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Title: George Tait and Sons' price list and descriptive catalogue of field and garden seeds
Identifier: CAT31284901 (find matches)
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Geo. Tait & Sons, Inc; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Virginia Norfolk Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Norfolk, Va. : George Tait & Sons
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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HT the prices here given we agree to deliver free to any Post or Express Office, all orders which are accompanied with cash for the full amount. The quotations in the bod)' of the catalogue are of course prepared only for those who want small packages for private gardens. Prices per pound and per bushel are given in the list at the end of the book, and we invite a comparison of this with the price-list of any house of corresponding reputation. Special prices will be named to market gardeners who buy in very large quantities. We are in a position to compete with any responsible firm in this country. A thorough system of testing is applied to our seeds to ascertain their vitality, and this must be shown to be of satisfactory vigor before they can leave our warehouse ; these tests are made not merely once in the year, but are constantly repeated and our customers are thereby abso- lutely protected against any uncertainty of germination. Whenever seeds purchased from us fail to germinate properly, it is owing to the manner in which they are planted, to unfavorable soil or season, or to their destruction by insects. Important varieties are grown directly under our personal supervision, and all others are procured from the most reliable sources of which we have knowledge. As we have reason to believe certain unscrupulous dealers make a practice of trading upon the reputation of our House by selling as ours seeds of entirety different quality, we beg to again caution those who order T ait's Seeds through their local stores, against accepting any pjickages which are not protected by our well-known red seal of the thistle blossom ; this caution does not apply to the small yellow five- and ten-cent packages, these being sealed in packages containing one dozen papers. They will thus protect not only us but themselves as well. We are obliged to list many kinds of vegetables which are of comparatively inferior value, there being always a demand for such from certain customers unacquainted with the finest varieties. We are careful, however, to point out the inferiority, and our readers will do well to be guided by our experience. ASPARAGUS. (Asparagus Officinalis.) g^'For price per pound, see Market Gardeners' List in last pages. MAMMOTH WHITE COLUMBIAN.—This beautiful asparagus is thought to be a "sport" of the old Conover's Colossal but is absolutely distinct in the shape of the stalks as well as in their color; these are the largest size, clear white without the least artificial blanching and changeless in color as long as fit for the table. The color of course makes it much sought after in all markets, particularly by canners, but it has still another advantage over the popular Palmetto Asparagus in its productiveness, the number of shoots thrown up at one time being unex- celled by even the Colossal. We offer seed grown very carefully from the original stock. Per pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; per oz. 15 cts.; per \ lb. 25 cts. CHARLESTON, FRENCH OR PALMETTO.—Since this fine variety was introduced sev- eral years ago, we find little demand for the Colossal and the other old stocks of asparagus. It is a rapid and even grower, very regular in size, and keeps in excellent condition long after cutting. With its immense stalks and bright green color, it makes a most attractive and salable bunch, and most of our best truck-farmers now use it exclusively. Per pkt. 5 cts.; per oz. 10 cts.; per \ lb. 20 cts. DONALD'S ELMIRA.—This is considered an excellent sort but it has not been popular any- where in the South ; the stalks are large and of good quality. Per pkt. 5 cts.; per oz. 10 cts.; per \ lb. 20 cts. Tarboro, N. C—I can always rely upon your house for good seeds. C. H. KING.

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