BUNTING'S NURSERIES, SELBYVILLE, DEL 
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Aspara§:us 
Asparagus is one of the most profitable crops grown. It is in great demand 
in all markets, always selling for very high prices. The demand is much greater 
than the supply as asparagus is not extensively planted except in only a few local- 
ities, yet it can be grown in all localities with great success for market purposes, 
as it is being grown with the best success all over the country by many for home 
consumption. It is ready for market in April and May and the income derived 
from it is especially appreciated at this time of year. Set the plants either in the 
fall or spring, from 4 to 5 inches deep, covering with only two inches at first, cover 
the remainder as they grow during the summer, the rows should be 3 feet apart, 
with plants set from one to two feet apart in the row. Broadcast about 8 bushels 
of salt or 300 pounds Nitrate of Soda to the acre in March, either one makes a 
good fertilizer. Give it a good top-dressing of stable manure in November. The 
roots usually give a splendid crop for 20 years. May be successfully planted until 
June first. 
Price, 1 year old roots, 40g for 50, 60c for 100, $2.80 for 1000. 
Price, 2 year old roots, 60c for m, 80c for 100. $4.00 for 1000. 
Number ot 
Trees planted 25 feet apart each wa 
20 
18 " 
16 " 
14 " 
12 " 
10 " 
Palmetto. Of Southern origin. Very 
large and productive. Most extensively 
planted of all asparagus. 
Conover's Colossal. An old variety, 
well known in all localities. Large and 
makes a rapid growth. Very popular. 
Giant Argenteuil. This variety is 
largely grown in France. Stalks are of 
immense size, rich and tender. Earlier 
than the other varieties. 
Barr's Mammoth. Early and very 
large; makes a rapid growth. A gen- 
eral favorite. 
We have for this spring delivery an 
extra large stock of both one and two 
year old roots and will quote very at- 
tractive prices on large orders We are 
offering nothing but the best varieties 
under cultivation. 
Trees to an Acre 
ly requires 69 trees to the acre 
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135 
170 
222 
302 
436 
