ARCHIAS’ VEGETABLE SEEDS 
ASPARAGUS | ae 
1 oz. to 60 ft. of row. 
_ CULTURE: Sow seed early. Space rows 1% 
feet apart; transplant roots, when 2 years old, 214 
feet apart; 4 to 6 feet apart for field culture. Plant 
on rich soil, 
ARCHIAS’ GIANT MARY WASHINGTON. 
(Rust-proof.) Undoubtedly the finest  rust-re- 
sistant variety grown. Shoots thick; heavy yielder 
of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1/4 Ib., 60c. 

Asparagus Roots 
Mary Washington Rust-Proof Strain 
2-year, fine roots. 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.35 
50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.25; 500 for $14.95. 
ARCHIASQ’ Perfected 
TABLE BEETS 
Prices, All Varieties (except Perfected Detroit 
Dark Red): % oz., 10c; 0z., 20c; %%4 Ib., 50c; 
Ib., $1.60. 
CULTURE: Beets should be planted on a deep, 
rich, sandy loam, sowing in rows 18 inches apart, 
covering about one-half inch deep, pressing the soil 
firmly over the seed. When plants are well establish- 
ed, thin to 4 inches in the row. About 60 days in 
maturing, according to variety. One ounce to 50 
feet of row; 6 to 8 lbs. to an acre. 
EARLY WONDER. Deep red, large, semi-flat 
shape with rounded bottom, tops réaching about 
15 inches. It is the richest, darkest color, in- 
side and out, of any Beet we have seen and 
showed no light-colored inside rings or rays, even 
in our hottest summer. 
ARCHIAS’ IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. Medium early, and when sown late, desirable for winter. 
DETROIT DARK RED. The standard strain of Detroit Dark Red. A good keeper. Tops small, globe-shaped, 
smooth, very dark red, tender and sweet. Preferred by many of our customers. 


Mary Washington Asparagus 
ARCHIAS’ PERFECTED DETROIT DARK RED. The most popular red turnip Beet, not only for market 
gardeners, but for home garden use, especially for canning. The tops are small, uniform, upright in growth, 
with deep red veins; roots globular, smooth and very uniform in shape, color and quality; flesh is deep, 
bright red, zoned darker. Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 4 Ib., 60c; tb., $1.75. 
BRUSSELS 
SPROUTS 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. A 
delicious, healthful vegetable. 
Easy to raise. Try it. This new 
variety has proven to be a de- 
cided advance on anything yet 
offered being of half-dwarf, stur- 
dy growth and producing large 
solid dark green sprouts which 
are of excellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c;3 oz., 25c. 

CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. A very carly superior variety. Has few small tops and very small tap root. 
Much preferred for both first early crop and late sowing. Skin-is dark red; flesh somewhat lighter. After boiling, 
it has a uniform bright red color and a delicious flavor. 45 days. 


















MANGELS or Stock Beets 
FARMERS AND STOCK RAISERS—ATTENTION 
Sow 5 Ibs. to the acre, in rows 2!/) feet apart. 
ARCHIAS’ JUMBO LONG RED MANGEL. Our stock is 
a great improvement on old variety. The roots are very 
large, uniformly straight and well formed. Color deep red, 
roots solid, tops small. Roots attain a large size. Produces 
an immense bulk and tonnage. 
Oz., 17c; 4 lb., 45c; Y2 lb., 700; lb., $1.20, postpaid. 
SWISS CHARD 
FOR GREENS 
LUCULLUS. An outstanding Chard of enormous size. The 
rich yellow-green leaves are much crinkled or savoyed. The 
leaves measure 10 in. in width and 21% ft. in length. Texture 
of leaves is thick and fleshy, and their quality is’ highly 
appreciated, cooked the same as Spinach. The pearly white 
stems measure 244 inches in width and are excellent prepared 
like Asparagus. 
Pkt., 5c; Yy oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 


New! 
RHUBARB 
CHARD 
Bright crimson stalks, 
dark green, heavily 
crumpled leaves, easily 
grown, decorative as 
well as delicious. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Swiss 
Chard 
BROCCOLI 
CULTURE: The same as Cauliflower. 
Succeeds best in deep, rich, moist soil. 
One ounce will produce. 1500 plants. 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING. Heads 
compact, good size, and of a greenish 
color. The most certain to head. 
Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 20c; 
oz., 35c; Yq Ib., 95c. 
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