You could compare the 2 lectins. They may have different inducing effects on the mixed cell lineages within the bone marrow. You can use PHA. See the ref. PHA may have preferential mitogenic effects on splenic lymphocytes. However, both Con A and PHA are known to stimulate T cells.
Abramson, Miller, Phillips (1977) The identification in adult bone marrow of pluripotent and restricted stem cells of the myeloid and lymphoid systems. J Exp Med 145 (6): 1567-1579.