BALDERSON COMPANY, Inc 
626 Indiana Ave., 17. W. 
617 “C” Street, 27. W. 
Washington, D. C 
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Washing-ton Asparagus. 
ASPARAGUS 
CULTURE. —When it is desired to grow Asparagus from seed it should be sowed outside 
in March or April as soon as the spring weather opens. Sow from 1 to 2 ozs. of seed to 100 
feet of row, and thin plants to 6 inches apart in the row. When it is up give frequent cul¬ 
tivations until the plants are one year old, when they should be transplanted to permanent 
beds. Turn a double furrow, leaving a trench 8 to 10 inches deep; fill trench one-half full 
of good barn manure and cover with good loam soil, then set the roots 16 to 18 inches apart 
in rows 3 feet apart and cover 3 inches with loam. When the shoots break through the ground 
cover again with a liberal quantity of manure, and gradually fill in with earth and manure 
until level with the surface. Cultivate well throughout the summer and keep down all 
weeds. When the tops die in November cut off and apply more manure. Continue applying 
manure yearly, and use your best soil, as you cannot get it too rich, or can you use too much 
manure on Asparagus. Cut it lightly until second year; after that cut freely. One hun¬ 
dred roots will supply a family of four. 
PALMETTO. —This is the standard Asparagus and decidedly the most popular and best 
variety grown, both for market and home gardens. It is adapted to all sections where As¬ 
paragus can be raised. It grows to a large size and is very productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 
cts.; lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
WASHINGTON. —The finest of all varieties; nearly rust free and very vigorous. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; It*. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
ASPARAGUS KNIVES. —Very handy and useful for cutting Asparagus. Each 40 cts. 
(postpaid, 45 cts.). 
Asparagus Roots 
The two-year-old roots usually produce two years after planting. Two-Year-Old Roots* 
PALMETTO. —Green stalks. Doz. 30 cts.; per 100 $1.00; per 1,000 $7.00. 
WASHINGTON. —Dark green stalks. Doz. 50 cts.; per 100 $1.40; per 1,000 $9.00. 
BUSH SNAP BEANS 
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS 
GREEN POD.— This is absolutely a 
stringless bean, and this quality alone 
puts it ahead of most table beans. The 
pods break as short and as free as pipe 
stems. It is also extra-early and of 
splendid table qualities. One of the 
best sorts for market gardeners and 
home use. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 35 cts.; 
qt. 60 cts.; pk. $2.10; bu. $7.25. 
IMPROVED RED VALENTINE— 
This is an old favorite and one of the 
most popular beans grown in this sec¬ 
tion for market gardeners and family 
use. They are ready to pick seven 
weeks after planting. The pods are 
round, thick and fleshy, of good qual¬ 
ity and flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 30 
cts.; qt. 50 cts.; pk. $2.00; bu. $7.00. 
Improved Red Valentine Beans. 
BALDERSON’S GIANT STRING¬ 
LESS BEANS. — See High Grade 
Specialties, page 22. 
CULTURE. —These can be planted any time from April 1st (or after danger of late frost 
is past) to September 1st. They thrive best in good light, loamy soil, as they have a ten¬ 
dency to rust if planted in stiff or 
heavy soil. Plant in rows 2)4 to 3 
feet apart and 3 to 4 inches apart in 
the rows. Cover 1)4 inches deep. 
Give only light cultivation after 
plants are 6 inches high. About 2 
pounds is required to plant 100 feet 
of row, and from 30 to 60 pounds 
to the acre. 
Green-Podded 
Varieties 
Burpee’s String-less Green Pod. 
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