THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. /. 



GARDEN ROOTS. 



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ASPARAGUS. 



1 yr., by mail, 25c. per 100 extra. Mailed at doz. rates. 



In garden culture set the plants from one to two feet 

 apart in rows three feet apart; or for field culture in 

 rows four to six feet apart and the plants two feet 

 apart, putting them about five inches below the sur- 

 face. Asparagus will grow on any kind of soil, but 

 prefers a deep, rich sandy loam. Salt as a top dressing 

 is often used and has the merit of keeping down weeds 

 and the soil moist. It is also believed by many to act 

 as a fertilizer upon the plant. 



TARRAGON. 



Conover's Colossal. The well-known standard sort. 

 Large, productive, of rapid growth and fine quality. 1 

 yr., doz., 25c; 100, 50c; 1000, $2.50. 2 yrs., doz., 35c; 

 100, 60c; 1000, 13.00. 



Barr's Mammoth. Remarkable for its immense size 

 on good soil. Earlier than Conover, equally produc- 

 tive and larger, lyr., doz., 25c; 100, 60c; 1000, |3.00. 

 2 yrs., doz., 35c; 100, 75c; 1000, $3.50. 



Palmetto (True). Of Southern origin, rapidly becom- 

 ing popular by reason of its earliness, size and yield, in 

 all of which it surpasses Conover's Colossal and is 

 equally as fine in flavor. 1 yr., doz., 25c; 100, 50c; 1000, 

 $3.00. 2 yrs., doz., 35c; 100, 75c: 1000, $3.50. 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITt, A valuable and 

 distinct variety of mammoth size, great yield and supe- 

 rior quality ; remarkable more especially for the clear 

 whiteness of its stalks, which retain their purity of 

 color until several inches above the surface. Wherever 

 it has been grown it commands an extra price, not only 

 in the market, but also from canners, and the stalks are 

 so tender, large, and fine in quality that it is unrivalled 

 for the home garden. 1 yr., doz., 40c; 100, 75c; 1000, 

 $3.50. 2 yrs., doz., 50c: 100, $1.00; 1000, $5.00. 



HOPS. 



Golden Cluster. A very choice variety, and the best 

 for garden culture. It bears immense clusters of gold- 

 en-yellow hops in great profusion, of aromatic fra 

 grance. An exceedingly oruamentai and handsome 

 vine of rapid growth, unexcelled for covering veran- 

 dahs, trellises, etc., and the dried flowers are useful for 

 household purposes. Ea., 15c; doz., $1.50, by mail. 



Widely used for seasoning salads and imparting a de- 

 licious flavor to vinegar, which is sold at a high price 

 as Tarragon vinegar. Easily grown in any garden but 

 likes a warm, dry situation. Prom 2% in. pots (sure to 

 grow), ea., 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c. (by mail if desired) . 



SAGE. 



HgU's Mammoth. A vast improvement upon the ordi- 

 nary garden Sage. The leaves are of immense size, al- 

 ways clean and perfect, and produced in a solid mass 

 over the entire bush. Plant of strong bushy habit, 

 does not blossom except under unfavorable conditions, 

 and never seeds. Exceedingly fine. From 2% in. 

 pots (sure to grow), ea., 10c; 3 for 25c: doz., 7oc, (by 

 mail, if preferred). 



SWEET LAVENDER. 



The old-fashionad plant grown in gardens for its 

 agreeable, fragrant flowers when cut and dried; highly 

 prized for scenting liuen chests, making perfumery, etc. 

 The plant is quite ornamental, with narrow, silvery- 

 gray foliage and spikes of blue flowers. It is of the 

 easiest culture and once planted remains indefinitely; 

 every garden should possess a bed of this most delight- 

 ful herb. From 2)4 in. pots (sure to grow), ea., 15c; 

 3 for 35c; doz., $1.25 (by mail if preferred^. 



Erie Co., N. Y., April 17th, 1897. 

 Gentlemen: — Received the box of trees and j>l 'ants in 

 good condition. Thanks for such well-rooted trees, the 

 best I ever had from any nursery, and on time, too. I 

 also found your garden seeds of last year very good, 

 and will recommend others to you. These trees were 

 planted in Canada, requiring me to pay a duty of 

 $8.00, but I am well satisfied. J. W. Bridgman. 



Providence Co., R. I., May 23rd, 1897. 

 Dear Sirs: — The box of plants arrived yesterday 

 morning all right, for which please accept thanks. I 

 ifiever had plants arrive in better condition. 



Wm. H. Childs. 



Cass Co., Nebraska, April 11th, 1897. 

 Gentlemen: — The shipment of trees came duly to 

 hand in seven days from date of shipment, which was 

 all I could expect, and in excellent condition. They 

 were the nicest lot of trees, according to the judgment 

 of all concerned, that was ever delivered in this coun- 

 ty. They were magnificent, for which accept my 

 grateful thanks. The only trouble is that I have not 

 enough of them to satisfy my trade, but I will give you 

 a large order next spring. " John H. Hart. 



Middlesex Co., Mass., May 12th, 1897. 

 Gentlemen: — Plants received in excellent condition. 

 I am well pleased with them. Mrs. E. J Derby. 



