'Vegetable Seeds Seneral JSist 
Uhe SBest Seeds that Srow, and a JBist of Varieties it SPays to Srow 
X the following pages we have endeavored to list the cream of all varieties known, weed¬ 
ing out many that are still advertised by other seedsmen, but which our extended tests 
at Floracroft Trial Grounds have proven to us are unworthy of cultivation. We 
take great pains each season to inform ourselves fully as to the real merits of everything 
offered as new or superior, and our customers may rest assured that if any much-lauded 
variety is not found in our Manual, the probability is much greater that we have tested 
it and found it of little or no value, than 'that it is unknown to us. It is our constant 
aim thus to gain and hold the contidence of all customers. 
Customers frequently write us that our packets contain twice 
cL^Cirge^ \jlx.CCl OChGlS as much seed as those obtained from other houses; yet, not- 
— —. withstanding our very liberal premiums on seeds in 
packets and ounces, as announced on the opposite page, we shall still continue to put up, with our 
standard gauges, the same liberal-sizecl packets of seed for which our house has always been 
noted. We have always found the liberal treatment of our customers to be one of the best paying 
features of our business. 
Artichoke 
Asparagus 
As ii table vegetable the Artichoke deserves to be more 
generally cultivated. The part eaten is the flower head, 
which is used before it begins to open, and cooked in much 
the same way as asparagus. 
Large Green Globe. Pkt M 10c*.: oz., 30c.; lb., 83.00. 
Artichoke Roots for hog feed will be found under 
" Farm Seeds.” Peck, 81.00; bush., S3.u0; bbl., 87.50. 
MX STALKS OP DONALD’S PI.MIRA. WEI^niXO 30 orXM>. 
Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables, and 
would be in universal use were it not lor the prevalent idea 
that it is difllcult to grow. We think this is a mistake, and 
that no vegetable on our list can be produced so cheaply and 
easily. (Directions for planting and culture will be found in 
our new book, “ FAILu GARDENING/’ which can be luid 
for the asking. See page 13.) Abed 12x40 feet, requiring 
about 100 roots, will give an abundant supply for an ordin¬ 
ary family. One ounce of seed will sow *10 feet of row; 7,200 
roots will plant an acre. 
DONALD’S ELMIRA ASPARAGUS. This new 
asparagus, first introduced by us, has attracted much atten¬ 
tion throughout the country. It was originated by Mr. A. 
Donald, a prominent market gardener of Elmira, lie has 
always realized handsome prices, and, although a large 
grower, was unable to supply half the demand. The 
delieate green color is notably dillercnt from either the 
famous Harr’s Philadelphia Mammoth or Palmetto, while 
the stalks are more tender and succulent. Its mammoth 
size can be realized from the fact that in whole crops a bunch 
of twelve stalks will average three to four pounds in weight. 
It requires much less labor in cutting and bunching, thus 
lessening the expense of marketing. The seed we oiler is 
saved for us by Mr. Donald from his choicest beds, and our 
roots are grown by us from the same high-class seed. Prices 
of seed: pkt., 6c.; oz., 10c.; '.| lb., 30o.; lb., 81.00: STRONG 
KOOTS, 1 year old, 81.00 per 100 (by mail, postpaid, 81.2ft per 
100); 80.00 per 1000; 2 years old, 81.25 per 100; 87.00 per 1,000 
(500 roots furnished at 1,000 rate). 
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTU WHITE. This is a most 
distinct variety, discovered on Long Island a few years 
since. The stalks are large, produced abundantly and 
early. They are clear white and remain so as long as 111 for 
use, without earthing up or any other nrtilleial blanching. 
There is a largo demand from canncrs for this sort. Prices 
of seed: pkt., 5c.: oz., 10c.; \\ lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. GOOD 
STRONG ROOTS, 1 year old. 76c. per 100 (by mail, post¬ 
paid, 81.00 per 100); $5.00 per 1,000 ; 2-year-old roots, 75c. per 
100; 80.00 per 1,000 (500 roots furnished at 1,000 rate). 
BARR’S PHILADELPHIA MAMMOTH. This 
variety originated with Crawford Barr, a prominent market 
gardener of Pennsylvania. Grown side by side with 
Conover’s Colossal, it grows twice an large and more produc¬ 
tive. In Philadelphia it is much sought after and sells at 
top-notch prices. Seed: pkt.. 5c.: oz., 10c.; lb., 20c.; ll»., 
00c. GOOD STRONG ROOTS, 1 year old, 75c. per 100 (by 
mail, 90e. per 100); 8-1.50 per 1,000 ; 2 years old, 75c. per 100; 
85.50 per 1,000 (500 roots at 1,000 rate). 
PALMETTO. This asparagus is now quite exten¬ 
sively grown for New York and Philadelphia markets, 
where it sells at high prices, owing to its One size and 
regularity. Although of .Southern origin, it is equally well 
adapted to the North. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.’ r 14 20o.; II)., 
GOc. STRONG ROOTS, 2 vears old, 81.00 per 100 (by 
mail, 81.25 per ICO); 85.50 per 1,000 (500 roots at 1,000 rate.) 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. A well-known old standard 
variety. Prices of Seed: pkt., 6c.; oz., 10c.; ^ lb., J5c.; 
lb., 45c. SPLENDID STRONG ROOTS, 1 year old, 60c. 
per 100 (by mail, postpaid, 75c. per 100); 84.00 per 1,000 ; 2 
years old. GOc per 100 ; 84.50 per 1,000. 
