. Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Sp. Artischoke, Ger. Large Green Globe. The scales and bottom of flower head are eaten either boiled, or raw as a salad. The young suckers are sometimes tied together, blanched, and served like Aspar- agus. The plants thrive best in deep, rich soil, and are set in rows 3 feet apart and 2 to 3 feet apart in the row. The crowns should be covered with coal ashes in winter to shed water, and over these a covering of leaves, held in place by earth or litter. When spring arrives remove leaves, but do not disturb ashes until signs of growth appear, after which the ashes sh
. Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Sp. Artischoke, Ger. Large Green Globe. The scales and bottom of flower head are eaten either boiled, or raw as a salad. The young suckers are sometimes tied together, blanched, and served like Aspar- agus. The plants thrive best in deep, rich soil, and are set in rows 3 feet apart and 2 to 3 feet apart in the row. The crowns should be covered with coal ashes in winter to shed water, and over these a covering of leaves, held in place by earth or litter. When spring arrives remove leaves, but do not disturb ashes until signs of growth appear, after which the ashes should be spread out over the ground. Seeds may be sown indoors and plants potted same as the Tomato and set out in April or May, or can be sown in hills outside, and thinned out to one plant in hill. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; I lb., $ ASPARAGUS SEED Asperge, Fr. Esparrago, Sp. Spar gel, Ger. One ounce will produce about 200 plants; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre Leaflet on Asparagus Culture, giving directions for pre- paring the bed, planting and cultivating, also winter treat- ment of the plants will be mailed free to all applicants. Pedigreed Washington. See specialties, page 3. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $; lb., $ DREER'S Eclipse Asparagus. This variety is the result of a most careful selection, and "breeding up," to the large type, yet retaining that delicate light green color and tender quality desired. We consider it the best of all. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $ Argenteuil. Very popular in France, and extensively grown for the Paris market. The stalks grow to a mammoth size, sometimes weighing as much as 4 ounces each. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ Palmetto. An early green variety, prolific and very good quality. It produces the large stalks at a very early season, and continues to do so for a long time. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J-lb., 35 cts.; lb., $ Conover's Colossal. A large g
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