Archive image from page 14 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden . descriptivecatal1894twwo Year: 1894 cultural directions. IN the following pages we have endeavored to list only the cream of the varieties of Vegetable Seeds. Many old sorts have been discarded, as they have been superseded by others of supe- rior merit. Our constant aim is to offer only such as will prove satisfactory to our patrons, and thus merit the confidence they have reposed in us. The cultural directions given are for those sec- tions, the climate of w
Archive image from page 14 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden . descriptivecatal1894twwo Year: 1894 cultural directions. IN the following pages we have endeavored to list only the cream of the varieties of Vegetable Seeds. Many old sorts have been discarded, as they have been superseded by others of supe- rior merit. Our constant aim is to offer only such as will prove satisfactory to our patrons, and thus merit the confidence they have reposed in us. The cultural directions given are for those sec- tions, the climate of which is about the same as Richmond, Va. For sections further North or South the time of sowing must be varied according to the difference in climate. We mail all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, and quarter pounds, free of extra charge for postage ; but seeds in larger quantities, if ordered to be sent by mail, add for postage at the rate of eight cents per pound, or fifteen cents per quart, except on Onion Sets, postage on which is ten cents per quart. For information about remitting money, etc., see page 2. ARTICHOKE. (German, Artisc/wke.) The Globe Artichoke makes a tender and delicious vegetable, the edible portion being the undeveloped flower-head, which must be used before the bloom begins to open. Culture.—Sow the seed in April, in rows fif- teen inches apart and one inch deep, thinning out in the rows to four inches apart. Transplant the following spring to rows three feet apart, and two feet between the plants, where they will re main in bearing for years. Protect in winter by a covering of litter or coarse manure. Large Globe. Produces large globular heads, with thick succulent scales. Boiled till tender, and served with butter and salt, it makes a deli- cious dish. Per pkt. lo cts. ; oz. 25 cts.; lb. $ Jerusalem. This variety is grown for its tubers, which somewhat resemble the potato in appearance, but is different in flavor. It is used as a veg
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