2S BUNTINGS* NURSERIES, SELBYVILI.E, DEL. 
PALMETTO ASPARAGUS 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Asparagus is one o£ 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 has not been extensively planted as 
many other farm products. It will thrive in all localities 
and on any soil that will produce general farm crops. To 
have it real early it should be planted on light soil. The 
sprouts are not usually cut for market until the second 
year after planting, except to mow down the canes in the 
fall or spring. Plant from 4 to 5 inches deep, covering 
with only 3 inches of soil at first, and cover the re- 
mainder as the plants grow. The rows should be 3 feet 
apart with plants set 1 foot apart in the row. Broadcast 
about 5 bushels of salt and 300 pounds of Nitrate of 
Soda to the acre in March and give it a good top-dressing 
of stable manure in November. The profits from aspar- 
agus are wonderful. It is ready for market in April and 
May and the income derived from it is especially appre- 
ciated at this time of the year. The roots give a splendid 
crop each year for 20 years. It is successfully planted 
during March, April and May, also during the fall months. 
25 100 1000 
2 year, No. 1 {0-80 |1.75 {10.00 
1 year, No. 1 60 1.25 8.00 
PALMETTO. Ot Southern origin. Very large and productive. 
Most extensively planted of all asparagus. 
CONOVER'S COLOSSAL. An old variety, well Ivnown in all 
loealitiefs. Large and makes a rapid growth. Very popular. 
BARR'S MAMMOTH. Early and very large; makes a rapid 
growth. A general favorite. 
GIANT ARGENTEUIL. This variety is largely grown in 
Prance. Stalks arc immense size, rich and tender. Earlier than 
the other varieties. 
