Drggrs List 



OF 



I(EIiI^BIiE VEGETJIB&E SEEDS- 



This list comprises all the leading old sorts and those of later introduction possessing sufficient 

 merit to make them worthy of extended cultivation. It is our aim, while trying everything new that is 

 offered, to include in our list only those that are really an improvement on existing sorts. 



ARTICHOKE. 



ArtUchoke, Gek. Artichuut, Fa. Alcachofa, Sp. 



Sow early in April, in rich 

 soil, iu drills 1 inch dee]), 

 about 12 inches apart, and 

 thin out the rows to 4 inches 

 apart. When one year old 

 transplant in rows 3 feet 

 apart, and 2 feet in the rows. 

 Protect during winter with 

 a covering of manure or 

 leaves. The bed will re- 

 main in bearing for years. 

 Large Green Globe. The 

 best for general culture. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 

 Jerusalem. A hardy and 

 productive plant, used 

 for pickling and feeding 

 stock. Strong tubers. 

 Artichoke. Qt. 25 cts. 



Add for postage 20 cts. per qt. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Sparge', Ger. Afprrge,Fs.. Espdrragos, St. 



Sow in March or April, in 

 rows 1 foot apart, and keep 

 clean by frequent hoeing. 

 When two years old transplant 

 into permanent beds, which 

 should be well and deeply 

 manured and trenched to the 

 depth of 2 feet. Set the plants 

 (in rows) from 3 to 4 feet 

 apart and 2 feet in the rows, 

 spreading out the roots, and 

 covering from 6 to 8 inches. 

 On the ap|)roach of winter 

 cover with manure or com- 

 post; fork the beds early in 

 spring, and apply a dressing 

 of salt. Cut for use the second 

 year, after planting in per- 

 manent bed. 

 One of the best varieties, large 



and productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Philadelphia Mammoth. An excellent variety largely 



grown in this section. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Two year old roots by express $1,00 per 100, $8.00 



per 1000. Add for postage .$1.00 i)er 100. 



BEANS. 



English Dwarf. 



Gartenbohnen, Ger. Five de Mamis, Fr. Hahas, Sp. 



To succeed well, they must be planted as soon as the 



frost is out of the ground, in strong, heavy soil, in drills 



3 feet apart and 2 inches deep. Pinch off tne tops as soon 



as the lower pods begin to fill. 



Broad Windsor. The best for general culture, used 

 only as a shelled bean. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts. 



Colossal Asp.^kagus. 

 Conover's Colossal 



BEMNS. 



Bush, Dwarf, or Snap-Short. 



Buschbohnen, Ger. Haricot Nain, Fb. Habaa 6 Frijo- 

 lenano, Sp. 



All the varieties of tliis class are tender, and will not 

 bear the cold. Plant about the middle of April, if the 

 ground is warm and the seasoji favorable, and at intervals 

 throughout the season tor a succession, finishing about the 

 15th of August. The best mode of culture is in rows 2 feet 

 apart, and the beans 3 inches apart and 2 inches dee)) in 

 the rows. Keep well hoed, and draw the earth up to their 

 stems, but only when dry ; working them Avhen wet with 

 rain or dew will cause them to rust and injure the crop. 



GREEN PODS. 



Improved Red Valentine Kean. 



Improved Early Red Valentine. One of the leading- 

 market sorts, pods round, fleshy, tender, remaining 

 longer in green state than most varieties, good for 

 pickling. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 30 cts., peck $1. 50. 



Early Mohawk. The hardiest of the early varieties, 

 and will endure a slight fro.st; also good for aiituitia 

 pickling. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 25 cts., peck $1..50. 



Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Hardy and ])iolific 

 as the above, with yellow seed. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 25 

 cts., peck $1.50. 



Improved Green Flageolet. One of the best varie- 

 ties. The beans when cooked retain their green color, 

 are of good flavor, and are borne profusely. Pkt. iO 

 cts., qt. 30 cts., peck .$1.50. 



On Beans, remit for postage 15 cents per quart, 8 cts. per pint, when ordered to be sent by inail. 



