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ASPARAGIXOUS PLANTS. 



by slips, they should be taken off in May, when they have 

 grown five or six inches in height, and transplanted four or 



five, inches deep, 

 in rows four feet 

 apart, and two 

 feet apart in the 

 rows. Water 

 freely, if dry 

 weather occurs 

 before the young 

 plants are estab- 

 lished. Keep the 

 ground loose by 

 frequent hoeings 

 and in August 

 or September the 

 heads will be fit 

 for use. Before 

 severe weather, 

 the plants should 

 be covered with 

 straw or stable- 

 litter. 



As plants of one year's growth produce but few heads, and 

 are also later in their development of these than established 

 plants, it is the practice of many cultivators to set a few 

 young slips, and to destroy an equal part of the old planta- 

 tion, yearly. 



When propagated from seeds, a few are sown broadcast, 

 and covered about an inch deep ; or they may be sown in 

 drills eight or ten inches apart. When the plants are well 

 up, transplant, and subsequently treat as directed for slips 

 or suckers. 



To raise Seeds. Allow a few of the largest central heads 



Green Globe Artichoke. 



