Gardner E. Buntmg, Grower of Fancy Fruits, Selbyvills, Del. 
Asparagus Roots 
Asparagus usually sells at a good 
price and being ready for market in April 
and May. The income derived from it is 
especially appreciated at tliat time of the 
year. It is usually planted on li.ijht soil 
to have it early, though it can be easily 
grown on all good garden .«oils. The 
sprouts are not usu^illy cut until the 
second year after planting, except to 
mow down the canes in the fall. The 
roots will give good crops for from 15 to 
20 years. Selling at SIOO to $200 per 
acre. In preparing asparagus for mar- 
ket, cut the sprouts about 4 or 5 inches 
under the ground, and when only from 
2 to 4 inches high. 
Plant the roots in the spring or fall 
from 4 to 6 inches deep, covering with 
only 3 inches of soil at first, filling the 
trenches as the asparagus grow. Culti- 
vate well at first, afterwards only in the 
spring and July and August. Salt spread 
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 40u 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 quality, hardy, very 
large, prolific, and all who have u,sed it pronounce it very fine. 
One year old roots, 60c per 100; $3.00 per 1000. 
GIANT ARGENTUEL.— This variety is largely grown in France, but has he- 
come adapted to our soil and clinnte. is noted for its earliness, productiveness and 
immense size of stalks. Remarkably healthy. 
Prices of one year old roots, 60c per 100; $3 00 per 1000. 
BARR'S MAMMOUTH — Karly and verv large; makes a rapid growth. 
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 conditon, unpack them at once and put the 
foots into a bucket of cool water for an hour. They will generally 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 season, but will grow a large stork 
of late ones in open field, ready to set about July 1st. Cannot send celery by mail. 
