SEEDS AND IMPLEMENTS 



Select Vegetable Seeds 



GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR 



MARKET GARDENERS AND TRUCKERS 



AND THEREFORE THE BEST FOR PRIVATE USE 



IN presenting this our 1914 Catalogue to our patrons and friends we wish to thank them for the very liberal 

 support they have accorded us during the past years, and trust they will favor us with their patronage 

 in the future. The flattering reports received from customers about the quality of our seeds have been very 

 gratifying. 



While we do not set apart any part of our Catalogue especially for novelties in the seed line, we wish to 

 call attention to the items that are deserving exceptional mention. 



ARTICHOKE 



The seed we offer is that of the true artichoke which is a very popular vegetable in Europe. In it the edible portion is the thickened 

 scales at the base of the flower heads or buds. The plant is very different from what is known in America as Artichoke or Jerusalem Arti- 

 choke, in which the edible portion is the tuber. 



In February or March sow and transplant in hotbeds so as to give plenty of room until danger of frost is over. Then set in very rich, 

 well drained soil in rows four feet apart and two feet apart in the row. The plants can be raised in seed beds out of doors but in that 

 case will not be likely to produce heads the first year. Late in the fall cut off the old tops and thoroughly protect the crowns with leaves 

 or straw to prevent severe freezing. The second year thin the starting shoots to three of the best, which will commence to form heads 

 about July 1st. The plants may also be blanched like Cardoons. This is done by cutting back the stems close to the ground in July, 

 the rapidly growing shoots which then start up may be tied and blanched like celery. As artichoke plants do not yield satisfactorily 

 after throe or four years, it is best to start a new plantation as often as once in three years, 



ASPARAGUS 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. 



CULTURE. — Sow in April or May, 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 18 inches. On 

 the approach of winter, cover with manure or compost; fork the beds early in 

 spring and apply a dressing of salt or kainit at the rate of 600 pounds an acre. 

 Cut for use the second year after planting. 



PALMETTO. — A very early maturing and prolific variety, producing an 

 abundance of very large, deep green shoots of the best quality. SEED — Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, 10c. \ pound, 20c. Pound 60c. ROOTS— 75 c. per 100; S5.00 per 

 1000. 



CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.— This sort is one of the largest and most exten- 

 sively used green varieties. Shoots bright green, sometimes tinged with purple 

 at the top, very tender and of the best qualitv. SEED — Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 10c. \ pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. ROOTS— 75c. ner 100; S5.00 per 1000. 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.-Introduced by us in 1893. Furnishes 

 shoots of exceptionally large size and of superior tenderness and flavor. Color 

 clear white until four to six inches above the surface. A large proportion of the 

 seeds will produce white shoots and the green ones can be easily rejected when 

 setting out the permanent bed. SEED — Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. j pound, 25c. 

 Pound, 75c. ROOTS— 85c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



ASPARAGUS KNIVES.— 30c. each. By mail, 35c. each. 



PALMETO ASPARAGUS 



