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]. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. 



GARDEN ROOTS 



^JT-t-OVETL, 



ASPARAGUS 



By mail postpaid at dozen rates. 



In garden culture set the plants from one 

 to two feet apart in rows three feet apart; 

 field culture in rows four to six feet apart 

 and the plants two feet apart, putting them 

 about five inches below the surface. 



Giant Argen- 

 t e u i 1. Finest 

 and most prof- 

 itable of all. 

 Stalks of im- 

 mense size, at- 

 tractive, rich 

 and tender. 

 Comes into cut- 

 ting condition 

 much earlier 

 than others. 

 Very reliable 

 and a sure 

 m n e y-getter. 

 Free from rust 

 'and blight and 

 not damaged 

 by slugs as are 

 other varieties. 

 One year, doz., 



25c; 100, 50c; _ ^ 



1000, $3.00. Two eonsiciSS-'Lsir 

 years, doz., 30c; 100, 75c; 1000, $4.00. 



Columbian Mammoth White. — A distinct 

 variety of mammoth size, great yield and 

 superior quality; remarkable for the clear 

 whiteness of its stalks, which retain their 

 purity of color until several inches above the 

 surface. It sells quickly by reason of its 

 large size and attractive appearance and is, 

 therefore very profitable. One year, doz., 

 25c; 100, 50c; 1000, $3.00. Two years, doz., 

 30c; 100, 75c; 1000, $4.00. 



Palmetto — The large size, earliness, great 

 yield and freedom from rust of this variety 

 has made it exceedingly popular, and it is 

 now regarded by many growers as the most 

 reliable and profitable of all for market. 

 One year, doz., 25c; 100, 40c; 1000, $2.50. 

 Two years, very strong, doz., 25c; 100, 50c; 

 1000, $3.50. 



HOPS 



Golden Cluster. — An exceedingly choice 

 variety; the best for garden culture; orna- 

 mental and handsome. It bears yellowish- 

 green clusters of hops in great profusion. 

 Each, 10c; doz., $1.00. (By mail if preferred.) 



HORSERADISH 



Of the easiest culture. Plant 

 the sets in spring, in moist, 

 rich soil, small end down, with 

 the top one inch below the 

 surface. These will form roots 

 of large size in one season's 

 growth, and be ready to dig in 

 fall. Sets, doz., 25e (by mail 

 if desired); 100, 75c; 1000, 

 $4.00. If by mail, add 15c per 

 100 extra. 



RHUBARB (Pie Plant). 



If to go by mail, add 3c each for postage. 



Sometimes called Wine Plant. A deep rich 

 soil is indispensable to secure large, heavy 

 stalks. Plant in rows four feet apart, with 

 the plants three feet distant. Set so that 

 the crowns are about one inch below the sur- 

 face. Top-dress annually in the fall with 

 stable manure, and fork under in the spring. 



Myatt's Linnaeus. — Popular and the best 

 for general use. Early, very large, product- 

 ive, tender and very delicately flavored. 

 Eequires less sugar than other sorts. Strong 

 divisions (not seedlings). Doz., 50c; 100, 

 $3.00. Very low rates by the 1000 upon appli- 

 cation. 



Paragon. — The earliest of all varieties, and 

 the stalks are produced in such great num- 

 bers that the yield in weight is fully double 

 that of any other sort. It is also of superior 

 quality, being extremely crisp and tender, 

 with a mild, rich flavor. Those who know it 

 will have no other variety as a gift. Two 

 for 25c; doz., $1.00. 



^TARRAGON (Estragon) 



so frequently wanted in culinary operations 

 for seasoning, etc. Also used in making the 

 celebrated Tarragon Vinegar and for salads. 

 The foliage may be cut in the fall and kept 



in a dry state like other herbs. The plant's 

 I offer are the true Tarragon. Strong field- 

 grown plants, two for 25c; doz., $1.00; 100, 

 1 5. 00. Well established plants from pots toy 

 mail at same price, if preferred. 



SAGE 



Holt's Mammoth. — A great improvement 

 upon the ordinary garden Sage, the leaves 

 being of great size, always clean and perfect, 

 rich in flavor and forming a solid mass on 

 the strong-growing, bushy plant. Seldom 

 blossoms and never seeds. Three for 25c; 

 doz., 75c (by mail); 100, $3.50. 



CHIVES 



Highly prized by some for seasoning. 

 Clumps, each, 10c; doz., $1.00. (If by mail, 

 add 5c. per clump.) 



For prices of Mint, Lavender, Rosemary, 

 Tansy, etc., see catalogue of Hardy Perennial 

 Plants. 



