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GERMAIN SEED AND PLANT CO. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
GENERAL LIST. 
NOTICE. In ordering seeds please observe that ounce prices will be charged for quantities less than 
one-quarter pound, and pound prices for less than ten pound lots. All vegetable seeds, except where 
otherwise priced, can be supplied in packets at 5c each—50 cents per dozen. We have affixed the 
names of the vegetable seeds in three languages — the first Spanish; second, German; third, French. 
The English name is of course given in the heading. 
ARTICHOKE. 
Alcachofa — Artischoke — Artichaut. 
Drop the seeds early in the spring, 1 inch deep and 3 or 4 inches apart, in 
drills one foot apart. Hoe often and transplant in the following spring to hills 4 
feet apart, setting from 1 to 3 plants in a hill. The soil should be deep, light 
and rich, and the situation open and free from the influence of trees. 
Large Green Globe. —(See cut.) The largest and best. Per oz. 30c; per lb. 
$3.50. 
ASPARAGUS. 
Esparrago— Spargel —Asperge. 
Sow in rows a foot apart. Keep carefully hoed and free from weeds, and 
the plants will be in condition to set out when one year old. The soil 
for the permanent bed should be thoroughly manured and trenched to a 
depth of at least 2 feet. Plant in rows 3 feet apart and 1 foot between 
the plants in the rows; spread the roots well out, and let the crown of 
the plant be covered about 6 or 8 inches when established. Previous 
to sowing the seed, soak in tepid water for 24 hours. 
Barr’s Mammoth. — Very large green variety. Peroz. 10c; per lb. 75c. 
Columbian Mammoth White. —Very large, tender and sweet. Per oz. 
10c; per lb. 75c. 
Conover’s Colossal. — A standard variety, excellent quality and pro¬ 
ductive. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 40c. 
Palmetto. — (See cut.) A large, early variety; very regular and even in 
its growth, and unexcelled for quality and productiveness. Per oz. 
10c; per lb. 75c. 
BEANS. 
All beans ordered by mail will be charged 10c per lb. additional for postage. 
English. Haba — Puff bohne — Feve de Marais. 
Drop early in spring, 3 inches apart, in drills 2 or 3 feet apart. When in full bloom nip an inch or two 
off of each stem. A deep strong loam suits them best. 
Broad Windsor. — Large, productive and of fine quality; best for general!crop. Per lb. 10c; 100 
lbs. $6.00. 
Palmetto Asparagus. 
