ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
THE MARY WASHINGTON 
Rust-resistant and giant-size stalks 
This asparagus, which has been selected by the United States Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture, has proven itself the leading Asparagus known. Is 
practically free from rust. The plants form large clean shoots which 
are long, straight, thick and resemb'e the Palmetto pictured on opposite 
page, but the color is rich dark green tinted darker at the tips. We may 
add that we can definitely state from our experience during the last few 
years that the green asparagus is the favorite in the city markets and 
therefore, always brings a better price. 
The fact that the Mary Washington produces a very large, dark green, 
tight tip shoot which will not prematurely sprangle out is greatly in its 
favor in the production of what is now desired. 
All the roots we offer are grown by us from first class seed, 
GUARANTEED TRUE TO NAME, under favorable conditions in rich soil. 
Placing us in a position to cover requirements of the most critical planter. 
Roots are ordinarily shipped during March and April. Orders should 
be placed as soon as possible. At the following prices every family 
should have their own Asparagus bed. 
PRICES FOR MARY WASHINGTON (Postpaid—300 or less) 
50 
100 
200 
300 
1000 
5000 
1 
year old, 
No. 1 roots . .. . 
_$ .60 
$ .95 
$1.65 
$2.35 
$ 5.75 
$25.00 
2 
year old, 
No. 1 roots . . . . 
.85 
1.35 
2.35 
3.25 
7.50 
32.50 
3 
year old, 
extra heavy ... 
. .. . 1.35 
2.15 
3.75 
5.25 
12.00 
.... 
For proper culture see opposite page. 
The Washington 
Another good variety 
In short the Washington is exceptionally rust-resistant due to un¬ 
usually vigorous constitution (secured by critical selection extending over 
ten years); extraordinary yielding qualities large size, of individual stalks 
and their rapid development to cutting size, which rapid growth stands 
for tenderness. The shoots are straight, of dark green color, with a 
heavy purple overtone. They do not open until well above the ground. 
PRICES—On opposite page. 
Altho the above prices may seem too low to some customers, we 
guarantee to send you the variety and size as ordered. Growing- 
Asparagus roots for 5 of the largest seed houses in the East and 
selling upward of 200,000 annually is reason enough for our low 
prices. Write for special prices on quantity lots, stating how many 
you can use. 
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