The Best Seeds That Grow and a List of Varieties It Pays to Grow 
Although the past season has not been as favorable for the yield of some seed crops as we would have 
liked, we are greatly pleased with the fine quality of the seed stocks we have harvested, but some varieties 
are in much shorter supply than usual. This is particularly true of Peas, Dwarf or Snap Beans, Cucum¬ 
bers and Muskmelons. On some varieties of these prices have necessarily advanced, while on some other 
vegetables prices are lower. While the quantity of some stocks is limited, the quality was never better, 
and we are thoroughly prepared to fill every order with seeds of the highest grade and of strong vitality. 
Asparagus 
Asparagus is one of the earliest Spring vegetables. No vegetable 
on our list can be produced so cheaply and easily. Directions for 
planting and culture will be found in our LEAFLET, sent free with 
orders on request. A bed 12 x 40 feet, requiring 100 roots, will supply 
an ordinary family. One ounce of seed will sow 40 feet of row; 7,260 roots will plant an acre. 
NEW ASPAiRAGUS—Starkey’s Mammoth Prolific. For description, see Novelties, page 4. 
EARLY FRENCH GIANT, OR ARGENTEUIL 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL AND PALMETTO ASPARAGUS 
BARR’S MAMMOTH 
Sells at top-notch prices on account 
of its large size and fine appearance. 
Seed: Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; X lb., 20c.; 
lb., 50c. Good, Strong Roots, 1 year 
old, 85c. per 100, postpaid; by express, 
extra size, 2 years old, 65c. per too; $4.00 per 1,000 (500 roots at 1,000 rate). 
Both extensively grown. Seed and Roots same prices as Barr’s Mammoth. 
TWO-YEAR-OLD ASPARAGUS 
ROOT. 
NEW EARLY 
erench GIANT 
The earliest and most prolific asparagus, being a great 
improvement on the popular Palmetto, which also came originally 
from France. The seed and roots were imported from Mr. 
Louis Lerault de Argenteuil, of France, and we have improved 
the original strain season by season, so that it is much superior 
to the first importation, thoroughly acclimated and free from 
rust. It is not only ten days earlier than Palmetto, but of larger 
size and superior in flavor and color. 
Genuine French Grown Seed, pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; X lb., 
30c.; lb., $i.oo. Prices of Seed, American Grown: Pkt., 
5c.; oz., ioc.; X lb., 20c.; lb., 70c. Good, Strong One- 
year-old Roots, 50 for 60c.; 100 for $1.00, by mail, postage 
paid; by express, 75c. per 100; $5.50 per 1,000. Two-year- 
old Roots, fi.oo per 100; $6.00 per 1,000, by freight or ex¬ 
press (500 roots at i.ooojrate). 
money making 
asparagus 
DONALD’S ELMIRA ASPARAGUS 
The delicate green color is notably different from others. 
Stalks are tender and succulent. 
Owing to the large size, it requires 
much less labor in cutting and bunch¬ 
ing, thus lessening the expense“of mar¬ 
keting. Price of Seed: Pkt., 5c.; oz., 
ioc.; X lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. Strong 
Roots, 1 year old, 90c. per 100, post¬ 
paid. Extra large, 2 years old,*75c. per 
100; #5-75 per 1,000, by express. 
