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GERM A IIS FE UIT COMPANY’S 
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 — 50c 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. 
Largo Green Globe. 
ARTICHOKE. 
Alcachofa — Artischoke — Artichaut.. 
Drop the seeds early in the spring, 1 inch deep and 3 or 4 inches apart, in 
drills 1 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. 
Ijargce Green Globe* — (See cut.) The largest and best. Per oz. 30c; 
per lb. $3.50. 
ASPARAGUS. 
Isparrago — Spargel — Asperge 
Sow 
weeds, 
old. 1 
in rows a foot apart. Keep carefully hoed and clear from 
and the plants will be in condition to set out when one year 
he 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 (> or 8 inches when es¬ 
tablished. Previous to sowing the seed, soak in 
tepid water for 24 hours. 
Columbia n Mammoth White. —-Very 
large, tender and sweet. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 75c. 
Conover’s Colossal. —(See cut.) A standard 
variety, excellent quality and productive. Per 
; per lb. 40c. 
[Conover's Colossal. 
Oz. 10c 
Palmetto Asparagus. 
Palmetto. — (See cut.) A large, early variety; very regular and even in its growth, and unex¬ 
celled for quality and productiveness. Per oz. 10c: per lb. 75c. 
The Germain Fruit Company does not trade on its established reputation, but keeps up the excel¬ 
lent quality of its seeds from year to year. 
