and will under ordinarily favorable conditions give plant¬ 
ers perfect satisfaction. All are grown from 
selected seed stocks, and are, we believe, the best of 
their respective classes. 
In buying most commodities it is possible to determine their quality and value by examination; therefore in many 
cases the seller’s experience, integrity and reputation need not necessarily count for much. This rule, however, does 
not apply in the seed business, for although one may readily ba able to judge as to whether certain samples are free 
from admixture of foul or weed seeds, are of new crop, well matured, etc., this knowledge does not cover the assurance 
planters desire when buying. In order that a profitable crop may be raised, in addition to sg.tisfactory texture of soil, 
sufficient manure or plant food, skilled sowing and cultivation, and proper weather conditions, seed that has been 
grown in localities which ensure perfect development, and selected through a series of generations to obtain only the 
best types, are also necessary. It is needless to say that this class is neither the most abundant nor cheapest on the 
market. In fact it is rarely found at all except in the hands of the trained seedsmen, who realize the responsibility of 
their business and endeavor to protect their customers accordingly. 
THIS IS OUR EIGHTY- THIKIJ ANNUAL CATALOGUE. We believe our knowledge and reputation 
acquired through all these years is of value. We have built up through experience and integrity a business that in this 
country stands second to none in reliability and only one or two in volume. Our Golden.Roll of Honor shows that we 
are both able and willing to satisfactorily ser\-e the gardening and farming public, else we would not be privileged to 
retain these gentlemen as customers for such periods of years. We always consider our goods our best recommenda¬ 
tion ; and they continually bring us new patrons. If you have not had experience with our goods, or methods of doing 
business, surely some of your neighbors can tell you of them. If you desire “ the bestr inquire, and if results warrant it, 
send us a trial order, and you will be satisfied. 
Note. — Prices may vary as the season advances. Ours will always be as low as the lowest for goods of equal 
quality 
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Artichoke, 
German, Artischoke. — French, Artichant. — Spanish, Alcachofa. 
GuitUt*Bm — 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 six inches apart; transplant when large 
enough into boxes or pots. After danger of frosts is past plant in the open ground, two feet between the plants and 
three 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 pot give edible heads until the second 
summer. One ounce of seed xuill S07v jo feet of drill. 
Large Qreen Globe, The best and most popular sort. Pkt. ^0.05 oz., $0.25 %\h., $1.00 
Early Purple, or Violet . “ .10 » .35 “ i.io 
Jerusalem Artichoke, 
A species of sunflower ( Ileliantkus iiiberosns). A tuber that thrives well upon light 
dry soil and is cultivated for feeding sheep and swine. It is also used for pickles. Ihe 
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., 25 cts ; pk., $1.00 net. 
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