80 MUCK CROPS 



from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of a fertilizer with 

 nitrogen, phosproric acid and potash in the 

 ratio of 3-7-10 or 4-8-10 will do. Supple- 

 mentary applications of fish tankage or nit- 

 rate of soda may be given later if the grower 

 sees a need of the same. Yearly application 

 of 1,500 to 2,000 pounds should be given, half 

 the amount early in the spring and the bal- 

 ance after cutting ceases, July 4. 



The asparagus plantation, should be kept 

 free from weeds throughout the season. 

 Slugs may bother, but they can be controlled 

 by spraying with arsenate of lead, 3 pounds 

 to 50 gallons water. Rust is the only dis- 

 ease that gives much trouble. Spraying to 

 correct this pest has not given satisfaction. 

 The most practical means of control is to cut 

 the tops and burn them quickly whenever 

 the disease is noticed. The disease is a pre- 

 mature yellowing or rusting of the foliage. 

 All of the foliage should be cut and burned 

 in the late fall, in order to stop any chance of 

 the spreading of this disease. 



Harvesting and Marketing. It is possible 

 to cut a larger amount -of "grass" the second 

 season from planting than would be practi- 

 cal where asparagus is grown upon other soil 



