!> MAY'S NORTHERN CROWN SEEDS BEST FOR ALL CLIMES < 
Seeds Mailed Postpaid. 
In considering our prices, both of new and standard Garden Seeds, please 
bear in mind that WE PAY THE POSTAGE, by the packet, ounce, one- 
quarter pound, pint and quart. 
Seed in larger quantities sent by express or freight always means pur- 
chaser pays the transportation charges. 
DISCOUNTS 
FOR SEEDS 
IN PACKETS. 
The purchaser may select 30 CENTS WORTH 
EXTRA for Each ONE DOLLAR sent us: Thus, 
any one sending us $1.00 can select seeds in 
packets, amounting to $1.30; for $2.00, seeds 
in packets to the value of $2.60, and so on* 
We guarantee safe delivery of all seeds. 
ARTICHOKE. 
German — Artischoke. Swedish -Artskocka. 
The Globe Artichoke is cultivated for its flower- 
heads, which are cooked like asparagus. Plants set 
in any good soil, with slight covering in ^winter, will 
remain in bearing several years. 
r*1«kA The standard variety. Pkt. 
<jrreen ItIODC i0cts.;oz.30cts.;M lb. $1.00. 
ARTICHOKE ROOTS. 
PJon+Whi+A (See Cut.) The greatest hog 
VJldllt W llltc f 00 d known, attracting much 
attention on account of their great fattening prop- 
erties, over one thousand bushels having been grown 
on one acre. They need not be dug in the fall; the 
hogs should be turned on them and will help them- 
selves by rooting for them. They are also said to 
be a preventive of hog cholera and other diseases; 
highly recommended for milk cows, increasing the 
yield of milk. Three to five bushels will plant an 
acre. They may be planted same as potatoes. 
Plant in April or May, in rows S feet apart, and 
2 feet apart in the row. and cover about 2 inches 
deep Lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.00, by mail postpaid; pk. 
50c, bu. $1.50; bbl. of 3 bu. (enough for acre) 
$3.50. 
How to Grow 
ASPARAGUS 
For Profit or Pleasure, 
MAILED FREE, if ask- 
ed for on Order. 
ASPARAGUS. 
German— Spargel. Swedish — Sparris. 
The Asparagus bed furnishes the first green deli- 
cacy for our table in the spring, is universally pop- 
ular, and requires but little care for its successful 
cultivation. 
Barr's Mammoth. ^SyB^S 
inch in diameter, with few scales; the stalks retain 
their thickness completely up to the top of the 
shoots, and have close round heads. They are 
quick growing, tender and succulent, entirely free 
from woody fiber. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \i lb. 25 
cts.; per lb. 75 cts. 
Conover's Colossal. 3&.*£££i25 
oz. 10 cts.; H lb. 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 
■polmpttn The plants are vigorous in growth, 
Jr dllllcllU. producing large thick dark-green 
shoots with a distinctly pointed tip. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
15 cts., Vi lb. 20 cts. 
Columbian Mammoth White. 
(See Cut.) Furnishes white shoots which stay white 
as long as fit for use, without earthing up or any 
other artificial blanching, and can be absolutely de- 
pended upon to give 80 to 90 per cent of white 
plants from seed. Pkt 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; M lb. 25 
cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Asparagus, Mammoth White. 
BROCCOLI. 
This is a plant bearing heads resembling those of the culiflower, but more hardy, and 
gives excellent results in cool northern localities. 
"Plirnlp Pano Fine heads, nearly as large as those of the Caulif lower, close and solid 
jrmpic VdJJC. of a purplish brown dolc£ Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Heads medium size, compact, of a creamy white color very sweet and 
tender. Pkt. 10 cts.;oz. 30 cts. 
Strong one-year old roots of any of the 
above varieties, 25 for 50- cts. by mail; $1.00 
per 100, $5.00 per 1000 by express at your 
expense. 
Cape. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
Artichoke, Giant White. 
SEEDS 
Brussels Sprouts are highly esteemed for boiling during the late fall and 
winter months. The "sprouts" resemble miniature cabbages growing closely 
on the stalk of the plant. 
TVTcnr'c TTvliiKJ+irtn The manv good qualities of this sort recommend 
llLciy & X/AniUlUUli. j t to market gardeners and others who wish a 
first-class vegetable, that is sure to produce a good crop, and is, at the same 
time, of highest quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; H lb. 75 cts. 
Tlnrorf Tmn A standard variety producing compact heads of fine 
i-f Weill imp. (iua jity. Most delicious and delicate flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. IS cts.; '4 lb. 45 cts.; Ib.SI.S0. 
Half Dwarf Paris Market. LXJ^rlk 
hard sprouts of the finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; X lb. 45 cts.; 
lb. $1.50. 
■-^ Tr~<* f—H Extras are sent with each order. Many are the kind letters we have re- 
j II I j I > eeived from our customers, who were surprised and delighted with the present 
I ^ 1^ ■ ^ I of some new and choice seeds, plants or fruits which were sent them, free of 
^ ^ *— ^ -M— 4 charge. For this season we have several promising Novelties in Annual Flow- 
ers and Choice Vegetables we will distribute in this manner. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
