VEGETABLE SEED DEPARTMENT 
A Word About Good Seeds 
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 in rich soil. . PRICES 
Oz. * lb. 1 lb. 
Large Green Globe. The favorite garden variety.Pkt. 10c $0.35 SI.15 S3.50 
Plants of Large Green Globe Artichoke. See page 31. 
ASPARAGUS 
Esparrago Spargel Asperge 
Sow the seed in rows a foot apart. The soil for the permanent 
bed should be thoroughly manured and trenched to a depth of at 
least 2 feet. Plant 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 31. 
Palmetto. See Specialties .Pkt. 10c 
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. Pkt. 5c 
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.. Pkt. 5c 
ColumbiaMammoth, Barr’s Mammoth and Conover’s Colossal Pkt. 5c 
.15 
.30 
1.00* 
.15 
.50 
1.25 
.25 
.80 
2.50 
.10 
.25 
.85 
GERMAIN’S SEEDS ARE GOOD EVERYWHERE 
HAKALAU, HAWAII, H. I. 
GERMAIN SEED CO., Los Angeles, Cal. 
Gentlemen: 
I got vegetable seeds from you last year, and wish to 
say they were away ahead of any I’ve got from the States before. 
Had splendid results from all seed sent. Your seed seems to be 
the seed for Hawaii. Respectfully. 
L. H. THOMPSON. 
January 3d, 1910. 
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