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GARDEN STEPS 



Kinds to Choose 



Danger of Rust to Certain Varieties. — In certain 

 parts of the country, asparagus has suffered from 

 rust, a disease which kills the plant by attacking 

 the foliage. Some gardeners who made asparagus 



their main crop almost gave 

 up in despair, because no 

 remedy could be found for 

 rust. Then it was dis- 

 covered that certain varie- 

 ties of asparagus are free 

 from this disease. By 

 choosing these types, the 

 growers have escaped the 

 ravages of rust. 



Hardy Varieties. — The 

 Argenteuil, the Reading 

 Giant, and the Palmetto 

 are all varieties which have 

 been very successful and 

 hardy. Before deciding on 

 the kind you wish to plant, 

 however, write your state 

 agricultural experiment station and the department 

 at Washington. Constant attention is being given 

 to this plant, and great efforts are being made to 

 provide types which will thrive in every locality. It 

 is safe to plant asparagus thus recommended. 



Argenteuil Asparagus 



