BRECK’S 
HIGH GRADED 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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HIS IS OUR NINETY -SIXTH ANNUAL CATALOG. We believe our knowledge and reputation acquired during all 
these years is ol value. Through integrity and experience we have built up a business which stands second to none in reliability, 
and which is exceeded in volume by that of only one or two concerns in this country. The Golden Roll of Honor attests our 
ability to serve the gardening and farming public satisfactorily, else we would not be privileged to retain these gentlemen as customers for 
so many decades. If you want any information regarding hoiticultural or agricultural matters write us, or better still, call if possible 
and your inquiries will receive intelligent attention. Our policy is to do business in the good old-fashioned way, giving the best service 
and selling only goods of the highest quality at fair prices. If you have never dealt with us, surely some of your neighbors can tell you 
about our goods. If you desire ‘‘the best send us a trial order ; one small transaction will convince you. 
NOTICE e give no warranty* express or implied, as to description* quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Nursery 
Stock. Seeds, Bulbs or plants we sell, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept 
these goods on these terms, he must return them at once, and all payments therefor will be refunded 
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation. 
United States Farm Equipment License No. L-000195. 
United States Food Administration License No. G-14764. 
United States Insecticide License No. A-00060. 
United States Fertilizer License No. J-1586. 
NOTICE.—All prices quoted in this catalog are based on stock now on hand or in transit and are subject to change 
without notice. 
Artichoke 
(Cynara Scolymus) 
German, “Artischoke.”—French, “Artichaut.” 
Spanish, “Alcachofa” 
CULTURE. A rich sandy loam is desirable, but any 
soil made fine by deep culture and enriched with plenty 
of well-rotted manure will answer. Sow seed in hot-bed 
early in spring, in rows 6 inches apart; transplant when 
large enough into boxes or pots. After danger of frosts 
is past plant in the open ground, 2 feet between the 
plants and 3 feet between the rows. 
This method of cultivation will produce heads for 
culinary purposes by September. Seed may, if desired, 
be sown in the open ground in May, but the little tender 
plants should be given protection until the cold weather 
of spring has passed. 
Plants raised from seed sown outdoors will not give 
edible heads until the second summer. One ounce of 
seed will sow 30 feet of drill. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Large Green Globe. The best and most popular 
sort .$0.25 $1.00 
Early Purple, or Violet.25 1.00 
Jerusalem Artichoke 
(Helianthus tuberorus) 
A species of sunflower. A tuber that thrives well upon 
light, dry soil and is cultivated for feeding sheep and 
swine. It is also used for pickles. The tops when cut 
and cured make an excellent dry fodder. It is propagated 
by tubers, which should be set in rows four to five feet 
apart and one foot apart in the rows. Three bushels are 
required to plant an acre. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50, net. 
Asparagus 
(Asparagus officinalis) 
German, “Sparget.”—French, “Asperge.” 
Spanish, “Esparragos” 
(For prices on Asparagus Roots, see Vegetable Plants, 
page 47.) 
Although Asparagus is grown satisfactorily on various 
types of soil, it does best on sandy loams. Two or more 
years may be saved by planting a bed with roots instead 
of sowing seed. Roots may be set in the spring in 
trenches 8 or 10 inches deep and 3 or 4 feet apart, leav¬ 
ing 12 or 15 inches between plants in the row. The bed 
should be thoroughly worked over to a depth of at least 
18 inches, forking in a .liberal quantity of manure. It 
is well to spread the roots over a low mound of fine soil, 
rather than plant them directly in the hard bottom, of 
the trench. Cover the crowns with not more than 2 or 3 
inches of moist soil, firming it well over the roots and 
as the young shoots appear and grow, fill in the trench 
gradually. Either in the spring or after cutting season, 
fork in a good dressing of stable manure between the 
row r s. The bed may be cut two or three times the second 
season after planting, but only a small percentage of the 
shoots should he taken. 
Seed may be sown in drills 2 feet apart and 1 inch 
deep, as early in spring as the ground can be worked. 
One ounce of seed wdll sow 60 feet of drill. 
Pkt. Oz. M lb. 
Conover’s Colossal. An old, well known 
variety . 
Giant Reading. Considered the best varie¬ 
ty for Boston market . 
Moore’s Giant Purple Top. Stalks remain 
white until well above ground. 
Palmetto. Easily the most popular 
American variety . 
Medicinal Asparagus Seed.Per lb., .40 
$0.10 
$0.30 
$1.00 
.15 
.50 
1.75 
.10 
.30 
1.00 
.10 
.30 
1.00 
.15 
Giant Heading two-year old Hoots 
Price, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000 
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