The foundation for a good crop is laid by the planting of good seed, without which the time and labor of the planter is lost. 
Growers should remember this when ordering seeds and bear in mind that the difference in cost between good seed and that which 
is not so good, is trifling when compared with the results expected. The raising and harvesting of seed of First Quality involves 
a vast amount of experience and labor and we feel that our FORTY YEARS of experience in this line warrants us in saying that 
the seeds we here^offer are second to none of any sold the world over and the numerous unsolicited testimonials we have received 
prove it. 
PALMETTO ASPARAGUS 
ARTICHOKE 
Alcachofa Artischoke Artichaut 
Sow the seed in beds and then transplant the young plants in hills 3 feet apart each 
way m rich soil. PRICES 
Pkt. Oz. 1 lb 
Large Green Globe. The favorite garden variety. $0.10 $0.35 $3.50 
Plants of Large Green Globe Artichoke. See page 27. 
Jerusalem Artichoke Roots. See page 30. 
ASPARAGUS 
Esparrago Spargel Asperge 
Sow the seed in rows a foot apart. The soil for the permanent 
bed shouldjbe thoroughly manured and trenched to a depth of at 
least 2 feek IfPlant the roots in rows 3 feet apart and 1 foot between 
the plants in the rows; spread the roots out well and let the crown 
of the plant be covered about 6 or 8 inches when established. Pre¬ 
vious to sowing the seed soak in tepid water for 24 hours. 
NOTE—By planting 2-year-old roots a great deal of time and 
labor will be saved. See prices of roots at page 27. 
Palmetto. See Specialties. 
ArgenteuiL |The favorite in the Paris markets and exceedingly 
popular wherever grown in the United States. The stalks 
grow to an enormous size, cook tender, of delicious flavor. ... 
Snowhead. A tender, fine-flavored and productive variety, hav¬ 
ing the advantage over other kinds in that it does not discolor 
when exposed to the sun’s rays. Large white stalks. 
Columbia, Mammoth, Barr’s Mammoth and Conover’s Colossal.. 
.05 
.10 
.75 
.05 
.15 
1.25 
.05 
.25 
2.50 
.05 
.10 
.75 
Yoakum, Texas, June 15, 1909. 
Germain Seed Co. 
I.TT- Los Angeles, Cal. 
Gentlemen:—Last winter I was in Los Angeles. I walked into your store on Main 
St., and bought several dollars worth of different garden seeds, and took them home 
as I came back to Texas, and planted them, and they did better than any Eastern Seeds. 
I have been dealing with several different seed firms in the east, but the se6d from vou 
did the best. 
m have a large truck farm here at Yoakum, turning out several carloads of truck 
annually, shipping to eastern markets, for early market. 
Yours truly, 
JOS. WYSATA. 
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