PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



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^MftHE whole of the seeds enumerated in the following list have been selected with 

 $fL the greatest care from the most reliable sources, both in this country and in 

 * Europe. 



Our seed is invariably tested, and nothing is sent out but what we know will ger- 

 minate and prove true to name and description. We have endeavored to choose ouly 

 the best varieties, and such as will give universal satisfaction ; but all other known 

 varieties can be supplied when required. 



German, Artischoke. 



ARTICHOKE. 

 -French, Artichaut. — Spanish, Alcachofa. 



Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant the following Spring to 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 bed will remain in bearing for years. It requires a deep rich loam, and 

 should be protected in Winter by a covering of leaves or coarse manure. 

 Large Globe, best for general culture Per pkt . . 10c. Per oz . . 50c. 



ASPARAGUS. 

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



Sow early in Spring, as soon as the ground will admit of working, in 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 depth of at least two feet. Plant in rows, three feet apart, 

 and one foot between the plants in the raws ; spread the roots well out, and let the 

 crown of the plant be covered 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 " Gardening for Profit." 



Per oz. % lb. Lb. 



Large Purple Top or Giant 10c. 25c. 75c. 



Colossal, Conover's 30c. $1 00 $3 00 



Van Sicklen's. A greatly improved variety, of large size, 



tender, productive, and of excellent quality 100 3 00 10 00 



E^ We have purchased the entire stock of seeds and roots of Colossal Asparagus from Abra- 

 ham Van Sicklen, of Jamaica, L. I., whom we personally know to grow a pure stock of this 

 variety He was the first that discovered its great superiority over the common sort, which for 

 the past three years he has entirely rejected. One bunch of this Asparagus, numbering only 

 twenty stalks, weighed ten pounds, and was sold by Mr. Van Sicklen in May of 1871, in New 

 York, for $o.00. 



Colossal Asparagus ( Van Sicklen). Strong two year old 



roots $3 00 per 100. $20 per 1,000 



One year old roots 2 00 " 15 " 



Giant Asparagus. Two year old roots 1 00 " 8 " 



BEANS-ENGLISH or BROAD. 



German, Gartenbohne. — French, Feve de Marais. — Spanish, Saba. 



This class is very hardy, and should be planted as soon as the soil is in good state 

 in Spring. Plant four inches apart and two inches deep, in drills four feet asunder. To 

 insure well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. 



Per pt. Per qt. 



Early Mazagan. Very early and hardy, and bears freely 20c. 40c. 



Broad Windsor. Best for general use 20c. 40c. 



Sword Long Pod. An excellent variety 20c. 40c. 



Beek's Gem. Dwarf and very prolific 40c. 75c. 



