rchias’ 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, 21, 
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; 1/4 Ib., 60c. 
Asparagus Roots 
Mary Washington Paradise 
2-year, fine roots. 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.75; 
50 for $2.90; 100 for $4.95; 500 for $18.25. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. A __ delicious, 
healthful vegetable. Easy to raise. Try it. This 
new variety has proven to be a decided advance 
on anything yet offered being of half-dwarf, 
sturdy growth and producing large solid dark 
green sprouts which are of excellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; 0z., 25c. 
Beets 
Ayrchias’ Perfected 
TABLE BEETS 
Prices, All Varieties (except Perfected Detroit Dark Red): Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 15c; 02., 28c; 
1/, Ib., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
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 established, 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, inside and out, of any Beet we have seen and 
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 gar- 
deners, 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% oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 1/4 lb., 65c; lb., $1.95. 
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 lbs. to the acre, in rows 21/, feet apart. 
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., 20c; 1/4 Ib., 45c; Y% lb., 60c; lb., $1.00, 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., 10c; % oz., 15c; 0z., 23c; 1% Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.55. 
BROCCOLI 
BURPEE’S CULTURE: The same as Cauli- 
flower. Succeeds best in deep, 
RHUBARB ALL 
rich, moist soil. One ounce will 
CHARD produce 1500 plants. 
Bright crimson stalks, dark GARDEN 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUT- 
ING. Heads compact, good 
green, heavily crumpled leaves, 
easily grown, decorative as well 
TRIPLE TESTED Wagys S10 
Except as 
size, and of a greenish color. 
as delicious. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c. 
[3] Noted 
Broccoli 
The most certain to head. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/4 oz., 30c; 
oz., 45c; 4 Ib., $1.50. 
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