ASPARAGUS. 



German. Spared. French. Asperge. Span- 

 ish, Edparracos. Swedish, Sparris. 



CllltlirP Beds are usually formed by 

 I Ul C. setting plants one or two years 

 old. which can be procured of us, but if 

 you wish to grow them yourself prepare a 

 light, rich spot as early as possible in the 

 spring. Pour boiling "water on the seed 

 and pour it off at once, and sow in drills 

 1 foot apart and. two inches deep. When 

 the plants are well up thin to 2 or 3 inches 

 in the row, and give frequent and thor- 

 ough cultivation during the summer. If 

 this has been well done the plants will be 

 fit to set the next spring. The permanent 

 beds should be prepared by deep plowing 

 or spading and thoroughly enriching the 

 ground with stable manure or other ferti- 

 lizers. If the subsoil is not naturally loose 

 and friable, it should be made so by thor- 

 oughly stirring with a subsoil plowor the 

 spade. Make rows 5 feet apart and 4 

 inches deep and set the plants in the bot- 

 tom of the rows 2 to 3 feet apart, the lat- 

 ter distance being preferable. Cover the 

 roots about 2 inches deep. After the 

 plants are well started, give frequent and 

 thorough cultivation and draw a little earth into the furrows at each hoeing until they are filled. Early the next spring spade in a 

 heavy dressing of manure and one quart of salt to each square rod and cultivate well until the plants begin to die down. The next sea- 

 son the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if this is done all the short shoots, no matter how small, should be cut. and after 

 the final cutting give a good dressing of manure, ashes and salt. The next season, and ever after that, the bed should give a full crop 

 and be annually dressed" with manure, ashes and salt, after the last cutting.iand well, but not deeply, cultivated until the plants occupy 

 the whole space. In the autumn, as soon as the tops are ripe and yellow they should be cut and burned. The plants may also be set 

 in autumn, if the ground' is so well drained that water will not stand on it. Winter protection with course fitter or manure is not 

 needed except in the extreme North. 



One ounce of seed for GOO plants; 15 pounds in drills for an acre. 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE— We believe this to be the most 

 distinct and valuable variety in cultivation. Not only are the 

 stalks of the largest size, but they are produced abundantly and 

 very early. They are clear white and remain so, in 

 favorable weather, until 3 or 4 inches above the surface. 

 The crown or bud of the young stalk is considerably uv* • 

 smaller than the part just below it ; thus still further & 

 distinguishing the variety. Wherever known this sort 

 commands an extra price, not only on a fancy market but from 

 canners, who find that when put up, under a special brand, it 

 sells so readily at a high price as to warrant them paying the 

 grower an extra price for it. From 10 to 20 per cent of the plants 

 grown from seed will produce green shoots, but these plants can 

 be readily distinguished and rejected when setting: the perma- 

 nent bed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, % lb. 25c, y, lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 



CONOVER'S COLOSSAL— A standard variety of large size and de- 

 licious quality; certainly one of the best i varieties grown. Pkt. 

 3c, oz. 6c, M lb. 12c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c. 



NEW PALMETTO— Grand new variety, mammoth in size. Much 

 superior to the older sorts, enormous vielder, well adapted to all 

 sections. Pkt, 4c, oz. 7c, lb. 20c, j| lb. 35c. lb. 60c. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



If they are sent by mail, add at the rate of 50c per hundred to the 

 price. A savins of* one to two years is affected by planting roots. 

 Those offered below are strong two-year-old roots. Plant two 

 feet apart in rows. Fertilize well in the fall. Shipped by ex- 

 press or freight at purchaser's expense. 



NEW COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE— Per 100 81.00, per 1000 87. 50. 



NEW PALMETTO— Per 100 60c, per 1000 85.00. 



CONOVER'S COLOSSAL— Per 100 50c, per 1000 84.00. 



(50 roots at 100 rate ; 500 at 1000.) 



ARTICHOKE. 



German, Artischoke. French, Artichaut. Spanish. Alcacliofa. 

 Swedish, Artskoeka. 



Piilf lipa Sow in hot beds and transplant into pots, or so as to 

 UU1LUI d give plenty of room, until danger cf frost is over, 

 and then set in very rich around, in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet 

 apart in the rows; or the plants can be raised in seed beds out of 

 doors, but in that ease will not be likely to produce heads the 

 first year. The edible portion is the undeveloped flower heads, 

 which will be produced about September 1st. and until frost. 

 Late in the fall cut off the old tops and protect the crowns with 

 leaves or straw to prevent severe freezing. The second year they 

 will commence to form heads about July 1st. The plants may also 

 be blanched like Cardoons, which is accomplished by cutting 

 back the growing stems in July, close to the ground, when the 

 young and rapidly growing shoots which start up after cutting, 

 may be tied and blanched like celery. As Artichoke plants do 

 not yield satisfactorily after three or four years, it is best to 

 start a new plantation once in three years at least. 



One ounce of seed for 500 plants. 

 LARGE GREEN GLOBE— The best sort for general use. Buds large, 

 naarly round ; scales deep green, shading to purple, very thick 

 and fleshy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 



beautiful plant. It stands the winters in the Middle States with- 

 out anv protection. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c. J 4 lb. 30c. }.,' lb. 55c. lb. 81. 

 DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. OR GERMAN GREENS— Plant low and 

 compact, but with larsre leaves curled, cut and crimped until the 

 whole plant seems like a bunch of moss. It is well worth culti- 

 vation simpiy for its beauty. One of the best sorts for use. and 

 when well arown and cooked is one of the most palatable of veg- 

 etables. Pkt. Sc. oz. Sc. U lb - 25 c - $4 lb - 40c - lb - ~ ic - 



BROCCOLI. 



BORECOLE, OR KALE. 



German, Blaetter-Kohl. French, Chou Vert, Spanish, Breton. 

 One ounce of seed for 3.500 plants. 



Pllltll fP -^- s ^ ar nortu as New York seed may be sown in Sep- 

 vKimivt tember and treated like Spinage, although in the 

 South they will live and grow throughout the winter without 

 protection, or they may be planted and treated like winter cab- 

 bage, and will continue growing till very late. If cut when fro- 

 zen, thaw out in cold water before boiling. The young shoots 

 which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender 

 and make excellent greens. 

 TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH— This is very hardy, and improved 

 by a moderate frost. About 30 inches tall, with an abundance of 

 green leaves, which are densely curled and cut, forming a very 



German 



pargCi-Kohl. French, Chou Brocoli. Spanish. Broculi. 

 One ounce of seed for 3.500 plants. 

 CULTURE— The same as that given for cauliflower. 



EARLY PURPLE CAPE— This is the best variety for our climate. 



It produces large heads of a brownish purple color, very close 



and compact, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 

 NEW WHITE CAPE— Averv desirable variety. Heads medium 



size, close and compact, 'beautiful creamy white color. A sure 



header. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



German, Sprossen-Kohl. French. Chou de 

 Bruxelles. Swedish. Brysscl-kal. 



One ounce of seed for 3.500 plants. 



-They should be treated in 

 like "winter cabbaare or kale. 



all 



CULTURE- 



respects 



DWARF IMPROVED— Heads resemble a lot 

 of very small cabbages growing on a stalk. 

 Very "delicious if cooked the same as cab- 

 bage. Are also very valuable for greens, 

 even after hard frosts, which generally 

 improves the flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. Sc, 

 U lb. 25c. 



