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Joseph Breck & Sons* 
VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
ARTICHOKE. 
German, Artischoke. —French, Artichaut. —Spanish, Alcachofa. 
Sow the seed in April, in drills an inch and a half deep, and one foot apart. Slightly protect 
in winter, and the next spring separate the offsets, and transpla.it three or four into hills two feet 
between the plants, in rows three feet apart. The flower-heads are boiled until tender, and served 
with butter, pepper and salt, or, when very young, as sa.ad. ^ ^ 
Large Globe, the best variety. °S * 3 ° S 3 * 00 
Jerusalem Artichoke, in no way resembling the above, except that its tubers Qt. pk Bush 
when cooked h ive the same taste and flavor. The plant yields an im¬ 
mense crop ol tubers, which are the richest in fat producing elements of 
any of o ir cultivated roots. Cultivate the same a-i potatoes and take 
care to remove all the small roots, for if left in the ground they will come 
up the next spring, and may become a troublesome weed. ■•.25 1.50 4.00 
ASPARAGUS. 
German, Spargel .— French, Aspcrge. —Spanish, Esparragos. 
Sow the seed in April or May, in drills eighteen inches apart and one inch deep. Previous 
to sowing the seed, soak in tepid water for twenty-four hours. Keep the soil mellow and free 
from weeds, and in the following spring (not very earlv) transplant into permanent beds. Make 
trenches two feet apart and so deep that the crown of the roots will be six inches beneath the 
surface when leveled. Plant the roo‘s one foot apart in the trench, covering only with about two 
inches of earth, and as they grow during the summer, draw the earth over them, partially filling 
the trench; repeat this method until the surface of the bed is even, which should always be kept 
free from weeds. 
Conover’s Colossal, an improved variety of very large size 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
Colossal, two-year old roots, by express. 
“ one-year u “ “ “ 
Pkt. 
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Lb. 
•°s 
.10 
1.00 
100. 
1000. 
$7.00 
.50 
4.00 
BEANS. English or Broad. 
German, Gartenbohnt .—French, Feve de Marais. —Spanish, Haba. 
English Dwarf Beans should be planted very early in our climate, as soon as the ground is 
workable; it delayed till late, the crop is generally overtaken by the scorching heat, and is fast de¬ 
stroyed. A good stiff loam is best adapted to their growth. When about two inches high, hoc 
them, and draw the earth around their stems two or three times during their growth. When the 
p >ds begin to grow, break off the top of the stems; this will cause them to swell and fill up, and 
prevent them running all to flowers; gather them when about half their full size ; boil them in 
plenty of water, with a little salt, and serve up as other beans. 
Qt Tk. Bu»h 
Early Mazagan, this variety is suitable both for field and garden culture.30 $1.75 $6.00 
Broad Windsor, particularly valuable rrom its habit of ripening unequally, 
some pod-, being quite full, while others arc in various stages of filling.. .30 2.00 8.00 
Long-pod Sword, this sort is also adapted either for the garden or the field.. .40 2.00 7.50 
BEANS. Dwarf or Bush. 
German, Bohne. French, Haricot. — Spanish, Frijorenano. 
A succession of sowings can be made from the first week in May until September. Plant in 
drills about two inches deep, and from eighteen inches to two feet apart, according to the richness 
of the soil ; the plants should be about three inches apart. Hoe only when dry, as the pods will 
rust badly if the leaves are disturbed when wet with dew or rain. 
Pt Qt. Pk. 
Early Fejee, the earliest variety ; very prolific.20 .40 $2.'2$ 
Early Red Valentine, early, productive, tender, succulent, and of excellent 
flavor ; continues longer in the green state than most of the varieties.20 .40 2.25 
