2 Asparagus 



so deep. The tubers may be left in the ground 

 throughout the winter and dug as used. 



ASPARAGUS 



Asparagus will grow well in a variety of soils, 

 the one condition being to avoid too much moisture. 

 Ajrich, sandy loam is the best soil, as it will grow 

 warm earlier in the spring than a heavy soil. 



Up-to-date asparagus growers always grow their 

 own plants. The seed should be sown as early as 

 the climate and weather will permit, and it pays 

 to use the very best seed regardless of cost. 



Asparagus seed are very slow to germinate, often 

 requiring several weeks. Germination may be 

 hastened by soaking the seed in warm water for 

 two or three days before planting. The water 

 should be kept warm all of the time, by setting on 

 the back of the stove or placing it over a very small 

 flame, but it should not get really hot. 



In purchasing asparagus plants, secure "crowns " 

 at| least two years of age. This will enable you 

 to have asparagus much earlier than by planting 

 seed and waiting two or three years for a crop. 



