ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
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VEGETABLES P O S TA CE L 
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PAID 
Artichoke 
The Globe Artichoke 
is cultivated for its 
flower heads, which are 
cooked like asparagus. 
Plants set in any good 
soil, with slight cover¬ 
ing in winter, will re¬ 
main in bearing several 
years. Green Globe, the 
standard variety. Per 
Pkt. 10c, 02 . 30c. 
ASPARAGUS 
Culturp* Sow seed in early spring in rows I x h to 2 ft. apart, spacing the seed 1 in. 
UUllurc. apart in the row, and firmly cover with 2 in. of fine soil. Keep free from 
weeds at all times. A packet will produce about 200 roots; ounce, 750; 4 to 5 lbs. to 
sow an acre. 
When roots are one to two years old. transplant them 18 to 24 in. apart in rows 
2% ft. apart for garden cultivation, 4 to 6 ft. apart for field culture; 5,000 to 7,000 
roots to plant an acre. 
Mary Washington (Rust Resistant) 
The Finest and Most Vigorous Green Asparagus 
Mary Washington has replaced all other varieties of Asparagus because the shoots are 
larger, thicker, more uniform, and practically immune to “rust” and other diseases. 
Of a delicious flavor, tender, and an attractive dark green color. 
The tips or buds grow straight, are tightly folded, and grow quite tall without branch¬ 
ing. Makes a quick, vigorous growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y 4 lb. 25c, x / 2 lb. 45c, lb. 80c. 
Asparagus Roots—Two Years Old 
M,Wadiinofon By mail, 100, $ 2 . 00 . By express or freight not pre- 
rnary wasningion paid, 1 , 000 , $9.50. 
BEANS WA ^bush° ED 
Asparagus 
riiltiifP* Plant after the weather has become firmly 
l^uiluic, settled. Any good soil will produce a heavy 
crop but well-enriched sandy loam is particularly productive. 
Sow seeds in rows 2 to 2% feet apart dropping the beans 
4 inches apart in the row. Cover about 2 inches deep. 
Cultivate only when dry. Make succession sowings 2 
weeks apart up to August 1. 
Pr»d Rlaclc Wax This very handsome 
rencii roa macs wax wax sort is medium 
early, fairly hardy and productive, best sort for home 
use and for near markets where highest quality is desired. 
The pods are long, five and one-half to six inches, straight, 
round, fleshy and of a bright yellow color. They are 
tender, absolutely stringless and are produced through a 
long season. Pkt. 7c, V 2 lb. 18c, lb. 28c, 2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. 
$1.15, 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 
1 Earliest Wax Podded Variety Grown. It 
unrivdiicu j s a jf, ove a j] e j se the earliest Wax Bean 
within our knowledge. We have found it two days earlier 
than any other in our trials, which alone renders it extremely 
valuable. The color develops very early in the growth of 
the pods, which remain tender for a long period. The 
flavor is excellent, and both plant and pod are free from 
rust and blight. Pkt. 7c, ^ lb. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 2 lbs. 50c, 
5 lbs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 
Alneer’s Crystal White Wax f/XK 
bean. Briefly described as a White Seeded Golden Wax. 
Vines robust and vigorous; the handsome broad pods are 
produced in great abundance and are very uniform in size 
and color, which is a very attractive light golden yellow; 
meaty and of superior quality. Pkt. 7c, Va Ik- 18c, 1 lb. 28c^ 
2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 
Eureka Ever-Bearing Wax Beans 
Eureka Ever-Bearing Wax 
is the most valuable 
dwarf wax variety ever 
Alneer’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax Dwarf Beans 
offered. Our illustration, made from nature, gives some idea 
of its wonderful productiveness and handsome pods, which are 
thick, fleshy, entirely stringless and of a very fine rich, buttery 
flavor. Their greatest value, however, is in their ever-bearing 
character, beginning early and continuing in great abundance 
all the season. Price per pkt. 7c, V 2 lb. 20c, 1 lb. 30c, 2 lbs. 
50c, 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
Brittle, or Round Pod Kidney Wax " 
xeme earliness and great productiveness. The pods are hand- 
iome, round, extremely fleshy and are always stringless and 
ender. They measure about 7 in. and are slightly curved. 
J kt. 7c, y 2 lb. 18c, lb. 28c, 2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.15, 
lostnaid. 
Alneer’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax Dwarf 
excellent bean is without doubt the best bush bean in ex- 
istence. Has long waxy, yellow pods, seven to eight inches 
long and entirely stringless. As a snap bean it excels all 
others in tenderness and richness of flavor. Pkt. 7c, / 2 lb. 18c, 
1 lb. 30c, 2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax Dwarf 
Hardy and 
productive. 
Pods long, broad, flat and of a delicate waxy yellow, brittle, and 
entirely stringless. Early and heavy yielder. Pkt. 7c, V 2 lb- 
18c. 1 lb. 28c. 2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. $115, 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 
Sure Crop Stringless Wax « *"«$£ 
and meaty; plants are very thrifty and hardy, have thick leaves 
and are quite blight resisting. A very valuable sort, both tor 
market and home garden. Pkt. 7c, V 2 lb. 18c, 1 lb. 28c, 2 lbs. 
50c, 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 
