FRANCIS • C ■ STOKES • AND • COMPANY 



Asparagus 



Mary Washington (Stokes) 



Outstanding features: Rust -resistance and giant-size stalks 





SPECIFICATIONS: 



Color purity 99.5% 



Date of Test: October. 1927. 



Type purity 98% 



Disinfectant: Dipdust (Bayer). 



Germination: 99% 



Height of stalk: 10-12 inches. 



THIS firm has shared a large part of the Mary Washington asparagus business. Eight years ago we offered the original Washington 

 stock, the first of the Department of Agriculture rust-resistant varieties. When the superiority of the Mary strain, named in honor 

 of George Washington's mother, was established we were among the first to offer it. Since that time we have done an increasing 

 volume of business with large asparagus growers, and in line with our policy of carrying only the best we have discarded all other varieties 

 including the Washington and Martha strains. We see no object in recommending anything but the best, for there are enough handicaps 

 in the vegetable business. Mary Washington is earjier, larger and longer than either the Washington or the Martha strains and for all com. 

 mercial purposes is equally rust-resistant. In view of the prevalence of rust, it is utter folly for a grower to plant additional acreage with the 

 old varieties such as Palmetto, Giant Argenteuil, etc., which are susceptible to rust. We can now definitely state that green asparagus is 

 bringing a higher price on the general markets than white. The fact that Mary Washington produces a very large, tight tip and will not 

 prematurely sprangle out is greatly in its favor in the production of green asparagus. A loose-budded stalk does not keep well and will 

 not retain its flavor. 



Seed Roots 



All of our seed is saved from a field of pure Mary Washington 

 one generation removed from the parent stock. This seed is of 

 strong germination and has been graded as to size, assuring uniform 

 seedlings. Some growers are so situated as to soil and climate that 

 they can produce their own roots. Others can buy them more 

 economically at the extremely close prices at which we offer them, 

 thus saving a whole year. 



Price, delivered: No packets; oz. 15c, Y A lb. 45c., lb. $1.50, 

 10 lbs. @ $1.40 per lb., 50 lbs. @ $1.30 per lb 



All of our roots are grown from seed supplied direct thru Dr. J. B. 

 Norton, the originator. They are grown under favorable condi- 

 tions in rich, New Jersey loam. They are selected to a high stand- 

 ard as to size and growth. We are in a position to cover the 

 requirements of the most critical planters. Our roots are not 

 ordinarily shipped until the last week in March. Orders should 

 be placed as soon as possible. 



Price, delivered: $2.50 per 100, $7.50 per 500, $12 per 1000, 

 5,000 roots @ 11.00 per 1000, 10,000 roots @ $10.50 per 1000, 

 50,000 roots @ $10.00 per 1000. 



Mary Washington Asparagus 

 is noted for its tight buds 



"How can you afford to make such sweeping price reductions without breaking down on your quality?" 

 A fair question, but one easily answered. The scrapping of superfluous varieties has proportionately 

 reduced overhead costs. This saving we are passing on to our customers. 



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