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ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
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 
Uie supply as asparagus has not been extensively planted as many other farm 
product^ 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 remainder 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 asparagus are wonderful. It is ready for 
maket in April and May and the income derived from it is especially appreciated at 
this time ot 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, 
ox,, 25 - 50 100 500 1000 
2 year, No. 1 ... 50 .85 $1.50 $4.00 $8.00 
1 year. No. 1 40 .60 $1.00 $3.00 $6.00 
Palmetto. Of Southern orig:in. Very large 
and productive. Most extenslvly planted of 
all aspara&us. 
Coiiover's Collossal. An old variety, well 
known in all localities. Larg-e 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 France. Stalks are Immense size, 
rich and tender. Earlier than the other va- 
rieties. 
We have for this spring delivery an extra 
large .stock of both one and two year old 
roots and will quote very attractive prices on 
large orders, w^e are offering nothing hut 
the best varieties under cultivation. 
Dear sirs: I received my plants last week 
in fine condition. I got them the same day 
they arrived at the Expres.s office and plant- 
ed them at once, and they certainly are start- 
ing off nice. 
Yours truly. Hoss c. Core. 
April ic 1919 Penna. 
Gentlemen : — October 26. 1920. 
I received the fall price list sent me. which I thank 
you for also. When your catalogue comes out, please 
send me one. 
Let me say that the trees that you sold me in the 
spring of 1918 and 1919 all lived and I am well 
pleased with them. The trees that I planted in 1918 
had a nice lot of fruit on them last spring, but it all 
dropped off of the trees being young. I expect a 
good crop of apples next year, 1920. I also expect a 
lot of peaches. My trees are planted on my place 
at Maple Shade. N. J. 1 intended to write you in the 
spring of 1919. but neglected to do so. It you care 
to use my name as a testimonial, you may do so as 
I am well pleased with my trees. 
Wishing you every success in the future, I remain. 
Respectfully yours, 
WILLIAM GOODWIN, 
Dear Sirs : — 
I received the strawberry plants and was well 
pleased with them. 
They were in good shape and were very nice. Next 
spring if all is all right, we will send for some trees 
and vines. Resptfully yours. 
SHERMAN KNAPP, 
May 9th, 1920. Pennsylvania. 
Gentlemen : — 
Enclosed please find another small order. Your 
privet, fruit trees and grape vines shipped me last 
year opened up O. K. Did not lose a tree, vine or 
plant. 
I have nothing but praise for your stock. 
Very truly yours. 
H. J. CAPEHART. 
Feb. 4th, 1020. West Virginia. 
