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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— Oz., 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; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c Pkt. 10c 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE— A large white variety. Oz., 15c; V* lb., 

 35c; 1 lb., 75c Pkt. 10c 



PALMETTO— An early green sort. Oz., 15c; Vi lb., SOc; 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 



Palmetto $0.75 $1.25 



Columbian Mammoth White .75 1.25 



Washington Rust-proof .85 1.35 



If wanted by mail, add 25c per 100 



,2.25 



$15.00 



2.25 



15.00 



2.50 



16.00 



CREAM CITY GARDEN COLLECTION, $1.00 



(Value $1.40) 



1 pkt. Beans, Currie's Rust-proof Wax 

 1 pkt. Beans, Stringless Green Pod 

 1 pkt. Beet, Detroit Dark Red 

 1 pkt. Carrot, Chantenay 

 1 pkt. Lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson 

 1 pkt. Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam 

 1 pkt. Cucumber, Early Fortune 

 1 pkt. Spinach, Currie's Market 



1 pkt. Turnip, Purple Top 



1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe Danvers 



1 pkt. Parsley, Double Curled 



1 pkt. Peas, Little Marvel 



1 pkt. Radish, Scarlet Globe 



1 pkt. Squash, White Bush Scalloped 



1 pkt. Swiss Chard 



1 pkt. Tomato, Cream City 



