Wm. Elliott & Sons’ Reliable Vegetable Seeds 
We desire to call the particular attention of our friends and patrons to the following list of Vegetable Seeds, which 
will be found to embrace all the leading and most popular varieties in cultivation, including all novelties of merit. 
ARTICHOKE 
Artichaut. Alcachofa. ^IvtieMocfe. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row, and produce about 500 plants. 
A deep, rich sandy loam is best adapted for this plant. The seed should be sown 
thinly in drills 1^ inches deep and 1 foot apart. When large enough, transplant 
to permanent rows 3 feet apart, allowing 2 feet between the plants. They reach 
maturity the second year, and in the northern States should be protected in Winter 
by a covering of leaves or coarse manure. A bed will continue in bearing for several 
years. 
Improved Large Green Globe. Heads large, fleshy, and of rich flavor. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 30c., lb. $3.00. 
Jerusalem. Distinct from the above. Grown for the tubers, which resemble 
potatoes, and are cultivated in a similar manner, but the rows should be at least 
4 feet apart. Qt. 25c., pk. 81.50, bus. 85.00. 
ASPARAGUS 
Asperge. Esparrago. ©parcel. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of row, and produce about 1200 plants. 
Sow the seed as early in Spring as the soil can be worked, in drills 12 to 14 inches 
apart, and when well started thin out to 3 inches apart. When one or two years 
old, transplant into permanent beds, thoroughly trenched, 2 feet or more in depth. 
Set the plants in rows 2 feet apart and not less than IS inches apart in the row. 
Care should be taken that the roots are well spread, and set at a depth of 0 inches 
below the level of the bed. Cover only 2 or 3 inches, and fill in gradually as the 
plants grow. Very little, if any, should be cut the first year after transplanting, 
but a fair crop can be cut the second year. Every Fall after the tops have been cut 
down apply a dressing of coarse manure, and in the Spring fork it in. An occasional 
top dressing of salt at the rate of one-half pound per square yard is also beneficial 
and keeps down the weeds. 
Columbian Mammoth White. The stalks are very large, clearwhite, and remain 
so as long as fit for use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Conover’s Colossal. The standard variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., J4 lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Palmetto. A large, early variety, of a deep green color. More regular and even 
in size than any other variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., J4 lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
A saving of one or two years is effected by planting roots. A bed 12 by 40 feet, 
requiring about 100 roots, should give a sufficient supply for an ordinary family. 
If planted in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet between the plants, 7260 roots will plant 
an acre. As nothing is gained by using one-year-old plants we offer only strong 
two-year-old roots. If ordered by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 15c. 
per 100 to the following prices: 
ALL ROOTS ARE TWO YEARS OLD 
Columbia Mammoth White. Per 50, 50c; 100, 81.00; 1000, 87.00. 
Conover’s Colossal. Per 50, 50c.; 100, 81.00; 1000, $7.00. 
Palmetto. Per 50, 50c; 100, SI.00; 1000, $7.00. 
Special prices on larger lots on application. 
Asparagus, Palmetto 
Asparagus Culture 
Full details of the best methods employed in 
England and France. Price, 50c., postpaid. 
