20 Bunting's Nurseries, Selbyville, Delaware 
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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 the supply as asparagus has not been extensively planted as 
has many other farm products. It will thrive in all localities and on any soil that 
will produce general farm products. 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 market in April and 
May and the income derived from it is especially appreciated 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. 
Price, lyr. roots, 40c for 50, 65c for 100, $2.75 per 1000. 
2yr. roots, 60c for 50, 75c for 100, $3.75 per 1000. 
We give less than 500 at the 100 rate; 500 or more at the 1000 rate. 
Parcel Po.st. Asparagus Can be sent by Parcel Post, prepaid, at per crown 
extra. 
Palmetto. Of Southern origin. Very 
large and productive. Most extensively 
planted of all asparagus. 
Conover's Collossal. 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. Asparagus will 
thrive successfully and does not require 
much work. Plant it this spring and 
help increase our country's food supply. 
