Gardner E. Bunting, Grower of Fancy Fruits, Selbyville, Del. 
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Plant the roots in the spring or fall from 4 to 6 inches deep, covering with 
only 3 inches of soil at first, and filling the trenches as the asparagus grow. Cul- 
tivate well at first, afterwards only in the spring and July and August. Salt sprea<I 
broadcast early in spring; about 5 to 10 bushels per acre is a good fertilizer, give 
good top dressing of stable manure in November, 200 to 400 pounds per acre of 
nitrate soda in March. My asparagus for this spring is very large and fine. 
Varieties of Asparagus. 
PALMETTO. — Of Southern origin, a variety of excellent (luality. hardy, very 
large, prolific, and all who have used it pronounce it vcrv fine 
1 year old roots, 60c per 100; J53.00 per 1000. 
GIANT ARGENTUEL. — This variety is largely grown in France, but has be- 
come adapted to our .soil and climate; is noted for its earliness, productiveness and 
immense .size of stalks. Remarkably healthy. 
Prices of 1 year old roots, 60c per 100, $3.00 per 1000. 
BARR'S MAMMOUTH.— Early and very large; makes a rapid growth. .-V 
general favorite. 1 year old, 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1000. Customer to pay charges. 
Prices on application for smaller or larger numbers than quoted on Price list. 
How to Treat Plants on Arrival. 
When plants arrive in a wilted condition, unpack them at once and put the 
roots into a bucket of cool water for an hour. They will generall\- revive and be 
in condition to set in the ground. Remember it is not a good plan to wet the tops. 
Celery Plants 
We will not grow early Celery plants this sea.son , but will grow a large stock 
of late ones in open field, ready to set about July 1st. Cannot send celery by mail. 
GIANT PASCAL. — One of the largest celeries grown and one of the best 
keepers. This is the leading variety for winter It is quite slow to bleach, but its 
flavor is of the very best. Prices of Cekry Plants, 2Ur per 100; $1.50 per 1000. 
WHITE PLUME.— This is one of the very best for fall and early winter use. 
Good strong grower, fair size, free from rust, gooil flavor, and bleaches very early. 
It can be recommended to all growers of celery. 
Late Tomato Plants 
There is a great demand for L,ate Tomato Plants for canners and truckers. 
They are grown in open field and are not transplanted, but are good stocky and 
heavy rooted plants. 
As tomato plants are tender and difficult to handle in hot weather, we cannot 
ship more than 500 miles, and guarantee them to arrive in good condition. Tliev 
should always be sent by express. Plants ready about June 5th. 
STONE and PARAGON.— Two of the very best varieties. Prices of Tomato 
Plants, $1.25 per 1000: $S per 5000. 
