CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
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ARTICHOKE 
The Globe Artichoke bears large, round heads with 
thick, fleshy scales, which are cooked and served like 
Asparagus. Sow the seed early in March and trans- 
plant when warm in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet in 
the rows. Cut the tops off in winter and protect with 
a heavy covering of straw or leaves. The first season 
will yield only a partial crop. The second year, thin 
the shoots to three of the best, and these will begin 
to form heads early in summer. 
Another use is to cut back the stems close to the 
ground early in summer. The young shoots which 
start up rapidly may be tied close together, filling in 
between with soil to exclude the air until they are 
blanched, and these are used in various forms of 
cookery or as a salad. 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE—0z., 50c ___-___- Pkt. 10c 
ASPARAGUS 
Asparagus may be grown in almost any soil, and 
under nearly all conditions, but succeeds best in a 
rich, sandy friable loam with good under drainage, 
and yet not too dry. Avoid planting near trees or 
tall shrubs, because of the shade and heavy draft on 
the fertility of the ground. Choose an open space 
with a southern exposure. 
WASHINGTON RUST-PROOF—A new variety, the result of breeding by the 
U. S. Department of Agriculture to obtain a rust-proof Asparagus. Is nearer 
to being rust-proof than any other variety. The shoots are large and deep 
green in color. Oz., 15c; %4 lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 85¢ ____________-__________ Pkt. 10c 
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—A large white variety. Oz., 15c; % Ib., 
SOC lel bem ioC mae ee ee ne ee ee a A ee ae Pkt. 10c 
PALMETTO—An early green sort. Oz., 15c; %4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c____Pkt. 10c 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
(Ready about April 1) 
4,000 to 6,000 roots are required for an acre. 
2 YEARS OLD 
25 50 100 1000 
Balmettomesae ee $0.75 $1.25 $2.25 $15.00 
Columbian Mammoth White _________- 15 1.25 2.25 15.00 
Washington Rust-proof ________--___- 85 1.35 2.50 16.00 
If wanted by mail, add 25c¢ per 100 
CREAM CITY GARDEN COLLECTION, $1.00 
(Value $1.40) 
1 pkt. Beans, Currie’s Rust-proof Wax 1 pkt. Turnip, Purple Top 
1 pkt. Beans, Stringless Green Pod 1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe Danvers 
1 pkt. Beet, Detroit Dark Red 1 pkt. Parsley, Double Curled 
1 pkt. Carrot, Chantenay 1 pkt. Peas, Little Marvel 
1 pkt. Lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson 1 pkt. Radish, Scarlet Globe 
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1 pkt. Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam pkt. Squash, White Bush Scalloped 
1 pkt. Cucumber, Early Fortune pkt. Swiss Chard 
1 pkt. Spinach, Currie’s Market pkt. Tomato, Cream City 
Asparagus Knife 
Price, 50c; Postpaid, 60e 
