W. R. Strong Company’s 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST OE 
We examine all new varieties of vegetables, etc., but do not include them in our list 
unless they are proved, after thorough test, to be of superior excellence. We have no 
hesitation in saying that our Seeds cannot be excelled in quality and freshness by any 
other collection. 
The following list will cover all varieties needed for successful gardening : 
Artichoke. 
Culture* — Sow in seed bed early in spr n.!?, in drills 
twelve inches apart. When one year-old transplant to 
permanent bed spaded deep, and dressed with rotten 
manure, ashes and a little 
salt, then plant them about 
two feet apart. The edible 
portion is the undeveloped 
nower heads, which should 
be used before they begin to 
open, and then cut to the 
, ground, for if the flowers ex- 
f and they weaken the plants, 
n the fall cover with manure 
which should be spaded in 
the following spring, taking 
care not to injure the plants 
The crop is the largest and 
best the second year, after which the bed should be re- 
newed by seed or euokers. 
Globe Artichoke. 
Large Globe. 
— the best sort for 
general use. Bods 
large nearly round; 
scales deep green, 
shading to purple, 
very thick and 
fleshy. 
Jerusalem.— A 
hardy and produc- 
tive plant, used for 
pickling and feed- 
ing stock. Strong 
tubers. Per 100 lbs. 
$3 00. 
Asparagus. Jerusalem. 
Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables and would be in uni- 
versal use were it not for the prevalent idea that it is diflioult to grow 
it. There is no vegetable on our list that can be produced so eheaply 
and easily. It delights in a moist, sandy soil, but can be grown in any 
garden by following the directions. A bed 12x40 feet requiring Y5 
&to 100 plants, give an abundant supply for an ordinary family. 
^ Culture. —Beds are usually formed by setting plants one or two 
years old, which can be procured of ns. If yon wish to grow them 
yourself, prepare a light, rich spot early in the spring, and after soaking 
- — •*“® twenty-four hours in warm water, bow in drills one foot apart, 
row When the plants are well up, thin two or three inches in the 
