ASPARAGUS 
ARTICHOKE 
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Fottler, Fishe, Rawson Co 
Selected List of 
Highest Grade Vegetable Seeds 
Asparafius 
MOORE'S GIANT. Tlie host for growing in New Enp 
liind. Ketiiins the licad close until the stocks are quiti 
loiiR. It is of uniform color, while for tenderness ant 
quality it is unparalleled. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., V) lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
PALMETTO. A good yielder of recent introduction am 
thus far it has proved to be a great succcs.s in both the 
North and South. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Artichoke (Sfrtifcfpfc) 
Culture.— In February or Jlarch sow in hotbed, tran.s. 
plant to the open in May in rows three or four feel 
apart, and two feet apart in the rows. Should ffivc 
globes the same year. Seed sown in May and trans¬ 
planted in June has to be wintered. Tie up leaves, then 
bfuik ^th dirt; will mature the second year. 
GIANT GREEN GLOBE. Produces large globulai 
lieads,^ thick, succulent scales, the bottom of which is 
the edible part. Boiled till tender, it makes a dcHciout 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., Vt lb. $1.00. 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE. Soinetime.s used as a 
table vegetable when pickled, hut their greatest value U 
for feeding stock. Tubers, lb. 35c., 3 lbs. $1.00, 
postpaid; freight or express, pk. $1.00, bus. $3.00. 
Asparagus (S^Jarcjel) 
One ounce will sow about oO feet of driU. 
Crji.TURE. —A.sjiaragus roots may he purchased in the 
Spring, or may lie grown from seed .sown in April or 
.May, in good soil, in drills 12 to Tt inches apart. The 
permanent bed should he made very rich with well- 
rotted manure, and thoroughly worked over to a depth 
of nearly 2 feet. The Asparagus roots (either one or 
two years old) are to be transplanted into this bed, 
setting them in row.s 3 or 4 feet apart, leaving about 
18 inches between the plants in the row. Lay the root.s 
Hat in trenches, .spreading them well, and using care 
to have all the crowns placed in the same direction, to 
keep the roots from running together. Cover lightly at 
first, gradually filling the trenches as the plants begin 
to start; the crown.s of the root.s .should be about 6 Inches 
below the level of the bed. Avoid location near lrt‘es, 
paiticularly large tree.s, or their root.s will soon take 
possession of the ground. All difference in varieties of 
Asjiaragus is probably the result of care in selection and 
natural adaptation of soils. 
BARR'S MAMMOTH. It coinos early and grows a large 
stock ; is verv prudiietive. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25c.. lb. 75c. 
COLUMBIAN WHITE. Tliey are clear white, and re¬ 
main so in favoral)le weather, until tliree or four inches 
aliove tile surface. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL, A well-known variety of 
large size; tender and of good quality. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 20‘c., lb. 50c. 
EARLY GIANT ARGENTEUIL. Tills variety has tluis 
far lieen ahsolntely free from rust; valimhlo on account 
of carliness; prodnee.s an even growth and a large yield. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
Giant Green Globe Artichoke 
