 2 year old. per 100, 50c.; per 1,000, S4.00. 

 New Early French Giant. Strong i j-ear old roots', per 100, 65c.; per 1,000, S5.50; 2 year old roots, 



per 100, 75c.; per 1,000. $6.00. 



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