j^MATElffl ^fULTIVATOK'S 



ASPARAGUS (Asparagus Officinalis). 

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



This universal vegetable is supposed to be a native of Great Britain, where it is found on 

 Ihe banks of sandy soil contiguous to the sea, growing luxuriantly under the salt breezes. 



There are, it is said, several varieties of Aspara- 

 gus; but the difference mainly arises from the 

 nature of the soil. 



Culture. — Sow the seed early in spring, one 

 inch deep, and three or four inches apart, in row s 

 one foot apart. When two years old, they may be 

 transplanted into permanent" beds, the plants placed 

 a foot apart in each direction, and at least four 

 inches beneath the surface. 



To make it " Giant," be particular to select for 

 the bed warm rich soil. Trench it at least eigh- 

 teen inches deep, working in six inches or more 

 depth of well-rotted manure. Every fall cover the 

 bed with manure, and in spring dig it in lightly, 

 care being taken not to disturb the roots. 



per oz. 



Giant Purple top. Grows to a good size; 



excellent. Per pkt., 5 . . .10 



Conover's Colossal. A European varie- 

 ty, Introduced several years since, 

 whirh, by a careful selection of seeds 

 from the most vigorous shoots, has 

 been wonderfully improved both in 

 size and quality, in point of which it 

 surpasses all other varieties in culti- 

 vation. Per pkt., 5. per lb $100. . .10 



ENGLISH BEAN (Faija Vulgaris). 



German, Gartcnbohne. — French, Fere de Marais. 

 — Spanish, Haba. 

 The following varieties are much grown in Eng- 

 land, but find little favor in this country. 



Culture. — Sow as early as the ground will ad- 

 mit, in rows two feet apart, and three inches apart 

 in the rows. They will come sooner into bearing 

 if the tops of the plants are pinched off as soon as 

 they are in full bloom. Succeed best in a deep, 

 strong, loam}* soil. 



By Mail, 15 cents a pint extra, per qt. 

 Early Mazagan. From Mazagan, on the 

 coast of Africa, is one of the hardiest 

 sorts now in cultivation. Stems from 

 two to three feet high . . . .35 

 Bioad Windsor. This familiar sort is 

 much esteemed and extensively cul- 

 tivated, remaining fit for use longer 

 than any other variety. A sure 

 bearer 40 



BEANS, Bush (Phaseolus Vulgaris). 

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

 Frijolenano. 



The plants of this class vary from a foot to two 

 feet in height. They require no stake or pole for 

 their support. 



By Mail, 15 cents a pint extra. per qt. 

 Early Yellow Six Weeks. Excellent for 



string or shell ; one of the earliest . .80 

 Early Turtle Soup. Much esteemed, when 



dry, for cooking 30 



All Beans, 1£ cents per pkt. 



