Our 1 And 2 Year Asparagus Plants This Year Are The Finest We Have Ever Seen 



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BLUEBERRIES 



A new and delightful fruit becoming more popular and more profit- 

 able. Possibly no small fruit of dessert quality will give as much return 

 in satisfaction and money as the Blueberry when properly grown. We 

 list below what we consider the finest of all varieties being offered to- 

 day. 



Blueberries require an acid soil containing an abundance of peat or 

 other partially rotted vegetable matter. They need a moderate supply of 

 soil-moisture, and good drainage so that the roots can get air during the 

 growing season. 



Where natural Blueberry soil is not available ideal conditions can be 

 created by mixing with the surface soil a liberal quantity of peat moss 

 or partially rotted leaves or sawdust or chip dirt from an old woodpile. 

 If your soil is (Clay the addition of sand will benefit it. Plants sliould 

 be mulched with leaves, straw, lawn clippings or peat moss to conserve 

 moisture. This mulch should not be removed or dug into the soil. Plants 

 should be planted from three to four feet apart. Two varieties should 

 be ordered to give proper polienization. 



Complete cultural direction mailed upon request. 



RflMr^Or^AQ "^^^ bush of slender, vigorous, upright habit rarely 

 JtlxlliV-'Vii/Vi^**^ surpasses five feet in height. The winter twigs are 

 a dark red. The berries are somewhat larger than those of Rubel and 

 begin to ripen several days earlier. 



The bush is of upright habit and at maturity ex- 

 ceeds six feet in heij^ht. The young growth is bright 

 red in winter. The berries are large, frequently reaching three-quarters 

 of an inch in diameter. They usually ripen a few days earlier than Ru- 

 bel and are fine in flavor and appearance. 



TppOpY The bush is of vigorous habit and grows very large. The 

 J"^»^"* winter color of the yong growth is a light red over gold- 

 en brown. The berries are the largest of any here listed, of a very 

 light blue color and ripen about the same time as Bubel. 



RTTRPT Well developed bushes stand six feet or more high, vigorous 

 ITLUi^J^J-i and beautiful. The stems are slender, but sturdy. The 

 winter color of the young wood is a rich red. The large berries are of a 

 fine blue color. Planted extensively for commercial fruit production. 



PIONEER (Coville Hybrid 620-A) S'^^ot^he^ u^S: 



Department of Agriculture. The bushes are stocky, seldom exceeding 4 

 feet in height with a tendency to be broad rather than high. Its stems 

 are stout and stiff and the winter color of the young growth is a de- 

 lightful red. Pioneer produces heavy crops of berries close set in the 

 cluster. They are larger than Rubel; of medium blue color and fire flavor. 

 Prices, all varieties: 10 to 12 inch, B&B, $1.25 each; $10.00 for 10; 15 to 

 18 inch, B&B, $1.75 each; $15.00 for 10, 



CONCORD 



Asparagus 



MARTHA WASHINGTON 



Asparagus culture, where you have land that is adapted to growing 

 it, has proven to be one of the most profitable of the farm products. 

 It should be planted on loamy soil for best results. It does not re- 

 quire a lot of attention or expense in cultivation. An asparagus bed 

 will develop in a surprisingly short time and will last for several 

 years. 



We advise that you plant the rust-resistant varieties known as 

 Washington, for they have proven the most profitable. In fact, the 

 demand for the other varieties is so negligible that we are only grow- 

 ing the Washington strains. They are the best for either home or 

 commercial planting. A well cared for asparagus bed of a few 

 thousand plants can always be depended on to bring you a good 

 return and give you money when you need it during the early spring 

 months. 



Prices all varieties: 25 100 500 1000 5000 



Strong 1 yr.. No. 1 roots $ .40 $1.00 $3.00 $5.50 $25.00 



Strong 2 yr., No. 1 roots 60 1.50 4.00 7.00 32.50 



Strong 2 yr.. No. 2 roots 40 1.00 3.00 6.00 22.50 



Giant Mary Washington, 1 yr. .50 1.25 3.50 6.50 30.00 



Giant Mary Washington, 2 yr. .70 1.75 4.50 8.00 37.50 



MARTHA WASHINGTON PL?T. "S^VSSIS^n 



Pedigreed, only considered an improvement of that variety. Very 

 rust-resistant. The stalks are large, dark green, with a heavy purple 

 overtone. The tips are tight and firm and do not open until well 

 out of ground. 



MARY WASHTNt^TON '^^^^^ ^^ considered one of the 

 ivinni YVriOniiXV^i^^lN i,est of the Washington kinds 

 of Asparagus. It starts early and produces a heavy crop of very 

 large, tender asparagus. Green in color and very good quality. 



Shoemaker's Strein Giant Mary Washington 



This strain of Washington asparagus seems to produce larger stalks, 

 and will continue to produce heavier and over a longer period in the 

 spring cutting season than any other type of Washington Asparagus. 

 We can supply this variety in both one and two year roots and 

 recommend the asparagus growers try this type. It is very Rust 

 Resistant. / 



