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Asparagus 
Most planters prefer one-year plants, as they suffer less in transplanting. The 
preparation of the bed should be made in the most thorough manner, 
A deep sandy loam with an abundance of decayed 
Planting is best done in the spring as early as the 
last for a number of years. 
organic matter is the best soil. 
as itis to 
soil can be worked in good condition. Runfurrows with a plow and clean out 
with shovel to a depth of 1 foot: Place well-rotted stable manure thickly in the 
trench then just a slight covering with the soil, on top of which place the crowns 
about 2 feet. apart, spread out the roots and cover them very shallow. After the 
plants start to grow, work the soil to them gradually until it becomes level. The 
plants should be frequently cultivated and kept clean. 
Barr’s Mammoth. Anearly, crisp, 
tender, light green variety of which the 
yield is always enormous; stalks large; 
good for all purposes. 
Palmetto. Large, productive and 
of high quality; dark green. Ten days 
to two weeks earlier than other kinds. 
Giant Argenteul!. This variety is 
largely grown in France, but has become 
adapted to our soil and climate; is noted 
for its earliness. Remarkably healthy. 
Conover’s Colossal. Of very fine 
quality, white, tender and high-flavored. 
Often cut the second year. 
Gooseberries 
HOUGHTON. A very old variety, but in nearly all parts of the country the 
most valuable. 
It can be depended on to bear a full 
erop every year. The berries 
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are only medium size, and do not command sc high a price as Downing and some 
others, but its hardiness, productiveness and reliability to set a crop every year 
makes it still the most valuable of any. 
It is this regularity of bearing which 
makes Houghton such a profitable Gooseberry, aside from the fact that among 
those who know and appreciate this fruit it is eagerly sought for. 
Downing. Much larger than Hough- 
ton but less productive. Always brings 
a fancy price and is very largely plant- 
ed in the North. Considered by many 
the best market variety. 
sgasslyn (Red Jacket}. Berries large, 
smooth, dull crimson, sweet and luscious. 
A purely native variety of vigorous 
growth and entirely free from mildew. 
Quality among the best. 
Currants 
The Currant is one of the most valued of small fruits. They mature just before 
Raspberries and can be used either raw or cooked. Being very hardy, they do 
not winter-kill and are easy of cultivation, requiring little care. One of the most 
valuable and useful of the small plants. 
PERFECTION. A distinct and very superior variety, producing large, long 
clusters of large, bright, sparkling red berries of mild superior quality in great 
profusion. Awarded many prizes andmedals. Perfection was awarded the Barry 
medal, also the fifteen dollar goid medal of the Western New York Horticultural 
society, after three years trial, and received the highest award given any new 
fruit at the Pan-American Exposition. 
acid; plenty of pulp with few seeds. 
Fay’s Prolific. For many years 
Fay’s has held the same place among 
Currants that Concord holds among 
Grapes—that of being the most exten- 
sively planted of any on the list. Pro- 
ductive, large and agoodshipper. The 
leading market variety. 
Color bright red; quality rich, mild, sub- 
Very early in ripening and very productive. 
Red Cross. A large and productive 
variety, and one of the best Currants if 
not the very best midseason variety on 
the market. The masses of fruit are so 
dense as to hide the naked canes from 
view, and the fruit has a mildand pleas- 
ant flavor. A vigorous grower. 
