


Highest Quality Vegetable Seeds 
The Well-Being of the Whole Family Demands Fresh Vegetables 
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All our seeds are grown for us by the most competent 
growers, and the strains, without exception, are of the 
highest perfection. 
On account of values which we cannot anticipate all prices in this 
catalog are subject to CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
NOTICE FREE DELIVERY. Peas, Beans, Corn and Onion Sets up to 
and including 10 pounds will be delivered postpaid in the first and 
second zones only, when cash accompanies order. 
All flower and other vegetable seeds in packets, ounces, ¥%4 pounds 
and pounds. Bulbs at single and dozen rates as quoted in this catalog 
will be postpaid anywhere in the United States unless otherwise noted. 
We have, as near as possible, arranged the different varieties of 
each sort according to their season—that is the extra early kinds first, 
medium early next, and so on. 
We recommend the Semesan treatment for all seeds. See page 48. 











Asparagus 
Asparagus can be grown from seed or propagated from roots. Sow the seed in 
April or May on good soil, in drills 12 to 14 inches apart. When one or two years 
old, transplant, as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, into permanent 
beds, made very rich and thoroughly trenched 2 feet or more in 
depth. Set the plants in rows 2 feet apart and 12 inches between 
the plants in the row. Care should be taken that the roots are 
‘yell spread and set at a depth of 6 inches below the level of 
the bed. Cover only 2 or 3 inches and fill in gradually as 
the plants grow. Very little, if any, should be cut the first 
year after transplanting, but a fair crop can be cut the 
second year. Every fall after the tops have been cut down, 
apply a dressing of coarse manure, and in the spring fork 
it in. An occasional top dressing of salt is also beneficial, 
and keeps down the weeds. 
Washington. Washington Asparagus is as far as possible 
ik: Peake: an extremely rust-resistant, vigorous and high yielding 
Wes Hees oF ae ae emer Asparagus. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 4 lb., 35c; 
ee Shee 3 7 UU. 
ne ; ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
| Washington. The high yielding, vigor, and rust-resistance of this variety 
make it the most ideal type to plant. Roots are grown and are selected 
from true stock. $1.75 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 
Artichoke 
’ Large Green Globe. Heads large and scales tender and 
excellent. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00. 
Broccoli 
Italian Cauliflower 
Broccoli - Italian Cauliflower 
(Calabrese Green Heading) 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants. 
Give Broccoli the same cultivation as Cauliflower and 
the heads can be cut from late July until the first of October. 
Prepared for the table the same as Cauliflower; a very 
delicious vegetable now quite popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 
4 \b., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
Broccoli Di-Rapa (Senaps) 
Much relished turnip-like leaves which are used for 
greens and its small flower heads. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y% 
lb., 75c; Ib., $2.00. 
Brussels Sprouts 
Popular for the little buds like cabbage heads, that de- 
velop thickly along the stalk. These are cooked the same 
as cabbage or cauliflower, and have a pleasing, delicate 
flavor. Brussels Sprouts do best in rich, well-drained soils. 
Sow in seedbeds in May, transplant 2 feet apart and 
cultivate like cabbage. The leaves should be broken down 
in the fall to give the little cabbages room to grow. 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 
Half-Dwarf Paris Market. The very best and surest strain. 
Washington Asparagus Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c: % Ib., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Brussels Sprouts 
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