ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
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General List of Highest Grade Vegetable Seeds 
It has always been our endeavor to list only sorts of vegetable seeds as. from our tests and experi¬ 
ence, we have found to be of superior merit. In many instances, we have stricken out varieties that 
were out of date, but have always listed a superior sort that we could honestly recommend as better for 
the home garden as well as for the market gardener. 
Artichoke 
Seed may be planted during March or April in 
seed bed arranged so that the young plants can be 
given protection until danger of frost is past. 
When large enough to transplant they should be 
set in rows about 4 feet apart and about 2 feet 
apart in the row. In localities where winter tem¬ 
peratures are not severe such plants will produce 
a crop of buds the second year. Where winters 
are severe they must be mulched with a heavy 
dressing of leaves or straw to thoroughly protect 
the crowns. 
Note: The seed we offer is of the true Artichoke 
and should not be confused with the Jerusalem 
Artichoke. 
Green Globe. The plants of medium height with 
large, thistle-like, medium deep green foliage. 
The edible buds or flower heads are deep green, 
globe-shaped or ovoid. The fleshy bud scales are 
moderately broad and full at base and are re¬ 
garded as a delicacy. Pkt., 10c; oz,, 35c; % lb., 
$1.25. 
Asparagus 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill. 
When starting the bed from seed it is advisable 
to soak the seed for 24 hours before planting. This 
makes germination more rapid and certain. Sow 
in spring in rows about 18 inches apart, allowing 
15 to 20 seeds to the foot. Cover 2 inches deep. 
When plants are well established, thin to about an 
inch apart. The plants will be ready to set in a 
permanent bed the following spring. 
Mary Washington. A strain selected from Martha 
Washington. It is a little earlier. The shoots are 
slightly ovoid in shape, firm and tender and 
richly flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c: 
1 lb., 90c. 
Martha Washington. The shoots of this vigorous 
and prolific variety are large, deep green tinged 
with purple at the tips, and are resistant to 
Asparagus Rust. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 15c; % lb., 35c; 
1 lb., 90c. 
Palmetto. A reliable, 
early maturing and 
prolific variety. It is 
highly esteemed for its 
very large, tender, deep 
green shoots which are 
produced in abundance. 
Pkt.. 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 
lb., 30c: 1 lb., 75c. 
Asparagus 
Culture 
A reliable book 
on planting, culti¬ 
vating, cutting and 
use of asparagus. 
Price, $1.10, post¬ 
paid. 
Asparagus Roots 
(By parcel post, 5c per dozen extra). 
Culture: When planting roots for the permanent 
bed the soil should be worked to a depth of 16 or 
18 inches and a liberal dressing of stable manure 
or peat moss and a good fertilizer applied. Make 
trenches about 4 inches deep and 6 inches wide 
and place the roots, crown up, about 18 inches 
apart, being careful to spread them in a flat posi¬ 
tion. Leave the rows at least 4 feet apart. Early in 
the spring spade in a liberal dressing of manure 
between the rows and apply about 2 pounds of 
ammonium sulphate to 1500 square feet. Aspara¬ 
gus should not be cut until the second year. 
Washington (Rust-Proof). Extra choice, 2-year 
roots. 25c per doz.; 4 doz. for 80c; 1000 for $8.00. 
Accessories 
Asparagus Tape. No. 21. Fast red, in 1000-yard 
spools. $2.95. 
Asparagus Tape. Fast blue, in 1000-yard spools. 
$2.95. 
Asparagus Knife. Highest grade crucible steel, 
highly polished blade. 7% inches long, 1 y 4 -inch 
blade. 60c each. 
Jute Twine. For tying asparagus, 2- and 3-ply; 
soft and pliable. Per %-lb. ball, 20c. 
Cotton Twine. For tying asparagus, 3- and 4-ply; 
Best grade. Per ball, 10c; bag, 5 lbs., $2.35. 
Asparagus Salt. Applied in the spring for de¬ 
stroying weeds, 800 lbs. per acre. $2.00 per 100 
lbs. 
Sulphate of Ammonia, a wonderful fertilizer for 
asparagus. Guaranteed 25% per cent ammonia; 
highly concentrated, use 600 lbs. per acre. Per 
100 lbs., $4.00. 
Nitrate of Soda. Carries nothing but nitrogen 
(ammonia)—no phosphoric acid or potash. It is 
highly stimulating; use 800 lbs. per acre. 10 
lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25. 
Mary Washington 
Asparagus. 
