TRUE-TO-NAME SMALL-FRUIT PLANTS 
MISCELLANEOUS ROOTS AND PLANTS 
HORSE-RADISH 
BOHEMIAN or MALINER KREN. This is 
undoubtedly the best variety to grow, and is grown 
by planting the small sets, or pieces from the side 
roots, in deep, rich soil and cultivating in the same 
manner as with the ordinary variety of Horse- 
Radish; but the plants are so much stronger in 
growth that the roots grow to considerably larger 
size and greater weight, making it decidedly more 
valuable. 
RHUBARB (Pie-Plant) 
Plant in a dry soil to secure large, heavy stalks, 
in rows 4 feet apart, with the plants 3 feet apart. 
Set the roots so that the crown will be about I inch 
below the surface. Top-dress annually in the fall 
with good stable manure and fork under in the spring. 
ASPARAGUS 
SAGE 
HOLT’S MAMMOTH. This useful plant, which 
produces leaves of great size, should be in every 
garden. The plant is vigorous and is a very strong 
grower, and does not run to bloom like other varie¬ 
ties. It is really the only variety of Sage worth 
extensive cultivation, and is in every way desirable. 
Very hardy; does well in all sections. 
It is far more econom¬ 
ical to use the Asparagus 
roots than to attempt to 
sow the seed, for at least 
a year’s time is saved. 
For garden culture, the 
plants should be set in 
rows about 2 feet apart 
and I foot apart in the 
rows, with the crowns 5 
to 7 inches below the sur¬ 
face. Before cold weather 
comes on, cover the beds 
heavily with manure, and 
in the spring work it into 
the ground, being careful 
not to injure the tender 
tops, or cut down to the 
foots. The young shoots 
may be cut for the table 
the second season. For field 
culture the rows should be 
6 feet apart and the plants 
2 feet apart in the rows. 
Cover only about 2 inches 
when planting, and fill in 
the remainder of trench 
gradually as the plants' 
begin to grow. 
GIANT ARGENTEUIL. The finest and most prolific of all. Stock of immense size; attractive, rich and 
tender; comes into cutting condition earlier than most other varieties. Very reliable and a sure money¬ 
maker; comparatively free from rust and blight. This, we believe, is claimed to be a French seedling of the 
Palmetto. It is very popular with market growers everywhere, and our sales run very heavy on this variety. 
PALMETTO. Early, large and comparatively free from rust; makes a heavy yield and is one of the 
most popular of the market varieties. Altogether this variety is very favorably regarded by those who 
know it best. The market-gardener will find it particularly valuable from the fact that it is ready for use 
several days earlier than most other kinds. Palmetto is of southern origin, but it has been successfully 
grown in the North, and seems to be at home in all sections of the country. 
From Long Island R. R. Experiment Station 
Giant Argenteuil Asparagus. The finest and most prolific of all 
Holt’s Mammoth Sage (reduced) 
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