18 HARRISONS’ NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD. 
Asparagus. 
Asparagus usually sells at a good price, and being ready for market in 
April and Mar. the income derived Be 
from it is especially appreciated at that 7 
time of the year. It is ususlly plant- 
ed on light soil to have it early. though 
it can easily be grown on all good gar- 
den soils. The sprouts are not usually 
cut until the second year aiter planting 
except to mow down the canes in the 
fall. The roots will give good crops 
for from 15 to 20 years, selling at from 
.$100 to $405 per acre. usually about 
$2.50 per acre. In preparing asparagus 
for market, cut the sprouts about 4 or 
5 inches under ground, and when only 
from 2 to 4 inches high. Plant the 
roots in the spring. from 4to 6 inches 
deep, covering with only 3 inches of 
soil at first, and filling in the trenches 
as the plants grow. Cultivate well at 
first, afterwards only early in the 
spring and in July or August. Salt 
spread broadcast early in spring, 5 to 10 
bushels per acre, is a good fertilizer; 
give a good top dressing of stable ma- 
nure in November. 
Columbian MammothW hite—It pro- 
duces shoots which are white and re- 
main so as long as fit for use. In addi- 
tion to the marvelous advantage of its 
white color, the Columbian Mammoth 
White Asparagus is even more robust 
and vigorous in habit. and throws lar- 
ger shoots and fully as many of them 
as the Conover’s Colossal. Market gar- 
deners. growers for canners, and amateurs, should give this great acquisition 
a thorough trial. Price—1 dozen for 30 cents, 50 for 75 cents, 100 for $1.25, 1000 
for $4, one year roots: two year roots $d per 1000. 
Donald’s Elmira.—This new asparagus has attracted much attention 
throughout New York state. where it was originated by Mr A. Donald, a prom- 
inent market gardener of Elmira. He has always realized handsome prices. and 
although a large grower. was unable to supply hali the demand. The delicate 
green color is noticeable, different from either the femous Barrs Philadelphia 
Mammoth or Palmetto. while the stalks are more tender and succulent. Its 
mammoth size can be realized from the fact that in whole crops a bunch of 
twelve stalks will average four poundsin weight. It requires much less labor 
in cutting and bunching. thus lessening the expense of marketing. Sireng one 
year roots 50c. per dozen by mail. 75e. per 100 by express. 58 per 1000. Two-year 
roots 60c. per dozen by mail, $1 per 100 by express, 54 per 1000. 
Palmetto.—Of southern origin, a variety of excellent quality, early, very 
large, very prolific. and all who have used it pronounce it ahead oi any other. 
Strong one-year roots 40c¢ per dozen by mail. 50e per 100 by express, $2 per 1000. 
Two-year roots 50c per dozen by mail, 60c per 100 by express, 52.50 per 1000. 
Barr’s Philadelphia Mammouth.—Early and large. »nd when placed on the 
market its appearance makes a demand for it while other= sre at 2» drag. One- 
year roots 40c per dozen by mail, 50c per 100 by express. 52 per 1000. Two-year 
roots 50¢ per dozen by mail, 60c per 100 by express, 52 50 per 1000. 
Conover’s Collossal.— Very large and makes rapid growth, planted mostly 
by market gardeners. Can be cut quite frequently and brings the highes: price. 
One-year roots 35¢c per dozen by mail. 40c per 100 by »xpress. $1.50 per 1000. 
Two-year roots 40c per dozen by mail, 50c per 100 by »x»ress, 52 per 1000. 
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