Drsgr's List 



OF' 



KEBIJIBBE VEGETJIBIiE 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. 



Artischoke, Ger. Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Sp. 



Sow early in April, in rich 

 soil, iii drills 1 inch deep, 

 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 30 cts. per qt. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Sparge', Ger. A*pcrge, Fr. Espdrragos, Sp. 



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 approach of winter 

 cover with manure or com- 

 post; fork ihe beds early in 

 spring, and apply a dressing 

 of salt. Cut for use the second 

 year, after planting in per- 

 Colossal Asparagus. manent bed. 



Conover's Colossal. 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 $1.50 per 100. 



BEANS. 



English Dwarf. 



Gartenbohnen, Ger. Five de Marais, Fr. Habas, 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 the 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. 



BEHNS. 



Bush, Dwarf, or Snap-Short. 



Buschbohnen, Ger. Haricot Nain, Fr. Habas b Frijo- 

 lenano, Sp. 



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

 bear the 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 PODS. 



Improved Red Valentine Bean. 



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 frost; also good for autumn 

 pickling. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 25 cts., peck $1.50. 



Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Hardy and prolific 

 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. 10 

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



We pay postage on all seeds ordered by the packet or ounce. On quarter pounds or over, customers must add postage 

 to Catalogue price at the rate of 1 cent per ounce. 



Add to price of Beans and Peas 30 cents per quart or fraction thereof, to cover postage. 



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