Asparagus Chicory. 



IT1 HIS new vegetable, which has lately been introduced 

 / I ) from France, will become universally popular when 

 * I once fully known and rightly understood. Aside 

 > from its valuable qualities as an appetizing table 

 vegetable, it possesses such important medicinal proper- 

 ties which should endear it to the hearts of everyone,espec- 

 ially to those having an exhausted constitution or weak 

 nerves. The Asparagus Chicory is allied to the celeriac 

 family, and can be grown with little trouble or care. It 

 produces a large quantity of short stems, which, when 

 cut, are produced again in a short time. The benefit de- 

 rived from the use of these stems by persons troubled 

 with stomach disease or weak digestion, is said to be re- 

 markable. It has been recommended for this purpose by 

 some of our best physicians, and is said by some to be a 

 sure cure for dyspepsia. The leaves, when boiled, make 

 a most delicious and wholesome salad. It can also be 

 eaten raw the same as Celery, and is preferred, by many, 

 to that delicious vegetable. When wanted to be used in 

 this way, it can be blanched and made very tender by 

 simply covering the stems with straw or leaves. Another 

 way, practiced by many, is to tie the tops together in a 

 bunch with a string when fully or partiall y grown. In this 

 way the stems will become white and tender, and remain a 

 long time in good eating condition. It can be kept all Win- 

 ter in the cellar, the same as Celery. No garden is com- 

 plete without this valuable and most excellent medicinal 

 plant. Electros free with orders for two pounds or over. 

 Trade price, per pound, $1.50. 



Yautier's Heto Golden Hearty 



This is an improved strain of Golden Heart, growing 

 much larger, and as a keeper has no equal. It has 

 been raised and perfected by Mr. Charles H. Vautie-r, 

 one of our best known market gardeners ; his Celery 

 always commands the highest price in market. Stock 

 of seed limited. This is the first season we have had 

 sufficient seed to offer to the trade. Mr. H. A. Dreer 

 has catalogued it for a number of years, retailing 

 the seed at $4.00 per pound. Electros free. 



Trade price, per pound, §2.25. 



Electros free with orders for two pounds or more. 

 Two styles to select from. Owing to the unfavorable 

 season, our stock is quite limited. Fully 50 per cent, 

 of our seed blew out in cleaning, being so light. 

 Trade price, per pound, $3.00. 



GOLDEN DRESDEN RADISH. 



The tops are very scant and admit the closest 

 planting. The flesh is crisp, white, juicy and of the 

 finest flavor. Suitable either for growing in the open 

 ground or forcing. 



Trade price, per pound, $.50. 



J\)e flew Imperial or lpi)Q 5tai}diQ<5 \[a\e. 



A beautifully curled and crimpled sort, selected 

 by a Philadelphia market gardener. Of strong, vig- 

 orous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color and 

 very attractive in appearance. It is superior to all 

 other sorts, and will stand longer without shooting to 

 seed than any other variety. Height about two feet. 



This variety Messrs. Johnson & Stokes, and Mr. 

 H. A. Dreer have listed for several years, the demand 

 always exceeding the supply. Our seed has been 

 carefull)- grown and will please the most critical 

 market gardener. Electros free. 



Trade price, per pound, 40 cents. 

 100 pounds, $35.00. 



Address all 



orders to 



H._G. paast & CO. 



Woodlawn Seed Farms 

 1300 Acres 



64 and 66 N. Front Street, 

 100 Arch Street, 



Philadelphia, Pa 



