PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 51 



Genual List of Select fegetaW© Seeds. 



We forward all Vegetable Seeds named in this List free by mail, on receipt of 

 prices annexed, excepting Peas and Beans, for wbich fifteen cents per quart must be 

 added to Catalogue price, for mailing ; and Corn and Onion Sets, for wbich ten cents 

 per quart must be added. 



To accommodate those who require only very small quantities, we put up in five centpackels 

 such seeds as are priced at twenty cents per ounce and under, and ten cent packets of such as 

 are priced twenty five to fifty cents per ounce. 



ARTICHOKE. 



German, Artischoke. — French, Artichaut. — Spanish, Alcachofa. 

 Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant tbe following spring to permanent beds, 

 in rows (or hills) three feet apart, and two feet between the plants. The plantation 

 the first season will only give a partial crop, bat as it is a perennial, after being once 

 planted, the bed will remain in bearing for years. It requires a deep rich loam, and 

 should be protected in winter by a covering of leaves or coarse manure. 

 Large Globe, best for general culture Per pkt . . 10c. Per oz . . 40c. 



ASPARAGUS. 



German, Spargel. — French, Asperge. — Spanish, Esparragos. 



Sow early in spring, as soon as the ground will admit of working, in rows, a foot 

 apart. Keep carefully hoed, and clear from weeds, and the plants will be in condition 

 to set out the succeeding spring. The soil for the permanent beds should be thoroughly 

 manured, and trenched to a depth of at least two feet. Plant iu rows, three feet 

 apart, and one foot between the plants in the rows? spread the roots well out, and let 

 the crown of the plant be covert d about six or eight inches when established. Previous 

 to sowing the seeds, soak in tepid water for twenty-four hours. 



For further information regarding culture of Asparagus, see "Gardening for Profit." 



Per oz. H lb. lb. 



Large Purple Top 10c. 25c. 75c. 



Colossal - - - 15c. 50c. $125 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



Colossal. Two-year old roots $ I 50 per 100, $12 per 1000 



One-year old roots 100 ■" 8 u 



Giant or Purple-Top. Two-year old roots 100 " 8 " 



Larger quantities at special rates. 



BEANS-ENGLISH or BROAD. 



German, Garienbohne. — French, Feve de Marais — Spanish, Haba. 

 This class is very hardy, and should be planted as soou as tbe soil is in good state 

 in spring. Plant four inches apart and two inches deep, in drills four feet asunder. 

 To insure well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. 



{By Mail, fifteen cents per quart additional,) 



Per pt. Per qt. 



Early Mazagan. Very early and hardy, and bears freely 20c. 40c. 



Broad Windsor. Best for general use 20c. 40c. 



Sword Long-Pod. An excellent variety 20c. 40c. 



BEANS-DWARF pr BUSH. 



German, Bohne. — French, Haricot. — Spanish, Frijorenano. 

 A succession of sowings can be made from the first week in May until September. 

 Plant in drills about two inches deep, and from eighteen inches to two feet apart ; 

 according to the richness of the soil; the poorer the soil the closer they can be planted; 

 the plants should be about three incbes apart. 



{Fifteen cents per quart additional, by mail.) 



Per qt. Peck. Bush. 



Early Valentine. Early, productive, tender, succulent, and of 

 excellent flavor ; continues longer in the green state than 



most of the varieties 30c. $175 $6 00 



Early Mohawk. This variety is the most suitable for northern 

 latitudes, as it is less susceptible of injury from cold than 



most of the others; very productive and of good quality 30c. 175 6 00 

 Early China. Rather earlier than the preceding, but not quite 



so productive ; of good quality 25c. 150 5 00 



