Wm. Elliott & Sons' List of 

 JHOICE 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. 



^S~See pages I to IV for Novelties and Specialties. 



ARTICHOKK. 



Artichaut. Alcachofa. 2lrttfd^odEe. 



One ounce will sow loo feet 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 M 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 

 coarse manure. A bed will continue in bearing for several years. 

 ^Improved Ijarge Green Globe. Heads large, fleshy, and of 

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

 j^^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. <S^)argel. 



One ounce will sow so feet of row, and produce about i, zoo 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 f^et 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 

 gj'ow. 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. 



A/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., J^lb. 

 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



^J0onover'8 Colossal. The standard 

 variety. Pkt. 5C.,oz. ioc.,Klb.20C.,lb. 50c. 



i/Palmetto. A large early variety, of 

 a deep green color. More regular and 

 even in size than any other variety. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., }<lb. 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 

 oneyear-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 : 

 1/ Columbian Mammoth. White. — 

 ''pbz. 20 cts. , 100 $1 , I ,coo $7. Conover's 

 /Colossal. — Doz. 15 cts., 100 75 cts., 1,000 S5. ^'■'Palmetto. — Doz. 20 cts. 

 100 75 cts., 1,000 $6. Special prices on larg'er lots on application. 



Palmetto Asparagms. 



ASPARAGUS CULTURE. 



Full details of the best methods employed In 

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



