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REGIABLE VEGETABISE SEEDS. 
Our Catalogue comprises all the leading old sorts and those of later introduction possessing sufficient 
merit to make them worthy of extended cultivation. We aim, while trying everything new that is offered, 
to include in our list only those that are really an improvement on existing varieties. 


ARTICHOKE. 
Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Sp. 
Sow early in April, in rich 
soil, in drills 1 inch deep, 
about 12 inches apart, and 
thin out in the rows to 4 
inches apart. When one 
year old transplant in rows 3 
feeti 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. 
(Of this sort we can offer 
Artischoke, GER. 
seed only.) Pkt. 10 cets., 
oz. 30 cts. 
Jerusalem. A hardy and 
productive plant, used for 
pickling and feeding stock. 
Strong tubers. Qt. 25 ets. 
Add for postage 20 cts. per qt. 

ARTICHOKE, 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
The Asparagus roots we offer are extra strong, two years 
old, and certain, with proper attention, to produce satis- 
factory results. 
Conover’s Colossal. $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. 
$1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 
Add for postage on Asparagus Roots 30 cts. per Ioo, 
Dreer’s Eclipse. 


Improved ExtrRA Earty Rep VALENTINE. 

ASPARAGUS. 
Spargel, GER. Asperge, FR. Espdérragos, SP. 
ie 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, spread- 
ing out the roots, and covering 
from 6 to 8 inches. On the 
approach of winter cover with 
manure or compost; fork the 
beds early in spring, and apply 
a dressing of salt at the rate 
of 600 Ibs. an aere’ Cut for 
ee es use the second year, after 
CotossaL ASPARAGUS. planting in permanent bed. 
Conover’s Colossal. One of the best varieties, large 
and productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ets., lb. 60 ets. 
Dreer’s Eclipse. Beyond question this is the largest 
and finest Asparagus. Stalks frequently measure two 
inches in diameter, and, even when twelve to fifteen 
inches long, are perfectly tender. It is of remarkably 
rapid growth and remains in good condition several 
days after being ready for cutting. Of medium green 
color, excellent flavorand attractive size, it is destined 
to become a leading market sort and in large demand 
for private gardens. 
Pkt. 10 ects., oz. 20 ets., + 1b. 60 ets., Ib. $2.00. 
BEANS. 
Bush, Dwarf, Snap or String. 
Haricot Nain, Fr. Habas 6 Frijo- 
lenano, SP. 





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Buschbohnen, GER. 
The varieties of this class are tender, and will not bear 
much cold. Plant about the middle of April, if the 
ground is warm and the season favorable, and at intervals 
throughout the season for 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 deep in 
the rows. Keep well hoed, and draw the earth up to their 
stems, but only when dry; working them when wet with 
rain or dew will cause them to rust and injure the crop. 
GREEN PODDED SORTS. 
Improved Extra Early Red Valentine. One of the 
very best sorts for private use or market. The pods 
are round, fleshy, tender and remain longer in a green 
state than most varieties. Good for pickling. 
Pkt. 10 ets., qt. 30 cts., peck $1.50, bu. $5.00. 
Early Mohawk. The hardiest of the early varieties, 
and will endure a slight frost; also good for autumn 
pickling. 
Pkt. 10 ets., qt. 30 ets., peck $1.50, bu. $4.75. 



We pay postage on Flower and Garden Seeds except where noted. 
Add for postage on Beans 8 cts, per pint, 15 cts. per quart. 
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