ORiSEiS 
The proper distances to set rows of the different plants in gardens will be given with each sort. Do not overcrowd but leave space for 
?ood development. Sow small seeds of vegetables not over % inch deep and keep soil regularly moist by watering. The proper depth 
to sow is given in the table on page 50. Remember that no seed can come up through a crust 
caused, for instance, by a north wind. Replanting in such a case will probably be 
Plants which require heat will not start in damp, cold ground; wait till condit 
or choose another situation. Firm the soil after planting. Watch for cut wo 
Keep the ground cultivated and crops growing fast; this means tender vegetables. 
Well known standard varieties which have been thorough- 
ly tried and can be depended on are indicated by larger type. 
ARTICHOKES 
Artichokes are cultivated for the edible bud, which resembles a giant 
thistle. The plants want a very rich soil and plenty of moisture. In 
California the seed should be planted in boxes in January and the young 
plants transplanted in March or April. While plants usually bear for five 
or six years, it is advisable to start new ones occasionally. They do not, 
however, come wholly true from seed, and it is necessary to discard a 
good many plants, using the best ones only for propagating. Plants bear 
next spring; the seed in two years. Set two to three feet apart in three 
to five-foot rows. 
JERUSALEM OB TUBEROUS-BOOTED ARTICHOKE 
Entirelv distinct, and grown exclusively for their large 
potato-like roots, which are valuable for feeding hogs, 
the yield often exceeding two tons per acre. They need 
not be dug, but the hogs can be turned into the field to 
root them up. The tubers are also edible, and are de- 
licious when well cooked. Can supply January to 
March only. Plant 5 sacks per acre. Per lb. 20c; 10 
lbs. $1.20; 100 lbs. $4.50. 
Artichoke — Large Green Glob* 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The most popular variety 
Buds large, globular, deep green. Weight, 1 lb. each, 
or 4 lbs. per doz. Pit. 10c. Strong roots of this va- 
riety, packed, 15c each; $1.25 per dozen. Postage 5c 
each; best sent by express. 
ASPARAGUS SEED and ROOTS 
It requires three or four years from the time of planting as- 
paragus seed to the time that the plant produces shoots suitable 
for eating. To raise plants from seed about one pound per acre 
is required, or one ounce for about 800 plants. Sow early in the 
spring in drills 12 to 14 inches apart and thin to about three 
inches in the row. Allow the plants to grow two full seasons and 
then transplant to permanent beds. It requires about 3000 plants 
to set an acre. When set out for crop, in the field or in beds, 
they require plenty of room, since the plants spread from the 
root, and therefore grow larger each year. In the field the rows 
should be from six to ten feet apart. A loose, porous soil is 
necessary for good asparagus, and the flavor of the young shoots 
BABB'S MAMMOTH. A favorite 
with market gardeners. Shoots 
very large, ten- 
der, quick grow- 
ing and thick 
to the top. 
Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 
Vi lb. 
25c; lb. 
60c. 
COLUMBIA 
MAMMOTH 
WHITE. A 
large, thick vari- 
ety; very white, 
even above 
ground. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
Vi lb. 25c; lb. 65c. 
CONOVER'S 
COLOSSAL OR 
BOULDIN ISLAND 
A standard variety for all purposes, 
especially for canning. It is the 
popular variety formerly used on 
Bouldin Island and oth»r riv»r points la 
depends greatly upon the character of the soil. The light, 
fibrous soils of the Sacramento River islands seem es- 
pecially adapted for perfect asparagus. 
In the house garden the soil, if naturallv heavy and 
stiff, must be made porous and light by spading in the 
proper amount of manure and sand. During the spring 
all the shoots must be cut as fast as they reach the sur- 
face. Later in the season all the shoots should be al- 
lowed to run to seed, and in the autumn all the tops 
should be cut off and burned and the land thoroughly 
cleaned up, and a good dressing of manure and wood 
•shes and sand should be spaded into the beds. 
California where it is 
canned in immense quan- 
tities, 
thick. 
It makes large, 
white shoots of 
d e 1 i c ious flavor, 
and we recommend 
it as the best va- 
riety for all pur- 
poses. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; y 4 lb. 
20c; lb. 60c 
PALMETTO 
This is the most 
popular variety 
grown for general 
garden purposes, es- 
pecially for ship- 
ping. Shoots are light 
green and tinted slightly 
with pink (see illustra- 
tion). Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V. lb. 20c: 
lb. 55c. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
(Weight estimated at 5 lbs. per 100) 
Large, vigorous roots of Palmetto and Colossal 25c per 
doz., postpaid; $1.10 per 100, by freight, prepaid as per 
our special offer; $6.00 per 1000, 
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