SUCCESS IN MARKET GARDENING 



In the fall, if stable manure is to be applied, these 

 seed stalks may be mown down and the ground 

 cleared off by burning over; but in case commercial 

 fertilizers are to be employed, it will be of advan- 

 tage to let the stalks stand, for protection, mowing 

 them down in the spring. 



The varieties are numerous, and differ con- 

 siderably. Moore's Giant and Giant Argenteuil 

 are the two varieties now most in use. 



As already said, the profit to be made from 

 asparagus will not warrant its open-air culture 

 upon the high-priced lands that lie near the markets 

 where it must be sold; but, fortunately, it keeps 

 well, and will bear transporting over long distances. 



It has been somewhat out of favour with market 

 gardeners, but it is now beginning to be forced 

 in hot-houses, thus commanding a fancy price. 

 Where it is grown in this way, the roots are dug 

 in the fall and put into a cool cellar till required 

 to be placed in the forcing-house. The asparagus 

 will be fit for cutting in three or four weeks. The 

 roots thus taken up are of no use after being forced 

 in this manner. 



BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris). Dwarf or Bush 

 kinds. This familiar crop flourishes best in a 



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