Vegetable Seeds 
NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES 
Embracing all the best sorts in cultivation, with directions for their culture 
IMPORTANT. —Market-gardeners, public institutions, and clubs who use seeds in large quantities 
will save money by writing us for special quotations. We are glad to give estimates or information. 
Half-pounds supplied at pound rates, half-pecks at peck rates, half-bushels at bushel rates 
ARTICHOKE 
French, Artichaut. German, 2frtif$ocfe. 
Spanish, Alcachofa. 
Culture. —One ounce will produce 500 plants. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 2 inches deep, in moist, 
rich soil, and transplant to permanent beds, allowing 
a space of 3 feet between the rows and 4 feet between 
each plant. Liberal treatment will insure fine heads. 
Large Green Globe. The best for general culti¬ 
vation. Oz. 30 cts., %\b. 
$i, lb. $3.50. 
ASPARAGUS 
French, Asperge. 
German, ©pctrgel. 
Spanish, Esparrago. 
Culture. —One ounce 
will produce 600 plants and 
sow 60 feet of drill. Beds are usually formed by setting out 2- or 3-year-old 
roots, but if you wish to raise from seed, sow in drills 18 inches apart and 1% 
inches deep ; thin early, leaving 15 inches between the plants. At one or two 
years old transplant to permanent beds, well manured and thoroughly trenched 
to the depth of 2 feet. Set the plants in rows 3 to 4 feet apart and 2 feet dis¬ 
tant in the rows, carefully spreading out the roots and covering from 6 to 8 
inches. Every fall apply a good dressing of thoroughly decomposed manure, 
and in spring fork this in thoroughly. A dressing of coarse salt, given once a 
year at the rate of 2 pounds to the square yard, will be beneficial. Cutting 
may commence the third year from sowing. 
Early French Giant. A large, early variety; the best for general use. 
Oz. 10 cts., %Vo. 35 cts., lb. $1. Two-year-old roots, $1 per 100, $8 per 
1,000. v 
Falmetto. A recent introduction ; very productive, and of a bright green 
color. Oz. 10 cts., J X\b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. Two-year-old roots, $1 per 
100, $8 per 1,000. 
JBSt *if roots are ordered by mail, add 50 cts. per IOO for postage. 
All packets In this Catalogue are 5 cents, except where noted 
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