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BEST MARKET GARDENER'S STOCK AND PERFECT GERMINATION 



ASPARAGUS (Spar g ei) 



CULTURE. Sow the seeds thinly in rows 1 foot apart in April or May (4 to 5 

 lbs. to the acre), and keep down all weeds. To secure strong, healthy plants, thin 

 the seedlings to 3 or 4 inches in the rows, saving only the strongest. The one-year- 

 old plants should be set out in spring in rich, sandy loam, dug 18 inches deep, into 

 which has been worked plenty of well-rotted manure. If a stiff clay soil Is all that 

 can be had, add plenty of sand and sifted coal ashes to loosen it up, and also see 

 that it is well underdrained. In planting for private use, set out in beds of 5 feet 

 wide, three rows in a bed. the outer being each 1 foot from the edge, and allow 12 

 inches in the rows. Set the plants from 4 to 6 inches below the surface. If set out 

 In autumn, top-dress with 6 inches of manure. For market, on a large scale, set out 

 5 by 1V4 feet. Every fall apply a good dressing of coarse manure, after the tops 

 have been cut. and In spring fork in. Never cut too closely. The roots need the 

 benefit of some foliage during the year, else they will weaken and die. Slugs are 

 easily destroyed by applying air-slaked lime. 

 Add 8c per lb. if to go by mail. Packages and K-lbs. mailed free. 



COLOSSAL. — The approved standard sort. The famous Argenteuil of the 

 French is identical with it Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



COLUMBIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A new variety, producing white stalks 

 of large size and tine quality. A valuable introduction. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cent-; I4 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents, 



NEW PALMETTO. It is very early, large yiclder, and very regular and 

 even in its growth; average bunches contain 15 shoots, measuring 13}4 inches 

 in circumference, and weigh 2 pounds It is equally well adapted for all sec- 

 tions. Its quality is unequaled. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; J4 pound, 15 cents; 

 pound, 40 cents. 



ARGENTEUIL. This attractive variety is largely grown in France for Paris 

 market, and is greatly admired. The stalk grows to a mammoth size, some- 

 times weighing as much as 4 ounces each. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 % pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 

 Plant either in fall or spring. By mail, 50c per 100 extra. 



Per 50 Per 100 Per 1000 



COLOSSAL.— 2-year-old roots $0.40 $0.75 $4.50 



PALMETTO.— 2-year-old roots 0.40 0.75 4.00 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.— A tine sort, 



with large, white shoots, 2-year-old roots 0.40 0.75 4.50 



GREEN POD BUSH BEANS 



CULTURE. — About the first of May, if th* ground is perfectly warm, select 



BOHNEN 



warm, dry. sheltered spot; 

 slightly: make drills 2 inches deep and 18 inches to 2 feet" apart; drop the beans 3 inches apart in the drills, and cover not 



dig and manure 

 not 

 Add 



more than 2 inches deep. Hoe well in dry weather to keepdown the weeds. Sow every two weeks for a succession 

 15 cents per quart extra if to be sent by "mall. One quart to every 400 feet of drill. Two bushels to the acre. 



BLACK VALENTINE. Popular in the South on acount of its blight-resisting qualities. Matures early, producing 

 long, round, straight pod-, which are tender when young. Price: Pint, 10 cents; quart, 20 cents; gallon, 65 cents; 

 peck, $1.15; bushel. $4.00. 



KING OF EARLY BEANS. This new Bean is fast becoming a leader. Its earliness, beauty, productiveness and 

 hardiness is fast making it a leader. See full description in novelties. Price, pt., 10c; qt., 20c; gal., 65c; pk., $1.15; 

 bushel, $4.00. 



HOPKINS EARLIEST RED VALENTINE BEANS. Are the earliest and most prolific round podded Beans that 

 have ever been placed in the grower's hands. We secured this very superior stock from a farmer in the State of New 

 York, who, after years of greatest effort and determination, produced what has been since termed Hopkin's Valentines. 

 It comes into bearing earlier than the old stock of Valentines, is a wonderful producer and a perfect shipper. Packet, 

 10 cents; quart, 20 cents; gallon, 60 cents; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75 



BOLGIANO'S EARLIEST RED VALENTINE BEANS. 

 Our stock of this very superior Bean has been carefully built 

 up to satisfy a most critical market gardener's trade, which 

 trade we cater to. It is ready for picking in 35 days from 

 planting — ten days earlier than the ordinary Red Valentine 

 Beans. Canners use them because they are always tender and 

 have beautiful round green pods. Packt, 5c; pint, 10c; quart, 

 20c: gallon, 60c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. 



STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A most valuable addition to 

 our green podded sorts. The vine is vigorous, spreading and 

 very productive. The pods are larger and a little earlier than 

 those of the Red Valentine, but are quite as fleshy, of equally 

 high quality and remain crisp and tender longer. Seed yellow- 

 ish-brown in color. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 15 cents; quart, 25 

 cents; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. 



Half bushels will be supplied at bushel rates. 

 EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. Pt. Qt. Gal. Pk. Bu. 

 very productive; two weeks 



earlier than Late Refugee $0.10 $0.20 $0.60 $1.00 $3.50 



REFUGEE, or 1,000 TO ONE. 

 Medium early, hardy, productive. .10 .20 .60 1.00 3.50 



EARLY MOHAWK. Very 

 early and hardy; long, flat, 



straight pods 10 .20 .60 1.00 3.50 



DWARF HORTICULTURAL. 

 Very productive, pods medium 



length with splashes of red 15 .25 .75 1.15 4.50 



NAVY BEANS. Use as dried 

 winter beans 10 .20 .50 .90 3.00 Extra Early Red Valentine 



