F. W. BOLGIANO &,CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



Bolgiano's "Seeds that Succeed" for 1 929 



We Pay Postage on All Vegetable Seed Oidered by the Pkt., Ozs., '4 Lbs. and Lbs. Ex- 

 cepting Peas, Beans and Com. On These We Pay the Postage Only on Pkts, Pts. and 

 Qts. Larger Quantities Carrying Charges Extra 



ASPARAGUS 



One ounce to 50 feet of drill 

 About 4 pounds to the acre 



CULTURE. Sow the seed thinly in rows 1 foot apart in April or May (4 to 5 pounds to the 

 acre) and Iteep down all weeds. To secure strong, healthy plants, thin the seedlings to 3 or 4 

 inches in the rows, saving only the strongest. The one-year-old plants should be set out in the 

 spring in rich, sandy loam, dug 18 inches deep, into which has been worked a plenty of well- 

 rotted manure. If a stiff clay soil is all that can be had, add a plenty of sand and sifted coal 

 ashes to loosen it up, and also see that it is well underdrained. In planting for private use. 

 set out in beds 5 feet wide, 3 rows in a bed, the outer being each 1 foot from the edge, and 

 allow 18 inches between rows. Set the plants from 4 to 6 inches below the surface. If set out 

 in autumn, top-dress with 6 inches of manure. 



247. Washington. By far the finest development that ha.s been introduced 

 in Asparagus. It has already gained prominence as the most rust resistant of all 

 varieties, and combined uith this most desirable feature we find it to be of 

 extremely uniform type and very vigorous. The large shoots are excellent qual- 

 ity, having a rich, deep green color with faintly purple tinted tips. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; Vi lb, 60 cts.; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



149. Palmetto. Produces abundantly large deep green shoots of fine 

 It is still more widely used than any other variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 25 cts.; Ih. 75 cts., postpaid. 

 Argenteuil, or Conover's Colossal. Produces large, bright green 



quality, 

 cts.; V4 

 301 

 shoots of fine quality and is quite prolific. 

 lb. 75 cts., postpaid. 





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Bolgiano's Stringless Greenpods 



Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; 



327. Columbian Mammoth 

 White. Produces large white shoots 

 without any blanching. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts., 

 postpaid. 



Asparagus Roots 



Plant either in spring or fall. By 

 mail, 20 cts. per 100 extra. 

 PALMETTO. 2-year-oId roots, 12 for 



40 cts.; 100 for $1.50; 1,000 for 



$10.00. 

 WASHINGTON. 12 for 50 cts.; 100 



for $1.75; 1,000 for $12.00. 



ARTICHOKE 



One ounce will produce about 500 plants 



CULTURE. Sow seeds in January in the ^j. , . 



greenhouse or in hotbeds in March. Transplant VVashingtOn AsparagUS 



when large enough in rows 3 feet apart, 2 feet in the row. Cultivate when growing freelv and 

 protect the plants in winter by taking them in a cellar or in a cold frame, or they 'may be left 

 outdoors protected by straw m a climate that is not too severe. Artichokes properly cared for 

 last for several years. ft- j ^ =« ^^i. 



248 Green Globe, pkt. lo cts.; oz. 75 cts. 

 DEj/VINo One quart will plant 100 feet of drill; 1 to 2 bushels to the acre 



CULTURE. About the first of May, if the ground is perfectly warm, select a warm, drj-, shel- 

 tered spot: dig and manure slighbly ; make drills 2 inches deep and 18 inches to 2 feet apart'; drop 

 the beans 3 inches apart in the drills and cover not more than 2 inches deep. Hoe well in dry 

 weather to keep down the weeds. Sow every two weeks for a succession. For mailing, see Parcel 

 Post Rates, page 2. 



Seed beans weight by Parcel Post, including packing: Pint, 2 lbs.: Ot. 3 lbs 

 4 Qts., 9 lbs.; Pk., 17 lbs. ' 



Green Pod Bush 



10595. Bolgiano's Stringless Green Pod. (SPECIALTY, see page 4.) 



A superior strain that is without equal for home or market use, absolutely string- 

 less, producing heavy crops of long, meaty pods. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 45 cts.; qt. 80 cts. 

 postpaid; pk. $4.00; bu. $1.5.00. 



596. Black Valentine. The popularity of tliis bean is due to its extreme 

 hardiness and productiveness, and it is a general favorite among truckers for early 

 spring markets because no other bean excels it in its attractive appearance on the 

 market after distant shipment. This very quality, however, is due to the inherent 

 toughness of pod which makes it undesii-able for home gardens. The dark green 

 pods are nearlj' round and medium size. They mature early. Pkt. 10 cts.: pt. 45 

 cts.; qt. 85 cts„ postpaid; pk. $3.85; hu. $14.40. 



One Large 10c Pkt. Any Three Varieties of Beans for 25c, Postpaid 



