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CROSMAN BROTHERS' CATALOGUE. 
VegetableTDepartment. 
POSTAGE PREPAID 
by us on all Seeds by the Pound, Ounce, Packet, Quart or Pint. 
C3F" No half-minces made except where noted ., and no half-packets in any case . 
Quantities less than a quarter pound will he charged at ounce rates. 
ARTICHOKE. 
German, Vlrtidjofe. French, Artichaut. 
The flower-heads, in their immature state, contain the edible part, which consists 
of that portion of the fleshy receptacle which adheres to the scales, called the bottom. 
It is entirely different from and preferable to the Jerusalem Artichoke, which 
produces tubers. Sow in April, in rich soil, and transplant the following spring to 
permanent beds, in rows (o£ hills) three feet apart, ana two feet between the plants. 
The plantation, first season, will give only a partial crop, but as it is a perennial, 
after being once planted, the bed will remain in bearing for years. It requires a 
deep rich loam, and should be protected in winter by a covering of leaves or coarse 
manure. Pkt Cfcg 
Large Green Globe, best for general culture, oz. 40c.. ..10 
ASPARAGUS. 
German, ©pargel. French, Asperge . 
A very popular and valuable vegetable. Seed may 
be sown early in spring or autumn, in drills one inch 
deep and eighteen inches apart; soak the seed in warm 
water before sowing; the following spring the roots 
may be removed to a permanent bed, which should be 
thoroughly manured and pulverized at least two feet 
deep. Plant in rows, three feet apart and one foot 
between the plants in the rows; spread the roots well 
out, and let the crown of the plant be covered five or six 
inches below the surface ; a sandy loam is best, but will 
thrive in almost any soil, but rich soil and plenty of 
manure produces Giant Asparagus. In the fall clean 
your bed and cover with a dressing of rotten manure, 
which should be forked under in the spring. A sprink¬ 
ling of salt is very beneficial. If desired, the plants may 
remain in the seed-bed until the second year. For an 
ordinary family, a bed 12x40 feet, requiring about 100 
plants, is sufficient. 
PALMETTO. p kt cts 
Colossal, a mammoth variety, of vigorous growth, sending up extra large 
sprouts in great abundance ; per lb. 50c., oz. 10c. 5 
Palmetto, a new variety, and a decided improvement on the Colossal, being 
earlier and a heavier fielder. In market, this variety commands a high price 
on account of its size, evenness and regularity in growth. It is fully 10 days 
earlier than any other variety; per lb $1.00, oz. 10c. 5 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
By Express, at the expense of purchaser. 
Colossal, Two-year old roots, $1.25 per 100, $10 00 per 1000. 
One-year old roots, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per lOuO. 
Palmetto, Two year old roots, $2 00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 
One-year old roots, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. 
