Asparagus Roots — Mary Washington 



The improved rustproof Mary Washington Asparagus is generally 

 recognized to be the best variety to grow. Leading Asparagus growers 

 say that it starts earlier, produces more and larger stalks, shows a 

 higher rust resistance and will net more money per acre and more 

 satisfaction in the home garden than any other variety. 



The roots should be planted in early spring just as early as you 

 can work the land. They should be set in furrows 5 to 7 inches deep 

 with the roots spread out somewhat in the furrow. A good practice 

 is to open the furrow 8 to 12 inches, apply a liberal amount of well- 

 rotted stable manure, well mixed with the soil filling the furrow to 

 5 or 7 inches deep before the roots are set. They should be covered with 

 about 3 inches of soil until the young shoots start to come through. 

 Then the furrows should be gradually filled in as the young plants 

 grow, until the ground is level. In the garden, set in rows SV2 feet 

 apart, with roots 12 to 15 inches apart in the row ; in large commercial 

 plantings rows 4 to 5 feet apart are generally used. Asparagus needs 

 good cultivation, with plenty of manure and fertilizer. 



We have a fine lot of strong one year roots which we are confident 

 will give you good results. Price list page 33. 



Instructions to Purchasers 



Terms. Cash with order. Remit by Money 

 Order, Bank Draft or Cash in Registered Letter. 

 No C. O. D. shipments. 



Packing. No extra charge made for packing 

 at prices quoted on page 33. 



Time of Shipment. We ship plants from No- 

 vember 1st to May 1st. See paragraph on page 

 9, "Time to Set Plants." 



True to Name. We take every precaution to 

 have all plants true to name and we will refund 

 your money if any prove otherwise, but we will 

 not be responsible for any sum greater than the 

 cost of the plants. 



Late Shipments. All plants ordered shipped 

 after May 1st will be packed and shipped in best 

 possible condition but at purchasers' risk. 



Our Guarantee. We guarantee all plants 

 ordered shipped before May 1st to reach you in 

 good condition. If they are found to be other- 

 wise, either through a slip on our part or delay 

 or mistreatment in transit, notify us immediately 

 so that we can refill your order. Any claim for 

 poor condition must be made immediately on 

 receipt of plants as we cannot be responsible for 

 drought, floods, insects, etc., which may affect 

 the plants after their arrival, as these things 

 are entirely beyond our control. 



When to Order — And How to Ship 



Order as soon as you have decided what varieties and how many you want. Write plainly, so 

 that we can get your name and address correctly for prompt acknowledgment of order and delivery 

 of plants. Be sure to fill in your County on the order sheet. 



Express is generally satisfactory and the best way to ship plants if your order is large, or if 

 the distance is great. 



Parcel Post. Generally cheapest and most satisfactory for small shipments and with larger 

 shipments in adjoining and nearby states. 



Strawberry plants packed for shipment weigh approximately 4 pounds per 100 plants. One-year 

 asparagus roots 8 lbs. per 100. Make up your order, calculate the approximate weight and if you 

 do not know your zone from Salisbury, Maryland, use distances given herewith, or ask your post 

 master. NOTE carefully weight of asparagus roots. 



With zone rate published here you can easily calculate the amount of postage to send 



Be sure to send postage enough as any excess will be returned. 



If sufficient amount to pay 

 parcel post charges is not sent 

 with the order, the plants will 

 be sent by Express collect, or 

 by parcel post C. O. D. for 

 the amount of postage due, 

 as we cannot keep accounts 

 and send bills for small items 

 of postage. 



Zone 

 1st 



Miles 

 to 50 



1st pound 

 8 cts 



Each additional 

 pound 

 or fraction 

 1 1/10 cts. 



2nd . . 



50 to 150 



8 cts 



11/10 cts. 



3rd . . 

 4th 



. . 150 to 300 



300 to 600 



9 cts 



10 cts 



2 cts. 



3 1/2 cts. 



5th 



600 to 1000. . 



11 cts 



5 3/10 cts. 



6th 



. 1000 to 1400 



. . 1400 to 1800 



. . 1800 up 



. 12 cts 



.... 7 cts. 



7th 



... .14 cts 



9 cts. 



8th . . 



15 cts 



11 cts. 



WE HAVE NO AGENTS— If you want to be sure of getting Allen's plants, order direct from 

 this catalog. Many agents buy their plants where they can get them the cheapest, regardless 

 of quality, and-sell them for as much, or in many cases more, than the cost of the best. To 

 be sure of getting ALLEN'S QUALITY PLANTS at the best price, MAIL your order to us. 



Copyright, 1936, by The W. P. Allen Co., Salisbury, Md. 



