ESTABLISHED 1828 
BUIST’S VEGETABLE SEEDS 
General Descriptive List 
ARTICHOKE 
Large Green Globe —The heads only of this vegetable are used. Sow early in Spring in 
rows 3 inches apart. When one year old, transplant to 2 feet apart each way. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 45c; 14 lb., #1.50. 
ASPARAGUS 
Sow early in spring 2 inches deep in rows 2 feet apart. 
When plants are one or two years old, transplant into perma' 
nent bed about 10 to 14 inches deep in furrows 4 to 5 feet 
apart and 2 feet between the plants. Cover with about 3 
inches of soil, and as the plants grow gradually fill the trench 
to the surface. Deep loamy soil, thoroughly cultivated and 
heavily manured, is required for permanent bed. 
Mary Washington —This variety is the result of careful 
breeding to produce a rust'resisting vigorous strain of Giant 
Asparagus. Plants produce long, thick, heavy stalks of a dark 
green color, delicious in flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; 
lb., #1.00. 
Roots —-Strong roots of the Washington variety, #1.25 per 
50; #2.00 per 100, postpaid; by express or freight, #1.75 per 
100; #12.00 per 1000. 
Palmetto —A very early and prolific variety, producing an 
abundance of large, deep green shoots delicious in flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Asparagus Roots —Strong roots of above ready after March 
1st, 90c per 50; #1.75 per 100, postpaid; by express or freight, 
#1.50 per 100; #10.00 per 1000. 
Mary Washington Asparagus 
