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From Your Own Plantings ^ ^ ■ ^ 



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Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to make _. i»^.^_ m. '^^HT ' *-;, K* 



appearance in the Spring and its succulent, green 

 stalks are a welcome change to the table. Because 

 of its earliness, asparagus can be depended upon to 



realize a profit and there is an ever increasing de- ^^^m' ■ ^'^ 



mand for canning and freezing. ^^^m-.. . J^- 



Any home gardener can enjoy delicious, health- 

 ful asparagus fresh from his garden six to ten 

 weeks each spring. Cooked, frozen or canned im- 

 mediately after it is cut is the way to really enjoy 

 asparagus. You won't believe the difference until 

 you try it from your own plantings. 



Plant This Great Strain of l^i ic 



Mary Washington Roots 



Favorite heavy yielder developed by the U. S. y^fc, M m j, *>^ ,^— ^ . 



Department of Agriculture. The best you can plant S WL M B I < W^ ■ i 



for high production and quality. Our MARY * ^ * * •*' ** 

 WASHINGTON is from the "Roberts" seed selec- 

 tions, very early, a strong grower, and produces 



shoots of finest quality, more uniform in size, shape ^§^'^Ki ^m W7^ 



and color than others. Healthy green color, rich pj^HP 'mm ^U 



flavor and juicy tenderness. %'Ti. 



50 to 100 roots supply an average family. 200 ^^^"fe. 

 roots will take care of canning, freezing needs, too. 



A planting of Rayner's asparagus will yield loads of fine food for many years. Plant early 



in the spring in fertile soil to which about 5 pounds of 10-6-4 fertilizer per 100 square feet 

 has been added. Spread the roots in a trench about 6 inches deep and 8 inches wide. Place 



plants about 16 inches apart and cover crowns with about 2 inches of soil. As the plants be- 

 gin to make new growth gradually fill the trench. 



ASPARAGUS PRICES — ORDER EARLY FOR SPRING PLANTING 



Big three year roots will produce stalks large enough for cutting the second year and a big 

 crop each year thereafter. Produces 15 to 20 years. Complete planting instructions with order. 



See Page 19 For Postal Rates. 2^ 50 100 250 500 1000 



3 year Jumbo $4.50 $7.50 $12.00 $24.00 $42.50 $75.00 



2 year No. 1 Roots 2.60 4.35 7.00 14.00 26.85 45.00 



1 year No. 1 Roots 1.70 2.80 4.50 9.00 16.95 27.50 



^ MdrDnilffllfl I^HWI^WV^P^H rhubarb is a very popular peren- 



vuiiaiu I * J ^ I P I *^r *^ *J^^B "^^^ where winters are sufficiently cold 



«^ m iHHHIMHBHHAJL^Bnii^l to freeze ground 3 to 4 inches. A few 



SmCQ Ji^ plants well tended make an excellent 



supply for sauce and pies. 



We offer only the McDonald Red 



¥^LlkMtKB^ variety because of its marked super- 

 ^^^^^^jjH iority. Matures earlier, sweeter, and 



^ ^i_^ „ ^ -K.. "^^ ""^ planting lasts a lifetime. Plant in 



t / .^■. .*X '" '* '^"^ Spring. 3 to 4 feet apart. 



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' ^ ^■*«'4*^ Prices For Large, Vigorous Divisions 



^%ji/ $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70; 10 for $8.00 

 BUY RAYNER'S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 23 



