Vegetable Seeds 
We offer in this depai tment all of the really desirable varieties known, a host of worthless sorts having- 
been discarded. Great care has been exercised to avoid listing the same variety under different names, a 
rei)rehensible practice resorted to in many seed catalogues. Lengthy and enthusiastic descriptions have also 
been omitted, as they confuse rather than edify. Customers should bear in mind that all seeds are care- 
fully tested before being .sent out. 
WHOLESALE. Market-gardeners, public institutions and clubs who use seeds in large quantities will 
save money by writing for special quotations. It is no trouble to give estimates or information. 
POSTAGE. Postage is prepaid by us when the order is for packets and ounces, but on ordeis of 
lialf-pound and upwards, postage at the rate of 8 cts. a pound nmst be added to catalogue prices. Wlicn 
postage is not inclosed for such orders a sufficient quantity of seed will be deducted to cover the deficiency. 
This avoids the opening of numerous small accounts. 
DISCOUNTS. OPf all ORDERS for SEEDS IN PACKETS the purchaser may select TWENTY- 
CENTS' WORTH EXTRA FOR EACH ONE DOLLAR sent us. Thus, any one sending $1.00 can 
select seeds in packets amounting to $1.20; for $2.00, seeds in packets to the value of $2.40, and 
so on. All seeds offered can be had in 5 cent packages, except where noted. 
Artichokes 
Artichaut. Artichoke. Eleachofa. 
One ounce will produce five hundred plants. Sow in drills one foot apart and one inch deep, in moist 
rich soil, and transplant to permanent beds, allowing a space of three feet between the rows and four feet 
between each plant. Liberal treatment will insure fine heads; and when once established the plants bear for 
many years. 
Large Green Globe. The best for general cultivation, per or.., $.2.5; |)er jib., $.80; per lb. 
Strong, two-year-old roots of this variety, per doz., $2.00. 
, $3.00. 
Tuberous= Rooted Artichokes 
The.se are entirely distinct from the (ilobe .Vrtichoke and are grown ex.lusivelv for their lar-e tuberous 
(potato-like) roots. " " 
Jerusalem Artichokes. Well known throughout the country. The roots are esteemed for pickling- are a 
100 Ibt iro.00. " ^'^^^'^ding one thousand bushell ,h r acn" pV^ 
Asparagus 
Asperge. Spargel. Asparrago. 
One ounce will produce six hundred plants, and .sow sixtv feet ofdrill. Sow i'l 
lows a foot apart. ICeep carefully hoed and clear from weeds, and the plant < 
will be in coiiditi.m to set out when one year old. The soil for the permanent 
beds should be thoroughly mamired and trenched to a depth of at lea.st two feet. 
Plant in rows three feet apart, and one foot between the plants in the rows; sprea.l 
the roots well out, and let the crown of the plant be covered about six or ei»'lit 
inches when established. Previous to sowing the seeds, soak in tepid waterlor 
twenty-four hours. 
Conover's Colossal. A ''"-gc, early variety; the best for general nse, per.,/.., 
$.10; per ^Ib., $.25; per lb., $.(«). > i > 
ASPARAGUS. Two-year old roots, per 100, $-2.00; per 1,000, $10.00. 
Palmetto. A recent introduction; more productive than the preecediug, and .,f a bright green color, per 
oz., $.10; per {lb., $..iO; per lb., $.90. = » > i 
Two-year old roots, per 100, $2.25; per 1,000, $12.50. 
If rools are ordered by mail, add 50 centa per hundred for postage. 
All packets In this Catalogue are 5 cents, except where noted 
