ARCHIAS’ VEGETABLE SEEDS 
ASPARAGUS 
1 oz. to 60 ft. of row. 
CULTURE: Sow seed early. Space rows 114 
feet apart; transplant roots, when 2 years old, 214 
feet apart; 4 to 6 feet apart for field culture. Plant 
on rich soil. 
GIANT MARY WASHINGTON.  (Rust-proof.) 
Undoubtedly the finest rust-resistant variety 
grown. Shoots thick; heavy yielder of fine qual- 
ity. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% 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. 
ARCHIAS’ Perfected 
TABLE BEETS 
Prices, All Varieties (except Perfected Detroit 
Dark Red): % oz., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% 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 reaching about 
15 inches. It is the richest, darkest color, in- 
— ——— —— side and out, of any Beet we have seen and 
Perfected Detroit Dark Red Beet showed no light-colored inside rings or rays, even 
in our hottest summer. 
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. 



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; 1/2 oz., 15c; 0z., 25c; 1/4 lb., 60c; Ib., $1.75. 
CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. A very early 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. 
» JUMBO LONG RED MANGEL. Our stock is a great im- 
provement on old variety. The roots are very large, uni- 
formly 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 Ib., 45c; Ym lb., 70a; Ib., $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 2% 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 24 inches in width and are excellent prepared 
like Asparagus. 
Pkt., 5c; Y oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 4 Ib., 50c;.lb., $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. 









ALL 
GARDEN 
+} 5 
TRIPLE TESTED Wit 
Except as 
[3] Noted 










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. 
kt., 100; Y2 oz., 20c; 
oz., 35c; Y% Ib., 95c. 
SURE TO PLEASE 
Mary Washington Asparagus 

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; 14 oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
Broccoli 


