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JOSEPH HARRIS CO.. MORETON FARM. N. Y. 
/I\orel:o9 par /r l/e^etabl^ Seeds for 1897. 
On the following pages will be found a complete list of Moreton Farm Vegetable Seeds, arranged in 
alphabetical order, with descriptions and prices. 
NEW VARIETIES. We do not give a separate list of “Novelties,” but have included all the newest and 
best varieties which we have found worthy of introduction, under their proper heads. 
SEEDS DELIVERED TO PURCHASER WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE . When seeds are ordered at the 
prices quoted in the following list, we deliver the seeds by mail or express prepaid, without extra cost to the 
purchaser. IN COMPARING OUR PRICES with those of other seedsmen who make an additional charge 
for postage, this fact should not be overlooked. 
MARKET GARDENERS and others who use seeds in large quantities, will do us a favor by sending us 
their list of wants for a special estimate. We can often make a considerable reduction on some varieties of 
which we chance to have a surplus. 
For prices of seeds in larger quantities see Wholesale Price List on page 20. 
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SEEDS IN PACKETS.—Anyone sending us $ 1.00 for seeds in packets only , may select in addition seeds 
in PACKETS to the amount of 25 cents more, thus getting $ 1.25 worth of seed for $ 1 . 00 . If $ 2.00 is sent for seeds in packets, $ 2.50 
worth may be ordered. If $ 3.00 is sent, $ 3 . 75 , and so on, 25 cents worth additional for each $ 1,00 sent. Please notice that this oiler is 
for seeds ordered in packets only, and does not apply to those ordered by* the ounce, quarter pound or pound. 
ASPARAGUS. 
CULTURE—The best way is to buy the roots from thoso who grow thorn on a largo soalo ; 
but if It is desired to raise them from seed, sow the seed early in the spring In rows do inches 
apart, dropping two or three seeds to the inch. Keep free from woods. The following spring 
transplant the roots to the permanent bod. Tho soil should bo prepared as tor potatoes, and 
given a good dressing of manure or fertilizer. Mark out In rows ;t to 1 foot apart, and place tin* 
roots 2 feet apart in tho rows. Tho roots should bo spread out horizontally and placed deep 
enough in the soli so that when the earth is replaced tho crown of tho roots will bolt inches 
under the surface. If two-year-old roots aro used, tho bod will produce good asparagus tho 
next year after planting. 
ASPARAGUS SEED. 
Columbian Mammoth White—A now variety, tho shoots of which aro naturally white, which 
makes it very desirable for market, where it brings tho highest prices. Lb. $1.00, y x II). 80c., 
oz. 16c., pkt. 10c. 
Conover’s Colossal—Lb. 35c., %lb. l&o., pkt. 5c. 
Palmetto—Large and vigorous. Lb. 50c., % lb. 18c., pkt. fie. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
Wo have long made a specialty of asparagus roots, growing them on a very largo scale. We 
can furnish flrstrclass roots at tho following low prices: 
Palmetto—There aro a dozen so-called varieties of asparagus, but wo havo nevor boon ablo to 
see any real difference between them. Tho Michigan Experiment Station has tried all the 
varieties offered for a number of years, and reports that there is no apparent difference 
between them, with the exception of Palmetto, which appears to be larger and more 
vigorous than tho others. 
PRICE — 1-year-old roots, postpaid, per doz. 20c., per 100 $1.00. 
2-year-old roots, postpaid, per doz. 30c., per 100 $1.60. 
1- year-old roots, by express or freight, per 100 7fic., per 1,000 $4.00. 
2- year-old roots, by express or freight, per 100 85c., per 1,000 $5.50. 
Conover’s Colossal—Price the same as above. 
BEANS. 
CULTURE—The Early Dwarf varieties can be planted as soon as tho ground is 
warm and danger of frost is over. In this latitude we do not plant until the middle 
of May, and where the beans are grown on a large scale as a field crop it is not best to 
plant before the first of June. Plant in rows 2 to 2% feet apart, dropping the beans 
1 inch apart in the rows. 
NEW VALENTINE WAX. 
THE EARLIEST WAX BEAN. 
We have grown this new Wax Bean for two years, and are convinced that it Is not 
only the earUett variety but that it is superior to the older varieties in many other 
particulars. The pods are long, nearly round, thick, and of a deep, clear yellow. It 
is as nearly “ rust proof” as any Wax Bean we have ever grown, being very little 
affected when others were nearly ruined. Being a direct descendant of the well- 
known Valentine bean it has the remarkable proliflcness of that variety, which 
makes it the most profitable variety for market or canning. I 11 quality it is Jlrut clang, 
being much superior to the Golden Wax. The dry beans are light red, like the 
Valentine. We advise everyone to plant this bean, either for home use or market. 
Qt. 45c , pt. 25c. t % pt. 15c., pkt. 10c. 
NEW VALENTINE WAX BEAN 
