PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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Genera t l^isf 



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Varieties in heavy type are such as we have found to be best adapted for general cultivation, 

 and inexperienced cultivators in doubt which sorts to select, cannot go far wrong in selecting 

 varieties so marked. 



ARTICHOKE, Globe. 



German. Artischoke — French, Artichaut — Spanish, 

 Alcachofa. 



Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant the 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, but as it is a perennial, 

 after being once planted, the beds will remain in bearing for 

 vears. It should be protected in winter by a covering of 

 leaves or coarse manure. 



Large Globe, best for general culture. < Sec cut.) Pki.. 

 10 cts. ; oz. , 40 cts. 



ARTICHOKE (Jerusalem). 



Is entirely different from the True or Globe Artichoke, 

 being grown exclusively for its tubers, which somewhat re- 

 semble Potatoes and are cultivated in a similar manner, 

 only that the rows should be at least four feet apart when 

 grown in strong soils. It is enormously productive, produc- 

 ing 1,500 bushels per acre. It is used mostly in feedingsheep 

 and hogs. In some parts of the Southern States the tops are 

 cut and dried as hay. 



Strong tubers, 25 cts. per quart; Si. 50 per peck; $5.00 per 



bushel. 



A 3 lb. package by mail for $1-00. 



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 or 

 plowed to a depth of at least one foot. Plant in 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 set deep enough so that it will be covered from 

 four to eight inches. In heavy soils the covering must be 

 less than in light soils. After sowing the seeds, tread 

 them firmly in with the feet. For further information re- 

 garding culture of Asparagus, see " Gardening for Profit." 

 If by mail in quantities of J4 '°. and upwards, postage 



must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 Colossal. The best variety, unrivaled in size, productive- 

 ness and qualitv. ( .See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts- ; oz., 10 cts. ; 

 J41b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



Colossal. Two-year-old roots, by express, per 100, $1.00; 



$8.00 per $1,000. 

 Colossal. One-year-old roots by express, per 100, 60 cts.; 



per 1,000, $5.00. 



BEANS, English or Broad. 



German, Garlenbohne.— French, Fire de Marais. —Spanish, 

 Haba. 



This class is very hardy, and should be planted as soon 

 as the soil is in good state in spring. Plant four inches 

 apart and two inches deep, in drills four feet apart. To 

 insure well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the 

 lower pods begin to set. 



Add 30 cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. 

 Early Itlazagan. Very early and hardy, and bears free- 



lv. Pt 20 cts * Qt. 40 cts 

 BROAD WINDSOR. ' Best for general use. Pt.. 25 cts : 



qt.,50cts. 

 Sword Long Pod. 



qt., 40 cts. 



An excellent varietv. Pt. 20 cts 



BEANS, Dwarf or Bush. 



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



A succession of sowings can be made from the first week 

 in May until September. These dates are for the latitude 

 of Sew York ; further south, the sowing must be done 

 earlier; further north later. Phnit 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 inches apart. 

 Add 30 els. per qt. extra if to be sent by mail. Pints furnished 



at quart rates. 

 Parties ordering by the bushel will be supplied at reduced 



rates. 

 Early Feejee. The earliest variety; very prolific. Qt., 



30 cts.; peck, J1.75. 

 EARLY RED VALENTINE. Early, productive, 

 tender, succulent, and of excellent flavor; continues 

 longer in the green state than most of the varieties. 

 Qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75. 

 WHITE VALENTINE. The habit of growth of this 

 variety is very similar to the well-known Red Valen- 

 tine. It is a very prolific bearer, and the fact of the 

 bean itself being white, gives it additional value, as it 

 enables it to be used as a shell bean. Qt., 30 cts.; 

 peck. $1.75. 

 Early China. Rather earlier than the Valentine, but not 

 quite so productive; of good quality. Qt., 30 cts.; 

 peck. Si 75. 

 GALLEGA, OR LARGE REFUGEE. For many 

 years the well-known Refugee Bush Bean has been a 

 standard sort, whether grown for market or for pri- 

 vate use. This variety, Gallega (or, as we should 

 prefer to call it. Large Refugee) is an improved form 

 of the parent variety, being not only much more pro- 

 lific, but both pods and beans are much larger in 

 size than in the old sort. Qt., 30 cts.; peck, Si. 75. 

 EARLY MOHAWK. An excellent early variety; very 

 productive, and of good quality. Qt., 30 cts.; peck, 



LONG YELLOW SIX "WEEKS. Early and prolific ; 

 an excellent variety for general crop. Qt., 30 cts.; 

 peck. $1.75. 



BLACK WAX, OR BUTTER. The pods, when 

 ripe, are of a waxy yellow, transparent, very tender 

 and delicious; an excellent variety. Qt., 35 cts.; 

 peck. J2.25. 



White Seeded Wax. A variety with wax-like pods 

 very similar to the Black Seeded Wax, except in 

 color of seeds. Qt., 35 cts.; peck. §2.25. 



CRYSTAL WHITE "WAX. A beautiful and distinct 

 variety of Bush Bean, of recent introduction. It 

 produces pods of fair size, of exceedingly rich and 

 tender flavor ; in color waxy white, and almost as 

 transparent as glass. It is a stringless variety, very 

 productive, and the pods, though quick to develop. 

 are slow to harden, and thus retain their tenderness 

 on the bush for a long time Qt , o5 cts ; peck, $2.25. 



GOLDEN WAX. A thorough trial of this new sort has 

 shown it to be one of the most valuable acquisiti, ins 

 made in late years to our list of Bush Beans. It is 

 an entirely distinct variety, a week or ten days ear- 

 lier than the Dwarf Black Wax; the pods are large, 

 long and brittle, and entirely stringless. As a Snap 

 Bean it excels all others in richness and tenderness 

 of flavor, and has the further merit of being one of 

 the best Shell Beans grown for winter use. Qt., 35 

 cts ; peck, $2.25. 



Green Flageolet. Qt.. E5 cts.; peck. $2.25. 



Flageolet Wax. Qt., 35 cts. ; peck, $8.25. The Flageolet 

 class are generally classed as string beans ; but the 

 above two sorts are by far the best when used n>- 

 shell varieties, cooked and served like the Lima. 



