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W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY. MARYLAND 



ASPARAGUS 



It is far more econom- 

 ical to use the Asparagus 

 roots than to attempt to 

 sow the seed, for at least 

 a year's time is saved. 

 For garden culture, the 

 plants should be set in 

 rows about 2 feet apart 

 and I foot apart in the 

 rows, with the crowns 4 

 inches below the surface. 

 Before cold weather comes 

 on, cover the beds heavily 

 with manure and in the 

 spring work it into the 

 ground, being careful not 

 to injure the tender tops, 

 or cut down to the roots. 

 The young shoots may be 

 cut for the table the 

 second season. For field 

 culture the rows should be 

 6 feet apart and the plants 

 2 feet apart in the rows. 

 Cover only about 2 inches 

 when planting and fill in 

 the remainder of trench 

 gradually as the plants 

 begin to grow. 



GIANT ARGENTEUIL. The finest and most prolific of all. Stock of immense size; attractive, rich and 

 tender; comes into cutting condition earlier than most other varieties. Very reliable and a sure money- 

 maker; comparatively free from rust and blight. This I believe is claimed to be a French seedling of the 

 Palmetto. It is very popular with market growers everywhere, and my sales run very heavy on this variety. 

 PALMETTO. Early, large and comparatively free from rust; makes a heavy yield and is one of the 

 most popular of the market varieties. Altogether this variety is very favorably regarded by those who 

 know it best. The market gardener will find it particularly valuable from the fact that it is ready for use 

 several days earlier than most other kinds. Palmetto is of southern origin, but is equally well adapted for 

 growing in the North. 



From Long Inland R. R. Experiment SlaUon 

 Giant ArgenteuU Asparagus. The finest and most prolific of all 



Miscellaneous Roots and Plants 



HORSE-RADISH 



BOHEMIAN, or MALINER KREN. This is 

 undoubtedly the best variety to grow, and is grown 

 by planting the small sets, or pieces from the side 

 roots, in deep, rich soil, and cultivating in the same 

 manner as with the ordinary variety of Horse- 

 Radish; but the plants are so much stronger in 

 growth that the roots grow to considerably larger 

 size and greater weight, making it decidedly more 

 valuable. 



RHUBARB (Pie-Plant) 



Plant in a dry soil, to secure large, heavy stalks, 

 in rows 4 feet apart, with the plants 3 feet apart. 

 Set the roots so that the crown will be about I inch 

 below the surface. Top-dress annually in the fall 

 with good stable manure and fork under in the spring. 



SAGE 



HOLT'S MAMMOTH. This useful plant, which 

 produces leaves of great size, should be in every 

 garden. The plant is vigorous and is a very strong, 

 grower, and does not run to bloom like other va- 

 rieties. It is really the only variety of Sage worth 

 extensive cultivation, and is in every way desirable. 

 Very hardy, does well in all sections. 



Holt's Mammoth Sage (Reduced 



