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Mary Washington is by- 

 far the most satisfactory- 

 all-purpose variety 



No. 1. Mary Washington Asparagus 



VERY LARGE PRODUCTIVE RUST-RESISTANT 



The most profitable Asparagus 



Mary Washington will produce the very highest type green Asparagus it is possible 

 to grow. It is earlier, larger, and longer than the Washington, and for all commercial 

 purposes it is equally rust-resistant. The tips are very tight and do not prematurely 

 "sprangle out" or "blow," a feature which greatly increases its sales value. Asparagus 

 with prematurely loose buds does not keep well on the market, and also loses its good 

 flavor. This feature is later recognized by the high-branching habit of the plant after 

 the cutting season. The natural color of Mary Washington is rich purple-green. Its 

 length will average from 10 to 20 inches, the entire length of the stock being tender 

 and brittle. The green shoots are very large, with a tendency to be slightly oval in 

 the cross-section. Even when planted alongside other strains of Washington, it is 

 very easy to identify the Mary Washington by its taller and larger shoots. Large 

 shoots will bring double the price of the small ones. Mary Washington has the largest 

 seed and the largest seedlings of any Asparagus known. 



An Asparagus-field under proper care should be productive and profitable for from 

 15 to 20 years. One's original investment is of small consequence compared to the 

 annual return. The domestic consumption of Asparagus is increasing, but we question 

 whether it is keeping pace with the rapidly increasing acreage. It is our guess that 

 competition in the immediate future will be keen. In this competition, the man with 

 the quality product is the only one who is sure of his market. The race is only for the 

 strong. We see little hope for the careless, rust-ridden grower to survive. 



PRICES: 



SEED. Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; l/ 4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 

 5 lbs. or over, 75 cts. per lb. 



ROOTS. Postpaid: 50 roots $1.25; 100 roots $2. Not prepaid: 

 500 roots $6.50; 1000 roots $10; 5000 roots, $8.50 per 1000. Larger 

 quantities, write for prices. 



