34 KENDALL AND WHITNEY'S 
VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 
The whole of the seeds enumerated in the following list have been 
selected with the greatest care from the most reliable sources, both in 
this country and Europe. 
Our seed is invariably tested, and nothing is sent out but what we 
know will germinate and prove true to name and description. We have 
endeavored to choose only the best varieties, and such as will give uni- 
versal satisfaction ; but all other known varieties can be supplied when 
required. 
Sow early in April, thinly, in rows, one inch deep and two feet apart. 
The next season plant in drills, two inches deep and two feet apart, 
spreading the roots well out, in ground thoroughly manured and trench- 
ed, at least two feet deep. The seed should be soaked in warm water 
before sowing. 
Oz. Lb. 
Large Purple-Top or Giant 10c. 1.00 
Conover's Colossal, 20c. 2.00 
Giant Asparagus Hoots,— 1 and 2 years per 100, 75c. 1.00 
Conover's Colossal, » 2. 00 
BEET. 
The Beet, in some of its varieties, is universally cultivated, even in 
the smallest gardens, and is used as an esculent in all stages of its 
growth. 
Select for this crop deep and rich, yet rather light and loamy soil, 
which has been well manured during the previous season ; and, if this 
cannot be done, the ground should be trenched two feet deep, and ridd- 
ed up in Autumn. 
For an early supply, sow as soon as the ground can be worked in 
Spring, and the main crop the first week in May ; but for winter use sow 
as late as June. Sow in drills about one inch deep, and from fifteen to 
eighteen inches apart, covering with friable soil, and, if possible, select a 
dry day when the ground is in good working order for putting in the 
seect. 
Thin out when the plants are from two to three inches high, so that 
they may be from six to nine inches apart in the rows, and keep the 
