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H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
SUCCESSFUL SEEDS FOR SOUTHERN GROWERS 
Hastings’ Right Varieties of Right Quality at Right Prices 
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Palmetto Asparagus 
IVlnil I^smember that the prices given in this list include the delivery of all seeds 
oCeUs XOslJItUU iUtlll by the packet, ounce, quarter-pound, pound, pint or quart, except 
■where noted. Send us the amount named in this catalogue, and we guarantee safe delivery by mall in these 
quantities. 
T iLoi-nl Pi-rimiiiinnc Please bear in mind that on seeds in packets and ounces only except Cauliflower 
XilUCJ til 1 I CllllltillS in ounces (DO quarter-pounds, pounds, pints or quarts), the purchaser may select 
25 cents -worth extra on each dollar sent. This does not apply to orders for collections, prices for which are net. 
Urtcl In all cases where the order for seeds amounts to one dollar or more, the 
v>0»l U1 OCllUlllg iTAOllcy cost of postoflice or express money order or cost of registering the letters 
from places that are not money order oflices, may be deducted from the amount. 
Cl,,Trine orders for seeds where the amount is less than 50 cents, we will accept postage stamps in good con- 
oUllllJls dition (one-cent and two-cent stamps preferred) the same as cash, but we would ask those remitting 
stamps to wrap them in oiled paper, if possible, to prevent them sticking together or to the order. 
Evirr-acc Hninc We have obtained from the Southern Express Co. a special express rate on 
OpCljltll XiApic&S Xidlt s seeds shipped from us to our customers. The special rate is equivalent to a 
reduction of about one-third from the regular rates, and on shipments of less than 30 pounds, we can, in most 
cases, ship by express cheaper than by freight. As a rule, we can ship 15 pounds of seeds or a peck of peas, or 
beans, or corn to any point reached by the Southern Express Co. for 35 cents. This does not apply to points on 
the Wells-Fargo, American or Pacifle Express. The cost in those cases will be 35 cents for each company on a 10 
or 15-pound shipment, making a charge of 70c when shipment is handled by two different express companies. 
ALniif H-G. Hastings & Co. give no warranty, either express or implied, as to description. 
.tVUOUl TT dl 1 dUl^ quality, productiveness or any other matter, of any seeds, bulbs or plants they send out. 
and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, 
they are at once to be returned, and any money that may have been paid for them will be refunded. Crops are 
dependent for success or failure on so many things besides the seed that it is Impossible to give any warranty or 
guarantee. This does not mean that we lack confidence in the seeds we sell, but we have absolutely no control 
over the seeds after they leave our house, especially so as to methods of planting, cultivation, season and fertiliz¬ 
ing, all of which are important factors in the success of any crop. If we should warrant or guarantee seeds in 
any way we could be held responsible for the failure of the crop, regardless of cause, and this is a responsibility 
we can not and will not accept. H. G. HASTINGS & CO. 
tJalrriQlI,, A The Palmetto, While an old variety, Is beyond question the best Variety 
XtillUCllO kjCCU for the South. Seed can be sown in either fall or spring, thinly in drills 
one foot apart. When up well, cultivate frequently and continue until the roots have grown for one year. In 
transplanting put the roots 18 inches apart each way and i inches below the surface. Use your richest piece of 
ground and remember that you cannot use too much manure on them. Palmetto is earlier, a better yielder and 
more even and regular in growth than many of the later introductions. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 
20 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
A You save from IJ^ to 2 years’ time in getting your Asparagus bed in 
i XlUUls condition to cut by the use of our splendid large 2-year-old Palmetto 
Asparagus Roots. Plant them this spring and cut good Asparagus next spring. While this is a little more ex- 
pen.sive than planting the seed, yet the time saved and the generally more satisfactory growth makes it well worth 
while to use the roots. 60 roots, 85 cents; 81.50 per 100; postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, per lOo, 76 
cents; per 1,000, S5.00; per 10,000,845.00. 
A A vegetable little known or liked by Americans, but highly prized by the 
AcHXll vIlUllc Akl IICIIUKC French and Italians. This variety is for table use only. Best imported 
French seed. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; % pound, 81.00. 
Jerusalem Artichoke, the Greatest Ho^ Food 
The Southern farmer who grows hogs and does not grow Artichokes 
is neglecting a most important hog-food crop. It is a most valuable food 
for hogs, fattening them quickly, and it is said by many hog raisers that 
a hog fed on artichokes has never been known to have cholera. They 
are fully adapted to Southern plantings, growing and Increasing through 
the entire season. They are grown from tubers, the same as with Irish 
potatoes. It rcQuires 6 bushels to plant an acre. On very rich land they 
have produced 1,000 bushels per acre. Turn the hogs into the field and they will harvest them. Cut the 
tubers to a single eye, planting in March and April in rows 3 feet apart, dropiiing seed every 2 feet in the row. 
I.et grow until fall. Hogs will harvest them all through the winter. Pound, postpaid, 25 cents; 3 pounds, 65 
cents By freight or express, not prepaid, peck, 65 cents; bushel, 82.00; barrel (of about 3 bushels), fe.OO. 
OUR BUSH OR BUNCH BEANS 
FOR SPRING PLANTING 
Jerusalem ArGchoke 
CUT THTTRE in this latitude (Atlanta) sow bush beans from March till September. Continu- 
XiXJ Xj X XI U,X.< ous crops may be grown through the entire summer. In Florida and along the 
Gulf Coast planting may be done earlier, but bush beans will not do well in that section during 
June, July and August, so that spring and fall plantings must be made. Sow in drills 18 inches to 
2 feet apart, dropping a bean every 4 inches and covering 2 inches. Soil should be warm and moist 
for successful germination. When about to bloom draw the earth up around the stem. Keep the 
soil stirred frequently, and as fast as the beans mature pick them off if you want them to stay in 
bearing for a long time. 
.Henderson's Rush Lima (See Pa^e 33) 
HASTINGS’ BIG PACKETS OF BEANS 
It is the rule in almost all mail order seed houses to put up 
packets of beans and peas containing 2 ounces to sell at 10 cents. 
Most of our packets of beans and peas contain 3 1-2 to 4 ounces, 
each, same selling for 10 cents postpaid. In buying from Hastings 
you not only get the best but t-wice as much. 
