Isbell’s Fresh Vegetable Seeds 
for Season 1937 
OUR GUARANTEE. —We sell dependable seeds 
only. Should failure result from any fault in the 
seed, we will either replace this free of charge or 
give you credit for the amount paid. Every reason' 
ble person knows that a failure can easily result with 
the best of seed, owing to climatic and other con' 
ditions beyond control, so that to guarantee a crop 
is an impossibility. Therefore, in common with all 
reputable seed houses, our seeds are sold subject to 
the usual disclaimer adopted by the American Seed 
Trade Association as follows: “Isbell Seed Com' 
pany gives no warranty, express or implied, as to 
description, quality, productiveness, or any other 
matter, of any seeds, plants, or bulbs they sell and 
they will not be responsible for the crop.” 
Asparagus 
CULTURE. —In early spring- sow the seed, after soaking 
it 24 hours in warm water, in drills one foot apart, and 
one inch deep. During the summer keep the soil mellow 
and free from weeds, thinning the plants to four inches 
apart. The following spring transplant them into perma¬ 
nent beds that have been deeply dug and highly manured. 
One ounce to 50 feet of row; five pounds per acre. 
BONVALLET’S GIANT. —Recommended for home and 
market gardens. A strong and rapid grower. Flavor 
unexcelled. Pkt., 5cj oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., 75c, prepaid. 
WASHINGTON—The New Giant Rust-Proof Variety. 
This sort is the result of many years’ work in plant breed¬ 
ing by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The Wash¬ 
ington is a rust-resistant, vigorous, high yielding strain of 
Giant Asparagus. Plants grow rapidly and produce uni¬ 
formly long shoots of superior table quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., 85c, prepaid. 
MARY WASHINGTON. —This strain is used extensively 
by truckers who grow a large acreage for market. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
Asparagus Roots 
A bed of Asparagus in the garden properly attended to 
will for many years furnish an abundance of the finest 
vegetable in the early spring. An asparagus bed is a 
permanent investment and every garden should have one. 
Plant about 8 to 10 inches apart in the row, and the rows 
3 to 3% feet apart. Plant deep enough to permit the 
crowns to be covered about 3 to 4 inches, with rich, 
mellow soil. Two year old plants give best results. We 
have a very fine stock of strong field-grown roots. 
BONVALLET’S GIANT.— 
Strong, selected, two-year 
roots, 100 for $1.25; 500 for 
$5.00, not prepaid.—By mail, 
postpaid, 12 for 35c; 25 for 
60c; 100 for $1.65. 
NEW WASHINGTON. — 
The New Giant Rust-Proof 
Variety. Two-year-old roots, 
100 for $1.35; 500 for $6.00, 
not prepaid.—By mail, post¬ 
paid, 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c; 
100 for $2.00. 
Broccoli 
Hardy Cauliflower 
Sow seed early in May: 
transplant in June. Growth 
and habit like Cauliflower, 
but far more hardy. Of spe¬ 
cial value in the North. Cul¬ 
tivate and use same as Cauli¬ 
flower. One ounce will pro¬ 
duce 2,500 plants. 
LARGE WHITE. — Pro¬ 
duces large, white heads like 
Cauliflower which remain in 
good condition longer than 
Italian Cauliflower. For main crop 
Green planting, matures late. Pkt., 
Sprouting 10c; oz.. 40c; Vi lb., $1.25; 
Broccoli ll>., $4.00, prepaid. 
Broccoli, Italian Green Sprouting 
In recent years this has been so popular on menus and 
in the home vegetable garden. Be sure to plant some of 
this delicious, healthful “greens” or roughage that is so 
strongly recommended by dieticians. 
This new Calabrese Broccoli makes a large head and 
many branching sprouts which are cooked like Cauliflower. 
Sow the seed in May and June; harvest in August and 
later 
EARLY CALABRESE.—The popular variety that is be¬ 
ing grown extensively. Pkt., 10c; x /z oz., 25c; oz,, 40c; 
Vi lb., $1.25; lb., $3.75, prepaid. 
LATE CALABRESE.—For main crop and later harvest 
this new strain is highly recommended. Pkt., 10c; oz,, 
30c; oz., 50c; *4 lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50, prepaid. 
Brussels Sprouts 
This is one of the best vegetables for fall and winter 
use, producing an abundance of sprouts, resembling small 
cabbages: of excellent mild flavor. By sowing in April 
and planting out in July, it may be had in fine condition 
until December, and in the South from November to 
March. 
PERFECTION. —Plants grow about two feet high, are 
thickly set with good size “sprouts.” A heavy yielder; of 
very fine flavor. Ready for table in 110-120 days. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 60c; lb., $1.90, prepaid. 
Chicory 
LARGE ROOTED. —The roots are cut in thick slices, 
then roasted and used as a substitute for coffee. In spring 
the leaves make a nice salad. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 
40c; lb.. $1.35. 
ASPARAGUS CHICORY. —This is grown for its green 
shoots which are boiled in salt water and served hot, or 
in cold salad. They are very tender and delicious with 
the flavor of Asparagus. New sprouts appear all season. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, prepaid. 
Corn Salad or Fetticus 
A most refreshing salad, especially for winter use; can 
also be cooked and used like Spinach. Plant is of quick 
growth and hardy. For spring crop sow seed % inch 
deep in rows 1 foot apart and thin to 6 inches in row. 
For extra early crop, sow seed in September and cover 
with straw or leaves in northern states. For fall use, a 
sowing should be made in July or August. One ounce will 
plant a row 50 feet long. Is ready for table in 60 days. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 45c; lb., $1.25, prepaid. 
Broccoli—Large White 
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ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Jackson, Michigan 
